Calendar
March 2024
Yoga Practice for Busy People
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March 1 – 3 weekend retreat
Yoga for Overcoming Depression
Let this become a turning point in your life’s journey. Depression ranks among the leading causes of disability in people ages 15 to 44 – and it does not have to hold you back anymore. This retreat offers the opportunity to transcend depression by igniting a radical shift in your perspective. You will reconnect with your essential Self as you learn specific yoga postures (asanas) and breathing practices, dietary guidelines, and other yogic techniques to ease and relieve depression and allow your natural state and
balance to emerge.
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March 4 – 8 weekday retreat
Maha Sivaratri the Night of Lord Siva
An amazing night of high energy, continuous kirtan, and uplifting devotional ceremonies from 10 pm to 6 am, concluding with a delicious feast. Flowers and fruit offerings are welcomed.
Maha Sivaratri represents Siva’s cosmic dance of creation, preservation and destruction, it is also celebrated as the anniversary of the marriage of Siva and Parvati, signifying the eternal union of the two primordial aspects of consciousness.
Friday, March 8 from 10 pm to 6 am.
Call: 819-322-3226, ext 14 or
email us at [email protected] to reserve your spot.
Free and open to all!
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Siva The Lord of Yoga
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Vegetarian Cooking for Health and Happiness
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Yoga Immersion for beginners
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The Yoga of Relationships
Discover a higher form of relations, the divine relationships.
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Easter Long weekend Retreat
Featuring special concerts as:
Sacred sounds of Gospel Music
Special Gospel Music Concert and workshop with Canadian folk singer and yogi Ken Whiteley.
Ken Whiteley is one of Canada’s most respected musicians and has an incredibly rich background in blues, gospel and folk styles, his performances are presented with humor, energy and grace.
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April 2024
Yoga and Stress Management
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April 2 – 5 week retreat
April 5 – 7 weekend retreat
Expand your mind
Gaining mastery over your thoughts is essential for mental, emotional and spiritual health. Explore the mysteries of the mind and learn to apply the practices of self-reflection, observation of the mind, concentration and meditation in your daily life. Join us in this inspiring retreat and discover the power of thoughts and the laws of positive thinking.
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April 8 – 12 week retreat
April 12 – 14 weekend retreat
Ram Navami
Sri Rama Navami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the appearance day of Lord Rama
Lord Rama is one of the most revered and influential gods in Hinduism. He is worshiped as the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu and is believed to embody the ideals of righteousness, compassion, and courage. His life and teachings have had a profound impact on the Indian culture and society, and continue to inspire millions of people across the world.
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The Art of Positive Thinking
Applying the principle of positive thinking into all of our activities can significantly improve our relationships and increase the quality of our life. Join us for this uplifting retreat and discover the power of thoughts; learn the basic tenets of Vedanta, the philosophy of Oneness, and explore practices that will help you to improve the quality of your mind, leading you to more calmness, greater wellbeing and further self-development.
Topics covered will include:
- The nature of thought and its inherent power
- Developing a healthy body-mind connection
- Samskaras: how habits are formed and how to transform them into positive forces
- How to create powerful positive affirmations
- Aims of life (purushartha): self-effort and karma
- Thought creates destiny: the self-transformative power of the mind
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Hanuman Jayanti celebration
Hanuman is one of the most powerful and popular deities consider as the epitome of devotion, faith, valor, strength, energy and selfless, love.
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Special Program: Vedanta for daily Life
With Swami Svatmavidyananda Saraswati
Sacred Texts such as the Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads describe the Self as limitless free and whole. Join Swamini Svatmavidyananda as she explores of the relevance of this knowledge and teaching for one’s daily life.
Swami Svatmavidyananda Saraswati, PhD, is a widely recognized as scholar od Advaita Vedanta . Teaching Internationally through lectures and seminars. She is a disciple of Pujya Sri Swami Dayananda Saraswati known for her expertise in interreligious engagement and Advaita Vedanta. She is the Acharya of Arsha Vijnana Gurukulam and its centers throughout the Unites States.
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Yoga and Vitality
Topics covered will include:
- How to make the asanas (postures) steady and comfortable
- Steps towards greater physical and mental flexibility
- Improve your asana practice through deep relaxation.
- Prana, pranayama and increased concentration
- Nadis (energy channels), chakras and experiences in the astral body
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6 -Day Detox Program
This program will include fruit juices, salads and much more in a supported group environment. The detox program combined with yoga practices and meditation constitute an excellent approach for cleansing on all levels: physical, mental and emotional. It will help you detach from craving sugar and other tasty foods. You will realize just how good it feels to replace inflammatory foods with nutrient-dense options. You will experience better digestion, more energy, enhanced flexibility and mental clarity.
It will help eliminate toxins from the body which can cause the following disturbances:
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Uncontrollable craving for sugar
- Cholesterol
- Migraine
- Chronic Fatigue and more
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May 2024
How to overcome negative habits?
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May 6 – 10 Week Retreat
May 10 – 12 Weekend Retreat
Hatha yoga in depth
Topics covered will include:
- How to make the asanas (postures) steady and comfortable
- Steps towards greater physical and mental flexibility
- Improve your asana practice through deep relaxation
- Prana, pranayama and increased concentration
- Nadis (energy channels), chakras and experiences in the astral body
- From yoga to an inner awakening
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May 13 – 17 Week Retreat
May 17 – 19 Weekend Retreat
Mind, its mysteries and control
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Yoga and hiking
Enjoy a relaxing yoga holiday and a unique experience in nature. Take a deep breath and gain new strength and inspiration in the healing Laurentian Mountains in the beautiful natural ashram setting through a holistic practice of yoga postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), relaxation technics (savasana), group meditations (satsangs), nutritious vegetarian meals, stimulating lectures on yoga philosophy and dynamic walks in the forest as well as a bonfire (weather permitting).
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