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1 11 or 8 Days Kundalini Yoga Retreat With Basu & Ellas Retreat Paleros in a small greek village at the Ionioan Sea From 21 st September to 1 st of October 2018 Why practice Kundalini Yoga? Kundalini Yoga is a traditional way to awaken consciousness through activation of the lifeforce (Prana). Kundalini is the name given by the tantric tradition to the awakening lifeforce. Benefits Kundalini Yoga speeds up the awakening considerably, this will benefit any yoga and meditation practice you may have already. In this retreat you will receive a complete Kundalini Yoga program. After the retreat you will have enough knowledge and experience to continue by yourself. If you are already practicing Kundalini Yoga you will receive higher techniques. Style of Kundalini Yoga Kundalini Yoga belongs to Tantra Yoga and is clearly defined in ancient tantric texts. Our style is influenced by Hatha Yoga and Kriya Yoga and make these different practices compatible with each other. You will receive personal guidance. Kundalini Yoga is a serious practice so it is important to be cautious. For this reason the practice will be adjusted to the capacity of each individual. The structure of the retreat Every morning you will receive a guided meditation and a full Kundalini Yoga Class with all the necessary teachings. In the afternoon the same class will be repeated individually by everyone in the presence of the teacher and personal adjustments will be given. In the evening there will also be a guided meditation. Free time for relaxation, beach and singing Bhajans. The retreat includes Serva (service) that means everyone help with cooking and keeping Ellas Retreat Centre clean. The main content of the Retreat Kundalini Yoga Is a systematic way of activating the kundalini shakti. The following techniques are used for this purpose. Asanas, Pranayamas, Bhandas, Mudras, Chakra meditations, Mantras and Dharanas. You are not expected to have any knowledge of these techniques to be able to participate, during the retreat you will receive all you need to know. Page 1 of 5

2 Mindfulness meditation To bring yoga into every action of daily life it is important to develop mindfulness (self observation). Mindfulness meditation belongs to Jnana Yoga Bhajans If you wish to develop devotion. Singing mantras and devotional songs elevates the energies and opens the heart. Bhajans belongs to Bhakti Yoga. Serva As part of the yoga practice you are expected to help with the daily tasks so the retreat can run smoothly. Cleaning the rooms, cooking, cutting vegetables etc. Serva belongs to Karma Yoga. Healthy Food Thanks to our organizer Antonis who is running a catering service for retreats called the FoodPath we can offer a healthy menu. A vegetarian brunch and dinner will be served. Basu He is an experienced teacher and has been giving courses and retreats in yoga, tantra and meditation in India, Thailand, Greece, Denmark and Austria since He offers a clear teaching and practice from different spiritual traditions without them loosing their originality. He began his yoga sadhana (spiritual practice) in 1997 and was in the following periode introduced into Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Tantra, Vipassana and Qi Gong. In 2002 he was initiated in Kriya Yoga by Swami Shankarananda Giri. In 2008 Swami Shankarananda Giri gave him the allowance to introduce and guide others into Kriya Yoga and in 2016 he became a Kriya Acharya and can give initiation into Kriya Yoga. He have permission from Guruji Rajkumar Baswar to share tantric sadhanas since He is the founder of Kriya Dharma and Co founder of Ellas Retreat His main teachers: Kriya Yoga - Swami Shankarananda Giri, Tantra - Guruji Rajkumar Baswar, Vipassana - Thanat Chindaporn, Self inquiry - Prem Baba Qi Gong - Jorgos Pappas and was inspired especially by Kundalini Yoga - Swami Satyananada Saraswati and Eckhat Tolle. Page 2 of 5

3 Teona was brought up in a medical family. She learned electro-acupuncture next to her dearest teacher and grandmother Eteri, so in an early age she had understandings about energy healing and self study. She was involved with shamanic practices and ancestral rituals that gave her deep experiences of Life. During an intense travel to Mexico, while meditating, she realised that yoga was her way to live the truth she had seen. In 2013 she began her yoga and tantric sadhana (spiritual practice) and after a year she took a hatha yoga teachers training course in Sivananda Yoga. She lived, served and practiced at the Sivananda Yoga and Vedanta Centre in Berlin for about a year where she engaged deeply into Karma Yoga and learned how to cook by the principles of Auyrveda. In 2016 she was initiated into Kriya Yoga by Swami Shankarananda Giri and into Tantra by Guruji Raj Kumar Baswar. Practical information Ellas Retreat Paleros, where the event takes place, is located in a small village at the Ionian Sea close to the island of Lefkada. It lies at the base of a spectacular mountain and is surrounded by sandy beaches. 11 days program Arrival 21/ Program starts after breakfast 22/ Program ends early morning 01/ Depature 01/ Daily Program Morning 1h Pranayama 30 min Guided meditation 30 min Sun salutation Tea and snacks break 3h Guided Kundalini Yoga Class. Page 3 of 5

4 Brunch: Day: Free time to enjoy the beach and the surroundings Afternoon 3h Individual Kundalini Yoga Class. Dinner: Evening : 30 min Guided meditation Accommodation: Ellas Retreat in Paleros village. How to get there Via Athens airport or the local airport in Prevesa. There are Busses and shared taxis from Athens. Bus approximate 35 Euro. Shared Taxi Euro For more information on how to get there check out Ellas Retreat s website double room Costs: Ellas Retreat give 10% Discount for all who have booked with us before. 11 days Kundalini Yoga Retreat with food and accommodation: From 21 st September to 1 st of October 2018 Privat room person shared room 657 /person Budget: more than 2 person in shared room 506 /person 8 days Kundalini Yoga Retreat with food and accommodation: From 21 st to 28 th of September 2018 As a service for those who have limited time you are welcome to join us for the first 8 days of the retreat. Privat room person shared room 460 /person Budget: more than 2 person in shared room 355 /person Healthy Food by the FoodPath Rich vegetarian and vegan Brunch and Vegetarian Dinner: Including welcome dinner on Arrival day and breakfast on departure day. Discount if booking more retreats at Ellas Retreat 15% discount if 2 retreats are booked 20% discount if all 3 or more retreats are booked Page 4 of 5

5 Payment and Registration Please call or send us an if you wish to register. A deposit of 20% should be paid in advance. Cancelation The deposit will be returned up till 30 days before the start of the course. Contact for registration and further information: Ellas Retreat Phone Mob: Tel: info@ellasretreat.com Website: Page 5 of 5