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ONLINE Yoga Sutra Meditation Retreat with Yogacharya Location: ONLINE via Zoom

Master Your Mind: Insights and Practices from Patanjali's Yoga Sutra
ONLINE MEDITATION RETREAT
with Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian

April 15 - 18, 2021
Thursday Afternoon - Sunday Morning

Registration for this program is closed.
       
                   
"Success in superconscious meditation comes quickly to those who are intensely focused. " —Sutra 1.21

Establish a strong foundation for steady, illuminating, satisfying, and successful practice of superconscious meditation. Learn how to meditate effectively, overcome the obstacles to your practice, and experience transformative higher states of consciousness.

This retreat includes:

  • An introduction and overview of Patanjali's Yoga Sutra, the essential guide to meditation and skillful living 
  • Contemplation of essential sutras to inform and inspire spiritual transformation
  • Insights into the processes of the mind and the nature of Absolute Reality
  • Meditation exercises from the sutras to clarify the mental field

Sessions with Yogacharya include teachings on the sutras, meditation practice, contemplation, and Q&A. Additional sessions with CSE teachers include devotional chanting, hatha yoga, and morning puja for meditation.

Registration and a commitment to attend all sessions are required to participate and receive sutra study support materials. Video recordings will be available to support participants in different time zones.

    RETREAT PROGRAM OFFERED ON DONATION BASIS
    Registration fee covers basic administrative costs. The retreat itself is offered on a donation basis to support the CSE ministry and to continue offering online programs like this one. You can offer a donation during the registration process or donate here at anytime. You will also have an opportunity to contribute throughout the retreat.

    RETREAT SCHEDULE  (U.S. Pacific Time)   
    A commitment to attend all sessions is required to participate.
    Recordings will be available to support participants in different time zones. 

         

    Thursday (4/15/21)

      4:30 PM   How to Set-up Your Home Meditation Retreat       
      6:45 PM   Chanting  

      7:00 PM   Opening Session     

      Friday (4/16/21)           

          6:30 AM   Morning Meditation
          7:30 AM   Breakfast / Exercise / Walking Meditation
        10:00 AM   Morning Session
        12:00 PM   Lunch
          1:30 PM   Afternoon Session  
          3:00 PM   Hatha Yoga & Meditation
          5:30 PM   Dinner
          6:45 PM   Chanting
          7:00 PM   Evening Session         

        Saturday (4/17/21)           

            6:30 AM   Morning Meditation
            7:30 AM   Breakfast / Exercise / Walking Meditation
          10:00 AM   Morning Session
          12:00 PM   Lunch
            1:30 PM   Afternoon Session  
            3:00 PM   Hatha Yoga & Meditation
            5:30 PM   Dinner
            6:45 PM   Chanting
            7:00 PM   Evening Session         

          Sunday (4/18/21)

              6:30 AM   Morning Meditation / Retreat Concludes
            10:00 AM   Sunday Satsang (recommended)

            PARTICIPANT WAIVER OF LIABILITY

            This program includes one or more Meditation and Hatha Yoga sessions. By registering and participating in this program, you agree to the Participant Waiver of Liability.