EGO DEATH & DIVINE REBIRTH: The Time is Now!
March 31 – April 6, 2012

The destiny of every human soul is to die to its false egoic structure and depressive sense of lack and become fully alive as the Holy Spirit. Semana Santa (Easter Week) 2012 is the perfect moment to immerse yourself in a transformational Sat Yoga retreat and joyfully crack the deadened ego shell to reveal a vibrant love for life that is hidden in your Heart.

The universal method of spiritual transfiguration and the completion of the highest purpose of each human being is to die while alive. This journey, the entire play of consciousness, is revealed in the archetypal imagery of Christ on the cross, dying to all bodily and egoic identification, leaving all suffering behind, only to be reborn, resurrected as the radiant God Self.

Becoming dead as an ego and fully radiant as the true Self is not just held as a Christian aspiration, but is the method espoused by such great figures in world spirituality as Shankara, Buddha and Muhammad, and by such well-known sages in their various traditions as Meister Eckhart, Ibn Arabi, Rumi, and Dogen Zenji. It can be truly said that this is the one universal religion. To die to the ego and be reborn as Spirit (or, using the terminology of other traditions, as Atman, Brahman, Buddha-consciousness, Emptiness, or as Sat-Chit-Ananda—Being-Awareness-Bliss)—this is the one attainment that unites all spiritual paths.

In this retreat, we will receive shakti and wisdom-infused teachings about the true nature of Reality. Extended periods of ecstatic silence will melt away worry, dis-ease and anxiety forever. The sacred nature of Arunachala will revitalize and reconnect each soul to universal consciousness.

Join us…
Don’t miss this very auspicious opportunity…
Why not die while alive?
There is nothing to hold onto.
Only then can we truly participate in the Rebirth of cosmic harmony.
Surrender is sweet, very sweet.
God is Real.
And the Real is God.
You are That.

 

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• 6 nights shared accommodations in our tranquil and attractive bhavans (abodes/cabins)

• 3 healthful vegetarian meals a day, morning chai (tea) and snacks

• Profound teachings to understand and dissolve the ego structure that occludes lasting happiness

• Daily deep meditative practices to achieve immersion into the Silent Awareness

• Asana (physical yoga) practice and Nada yoga (mantra chanting and sacred singing)

• Rejuvenating hikes in nature & excursions to our sacred river

• Guided tour of permaculture and sustainable projects

• Creative writing classes

• Meditative walks in the surrounding beauty of our ashram land

• Joyful participation in the ashram community

A Sample Day at a Sat Yoga Retreat

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3:45 am Wake up bell

4:00 am Early morning silent meditation and spiritual teaching

5:30 am Enjoy morning chai and a quiet space for continued meditation and reflection in the meditation hall or outside in our gardens

6:30 am Sunrise asana class overlooking the beautiful valley of Arunachala (our sacred mountain)

7:30 am Breakfast of fresh fruits, cereals, toast and delicious hot dishes

8:30 am Personal time

9:00 am Morning activity: outdoor excursions, meditations, and classes

12:00 pm Personal time or karma yoga (volunteer service) in the kitchen

2:30 pm Gourmet vegetarian lunch followed by a dessert and coffee or tea

3:30 pm Personal reflection time or karma yoga (volunteer service) clean up

5:00 pm Evening class and meditation

7:00 pm Light nutritious soup dinner

Contribution

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Sat Yoga is a wisdom school and spiritual community that operates on an economy of love and generosity. Your donations and the voluntary service of students enable us to continue our work. All contributions are used for offering free classes, inspirational and educational activities, our wisdom-filled website, and building our ashram and retreat center. We also use donation funds to further research projects in permaculture and spiritual transformation that are shared with the wider community of people interested in solving the problems of the world. Sat Yoga sponsors a growing group of volunteers who selflessly serve the community and work diligently on purification of their souls. We sincerely hope that our efforts will benefit your spiritual development, bring you joy and insight, and inspire you to achieve your own highest potential. Your support of Sat Yoga is greatly appreciated.

Keeping with the tradition and giving spirit of an authentic ashram, our visitors are all expected to share in the daily karma yoga (volunteer service). Those paying at the Sat Yoga Community tier may be assigned to extra duties and occasionally will be asked to sacrifice participation in a planned activity if needed.

Cost: $950*
* Note, this price is for international visitors. Local residents and Sat Yoga community members please inquire about modified prices.

Contributions include: all retreat meals and snacks, accommodations in shared rooms/bathrooms, meditation gatherings, teachings, asana classes, various transformational activities, karma yoga and nature walks. Transportation is not included in this price.

Accommodations

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Nestled among flourishing gardens and panoramic mountain views, our six comfortable bhavans (spiritual abodes) offer the ideal space to embark on a transformative inner journey. Each simple yet tastefully designed room provides comfortable sleeping space for two*, a private balcony and large windows that overlook the natural beauty of the surrounding environment. The soothing sounds of nearby streams and sweet songs of native birds create the perfect conditions for deep meditation and relaxation.

*All prices are based on same-gender shared accommodations.

Meals

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Seva

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Sat Yoga retreat has the power to make us whole. This power comes from the combination of meditation, spiritual teachings, and service to the spiritual community, seva, done in a state of karma yoga, egoless and joyful spontaneity and love. Seva or service done while your attention is immersed in meditative silence that is detached from any particular outcome or result leads to effortless and enjoyable work. Only when the love and joyful energy field of karma yoga is spread by example through seva, can an ashram be sustainable.

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