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SUMMARY:Dutch Retreats in 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Himalayan Yoga Meditation Netherlands Society (HYMNS) will be offering several programs and satsangs\, both in Dutch and English\, throughout 2026. \nThis will include – \n\nReading Circle on Zoom with Louise Molenkamp van Loon\nWeekend Retreat with Swami Ma Tripurashakti Bharati and Uta Bisseswar from 8 – 10 May\, 2026 (https://yoga-hymns.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/weekend-mei-2026.pdf )\nHimalayan Yoga Weekend Retreat with Uta Bisseswar and Riemke de Groot from 19 – 21 June\, 2026\nSilence Retreat with Swami Ma Tripurashakti Bharati\, Pierre Lefebvre (Pandit Priyadarshan) and Uta Bisseswar\, with assistance from Sonia\, Shailendra and Riemke from 4 – 11 September\, 2026 (https://yoga-hymns-nederland.email-provider.eu/download/sfzzvkxfq7/EdBYeWqaeG?file=silence++registration+2026.doc&l=%7B%7Blist_id%7D%7D)\n\nMore information about all Dutch programs can be found at https://yoga-hymns.nl/jaarprogramma-2026/ \nFor registration\, you are very welcome to contact: info@yoga-hymns.nl or visit – www.yoga-hymns.nl
URL:https://www.ahymsin.org/event/dutch-retreats-in-2026/
LOCATION:Uttarakhand
CATEGORIES:Special Retreats,Meditation,Silence
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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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