Yoga of Silence Retreat
April 6 – 8, 2012
This weekend intensive is formulated to experience deep inner silence through the process of pratyahara, to withdraw from the external world by not speaking and by focusing on the time-tested practices of physical, mental and spiritual yoga. During this weekend retreat, you will go beyond the chatter of the mind and cultivate the inner power of silence through:
| • Meditation | • Journaling |
| • Yoga | • Inspirational readings |
| • Creative movement | • Quiet time for personal reflection or practices |
| • Chanting |
No previous experience necessary
For more information on the benefits of regular meditation practice, see: 10 Scientifically-backed reasons to meditate.
Registration:
Early Bird Fee (by March 6): $275
Regular Fee(after March 6): $295 (Includes meals, juices, accommodations, mud and steam baths, and all the instruction during the retreat)
To register (via paypal or credit card): click here
or to pay by check, call us at 828 649-9408
Testimonials:
“I loved the gentleness of the facilitators, the lovely yoga classes by Kaoverii, the incredible beauty of the place Inside and out and the comfortable accommodations. I also cherished the opportunity to be alone, silent, to meditate, pray and to contemplate my life. Great food too. It was wonderful.” -Shari Cochran, Candler, NC
“I loved all of it. Honestly, it was great. Excellent mix of meditation, yoga, silence, kind people, great facilities, and great food!! I appreciate the opportunity to just be. Nice teachings, walk, natural beauty. Really just perfect. (And I’m not easy to please usually, so really!)” -Bill Chase, Asheville, NC
“The staff all made my retreat feel so valuable, and personal to my needs. From the beautiful dome and accommodations, to the healthy and enticing gourmet meals, to the meditation and yoga sessions, it made my heart sing! Thank you.” -Anne Connolly, Leicester, NC
About your instructors:
Sid Jordan, PhD
Sid Jordan has combined a career as a licensed clinical psychologist and yoga teacher since 1971. As a clinical psychologist, he taught psychotherapy and community psychology in the Department of Psychiatry and served as director of the Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Services in a community center at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC over a period of 25 years. He is also a trained acarya of tantric meditation and hatha yoga, and has participated extensively in the emergence of the yoga therapy field.
Ramesh Bjonnes
Ramesh Bjonnes is a lecturer and popular blogger on yoga and tantra on www.elephantjournal.com. He has published numerous articles on tantra in books, magazines and newspapers in the US and Europe, and is working on a book about tantra, which will be available from Hay House India in 2012. Ramesh will be leading some of the meditation sessions during the retreat.
Howard Nemon, PhD
Howard Nemon has been practicing and teaching meditation all over the world for over 38 years. He also has a PhD in social work from the University of Pennsylvania, and has written extensively on social change. He formerly taught at George Mason University in Virginia and at Warren Wilson College and currently works as a consultant to numerous non-profit organizations.
For more information about this or other retreats, or about hosting your event or retreat at Prama Institute, please contact us at:
Address: 310 Panhandle Road, Marshall, NC 28753
Telephone: (828) 649-9408
We would love to hear from you!
