Sivananda Yoga Ranch, November calendar

Nov 5-7, 2010
Yoga and Hiking Weekend

The early winter forests offer clear views and beautiful hiking. Join us in long walks through the Catskills, both around the Ashram and in our magnificent State Parks.

Cost: Nominal park entry fee.

Nov 9, 2010
Swami Vishnudevananda’s Mahasamadhi

We will observe the 17th anniversary of our Guru’s
liberation from the physical body with mantra
chanting, stories, videos of Swamiji, and a Puja
with Swami Vasishtananda.

Nov 11, 2010
Veterans Day
Swami Vishnudevananda’s Jalasamadhi

We will observe the day that Swami Vishnuji’s
body was offered back to Mother Ganga with
a puja with Swami Vasishtananda and chanting
of the Om Namo Narayanaya peace mantra.

Nov 12-14, 2010
Vegetarian Cooking
with Gauri Devi

Learn methods of natural vegetarian cooking and preparation. Create weekly menus. Find balance of mind and body through proper diet.

Cost: $25 plus accomodations.

Nov 19-21, 2010
Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga
with Prahlada and Saraswati

In this intensive weekend, meet and learn from two senior teachers. Prahlad and Saraswati teach from a wealth of experience, from a life of long commitment to spread the teachings of Swami Vishnudevananda. They will guide us in our Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga practice with charm, humor and insight.

Nov 20-21, 2010
Yantras of the Divine Mother
with Mavis Gewant

Yantras, geometric centering instruments, are used to awaken the energy of various deities and planets and to facilitate contact with our inner being. Mavis will guide the selecting, constructing and painting of the appropriate Yantra for each student.

Cost: $75 + materials and accomodations.

Nov 26-28, 2010
Thanksgiving Weekend
The Art of Gratitude
with Swami Sadasivananda

Celebrate a special Thanksgiving Feast and "Things to Be Grateful For" Thanksgiving Satsang. Swami Sadasivananda will give practical workshops on developing the "attitude of gratitude" and satsangs will be a practice of chanting and devotional meditation.