Summer Residential Programme

Welcome to our Summer residential weekend, a chance for you to learn how regular meditation and Hatha Yoga can enhance your life and well being, and further develop your spiritual practice by increasing the depth of your knowledge and experience.

This weekend will focus on the above topic as taught in authentic scriptures. The daily application will gradually lead us along the path of spiritual progress by reducing our afflictions and developing spiritual capacity. Suits all level of abilities.

Residential Weekend Programme

Rooms and dorms spaces are allocated on a first come first serve basis. Hurry book now. 

Persons whose contact details are known to us do not need to fill in the form, just email us and pay online quoting Reference: GP Programme

This amount is the minimum that enable the Trust to maintain a programme, but is not sufficient to maintain the facilities. This amount is kept low so that all could benefit from the teachings. Larger donations are always welcomed and this would help maintain the programmes and facilities for the upliftment of all.

Gurupurnima is traditionally an opportunity to offer dakshina/monetary support for the teacher. It's an expression of a student's appreciation, respect and gratitude for the teachers and the teachings given which supports the teacher for the whole year. Please place the dakshina in an envelope in the dakshina basket by the teacher's seat.

Rules for Programme

 While on programmes at the Ashram, we should endeavour to follow at least the first five of the Eight Limbs of Yoga as expounded by Patanjali.

These 5 limbs are as follows:

1.  The Yama (Restraints) which control the senses and help withdrawing the mind from the sense objects.

•  Ahimsa – Non-Hurting

  Refrain from hurting others mentally and physically, including ourselves.

• Satya- Truth

By dwelling in the truth. ie. Restraint of speech and not indulging bluntness.

• Asteya- Non-Stealing

Not taking what is not given or offered.

• Brahmachraya- Celibacy

Seeing the spirit in others, not the body of others.

• Aparigraha- Non-Receipt of Gifts

Not looking for reward in terms of remuneration, social appreciation and praise from others.

2. The Niyamas (Vows)

• Sauca- The internal and external cleanliness of the body and purity of mind.

• Santosa- Satisfaction and contentment.

• Tapas- Controlling the body, mind and senses.

• Svadhyaya- Studying The Sutras, Upanishads and Gita.

• Ishvara Pranidhana- Complete surrender to God.

3.  Asana (Sitting)

Creating the spiritual habit of sitting for meditation. So this can be developed naturally and at length.

4. Pranayama (Control of Prana)

Control of the Prana within the body and mind which leads to the natural and deep state of Pratyahara.

5.  Pratyahara (Introspection)

The complete withdrawal of the mind and senses from the body during the practice of meditation, which leads us to the state of concentration, contemplation and Samadhi.

 In addition to the above, we also expect the following mode of conducts for all programmes or events held by the Ashram as follows:

 Seva

Everyone is allocated Seva slots. Seva gives you a chance to practise and perform your duties for the Ashram with detachment and without expectation. We encourage you to maintain silence and contemplation of Atman as you go about your assigned duties.

Dress code

For comfort and convenience in meditation and the rest of the programme, please wear loose fitting clothing. Shirts must cover the upper arms and the midriff and wear full length trousers. Please, no see-through or low cut tops, tights or leotards. We also ask that your clothes be neat and clean.  It is also unnecessary to wear jewellery, make-up, perfume or other forms of adornment during your stay.         

White clothes are normally worn for all programmes.

You may bring a shawl to use while sitting for meditation.

Cleanliness

All persons attending are expected to take a shower each morning before meditation; even if a shower has been taken the previous evening.

Silence

As part of our Satya practise, please try to observe as much silence as possible during the programmes. Try not to indulge in chit-chat or gossip. With the exception of practical and organisational matters and spiritual question and answer sessions.

The programs and Satsangas should not to be viewed as a social gathering, or opportunity to meet and make new friends. These programmes are for our and others spiritual upliftment and growth.

Food

Strict vegetarian meals are served in the programme. Vegan options are also available.

Please be respectful by not bringing any non-vegetarian products onto the premises, or store food in your room.

Intoxicants

No cigarettes, alcohol or drugs are to be consumed inside or outside the premises as part of the Sauca observances.

Following the Schedule

We ask that you follow and take part in the whole schedule. There is sufficient free time provided in the schedule to rest, relax and reflect on the teachings.

 Please see Hatha Yoga section on what to bring for Hatha Yoga practice.

Schedule may change slightly due to unforeseeable circumstances