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“Study”

AUDIO

Swami Radha asks questions around scripture. Who is the source? Is the wisdom that was true thousands of years ago still relevant now? You can listen to it here:

TEACHING IDEAS

  1. Study a book or scripture. Form a study group – live or Skype – and meet weekly to broaden your perspective. Decide how your group will work. For example, you may choose to silently read together; or read during the week then reflect together in the group; or divide the group time into one hour of personal study, one hour of discussion. A helpful way to start is to ask what your question is, then use the text to respond. Access the Yasodhara Teachers Network (YTN) to gather a like-minded group or to post your highlights. Suggestions: Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Mahabharata, Ananda Lahari, Serpent Power, or any of our Timeless Books.
  2. Go deeply into a practice such as the Divine Light Invocation. Take it further. Research how the Light is universal and where it comes into other religions. Or work with one asana, doing your own research into the symbolism. Bring in the Light. Find out how the asana relates to the Kundalini system. Deepen your practice of this asana until it becomes your own.
  3. Study your health. Discover what foods work for you, what exercises. What are your cycles? How does your posture affect your attitude?
  4. Study the world around you -a mind-expanding aspect such as space, sun, moon, stars or a biological aspect such as trees or mushrooms. Use your study to open to wonder. Is there something you always wanted to know about or something new that wants your attention?
  5. What does it mean to be spiritual? What do you think? What do other people think? Interview a variety of people. Blog or report to the YTN. What are you learning?
  6. Use your art to explore a quality such as Light, gratitude or generosity. Where do you find this quality in your day? Express your discoveries through your art – photography, drawing, collage, etc.
  7. Study our spiritual tradition of mantra, brahmacharya, sanyas. Read from our own and other lineages; focus on practice.
  8. If you are fluent in another language, translate a prayer, the Divine Light Invocation or a book.
  9. At the end of the month, pull together your learning in a meaningful way—for example, through a booklet, a summary, thesis or portfolio. Have a goal to target your learning using your question as a guide.

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Cancellation Policy

To reserve your space we require a non-refundable $300 deposit at the time of booking. If you cancel prior to 14 days before the start date of your program, the deposit is non-refundable but may be transferred to another stay at the Ashram booked within a year of the original registration. Deposits for stays cancelled within 14 days of the start date will not be refunded and cannot be transferred to another stay. If you depart early during a program, full tuition and room charges still apply. Thank you for your consideration that will help make space available for other guests.

Cancellation Policy

To reserve your space we require a non-refundable $300 deposit at the time of booking.

  • The $300 deposit is non-refundable, but if you cancel with at least two weeks’ notice, your payment may be transferred to another stay at the Ashram. 
  • If the cancellation is made less than 14 days before the start of the course, the deposit is not transferable. 
  • Deposits transferred following a cancellation are converted into a booking credit. This credit must be applied to a retreat scheduled within twelve (12) months of the cancellation date. 
  • If the credit is not used within this period, it will expire and be forfeited. Expired credits have no cash value and will not be refunded or extended.

Thank you for your consideration that will help make space available for other guests.