Ananda Meditation Retreat - Bengaluru

Address :- Ananda Sangha Bangalore Kriya Yoga Centre 697, 7th Main Road, 3rd Phase, 11 Cross JP Nagar, Near Mahatma Children School ,, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Ananda Yoga Retreat is a sanctuary where people from all over the world come to learn and experience the teachings of  and his direct disciple Paramhansa Yogananda, Swami Kriyananda ; ancient yoga and meditation practices made practical and applicable to daily life. 

Level 1 – Meditation Techniques

The practice of Kriya Yoga rests upon a foundation of daily meditation, service and devotion. This workshop will help you learn the basics of meditation and the Kriya science, with a focus on the Hong-Sau technique of meditation as originally taught by Paramhansa Yogananda.

You will be given tested techniques to still your body, free your mind from restless thoughts and direct your inner awareness upward toward subtle spiritual realms within. These practical methods will quickly help you to relax both body and mind, focus your concentration, and expand your consciousness. Learn through direct experience what joy, peace, and deep calmness are really like and discover how quickly, through daily practice, these qualities can be yours in all aspects of your life!

Topics to be covered:

The theory of Kriya Yoga and the steps to Kriya initiation
How to establish a daily routine of meditation (sadhana)
How to reduce tension and stress at will
How to concentrate more effectively
Correct meditative posture
Energisation Exercises


Fee: Rs 500/-

 

FOUNDATION OF KRIYA YOGA

Level 2 – The Art and Science of Raja Yoga


On learning how to meditate we dive deeper into understanding the Essence of Self Realization which will span over three weeks.

The topics that will be covered in these three classes are – Energy and Magnetism, Opening the Heart and Balanced Living.

We will also cover the 40 Energization Exercises taught by Paramhansa Yogananda with guided practice at each class.

Fee: Rs 1500/-

Level 3 – Guru Discipleship

Completion of the Essence of Self-realization and a regular practice of Meditation and Energization is a pre-requisite.

Involves learning AUM technique and understanding and accepting Guru-disciple relationship and spans over 2 weeks.

Fee: Rs 1500/-

 

Level 4 – Preparation for Kriya Yoga
This level contains the preparatory exercises and specific techniques to prepare for Kriya initiation. Classes include the history of Kriya, the astral spine, and how to bring the benefits of Kriya into daily life, Kriya Yoga Life style.

Completion of this course over 3 weeks followed by attending guided Sadhana aimed to build up your regular meditation practices are perquisite to qualify for getting Kriya initiation.

Fee: Rs 1500/-
Policies
  • The primary guest must be at least 18 years of age to be able to check into the hotel.
  • It is mandatory for guests to present valid photo identification at the time of check-in. According to government regulations, a valid Photo ID has to be carried by every person above the age of 18 staying at the hotel. The identification proofs accepted are Aadhar Card, Driving License, Voter ID Card, and Passport. Without Original copy of valid ID the guest will not be allowed to check-in.
  • PAN card is not accepted as a valid ID card.
  • Extra mattress will be provided for triple occupancy bookings.
  • Pets are not allowed in the hotel premises.