Kriya Yoga Midwest Retreat May 5-8, 2011 (At Kriya Vedanta Gurukulam-Temple Of Harmony) Dear Divine Soul, We welcome you to join Paramahamsa Prajnanananda, Swami Atmavidyananda Giri, Yogacharya Durga Chunduri, and Yogacharya Bhadrayu Pandya for an inspirational four-day retreat in the serene environment of Kriya Vedanta Gurukulam, Joliet, Illinois. The retreat is a rare opportunity for extended uninterrupted guidance from master, allowing individuals to deepen meditation practice, receive spiritual teachings, gain insights into the deeper wisdom hidden in scriptures, and experience the divinity within. Time Retreat begins 9:00 am on Thursday, May 5 th, and concludes at 4:30 pm on Sunday, May 8 th. All are welcome to attend this spiritual program. General meditation will be conducted for attendees not initiated to Kriya Yoga.
Registration Form (Midwest Retreat, May 5 th to May 8 th, 2011) (Please make photocopies of this form for more than one registrant) The four-day Retreat will begin at 9:00am on May 5 th and conclude on May 8th at 4:30 pm Please fill out the form below (check all boxes that apply) and return the entire page with your payment. Name: Gender: Street City: State: Zip: Email Tel(Home): Tel(Cell): Tel(Work): Fax Number: (Fill below If applicable) Initiated into Paramahamsa Hariharananda's lineage-date: Initiated by: I would like to register for the Midwest Retreat in Kriya Vedanta Gurukulam (May 5 th to May 8 th, 2011). Enclosed is a check/money order for $50.00 per day (includes meals and program only) for each day that I will attend, check payable to the Kriya Yoga Institute. I will participate on the following days (Please circle or check box): Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday My dates of attendance will be: to 2011. (In the event of cancellation there will be a $50.00 non-refundable deposit). Please mail this form to: Kriya Vedanta Gurukulam (Midwest Retreat 2011) 3400 Earl Drive, Joliet, IL- 60431. Registrant's Signature: Date: I will abide by the code of conduct at the Retreat and will not hold Kriya Vedanta Gurukulam, liable for any injuries, illness, or losses that may be sustained from stolen property that occurs during my Retreat attendance.
Retreat Schedule Thursday, 5 th May 9:00am Registration 10:00 Opening Ceremony/Class 10:45 Meditation* 12:30pm Lunch/Clean-up seva 4:00 Class 5:30 Devotional songss 8:00 Dinner/Clean-up seva Saturday, 7 th May 8:00 Breakfast/Clean-up Seva 12:30pm Lunch/Clean-up Seva 3:00 Performance(Ankur School) 4:30 Class 5:30 Question & Answer 8:00 Dinner and Clean-up Seva Friday, 6 th May 8:00 Breakfast /Clean-up seva 12:30pm Lunch/Clean-up seva 4:00 Class 5:30 Question & Answer 6:00 Devotional songs 8:00 Dinner/Clean-up seva Sunday, 8 th May 8:00 Breakfast/Clean-up Seva 12:30pm Lunch and Clean-up Seva 3:00 Class/Question & Answer 4:30 Retreat ends *General Meditation will be conducted for attendees not initiated to Kriya yoga.
Travel Information Airports There are two major airports located in the Chicago area. Please research flight options at either, since both are a 40-50 minutes drive to the ashram. 1. O Hare International Airport (Airport Code = ORD) (10000 West O Hare, Chicago, IL-60666, Tel-(312)-953-1422) 2. Chicago Midway International Airport (Airport Code = MDW) (5700 S. Cicero Ave.Chicago, IL, Tel - (773) 838-2200) Direction From O Hare -: 1) Follow Airport signs for I-190E. 2) From I-190E take exit 1D to I-294S.Travel around 16miles 3) Exit to I-55S(Stevensonn Expy). Travel around 20 miles 4) Take Exit 257 to Route US-30 towards Aurora/Joliet 5) Turn left in US-30 6) Turn right at Hennepin drive 7) Turn left on Essington Road 8) Turn right on Fiday Road 9) Turn left on Heather Lane (3 rd left) 10) Turn left on Earl Drive Direction From Midway -: 1) Follow Airport signs for I-55. Take I-55South(Stevenson Expy) 2) Take Exit 257 to Route US-30 towards Aurora/Joliet 3) Turn left in US-30 4) Turn right at Hennepin drive 5) Turn left on Essington Road 6) Turn right on Fiday Road 7) Turn left on Heather Lane (3 rd left) 8) Turn left on Earl Drive Transportation Transportation to and from the airport can be achieved via shuttle, taxi, train or rental car. 1) Peoria Charter (www.peoriacharter.com). Tel: 1-800-448-0572. Check shuttle schedules in Peoria website. It runs regular service from Midway and O hare airport to Joliet Mall. From Joliet mall you can take a cab to the ashram which is 2 miles away. 2) Telecab Taxi (http://www.telecab.com/). Tel : 815-726-TAXI(8294). They provide Taxi service for Joliet. They also provide flat rate to and from both O Hare/Midway airport (75$ for O Hare and 65$ for Midway, one way). From Joliet station to ashram the cost is 15$ one way (flat rate. Mention Temple Of Harmony )
Train Chicago transit system runs frequent service to the airport from the city downtown. From downtown you can take a suburban train to arrive in Joliet station, which is 6 miles from ashram. From Joliet station you can take a cab to reach the ashram. Joliet station is 6 miles from the ashram. From Midway OR O Hare airport 1) Take CTA line to the city and get down at Chicago LaSalle station (Visit http://www.transitchicago.com for schedules and timings) 2) Take Metra rail line Rock Island District from Chicago LaSalle to Joliet station(visit http://www.metrarail.com and choose Rock Island District for schedules and timings) 3) Joliet station is 6 miles from the ashram. a. You can take a cab from the station to the ashram (15$ by Telecab) OR b. Take bus route 507 which will take you to Mall loop drive (last stop). Mall loop drive is 2 miles from ashram. Hotels 1) Super8 (2 miles from ashram). Rate $55+tax. Need to call in to book rooms at this group rate depending on the availability. Group name: kriya yoga 3401 Mall Loop Rd (I-555 Exit 257 on Hwy 30E), Joliet, IL 60431. Tel: 815-439-3838 2) Wingate (2.6 miles from ashram). Rate $79+tax (10 rooms available at this rate. Need to call in by April 18th to avail the group rate). Group name: kriya yoga 101 McDonald Drive(McDonald & Route 52),Joliet, IL 60431. Tel- 815-741-2100 3) Holiday Inn Express (3 miles from ashram). Rate $79.99+tax. 15 rooms available at this rate. Group name: kriya yoga 3231 Norman Avenue, Joilet IL. Tel: 815-439-4200 4) Comfort Inn (3 miles from ashram). Rate $65+tax (Call by April 15th to get rooms at this rate). Group name: kriya yoga 3235 Norman Avenue, Joilet IL. Tel: 815-436-5141 5) Red Roof Inn (5 miles from ashram). Online booking is preferred. 1750 McDonough Street, Joliet, IL. Tel: 815-741-2304 6) Comfort Inn (4.6 miles from ashram). Rate $59+tax (13 rooms available by this rate. Have to call in by April 15th to get rooms at this rate). Group name: kriya yoga 135 South Larkin Ave, Joliet, IL. Tel: 815-744-1770