Investigating your Soul's True Nature

October 17 - 19, 2008

Sivananda Ashram Yoga Ranch ~ Woodbourne, New York

The DeafYoga Foundation is excited to announce a Weekend Yoga Intensive for the Deaf Community and its members. We are honored to offer this event at the beautiful and serene Sivananda Yoga Ranch in Woodbourne, New York.  This intensive will be guided by Lila Lolling,  Jamie Yost, Sarada Devi and Srinivasan.  Come and explore the deeper meaning and essence of Yoga within this beautiful Yoga monastery.

This Weekend Yoga Intensive will be just what you need to step into the life of a traditional yogi.  Your day begins with a Community Satsang*, then a 2-hour yoga class (perfect for beginners) and then brunch... all by 10am.  :)  Then you can participate in Karma Yoga, followed by an afternoon lecture or walk, another 2-hour asana class, dinner and Satsang.  Your lecture topics will be focused on investigating the True Nature of your Spirit.  Since we are investigating the essence of your soul, please expect a spiritual vibe to reflect within the teachings and the environment.

We look forward to meeting/seeing you soon and learning together the true meaning of Yoga.

  5:30a - wake up

  6:00a - satsang

  8:00a - asana class

10:00a - brunch

11:00a - karma yoga

12:00p - free time

  2:00p - lecture

  4:00p - asana class

  6:00p - dinner

  8:00p - satsang

10:30p - lights out

  5:30a - wake up

  6:00a - satsang

  8:00a - asana class

10:00a - brunch

11:00a - karma yoga

12:00p - room checkout

12:00p - closing circle

  2:00p - departure

* departure time can vary, but please make plans to stay for the closing circle.

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Saturday

Sunday

* Satsang is a group meditation (30 minutes), chanting (30 minutes) and lecture (45 minutes).  This is a time of inward reflection, celebration and devotion.  The satsang is deaf-friendly with incorporation of Bharata Natyam dance mudras during the chanting and a sign language interpreter during the lecture.

To participate in the DC carpool to the Ashram, please email Jamie. 

For directions to the Ashram, click here.

What to Bring

1. •yoga mat
          we have some on site if you do not own one or wish to bring.
   

2. •comfortable, loose exercise clothes
   

3. •journal / notebook
   

4. •alarm clock
   

5. •money for bookstore shopping and closing donation
   

6. •personal shower/toilet needs
   

7. •swimsuit for the sauna
   

*  bedding (sheets/blankets) and towels provided.  all food vegetarian home-made meals.  most rooms sleep 2-4 people.  if you have specific roommate preferences, please let us know.

  2:00p - registration opens

  4:00p - asana class

  6:00p - dinner

  8:00p - satsang* (1st official event)

10:30p - lights out

Weekend Schedule

Retreat Description

Retreat Cost

Retreat Base Cost* - $165 (Includes accommodations, meals, lectures, hatha yoga classes)
*  Base Cost includes the above.  DYF firmly believes that everyone should have access to yoga, regardless of income level.  
Therefore, at the end of the retreat we ask for a donation for DYF and/or the yoga teachers for their volunteered offerings.

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