Winter Retreat - Journey Within

All human experience comes from the causal body, through the subtle body, to the physical body.

Within sushumna, there are the three major channels that run the length of the spine. In the “central channel,” there is the Sarasvati Nadi. 

Through the soorya akasha (luminous space) that Sri Shyamji’s voice produces, we will gain entry into and experience the Sarasvati Nadi, the source of all creativity. Within this exquisite silence of soorya akasha, sound sensitivity is greatly magnified.

Sri Shyamji will explain the tratak on yantra (geometric diagram) leading to the visual pathway to purify the thinking.

The Microchakra psychology of the Agya (sixth) chakra will be presented to understand the complexity of the causal body.

Blocked microchakras may be opened. 

Expect a transformation!

Retreat Agenda and Practices:*

Sunrise meditation with recorded sounds (sent via email on Sunday after the reterat starts)

Eight classes with Sri Shyamji:

Includes Microchakra Psychology, Naada (yoga of sound) and Svar (yoga of breath).

Microtone chanting.

Four group classes with Marina Toleva: 

Chanting by Sri Shyamji's recordings extracted from the classes, InnerTuning exercises & Nutrition.

Suggested reference: MICROCHAKRAS, InnerTuning for Psychological Well-being, by Sri Shyamji Bhatnagar.

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Schedule for the classes on Zoom adjusted for NYC and Paris time:

Sunday, December 26th
8:30 am NYC time/14:30 Paris time - Introduction Class with Marina
10:00 - 11:30 Noon NYC time/ 16:00-17:30 Paris time - First Class with Sri Shyamji
2:00 - 3:30 pm NYC time/ 20:00-21:30 Paris time -  Second Class with Sri Shyamji

Monday, December 27th - Tuesday, December 28th - Wednesday, December 29th
8:30 am NYC time/14:30 Paris time - Group class with Marina: Chanting by Shyamji's recordings & InnerTuning exercises & Nutrition
10:30 - 12:00 Noon NYC time/ 16:30-18:00 Paris time - First Class with Sri Shyamji
2:00 - 3:30 pm NYC time/ 20:00-21:30 Paris time - Second Class with Sri Shyamji
3:30 pm NYC time/ 21:30 Paris time Retreat concludes

*Schedule is subject to change

The full schedule adjusted for Pacific, Eastern and European time  will be sent after Registration.

Please note: the suggested dietary protocol is offered for participants who would like to incorporate the purification diet into their retreat experience. Those who are not intending to follow the purification dietary protocol, will receive a suggested, simpler protocol. It will be explained during the Introductory class.

Ayurvedic dietary protocol for Purification retreat

The retreat's dietary protocol will address allergies, skin problems, headache, joint pain, sore throat, constipation, fatigue, and other health issues.

We experience these symptoms when our lymphatic system is compromised. The ayurvedic winter protocol will help to cleanse the toxins stored in our fat cells, stabilize your mood, and increase mental clarity.

The diet is designed to enhance fat metabolism in the cells. Because fat is a stable fuel, you will experience a sense of calm when you enter the fat metabolism mode. You will have an opportunity to learn how to prepare and enjoy organic, gluten-free purifying vegetarian meals. The diet will be supplemented with cleansing and digestive herbs and supplements.

This protocol will help to detox and nourish your lymphatic system.

The customized dietary protocol, the foods and supplementation for the entire retreat will be designed for each participant depending upon their needs.

Upon completion of your registration, a list of materials recommended for the purification will be sent to you. 

REGISTRATION

The contribution to the Chakra Institute, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit

- For participants in Europe: please inquire via email with the bank information in Europe to send your contribution of 400 Euro.

- For participants in USA: please inquire the address to mail your check or money order of $450 to Chakra Institute

- Other countries: please inquire other payment options or make your contribution via PayPal.

 When registration is received, we will email the Zoom meeting identifiers to join for each class.

What is Soorya Akasha?

Akasha is the element of the fifth chakra, the source of speech, listening upon the quality of the sound, akasha will be more or less refined. Among the finest akaaha is soorya akasha. Some of the many beneficial effects of Sorya Akasha are:

• Establishes new connections among neurons

• Produces a healing effect on the immune system

• Aides integration of all three fields: causal, subtle and physical

• Reduces breathing rate

• Brings contentment to the seven chakra minds

• Integrates the left and right hemispheres of the brain

• Refines the early (reptilian and mammalian) brain

• Aides unattached observation of phenomenal world

• Stimulates opening of the sixth microchakra™of the fifth chakra, the locus of the Inner Guru

• Facilitates meditation