Awakening to Divine Presence
A Special Four-day Yoga Retreat
October 7-11

In many cultures around the globe there is recognition of a special quality to the Fall equinox time and the transition from the celebratory harvest season to the natural world’s dormant or inwardly focused dark season. Sages of Yoga discovered that we can align ourselves with these great cycles of Nature and in so doing bring extra power to our yoga practice, awakening and reminding us of divine presence. Throughout India, the Fall season plays host to a rich confluence of traditions and rituals honoring the Goddess in her myriad forms, as well as the Navaratri celebrations honoring the inspiring and symbolic story of Lord Rama.

We will immerse ourselves in time-honored practices that have come from the Vedas, Upanishads, and Hatha Yoga scriptures: silence, meditation, japa (repetition of mantra), pranayama (breathing practices), asana (postures), and rituals of Arati (offering of light) and Yajna (Vedic fire ceremony). 

There will be two tracks to choose from in the morning - observing Navarati with daily morning pujas to Rama (performed at the Hanuman Temple), or joining a group practice indoors which will include pranayama, meditation, and repetition of mantra. Each day, following practice, we come together as one group for yajna. Each afternoon there will be thematic talks and time for questions and answers with Baba Hari Dass. Babaji, a master yogi, has taught the philosophy and methods of yoga to students in this country for nearly 40 years.  The retreat is designed for people at all levels of experience from beginners to advanced students.

• Continuing Education Credit for nurses.
• Fulfills the spiritual practice prerequisite for John F. Kennedy University's Graduate School for Holistic Studies.
• Qualifies for YTT 500. You must apply to the YTT 500 program before taking this class for credit.

Instructors: Baba Hari Dass and the Mount Madonna Center Staff.

For those who want to reduce the cost, work-study, sliding scale, and scholarship options are available with 4-day attendance.

Total Cost Per Person (including tuition, meals, lodging, and facilities use)
Housing Type	Cost
Commuting (Day use, meals & facilities)	377
Own Van	425
Own Tent	425
Mount Madonna Center Tent	453
Dormitory (4-7 to a room)	525
Triple (3 to a room)	561
Double (2 to a room or cabin)	597
Double with Bath (2 to a room)	641
Single (1 to a room or cabin)	709
Single with Bath (1 to a room)	797

• A deposit of $100 is required with registration.
• CANCELLATION or CHANGE in REGISTRATION
  Deposits are non-refundable and are not transferable to another person. For cancellations received at least 2 weeks before the program starts, the deposit less a $50 fee will be credited to any other program within one year. No credit is available for cancellations less than two weeks prior to the program start date, for no-shows, or for leaving an event early. Housing changes incur a $20 change fee.
• Registration check-in for this program is from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
• Dinner is served from 5:30-6:30 pm on Friday and 5:00-6:00 pm on other days.
• If you will be arriving late, please ask us to save a dinner for you.
• Orientation begins at 7:00 pm.
• The program will end at 1:00 pm on the final scheduled day.