Meditation Course: Awakening the Inner Healer

“This meditation is a secret from the realms of the most sacred knowledge that exists to serve humanity” –Yogi Bhajan

Course Description

Taught by Yogi Bhajan as a method to awaken the Kundalini energy and free us from negative thinking, this meditation allows us to live peacefully, creatively, non-attached and vast. Over a period of 10-days we will be meditating with mantra during varied hours of the day, with special musical accompaniment. Yoga, along with live gong, will revitalize and heal the body. The graceful Aurovalley Ashram offers the perfect setting for this practice, creating a stable and powerful environment for this specific day-by-day experience of raising the Kundalini energy.

Aurovalley Ashram

Situated near the banks of the Holy River Ganga, Aurovalley is located between the spiritually rich citiesof Rishikesh and Hardiwar, home of the classical yogis. Inviting and cozy, the Aurovalley Ashram is a sanctuary for silence and spiritual growth and the perfect environment for deep meditation. The lovely grounds provide opportunity for outdoor strolls and an idyllic environment to rest and recuperate from hectic city life. Swami Bramdev, the spiritual teacher and founder of Aurovalley, offers teachings based on the philosophy of Sir Aurobindo and The Mother. During our stay we will partake in Aurovalley Ashram’s Satsangs. Day trips will include visits to sacred sites and temples, the city of Rishikesh for shopping and the Ganga Aarti divine light ceremony at Parmarth Niketan.

Ananda-in-the-Himalayas

Following the meditation course we will travel to Ananda in the Himalyas. Once voted the #1destination spa in the world, this world class spa is located in the Himalayan foothills with breathtaking views of the Ganga.
Once the residence of the Marharaja, Ananda combines the ancient practices of Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta with international therapies designed to unify the mind, body and spirit.
Your time at Ananda will be centered around relaxation and rejuvenation. Options include partaking in healing spa treatments, swimming, hiking, fine dining, yoga and Vedanta practice. You will be free to select and create your own program of delights.

The Golden Temple, Amritsar (Punjab)

Our final destination will be the Golden Temple Amritsar, also known as Hari Mandir Sahib (divine temple). The Golden Temple is a sacred living shrine where people come daily to be inspired and uplifted by the holy writings of the Siri Guru Granth Sahib.
All hours of the day and night sacred Gurbani music is played creating the sound current of the Shabd Guru, an infinite vibration that encourages the mind to recognize divinity within one and all creation.
The Golden Temple is built of marble and gold and is surrounded by healing waters known as the Amrit Sarovar “pool of nectar”. Designed to serve humanity, the Golden Temple is a place of worship, meditation and Guru-ka-Langar, a dining experience where an estimated of 35,000 people are fed daily in an environment based in equality of all.
The Ista Hotel will be our base for this portion of the trip. This sister hotel of Ananda has also received an illustrious five-star ranking. Ista offers fine dining, spa services and is a short ride to The Golden Temple.