Level One (200-Hour & 600-Hour): July 8 – July22, 2012
Level Two (600-Hour): July 8 – July 22, 2012
Prana Vidya I for Hatha Yoga and Meditation Teachers: July 8 – July 13, 2012
Prana Vidya II for Hatha Yoga and Meditation Teachers: July 15 – July 20, 2012 Location: University of St. Thomas Saint Paul, Minnesota  In July, The Meditation Center (TMC) will be hosting the 2012 Himalayan Yoga Tradition Congress at the University of St. Thomas. Swami Veda Bharati will bring his Himalayan Yoga Tradition Academy and his highly acclaimed international faculty to Saint Paul, Minnesota to lead this spiritually inspiring event. This year’s Congress, “Transitions: Preparing to Receive from Silence" will commence with a Silence Retreat at the University of St Thomas on July 1.
A celebration of Guru Purnima (July Full-Moon) hosted by TMC and Swami Veda on July 3 will be one of the Congress's highlights. The July Full-Moon is a special day for celebrating the Guru. Guru is a universal force of light and love within each of us, always available to help correct our ignorance. True silence can be realized by skillfully reflecting that light of Guru in all our actions. This year’s Congress will be Swami Veda's last public appearance before entering his vow of 5-7 years of Silence in March 2013 in Rishikesh, India. Please make your plans to join us. Swamiji has much to share to prepare and transition students to receive the Himalayan Tradition's teachings internally through the Grace of the Lineage. In keeping with the Congress theme, Swami Veda’s Himalayan Yoga Tradition Academy will be offering four events for those wishing to deepen their knowledge and skill. The first two retreats are an integral part of our Yoga Alliance (YA) certified Teacher Training Program (HYT-TTP). The next two retreats offer YA Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for registered Yoga Teachers. We invite you to immerse yourself in the Himalayan Yoga Tradition (HYT) for up to two weeks by registering for full accommodations in one of the five concurrent retreats. Registration will open on February 20, 2012. Level One - Teacher Training & Continuing Studies: July 17 – July 31. - Level Two - Teacher Training & Continuing Studies: July 17 – July 31.
- Prana Vidya I for Hatha Yoga and Meditation Teachers: July 17 – July 22
(7/18 -22 for non-retreat). - Prana Vidya II for Hatha Yoga and Meditation Teachers: July 24 – July 29.
- Prana Vidya I & II for Hatha Yoga and Meditation Teachers: July 17 - July 29.
All retreats follow a daily Ashram schedule (Swami Veda’s Indian Ashram schedule) including daily silent meditations, hatha yoga, pranayama, contemplative walks, morning and evening prayers, and more. Click Here for retreat details. Whether you are aiming to deepen your Yoga practice, further your education, or planning a spiritual journey, you will be delighted with the opportunities awaiting you at the 2012 Himalayan Yoga Tradition Congress. Please take advantage of our Early Bird Specials by registering by 5/1 or 6/1/12. 
HYT-TTP offers an integrated program of self-transformation leading to self-realization in the authentic tradition of Swami Rama of the Himalayas. For those wishing to deepen their personal practice, we offer a Continuing Education program. For those wishing to become teachers, we offer a 200-hour and 600-hour program both registered with Yoga Alliance. This year’s Congress will include both a Level One and Level Two Retreat. Click here for more information and to apply for enrollment in HYT Teacher Training and Continuing Studies. All participants must be accepted into this program. Please apply now so you can take advantage of the Early Bird Accommodation special. Prana Vidya is the meditative style of performing Hatha Yoga asanas and Subtle Body practices taught in the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. This style utilizes a process of gradual relaxation of effort and breath awareness as the practitioner’s flow of attention gently moves from physical to pranic to meditative. The practitioner uncovers a new depth of self-knowledge, vitality and self-purification. These workshops are designed for Yoga Teachers wishing to both deepen their personal yoga practice and enhance their yoga teaching skills. They provide Yoga Alliance continuing education units (CEUs) and provide credits for the Yoga Alliance Registered HYT Teacher Training Programs. Click here to register for Prana Vidya I. Click here to register for Prana Vidya II. 
In keeping with the theme, “Transition: Preparing to Receive through Silence,” the Monday through Thursday (July 9 - 12 and July 16 - 19, 2012) evening lecture series will prepare us to recieve the traditions teachings through Silence. Swami Veda will be the keynote speaker on July 9 and will set the stage for the other speakers which will include Swami Nityamuktananda, Swami Ma Radha, Dr. Stephen (Stoma) Parker, and others. The evening lectures are open to the public for a fee and are included at no charge in the four retreats described above. Swami Veda will have only Three Public appearances: - July 3, 9-10 PM - Guru Purnima Meditation: St Marion's Cedar Hall
- July 9, 2012 - 7:30-9:00 PM - Keynote Speaker: U of St Thomas, McNeely Hall
- July 11, 2012 - 4:40 to 6:00 PM - U of M - Mayo Auditorium
TMC Events - Click Here for more information and to register. - Guru Purnima Celebration at St Marion's Cedar Hall: July 3, 6 - 10 PM
- HYT Family Picnic: July 14
- Silence Retreats: July 1 - 4, July 1-10, and July 6-10..
- Kirtan: July 21
- AHYMSA Annual Meeting: July 8
Click here for a detailed description of each of the Four Teacher Training Retreats and the Lecture Series.
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