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This year’s congress theme “Listen to the Song of Silence” was inspired by Swamiji’s poem "Serenade God with a Song of Silence” . Each event explores the silent, subtle, and meditative nature of the Himalayan Tradition’s yogic practices. Yoga Nidra Weekend : July 17 to July 19, 2009
Yoga Nidra, also known as “Yogic Sleep," is conscious sleep, a state of sleepless sleep, between sleep and meditation, where one obtains complete rest. For thousands of years the Meditation Masters have used the methods of sleepless sleep to learn the secrets of the self, to discover depths of sciences and arts, and to rejuvenate and to heal themselves. 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. The Yoga Nidra weekend beginning on Saturday morning (check-in on Friday afternoon) and ending on Sunday afternoon, will explore the practice and theory of Yoga Nidra as taught through the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. Each day will include multiple presentations on theories and philosophy followed by practice sessions. The weekend will culminate with the direct transmission of Yoga Nidra from Swami Veda Bharati. Accommodation (2 nights): $250, Event Fee: $100 until 6/1, $200 after 6/1/09.
Full Fee (Accommodation & Event): $350 or $450 after 6/1/09.
Attend Swami Veda’s afternoon lectures only: $35 each day.
Session Dates/Times: Check-in 7/17, 7/18 from 9 AM - 6 PM & 7/19 from 9 AM - 5 PM.
Prana Vidya Workshop for Hatha Yoga Teachers : July 19 to July 24, 2009
Prana Vidya is the meditative style of performing Hatha Yoga asanas 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. This process of performing Hatha Yoga reveals a new depth of self-knowledge, vitality and self-purification. This weeklong workshop, beginning Monday morning (July 20) and ending Friday afternoon (July 24), will explore the theory, practice and teaching of the Prana Vidya style of Hatha Yoga. Additionally, an in-depth study of the anatomy & physiology of the physical and subtle body will be included. Participants will have an opportunity to practice teach at least three classes based on the HYT introductory courses (Joints & Glands, Hatha-Level 1, and Integrated Practice-Level 1) in a small group setting and receive individual feedback from Senior HYT Faculty and Mentors. This workshop is recommended for those wishing to enhance their yoga teaching skills. We encourage those currently enrolled in HYT-TTP and those wishing to become HYT-TTP Mentors to attend. The Ashram Program and Evening Lecture Series are included in this event. Accommodation (5 nights): $625. Early Bird: register by 5/1: $563 by 6/1: $594.
Event Fee: $250. Full Fee (Acc. & Event): $875 (by 5/1:$813, by 6/1/09:$844).
Session Dates/Times: Check-in 7/19, 7/20 at 10 AM to 7/24 at 5 PM.
Evening Lecture Series : July 20 - 23 and July 27 - 30, 2009
In keeping with this year’s theme, “Listen to the Song of Silence,” the Monday through Thursday evening lecture series will explore Silence in terms of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition (HYT). Swami Veda's lectures will include Silence & Spirituality in the HYT, Consciousness & Silence, Opening Chakras into Silence, and more. Many of the lectures are included in the Teacher Training Retreat. The first four lectures are included in the Prana Vidya Workshop. 7/20 - Dr Stephen Parker - Philosphy of Prana Vidya Hatha Yoga 7/21 - Swami Veda Bharati - Listen to the Song of Silence (1) 7/22 - Daniel Hertz - The role of Biofeedback in Meditation 7/23 - Swami Veda Bharati - Listen to the Song of Silence (2) 7/27 - Swami Nityamuktanada - Samkhya Philosophy and Yoga 7/28 - Swami Veda Bharati - Listen to the Song of Silence (3) 7/29 - Swami Nityamuktanada - The Five Elements (1) 7/30 - Swami Nityamuktanada - The Five Elements (2) Event Fee: $15 / Night, or $30 / Week, or $60 for entire Series.
Session Dates/Times: 7/20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
Spirituality Weekend : July 24 to July 26, 2009
Many conferences are designed to search for ways in which the religions of the world can find common ground to help guide humanity in a peaceful direction. However, according to Swami Veda Bharati, such ground has been established already for thousands of years by ordinary people, as well as by sages, saints, philosophers, and theologians. At the August 2000 United Nations’ World Peace Summit, presented a unified theory demonstrating the shared streams that have linked the religions of the world throughout history. This weekend seminar, beginning Friday evening (July 24) and ending Sunday late afternoon (July 26) is an opportunity to spiritually experience the unifying single stream flowing through all religions. Join Swami Veda and other spiritual leaders as they lead you through spiritual practices of various religions and faiths.  Friday evening Russill Paul , bhaktic chanting master and recording artist, will begin the program with a Kirtan. Kirtan is a cross-cultural musical experience of call-and-response chanting. Though it involves music, it is not about musical ability; it is about the heart. Through chanting, one becomes absorbed into sounds that reconnect us to the One All-pervasive Consciousness that lies within.
Each retreat participant is invited to join in a traditional Yoga Ashram Program Saturday and Sunday morning. Saturday will include the day-long Yoga of Sound workshop lead by Russill Paul, and the evening will conclude with Swami Veda leading a Peace Meditation. Seminar participants will be joined by the Twin Cities Community and Interfaith Groups to meditate together to celebrate and promote the oneness of Peace within and without. On Sunday afternoon an Interfaith Vision of Peace seminar, from 1 to 6 PM, will be led by representatives of Christianity, Buddhism, Sufism, Judaism, Hinduism, Native American spirituality and other spiritual paths. The unifying concept of peace will be explored within the tenets of each tradition. The program will conclude with a panel and audience discussion focused on how to bring the peace that is intrinsically within us into the world around us. Accommodation (2 days): $250, Event Fee: $100 until 6/1, $140 after 6/1/09,
Full Fee (Accommodation & Event): $350 or $390 after 6/1/09.
Session Dates/Times: Check-in 7/24, 7/24 at 7:00 PM to 7/26 at 6:00 PM. Spirituality Weekend, Individual Sessions:
Russell Paul's Kirtan: $25 ($35 at the door), 7/24, 7 to 10 PM.
Russell Paul's Yoga of Sound Workshop: $75, 7/25, 10 AM to 5 PM.
Swami Veda's Peace Meditation: $15(Suggested Donation), 7/25, 7:15 to 8:45 PM.
Interfaith Vision of Peace Seminar: $25(Suggested Donation), 7/26, 1 to 5 PM. Silence Sessions: select 4, 5, 6, or 10 days.
There is no finer Yogic practice than Silence. 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. The world beckons the senses to explore external enchantments, but Silence can lead you to an expansive and much more satisfying inner life – to your true Self. Step away from daily distractions and attend one of the Silence options: 4, 5, 6 or 10 days. Each Silence session begins with an Orientation and ends with an optional “Coming Out” of Silence group session. Participants are welcome to silently observe any of the weekday concurrent programs during their stay. Separate registration is required for the evening or weekend programs. A silent Meditation room, a silent Hatha room, and a silence section of the dining room will be designated to support ones personal practice of Silence. The Ashram Program is included in each Silence Session. Silence - 10 days: July 18 to July 28, 2009,Full Fee (Acc. & Event): $1250, by 5/1:$1125, by 6/1 $1188.
Silence - 5 days: July 18 to July 23, 2009, Full Fee (Acc. & Event): $625, by 5/1: $563, by 6/1: $594.
Silence - 5 days: July 23 to July 28, 2009, Full Fee (Acc. & Event): $625, by 5/1: $563, by 6/1: $594 .
Silence - 4 days: July 24 to July 28, 2009, Full Fee (Acc. & Event): $500, by 5/1:$450, by 6/1: $475.
Silence - 6 days: July 26 to August 1, 2009, Full Fee (Acc. & Event): $750, by 5/1: $675, by 6/1: $713.
Times: Check-in at 3:30 to 5:30 PM on the first day, Check-out after lunch on last day.
AHYMS–A Meeting : July 28 to August 1, 2009
The Association of Himalayan Yoga Meditation Societies of the Americas will hold their annual Board of Directors meeting. Swami Veda will address the meeting on the evening of July 28. The AHYMS-A board will be joined by leaders and representatives from member centers in the Americas region. The gathering will include discussions of general interest to the AHYMS-A community of Yoga Meditation Centers. The program will include two days of working sessions followed by one day of Silence. We encourage all participants to attend the entire Congress for both their personal benefit and to pass on the experience to their respective centers. The Ashram Program is included with this meeting. Full Fee (Accommodation & Event): $500.
Session Dates/Times: Check-in 7/28, 7/28 at 7:00 PM to 8/1 after lunch. description | retreats | events | fees | presenters | register
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