RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM
THE CALL TO NATURE

SELF DISCOVERY AND PERSONAL EVOLUTION
IMMERSING OURSELVES IN NATURE, DAILY YOGA PRACTISE, sacred chants and guided meditations are all potent tools for self discovery and transformation.

GUIDING INTELLIGENCE
HARMONISING BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT through these daily practises, you gradually become aware of an "inner guiding intelligence" making itself available should you choose to pay attention. Trusting your instincts and intuition, you will learn to aligning yourself with this source of wisdom, power and knowledge, allowing it to guide you along your life path and provide clarity on your life purpose.

THE YOGA MATRIX
YOGA IN SANSKRIT MEANS "UNION," principally union of Body-Mind-Spirit. Through the intergrated principals of yoga, you will learn to harmonise breath, movement and concentration to cultivate your intrinsic internal energy. Emphasising the principals of relaxation, slow balanced movement, suppleness and deep breathing, you will gain access to the optimal energy and calm focus required for a smooth and graceful practise. You will learn the foundation postures of Hatha yoga, simple and easy to learn asanas that provide good posture, flexibility, mental focus and a calmness of mind and spirit. Chandra, our yoga teacher, who was also trained in Indian classical dance, is a creative and highly innovative instructor.

THE CALL TO NATURE
Allowing nature and the wilderness to be our guides, we will explore the high desert mesa, forests, canyons and river gorges of this enchanted land. The "wild and scenic" recreation area provides dramatic and spectacular landscapes, pine and juniper forests ,, wild flower meadows, sagebrush and pinon and the Rio Grande gorge with its raging torrents. We will study the fauna and flora of this region, understanding it,s eco systems, wildlife and conservation needs Adopting the policy of "thread lightly and leave no trace", you will come to embrace and realise nature in all it,s abundance and glory, allowing its inherent wisdom and healing powers to revitalise and energise you. Harmonising with the natural rhythm and flow of this living organismn, you will start to appreciate the divine order of creation and the interconnectedness of all life.

THE HEALING POWER OF SOUND
SACRED MANTRAS AND CHANTS OF INDIA
Sound and music have been used since ancient times for healing and transformation and are extremely effective modalities for bringing our internal energy systems back into harmony and balance.

The human voice, when applied as a creative sound instrument, allows us to open to another dimension of our being, the source of wisdom, knowledge and love that is our true essence; and by revealing this divine aspect of our nature, we can initiate healing and transformation at a cellular level.

Using sacred Sanskrit chants, we will explore group "call and response" chanting, a very simple but highly effective method of using ones own voice to harmonise mind and spirit.

As we explore the meditative qualities inherent in sacred chants, we become aware of subtle changes within our body-mind-spirit matrix. A heightened state of consciousness is experienced, a feeling of deep peace and relaxation surrounds us. We gain clarity and insight into our lives, developing a more compassionate and loving attitude towards ourselves and experience a unity and connection with all of creation.

The power of sound can also enhance meditations, reduce stress, boost auto-immune systems, increase vitality and promote a positive and gracious outlook towards life.

Chant artist Kalidas will lead the group in learning how to use sound as a tool for transformation. Kalidas has traveled extensively in spiritual communities throughout the Southwest and India in his quest to learn from Eastern mystical traditions. His practice brought him to focus on Bhakti Yoga as a healing modality.

MEDITATIONS AND GUIDED VISUALISATIONS
Various meditation techniques are practised by all the major religions of the world, but have nothing to do with religion per se.

Meditation is a "vehicle" for stilling the mind, allowing us to transcend the ego and personality, to access higher states of consciousness and intelligence. Simple to do, hard to describe, we will give insights into some of the more popular techniques.

UNIVERSAL LAW
Knowledge of these principals provides insights into how universal intelligence works at a more subtle level.

Transcending cultures, societies and religions, these are immutable laws governing all human life. You will gain valuable insights into the true meaning of:
ABUNDANCE, giving and receiving, the dynamic exchange of positive energies where you perpetuate the abundant cycle and flow of the universe, giving unconditionally with wisdom and good judgment, receiving graciously.
THE POWER OF INTENTION, to focus with clarity, creativity and intention to manifest all your desires,
THE LAW OF KARMA, cause and effect, teaching us to live consciously and make responsible choises,
DHARMA, discovering our "unique self", our mission in life, our purpose and how best we can serve.
NON-ATTACHMENT, relinquishing attachment to future events, having faith in your own power to manifest your desires.
TRANSCENDENCE, Treating each life experience as a learning opportunity to grow and move forward, not allowing ourselves to get stuck in repetitive behaviour.

THE POWER OF "NOW"
THE POTENCY OF THE "POWER OF NOW," ALWAYS BEING "IN THE PRESENT MOMENT," THIS IS THE ONLY REALITY IN OUR LIVES. The past is history, the future, a mystery, the joy of life and the power to manifest our destinies lies in this present moment. A simple truth but one we all towo often ignore!!

We will also look at the connections between diet, exercise, and good health, balancing our nutritional requirements with the demands of a modern lifestyle. Harmonising our "work, rest and play" allows for fulfillment in careers, relationships and recreation.