3 Day Initiation into Babaji's Kriya Yoga Seminar in Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Initiation into Babaji's Kriya Yoga Retreat in Quebec
The goal of life is happiness, peace, love and enlightenment. The desire for perfection comes from the Self, the image of God which seeks to express itself through all humanity. Kriya yoga is a scientific art of perfect God truth union. It was revived in modern times by a great master of India, Babaji Nagaraj, as a synthesis of the teachings of the 18 siddhas. It includes a series of techniques.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Learn 18 postures (2.5 hours)
- Learn 6 phases of a powerful breathing technique (6 hours)
- Learn 7 techniques of meditation (6 hours)
- 2 days accommodation in a beautiful natural setting
- All meals included
Skill level
- Beginner
Yoga styles
3 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Babaji's Kriya Yoga Ashram in Quebec, Canada is located on 40 acres, atop a mountain, with panoramic views of neighboring mountains and pristine forest land. It has a private lake, access to hundreds of acres of forest trails, and the peace of isolation. A vegetarian meal service is available. It is open year-round for group initiations and retreats, short-term person retreat stays or long- term residency. A daily schedule centered around the practice of Babaji's five-fold path of Kriya Yoga is maintained. The ashram also houses "Kriya Yoga Publications."
Program
During this weekend you will learn 18 postures for greater health, relaxation and energy; the 6 phases of the powerful breathing technique, known as "Kriya Kundalini Pranayama" to awaken and circulate subtle energies; 7 techniques of meditation to cleanse the subconscious, to master the mind and to bring about realization of the Self and Absolute Reality.
These 18 postures were chosen by Babaji from the thousands that exist to form an effective system for rejuvenating the physical body and preparing it for the more subtle phases of his Kriya Yoga. The immortal Himalayan master is living proof of their effectiveness. Each posture comprises several steps, making them accessible to beginners and advanced students alike. The postures are also grouped in pairs, or counter-postures, encouraging the relaxation phase at the end of each posture.
Friday
- 20:15-21:30 Introductory lecture
Saturday and Sunday
- 09:00-17:30 Training with 1.5 hour break for lunch and 15 minutes breaks in the morning and afternoon.
Instructors
Marshall Govindan
Marshall Govindan ("Satchidananda") has practiced Babaji's Kriya Yoga intensively since 1969. He studied and practiced Kriya Yoga in India for five years with Yogi S.A.A. Ramaiah. He also assisted him in the establishment of 23 yoga centers around the world during an 18 year period. During this period he practiced Kriya Yoga for eight hours per day on average, and as a result attained Self-realization. He received the “Patanjali Award” in 2014 for outstanding service to the field of Yoga from the International Yoga Federation.
Acharya Nandi
Acharya Nandi (Yves Moreno) was introduced to Hatha Yoga at the Ottawa Iyengar studio in 2008. He ramped up his practice over the years, before participating in a series of initiations in Babaji’s Kriya Yoga at the Québec Ashram by M. G. Satchidananda between 2017 and 2019. He fulfilled the rigorous requirements to give initiation in 2021 and 2022. He integrates the teachings of Babaji’s Kriya Yoga in his professional and personal life, gratefully experiencing the integral impact of his practice and developing the growing confidence that Yoga is the key to unlocking all our challenges.
Retreat location
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Vegan
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Lactose Free
What's included
- 2.5 hours of postural yoga
- 6 hours of meditation,
- 6 hours of pranayama
- 6 vegetarian meals
- 2 nights accommodation
- Local transportation from the bus station in Magog, Quebec
What's not included
- Flight
- Additional taxes
- Transfer from the airport to Magog's bus station
- Additional spa treatment
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Montréal–Trudeau International Airport
107 km away from your destination
Arrival by plane
Please book your flight to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). There is a shutttle bus from Montreal airport to Magog. After that, a local transportation is available from the bus station in Magog, Quebec, which is 15 minutes away.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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