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Welcome to the VedaLife Yoga retreat in Asheville, NC. This 3-day event is an exceptional journey to the sacred world of the heart. It will forever change your life and your relationship with yoga.
The Asheville Retreat will be held at the Prama Institute, nestled on the forested hilltops and grasslands of North Carolina. Prama features panoramic views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains and is within reach of the French Broad River. The Institute’s two geodesic domes, and the tranquil surroundings provide a unique setting for personal and spiritual growth and development.
The VedaLife Yoga retreat in Asheville begins on Friday afternoon, February 13th. Registration starts at 3:30pm. There will be a full dinner that evening, followed by an evening workshop and a kirtan. The next two days begin with a combination of yoga, sacred music and meditation, and end with an enchanting performance of sacred music that will inspire you to get up and dance. During the day there are more workshops and a restorative yoga session. Delicious vegetarian meals are served throughout the weekend. The retreat ends on Sunday at 3pm.
This will be a unique and unforgettable weekend. There is limited space available. Sign-up today and take advantage of a $150 discount for registering early!
Prama Institute (NC) The Prama Institute is nestled on the forested hilltops and grasslands of North Carolina with panoramic views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains and within reach of the French Broad River. As the name suggests -- prama is a Sanskrit word that means "equilibrium" -- the Institute is dedicated to "sustainable living and planetary change" by creating greater harmony between people, their communities, and the environment. The center’s two geodesic domes, and the tranquil surroundings provide a unique setting for personal and spiritual growth and development.
Testimonials from the Yoga Retreat in Thunderbay,
Sep 5-7, 2008
I came to this retreat not knowing what to expect. My experience with kirtan was limited, but it was extremely useful and rewarding and I look forward to adding kirtan to my practice.
- Regan Petelski
It is so refreshing to be around like-minded people and to be able to connect with others on a spiritual level. Thank you!
- T Norland
This retreat is one if those "must haves" in a yogic lifestyle: an opportunity to revisit the source and renew yet again. Namaste!
- Nancy
I loved the teachers and the friends I made. In other words, I didn’t want it to end.
- Joel
This was a wonderful opportunity to treat myself to a weekend of self-love. The facilitators provided everything I needed to nurture myself. All I had to do was show up and have an open mind. I am going home hungry for more.
- Tanice T.
The weekend was a full, rich and profound experience: very inspiring and motivating. It was great incentive to pursue yoga for my continual spiritual growth.
- Bryan Rice
This retreat is a healing balm to anyone who has experienced stress, anxiety and life in general. It was a wonderful experience to have great instructors and to interact with other participants.
- Sila P.
If you want a weekend of serenity, inner peace and community then I highly recommend a Veda Life Yoga Retreat. The entire experience will lift and awaken your spirit.
- Leigh Robsan
Led out of my usual comfort zone, I had the chance to look at and care for myself in a safe setting; it was a chance to nourish myself and develop community.
- Sherry K.
3-day Retreat Price Register before or on January 23, 2009: US $525.00
Register after January 23, 2009: US $675.00
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Gopi Sandal is an essence-seeking yogini who has long sought out ways to uncover the natural joy and experience of the Divine within her heart and to make that journey accessible to others. Gopi has been practicing yoga for over 30 years, and has been a certified teacher for 19 years. She studied the technique of B.K.S. lyengar with his senior students as well as a variety of other styles such as Astanga, Vinyasa and Kundalini, all of which she incorporates into her classes. Gopi has spent the last 30 years studying the philosophy and practice of Bhakti Yoga. 10 of these years she spent in ashrams in the UK and India in deep meditation and service. Gopi lives in an intentional community in Kansas where she offers classes, workshops and retreats as well as energy healing and massage. |
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Mahatma has been practicing and teaching Bhakti Yoga for over 38 years. Born in LA, he studied philosophy and music at UC Berkeley and has taught classes in over 15 countries. Mahatma is an accomplished singer, songwriter and musician and has produced five meditation CDs combining powerful transcendental mantras with contemporary meditative music that he performs live all over the world. |
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Raised in both the US and India, Gaura Vani’s musical roots are deeply planted in both western and eastern musical styles. His many musical projects include Indian Devotional music, Rock and Electronica. Gaura plays a stylish version of Qawali harmonium and is a mesmerizing singer. While growing up, he studied sacred music in the timeless town of Vrindavan, India, where he learned ancient prayers in Sanskrit and Bengali and to sing and play traditional instruments like the harmonium and mrdanga drum. Twenty-five years later he continues to share the magic of soul-inspired music together with his kirtan ensemble, As Kindred Spirits, performing around the world from Europe to Asia to the Americas.
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Divya Alter is a truly inspiring spiritual teacher with over 18 years of experience studying and teaching Indian spiritual philosophy, yoga, sacred singing and Sanskrit throughout Europe, India and the US. Originally from Bulgaria, she studied and taught Sanskrit in Sweden and India, and has assisted in the translation of many ancient texts. She also completed traditional Indian vocal training while living in India. Her singing is as spiritually impacting as it is beautiful. She is a co-founder of Life Learning Continuum, a non-profit educational organization, through which she shares her deep knowledge and realizations around the world.
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