Lokananda Retreat Centre
About Lokananda
Lokananda means the bliss of a place as well as the bliss of the world.
Our country retreat centre was built in the 1870s and originally served
the thriving community of Point Pass. Known as
the Butter Factory, Lokananda is situated in rolling hills on two acres
of contemplative gardens and fruit trees. The original stone
buildings are being lovingly restored to serve individuals and small
groups as shared and individual accommodation, cooking, dining and
contemplation. The large Meditation/Yoga Hall is the centre of program
activities.
You are invited to join Swami Dayananda and Ma Jan Chaitanya for programs, retreats,
special events and other occasions to dedicate yourself to living in
awareness. The full schedule of activities will re-commence in March.
Lokananda is also available for small groups running their own
retreats. Accommodation for up to 16. We will welcome Yoga Spirit
Studios for their teacher training retreat in May.
Lokananda Conscious Living Retreat April 1822, 2012
Wednesday evening April 18, through Sunday afternoon, April 22 $395 /
$375conc. Or Friday evening through Sunday, $295 / $275 conc
shared accommodation
vegetarian meals
meditations
yoga on Saturday
programs
Schedule
7.30 meditation
8.45 breakfast
10.00 morning program
1.00 lunch
3.30 afternoon program
6.00 evening meal
7.30 evening program
Designed to enhance reflection, the programs will be talks by Swami
Dayananda, DVDs, guided meditation sessions, study groups and
discussions. Well also have sessions of mantra repetition and
chanting. Youll have the opportunity to enjoy the gardens and views as
you soak in the atmosphere of contemplation.
Meditation Basics Course Weekend, May 18May 20, 2012
Date: Friday evening, May 18 through Sunday afternoon, May 20
Price: $295 / $275 conc.
Includes: shared accommodation and meals
If you just want to attend the course (Sat: 10.00am till 4.30pm, Sun: 10.00am till 2.30pm)
Two-day Meditation Basics Course without accommodation but with lunch, Sat-Sun, May 19-20: $185 / $170 conc
First day only, including lunch and afternoon tea, Sat, May 19 $135 / $120 conc
Meditation is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. With
meditation you develop awareness and learn to calm an agitated mind.
You explore the inner world of thoughts and feelings and increase your
emotional abilities. Meditation simply gives you the skills to flow
with everyday life.
The best way to learn to meditate is in an environment specifically
designed for meditation. The workshop is conducted by Swami Dayananda,
author of 108 Meditations and a regular contributor to Australian Yoga
Life magazine and Adelaides Inner Self journal. Topics include:
Classical methods of meditation, such as focusing on the breath and mantra repetition
Guided meditations
The nature of the mind
Establishing a meditation practice
Breakthroughs for deeper meditation
Overnight accommodation for both retreats is limited.
If youd like more information, contact
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or phone at 8581 1758 (Lokananda) or 8242 4929 (Semaphore).
Retreats with Swami Dayananda
Meditation and self-inquiry retreats at Lokananda provide the ideal
opportunity to devote a period of time to open to the depth of
spiritual contemplation. All the topics, readings
and DVDs are chosen to initiate insight and provide options for
spiritual direction. Participants also
have the opportunity to work together in the many activities of the property.
Our yoga retreats are designed to relax and rejuvenate. Along with
sessions of yoga postures and breathing are programs of guided
meditation and relaxation.
We welcome newcomers as well as those who have attended retreats
before. Weekend retreats (Friday evening through Sunday afternoon) are
$295 / $275 conc. Longer retreats (Wednesday evening through Sunday
afternoon) are $395 / $375.
The retreat schedule includes:
shared accommodation in newly renovated rooms
vegetarian meals
meditations
yoga sessions
programs
opportunity for private discussion
free time to relax, meditate and enjoy the peace and harmony of the retreat grounds
Accommodation is also available on an individual basis. Please bring your
own linen (but it will be provided for interstate guests or on request).
Lokananda 9 Main Street Point Pass, South Australia 5314 08 85811758
9km northeast of Eudunda, and about 115km from Adelaide. It is situated north of the Barossa Valley.
Lokananda Satsang and Long Meditation Weekends
We will be holding Satsang, Shiva Process and long meditation programs at Lokananda. Accommodation
and meals are available with advanced booking.
If you would like to know more, please contact
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, or if you'd like to be on the email list
for upcoming retreats.
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