Ashram

 

Inspired by the Ashrams and Monasteries of India and Thailand we have a 105 acre piece of land in Northern BC, 100 km north of Terrace, in the beautiful Nass Valley.  We are intending to have this centre as a support for both beginner and advanced practioners, and will host yogic intensive workshops, and meditation retreats.  This centre will also be open to a number of like-minded individuals who are wishing for live-in community support.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                      (teepee, yoga hall and surrounding mountains)

 

Retreat Centre/ Ashram

The land, mostly hilly and forested, is quite a picturesque setting.  The property banks upon the  Nass River for 2 km which is having a direct link to the Pacific Ocean less than 100 km’s away.  The land is isolated between Mount Priestly and the Coastal Mountains, with a huge Self Governed First Nations (Nisga’a) Self Ruled Land of 50 km’s in all directions.  The closest city is Terrace (having a population of 20,000), which is more then a one and a half  hour drive, and the closest neighbor is 5 km away, at Nass Camp (an old logging camp).  It is free from the sounds of modern society and is more then adequate for solitude and isolation.

 

There is presently a small log cabin run on solar power, a gravity-fed running water system and a small guest house, with around 10 acres of semi-cleared land.  There is a stream running through the middle of the property providing   drinking water, and basic outdoor bathing facilities.  A large medtation hall with an attached kitchen provide adequate facility for a living space, for ashramites.   As well, a large garden area which provide us with plenty of organic vegetables

 

For 2010 we will have a very busy schedule.  We will be building 4-5 conventional style cabins, and further expansion of the garden area/ camping area.  Plus, if time (and money) permits, we will be starting a microhydro plant off the stream running through the property.

 

We are in need of volunteers to help get this retreat centre up and running….If you would like to come and help us in our endeavors, please contact us!!!

 

 

Events for 2010

 

The ashram this year will be open from May 25th until October.  With last year being our first year of formal operation,  we will keep the same daily schedule.

 

07:00  awaken, morning Kriya-s, light breakfast

08:00  meditation (spirirtual heart)

09:00  hatha yoga practice

11:00  lecture on practicalities of yoga

12:00  lunch

13:00  karma yoga (volunteering)

18:30  evening meal

20:00  evening activity: bhajans; meditations; tantric fire ceremonies; movies/ satsangs; etc…

 

We have implemented this year a few different programs, but for those who intend to come out for only a day or two, please come.  It is our wish to have as much of the community involved as possible.  If you come early enough you can take part in our entire program— or parts thereof.  Or come by for tea or a chat, or come out for a nice walk down to the Nass River for a cold dip!  Please contact us for directions.

 

Yogic Holidays

For those who wish to come to stay and not be a part of our karma yoga (volunteering) team, but would rather relax, go for long walks, and sit in silence.  Meals and accommodations (in tents) will be provided along with daily yoga classes, meditations and relevant teachings.   Please no alcohol or drugs.  Smoking will be tolerated only in certain locations.  We ask for a donation of $25/ day.

 

Solo Retreat Support

In addition, we will be supporting those who wish to come for their own solo retreat.  Participants must be in silence the entire duration, and stay alone as much as possible.  Meditation and spiritual practice must be the main focus of the retreat.  We will provide food and accommodations (in tents), along with any relevant teachings.  We ask for a donation of $15/ day.

 

This year we there will be many visitors, so book your place ASAP!

 

 

Spiritual Heart Retreat

 

This year we will not be able to host Claudiu Trendafir to our ashram to give a retreat but will still be hosting a retreat with our local teachers, based upon the Hridaya Retreat of Claudiu.  10 hours of meditation, hatha/ kundalini yoga practice, and teachings.  Vegan meals; complete silence. 

Accommodations:  cabins, dormitory, teepee and tent

Cost: on donation

Dates: We will hold a 4-day retreat in August (26th, 5pm— 29th, 4pm), and a 7-day retreat in September (17th, 5pm— 24th, 4pm)

For more information: please download the brochure here.  Keep in mind that this brochure has not been edited for the retreat here at Anuttara Ashram, so some of the information may be inaccurate and irrelevant.

Book your place soon, spaces are limited!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A N U T T A R A 

yoga & meditation

A meditative, holistic style of yoga

To Contact us:

Phone: 250-631-3073

E-mail: anuttarayoga@gmail.com

(cabin, guest house, camping area)