HIMALAYA-KAUSANI
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Enjoy a yoga retreat in the Himalayas, in the wilderness of Kausani. The beauty of Kausani inspires peace in heart and mind. A Kausani, people just live and be free from the bustle of modern life, we have learned to know them.
Near where we will stay in Kausani, is the Lakshmi Ashram, where many poor girls have received the opportunity to study. They cultivate gardens, feed the animals and in many ways perpetuate the lifestyle of Indians passed down for centuries.
We will also visit the magnificent temples of the 9th century were built in the area, as well as "factory shawl and tea gardens are nearby.
The breathtaking natural landscapes Himalayas nothing like what you have experienced before.
We will hike to a beautiful old temple hundreds of years, in the middle of the forest, near a waterfall. There will be many opportunities for us to go trekking in nature and meditate in inspiring places.
In the environment of the Himalayas, there is very little light pollution. Moreover, we will make a stargazing with the telescope of a local restaurant. This is a great opportunity for those who love the planets and stars.
Among all the elements of nature, fire is one that is more pure. Man can pollute the land, water, sky and even space, but the fire still burning quality impurity.
As a group, we will perform a fire ceremony known as Hawan name, in which we burn all our impurities in the Divine Fire, and illuminate the light of meditation us. (This sentence is dangerous, They May afraid and think we are a "cult")
Every morning at sunrise, we will perform Surya Namaskar: yoga poses of sun salutations. Watch the sunrise in the Himalayas practicing yoga is a wonderful experience. We hope you will join us!
In the evening, we will balance the yoga poses to bring the body and mind to return to harmony before ending our day. The beauty of the sunset in the Himalayas will capativate to your heart when it changes from white to golden to gray, as night sets in.?
As part of our appreciation for the wonderful scenery of the Himalayas, we will perform karma yoga is an exercise in cleaning the environment. By cleaning these sacred mountains, we purify ourselves too. In many ways, we try to contribute to the well-being of the near future (?) And it will be our Karma Yoga.
To see the Divine in everything you can a small tree Puja. Puja is a worship of the Divine. Puja in a tree we love trees and recognize the divine in them. Thank lles for shade, fruit, Oxygen and many other things.
We will be connecting with nature in this way it causes a peaceful vibration and light in our whole being.
All meals will be pure traditional Indian Vegetarian Cooking. Everyone will have the chance to help in the kitchen and will also be able to learn how to cook traditional food of India during cooking workshop.
All participants will be able to have a traditional massage of India. Massage helps to dispel all tension from the body and gives the mind a chance to relax. This is a great way to help eliminate the stress of everyday life. Between yoga, massage, meditation and peaceful nature of Kausani in the Himalayas can not help to find a state of harmony and peace within ourselves.
Kausani is one of the favorite places of Mahatma Gandhi, who is undoubtedly one of the most famous Indian culture figures. We will visit the Ashram dedicated to him there. When he was alive, he visited the area quite often and enjoyed this beautiful place. He also called Kausani "Switzerland of India".
The benefits thereof in a life time experience are far reaching (?). Seeing such beauty and away from the bustle of modern life, it can bring great changes in a person. Added to this peaceful nature, meditation, yoga, massage, yoga karma etc and you are sure to find yourself more dynamic, peaceful and happy at the end of the retreat.