Kundalini is the sacred, secret key to enlightenment.
In our current state, kundalini is the magnet at the base of the astral spine that keeps us tied to delusion—it’s our commitment to being separate from God. Spiritual awakening is the uniting of kundalini with the presence of God at the top of the astral spine. Raising kundalini is the central focus of the spiritual path.
How do we raise kundalini? Techniques of meditation, especially Kriya Yoga, are an essential ingredient.
But technique alone cannot coax the kundalini upward. Kundalini is a conscious, divine force that is magnetized to rise through such qualities as devotion, love, generosity of spirit, and kindness. Nayaswami Asha will focus these essential qualities of our spiritual life during her weekend.
Asha is known and loved for her ability to make the spiritual journey inviting, doable, filled with humor at our inevitable foibles, and full of hope for our eventual success.
You will come away from the weekend:
• Heartened about your potential for enlightenment
• Strengthened in your clarity of the road before you
• Clear on how to work with your limitations
• Enthusiastic to live your life with greater openness, love, and self-offering
This weekend can be a springboard for a fresh new beginning in your spiritual journey.
“The first time I heard Asha speak, I asked myself, ‘Who IS that woman!?’ She had such sweetness, yet so much power and poignancy in her words. I felt deeply uplifted. She spoke in a way that was so practical and meaningful for me personally...just what I needed to hear.” — Supriya G., Seattle
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Asha Nayaswami
Asha Nayaswami, serves as Ananda's global ambassador at the request of her lifelong teacher, Swami Kriyananda. With her unusual insight and clarity, warmth and wisdom, she helps us see how spiritual teaching can be woven into daily, ordinary life. She offers practical, real-life examples to guide, encourage, and support. She shares universal truths that unite the great religions.
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Prices are all-inclusive and cover accommodations, meals, classes or activities, and course materials.
A Weekend with Nayaswami Asha starts the afternoon of the first date listed and ends with lunch on the last date listed. Check-in is anytime between 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at our Front Desk. Your room will be available by 3:00 p.m. Dinner is at 6:30. The first gathering of your group is after dinner.
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You can add extra personal retreat days before and/or after your program. Check availability and costs for the days and accommodations that you require.
A Weekend with Nayaswami Asha starts the afternoon of the first date listed. It’s ideal to arrive before 4 pm, if you are able to. That way, you can join in the afternoon session of yoga and meditation, which begins at 4:45 pm. Dinner is at 6:30. The first real gathering of your group is at 7:30 pm. If you need to arrive here after 5 pm, that’s fine, but it helps us if you let us know at 800-346-5350. We can also put aside a dinner for you if you need to arrive after 7 pm. The program ends with lunch on the last date. Please see our Daily Schedule.
See Transportation and Directions whether you are coming by plane, car, bus or train. Our Frequent Questions page answers many of the questions you might have about How to Go on Retreat.
