Power of the Self
Meditation Retreat
with Swami Shankarananda
& Devi Ma
April 7th - 11th 2021
When the mind is still, the Self shines forth
Join Swami Shankarananda (Swamiji or Guruji) and Devi Ma for a 5 day meditation retreat this April 7th – 11th.
Retreats at The Ashram are dedicated to sadhana, or spiritual practice. Swamiji says that ‘the Self’ is within everyone, and can also be described as the ‘Clear Space of Good Feeling’. Athletes describe this state of consciousness as being ‘in the zone’, or an artist might say they are ‘in the flow’.
The yogic practices that occur at The Ashram are all ancient techniques, which are tried and time tested to bring peace, happiness, insight and understanding to the seeker. They can aid in unblocking your inner world, and also your outer world. They provide a doorway to higher Consciousness, while simultaneously honouring and working with the practical or mundane aspects of life.
Workshops with
senior ashram teachers
Learn Self-inquiry meditation through the Shiva Process Method.
Meditate with
Swami Shankarananda & Devi Ma
Experience the divine energy, Shakti, as your own Self in the company of meditation masters.
Study Kashmir Shaivism
The non-dual tantric philosophy of Consciousness.
Shaktipat - Kundalini Awakening
In 1976, Swamiji’s Guru Baba Muktananda instructed him to ‘awaken people just as he did’. Baba was referring to Shaktipat, or Kundalini awakening. Shaktipat is the awakening of divine awareness in the seeker by a Guru who has been given that power from his own teacher. Shaktipat leads to deeper, more alive meditations, and can make reaching states of meditation much easier.
The guidance of a master is essential when receiving Shaktipat and doing sadhana. Swamiji has awakened thousands of people and guides seekers with love, compassion, humility and grace.
All ashram retreats culminate in the Intensive program.
Retreat options:
- Full Retreat - Wednesday April 7th to Sunday April 11th
- Meditation Intensive Only - Sunday April 11th 10am - 5pm with breaks
- Book in for an evening program - Wednesday 7th, Thursday 8th, Friday 9th at 7:30pm
- Book in for a morning program - Thursday 8th, Friday 9th, Saturday 10th 11am* (*times TBC)
- Not a local? Watch the entire retreat online, live and on-demand!
'Meditation is a method of quietening the mind and experiencing our deepest nature, the Self. The value of experiencing the Self is incalculable. It is an awakening, an upwelling of energy, joy and wisdom. There are a number of ways that this awakening takes place. It can even happen spontaneously for no apparent reason.”
- Swami Shankarananda
Have a question? Say hello!
The Ashram
- 03 9775 2568
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- 27 Tower Rd, Mt Eliza VIC 3930