For Our Neighbors
Explore Meditation and Yogic Healing Tools
Not scheduled at this time.
with Badri Matlock
This program can not be reserved online. To reserve, please e-mail or call us at 1-800-346-5350.
$79 for a day of instruction, inspiration, fun, and delicious food—designed specifically for neighbors of Ananda Village.
Spend a relaxed day enjoying the facilities, grounds, great staff, and uplifting vibration of The Expanding Light Retreat. You’ll leave with added tools and a deepened understanding of how to bring more calmness, focus, and happiness to your mind and life.
Your day will include:
10 - 12:30 Intro to the foundation of yoga philosophy; brain science related to meditation; and an extremely practical and effective technique of meditation.
12:30 A delicious vegetarian lunch at The Expanding Light Dining Room, with time to explore The Expanding Light grounds afterwards, including Lotus Lake.
2:30 - 4:30 Learn simple yogic techniques to draw more energy into the body, through the use of breath and also will power. Experience Ananda Yoga's unique approach to yoga postures, including the use of positive thought.
If you would like to join us for a guided Spiritual Practices (Energization Exercises, yoga postures, and meditation) from 4:45 to 6:30 pm, you are most welcome to do that. You can join others in guided gentle yoga, and practice your newly-learned yoga and meditation techniques. There is no additional charge for those who join us for the day.
You are also welcome to join us for the great vegetarian dinner buffet at 6:30 for an additional $10. If you plan to stay for dinner, please let our guest services staff know when you book your reservation, so we know how much food to cook.
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Badri Matlock
Ananda Meditation Teacher, Ananda Yoga Instructor, E-RYT 500'
Ananda Yoga Instructor, E-RYT 500
Ananda Meditation Teacher
Badri Matlock is a dynamic young teacher and program leader. His dedicated practice of yoga and meditation began at age 17, and he has lived and taught at Ananda since 2009. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Kinesiology from California State Long Beach.
No dates scheduled for For Our Neighbors at this time.
Prices are all-inclusive and cover accommodations, meals, classes or activities, and course materials.
For Our Neighbors 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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