Special Program Friday Evening | Welcome Satsang & Public Lecture
Fri: 9/16/2016 From: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Seize this rare opportunity to experience the wisdom and teachings of a living Master! Learn how yoga techniques can help not just our physical well-being, but also maintaining mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Yoga is a gradual and steady path that teaches us how to be in charge of our own development and become the kind of person we want to be. This program kicks off the visit of Vishwaguru Paramhansa Swami Maheshwarananda (affectionately called Vishwaguruji), the Founder of Yoga in Daily Life.
Special Yoga Retreat - Part 1 | Saturday Morning Half-Day Session
Sat: 9/17/2016 From: 7:00 am - 12:30 pm
This special retreat program includes relaxation, asanas (yoga postures) and pranayama (breathing techniques), and also a lecture by Vishwaguruji. Learn how to transfer yoga teachings into our daily life and how we can relax and attain peace and clarity of mind to know what we really want. A light vegetarian breakfast is included in the program for half day participants and additionally vegetarian lunch for participants of the whole retreat.
Each half day session is $60 or sign up for the whole retreat at $170.
Special Yoga Retreat - Part 2 | Saturday Afternoon & Evening Half Day Session
Sat: 9/17/2016 From: 2:30 pm - 9:00 pm
This special retreat program includes relaxation, asanas (yoga postures) and pranayama (breathing techniques), and also a lecture by Vishwaguruji. Learn how to transfer yoga teachings into daily life and how to listen to the inner voice of the heart and observe and understand feelings, in order to find a deeper sense of contentment and freedom in life. A vegetarian dinner is included.
Each half day session is $60 or sign up for the whole retreat at $170.
Special Yoga Retreat - Part 3 | Sunday Morning Half-Day Session
Sun: 9/18/2016 From: 7:00 am - 12:30 pm
This special retreat program includes relaxation, asanas (yoga postures) and pranayama (breathing techniques), and also a lecture by Vishwaguruji. Learn how to have more self-confidence and inner strength and eliminate bad habits, in order to develop into the kind of person we really want to become. A light vegetarian breakfast is included.
Each half day session is $60 or sign up for the whole retreat at $170.
Special Free Event Sunday Afternoon | In Service of Peace and Well-Being
Sun: 9/18/2016 From: 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Join us for this special free program, planting a peace tree in Four Mile Run Park at Bruce Street. (The park entrance is behind MOMS parking lot in Del Ray Alexandria.) This event is supported by the City of Alexandria and the Mayor plans to attend.
FREE EVENT
Special Program Sunday Evening | In Service of Peace and Well-Being
Sun: 9/18/2016 From: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for this special lecture by Vishwaguruji, Founder of Yoga in Daily Life, on "Yoga: In Service of Peace and Well-Being." This lecture will focus on how yoga strengthens our connection to our true selves and to all living beings in nature, in order to be more active members of our community and dedicated to compassion, wisdom, and service to others.
This lecture will take place at the Del Ray Yoga Center but it is a side-event to the International Conference on Sustainable Development, which will take place September 21-22 in New York City at Columbia University in conjunction with the UN General Assembly meetings and the UN International Day of Peace.
FREE EVENT
Special Yoga Retreat | Whole Session
Sat: 9/17/2016 - 9/18/2016 From: 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sign up for the entire 1 1/2 day yoga retreat, Saturday 7 AM - Sunday 12:30 PM. Includes a light vegetarian breakfast both days and lunch and dinner on Saturday.