In July, The Meditation Center (TMC) will be hosting the 2009 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 theme is “Listen to the Song of Silence” focusing on Silence , the most essential element of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition.

In keeping with the Congress theme, The Meditation Center has invited Russill Paul to perform this year’s Kirtan and to lead a day-long “Sounds of Yoga” workshop during the Spirituality Weekend.  

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 three concurrent retreats:

1. Teacher Training Retreat (July 18 - August 1, 2009)
2. Yoga Teacher Continuing Education Retreat (July 17- August 1, 2009)
3. Spiritual Retreat (July 17- August 1, 2009)

All retreats follow a daily Ashram schedule (Swami Veda’s Indian Ashram schedule) including daily silent meditations, hatha yoga, 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 2009 Himalayan Yoga Tradition Congress.

Teacher Training & Continuing Studies Retreat: July 18 - August 1, 2009
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.

Yoga Nidra Weekend: July 17 to July 19, 2009
Yoga Nidra cannot be taught; it can only be transmitted.  This weekend intensive gives one the skills and the opportunity to experience the Power of Conscious Sleep with Swami Veda.

Prana Vidya for Hatha Yoga Teachers: July 19 to July 24, 2009
Prana Vidya is the meditative style of performing asanas that reveals a new depth of self-knowledge, vitality and self-purification. This workshop is recommended for those wishing to enhance their yoga teaching skills.

Spirituality Weekend: July 24 to July 26, 2009
Spiritually experience the unifying single stream flowing through all religions.  Join Swami Veda, Russill Paul, and other spiritual leaders as they explore the unifying concept of Peace through kirtan, meditation and other spiritual practices.

Silence Sessions: select 4, 5, 6, or 10 days July 18 to Aug 1, 2009
Immersing oneself in Silence provides a window to witness with deepening awareness the nature of one’s own mind.  Over several days, the subtlety of that awareness moves one beyond the mind to reveal one’s inner teacher – the Inner Guru.

Take advantage of any or all of these events and design a retreat from 2 nights to 15 nights or consider one of the six inspiring "Song of Silence Suggested Packages" (A-F). 

Click Here for a detailed description of each 2009 Congress event. Most events are also available for non-retreat registration.

Please book your reservation as early as possible as there is limited space. Weekend and Early Bird Specials apply to those that register by 5/1 or 6/1/09. 

Early Bird Special Extended from 5/1 to 5/15!

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