THE TRUTH OF YOUR HEART – The Power of Paradox, or the Middle Ground.

I warmly invite you to the next edition of our summer rejuvenation retreat, featuring a specially curated yoga programme and a wealth of information on physical and mental health, understanding one’s own nature, and spiritual topics; but also to the atmosphere of a mini-community, the Circle, and the experience of primal simplicity, openness and receptivity, as well as surrendering to the forces of Untamed Nature in the Pszczewski Landscape Park.
Give yourself time to break away from the day-to-day in favour of finding spiritual balance through the wonder of nature, a light cleansing vegetarian diet and a yogic daily routine.

This year’s theme will be THE TRUTH OF YOUR HEART – The Power of Paradox, or The Middle Ground.

On the one hand, this is a topic that’s always relevant, yet at the same time it fits this year like a glove. I’m writing this in February and I’m curious myself to see what resonance it will have in August. Well, my intuition tells me that this year we will not only discover what it means to STAND FIRMLY IN OUR OWN TRUTH, as the Native Americans used to say, but we’ll also experience the TRUTH OF OTHERS just as deeply, until we meet on common ground and the TRUTH becomes OURS. And this cannot happen any other way than through RECOGNITION, ACCEPTANCE AND CONSENT.
In this process, the paradox – that is, the meeting of opposites that cannot usually come together – will play a significant role. We will therefore spend this week exploring our inner conflicts and, at the same time, our ability to build bridges, mediate and reconcile. To stand in the middle between „I can” and „I cannot”, „mine” and „yours”. To remain true to oneself even if everyone else goes elsewhere. To share this and see that it, too, is a feeling we all have in common. What is the difficulty? Paradoxically (!), it lies in remaining neutral whilst being oneself, in showing no hesitation amidst a hundred opinions and views, whilst remaining supple and flexible. We will therefore work on the qualities of the heart and throat centres, which, working together, express the truth with compassion towards other beings. This process leads to the somewhat overhyped „5D” – it is indeed time to grasp the essence of Soorya Akasha: the space in which a human being opens their heart to the divine vibration of the Logos.

It will also be a time to regenerate body and mind, to rediscover and reclaim the energy trapped in painful memories, suppressed emotions and fears that have been silenced. The science and art of yoga does not dredge up the story of one’s life, nor does it demand an analysis of memories – it invites you to purify their content through the techniques of breath, movement, concentration and mantras. Trust your inner sense and let go of what you’re holding on to so tightly. Take a breath. A week of rest and fun awaits you, but also work using the methods of yogic knowledge concerning the spiritual, mental, psychological and physical dimensions of the human being, a few small challenges, and daily Ayurveda to care for the body’s needs.

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PROGRAMME: lectures and discussions in the Circle, two yoga/meditation sessions daily, one day of silence to discover inner stillness and regenerate the senses, but also to tap into a different dimension of communication; morning „trance-like” runs to the lake and swims, „breathwalk” walks in the forest, 3 vegetarian meals (including 1 session of communal cooking of kitcheri, yogi tea, ghee and more), artistic and creative activities, plenty of time for yourself, and in the evenings, relaxation to the sound of drums and gongs, singing by the campfire, as well as learning how to give each other oil massages of the face, head, hands and feet, …

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PROVIDED by: Agnieszka Hari Kartar - meet me here: http://ajurweda-joga.pl/kontakt/

SITE: www.dompodlipa.pl

PRICE: a deposit of 800 PLN paid by 30 May 2021 = 1,790 PLN; after that date: 1,890 PLN

ENROLMENT NOW: 604 946 919 / kundalinijoga@wp.eu

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In order to reserve a place on the trip, you must send an application by e-mail and pay a deposit* of PLN 800 (per person). You will receive the transfer details in the confirmation e-mail. *The deposit is non-refundable.

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During these days, you will undergo a process of renewal on a physical, mental and spiritual level. You will experience both Inner Silence, which fosters deep introspection, and a sense of closeness with others through conversation, sharing, and joint activities and practices. You will soothe your mind and nourish your heart through contact with nature. Thanks to the simplicity of each day, your body will relax and regenerate.

A trip like this can often strike a chord within us by taking us away from familiar surroundings and changing the rhythm of our day; it offers a respite from daily responsibilities whilst engaging us on other levels of existence – it rejuvenates what has been worn down by the daily grind, temporarily loosening well-worn patterns of behaviour, which allows for an opening of consciousness and an expanded perception (not just intellectual) – so if you feel this might be the right time for you, get in touch now, and the decision you make within yourself will set other events in motion so that this becomes a reality for you…. You are most warmly invited.

We’ll be starting on Sunday 8 August at 6.00 pm with dinner, followed by an organisational meeting at 7.00 pm (you’re welcome to arrive a little earlier, but rooms will be ready from 5.30 pm), and we’ll finish on Saturday 14 August with lunch between 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm. You’re welcome to stay a little longer after checking out of your rooms. You’ll need to make your own way there. I CAN HELP YOU GET IN TOUCH WITH PEOPLE YOU CAN CARPOOL WITH.
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FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY:

SUNDAY 8 August 2021
Arrival from 5 pm

18.00 Dinner
7.00 pm An organisational meeting to get to know one another and familiarise ourselves with the programme.
20.00 - 21.00 meditation and gongs good for sleep
22.00 curfew

MONDAY – FRIDAY ( ON WEDNESDAY – THE DAY OF SILENCE (Mouna)! – this means: silence and no communication between participants, either amongst themselves or with the outside world, including via mobile phones and computers; no reading of books, etc… FOR ONE DAY. Classes are held according to the timetable )

6.00 - 8.00 Sadhana - morning practice in the JK tradition

8.15 am: a morning run to the lake, followed by a yogic cleansing ritual – ishnaan – and a swim in the lake

9.30 am breakfast

10.30 – 12.00. Learning how to combine food ingredients, approaches to nutrition, cooking and the use of spices in Ayurvedic cuisine. Preparing a meal together – at least once / mandala painting and other artistic activities (surprise)

12.00 – 13.30. K.’s yoga session, with a talk based on Y. Bhajan’s Humanology

13.30 Lunch, siesta, breathwalk, time at the lake and in the forest

17.00 – 18.30. Yoga and Ayurvedic teachings for body and mind, sharing experiences in a circle, and mutual oil massages on selected parts of the body, namely: the face, head, feet and hands.

19.00 Dinner and more walking

20.00- 21.00 Circle by the fire, meditation or singing mantras together, relaxation or gongs good for sleep

22.00 curfew

6.00 - 8.00 Sadhana

8.15 am: a morning run to the lake, followed by a yogic cleansing ritual – ishnaan – and a swim in the lake

9.30 am breakfast

10.30 – 13.00. WRAP-UP SESSION with meditation and an intention – questions and answers

13.00 lunch
14:00 Departure or free time in the local area

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WORK METHODS:
*Kundalini yoga kriya and meditation - breathing techniques and exercises for body, soul and mind; learning to focus, pay attention and relax.
*Ayurveda - tips for balancing lifestyle, sleep, senses and diet; cooking and oil massages.
*Karam Kriya - a consulting method leading to the completion of initiated sequences of events, based on numbers;
*Naada yoga – a method of working with sound to influence the subconscious. Pure vocalisation of vowels, and mantras.
*Artistic activities surprise

Kundalini Yoga leads through gentle or intense, but always effective sets of exercises. The session begins by establishing a connection between the soul and the body through the sound of a mantra. It then guides your body through graceful postures rearranging patterns and blockages left in it by anger, shame and grief. It renews the flow of energy, making you open, ready to be a fulfilled being. Kundalini is a biological way of expanding the mind, it is the food of our consciousness, it reaches out through the nerves. Systematic work with one's own energy, mind and emotions by becoming familiar with the dynamics of the breath, calmly and comprehensively stretching the body and activating the chakras leads to a coherent and lasting connection of soul, body and mind, noticing one's own beliefs and limitations and that these can be healed. Great prophets, mystics, sages and people of genius have achieved their evolutionary goal. They harmonised their lives with the forces of nature that govern our lives. Their purity, truth, moderation, compassion, humility, above all, helped them to do so.