Come experience a joyful and refreshing weekend of spiritual teachings, glorious tulips, and musical inspiration! Paramhansa Yogananda came to bring a new expression of Christ’s teachings – showing how we can attune to the light and presence of Christ within ourselves, bringing lasting happiness into our lives.
During this weekend you will experience:
- Musical Inspiration!—Friday night, you will be enthralled with a special choir performance of Christ Lives: An Oratorio—a musical expression of the life of Jesus.
- The Teachings of Jesus—You will gain a deeper, more inward understanding of Christ’s teachings and his non-denominational, practical wisdom for your spiritual journey. Includes experiential activities, discussion, and storytelling.
- Springtime at Ananda—Nature’s glory awaits you at Crystal Hermitage with over 17,000 blooming tulips! We will have time to enjoy the breath-taking floral display, as well as to meditate in some of our most sacred temples (course fee includes admission to see the tulips).
- Easter Sunday Service—Join Ananda community’s Sunday Service, led by Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi, Ananda’s spiritual directors
- Special Guest Appearance—By the Easter bunny and her assistant!
- Enjoy an excerpt from Christ Lives: An Oratorio written by Swami Kriyananda: https://www.ananda.org/video/christ-lives-an-illustrated-oratorio-slide-show/
- A Slideshow of the tulip gardens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYz3Y90CZWg&feature=emb_logo
- Swami Kriyananda - Why Yogananda Taught Both the Teachings of Christ and Krishna: https://www.ananda.org/video/why-yogananda-taught-both-the-teachings-of-christ-and-krishna/
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Sundara Traymar
Inspirational teacher and retreat leader
International Director, Sharing Nature Worldwide
Gardener, Crystal Hermitage Gardens at Ananda Village
Sundara (Greg) Traymar is the International Director of Sharing Nature Worldwide and has been personally trained by world renowned author Joseph Bharat Cornell. Sundara is a gifted and inspiring teacher and wins friends wherever he travels. He has spent the last 12 years traveling the world, helping others deepen their love for nature.
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Prices are all-inclusive and cover accommodations, meals, classes or activities, and course materials.
An Easter Retreat starts the afternoon of the first date listed and ends with lunch on the last date. It's ideal to arrive before 4 pm, if you are able to. That way, you can join in the afternoon session of guided yoga postures and meditation, which begins at 4:45. Dinner is at 6:30. The first real gathering of your group is after dinner. Please see:
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An Easter Retreat 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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