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Master Your Yoga Practice with the Power of Tantra
The Advanced Techniques of Kundalini and Chakras
May 12—15, 2016
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In this program you will learn the secret of a living tradition—the art of deepening your practice with the combined forces of tantra and kundalini, and infusing your body and mind with renewed vigor and vitality.
The program is grounded in tantric ideology: the human body is a universe in miniature. In this body, we find what we seek provided we have access to kundalini shakti, the vast power lying dormant within us. The ultimate goal of yoga sadhana is to awaken and become connected to this shakti. We feel empowered, fulfilled, and truly healed only when this shakti awakens from within, giving us the confidence to shape our life as we choose. By using the time-tested techniques taught in the Yoga Sutra and prominent tantric texts such as the Saundaryalahari (The Wave of Beauty and Bliss), you’ll discover this hidden treasure buried in your own body and mind. This is what masters like Patanjali call yoga.
Highlights of this program include:
- Looking at our body, mind, emotions, and biological urges through the lens of science, spirituality, and mysticism
- Dynamics of kundalini shakti, the network of nadis (energy channels), and the system of chakras as the way to reconnect with the pool of the inner healing force
- Panditji’s own lively routine of asana, pranayama, bandha, and mudra, which you can use to enhance the quality of your personal practice as a student, and to broaden the scope of your teachings if you are a teacher
- In addition to structured lectures and workshops on tantra, kundalini, and practices directly related to the Yoga Sutra and the Saundaryalahari, you will participate in practicums focused on:
- Gaining access to and stabilizing the pelvic floor
- Developing strength in the sacrum and surrounding area
- Gaining access to the abdominal cavity and energizing the solar plexus
- Increasing flexibility and strength in the spinal column and supportive muscles, thus releasing tension in the shoulders and upper back
- Gaining access to the eyebrow center and replenishing your brain and nervous system
This practice-driven workshop is designed for those who have studied The Secret of the Yoga Sutra and the Yoga Sutra Master Course or taken the Living Tantra or Sage programs with Pandit Rajmani Tigunait.
Email [email protected] for prerequisite details.
Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD
Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD, is a modern-day master and living link in the unbroken Himalayan Tradition. He is the successor to Sri Swami Rama of the Himalayas, and the spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute. As the author of numerous books, including his autobiography Touched by Fire: The Ongoing Journey of a Spiritual...
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Himalayan Institute Retreat Center
For more than fifty years, the Himalayan Institute’s Retreat Center has been a gathering place for people seeking inspiration and aspiring to restore inner balance. Home to a vibrant community of yogis, it’s a place for seekers wishing to study the ancient tradition of yoga and to deepen the connection between themselves and the world around them. Whether you visit for a weekend retreat, a personal getaway, or one of our longer-term programs, your visit to the Himalayan Institute will accelerate your personal journey of rejuvenation and transformation.
Free Wifi
400-Acre Campus
On-Site Cafe
Meditation Shrine
Wooded Hiking Trails
Pond with Kayaks
On-Site Wellness Center
Bonfires and Stargazing
Bookstore and Giftshop
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Sacred Space
The Sri Vidya Shrine is the spiritual heart of the Himalayan Institute. This sanctuary offers an ideal setting for silent meditation and group spiritual practice, a cornerstone of the Himalayan Tradition for thousands of years. Open to seekers of all backgrounds and traditions, the Shrine provides a serene, sacred space for meditation, quiet reflection, prayer, and contemplation.
Nourishing Meals
Our nutritionally balanced vegetarian meals are thoughtfully prepared to nourish body, mind, and spirit. Each of our three daily meals is designed to be easily digestible and to support a meditative lifestyle. Sharing meals here naturally fosters connection, offering both deep nourishment and a sense of community.
Loving Community
The Himalayan Institute welcomes people from all walks of life. With a blend of short-term guests, long-term visitors, and a vibrant residential community, the atmosphere here is warm, inviting, and rooted in kindness, generosity, and service. It’s a place where friendships form naturally, often becoming the kind of connections that feel like family, and last a lifetime.
Rest in Nature
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Poconos, the Himalayan Institute’s 400-acre campus offers breathtaking views, scenic hiking trails, and quiet spaces for reflection and contemplation. Walking is a favorite activity, whether along our groomed trails or meandering paved roads, inviting both movement and mindful presence in nature.
Conscious Simplicity
At the Himalayan Institute, we embrace simplicity in all aspects of life, from our surroundings to our approach to yoga. By minimizing distractions, we create space to strengthen the inner self and quiet the mind. Guided by authenticity and grounded in philosophy rather than frills, we support a path of meaningful personal growth.
Treat Yourself
Our Himalayan Café serves the Institute’s signature chai, coffee, and homemade cookies and treats on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The 24/7 Tea Lounge offers a variety of herbal teas for anytime enjoyment. On campus, the MOKA Origins Factory is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering handcrafted, ethically sourced chocolate and coffee, with free tours and tastings on Saturdays.
$399
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Dates
Thursday, May 12, 2016–Sunday, May 15, 2016
Tuition
$399 per person + accommodations
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