Events underway: | Ananda Virtual Community Retreat June 28 - July 1, 2012 Thursday, 28 June, 02:00 PM » Sunday, 1 July, 02:00 PM | | | For 2012, we will be combining the Ananda Virtual Community Retreat with the 43rd Anniversary of Ananda's Communities - allowing us to join in and be part of the greater worldwide movement of Ananda's Communities.
It will also be the 40th Anniversary of Education for Life, an educational system created by Swami Kriyananda. Education for Life is a philosophy of holistic education for children that emphasizes experiential learning, spiritual development, and practical skills for living such as concentration, self-discipline, and compassion.
Swami Kriyananda will be at Ananda Village and will give the main talk on Saturday June 30th (health permitting*) on Communities and Education for Life.
Rates are listed below. We hope you can come!
In Divine Friendship and Joy,
Melody and Ashleigh
Program Schedule
Thursday June 28
- 2:00 pm Check-in time
- 4:45 pm Sadhana at Expanding Light (Energization, Yoga, Chanting, Meditation)
- 6:30 pm Dinner together at Expanding Light with Melody and Ashleigh
- 7:30 pm Orientation led by Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi – Children’s Choir Concert
Friday June 29
- 6:30 am Sadhana at Expanding Light (Energization, Yoga, Chanting, Meditation)
- 8:30 am Breakfast in silence
- 10:30 pm Keynote by Nayaswami Nitai followed by talks by Education for Life School Alumni and their parents
- 12:00 pm Meditation
- 12:30 pm Lunch together at Expanding Light with Melody and Ashleigh
- 2:30 pm Satsang Together - place to be announced
- Alternate Activity: Games that Educate, and Applying Education for Life for Everyone
- 4:45 pm Sadhana at Expanding Light (Energization, Yoga, Chanting, Meditation)
- 6:30 pm Dinner together at Expanding Light with Melody and Ashleigh
- 7:30 pm Kirtan (Devotional Chanting) led by the White Light Kirtan group
Saturday June 30
- 6:30 am Sadhana at Expanding Light (Energization, Yoga, Chanting, Meditation)
- 8:30 am Breakfast in silence
- 10:30 am Talk by Swami Kriyananda (health permitting*) on Communities and Education for Life
- 12:00 pm Meditation
- 12:30 pm Lunch together at Expanding Light with Melody and Ashleigh
- 2:30 pm Panel of Education for Life Teachers
- Alternate activity: Service together helping prepare food
- 4:45 pm Sadhana at Expanding Light (Energization, Yoga, Chanting, Meditation)
- 6:30 pm Dinner at Expanding Light
- 7:30 pm Video of Education for Life Worldwide
Sunday July 1
- 6:30 am Sadhana at Expanding Light (Energization, Yoga, Chanting, Meditation)
- 8:30 am Breakfast (not in silence)
- 9:30 am Wrap-up
- 10:00 am Purification Ceremony at Expanding Light
- 11:00 am Sunday Service with Swami Kriyananda (health permitting*)
- 12:30 pm Lunch at Expanding Light and “good-byes”
* Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi will substitute for Swami Kriyananda if needed
Rates include program, three nights stay, and all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner):
- RV/ Tent - $303
- Shared Standard Room - $393
- Private Standard Room - $573
- Shared Deluxe Room - $513
- Private Deluxe Room - $753
Day Guest without accommodation - $66 per day (does not include meals)
The retreat will take place at the Expanding Light Retreat. There may be a possibly of staying at Gaia House but we will not know until early 2012. All Sadhanas (Energization, Yoga, Chanting, Meditation), Meals, Classes will be held at the Expanding Light.
Check in time 2:00 PM on June 28
Check out time 10:00 AM on July 1
To make your reservation, please call the Expanding Light Retreat 1-800-346-5350
If you register on the Expanding Light Retreat website, you will see the program listed as, "Ananda's Anniversary and 40th Anniversary of Education for Life Schools."
Be sure to let them know you are an Ananda Virtual Community Member.
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