YogaCaps Yoga Retreat with Swami Mahesh

Join us for all or part of this weekend retreat at YogaCaps, Inc. in Merrimack, NH as we explore ‘high altitude’ living! Many of us aspire to travel to the higher realms…whether traversing sacred sites like the Himalayan or Andes mountains…or ascending the inner lokas or dimensions. What to pack? What to leave behind? All with the aim of serving from the place of wholeness and abundance!

Swami Maheshananda Saraswati, a visiting yoga scholar and monk from India, will skillfully and purposefully guide us through a program that contains some of the advanced yogic practices from pratyahara (management of the sense organs), dharana (concentration) and dhyan (meditation). Get ready to learn how to make each day the journey of a lifetime!

~ RETREAT SCHEDULE ~

FRIDAY~ April 2, 2010 ~ High Altitude Yoga ~ 12:00-2:00 p.m. at Harvard University

FRIDAY~ April 2, 2010 ~ High Altitude Yoga ~ 6:30-9:00 p.m., YogaCaps, Inc. In Merrimack, NH
Swami Mahesh will share tips and special yoga techniques he has determined through experience to be effective tools for acclimatization. As far as we know, “Wandering Mahesh” is the first yoga teacher in the world to conduct a yoga workshop at Mount Everest Base Camp! Pulling from his rich mountain travel experiences, he will share special techniques that play a vital role in rapid acclimatization and body-mind coordination. Additional focus will be on adjusting the body-mind to low oxygen levels, quick relaxation, preserving body heat for longer periods, effective control over cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive system, and minimum fluctuations in energy levels. On a deep cellular level, we know that oxygen cleanses and prana heals and enlivens, so whether your journey is a physical one that involves navigation of high altitude mountain trails or one of inner adventure, we think you will find these exercises quite valuable. Afterwards, Swamiji will also share details on the Mount Kailash yatra this June! Click here for more.

SATURDAY~ April 3, 2010

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ~ Prana Vidya at Marriott Residence Inn in Merrimack, NH
Prana is the universal life force, the essence of all motion, and the basis of all manifestation in the Cosmos. It is the essence of life and existence itself. The The workshop will be practice oriented and will include Pranic healing techniques, Prana Nidra and Chakra Dharana. Click here for more information. This session will be held at the Marriott.

12:00 - 2:00 p.m. ~ Vegetarian Lunch

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ~ Prana Vidya, continued

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. ~ Vegetarian Dinner at YogaCaps, Inc. In Merrimack, NH

7:00 p.m. ~ Saturday Satsang: Fire Yajna and Kirtan! at YogaCaps, Inc. In Merrimack, NH
Through yoga we discover that we are our own sacred site capable of generating and sharing powerful vibrations. Ascension through chakras is facilitated by these vibrations and gathering in a group magnifies the vibrations. As a group we will chant the Mahamritunjaya Mantra 108x for universal wellness and then enjoy a lively kirtan! More info here.

SUNDAY ~ April 4, 2010

1:30 - 3:30 p.m. ~ Yoga for Young People and their Parents at Broad St. School In Nashua, NH
Yoga helps develop a clear, focused mind and healthy body so that we can make good and balanced decisions from of a place of calm and connection. Swami Mahesh will share this special session to help empower our young people to lead with their natural integrity and enthusiasm. Everyone will also have fun on a special Easter egg hunt for the “golden egg”! Click here for more info. This session will be held in Nashua, NH.

6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ~ Hamsa Dhyana Meditation at YogaCaps, Inc. In Merrimack, NH
Hamsa Dhyana bridges the gap between the material and spiritual dimensions of our lives, leading to the experience of oneness with the entire Cosmos. At a grosser level Hamsa Dhyana leads to better body and mind coordination and control, reduction of stress and develops mental clarity and focus. All levels are welcome to experience this amazing practice! Click here for more info.

ABOUT SWAMI MAHESH
Swami Maheshananda Saraswati was born in Raipur, India, in 1970. Deep psychic experiences in his youth led him to his Guru Paramhamsa Satyananda and the Bihar School of Yoga, Munger - one of the most respected schools and traditions of yoga in the world. He was initiated into the Dasnami Sannyasa Order in 1995 by Paramhamsa Niranjanananda, the anointed successor of Paramhamsa Satyananda. Swami Maheshananda lived with his Guru for the customary twelve years, serving his Guru's mission in various capacities. He completed his Bachelors of Engineering (Mechanical) in 1992, and the Yoga Teacher Training Course from the Bihar School of Yoga in 1994. In 1998, he successfully completed an M.A. in Yoga Philosophy from Bihar Yoga Bharati, the first University of Yoga in the world. He has taught the philosophical and practical aspects of Yoga and Tantra at the post graduate and undergraduate levels at Bihar Yoga Bharati. In the yogic tradition of Bihar Yoga (also known as Satyananda Yoga), Swami Maheshananda has conducted a number of yoga workshops, on a wide range of topics, in universities, corporate houses, sports organizations, yoga studios, schools, hospitals, prisons, temples, and other places, both within India and internationally. Now, as a wandering yogi, he travels and conducts yoga programs globally, and has also experimented with advanced yoga techniques for high altitudes in the Himalayas and Tibet for the last three years. He is credited with being the first yoga teacher in the world to conduct a yoga workshop for Everest Climbers at the Everest Base Camp in Nepal at an altitude of 18000 ft. in April 2008. Through his personal experiences, scientific training and temperament, Swami Maheshananda has the ability to present some of the most profound yogic concepts with clarity and openness, providing new perspectives that are both unique and refreshing. Those who attend his workshops appreciate and enjoy his remarkable ability to explain the essence of Yoga Philosophy in a lucid and down-to-earth style. His approach to Yoga and Tantra will be treasured by the participants in his workshops and is a welcome contribution to humanity.

ABOUT YOGACAPS, INC.
YogaCaps, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that builds resiliency by making yoga practices more available and affordable. Swami Mahesh's visit is supported by your donations to the Visiting Scholars program. Please contact us for more information.