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SUMMARY:Silence Retreat in Italy
DESCRIPTION:Peace\, the Fruit of Silence\nNovember 26th – 29th 2026\nwith the teachers of the Himalayan Yoga Institute of Florence\, Oasi Divin Maestro\, Camaldoli\, Italy. \n \nThe healing power of Silence\, in action\, word and thought\, gives us a deeper understanding of ourselves. Diving into Silence leads us to witness\, with deeper awareness\, the nature of our mind\, allowing it to calm down and to turn inward. The practices of hatha yoga\, pranayama\, relaxation\, meditation\, contemplative walking will help us to dive deeper towards the centre of silence\, immersed in the beauty of Camaldoli’s forest. \n“However\, it is not Silence if you are silent because you happen to be alone!\nSilence is silence when you have the intention\, make the sankalpa\, to keep a spiritual silence and then your mind is filled with spiritual contemplation and mantra\, whether sitting\, eating\, bathing\, lying down or running.” \n– Swami Veda Bharati \nFor more information: segreteria@himalayanyogainstitute.it
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/silence-retreat-in-italy/
LOCATION:Camaldoli\, Italy\, Camaldoli\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Silence,Special Retreats
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SUMMARY:Mauni Amavasya Silence Retreats
DESCRIPTION:Mauni Amavasya (Silence Day) is an annual observance. The observation of Silence Day is a practice that Swami Veda Bharati invited us to practice. \nIn 2027\, Mauni Amavasya is 6 February. \nThere will be 7-day\, 10-day\, 14-day and 21-day silence retreats at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Rishikesh\, India from 24 January – 13 February 2027. Swami Ritavan Bharati and Adhikari Bhoi will be available to guide the silence participants. \n \nSwami Veda has said\, “…there is also an annual silence day in the traditions of India. It is called Mauni Amavasya. Mauni means ‘of or for silence’\, and amavasya means ‘no-moon day.’ \nIt occurs on the no-moon day of the Maagha month in the Hindu calendar when sun and moon are both supposed to enter the sign of Capricorn (makara rashi). \nIt is held in the tradition as the day when Manu\, the Archetypal Man first appeared on earth; he wedded Shata-roopa (She of a Hundred Beautiful Forms) and generated humankind.” \nAll silence retreats in the Himalayan Tradition are always guided and each participant is interviewed by a silence guide before the retreat may begin. Participants may be guided to follow silence practice for a duration that is most suited for them. Only those seekers who have received mantra initiation within the Himalayan Tradition will be encouraged to follow the entire 21-day silence retreat. \nEveryone is given a silence schedule to follow for the duration of the retreat. These schedules may vary among participants\, depending upon the prerequisites or health issues or other individual factors. You will also be given some articles and handouts to read. \nEveryone’s silence schedule will include the ashram morning and evening meditations\, morning joints and glands class and an afternoon relaxation practice session.  Schedules will also include breathing practices\, contemplative walking and japa. \nArrival and Departure Plans\nYou are strongly advised to arrive on campus two days before your retreat begins in order to rest\, get settled\, take care of any pending business\, get needed supplies etc. This is important. Only with rested body and a relaxed mind will you be able to enter a silent state of mind from the first day. \nYou should also plan to have at least one full day at the ashram at the end of your retreat before you leave or travel anywhere.  This is to allow time for making a gentle transition from silence to everyday life. \nAt the end of your retreat you will have an opportunity to debrief with your silence guide.  The silence guide will also advise you about ways to maintain some silence in everyday life. \n\nRecommended Readings:\n\nBook – Silence Vol 1 by Swami Veda Bharati\nBook – Silence Vol 2 by Swami Veda Bharati\n\n\nRead More Information:\n\nAbout visiting the ashram – Accommodation\nAbout our other short-term upcoming events – Events\nAbout our ongoing short-term Ashram Immersion Program\nAbout how you may contribute towards the ashram – Donate
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/mauni-amavasya-silence-retreats/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Silence,Ashram Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270305
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SUMMARY:Renunciation: The Universal Belonging
DESCRIPTION:Swami Ritavan Bharati invites all sincere seekers to join this special program on the most auspicious occasion of the Maha-Shivaratri. In 2027\, Maha-Shiavratri will be on 6 March 2027. \nHe has said\, \n‘Let your Maha-Shivaratri pilgrimage to Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama draw you to receive the Guru’s Embrace of Love that enwraps all spiritual seekers of Light. Plan to participate in the Shivaratri week-long activities that invites a deeper awareness and offers an opportunity for inner transformation when internal havan burns the dross of samskaras\, and external havan with japa creates a transformative experience. \nMay these themes of fearlessness\, non-attachment\, and renunciation resonate with that innermost desireless state of equanimity and joy. \nA renunciate breathes the life-breath of all; nurturing while being attached to none; gives support and encouragement to all without needing emotional support; free from fears and jealousy\, loving all\, excluding none\, with “abhayam” for there is no “other” to fear. \nLet your heart remain open to receiving this calling of Lord Shiva\, the Universal Renunciate.’ \n 
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/renunciation-the-universal-belonging/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Silence,Special Retreats,Ashram Events
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