Intensive Silence Retreat

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1 Hymns: Himalayan Yoga Meditation Netherlands Society Hymin: Himalayan Yoga Meditation Institute Netherlands Intensive Silence Retreat From Mind to Consciousness Five days of Intensive Silence 9-13 October 2015 Guided by Swami Nityamuktananda (Dr. Christa-Maria Hermann) Pandit Stoma (Dr. Stephen Parker) Pandit Ashutosh Sharma Swami Ma Tripurashakti Bharati

2 Enjoy Yoga on a deeper level Immerse yourself in the Spirit of the Lineage of The Himalayan Tradition. The practices and teaching of this intensive silence retreat will deepen and strengthen silence. Silence is not only the absence of speech; it is something that fills you completely: it energizes, awakens and raises the power within, changing the energy frequencies of your being. Location Monastery The Beukenhof at Biezenmortel in Holland Easy to reach / international connections Eindhoven Airport at 20 minutes distance + cheap flights Amsterdam Airport at 1,5 hour s distance PARTICIPATION OPTIONS and FEES, FULL PARTICIPATION : Friday-Tuesday, 9-13 October (5 days/4 nights + all meals) Option 1 : Double room (shared) 495 Option 2 : Single room (addition 40) 535 AIM SILENCE RETREAT This Intensive Silence Retreat will allow participants to find a deep silence and obtain deeper insights into one-self and the healing power of silence (in action, speech and thought). In addition, participants will be inspired by the presentations and workshops on specific methods for relaxation (hatha yoga, yoga nidra) and philosophies and practices of meditation for better understanding of the process of silence. Immerging oneself in Silence provides a window through which one witnesses with deepening awareness the nature of one s own mind. Over several days, the subtlety of that awareness becomes deeper and deeper.

3 PROFILES OF THE TEACHERS Swami Nityamuktananda (Dr. C. Herrmann, PH.D; MA; M Ed; Dip.Theol; Dip.Ed; D.A.D; Dip.Rfl. Dip.HSEC.), German by birth, naturalized British, is based in the UK. She studied Theology, Education, Psychology, Philosophy and Art and Design. Extensive travel, study and work at universities awakened her interest in Eastern Philosophy (Taoism and Zen) which led to her becoming a ceramic artist, exhibiting her art worldwide. Over the last 20 years she has worked with several great spiritual Masters, which eventually brought her to the feet of M.M. Swami Veda Bharati. Although she has been a Swami for several years, she confirmed her vows of Sannyasa in 2007 with Swami Veda Bharati. Swami Nitya is an inspirational speaker and knows how to bring her topics close to us, to our daily lives as well as to our spiritual lives. She interweaves ancient and modern science, thus creating an innovative synthesis of philosophy and practical views. In doing so Swami Nitya bridges the gaps between philosophy, psychology and yoga meditation practices, which is immensely useful. She offers a whole new insight on ourselves and the Universe. Her lucid and loving way of teaching goes right to people s hearts. Her doctorate is in Eco-philosophy on the Mahabhutas (Five Great Elements);and in 1997 she was awarded a World-Peace Prize (LGWPF/ NGO of UN). She is the author of several books. Stephen (Stoma) Parker, PSY. D. who lives currently in Minneapolis, USA, has been a disciple of Swami Veda Bharati for 40 years. He teaches at the Meditation Centre in Minneapolis and is a member of the International Himalayan Yoga Teachers Association. He is also a faculty teacher at the Swami Rama Sadhaka Gram at Rishikesh, India. He teaches there, twice a year, courses on Sanskrit, Vedanta philosophy and meditation. He has a BA summa cum laude in Sanskrit and wrote his end-thesis on a version of the Yoga Vasistha. He assisted Swami Veda with the final edition of Yoga Sutra s Volume II: Sadhana-pada. He is a practising clinical psychologist, Psy. D., a lecturer in psychology at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, and a senior teacher of the Teacher Training Program. Ashutosh Sharma was born in Rishikesh (India) in He has been practising and teaching Hatha Yoga for more than 15 years. He learned asanas, pranayama and relaxational techniques from different Yoga schools in Rishikesh. In 1992 he met Swami Rama of the Himalayas and was put in Swami Veda Bharati s care to learn more about meditation and intensify his studies in the Himalayan Tradition. From 1996 he has travelled through Europe, North-America and South-East Asia, teaching Hatha Yoga and improving himself. He currently lives in Berlin with his wife Andrea Sharma. He continues his teachings of Hatha Yoga in the Himalayan Tradition and is also as senior teacher of the Teacher Training Program.

4 Swami Ma Tripurashakti Bharati (Ma Tri) is a student of Swami Jnaneshvara Bharati. Taking birth in the Netherlands and being young and female allows her to share the teachings of the Bharati Tradition from a unique perspective. A lifelong yearning to know True Self, to be FREEEE, brought her from the Art-Academy almost immediately to a life based on practice. This led her to a life of sannyas before she was even 30. Knowing there is nothing new to say, she offers the same ancient teachings using modern ways of communication. She has built a website in both English and Dutch and creates animations on YouTube. Swami Ma Tripurashakti travels around in the world, visiting different places such as Abhyasa Ashram (founded by Swami Jnaneshvara) and Sadhana Mandir in Rishikesh, to practise, serve, and share the teaching of Yoga, Advaita Vedanta and Samaya Sri Vidya Tantra... Be in awe of the Divine Beauty of the apparent play of Pure Consciousness and devote every breath to know Her, Tripura, the One that plays in the Waking, Dreaming and Deep Sleep States! Link websites: & Fees and Payment Regulations To make it possible for anyone to participate we offer the following payment options. 1. At registration first payment of 50 + remaining amount before 1 October Choice of paying in two equal parts (see Registration below) REGISTRATION 1. Fill in the registration form on Click on Contact Inschrijfformulier and tick (all) your participation options. You need to also tick option 3 or 4 (manner of payment). Mention possible Extra Choices in the box Vragen en/of wensen. 2. If you wish to share a room with someone you know, please give his/her name. 3. Registration is definite when the participation fee has been transferred to the account. Also see Manner of Payment below. FULL PARTICIPATION : Friday-Tuesday, 9-13 October (5 days/4 nights + all meals) Option 1 : Double room (shared) 495 Option 2 : Single room (addition 40) 535

5 MANNER OF PAYMENT Option 3: First payment of 50 before 1 April 2015 and the remaining amount before 1 October Option 4: I wish to pay in three installments: at registration 2. 50% of the remaining amount before 31 August % (the rest) before 1 October % before 30 th August % before 1 October The closing date for payment is 1 October Charge for cancellations before 1 September 2015: 50,00 for cancellations before 1 October 2015: 100,00 for cancellations after 1 October 2015: 50% of the fee Payment via Rabobank, Amsterdam. Account name: Stichting HYMNS. Account no. NL 44 RABO Reference: Intensive Retreat October 2015 Necessary codes for other countries (international money transfer): IBAN code: NL 44 RABO BIC-code: RABONL2U If applicable: the participant should also pay the costs of international remittance. All further information: Kries Mannie Sing (0031) (0) or info@rajayogales.nl Click here to go to Registration form.