Tentative Itinerary
This 10 day program is organized around the temples and ashrams of Thiruvannamalai which are such a wellspring of spiritual energies for the entire world. Included will be the Ashrams of Sri Ramana Maharshi, and Yogi Ram Surat Kumar. We will be exploring the great mountain Arunachala which is considered to be the Lord Siva and the essence of wisdom and has been sung about by sages and seers, poets and musicians. The emphasis is not so much on the story itself, but on the spiritual significance of the gods being rid of the sense of separateness from the Supreme Being.
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A typical day begins with Group Meditation and a Hatha Yoga Class from 6 – 8 AM, followed by a breakfast at our hotel and then ... many adventures! In the evening we will gather again to conclude the day with chants, deep relaxation and satsangs.
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Silence daily from 9pm to 8am
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18 January, Saturday
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6:30 AM Meditation
7:00 AM Hatha
9:00 AM Breakfast
11AM-5PM Lunch at Sparsa and Massage, Poolside and shopping at Fab India etc
5-7 PM Introductions and Welcome Orientation
7:00PM Dinner
8.00 PM Bhajans and Yoga Nidra
9:00 PM Goodnight
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19 January, Sunday
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6.30 Meditation
7:00 Hatha
8.30 Breakfast
10.00 Ramanashram Tour
12.00 Meditation RT
1.00 Lunch @Akash Inn
3.30 Scripture study
5.00 Girivalam by Van
7.00 Dinner
8.15 Bhajans and Yoga Nidra
9.00 Goodnight
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20 January, Monday
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5.15 Meditation @Ramanashram
7.00 Hatha
8:30 Breakfast
9:00 Caves
12.00 Journaling
1.00 Lunch @Tasty Cafe
3.30 Scripture Study
5.00 Big Temple tour
7.30 Dinner
8.30 Bhajans and Yoga Nidra
9.30 Goodnight
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21 January, Tuesday
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5.15 Meditation @Ramanashram
7.00 Hatha
9.00 Breakfast
10.00 Pavalakkuru Temple
12.00 Meditation @Temple
1.00 Lunch @Mantra de
3.30 Scripture Study
5.00 Seshadiri Ashram
6:30 Group Sharing at Hotel
7:00 Dinner
8.15 Bhajans and Yoga Nidra
9.00 Goodnight
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22 January, Wednesday
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5.00 Girivalam
9.30 Breakfast
10.30- 1.00 Rest
1.00 Lunch @Akash Inn
3.00 Scripture Study
4.00 Journaling
5.00 Gurumurtham Temple
7.00 Dinner
8.15 Yoga Nidra
9.00 Goodnight
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23 January, Thursday (Mauna)
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5.15 Meditation @Ramanashram
7:00 Hatha
8:30 Breakfast
9:30 Caves
12.00 Meditation @Caves
1.00 Lunch @Arunachala Ramana
3.30 Scripture Study
5.00 Seshadiri Ashram
7.00 Dinner
8.15 Bhajans and Yoga Nidra
9.00 Goodnight
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24 January, Friday (Mauna)
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5.15 Meditation @Ramanashram
7.00 Hatha
9:00 Breakfast
10.00 Group Sharing
12.00 YRSK Ashram
12.30 Meditation @ YRSK Ashram
1.00 Lunch @Inner Child
3.30 Scripture Study
5.00 Abhisekam and Parayana @ Ramanashram
7.00 Dinner
8.15 Bhajans and Yoga Nidra
9.00 Goodnight
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25 January Saturday (Mauna)
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5.15 Meditation @Ramanashram
7.00 Hatha
8.15 Breakfast
9.00 Ramanashram visit/Bookstore shopping
12.00 Meditation @Ramanashram
1.00 Lunch @Tasty Cafe
3.30 Scripture Study
5.00 Abhisekam & Parayana Ramanashram
7.00 Dinner
8.15 Bhajans and Yoga Nidra
9.00 Goodnight
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26 January Sunday
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5.15 Meditation @Ramanashram
7.00 Hatha
9.00 Breakfast
10.00 Adiannamalai Temple
11.30 Mauna Swami
12.30 Meditation@Mauna Swami
1.00 Lunch @German Cafe
3.30 Scripture Study
5.00 Girivalam 8 kms
8.30 Dinner
9.00 Yoga Nidra & Goodnight
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27 January, Monday
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5.15 Meditation @Ramanashram
7.00 Hatha
9.00 Packing and Breakfast
10:30 check out
11:00 Group Sharing and Farewell Lunch
@Dreaming Tree
1.30 Gingee Fort
4:00 Drive to Chennai
6:30 Tea and goodbyes
9.00 Drop Chennai Airport
or hotel