Weekend Retreats
at the Amrit Yoga Institute on pristine Lake Kerr
Join us for weekends of Relaxation, Regeneration, and Self-Exploration at the Amrit Yoga Institute! Experience the integrative practices of yoga and meditation and learn specific techniques to activate and maximize the healing wisdom of your body! Whether you are looking for a relaxing spa weekend, a deep spiritual immersion, or a healthy cooking course we have something for everyone!
Relax, Rejuvenate, Renew
A powerful way to restore your peace of mind and well-being. Through the daily practice of yoga, yoga nidra and healthy diet you will activate the innate
healing wisdom of your body.
Do you need a break?
Step away from a stressful modern lifestyle
Stress is an epidemic. It has been identified as the cause of many illnesses and addictions. We provide a practical approach to managing stress through yoga and meditation classes that are accessible to everyone.
We don’t just provide a temporary reprive from your stressful life. We empower people with tools and techniques to take relief, relaxation and balance home and into your daily life. Whether you’re here for a day or a week, we know you will find something that helps you make a profound shift in your health and well-being.
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A hidden gem in the Ocala National Forest
The Amrit Yoga Institute is located in Salt Springs, Florida, amid the tranquil beauty of the Ocala National Forest on Lake Kerr, a spring-fed lake of nearly 3,000 acres. Beneath a canopy of towering Live Oaks, the six-acre campus features lush tropical gardens, stone decks and walkway, and a peaceful sand beach. The property includes a main house, lodge, main office, guest cabin, and brand new Healing Arts Center. We run programs year-long in service of our mission to bring authentic yogic wisdom to the world.
I AM Wellness™ Center
Make Your Health & Well-Being A Priority
While staying with us you will have access to our convenient on-campus wellness center. Complete with steam-baths and luxurious sesame oil body therapies to give you the highest experience of self-care.
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These unique programs will empower you to skillfully handle challenges in your personal and professional life that create chronic stress and rob you of your creative vital life force.
The Integrative Amrit Methods are ideal for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners looking for the perfect weekend yoga retreat!
I AM Yoga® Weekend Retreat
with Kalindi Edwina Hoffmann
March 29 - 31, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
Join us for a weekend of Relaxation, Regeneration, and Self-Exploration at the Amrit Yoga Institute! Through the integrative practices of Amrit Yoga and Yoga Nidra you will learn specific techniques to activate and maximize the healing wisdom of your body that will allow you to: Reduce stress Harness and harmonize the restless mind Enter the deepest levels of relaxation, tranquility, and stillness Feel revitalized, regenerated, and inspired These unique practices empower you to skillfully handle challenges in your personal and professional life that create chronic stress and rob you of your creative vital life force. I AM Yoga is ideal for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners looking for the perfect weekend retreat!
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The Essence of The Bhagavad Gita
with Devarshi Steven Hartman and Gurudev Shri Amritji
April 5 - 7, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
Join Devarshi Steven Hartman and Yogi Amrit Desai - in this lively, experiential dialogue about one of the greatest pieces of spiritual literature on the planet and the quintessential text on yoga. Devarshi is Author of the best-selling audio series The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita, and an inspiring storyteller who makes the Gita come alive and reveals how it is applicable to your modern life. Devarshi has been a disciple and friend of Yogi Amrit Desai’s since 1983, was a former longtime Kripalu Ashram resident, and the Dean of the Kripalu School of Yoga from 2004 to 2014. Devarshi is the Founder of the Pranotthan School of Yoga that leads 200-Hour and 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings at All That Matters Studio in Rhode Island. Yogi Amrit Desai (Gurudev) needs little introduction. Founder of Kripalu Ashram and Amrit Yoga Institute, Gurudev has dedicated his whole life to the practice and…
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Sadhana of Prana
with Chandrakant
May 3 - 5, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
Cultivate what you do on the yoga mat into a life of Meditation in Motion This three-day intensive is an opportunity for yoga teachers and experienced yoga practitioners of all traditions to reconnect and recharge. Join fellow yoga practitioners in four to five progressively deepening Yoga Sadhanas (practices) in order to cultivate your recognition of the innate intelligence of the body’s vital life force, prana. By attuning the mind to naturally merge with prana, you cultivate the ability to live your life as a Meditation in Motion. If you have not taken Sadhana of Prana previously or experienced the Slow Motion Prana exercise with Chandrakant we suggest watching this YouTube video prior to your arrival. Having the understanding and experience demonstrated in this video is important to your experiential process during the program and will set a solid foundation for you so that you are in tune with those who have taken this…
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I AM Cooking
with Chef Craig Cavaluzzi
May 10 - 12, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
3-day Vegetarian, Conscious Cooking Workshop First course in a unique series to study and learn directly with Craig Cavaluzzi, Master Vegetarian Chef. In the Amrit Yoga Kitchen with Chef Craig you will gain proficiency in the following important fundamentals: Knife Skills Essential Spice Basics Energy Considerations Nutritional essentials Classic Indian Dahl preparation Vegetable Dishes made easy Menu planning Spontaneity Creativity Spiritual attitude mindset Essential building blocks The spiritual and energetic aspects of the practitioner (person preparing the food) will be discussed and explored as an imperative in the integrative cooking experience, and revealed as the true source of creativity. The outcome being food you love to eat and food that serves your body, mind and spirit.
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I AM Yoga® Weekend Retreat
with Nirali Lauren McCrea
May 31 - June 2, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
Join us for a weekend of Relaxation, Regeneration, and Self-Exploration at the Amrit Yoga Institute! Through the integrative practices of Amrit Yoga and Yoga Nidra you will learn specific techniques to activate and maximize the healing wisdom of your body that will allow you to: Reduce stress Harness and harmonize the restless mind Enter the deepest levels of relaxation, tranquility, and stillness Feel revitalized, regenerated, and inspired These unique practices empower you to skillfully handle challenges in your personal and professional life that create chronic stress and rob you of your creative vital life force. I AM Yoga is ideal for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners looking for the perfect weekend retreat!
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Intro I AM Yoga Therapy™ Workshop
with Chitra Marie Bailey
June 7 - 9, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
This 3 day retreat is a perfect introduction to the tools and techniques of I AM Yoga Therapy™. You will go home with an understanding of the energetics of the practice and practical tools to use in your everyday life. Gain a basic introduction to the yogic perspective on energy and the development of energy blocks. You will practice yoga therapy daily to release blockages and restore balance and peace of mind. Amrit Yoga Therapy incorporates supported yoga postures and Yoga Nidra. This weekend is also a good introduction for those who are considering taking our Professional Yoga Therapy Certification training. Yoga therapy creates: The opportunity to re-program mental and emotional patterns that produce dis-ease Improved posture and range of motion Reduction of chronic pain and tension Long term restoration of body function after injury or surgery Increased energy, Mental clarity, emotional balance and assistance to transform unhealthy thinking patterns…
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I AM Wellness™ Retreat
with Kalindi Edwina Hoffmann
July 11 - 14, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
Empower Yourself to Lead a Healthy and Balanced Lifestyle Treat yourself to a long weekend of rest and rejuvenation on the shores of lake Kerr in the Ocala National forest. Take advantage of our retreat setting, healthy and delicious food choices, meditation, relaxation and I AM Yoga® practices built for all levels of experience. I AM Wellness™ spa treatments are included in this weekend retreat as well as a private room and vegetarian meals. Build your health and well being from the inside out. Give yourself a mini-vacation that feeds you–body and soul. All yoga, meditation and classroom sessions are optional and afternoons are free to enjoy reflection time, additional I AM Wellness™ spa services and the beauty of our local area. Upon registration, you will have the option to meet remotely with one of our health consultants to help choose the best I AM Wellness™ spa services for your…
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Sadhana of Prana
with Chandrakant
September 13 - 15, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
Cultivate what you do on the yoga mat into a life of Meditation in Motion This three-day intensive is an opportunity for yoga teachers and experienced yoga practitioners of all traditions to reconnect and recharge. Join fellow yoga practitioners in four to five progressively deepening Yoga Sadhanas (practices) in order to cultivate your recognition of the innate intelligence of the body’s vital life force, prana. By attuning the mind to naturally merge with prana, you cultivate the ability to live your life as a Meditation in Motion. If you have not taken Sadhana of Prana previously or experienced the Slow Motion Prana exercise with Chandrakant we suggest watching this YouTube video prior to your arrival. Having the understanding and experience demonstrated in this video is important to your experiential process during the program and will set a solid foundation for you so that you are in tune with those who have taken this…
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I AM Cooking
with Chef Craig Cavaluzzi
September 27 - 29, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
3-day Vegetarian, Conscious Cooking Workshop First course in a unique series to study and learn directly with Craig Cavaluzzi, Master Vegetarian Chef. In the Amrit Yoga Kitchen with Chef Craig you will gain proficiency in the following important fundamentals: Knife Skills Essential Spice Basics Energy Considerations Nutritional essentials Classic Indian Dahl preparation Vegetable Dishes made easy Menu planning Spontaneity Creativity Spiritual attitude mindset Essential building blocks The spiritual and energetic aspects of the practitioner (person preparing the food) will be discussed and explored as an imperative in the integrative cooking experience, and revealed as the true source of creativity. The outcome being food you love to eat and food that serves your body, mind and spirit.
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I AM Wellness™ Retreat
with Kalindi Edwina Hoffmann
October 3 - 6, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
Empower Yourself to Lead a Healthy and Balanced Lifestyle Treat yourself to a long weekend of rest and rejuvenation on the shores of lake Kerr in the Ocala National forest. Take advantage of our retreat setting, healthy and delicious food choices, meditation, relaxation and I AM Yoga® practices built for all levels of experience. I AM Wellness™ spa treatments are included in this weekend retreat as well as a private room and vegetarian meals. Build your health and well being from the inside out. Give yourself a mini-vacation that feeds you–body and soul. All yoga, meditation and classroom sessions are optional and afternoons are free to enjoy reflection time, additional I AM Wellness™ spa services and the beauty of our local area. Upon registration, you will have the option to meet remotely with one of our health consultants to help choose the best I AM Wellness™ spa services for your…
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Meditation in Motion Intensive Retreat
with Chandrakant
November 1 - 3, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
This 3 Day personal sadhana Immersion is open to all Amrit Yoga teachers, 200 hr. certified yoga teachers from all traditions and experienced yoga practitioners. This Immersion reveals and cultivates an inner attunement to the natural intelligence of Prana to “consciously-cross-over” from physical yoga into energy yoga, from sitting meditation into life as a Meditation in Motion. This weekend is the first 3 days of our Meditation in Motion Immersion and will create a foundation for understanding the evolution of Amrit Yoga from static "one size fits all" postures to an individualized practice prompted from your own bodies innate wisdom.
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I AM Cooking
with Chef Craig Cavaluzzi
November 15 - 17, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
3-day Vegetarian, Conscious Cooking Workshop First course in a unique series to study and learn directly with Craig Cavaluzzi, Master Vegetarian Chef. In the Amrit Yoga Kitchen with Chef Craig you will gain proficiency in the following important fundamentals: Knife Skills Essential Spice Basics Energy Considerations Nutritional essentials Classic Indian Dahl preparation Vegetable Dishes made easy Menu planning Spontaneity Creativity Spiritual attitude mindset Essential building blocks The spiritual and energetic aspects of the practitioner (person preparing the food) will be discussed and explored as an imperative in the integrative cooking experience, and revealed as the true source of creativity. The outcome being food you love to eat and food that serves your body, mind and spirit.
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I AM Yoga® Weekend Retreat
with Kalindi Edwina Hoffmann
December 6 - 8, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
Join us for a weekend of Relaxation, Regeneration, and Self-Exploration at the Amrit Yoga Institute! Through the integrative practices of Amrit Yoga and Yoga Nidra you will learn specific techniques to activate and maximize the healing wisdom of your body that will allow you to: Reduce stress Harness and harmonize the restless mind Enter the deepest levels of relaxation, tranquility, and stillness Feel revitalized, regenerated, and inspired These unique practices empower you to skillfully handle challenges in your personal and professional life that create chronic stress and rob you of your creative vital life force. I AM Yoga is ideal for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners looking for the perfect weekend retreat!
Register Now
I AM Wellness™ Retreat
with Kalindi Edwina Hoffmann
December 12 - 15, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
Empower Yourself to Lead a Healthy and Balanced Lifestyle Treat yourself to a long weekend of rest and rejuvenation on the shores of lake Kerr in the Ocala National forest. Take advantage of our retreat setting, healthy and delicious food choices, meditation, relaxation and I AM Yoga® practices built for all levels of experience. I AM Wellness™ spa treatments are included in this weekend retreat as well as a private room and vegetarian meals. Build your health and well being from the inside out. Give yourself a mini-vacation that feeds you–body and soul. All yoga, meditation and classroom sessions are optional and afternoons are free to enjoy reflection time, additional I AM Wellness™ spa services and the beauty of our local area. Upon registration, you will have the option to meet remotely with one of our health consultants to help choose the best I AM Wellness™ spa services for your…
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Mahasamadhi
with Chandrakant
December 27 - 29, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
Mahasamadhi is the celebration of Swami Kripalvanandji (Bapuji) and our lineage. During this time we honor Bapuji’s passing in sharing his life stories and teachings which ignite the love for deepening our own practice. Come join us as Chandrakant and other disciples share the history of our lineage of love. We will share letters written from Bapuji directly to Gurudev, from the new book “Letters from Swami Kripalu: Personal Correspondence from HH Swami Kripalvanandji to Yogi Amrit Desai 1966-1973.” Chandrakant will be leading you through morning practices and expressing his devotion and love through chanting, drumming, ritual and personal stories of his days at Kripalu with Bapuji. You will feel Bapuji’s unbounded love and commitment to his practice as we meditate, study, share stories of Bapuji and chant together Learn the history of Dadaji (Lord Lakulish) and our lineage Experience the practice of puja- the ritual of love and devotion.…
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I AM Yoga® Weekend Retreat
with Kalindi Edwina Hoffmann
March 29 - 31, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
Join us for a weekend of Relaxation, Regeneration, and Self-Exploration at the Amrit Yoga Institute! Through the integrative practices of Amrit Yoga and Yoga Nidra you will learn specific techniques to activate and maximize the healing wisdom of your body that will allow you to: Reduce stress Harness and harmonize the restless mind Enter the deepest levels of relaxation, tranquility, and stillness Feel revitalized, regenerated, and inspired These unique practices empower you to skillfully handle challenges in your personal and professional life that create chronic stress and rob you of your creative vital life force. I AM Yoga is ideal for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners looking for the perfect weekend retreat!
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I AM Yoga® Weekend Retreat
with Nirali Lauren McCrea
May 31 - June 2, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
Join us for a weekend of Relaxation, Regeneration, and Self-Exploration at the Amrit Yoga Institute! Through the integrative practices of Amrit Yoga and Yoga Nidra you will learn specific techniques to activate and maximize the healing wisdom of your body that will allow you to: Reduce stress Harness and harmonize the restless mind Enter the deepest levels of relaxation, tranquility, and stillness Feel revitalized, regenerated, and inspired These unique practices empower you to skillfully handle challenges in your personal and professional life that create chronic stress and rob you of your creative vital life force. I AM Yoga is ideal for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners looking for the perfect weekend retreat!
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I AM Yoga® Weekend Retreat
with Kalindi Edwina Hoffmann
December 6 - 8, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
Join us for a weekend of Relaxation, Regeneration, and Self-Exploration at the Amrit Yoga Institute! Through the integrative practices of Amrit Yoga and Yoga Nidra you will learn specific techniques to activate and maximize the healing wisdom of your body that will allow you to: Reduce stress Harness and harmonize the restless mind Enter the deepest levels of relaxation, tranquility, and stillness Feel revitalized, regenerated, and inspired These unique practices empower you to skillfully handle challenges in your personal and professional life that create chronic stress and rob you of your creative vital life force. I AM Yoga is ideal for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners looking for the perfect weekend retreat!
Register Now
I AM Wellness™ Retreat
with Kalindi Edwina Hoffmann
July 11 - 14, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
Empower Yourself to Lead a Healthy and Balanced Lifestyle Treat yourself to a long weekend of rest and rejuvenation on the shores of lake Kerr in the Ocala National forest. Take advantage of our retreat setting, healthy and delicious food choices, meditation, relaxation and I AM Yoga® practices built for all levels of experience. I AM Wellness™ spa treatments are included in this weekend retreat as well as a private room and vegetarian meals. Build your health and well being from the inside out. Give yourself a mini-vacation that feeds you–body and soul. All yoga, meditation and classroom sessions are optional and afternoons are free to enjoy reflection time, additional I AM Wellness™ spa services and the beauty of our local area. Upon registration, you will have the option to meet remotely with one of our health consultants to help choose the best I AM Wellness™ spa services for your…
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I AM Wellness™ Retreat
with Kalindi Edwina Hoffmann
October 3 - 6, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
Empower Yourself to Lead a Healthy and Balanced Lifestyle Treat yourself to a long weekend of rest and rejuvenation on the shores of lake Kerr in the Ocala National forest. Take advantage of our retreat setting, healthy and delicious food choices, meditation, relaxation and I AM Yoga® practices built for all levels of experience. I AM Wellness™ spa treatments are included in this weekend retreat as well as a private room and vegetarian meals. Build your health and well being from the inside out. Give yourself a mini-vacation that feeds you–body and soul. All yoga, meditation and classroom sessions are optional and afternoons are free to enjoy reflection time, additional I AM Wellness™ spa services and the beauty of our local area. Upon registration, you will have the option to meet remotely with one of our health consultants to help choose the best I AM Wellness™ spa services for your…
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I AM Wellness™ Retreat
with Kalindi Edwina Hoffmann
December 12 - 15, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
Empower Yourself to Lead a Healthy and Balanced Lifestyle Treat yourself to a long weekend of rest and rejuvenation on the shores of lake Kerr in the Ocala National forest. Take advantage of our retreat setting, healthy and delicious food choices, meditation, relaxation and I AM Yoga® practices built for all levels of experience. I AM Wellness™ spa treatments are included in this weekend retreat as well as a private room and vegetarian meals. Build your health and well being from the inside out. Give yourself a mini-vacation that feeds you–body and soul. All yoga, meditation and classroom sessions are optional and afternoons are free to enjoy reflection time, additional I AM Wellness™ spa services and the beauty of our local area. Upon registration, you will have the option to meet remotely with one of our health consultants to help choose the best I AM Wellness™ spa services for your…
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I AM Cooking
with Chef Craig Cavaluzzi
May 10 - 12, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
3-day Vegetarian, Conscious Cooking Workshop First course in a unique series to study and learn directly with Craig Cavaluzzi, Master Vegetarian Chef. In the Amrit Yoga Kitchen with Chef Craig you will gain proficiency in the following important fundamentals: Knife Skills Essential Spice Basics Energy Considerations Nutritional essentials Classic Indian Dahl preparation Vegetable Dishes made easy Menu planning Spontaneity Creativity Spiritual attitude mindset Essential building blocks The spiritual and energetic aspects of the practitioner (person preparing the food) will be discussed and explored as an imperative in the integrative cooking experience, and revealed as the true source of creativity. The outcome being food you love to eat and food that serves your body, mind and spirit.
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I AM Cooking
with Chef Craig Cavaluzzi
September 27 - 29, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
3-day Vegetarian, Conscious Cooking Workshop First course in a unique series to study and learn directly with Craig Cavaluzzi, Master Vegetarian Chef. In the Amrit Yoga Kitchen with Chef Craig you will gain proficiency in the following important fundamentals: Knife Skills Essential Spice Basics Energy Considerations Nutritional essentials Classic Indian Dahl preparation Vegetable Dishes made easy Menu planning Spontaneity Creativity Spiritual attitude mindset Essential building blocks The spiritual and energetic aspects of the practitioner (person preparing the food) will be discussed and explored as an imperative in the integrative cooking experience, and revealed as the true source of creativity. The outcome being food you love to eat and food that serves your body, mind and spirit.
Register Now
I AM Cooking
with Chef Craig Cavaluzzi
November 15 - 17, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
3-day Vegetarian, Conscious Cooking Workshop First course in a unique series to study and learn directly with Craig Cavaluzzi, Master Vegetarian Chef. In the Amrit Yoga Kitchen with Chef Craig you will gain proficiency in the following important fundamentals: Knife Skills Essential Spice Basics Energy Considerations Nutritional essentials Classic Indian Dahl preparation Vegetable Dishes made easy Menu planning Spontaneity Creativity Spiritual attitude mindset Essential building blocks The spiritual and energetic aspects of the practitioner (person preparing the food) will be discussed and explored as an imperative in the integrative cooking experience, and revealed as the true source of creativity. The outcome being food you love to eat and food that serves your body, mind and spirit.
Register Now
Sadhana of Prana
with Chandrakant
May 3 - 5, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
Cultivate what you do on the yoga mat into a life of Meditation in Motion This three-day intensive is an opportunity for yoga teachers and experienced yoga practitioners of all traditions to reconnect and recharge. Join fellow yoga practitioners in four to five progressively deepening Yoga Sadhanas (practices) in order to cultivate your recognition of the innate intelligence of the body’s vital life force, prana. By attuning the mind to naturally merge with prana, you cultivate the ability to live your life as a Meditation in Motion. If you have not taken Sadhana of Prana previously or experienced the Slow Motion Prana exercise with Chandrakant we suggest watching this YouTube video prior to your arrival. Having the understanding and experience demonstrated in this video is important to your experiential process during the program and will set a solid foundation for you so that you are in tune with those who have taken this…
Register Now
Sadhana of Prana
with Chandrakant
September 13 - 15, 2019
Amrit Yoga Institute
Cultivate what you do on the yoga mat into a life of Meditation in Motion This three-day intensive is an opportunity for yoga teachers and experienced yoga practitioners of all traditions to reconnect and recharge. Join fellow yoga practitioners in four to five progressively deepening Yoga Sadhanas (practices) in order to cultivate your recognition of the innate intelligence of the body’s vital life force, prana. By attuning the mind to naturally merge with prana, you cultivate the ability to live your life as a Meditation in Motion. If you have not taken Sadhana of Prana previously or experienced the Slow Motion Prana exercise with Chandrakant we suggest watching this YouTube video prior to your arrival. Having the understanding and experience demonstrated in this video is important to your experiential process during the program and will set a solid foundation for you so that you are in tune with those who have taken this…
Register Now