MYPATH to Awaken, May 2021 ~ Classes
(to be updated soon with MYPATH to Center, May 2022 Classes)
THURSDAY
7:30pm Turning The Dharma Wheel A Three-Hour Progressive Program Demonstrating several branches of Yoga Practices and Philosophy. The Yoga practitioners in attendance will gain Knowledge and Experience in the various Fields of Yoga Practices including and beyond The Body. It is common for attendees to feel the bliss of The Inner Soul and to carry that forward into life. We begin with Gentle Alignment Yoga progressing into Meditational Practices with Sharanam including Breathing Meditation (Pranayama), with Guided Meditation and Contemplations on the Inner Light of The Soul (Jnana Yoga), Spoken Word on the Subject of Finding One's Dharma (The Individual Spiritual Path Leading to Soul Liberation), Sound Practices (nada Yoga) ,Mantra Practices (Japa Mantra Yoga) and then leading into Kirtan Chanting The Singing of The Holy Names (Bhakti Yoga) and will conclude with a Meditation and Prayers for World Peace and healing. The Whole Session will include Live Music by Sharanam AnandaMa and Friends!
FRIDAY
9:00am Wake-Up Hatha Yoga w/ Live Music Start your day and weekend off with a FUN, all levels friendly Hatha Yoga flow! We’ll start with stillness, centering, arriving fully on our mats, and settling into our new environment. We’ll then move our bodies through gentle movements eventually warming up the body to flow through some sun salutations with the intention to honor our bodies as well as wake up! We will then slow it back down for eventually a nice, relaxing and enjoyable shavasana. This practice will be accompanied by a live musician, being our own personal, a-live playlist, guiding us through a musical journey as we flow!
11:00am Self-Compassion Meditation Circle Join Jenny for a short dharma talk on mindful self compassion and how to cultivate a more kind and loving way to relate to yourself, followed by a gentle guided self compassion meditation.
11:00am Creative Awakening: Journaling Workshop
Integrate your awakened inspirations and stoke the kindling of expansion with a mix of personal and creative writing. This workshop will be guided with a brief walking meditation and writing prompts. Please bring a pen, journal, open heart and mind. *This class is for anyone, whether you resonate with writing or not.
11:00am Zen Dimensional Qi-Gong Zen Dimensional Qi Gong is a Zen-influenced form of meditative movement that is especially simple and FUN. Integrating smooth, rhythmic breathing with fluid body movements and strong, rooted postures… ZDQG offers a delightful way to nurture harmonious Qi-flow and whole-person integration. Expect Ease, FUN, and very Good Feelings… Blossoming from Deep, Strong Roots.
1:00pm Nature Mandala Playshop Join Jenny for an exploration of nature mandalas + earth altars as we collectively co-create a mandala as a sacred space representing the divine connection + covenant between our spirit self + physical self +cosmos + the earth elements. We will commune with nature, with ancestors, with spirit guides in prayer and in ritual. This mandala offering will be our blessing for the land and our ancestors. Gratitude + abundance. Nature as medicine. Imagination as guide.
1:00pm Exploring Kemetic Yoga This exploration begins with understanding that while yoga, in general, is a practice for all, Kemetic Yoga bears a historical significance for people of African descent, as it originated in the African country of Egypt over 10,000 years ago. Prior to Europe’s involvement with Egypt, the people of Ancient Egypt had many names for their country, one of them was 'Kemet', which means ‘the black land,” reminding people that ‘Ancient Egypt’ is an African civilization and that while the culture had contact with people from other civilizations, it was essentially African in its practices as well as its geographical placement. Aspects of Kemetic Yoga are believed to have migrated to India, where they were adopted into the Hindu culture. The healing art, as it was originally practiced, was ultimately lost over time, then resurrected in its modern form by Dr. Asar Hapi and Master Yirser Ra Hotep in the 1970s. It’s resurrection sparked a movement that has grown in response to an ever increasing need for people of African descent to connect with the healing power of their ancestral roots.
Ultimately, Kemetic Yoga focuses on the movement of energy through the body in order to connect with one’s higher intelligence, and the divine. While Kemetic Yoga is a slower practice, and is anchored in postures of Egyptian gods as depicted in ancient carvings on temple and pyramid walls, there are many postures that are the same as commonly practiced Hatha poses.
1:00pm Zen Philosophy: The Discipline of Clarity Every moment offers enlightenment. The simple practice of maintaining radical openness with every breath propels the practitioner into emergent authenticity. This discussion and Q&A hosted by Charles Mitchell will guide the practitioner through core Zen Buddhist principles and concepts, pointing the way to deeper clarity and understanding of life.
3:00pm Bhakti Yoga This is an introductory class for those interested in taking a deeper look into the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Bhakti yoga, as described in the ancient texts of India, is the process of linking the soul and Supersoul through a loving relationship. In this class, we’ll delve into Vedic philosophy including topics on consciousness, karma, mantra, and more.
3:00pm Gentle Yoga & Sound Bath Rejuvenate the mind and body in this juicy, relaxing practice. Starting with stillness, centering and settling into our environment. We’ll then move our bodies through gentle movements, with care and attention to every bit of the body. Ending in an extended shavasana with sound vibrations from the gong, singing bowls and drum.
3:00pm Chanting/Japa Meditation During our time together we will discuss bhakti yoga as we move into the importance of mantra meditation. Specifically, we will learn about and practice japa and chanting as they relate to the path of devotion and help in bringing about a meditative mind. Whether you want to know more about how to chant japa, deepen your practice, learn the moods of kirtan, or simply hear more about the principles of bhakti yoga, we warmly welcome you to join us in chanting the sacred names.
4:30pm Intro to Vedic Astrology Vedic astrology, also known as Jyotish, is an ancient art and science from India. Astrology is both a predictive and transformational tool that can be used to gain a deeper understanding of both one’s self and others.
In this 2hr class, Priya will introduce the meanings of the planets and houses in Vedic Astrology. You’ll learn the nature and qualities of 9 planets, and the significations of each of the 12 houses.
This class is designed for an absolute beginner and no prior experience is required. It also serves as a great prerequisite series for those interested in studying with Priya in his extended Jyotish courses or to receive a personal reading.
4:30pm Restorative Yoga & Reiki Finding a deep sense of inner peace is no easy task. The longer we practice it though the easier it is to maintain. Come dive deep within this 2 hour Restorative Yoga and Reiki healing session. Restorative Yoga is done by fully supporting yourself with pillows, blankets, bolsters and blocks while maintaining a pose for a period of time. Please bring any props you may have brought with you! Reiki is a Japanese form of healing that can help balance the Chakras and clear and cleanse the energetic bodies. Please note a lite laying of hands will occur throughout the class.
4:30pm Dharma Transmissions (Personal Evolution) Guided by Sharanam AnandaMa, These Dharma Transmissions deliver a constant reminder that all of us are Spiritual Beings on a long journey through many lifetimes and that eventually the Soul will seek Liberation from the wheel of Samsara (birth and death). There are many variations that happen yet there is a unified Presence of Awareness that Sharanam invites people to access. One thing that characterizes these sessions, is that he breaks down complex Vedic teachings and practices into Plain Spoken Modern English language. If there is time, he will also do questions and answers. Each session will also include Live Music by Sharanam.
8:15pm Sunset Hatha Yoga w/ Live Music
Offer gratitude and salutations to the setting sun during this gentle Hatha flow. With presence and intentionality, we will breathe deeply as we stretch and engage our bodies, calm our minds, and rejuvenate our Spirit. Sound-healing live music will be offered briefly at the beginning of class and then again during savasana.
8:15pm Sound Immersion to Awakening Your group sound bath will begin with a short guided meditation and body scan. Then Pharann will begin playing a wide range of healing sounds coming from harmonious Tibetan and crystal singing bowls. She maintains three planetary gongs. Planet gong Earth-Deep Relaxation bringing harmony and balance to the body while grounding you in the here and now. The song of Gaia. Planet gong Venus- Invoking the spirit of feminine energy this planet is of love and compassion. Used therapeutically to dispel feelings of loneliness, bitterness and wounds of the heart. Mercury gong-Supports the flexibility of switching between mind and soul perspectives within the dynamics of polarities. As clarity surfaces so will answers and solutions freeing you of mental blockages and barriers. Along with drums, chimes, and other instruments the vibrations will lull you into a state of allowing. This will create the opportunity to surrender to the depths of your being awakening your highest self to reveal what is no longer needed in your life path. Your energy bodies will align and new possibilities can surface.
See you in the alpha state and beyond!
9:30pm Open Minds / Open Hearts Join host Greg for a fire-side “open mic” (with no mic) A wholesome time with the most kind, open-hearted folk on earth! This is the perfect setting to push out of comfort zones and share any music, poetry or stories that inspire you!
SATURDAY
6:00am Sunrise Hatha Yoga w/ Live Music Wake up & rise with the sun as we move through an intentional morning practice, to wake up our minds and bodies with the light of awareness... We will move through practice with mindfulness and intention as we set the tone for our day to come. This class will be accompanied by a live musician, being our own personal, a-live playlist, guiding us through a peaceful musical journey as we awaken!
8:00am Achieving Spiritual Freedom SatSang Guided by Sharanam AnandaMaa, a SatSanga is a spiritual discourse or sacred gathering. After offering a breakdown of complex Vedic teachings on how to achieve spiritual freedom into Plain Spoken Modern English language, There will be an opportunity to discuss, questions and answers.
11:00am Hayride Farm Tour Farm owner Pete Cashel will take you on a hay ride around parts of the 400-acre farm, discussing the area's history, geology, wildlife, ecological improvements Pete and Brenda have made on the farm, and their plans for the future. This is a great opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the land you'll be calling "home" for the next couple days!
11:00am Zen Dimensional Qi-Gong Zen Dimensional Qi Gong is a Zen-influenced form of meditative movement that is especially simple and FUN. Integrating smooth, rhythmic breathing with fluid body movements and strong, rooted postures… ZDQG offers a delightful way to nurture harmonious Qi-flow and whole-person integration. Expect Ease, FUN, and very Good Feelings… Blossoming from Deep, Strong Roots.
11:00am Nature Mandala Playshop Join Jenny for an exploration of nature mandalas + earth altars as we collectively co-create a mandala as a sacred space representing the divine connection + covenant between our spirit self + physical self +cosmos + the earth elements. We will commune with nature, with ancestors, with spirit guides in prayer and in ritual. This mandala offering will be our blessing for the land and our ancestors. Gratitude + abundance. Nature as medicine. Imagination as guide.
1:00pm Loving-Kindness Metta Meditation Circle Join Jenny for a short dharma talk on lovingkindness or metta, how to cultivate good will + friendliness toward all beings + why we want to open our hearts + extend the circles of compassion. followed by an all encompassing loving-kindness meditation that begins with self + ripples out to the whole world.
1:00pm Exploring Kemetic Yoga This exploration begins with understanding that while yoga, in general, is a practice for all, Kemetic Yoga bears a historical significance for people of African descent, as it originated in the African country of Egypt over 10,000 years ago. Prior to Europe’s involvement with Egypt, the people of Ancient Egypt had many names for their country, one of them was 'Kemet', which means ‘the black land,” reminding people that ‘Ancient Egypt’ is an African civilization and that while the culture had contact with people from other civilizations, it was essentially African in its practices as well as its geographical placement. Aspects of Kemetic Yoga are believed to have migrated to India, where they were adopted into the Hindu culture. The healing art, as it was originally practiced, was ultimately lost over time, then resurrected in its modern form by Dr. Asar Hapi and Master Yirser Ra Hotep in the 1970s. It’s resurrection sparked a movement that has grown in response to an ever increasing need for people of African descent to connect with the healing power of their ancestral roots.
Ultimately, Kemetic Yoga focuses on the movement of energy through the body in order to connect with one’s higher intelligence, and the divine. While Kemetic Yoga is a slower practice, and is anchored in postures of Egyptian gods as depicted in ancient carvings on temple and pyramid walls, there are many postures that are the same as commonly practiced Hatha poses.
1:00pm Mindful Drumming The Mindful Drum Workshop is a space for drumming that entrains one's brain to be in the present moment. In this workshop, participants will learn how to focus their mind in the present moment by drumming rhythms that connect to their heart center. Through intention setting, breathing, and drumming, participants will use their natural rhythm intuition to achieve a higher state of awareness which will result in oneness, increased brain activity, improved immune system function, enhanced mood, lower stress, happiness, and increased energy.
3:00pm Intro to Vedic Astrology Vedic astrology, also known as Jyotish, is an ancient art and science from India. Astrology is both a predictive and transformational tool that can be used to gain a deeper understanding of both one’s self and others.
In this 2hr class, Priya will introduce the meanings of the planets and houses in Vedic Astrology. You’ll learn the nature and qualities of 9 planets, and the significations of each of the 12 houses.
This class is designed for an absolute beginner and no prior experience is required. It also serves as a great prerequisite series for those interested in studying with Priya in his extended Jyotish courses or to receive a personal reading.
3:00pm Kirtan and Sacred Chant:
(Awakening Devotion) In the spirit of bhakti-yoga, the yoga of love and devotion, we will engage in the heart-opening practices of traditional kirtan (call and response sanskrit chanting of the divine names), along with a few more contemporary versions of sacred chant. Chanting and music will be interspersed with silent sitting, readings, contemplations, and guided meditations that explore the concept of Devotion and the indispensable role it plays on the path to enlightenment. This class will also include the chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa, a 40 verse devotional sanskrit prayer.
3:00pm Ecstatic Dance In this ecstatic dance workshop you will be guided to explore the phases of ecstatic dancing through the vehicle of the four directions. You will then be free to explore your own inner landscape and outer expression through your body. With your soul and the music as your guide, you will be encouraged to discover the ecstasy accessible when you let go of your conscious mind, and release into the intuitive sensuality of your primal body.
5:30pm Gentle Yoga & Journaling Rejuvenate the mind and body in this juicy, relaxing practice. Starting with stillness, centering and settling into our environment. We’ll then move our bodies through gentle movements, with care and attention to every bit. This practice will also include journaling prompts, so bring a pen & paper!
5:30pm Sound Bath Journey Beyond a cellular level, our bodies are made of energetic vibrations. What better way to affect our vibrations than using vibrations - through sound healing.
This experience will begin with a gentle guided meditation and simple breathwork exercises, preparing you to transition into being bathed in sounds for the remainder of class.
In the sound bath portion of this experience, Austin will be using an array of musical instruments from ancient cultures to create a space of deep peace. With these instruments, he will be holding space for each of you to connect with aspects of yourselves that often get foggy through our daily routines. You may experience deep relaxing states that can promote awareness of yourself beyond the body or emotions that can lead you to the essence of your being, as well as a release from negative patterns.
5:30pm Dharma Transmissions (Right Livelihood & Relationships) Guided by Sharanam AnandaMa, These Dharma Transmissions deliver a constant reminder that all of us are Spiritual Beings on a long journey through many lifetimes and that eventually the Soul will seek Liberation from the wheel of Samsara (birth and death). There are many variations that happen yet there is a unified Presence of Awareness that Sharanam invites people to access. One thing that characterizes these sessions, is that he breaks down complex Vedic teachings and practices into Plain Spoken Modern English language. If there is time, he will also do questions and answers. Each session will also include Live Music by Sharanam.
SUNDAY
6:00am Sunrise Zen Dimensional Qi-Gong Zen Dimensional Qi Gong is a Zen-influenced form of meditative movement that is especially simple and FUN. Integrating smooth, rhythmic breathing with fluid body movements and strong, rooted postures… ZDQG offers a delightful way to nurture harmonious Qi-flow and whole-person integration. Expect Ease, FUN, and very Good Feelings… Blossoming from Deep, Strong Roots.
8:30am Morning Meditation to Awaken Start your morning off with guided meditation and spiritual discussion to set the vibe for the rest of your day. Session will also include Live Music by Sharanam and friends!
11:30am Bhakti Yoga This is an introductory class for those interested in taking a deeper look into the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Bhakti yoga, as described in the ancient texts of India, is the process of linking the soul and Supersoul through a loving relationship. In this class, we’ll delve into Vedic philosophy including topics on consciousness, karma, mantra, and more.
11:30am Sound Bath Journey Beyond a cellular level, our bodies are made of energetic vibrations. What better way to affect our vibrations than using vibrations - through sound healing.
This experience will begin with a gentle guided meditation and simple breathwork exercises, preparing you to transition into being bathed in sounds for the remainder of class.
In the sound bath portion of this experience, Austin will be using an array of musical instruments from ancient cultures to create a space of deep peace. With these instruments, he will be holding space for each of you to connect with aspects of yourselves that often get foggy through our daily routines. You may experience deep relaxing states that can promote awareness of yourself beyond the body or emotions that can lead you to the essence of your being, as well as a release from negative patterns.
11:30am Ecstatic Dance In this ecstatic dance workshop you will be guided to explore the phases of ecstatic dancing through the vehicle of the four directions. You will then be free to explore your own inner landscape and outer expression through your body. With your soul and the music as your guide, you will be encouraged to discover the ecstasy accessible when you let go of your conscious mind, and release into the intuitive sensuality of your primal body.
2:00pm Hayride Farm Tour Farm owner Pete Cashel will take you on a hay ride around parts of the 400-acre farm, discussing the area's history, geology, wildlife, ecological improvements Pete and Brenda have made on the farm, and their plans for the future. This is a great opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the land you'll be calling "home" for the next couple days!
2:00pm Gentle Self-Care Yoga & Sound Bath After a long, FUN-packed weekend enjoy this relaxing and rejuvenating practice. Starting with stillness to drop into our experience and time together. We’ll slowly move our bodies through gentle movements, with self-care and attention to every bit, stimulating and bringing awareness to the entire body. Ending in an extended shavasana with sound vibrations from the gong, singing bowls and drum.
2:00pm Mindful Drumming The Mindful Drum Workshop is a space for drumming that entrains one's brain to be in the present moment. In this workshop, participants will learn how to focus their mind in the present moment by drumming rhythms that connect to their heart center. Through intention setting, breathing, and drumming, participants will use their natural rhythm intuition to achieve a higher state of awareness which will result in oneness, increased brain activity, improved immune system function, enhanced mood, lower stress, happiness, and increased energy.
4:00pm Restorative Yoga & Reiki Finding a deep sense of inner peace is no easy task. The longer we practice it though the easier it is to maintain. Come dive deep within this 2 hour Restorative Yoga and Reiki healing session. Restorative Yoga is done by fully supporting yourself with pillows, blankets, bolsters and blocks while maintaining a pose for a period of time. Please bring any props you may have brought with you! Reiki is a Japanese form of healing that can help balance the Chakras and clear and cleanse the energetic bodies. Please note a lite laying of hands will occur throughout the class.
4:00pm Kirtan and Sacred Chant:
(Awakening Surrender) In the spirit of bhakti yoga, the yoga of love and devotion, we will engage in the heart-opening practices of traditional kirtan (call and response sanskrit chanting of the divine names) along with a few more contemporary versions of sacred chant. Chanting and music will be interspersed with silent sitting, readings, contemplations, and guided meditations that explore the concept of Surrender as it relates to our spiritual and everyday life path and practice.
4:00pm Dharma Transmissions (Transformation of Mundane Situations) Guided by Sharanam AnandaMa, These Dharma Transmissions deliver a constant reminder that all of us are Spiritual Beings on a long journey through many lifetimes and that eventually the Soul will seek Liberation from the wheel of Samsara (birth and death). There are many variations that happen yet there is a unified Presence of Awareness that Sharanam invites people to access. One thing that characterizes these sessions, is that he breaks down complex Vedic teachings and practices into Plain Spoken Modern English language. If there is time, he will also do questions and answers. Each session will also include Live Music by Sharanam.
7:30pm Turning The Dharma Wheel A Three-Hour Progressive Program Demonstrating several branches of Yoga Practices and Philosophy. The Yoga practitioners in attendance will gain Knowledge and Experience in the various Fields of Yoga Practices including and beyond The Body. It is common for attendees to feel the bliss of The Inner Soul and to carry that forward into life. We begin with Gentle Alignment Yoga progressing into Meditational Practices with Sharanam including Breathing Meditation (Pranayama), with Guided Meditation and Contemplations on the Inner Light of The Soul (Jnana Yoga), Spoken Word on the Subject of Finding One's Dharma (The Individual Spiritual Path Leading to Soul Liberation), Sound Practices (nada Yoga) ,Mantra Practices (Japa Mantra Yoga) and then leading into Kirtan Chanting The Singing of The Holy Names (Bhakti Yoga) and will conclude with a Meditation and Prayers for World Peace and healing. The Whole Session will include Live Music by Sharanam AnandaMa and Friends!
FRIDAY
9:00am Wake-Up Hatha Yoga w/ Live Music Start your day and weekend off with a FUN, all levels friendly Hatha Yoga flow! We’ll start with stillness, centering, arriving fully on our mats, and settling into our new environment. We’ll then move our bodies through gentle movements eventually warming up the body to flow through some sun salutations with the intention to honor our bodies as well as wake up! We will then slow it back down for eventually a nice, relaxing and enjoyable shavasana. This practice will be accompanied by a live musician, being our own personal, a-live playlist, guiding us through a musical journey as we flow!
11:00am Self-Compassion Meditation Circle Join Jenny for a short dharma talk on mindful self compassion and how to cultivate a more kind and loving way to relate to yourself, followed by a gentle guided self compassion meditation.
11:00am Creative Awakening: Journaling Workshop
Integrate your awakened inspirations and stoke the kindling of expansion with a mix of personal and creative writing. This workshop will be guided with a brief walking meditation and writing prompts. Please bring a pen, journal, open heart and mind. *This class is for anyone, whether you resonate with writing or not.
11:00am Zen Dimensional Qi-Gong Zen Dimensional Qi Gong is a Zen-influenced form of meditative movement that is especially simple and FUN. Integrating smooth, rhythmic breathing with fluid body movements and strong, rooted postures… ZDQG offers a delightful way to nurture harmonious Qi-flow and whole-person integration. Expect Ease, FUN, and very Good Feelings… Blossoming from Deep, Strong Roots.
1:00pm Nature Mandala Playshop Join Jenny for an exploration of nature mandalas + earth altars as we collectively co-create a mandala as a sacred space representing the divine connection + covenant between our spirit self + physical self +cosmos + the earth elements. We will commune with nature, with ancestors, with spirit guides in prayer and in ritual. This mandala offering will be our blessing for the land and our ancestors. Gratitude + abundance. Nature as medicine. Imagination as guide.
1:00pm Exploring Kemetic Yoga This exploration begins with understanding that while yoga, in general, is a practice for all, Kemetic Yoga bears a historical significance for people of African descent, as it originated in the African country of Egypt over 10,000 years ago. Prior to Europe’s involvement with Egypt, the people of Ancient Egypt had many names for their country, one of them was 'Kemet', which means ‘the black land,” reminding people that ‘Ancient Egypt’ is an African civilization and that while the culture had contact with people from other civilizations, it was essentially African in its practices as well as its geographical placement. Aspects of Kemetic Yoga are believed to have migrated to India, where they were adopted into the Hindu culture. The healing art, as it was originally practiced, was ultimately lost over time, then resurrected in its modern form by Dr. Asar Hapi and Master Yirser Ra Hotep in the 1970s. It’s resurrection sparked a movement that has grown in response to an ever increasing need for people of African descent to connect with the healing power of their ancestral roots.
Ultimately, Kemetic Yoga focuses on the movement of energy through the body in order to connect with one’s higher intelligence, and the divine. While Kemetic Yoga is a slower practice, and is anchored in postures of Egyptian gods as depicted in ancient carvings on temple and pyramid walls, there are many postures that are the same as commonly practiced Hatha poses.
1:00pm Zen Philosophy: The Discipline of Clarity Every moment offers enlightenment. The simple practice of maintaining radical openness with every breath propels the practitioner into emergent authenticity. This discussion and Q&A hosted by Charles Mitchell will guide the practitioner through core Zen Buddhist principles and concepts, pointing the way to deeper clarity and understanding of life.
3:00pm Bhakti Yoga This is an introductory class for those interested in taking a deeper look into the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Bhakti yoga, as described in the ancient texts of India, is the process of linking the soul and Supersoul through a loving relationship. In this class, we’ll delve into Vedic philosophy including topics on consciousness, karma, mantra, and more.
3:00pm Gentle Yoga & Sound Bath Rejuvenate the mind and body in this juicy, relaxing practice. Starting with stillness, centering and settling into our environment. We’ll then move our bodies through gentle movements, with care and attention to every bit of the body. Ending in an extended shavasana with sound vibrations from the gong, singing bowls and drum.
3:00pm Chanting/Japa Meditation During our time together we will discuss bhakti yoga as we move into the importance of mantra meditation. Specifically, we will learn about and practice japa and chanting as they relate to the path of devotion and help in bringing about a meditative mind. Whether you want to know more about how to chant japa, deepen your practice, learn the moods of kirtan, or simply hear more about the principles of bhakti yoga, we warmly welcome you to join us in chanting the sacred names.
4:30pm Intro to Vedic Astrology Vedic astrology, also known as Jyotish, is an ancient art and science from India. Astrology is both a predictive and transformational tool that can be used to gain a deeper understanding of both one’s self and others.
In this 2hr class, Priya will introduce the meanings of the planets and houses in Vedic Astrology. You’ll learn the nature and qualities of 9 planets, and the significations of each of the 12 houses.
This class is designed for an absolute beginner and no prior experience is required. It also serves as a great prerequisite series for those interested in studying with Priya in his extended Jyotish courses or to receive a personal reading.
4:30pm Restorative Yoga & Reiki Finding a deep sense of inner peace is no easy task. The longer we practice it though the easier it is to maintain. Come dive deep within this 2 hour Restorative Yoga and Reiki healing session. Restorative Yoga is done by fully supporting yourself with pillows, blankets, bolsters and blocks while maintaining a pose for a period of time. Please bring any props you may have brought with you! Reiki is a Japanese form of healing that can help balance the Chakras and clear and cleanse the energetic bodies. Please note a lite laying of hands will occur throughout the class.
4:30pm Dharma Transmissions (Personal Evolution) Guided by Sharanam AnandaMa, These Dharma Transmissions deliver a constant reminder that all of us are Spiritual Beings on a long journey through many lifetimes and that eventually the Soul will seek Liberation from the wheel of Samsara (birth and death). There are many variations that happen yet there is a unified Presence of Awareness that Sharanam invites people to access. One thing that characterizes these sessions, is that he breaks down complex Vedic teachings and practices into Plain Spoken Modern English language. If there is time, he will also do questions and answers. Each session will also include Live Music by Sharanam.
8:15pm Sunset Hatha Yoga w/ Live Music
Offer gratitude and salutations to the setting sun during this gentle Hatha flow. With presence and intentionality, we will breathe deeply as we stretch and engage our bodies, calm our minds, and rejuvenate our Spirit. Sound-healing live music will be offered briefly at the beginning of class and then again during savasana.
8:15pm Sound Immersion to Awakening Your group sound bath will begin with a short guided meditation and body scan. Then Pharann will begin playing a wide range of healing sounds coming from harmonious Tibetan and crystal singing bowls. She maintains three planetary gongs. Planet gong Earth-Deep Relaxation bringing harmony and balance to the body while grounding you in the here and now. The song of Gaia. Planet gong Venus- Invoking the spirit of feminine energy this planet is of love and compassion. Used therapeutically to dispel feelings of loneliness, bitterness and wounds of the heart. Mercury gong-Supports the flexibility of switching between mind and soul perspectives within the dynamics of polarities. As clarity surfaces so will answers and solutions freeing you of mental blockages and barriers. Along with drums, chimes, and other instruments the vibrations will lull you into a state of allowing. This will create the opportunity to surrender to the depths of your being awakening your highest self to reveal what is no longer needed in your life path. Your energy bodies will align and new possibilities can surface.
See you in the alpha state and beyond!
9:30pm Open Minds / Open Hearts Join host Greg for a fire-side “open mic” (with no mic) A wholesome time with the most kind, open-hearted folk on earth! This is the perfect setting to push out of comfort zones and share any music, poetry or stories that inspire you!
SATURDAY
6:00am Sunrise Hatha Yoga w/ Live Music Wake up & rise with the sun as we move through an intentional morning practice, to wake up our minds and bodies with the light of awareness... We will move through practice with mindfulness and intention as we set the tone for our day to come. This class will be accompanied by a live musician, being our own personal, a-live playlist, guiding us through a peaceful musical journey as we awaken!
8:00am Achieving Spiritual Freedom SatSang Guided by Sharanam AnandaMaa, a SatSanga is a spiritual discourse or sacred gathering. After offering a breakdown of complex Vedic teachings on how to achieve spiritual freedom into Plain Spoken Modern English language, There will be an opportunity to discuss, questions and answers.
11:00am Hayride Farm Tour Farm owner Pete Cashel will take you on a hay ride around parts of the 400-acre farm, discussing the area's history, geology, wildlife, ecological improvements Pete and Brenda have made on the farm, and their plans for the future. This is a great opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the land you'll be calling "home" for the next couple days!
11:00am Zen Dimensional Qi-Gong Zen Dimensional Qi Gong is a Zen-influenced form of meditative movement that is especially simple and FUN. Integrating smooth, rhythmic breathing with fluid body movements and strong, rooted postures… ZDQG offers a delightful way to nurture harmonious Qi-flow and whole-person integration. Expect Ease, FUN, and very Good Feelings… Blossoming from Deep, Strong Roots.
11:00am Nature Mandala Playshop Join Jenny for an exploration of nature mandalas + earth altars as we collectively co-create a mandala as a sacred space representing the divine connection + covenant between our spirit self + physical self +cosmos + the earth elements. We will commune with nature, with ancestors, with spirit guides in prayer and in ritual. This mandala offering will be our blessing for the land and our ancestors. Gratitude + abundance. Nature as medicine. Imagination as guide.
1:00pm Loving-Kindness Metta Meditation Circle Join Jenny for a short dharma talk on lovingkindness or metta, how to cultivate good will + friendliness toward all beings + why we want to open our hearts + extend the circles of compassion. followed by an all encompassing loving-kindness meditation that begins with self + ripples out to the whole world.
1:00pm Exploring Kemetic Yoga This exploration begins with understanding that while yoga, in general, is a practice for all, Kemetic Yoga bears a historical significance for people of African descent, as it originated in the African country of Egypt over 10,000 years ago. Prior to Europe’s involvement with Egypt, the people of Ancient Egypt had many names for their country, one of them was 'Kemet', which means ‘the black land,” reminding people that ‘Ancient Egypt’ is an African civilization and that while the culture had contact with people from other civilizations, it was essentially African in its practices as well as its geographical placement. Aspects of Kemetic Yoga are believed to have migrated to India, where they were adopted into the Hindu culture. The healing art, as it was originally practiced, was ultimately lost over time, then resurrected in its modern form by Dr. Asar Hapi and Master Yirser Ra Hotep in the 1970s. It’s resurrection sparked a movement that has grown in response to an ever increasing need for people of African descent to connect with the healing power of their ancestral roots.
Ultimately, Kemetic Yoga focuses on the movement of energy through the body in order to connect with one’s higher intelligence, and the divine. While Kemetic Yoga is a slower practice, and is anchored in postures of Egyptian gods as depicted in ancient carvings on temple and pyramid walls, there are many postures that are the same as commonly practiced Hatha poses.
1:00pm Mindful Drumming The Mindful Drum Workshop is a space for drumming that entrains one's brain to be in the present moment. In this workshop, participants will learn how to focus their mind in the present moment by drumming rhythms that connect to their heart center. Through intention setting, breathing, and drumming, participants will use their natural rhythm intuition to achieve a higher state of awareness which will result in oneness, increased brain activity, improved immune system function, enhanced mood, lower stress, happiness, and increased energy.
3:00pm Intro to Vedic Astrology Vedic astrology, also known as Jyotish, is an ancient art and science from India. Astrology is both a predictive and transformational tool that can be used to gain a deeper understanding of both one’s self and others.
In this 2hr class, Priya will introduce the meanings of the planets and houses in Vedic Astrology. You’ll learn the nature and qualities of 9 planets, and the significations of each of the 12 houses.
This class is designed for an absolute beginner and no prior experience is required. It also serves as a great prerequisite series for those interested in studying with Priya in his extended Jyotish courses or to receive a personal reading.
3:00pm Kirtan and Sacred Chant:
(Awakening Devotion) In the spirit of bhakti-yoga, the yoga of love and devotion, we will engage in the heart-opening practices of traditional kirtan (call and response sanskrit chanting of the divine names), along with a few more contemporary versions of sacred chant. Chanting and music will be interspersed with silent sitting, readings, contemplations, and guided meditations that explore the concept of Devotion and the indispensable role it plays on the path to enlightenment. This class will also include the chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa, a 40 verse devotional sanskrit prayer.
3:00pm Ecstatic Dance In this ecstatic dance workshop you will be guided to explore the phases of ecstatic dancing through the vehicle of the four directions. You will then be free to explore your own inner landscape and outer expression through your body. With your soul and the music as your guide, you will be encouraged to discover the ecstasy accessible when you let go of your conscious mind, and release into the intuitive sensuality of your primal body.
5:30pm Gentle Yoga & Journaling Rejuvenate the mind and body in this juicy, relaxing practice. Starting with stillness, centering and settling into our environment. We’ll then move our bodies through gentle movements, with care and attention to every bit. This practice will also include journaling prompts, so bring a pen & paper!
5:30pm Sound Bath Journey Beyond a cellular level, our bodies are made of energetic vibrations. What better way to affect our vibrations than using vibrations - through sound healing.
This experience will begin with a gentle guided meditation and simple breathwork exercises, preparing you to transition into being bathed in sounds for the remainder of class.
In the sound bath portion of this experience, Austin will be using an array of musical instruments from ancient cultures to create a space of deep peace. With these instruments, he will be holding space for each of you to connect with aspects of yourselves that often get foggy through our daily routines. You may experience deep relaxing states that can promote awareness of yourself beyond the body or emotions that can lead you to the essence of your being, as well as a release from negative patterns.
5:30pm Dharma Transmissions (Right Livelihood & Relationships) Guided by Sharanam AnandaMa, These Dharma Transmissions deliver a constant reminder that all of us are Spiritual Beings on a long journey through many lifetimes and that eventually the Soul will seek Liberation from the wheel of Samsara (birth and death). There are many variations that happen yet there is a unified Presence of Awareness that Sharanam invites people to access. One thing that characterizes these sessions, is that he breaks down complex Vedic teachings and practices into Plain Spoken Modern English language. If there is time, he will also do questions and answers. Each session will also include Live Music by Sharanam.
SUNDAY
6:00am Sunrise Zen Dimensional Qi-Gong Zen Dimensional Qi Gong is a Zen-influenced form of meditative movement that is especially simple and FUN. Integrating smooth, rhythmic breathing with fluid body movements and strong, rooted postures… ZDQG offers a delightful way to nurture harmonious Qi-flow and whole-person integration. Expect Ease, FUN, and very Good Feelings… Blossoming from Deep, Strong Roots.
8:30am Morning Meditation to Awaken Start your morning off with guided meditation and spiritual discussion to set the vibe for the rest of your day. Session will also include Live Music by Sharanam and friends!
11:30am Bhakti Yoga This is an introductory class for those interested in taking a deeper look into the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Bhakti yoga, as described in the ancient texts of India, is the process of linking the soul and Supersoul through a loving relationship. In this class, we’ll delve into Vedic philosophy including topics on consciousness, karma, mantra, and more.
11:30am Sound Bath Journey Beyond a cellular level, our bodies are made of energetic vibrations. What better way to affect our vibrations than using vibrations - through sound healing.
This experience will begin with a gentle guided meditation and simple breathwork exercises, preparing you to transition into being bathed in sounds for the remainder of class.
In the sound bath portion of this experience, Austin will be using an array of musical instruments from ancient cultures to create a space of deep peace. With these instruments, he will be holding space for each of you to connect with aspects of yourselves that often get foggy through our daily routines. You may experience deep relaxing states that can promote awareness of yourself beyond the body or emotions that can lead you to the essence of your being, as well as a release from negative patterns.
11:30am Ecstatic Dance In this ecstatic dance workshop you will be guided to explore the phases of ecstatic dancing through the vehicle of the four directions. You will then be free to explore your own inner landscape and outer expression through your body. With your soul and the music as your guide, you will be encouraged to discover the ecstasy accessible when you let go of your conscious mind, and release into the intuitive sensuality of your primal body.
2:00pm Hayride Farm Tour Farm owner Pete Cashel will take you on a hay ride around parts of the 400-acre farm, discussing the area's history, geology, wildlife, ecological improvements Pete and Brenda have made on the farm, and their plans for the future. This is a great opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the land you'll be calling "home" for the next couple days!
2:00pm Gentle Self-Care Yoga & Sound Bath After a long, FUN-packed weekend enjoy this relaxing and rejuvenating practice. Starting with stillness to drop into our experience and time together. We’ll slowly move our bodies through gentle movements, with self-care and attention to every bit, stimulating and bringing awareness to the entire body. Ending in an extended shavasana with sound vibrations from the gong, singing bowls and drum.
2:00pm Mindful Drumming The Mindful Drum Workshop is a space for drumming that entrains one's brain to be in the present moment. In this workshop, participants will learn how to focus their mind in the present moment by drumming rhythms that connect to their heart center. Through intention setting, breathing, and drumming, participants will use their natural rhythm intuition to achieve a higher state of awareness which will result in oneness, increased brain activity, improved immune system function, enhanced mood, lower stress, happiness, and increased energy.
4:00pm Restorative Yoga & Reiki Finding a deep sense of inner peace is no easy task. The longer we practice it though the easier it is to maintain. Come dive deep within this 2 hour Restorative Yoga and Reiki healing session. Restorative Yoga is done by fully supporting yourself with pillows, blankets, bolsters and blocks while maintaining a pose for a period of time. Please bring any props you may have brought with you! Reiki is a Japanese form of healing that can help balance the Chakras and clear and cleanse the energetic bodies. Please note a lite laying of hands will occur throughout the class.
4:00pm Kirtan and Sacred Chant:
(Awakening Surrender) In the spirit of bhakti yoga, the yoga of love and devotion, we will engage in the heart-opening practices of traditional kirtan (call and response sanskrit chanting of the divine names) along with a few more contemporary versions of sacred chant. Chanting and music will be interspersed with silent sitting, readings, contemplations, and guided meditations that explore the concept of Surrender as it relates to our spiritual and everyday life path and practice.
4:00pm Dharma Transmissions (Transformation of Mundane Situations) Guided by Sharanam AnandaMa, These Dharma Transmissions deliver a constant reminder that all of us are Spiritual Beings on a long journey through many lifetimes and that eventually the Soul will seek Liberation from the wheel of Samsara (birth and death). There are many variations that happen yet there is a unified Presence of Awareness that Sharanam invites people to access. One thing that characterizes these sessions, is that he breaks down complex Vedic teachings and practices into Plain Spoken Modern English language. If there is time, he will also do questions and answers. Each session will also include Live Music by Sharanam.