A Women's Retreat—Sharing from the Heart
Developing and Focusing Our Inner Strength: Becoming Beacons of Light
Not scheduled at this time.
with Nayaswami Devi and Shanti Rubenstone, M.D.
"Rightly understood, Power is the ability to command our own energies, above all for our own transcendence, but also for the good of others."
—Swami Kriyananda
Join Nayaswami Devi, spiritual director of Ananda worldwide, and Dr. Shanti Rubenstone, longtime minister at Ananda Palo Alto, and physician, for an exploration of how to use this time in our life as a spiritual opportunity to bring peace and harmony through us, to the world.
- What is the source of all true peace?
- Deveop 'dynamic courage' to make internal and world change
- Using affirmation effectively because 'we are what we think!'
- Being channels of Light
Through group spiritual practices, whole group discussion, music, and forays into art and nature we will discover ways of moving toward unity with all souls, everywhere, united in love, peace, brotherhood, and harmony.
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This program will be based at Gaia House, a special Expanding Light facility, formerly a large and lovely family home. The warmth and beauty of the setting will perfectly complement our weekend goals.
The atmosphere of this weekend—relaxed, intimate, and spiritually supportive—along with the wisdom shared and the experiential activities, will leave each of us feeling uplifted, restored, and fueled with the inner resource of deep fulfillment.
Space is limited to 25 so please register early.
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Nayaswami Devi
Spiritual Directors of Ananda Worldwide, Kriyacharyas, and Ananda Ministers
What is a nayaswami?
Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi Novak are the Spiritual Directors of Ananda Worldwide. Longtime devotees of Yogananda, Jyotish and Devi have worked closely with Swami Kriyananda since 1969 and before.
Shanti Rubenstone, M.D.
Loving, enthusiastic, energy personified — Shanti is a minister and co-spiritual director of Ananda Palo as well as a Stanford trained M.D. Her classes encompass all aspects of the spiritual path with a particular bent toward devotion, wellness, and healing. Her talks are rich with stories from her life as a physician and her many years on the path. With her warmth and wisdom, she is a much-loved counselor and teacher.
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No dates scheduled for A Women's Retreat—Sharing from the Heart at this time.
Prices are all-inclusive and cover accommodations, meals, classes or activities, and course materials.
A Women's Retreat—Sharing from the Heart 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 Women's Retreat—Sharing from the Heart 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.
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