Bhakti Yoga:
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Friday |
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Ayurveda, the ancient Vedic health system recommends massage and therapies as a being beneficial to one's health - even for monks! So various aromatherapy massages, Indian head massage, sound therapy, etc are available by appointment. See here for details. €35 for 50-mins. We recommend early arrival for this. |
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6.30 pm |
Dinner |
7.15 pm |
Meditation with Tim. Silent meditation, Kirtan relaxation ******** Introduction to Japa meditation. Japa is the soft personal chanting of mantra, generally using wooden chanting beads. It is a daily practise of monks. This meditation assists oneself with mindfulness practise. Focusing and paying attention to the holy sound brings a sense of peace and contentment. |
8.45 pm |
We recommend you go to bed early. |
Saturday |
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5.30 am |
Wake up bell, followed by japa-yoga: meditation from 6.00am, using sacred wooden mantra beads. |
6.35 am |
Leave for ferry trip to island and visit temple using the temple's ferry boat. The crossing takes 4-minutes. |
7.00 am |
Greeting of the Deities in Temple (some spiritual music arranged by the famous musician George Harrison is played during a short meditation, followed by sacred chant music) |
7.30 am |
Temple morning lecture based on ancient Vedic texts |
8.20 am |
We will be doing some Meditation Walking with japa beads around the forest track on the island |
9.45 am |
Breakfast, followed by a Rest period back at the retreat house |
12.00 pm |
Practical work, like working on the land weeding and helping in the production of organic vegetables (1 hour 30mins) |
1.45 pm |
Lunch |
2.45 pm |
Depart for the Killeshandra forest park walk. 30 mins of this 1-hour 15 mins walk will be dedicated to japa walking meditation. |
5.15 pm |
Arrive back at retreat centre |
6.00 pm |
Return from the walks, relax, chat, massages, etc. Dinner available from 6.45pm. |
Sunday |
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Early morning: time to reflect, read, explore outdoors, meditate or chant on beads - as you wish. |
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8.30 am |
Hatha-Yoga .... yoga exercises for health and well-being. Suitable for beginners. |
9.50 am |
Breakfast |
11.00 am |
Meditative Visualization with Tim |
12.10 pm |
Cross to island for temple sacred chant music and just to relax on the island. This is the normal day-visiting time for visitors in any week. |
1.00 pm |
(Optional) Talk on Vedic wisdom and philosophy open to the general public. You're welcome to go for a walk around the island during all or part of this period. |
2.00 pm |
The Sunday Feast in the Temple - a unique cultural experience (and the food is pretty good also!) |
3.00 pm |
Ferry Departure back to the mainland, and end of retreat |
Above: Inish Rath Island at the crack of dawn - the perfect surroundings for meditationOptional: Therapies available
All therapies available at the rate of €35 for a 50 minute session. |
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All prices include:
Fees for this retreat:
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How to Book: (1) Email us to let us know your requirements and to check availability. (2) If you decide to book we ask for a deposit of €100 per person. Email and Payment options here - Contact and booking |
