KRISHNA DAS & Friends “HEART of DEVOTION” Retreat, March 2-4, 2012 at the Hindu Temple in Casselberry, FL

Krishna Das returns to Central Florida for “THE HEART of DEVOTION” Retreat on Friday, March 2 – Sunday, March 4, 2012 at the Hindu Temple of Central Florida 

A retreat with Krishna Das allows participants to delve deeper into the practice of Kirtan—Chanting “The Name”. The Workshops are segments of the program with Krishna Das in which he shares his own experiences about the spiritual path. The workshop includes ample time for question and answers and more chanting. Yoga asana classes provide an opportunity to prepare the body for sitting and chanting. The practice of chanting the “Hanuman Chalisa” helps participants to connect with the spiritual aspects of Service and Devotion, as personified by Lord Hanuman.

The tuition cost for the weekend retreat is $150 per person which includes:

  • 2 – Kirtans with Krishna Das (2-2.5 hr)

  • 2   Workshops with Krishna Das (3 hr)

  • 2 – All level yoga asana classes with Genevieve Walker

  • 2 – Sessions of group chanting of the “Hanuman Chalisa” lead by Nina Rao

To purchase tickets via PayPal go to www.krishnadas.com ”Tour Schedule” and scroll down to the Orlando Retreat.

Here is a direct link to Krishna Das’ Retreat information for Orlando:

 www.krishnadas.com/heart-of-devotion-120302.cfm

 

The Hindu Temple of Central Florida is located at 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry, 32707  Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks will be available for purchase at the Temple canteen.  Tours of the Temple will be available throughout the weekend during breaks. 

For more info contact:  Jackie @ 321-439-8353

 

 

 

 

 

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Kirtan, which in Sanskrit literally means “to praise what is exalted,” fosters The Divine Relationship. Kirtan is devotional yogic chanting, done in a call and response form, usually with the help of musical instruments, the most sacred of which is our voices.  The words or phrases chanted during a kirtan are usually the ancient Sanskrit mantras of India.  Kirtan is an integral practice of Bhakti Yoga:  The Yoga of Devotion.   

Chanting The Name in any language embodies the potential to evoke an experience of the Divine.  Chanting opens the heart and purifies the mind.  Chanting also allows us to become aware of the constant flow of love that surrounds us and emanates from us at all times.  As we repeat The Name we are continually reminded of our connection to the Divine.  Kirtan is an easy yet powerful yogic practice that has no prerequisites or requirements for participation.  It is said that Kirtan is a complete yogic path, which when practiced with devotion, can lead to the goal of Realization of the Self.