Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, South India
November 22-28, 2023: Vaidyagrama Healing Village
LEARN HOW VARIOUS QUALITIES AND PRACTICES ASSOCIATED WITH SOUND EXERT A VARIETY OF EFFECTS ON OUR WELLBEING.
- Shantala Sriramiah will lead us in precisely guided chanting of the Vedas, allowing us to share in the authentic living lineage of the Krishna Yajur Veda Mysore sampradāya (tradition or lineage), to which she belongs.
- Nina Rao will lead us in devotional singing (kirtan).
- Dr. Shubham Kulkarni is a licensed physician of Ayurveda who has also trained in classical vocal rāga. He will sing rāga to and with us, to facilitate our own healing and inner harmony.
- Allison Dennis will help us learn how to use rāga as a jyotiṣical upāya, or an astrological remedy.
- Yoga with Scott Blossom.
- Special Guests include Drs Robert Svoboda, Claudia Welch and Ramkumar.
Sound, in the form of drumming, chanting, recitation, repetition of mantra, singing, instrumental music, and the ringing of bells has been an integral part of devotional traditions since ancient days. Sound is associated with ākāśa (space), the most subtle of the five great mahābhūta (elements). Its subtlety offers the potential to usher us into the subtle realms of consciousness where we may experience devotion, clarity, focus, love and healing. During the five days of the retreat participants will participate actively in these practices, thereby enjoying direct experience of the very different effects of these distinct manifestations of sound.
- During your stay, included in the cost of the program, you will receive a couple of traditional, personalized Ayurveda treatments after a consultation with Ayurveda Vaidya.
- Encouragement to follow an empowering daily routine, and enjoy easily digestible nourishing vegetarian meals.
DELEGATE FEE AND ACCOMMODATION AVAILABILITY
25 DOUBLE (SHARING) ROOMS available
Early bird 1 - till 31 March 2023 - USD 1550 / INR 1,20,000
Early bird 2 - 1 April 2023 - 30 June 2023 - USD 1650 / INR 1,30,000
Regular 1 - 1 July 2023 - 31 October 2023 - USD 1750 / INR 1,40,000
Regular 2 - 1 November 2023 onwards - USD 1850 / INR 1,50,000
SINGLE ROOMS ARE BOOKED OUT - However we have single room accommodation available nearby at our sister institution just 3 km away including free transportation for the same price.
Cancellation Policy: Following cancellation charges applies as per dates received of written notification by Vaidyagrama, as a percentage of total paid, subject to a minimum cancellation amount of $250.00 or INR 20,000.00 per person. Now till 31 March ‘23: $250.00 or INR 20,000.00. 1 April to 10 Nov, ‘23: 50% of the fee paid. On or after 11 Nov ‘23: 100% of the fee paid.
Voice of the Heart: Sing Your Song Early Enroll Nov 20-28
This winter focus on rāga music and sacred song as a healing practice for calming the mind and aligning the emotions.
Includes private sessions, live classes, kirtans, and song circles.
Enroll early and enjoy $200 off regular tuition + an additional private session with Allison (3 hours total).
Program begins in January.