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Embark on a transformative journey with our Meditation and Silent Retreat. In the middle of the majestic winter nature of the Laurentians in a sanctuary of peace and serenity immerse yourself in tranquility as you explore mindfulness practices, guided
meditations and yoga classes. Disconnect from the noise of daily life and reconnect with your inner self amidst peaceful surroundings. Our experienced teachers will guide you towards profound self-discovery, fostering mental clarity and emotional
balance. This retreat is a sacred pause, inviting you to release stress and embrace profound stillness, leaving you rejuvenated and empowered to face life with renewed vigor.

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September 30 – October 4 Week Retreat
October 4 to 6 weekend retreat

4 – 6 October 2024

Learn how to teach a complete yoga class for those who can not access the mat. Practicing in a chair offers students with limited mobility the opportunity to experience the benefits of Yoga. This program will offer you the tools to help students build strength, awareness and confidence and to increase their mental and physical well-being.

Other topics taught include anatomy of aging, tools for communicating with a population that often has limited hearing and sight and how to approach retirement homes and community. While designed for yoga teachers, those who work regularly with the elderly or wish to share yoga with loved ones can also benefit from this training. The course will count as 20 hrs credit for continuing education with the yoga alliance.

Program Schedule

Friday
3:00pm Check-in
4:00pm Hatha Yoga Class
6:00pm Dinner
7:30pm Satsang (silent practice, mantra chanting, talk) *
10:00pm Lights Out

Saturday
5:30am Wake Up Bell
6:00am Satsang* or Silent Walk
8:00am Hatha Yoga Class
10:00am Brunch
10:45am Karma Yoga
12:00pm Practice and Theory Chair Yoga Workshop
6:00pm Dinner
7:30pm Satsang*
10:00pm Lights Out

Sunday
5:30am Wake Up Bell
6:00am Satsang* or Silent Walk
8:00am Practice and Theory Chair Yoga Workshop
10:00am Brunch
11:00am – 2:30pm Practice and Theory Chair Yoga Workshop
3:00pm Room Check-Out

Michael Hutkins (Anajneya) is a 500hr trained teacher in the Sivananda lineage. He has been teaching chair yoga for over 15 years, making yoga accessible and fun for people of all ages and abilities. He is always amazed at how open seniors are to every aspect of yoga, from the physical to meditation, philosophy and even chanting.

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4-6 Oct

From Thursday October 3 to Saturday October 12. Daily at 7:30 p.m., meditations, chants and pujas dedicated to the 3 aspects of the Divine Mother Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati.

Vijaya Dasami (victory day), Saturday October 12 at 8 a.m.
Last day of the Celebration is a day of special devotional worship and blessing of objects used for worship, prayer and work.

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3 – 12 October

Repeating mantras (sacred sounds) and singing kirtans (devotional chants) have a tremendous healing effect on our body and mind. When chanting, a transformative energy is generated with a power to transform us, sublimate negative emotions, open the heart and help us tune to our true divine nature. Join us for this special retreat filled with meditation sessions, yoga classes and workshops, and discover these elevating practices. Learn how to chant and go from emotion to devotion and experience a deep sense of joy.

Topics covered include:

• Sound as a transformative and healing energy
• The power of mantras and kirtans
• From emotion to unconditional love
• How to choose and use mantras
• Step-by-step guided chanting

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October 7 – 11 Week Retreat

The Teacher Training Course (TTC) is a four-week intensive residential course, based on the ancient gurukula system of India where teacher and student live together. You will live in a traditional ashram and closely interact with our experienced and dedicated teachers and staff who themselves are immersed in the yogic lifestyle. Connected to an ancient teaching lineage (guru parampara), passed down from guru to disciple over thousands of years, the curriculum is extensive and covers both theory and practice. Devotional practices, traditional to India, are an integral part of the course.

Join us for a free introduction to the Sivananda TTC. This event will answer your questions about this wonderful experience.

Schedule of the event:

2.00-3.30 pm: Information session
4.00-5.30 pm: Sivananda asana class

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19 Oct

You wish to make positive changes in your life but you are facing seemingly insuperable resistance from your mind or your surroundings? This retreat has been designed especially for you. Through the systematic practice of yoga postures, breathing and relaxation, combined with mantra chanting and meditation, you will build up the inner strength necessary to transform your life. You will also study and practice the powerful science of positive affirmations, which you will be able to use at home to create a better life for yourself and your loved ones.

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October 21 – 27
October 25 – 27 weekend retreat

Diwali is the most important Indian festival of the year. On this occasion, we celebrate the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. This night of Lights is also honoring Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and auspicious new beginnings for all. 7.30pm Puja: ceremony in honour of Goddess Lakshmi. Open to all

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October 31 st

We will study the path of Raja Yoga as taught by Patanjali Maharishi in the Raja Yoga Sutras. The retreat will explore the workings of the mind and the controlling of our thoughts. In the scriptures, we are shown 5 types of vrittis (thought waves), the 5 Kleshas (sources of suffering) as well as the methods to harmonizing our inner conflicts resulting in a clearer and more focused mind. These scriptures give a wonderful message of hope and encouragement. It enables us to rise above the stages of depression, turmoil and fear and find a center of peace withing ourselves, where we are untouched by the changes and challenges in our lives.

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October 28 – to November 1 st Week retreat

1-3 November 2024

Connect to your inner light during this elevating family retreat: Halloween lanterns carving workshop, evening silent walk in the forest followed by a glorious bonfire meditation with music and story-telling for the whole family (weather permitting). Daily two yoga classes for adults and one for kids 7 to 11 years old at 4pm, 2 group meditations, as well as a special pumpkin carving workshop

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1-3 Nov

Swami Vishnudevananda Mahasamadhi
Our founder and guru Swamivisnudevananda attained Mahasamadhi the great and
final samadhi; the state of consciously leaving the body on Nov 9 1993. Celebration
with meditation, chanting and puja ( Devotional ceremony)

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Saturday November 9

Holidays at the ashram are joyful and inspiring. Come and join us for an elevating program including Christmas carols, a theater play, bonfires, skiing, outdoor activities and much more! Free choice of dates.

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22-29 Dec Whole Week Retreat

The best way to welcome the new year is with Yoga and meditation practice. The New Year’s retreat will build a strong foundation allowing us to make positive changes towards self-transformation. Aquire tools to cultivate inner peace and deepen your awareness of body and spirit.

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December 29th – January 1st

Sadhana break. Ashram is closed.

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January 2 – 19