February 2012 to February 2013
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Event Details
| Event Name | Dates | Language | Last Date for Receiving Applications |
| Pilgrimage to the Heart Retreat (7 days) |
6 – 12 February, 2012 Preparation Session 5 February |
English, with Italian Translation | 5 December, 2011 |
| 13 – 19 March, 2012 Preparation Session 12 March |
Hindi | 15 January, 2012 | |
| 23 – 29 November, 2012 Preparation Session 22 November |
English, with French and German Translation | 22 September, 2012 | |
| 18 – 24 December, 2012 Preparation Session 17 December |
English, with Portugese and Spanish Translation | 17 October, 2012 | |
| 05 – 11 February, 2013 Preparation Session 4 February |
English, with Italian Translation | 05 December, 2012 |
Each day of the Pilgrimage to the Heart retreat includes chanting, meditation, contemplation, study, hatha yoga, the practice of silence, and at the centre of it all, the ever-deepening connection with the inner Self.
Requirements to Apply:
Requirements to Apply:
- For Siddha Yoga students:
- Participation in at least one Siddha Yoga Shaktipat Intensive in the past 3 years.
- Experience of regular seva in a local Siddha Yoga meditation centre, for at least one year and/or participation in the majority of Siddha Yoga celebrations at a local centre in the past year.
- A regular practice of daily meditation for at least one year.
- A regular practice of dakshina.
- Proficiency in the language the retreat is being offered in (Hindi for April and English for the other retreats). This is not only required for practical reasons, but is also necessary to support each participant in going deeper in their study, learning and understanding.
- Good health and fitness. Participants must be able to participate fully in the retreat schedule from the early morning hours to the evening.
a) 30 years or older: Engagement in a minimum of two years of Siddha Yoga sadhana.
b) 18-29 years old: Engagement in a minimum of one year of Siddha Yoga sadhana.
- If you would like more information, or if you fulfill the requirements for this retreat and would like to apply, please contact your local Applications Point Person or Centre Operations Coordinator. Your centre team can give you their contact details.
- If you are not currently connected to a local centre in India, then you can contact the Gurukula Applications Office directly at Gurudev Siddha Peeth.
Email: indianapplications@gspa.org or gspindianapps@gmail.com
Phone: 02522 302600 ext. 2194
| Event Name | Dates¹ | Language | Last Date for Receiving Applications |
| Siddha Yoga Family Retreat (4 days) |
18 – 21 April, 2012 Preparation Session 17 April |
Hindi | 14 February , 2012 |
In this Siddha Yoga Family Retreat, families with children ages 13 to 17 learn and practise ways of honouring the Self that abides and manifests through them, others and the world around them.
Requirements to Apply:
For Parents:
- Both parents have been engaged in Siddha Yoga sadhana for at least two years.
- Participation in at least one Siddha Yoga Shaktipat Intensive in the past 3 years.
- Experience of regular seva in a local Siddha Yoga meditation centre for at least one year and/or participation in the majority of Siddha Yoga celebrations at a local centre in the past year.
- Proficiency in the language the retreat is being offered in (Hindi for April and English for the other retreats). This is not only required for practical reasons, but is also necessary to support each participant in going deeper in their study, learning and understanding.
- Regular practice of Dakshina and Seva.
- Good health and fitness.
For Children:
- Age 10 – 17 years
- Have participated in at least one children’s course or Siddha Yoga Intensive in the past five years
- Have been attending Children/ Yuva satsang for at least two years
- If you would like more information, or if you fulfill the requirements for this retreat and would like to apply, please contact your local Applications Point Person or Centre Operations Coordinator. Your centre team can give you their contact details.
- If you are not currently connected to a local centre in India, then you can contact the Gurukula Applications Office directly at Gurudev Siddha Peeth.
Email: indianapplications@gspa.org or gspindianapps@gmail.com
Phone: 02522 302600 ext. 2194
| Event Name | Dates¹ | Language | Last Date for Receiving Applications |
| Siddha Yoga Practices Retreat (Kishor Yuva Practices Retreat) (3 days) |
15 – 17 June, 2012 Preparation Session 14 June |
Hindi | 14 April, 2012 |
In this Siddha Yoga Practices Retreat, yuvas creatively engage in Siddha Yoga study and practice together.
In the welcoming atmosphere of Gurudev Siddha Peeth, young Siddha Yoga students participate in the Siddha Yoga practices of chanting and meditation, as well as in active learning sessions and quiet time in nature.
As participants engage fully in the retreat, they strengthen their connection with the inner Self. Through their dynamic engagement with spiritual practice and study in this transformative learning environment, they bring lasting benefit to their sadhana.
Requirements to Apply:
- 18-30 years of age
- Actively engaged in Siddha Yoga sadhana for at least one year
- Participation in at least one Siddha Yoga Shaktipat Intensive in the past 3 years
- A regular practice of daily meditation for at least one year.
- Good health and fitness.
How to apply:
- If you would like more information, or if you fulfill the requirements for this retreat and would like to apply, please contact your local Applications Point Person or Centre Operations Coordinator. Your centre team can give you their contact details.
- If you are not currently connected to a local centre in India, then you can contact the Gurukula Applications Office directly at Gurudev Siddha Peeth.
Email: indianapplications@gspa.org or gspindianapps@gmail.com
Phone: 02522 302600 ext. 2194