Ananda Marga

Meditation and Yoga Retreat

Ajloun Forest Reserve, Jordan

17 – 18 July, 2009

Nature and Spirituality

Invitation

You are warmly invited to the Ananda Marga Meditation and Yoga Retreat on July 17and 18, 2009 at the Ajloun Nature Reserve in Jordan. Participating in the retreat will give you an opportunity to experience meditation and yoga more deeply in a beautiful natural environment free from your daily distractions. The program includes meditation, chanting, Asanas (yoga exercises) and inspiring classes and workshops given by senior Ananda Marga teacher, Dada Krsnasevananda. The practice of meditation and yoga for two days in a natural environment enables you to experience states of peace, joy and insight that are difficult to achieve in your normal situation.

Program

Friday, July 17

8.00	Meet at the front of Mecca Mall, Amman, Al Quds Gate – drive to Ajloun (about 1 hr)
9.00	Arrive Ajloun Forest Reserve, Settle in.
10.00	Short walk
11.00	Welcoming Circle and Introduction
11.30	Songs, Chanting and Meditation
12.30	Breathing Practice and Yoga Class
1.30	Lunch
2.30	Silence (find a beautiful spot to be alone and observe yourself and nature)
3.00	Workshop – “The 3 Principles of Alignment - How to Keep Cool in a Hostile Environment”
4.00	Break
4.30	Short Walk
5.30	Shower
6.30	Breathing Practice and Yoga Class
7.30	Chanting and Meditation
8.15	Dinner
9.15	Songs and Stories
10.15	Starlight Meditation
11.00	Sleep

Saturday, July 18

6.00	Wakeup
6.30	Breathing Practice and Yoga Class
7.30	Songs, Chanting and Meditation
8.30	Breakfast
9.30	Short Hike
11.00	Outdoor Meditation
12.00	Class - “Making Sense of Life – An Introduction to Yoga Philosophy”
1.30	Lunch
2.30	Silence
3.00	Class: Discussion – “What Comes After the Global Crisis? – Economic Principles for a Spiritual Society”
4.00	Break
4.30	Short Walk
6.00	Meditation and Closing
7.00	Pack and Depart

Cost and Registration: 95 JD. This includes accommodation, 5 vegetarian meals, park entrance fee and program participation. To register contact Zaina Tahboub: mobile: 0795657001; email: zanzooneh85@hotmail.com. (Registration should be paid in full on or before July 10)

Place: Ajloun Forest Reserve, 1 Hr. north of Amman. (To find out more about this unique and beautiful reserve visit their website:http://rscn.ebrandworldwide.com/

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Agreement: No alcohol, cigarettes, drugs or non-vegetarian food.

What to Bring: Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, water bottle, flashlight, light jacket/sweater, walking shoes, yoga mat, loose comfortable clothes for yoga, notebook and pen; bedsheet, towel and personal toiletries.

How to Get There: We will meet in front of Mecca Mall, Amman, Al Quds Gate at 8.00 a.m. on Friday, July 17. You can bring your own car or 10 JD to contribute to petrol costs. If you are coming late please call or email Zaina to get driving instructions.