Bhagavad Gita & Meditation Retreat, 5 - 9 Dec 2019

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The Bhagavad Gita—the timeless manual for successful living and spiritual realisation. It contains a detailed set of instructions on overcoming adversity and reaching your fullest potential. As the sourcebook of yoga and meditation, it contains the essential wisdom you need to live a fulfilling life.

The Bhagavad Gita—the timeless manual for successful living and spiritual realisation. It contains a detailed set of instructions on overcoming adversity and reaching your fullest potential.  As the sourcebook of yoga and meditation, it contains the essential wisdom you need to live a fulfilling life.

The 4-day retreat in Snowdonia will include study sessions and lectures on the Gita, chanting sessions to help you pronounce the verses, Dru Yoga and meditation classes as well as walks in Snowdonia, weather permitting! You’ll learn how to apply the lessons of the Gita to your own self-development, and ways to introduce this beautiful text into your yoga or meditation classes.

A section of the world’s longest (and oldest) epic poem, the Mahabharata, the Bhagavad Gita is a dialogue between Arjuna and his mentor, Krishna. Arjuna represents each one of us, seeking a more fulfilling and successful life. Krishna represents our inner wisdom, or the still voice of spirit within. Their conversation is the climax of what could be considered one of the world’s greatest dramas, in which two branches of a family are pitted against each other in a struggle between right and might that will determine the fate of the world.

Taking us beyond the cultural and topical content of ancient India, the Bhagavad Gita delivers a universal message relevant for each of us in our lives.  It shows us that the way we deal with our mind and emotions reflects in our thoughts, attitudes and outward conduct and teaches practical methods for dealing with the anger, grief and frustrations that can torment our minds and have affected the minds of human beings since pre-history.

The course will rely upon and cross-reference to material from The Dru Bhagavad Gita and the Bhagavad Gita DVD Series, the main source material.

 

When
5th Dec 2019, 17:00 to 9th Dec 2019, 14:30
Location
Australia
Contact
Phone: 01248 602900
Event Fee(s)
Shared room
Shared room £595.00
Single room £745.00
Event Region
Dru Admin Region Wales and Cheshire
Global region UK & Eire
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Prices & booking

Price includes tuition, food and accommodation.
Ensuite room: £595 shared or £745 single 

Contact & info 

01248 602900
hello@druworldwide.com

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You'll have a great time!

The format of our Dru retreats vary with region, but here's an idea of some of the content you can expect:

  • nurturing Dru Yoga sessions
  • relaxations and plenty of spare time
  • Dru Yoga techniques to help you relax, destress and revitalise
  • the rejuvenating power of meditation and deep relaxation
  • a great retreat in our magnificent mountain retreat setting

To give you more of an idea of what to expect, a typical Baghavad Gita retreat timetable will be:

Thursday
5pm - Arrival and check in, followed by evening meal at 6.45pm.
8-9.15pm - welcome session and overview of weekend.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday sessions - timings and activities may change to those listed
7.30-8.45 - breakfast (on Saturday, Sunday and Monday breakfast will be at 8.45am following the early morning yoga/meditation sessions at 7.30am)
9.30-10.30am - walk / Gita sharing
11.45am-1.00pm - Gita Sharing
1-2pm - lunch
2-3pm - free time and therapies/mentoring
3-5pm - Intro to guided relaxations / walk / Gita discussions groups
5-6.30pm - chanting sessions
6.45pm - supper, followed by free time

Monday
7.30-8.45am - Dru Yoga and Dru Meditation
8.45-10am - breakfast
10.15-12.15pm - Gita sharing
12.45-1.15pm - review and completion
1.15pm - lunch
2.30pm - depart

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I’m a yoga beginner... Is that OK?

Absolutely yes! All of the retreats in this brochure are suitable for beginners as well as for experienced yoga and meditation practitioners.

I’m not flexible. Can I do Dru Yoga?

Dru is for everyone and you’ll be surprised how quickly your body becomes more flexible when you practise regularly. Always listen to your body and don’t overstretch or strain.

I've been to this retreat before - will I benefit by coming again?

Absolutely!!! We carefully craft our timetable to match the needs of the people, the time of the year and - of course - our own delight in exploring the Gita's many frontiers. So, most of the time you'll be learning new techniques from one retreat to another and even when we do repeat a technique you'll discover it in a whole new depth.

What about therapies & mentoring?

From ayurvedic Abhyanga full body massage to foot reflexology—when you enjoy a therapy on one of our retreats, that’s when you really feel the true benefits of the whole Dru experience. You can also book a personal mentoring with one of our expert tutors on topics such as chakra analysis, vedic astrology and much more.

What’s the food like?

Our catering gets rave reviews from our course participants. It’s delicious vegetarian cuisine, tasty and healthy, and complements the courses perfectly. We also cater for vegan and other special diets, such as gluten-free etc. Let us know when you book.

What are the rooms like?

We received a certificate of excellence this year from Tripadvisor for our accommodation. Snowdonia Mountain Lodge has 21 bedrooms, with a selection of double, twin bedded and family rooms. Recently refurbished, all rooms are ground floor and ensuite. Towels, linen, hairdryers and tea/coffee making facilities are included in the rooms.

Where can I buy my yoga accessories?

We have an excellent yoga shop in the reception area, packed with healthy snacks, health products, gifts, books, yoga and meditation accessories. The reception area also provides the perfect environment to browse, relax, enjoy refreshments and socialise.

 

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Snowdonia Mountain Lodge

Join us at the Dru Centre, Snowdonia Mountain Lodge. With its spectacular panaramic views, situated in the beautiful Nant Ffrancon valley in Snowdonia National Park, it’s the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate. Towering mountains rise on either side, and from your bedroom window you can see the changing light dancing over the fields, and listen to the sheep and lambs in the surrounding fields. The peace monument's water feature is a relaxing place to sit and soak up the sunshine, or you can meditate by a mountain stream. Teaching sessions are held in our spacious yoga hall, and in between classes you can browse through our extensive yoga shop. 

Thousands of people from all over the world come here every year to enjoy the...

  • positive ‘feel good’ ambience
  • delicious vegetarian meals
  • easy access to the mountains
  • excellent yoga and meditation instructors
  • nurturing therapies

Easily accessible by rail and road, we are on the A5 (the historic main route from London to Ireland), 8 miles from Bangor and 3 ½ hours' train ride from London. Snowdonia Mountain Lodge is a friendly, comfortable centre from which to explore the rugged beauty of Snowdonia National Park and the beaches of Anglesey.  

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BOOKING We recommend you book early to avoid disappointment.  Booking online requires payment in full.  Six weeks before your course, you will receive an email with travel details and other essential information.
CANCELLATION If your cancellation is received by us, in writing, more than 28 days before the start of the course, you will receive a full refund of the paid balance, minus the non-refundable deposit. For cancellations received between 28 and 21 days before the start date, we will refund 75% of the paid balance. For cancellations received between 21 and 14 days, we will refund 50% of the paid balance. Unfortunately we cannot give a refund for cancellations made less than 14 days before a course. T&Cs All information included in any of our publicity is correct at the time of going to print and is subject to change. Whilst every effort is made to provide the programmes and services as advertised, we do not accept liability for any changes we may have to make. All dates, prices, programmes and specified tutors are subject to change without prior notice. If you have any queries regarding the courses, please do not heisitate to contact us. Please note that by booking on a retreat, you agree to these terms and conditions.

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‘Stay extra nights’ special

Come early. Stay later.

Don’t rush off travelling straight after your relaxing retreat. Extend the ‘feel-good’ retreat experience to allow the benefits to stay with you longer. Our offer includes a free buffet lunch and free entry to any open yoga classes taught by our resident experts. We invite you to stay extra nights either side of your retreat. Take time to:

  • relax and enjoy the ambience and beauty of Snowdonia. Explore the nearby mountains, lakes and forests and visit the award-winning beaches on nearby Anglesey

  • meet and network with like-minded people from all over the world

  • treat yourself to nurturing therapies and mentorings

  • £30 shared/£44 single per person, per night. Lunch is free!

Please check room availability before you make your travel plans. Email info@snowdoniamountainlodge.com, quote ‘retreat-B&B offer’ and say which retreat you are on.

 

What next?

We hope you enjoy this retreat and gain much from the whole experience of meeting new friends, renewing friendships and perhaps learning something new. If you would like to check out the website for future retreats you will be most welcome to come back and see us. You may also find that you wish to take your experience of yoga or meditation to another level and consider joining one of the foundation or teacher training courses. These are listed on our website but do contact us should you need any further information. 
 

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