2010  Calendar

 

 AYURVEDIC  MASSAGE,  FOOD,  YOGA  &  HISTORIC  TOUR  -  SRI  LANKA 

 

   14th - 29th  June  2010

AU $380 deposit

Balance payment US $1,420 twin share or US $1,650 single room on arrival in Sri Lanka

Cost includes:   Ayurveda package, breakfast, lunch and evening meal at Siddhalepa Ayurveda Resort, other hotel accommodation on tour, hotel transfers, air-conditioned coach, jeep hire for Safari,  breakfast and evening meal during tour, service charges and Government taxes, entrance fees at locations as per itinerary.

Cost does not include:  Airfare (please purchase your own ticket with an airline of your choice making sure that you arrive on 14th June at Colombo airport and depart 29th June; lunch and drinks during the 2nd week of tour or extra drinks at Siddhalepa Ayurveda Resort; laundry; phone calls; video and camera permits at certain sites.

14th - 19th Siddhalepa Ayurveda Resort, Wadduwa,  6 nights accommodation in Superior Balcony room with full board, includes meals, ayurvedic consultations, massage, shirodhara and herbal bath. 

The history of Siddhalepa in Sri Lanka dates back to 200 years with generations of the owning Hettigoda family playing a vital role in promoting the philosophy of Ayurveda in the country. With much experience and a reliable reputation for its Ayurvedic therapies, Siddhalepa has branched out to many areas including the establishment of Ayurvedic Hospitals, marketing of personal care herbal products ranging from toothpaste, soaps and medicinal oils, to the creation of health resorts such as the one in Wadduwa, as well as an Ayurvedic Spa in Germany. The latest addition is an Ayurvedic Spa in the heart of Colombo 7 that opened in December 2007. The Siddhalepa Health Resort in Wadduwa blends Ayurvedic therapies with a relaxing holiday. It is a great place for couples when one person is not as serious about Ayurveda or yoga as the other.

    

20th June - Travel to Nuwara Eliya via Kitulgala and visit St. Claire and Devon falls.  Afternoon city tour of Nuwara Eliya, a picturesque hill resort.

        

21st June - Depart to Kandy, visiting a tea plantation enroute.  Afternoon tour of Kandy city, Arts & Craft Centre, Gem and Lapidary Museum.  Evening Cultural Dance show and visit the Tooth Relic Temple.

     

22nd June - Walk through the Royal Botanical Garden and visit Pinnewela Elephant Orphanage.  The elephant orphanage is home to approximately 70 elephants of all ages. 

    

23rd  June - Travel to Polonnaruwa, an ancient site, home to Gal Vihara rock-cut Buddhist temple.  Enroute visit an herbal and spice garden at Mathale.

   

24th June - Depart for Trincomalee and stay at Nilaveli.  Leisurely afternoon. Next day tour of the city which is famous for its natural beauty, hot water springs at Kanniyai and Koneshwaram Hindu temple.

     

26th June - Travel to Sirgiriya for a  wildlife safari in the National Park after lunch.  Visit Sigiriya rock next morning.  This massive rock fortress rises 200 metres from the jungle scrub and was used by King Kashyapa in C5 AD to defend himself against his brother Mugalan.  The rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town.  Two moats, rampart and extensive gardens, including the renowned Water Gardens, ring the base of the rock.  In a sheltered pocket high up on the rock are the well-known frescos of the 'Sirgiiya Maidens'. 

   

28th June - Leave for Negombo and tour the city in the afternoon.

       

29th June depart Colombo airport. 

Things you need to know:-

• Deposit payment of AU$380.00 made to M. Saraswati, Bank of Queensland, BSB124001 A/C # 20108982.  Please indicate your name when doing internet banking or bank deposit.  Cheques can be posted to 21 Tarragon Place, Forest Lake  4078   QLD.  You can  pay deposit with PayPal $391.50 (please note it is an extra AU$11.50)
  
• Please arrange your flight so that you arrive at Colombo airport on 14th June.
• Balance payment of US$1,420.00 cash to be paid on arrival at Colombo airport to Damitha Chandratilake (tour organiser).
• You can change spending money at the airport or hotels.  Allow an extra $100 for lunches and drinks during the second week of tour.
• Internet Travel insurance is available from http://www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au/getaquote_holiday.php (under the listing UK & Asia) which is currently AU$88.00 for a single.  Phone # 1300 843 843
• You will be issued with a visa for Sri Lanka on arrival at Colombo airport.
• Check with your travel doctor for inoculations you may need.
• Apex Repel Stick (repellant) available from travel doctor or http://www.pulsepharmacy.com.au/Product/Repel-Tropical-Strength-Stick-75g.aspx
• 75ml bottle of antibacterial hand gel.
• Adapter plug for india if you need to recharge camera, etc.
• Clothing suggestions:-  t-shirts, sleeveless shirts, shorts, skirts, swim wear, sandals, thongs, hat.  Hill areas are cool so you will also need a cardigan or jumper or jacket, thermal singlet may be useful as it is light weight, long pants, socks, shoes.
• Personal toilettries.  Avoid fragrant scents as these can attract insects.
• Yoga mat for morning yoga.

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Workshops with Swami Muktibodha:

Sw. Muktibodha’s particular expertise is her ability to communicate
the ancient yogic practices to a modern audience.

FEBRUARY:

'Awakening your Inner Shiva & Shakti' Fri 19 – Sun 21   Residential programme  Rocklyn Ashram, Victoria Your unique journey in this life is limited only by your perception of your experiences.  Uplift your perception through the practices of tantric meditation and symbolism and your entire world can be transformed.  During this weekend you will explore the subtle dimensions in which you exist through asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha, yoga nidra and tantric mudra meditation and havan fire mantra meditation.  Residential weekend Fri 3 days $275 Contact Satyananda Yoga Rocklyn for more information 03-5345 7566  E:yogarock@satyananda.net

SYTA Professional Development Day Gladesville Community Centre, Hunters Hill        Saturday 27th February  9.30am – 3.30pm 'Teacher Burnout & How to Nurture Ourselves' An inspiring day of asana, pranayama & mudra with mantra, music, meditation, story telling and discussion.  Enquiries judyamorgan@optusnet.com.au or yellarock@nsw.chariot.net.au   MARCH: Exploring Hatha Yoga Pradipika Saturday 27th Manly Yoga and Meditation Centre 27 Pittwater Road Manly, NSW, 2095 Tel: (02) 9977 4725   Sunday 28th Wollongong  APRIL: 'Awakening your Inner Shiva & Shakti' 23rd - 25th Srinivasa Yoga House, Hamilton NZ There are two great forces that are underlying human existence. One is the mind, the other is the prana, and it is this mind which is the subject matter of tantra. The two forces underlying the human existence in tantra are known as Shiva and Shakti. Shiva is consciousness, Shakti is energy. Consciousness plus energy is existence. When consciousness and energy come into contact with each other and interaction takes place between them, creation begins. The tantric yogi tries to separate these twin principles by the practice of dhyana yoga, and in doing so he is able to create power, knowledge and experience. Full weekend cost $200. Experienced practitioners only. Begins Friday evening 7pm with Kirtan and Satsang. Ends Sunday 3pm. Includes lunch. Non residential. Billoting available. Contact Adhyatma • t 07 856 0009 • m 021 054 8756 • srinivasa@satyananda.net MAY:                                                                          Bendigo Saturday 15th 10am -4.30pm Sankalpa - a tool for change delve into each chakra to remove negative tendencies obstructing the fulfillment of your goal http://www.wellsfordforestretreat.com     JUNE: 'Ayurvedic Treatments, Yoga & Tour Sri Lanka'   14th - 29th June 2010 see above for details   JULY: 2nd - 4th Unravelling the Granthi knots Tattwa Shuddhi Oasis Holistic Singapore Block 10 Selegie Road #01-50, Selegie House, Singapore 180010 (view map and directions) Telephone: +65 6442 2881 www.oasisyoga.sg/schedule/events-workshops AUGUST: 20th - 22nd Beyond Breathing Space Saturday: Unravelling the Granthi knots Sunday:  Gayatri Sadhana Contact:  Kalikamurti Email: kalikamurti@beyondbreathingspace.com Phone 89 523 638 Mobile 0412 179957 www.beyondbreathingspace.com/workshops.html

SEPTEMBER: 'Sustaining Sakshi Bhava (the ability to observe objectively)' Residential programme   26th Sept - 1st Oct    Mangrove Retreat Centre NSW Ride the waves of life with the tools of tantra.  Establish sakshi bhava, the ability to witness life, while remaining unaffected by the ever-changing circumstances.  Explore your pranic body rhythms; focus intensely on the breath and meditate deeply on the elements of nature with Swara Yoga.  Supporting sesion focus on self awareness and maintaining balance.  This is an advanced sadhana retreat suitable for experienced teachers and students. Contact:  Satyananda Yoga Mangrove    ph: 02-4377 1171   E: mangrove @satyananda.net To see Satyananda Yoga Mangrove Creek NSW click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkYOs_0CPb0 OCTOBER: 16th & 17th Hobart Yoga & Meditation Centre 4 St Johns Ave, New Town 7008 PO Box 140, South Hobart 7004 tel 03 6228 2844 email hobart@satyananda.net

Suggested workshop formats that can be organized with Swami Muktibodhananda

Sadhana practice and Self Knowledge Meditation Retreat - suitable for one or two day programs and specifically for a weekend residential course:  designed for those who are able to sit for 2 hours at half hour intervals within a day. It is and opportunity to leave the distraction of the outer world and turn inwards to connect deeply with your spirit and ongoing commitment to your personal dharma path. The theme is swadhyaya self study through extended meditation by employing the concepts and techniques related to sankalpa resolve, shakti energy, shiva consciousness, witnessing the mind by developing sakshi bhava, the feeling of being an objective observer, together with the supporting practices of mauna silence, asana postures, pranayama breathing, mudra gesture, mantra sound and dharana concentration. Alternatively the theme could be: (i) Tattwa Shuddhi purification of the tattwa elements earth, water, fire, air, and ether through tantric meditation.  Talks would then include what is Tattwa Shuddhi and how it should be practiced, what are the tattwa elements and how they relate to your life.  Or the theme could be (ii) Swara Yoga the tantric science of brain breathing.  Talks would include the importance of breathing through the right, left or both nostrils and the nasal biorhythms that correlate to the moon phases; what are shakti energy and shiva consciousness and how they manifest in the body and tattwa elements.  Or you could integrate the theme of meditation with (iii) Prana Vidya knowledge of prana energy utilisation in the body.  For the more advanced meditators and hatha yogis (iv) Kriya Yoga retreats can be organized.  Talks would include discussion about Kriya and Kundalini Yoga. Day One Example: 5.30 or 6am - Early Morning class 2 hrs:  Chakra specific Asana postures, Pranayama breathing, brief yoga nidraä and ½hr meditation Breakfast: vegetarian 8.45am - Talk ½hr:  Mind according to yoga and how to deal with the mind.   Meditation ½hr:  Variation of Antar Mauna inner silence  Tea 10.00am - Talk ½hr:  What is Sankalpa resolve and how to manifest the sankalpa.  Yoga Nidraä ½hr Deep Relaxation 11.30am – Chankramanam walking meditation Lunch - vegetarian 1.00pm - Talk ½hr: Importance of Mantra sound Meditation ½hr:  Visualization and Mantra repetition Tea 2.30pm - Talk ½hr:  What is Shakti goddess energy Meditation - Ganapati Yantra & Mantra meditation or Yagya fire ceremony 4.00pm – 45 min. Asana posture class to chakra chanting Meditation ½hr – on the Chakra energy centers 5.30pm - Maha-mrityun-jaya mantra chanting for health Evening meal - vegetarian 7.00pm – Kirtan singing various mantra sounds to tunes  (bring your musical instruments) Meditation ½hr – Aum chanting Mauna silence until after breakfast Day Two Example: 5.30 or 6am - Early Morning class 2 hrs:  Chakra specific Asana postures, Pranayama breathing, brief yoga nidraä and ½hr meditation Breakfast - vegetarian 8.45am - Talk ½hr:  Symbolisms of Lakshmi abundance Meditation - ½hr:  Lakshmi Yantra & Mantra meditation Yoga Nidraä ½hr Deep Relaxation 10.30am - Tea 11.00am - Talk ½hr: Importance of Mudra gestures Meditation ½hr:  Prana Mudra Lunch - vegetarian 1.00pm – 1hr of Questions and Answers Finish with Kirtan & Meditation The Quintessential on Hatha Yoga Pradipika During this program you will explore the ancient practices elucidated in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Swatmarama to discover their relevance in your life today. The program includes theory and practice of hatha yoga and kundalini yoga to awaken awareness of soul consciousness. Hatha yoga classes - based on practices from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, to include asana postures, pranayama breathing, mudra energy gestures and bandha energy locks. Talks include - History of Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga.  Difference between the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and Swatmarama’s HathaYoga Pradipika. Involution of Cosmic Energy & Consciousness; Evolution of the Microcosmic Consciousness & Energy What is Kundalini Shakti energy & its relevance to your yoga practice Understanding your chakra energy centers and how to tap into them Practical sessions include – Hatha yoga classes based on practices from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika that include asana postures, pranayama breathing, mudra energy gestures, bandha energy locks, meditation techniques such as trataka gazing at a candle flame or crystal ball, yantra or mandala, mantra sound repetition, antar mauna observing the mind to develop inner silence and yoga nidra.     When organizing programs with Sw. Muktibodha you will need to provide suitable transport, lodging, vegetarian meals and an appropriate payment for her expertise, as well as facility for powerpoint presentation or photocopy handouts to students.  Please specify if Certificates of Attendance should be issued. Contact by email:  muktibodha@gmail.com