ADVENTURE TO SPIRITUAL INDIA with STEVEN NEWMARK, Ph.D. 11 days, 10 nights: NOVEMBER 30-December 10, 2018 & december 28, 2018-january 7, 2019 India is one of the most magical and amazing places in the world. You can see and feel things there that you have never experienced before. The sights, the color, the people, the holy places and wise sages, will leave you with an experience you will remember forever. We will spend eleven days immersed in another world, far from the worries of daily obligations. This journey has been created for people have always wanted to visit India and experience the profound spiritual transformation that can happen there.
This tour will be conducted by Steven Newmark, who holds a doctorate degree in counseling psychology. Dr. Newmark is the author of Before Becoming This, a book about Hindu philosophy and practice, which Deepak Chopra called insightful and joyful. He is also the director of the documentary American Yogi, which Ram Dass called inspiring. Dr. Newmark has traveled extensively in India and has studied with many prominent Spiritual Masters. He will share his knowledge of the culture, history and spiritual wisdom of India in nightly presentations during the course of this trip. Since he has taken many groups to India over the last several years, Dr. Newmark knows how to make this journey comfortable and fun. With all the details taken care of, you can relax and have a deep, spiritual journey that connects with the heart of India. This journey is designed to offer the experiences that will allow you to connect with and comprehend the wisdom traditions of India so you can incorporate what you find into your daily life. This is a personal and educational journey without any pressure to believe any teachings or practices. India isn t for sissies nor the novice traveler. Her magic, her mystery and the incredible heart force she emanates made for the most powerful transformational journey of my life. I can not imagine having traveled there without the wisdom, knowledge and expertise in all things India that Steven so graciously brings to the traveling table! ~ Deborah Austin
THE JOURNEY NEW DELHI Days 1-4 Our journey will begin in the capital city of New Delhi. The program will begin on November 2nd with an orientation meeting before dinner. We will be staying at the Claridges hotel, a wonderful 5-star hotel in the tradition of the British Raj. The next morning, Dr. Newmark will present an overview of Indian spirituality in preparation for a visit to a powerful Hanuman temple in Delhi. Once there, we will be able to participate in the rituals of the temple and experience directly how the average Indian relates to the Divine. In the afternoon, we ll have lunch at the Imperial Hotel where Gandhi and Nehru decided the fate of India s liberation. There will be time for shopping and relaxation and then we ll enjoy dinner at Dhaba, a unique and authentic Indian restaurant. After dinner, we ll share about our first day in India. The following morning, after a presentation by Dr. Newmark, we ll travel to Maharaj-ji s Delhi temple. In the afternoon, we ll enjoy the Lodi Gardens and have dinner at the iconic Taj Mahal Hotel. Thank you Steven for a most amazing life changing journey. I ll never forget this experience. ~ Bob Porter
VRINDAVAN Days 4-6 From Delhi we ll travel a few hours to the holy village of Vrindavan, considered to be one of the main spiritual centers in India and the birthplace of Krishna. Here we will visit the Maharaj-ji s Vrindavan temple, featured in American Yogi. This is a very powerful temple where we will meditate in Maharaj-ji s room. We will also visit the ancient Bunki Bihari tmple, and take a boat ride down the Yamuna river where we ll enjoy the Evening Festival of Lights.
AGRA days 6-7 From Vrindavan, will take a short journey to visit the amazing Taj Mahal, which we ll visit in the evening and again in the morning. In the evening we will treat ourselves to dinner at the famous Oberoi Amarvilas, one of the most beautiful hotels in India From Vrindavan we ll take a short ride to Agra where we ll have lunch at the famous Oberoi Amarvilas, one of the most beautiful hotels in India. That evening we ll visit the Taj Mahal at dusk. I just returned from my first trip to India with Steven Newmark and seven other amazing people and now new friends. It was by far the most beautiful, mystical spiritual pilgrimage I have ever experienced. ~ Mary Jo Belongea
Rajasthan days 7-10 Next we ll travel to Rajasthan, the land of Kings, historic forts, colorful people, camels and elephants. Here we ll stay at a hotel in a Tiger reserve. Safe walks In the mornings in the reserve will be available for those interested. In Rajasthan, we ll have the rare opportunity to visit an enlightened Saint in his own ashram. Dr. Newmark feels he is one of the most advanced souls he has ever met. It is hard to communicate how rare and fortunate it is to be able to spend time with a holy man of his stature in a small setting. Although it is impossible to know how you will feel in the presence of a holy man, being with him can take you into higher realms of consciousness. He will be available for questions, advice and personal spiritual instruction. We ll also have the opportunity to take a Jungle Safari in the Sariska national park. The journey to India was Steven was life-changing! Meeting the Guru was an extraordinary experience of being in the presence of someone who is more open and loving than anyone I ve ever met. ~ Robert Fisher
JAIPUR Days 10-11 Next we will go to Jaipur, the Pink City, where we ll stay at the Rajputana Hotel. Jaipur is the home of many ornate royal places and forts. We will lunch at the Rambaugh Palace, visit the Amber fort, and shop for the gemstones that are famous in all of India. Many past participants have talked about the peace and joy they feel on this journey. India s people are very welcoming because here a visitor is considered an honored guest. One of the greatest aspects of traveling in India is meeting the friendly, joyous, openhearted, ever-smiling Indian people.
THE JOURNEY We will meditate together every morning. If you are just beginning to meditate, Steven will share his forty years of meditation experience with you. Even though this will be a deeply spiritual trip that doesn t mean we have to be uncomfortable. One of the things we enjoy most in India is the quality of service you can find in the best hotels in India. We have carefully chosen outstanding hotels that are known for their high standards of safety, cleanliness and hospitality and are careful to be sensitive to foreign concerns and food requirements. We find that it is so comforting after being out in India, to come back to an outstanding hotel that has a swimming pool, gym, and several great restaurants. You will have the option to be pampered at India s Ayurvedic spas. We have designed frequent periods of free time where you can explore India yourself, have a serendipitous experience, or most importantly, take time to rest, relax and soak in the atmosphere and peace of this ancient country.
LEAF READING OPTION There will be an option of three additional days to visit Chennai and get your future and past read by the Naadi leaf plate readers seen in American Yogi. The first day you will receive your individual reading and the second day you will visit several ancient temples to do pujas to ameliorate negative past life karma. The cost for three nights double occupancy at the Feathers Hotel, plane and car travel and the reading will be $800. This Journey will be limited to a small group to ensure that each participant will receive the maximum benefit.
THIS JOURNEY IS 100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE THROUGH OUR NON-PROFIT. Cost The cost for the Journey is $3,600 double occupancy, $6,800 for couples, $4,200 single occupancy. This covers 11 days/ 10 nights in high quality hotels, large buffet breakfast each morning, and transportation within India. It does not include air transportation to India. I want to make sure this is the right experience for you and for us, too. So I will talk to you on the phone and answer your questions so we can both feel confident this journey will meet your needs. Please feel free to reach out to me at stevennewmark@gmail.com. Advance Discount We will offer a $400 deduction if you sign up by October 15th. Steven Newmark, Ph.D. has been a psychotherapist, author, and lecturer in Marin county, California for the last 30 years, and director of American Yogi, a documentary about the spiritual wisdom of India, which Ram Dass called inspiring. He is also the author of Before Becoming This, which Deepak Chopra said was insightful and joyful. He has been a student of Eastern spirituality for forty years and has been featured in the New York Times, San Francisco Examiner and The Late Night with David Letterman Show.