This dance form traces its origins to the the nomadic bards of ancient northern India, known as Kathaks, or story tellers. These bards, performing in village squares and temple courtyards, mostly specialized in recounting mythological and moral tales from the scriptures, and embellished their recitals with hand gestures and facial expressions. It was quintessential theatre, using instrumental and vocal music along with stylized gestures, to enliven the stories. With the advent of Mughal culture, Kathak became a sophisticated chamber art. Patronized by art loving rulers, the practitioners of Kathak worked at refining its dramatic and rhythmic aspects, delighting elite audiences with their mastery over rhythm and the stylized mime.

Daily schedule

The performance will be held during the evening satsang at 8 pm.

Artist 

Sudeshna Maulik is a spectacularly talented Indian Classical dancer Based in Canada and India she maintains an active performing career that spans North America, Europe and Asia. Sudeshna Maulik has been studying Indian dance since the age of seven.She began her training in Calcutta, India, under teacher and guru Pt. Chitresh Das, and went on to study with Shri Ram Bharatiya Kala Kendra in New Delhi and at the National Kathak Institute under the mentorship of Padmabhibhushan Birju MaharajShe has been a part of numerous productions for more than one decade in India and abroad, which has been sponsored by the I.C.C.R., I.T.D.C, and numerous Dance Companies Internationally. She is a graded artiste in Delhi Doordarshan (National Television) and has performed in C.P.C. (Central Production Center) in different ballets choreographed by Guru Pundit Birju Maharaj Ji, Kumudini Lakhia, and Aditi Mangal Das amongst many other revered teachers of the art.A renowned performer in India, Maulik has danced in Russia, China, Taiwan, the United States, and all over Europe, and given workshops and lecture-demonstrations all over the world.

Accommodation Fee

Free. Welcome to all.

In this workshop we will explore how trauma keeps us stuck in negative behaviour and how yoga asanas and breathwork can help us heal.

We will explore where in our bodies we store trauma, and how to self regulate. Using breathing techniques we will become more aware of our body and emotions and where we are holding trauma. We will also explore how touch can help to release trauma in the Kidney/Adrenals, Gut and Brainstem.

Teacher

Shanti has been teaching Yoga for 40 years.  She is a certified Trauma Therapist and a third generation teacher, taught by Swami Vishnu.

Daily schedule

5:30 AM: Wake up

6:00 AM: Satsang (or Silent Walk)

8:00 AM: Yoga class

10:00 AM: Brunch

10:45 AM: Karma Yoga (selfless service)

12:00 PM: Workshop/Lecture 1

2:00 PM: Workshop/Lecture 2

4:00 PM: Yoga class

6:00 PM: Dinner

7:30 PM: Satsang

10:00 PM: Lights off

Schedule may change according to the program.

Accommodations

Single: CAD $200.00 per person

Double room (2 beds): CAD $220.00 per person

Quad (4 beds): CAD $180.00 per person

The cost of accommodation includes lodging for the whole stay, all weekend activities (unless otherwise specified), scheduled meals, yoga classes, access to ashram amenities, and satsangs.

Arrival and Departure

For All Courses: Please plan to arrive the day before the course begins and depart the day after it ends.

Yoga Vacation Programs: Attendance of all or part of the program is accepted. You may choose your dates or arrival and departure.

Room check-in time: 3 PM

Room check-out time: 11 AM

After you arrive, feel free to join the yoga class at 4 PM and dinner at 6 PM. Families with children 12 and under MUST contact us directly to book their stay.

Uwe Neumann is joining us at the Yoga Camp for a performance on December 1st 2018. He has been visiting the ashram for many years already. The sitar casts a spell over densely woven guitar patterns, fusing the rich heritage of Indian Classical Music with jazz, blues, and world influences.

Daily schedule

The performance will be held during the evening satsang.

Artist

Since founding Ragleela, Uwe has performed at major classical and world-music events across India. Ragleela literally means the Leela (cosmic dance) of the Ragas…. or “the gathering of distinct personalities singing and dancing together to keep the planet rolling. In 1999 he performed a Millennial concert on the shores of the river Ganges in Benares. Guests of honor included H.H. the Dalai Lama, Indian Prime Minister and a live audience of over 10 000 spectators.

Uwe has been sharing the treasures of this music at more than 400 concerts, since his arrival to Canada. Highlights include the International Jazz Festivals of Montreal and Quebec, Sunfest and Summerfolk in Ontario, with the Symphony Orchestra of World Musicians in Montreal, and many more festivals around the world.

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Accommodation Fee

Free. Welcome to all.

Creating your own mala is therapeutic and inspiring as you infuse it with the power of intention to help guide your spiritual practice into a deeper place though mantra recitation. It is a tool to help you count mantras, and acts as a tactile guide as you sit in silence.

Teacher

Pierre Corvione is a versatile and diverse practioner of Yoga and philosophy, with a very strong practice in Japa Yoga. He spent many months over the past 20 years in India studying and learning about the culture and yogic practices, and has been working at the Ashram for over 15 years. He has a depth of knowledge on ancient native american traditions, and was trained in their various practices. With a strong connection to nature and earth, he has the ability to lead and guide people through native teachings.

Accommodations

Single: CAD $175.00 per person

Double room (2 beds): CAD $195.00 per person

Quad (4 beds): CAD $155.00 per person

The cost of accommodation includes lodging for the whole stay, all weekend activities (unless otherwise specified), scheduled meals, yoga classes, access to ashram amenities, and satsangs.

Arrival and Departure

For All Courses: Please plan to arrive the day before the course begins and depart the day after it ends.

Yoga Vacation Programs: Attendance of all or part of the program is accepted. You may choose your dates or arrival and departure.

Room check-in time: 3 PM

Room check-out time: 11 AM

After you arrive, feel free to join the yoga class at 4 PM and dinner at 6 PM. Families with children 12 and under MUST contact us directly to book their stay.