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Spiritual Renewal Week

“Building Spiritual Power for Our Times”

7 days

Get special reduced rates when you sign up for the full 7 days

August 8 – 15, 2010

Since 1969 Ananda has annually held this inspiring week of classes, satsangs, concerts, plays, kirtans, delicious meals, and more. Our theme this year, “Building Spiritual Power for Our Time,” is designed to help you find your own source of inner strength amidst the beauty and peace of Ananda Village.

You will draw inspiration from this unforgettable week for years to come.

Spiritual Renewal Week 2009 Schedule
“Building Spiritual Power for Our Times”

Sunday, August 9
4:45	Sadhana
6:30	Dinner
7:30	Welcome gathering in EL Temple - Jyotish & Devi
Monday, August 10
6:00	Wake-up bell
6:30-8:30	Sadhana in EL Temple OR
6:30-8:00	Meditation with Ananda community in Hansa (meditation only)
8:30	Breakfast in silence
10:30	“How to Understand Our TimesThe Shifting of the Ages” in Amphitheater - Swami Kriyananda
12:00	Lunch
2:30	How to Meditate, Deepening Your Meditation
4:45	Sadhana and Energization Exercises class in EL Temple
6:30	Dinner
7:30	Concert, which Swamiji will attend in Amphitheater
Tuesday, August 11
6:00	Wake-up bell
6:30-8:30	Sadhana in EL Temple OR
6:30-8:00	Meditation with Ananda community in Hansa (meditation only)
8:30	Breakfast in silence
9:15	Meditation Class in Temple for those who would like instruction
10:30	“Using Energy & Will Power to Face Life’s Challenges ” in Amphitheater - Jyotish and Devi
12:00	Lunch
2:30	Sustainability at Ananda with Devadasi, Alex, Peter, Ananta, Maria
4:45	Sadhana in EL Temple
6:30	Dinner
7:30	Kirtan headed by Ananda India in the EL Temple
Wednesday, August 12
Same as Tuesday up to 10:30 am
10:30	“MeditationThe Source of Inner Strength” in Amphitheater Gyandev, Nirmala, Hriman, Anandi, Bharat
12:00	Lunch
2:30	Free with option to go to Crystal Hermitage
5:00	Dinner
6:00	Peace Treaty which Swamiji will attend in Amphitheater
Thursday, August 13
Same as Tuesday up to 10:30 am
10:30	“Superconsciousness, the Key to Success” in the Amphitheater Nitai, Peter Goering, Asha, Daiva, Ananta
12:00	Lunch
2:30	India Satsang with Dharmadas, Nirmala, Jaya, Sadhana, Keshava, Daya, Haridas, Roma
4:45	Sadhana in EL Temple
6:30	Dinner at The Expanding Light Quiet evening
7:30	Guests visit Ananda Homes
Friday, August 14
Same as Tuesday up to 10:30 am
10:30	“The Power and Protection of the Guru ” in the Amphitheater Swami Kriyananda
12:00	Lunch
2:30	Healing Prayers with Mary K or time for silence at Crystal Hermitage
4:45	Sadhana in EL Temple
5:30	Kriya Initiations
6:30	Dinner at The Expanding Light followed by a quiet evening for non-initiates
7:30	Kriya Initiations or quiet evening
Saturday, August 15
6:308:30	Sadhana in the EL Temple
8:30	Breakfast in silence
10:30	“The Path of Kriya Yoga” in Amphitheater Jaya, Dharmadas, Dave, Jyotish, Devi
12:00	Lunch
2:30	Banquet Preparation
6:30	Indian Banquet which Swamiji will attend, in the Piazza
Sunday, August 16
6:00	Wake-up bell
6:30-8:30	Sadhana in EL Temple
6:30-8:00	Meditation with Ananda community in Hansa (meditation only)
8:30	Breakfast
10:00	Fire Ceremony and Purification in the EL Temple
11:00	Sunday Service with Swamiji in the Amphitheater
12:30	Lunch

During the week, there will be special classes for those preparing for Kriya initiation. For information on these classes, please contact kriyayoga2@ananda.org..

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Prices in the table below are all-inclusive and cover accommodations, meals, classes or activities, and course materials as appropriate.

Spiritual Renewal Week - Building Spiritual Power for Our Times starts the afternoon of the first date listed and ends with lunch on the last date listed. Please see our Daily Schedule page.

See Transportation and Directions for maps 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.

To Register:

1. Choose your accommodation type. Click here to view options.

2. Click on Book Now below or call 1-800-346-5350
If you can’t find what you want online, please phone us at 1-800-346-5350. Only a small percentage of our rooms are available online.
You cannot reserve online 2 days or less before your arrival date or if you want a single shared room.

For full 7 days (Book now)
Tent / RV	Standard Shared	Standard Private	Deluxe Shared	Deluxe Private
$595	$805	$1225	$1050	$1,575

This price covers 7 days of classes, activities, meals, and accommodations.

Daily rate for attending part of the week
(Book by calling 1-800-346-5350)
Tent / RV	Standard Shared	Standard Private	Deluxe Shared	Deluxe Private
$106	$136	$196	$171	$246

Anyone not staying at the Expanding Light retreat can purchase passes for events in advance. Passes allow us to know the number of visitors we will be hosting. It really helps us gauge meal counts, seating and usage of the facilities and staff. Advance purchase will make for easy check-in for all. You can call the front desk in advance to purchase your passes 800-346-5350.