August 2019
Sri Krishna-Janmāshtami Livestream
Join our worldwide Hansavedas community via livestream for the auspicious Vedic celebration of Sri Krishna-Janmāshtami, honouring the birth of Lord Krishna. We will be streaming live from Santa Barbara with our Himalayan monk and living saint, His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda. On this auspicious occasion experience the power of Sanskrit chanting, words of wisdom, love and blessings. The fellowship will conclude with vespers (arati).
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Holy Celebration of Sri Krishna Janmāshtami
Join our community of devotees for the annual Hansajanman Fellowship celebrating the descension and birth of Lord Krishna. Sri Krishna is hailed as the jagad-guru (lineage head) of our meditation lineages and is honoured as the supreme divine personality of Sanskrit-based spiritual tradition of dharma.
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Art and Practice of Higher Yoga
His Holiness will offer a discourse on the primary methods of achieving stillness which is a fundamental step of higher yoga and meditation. In this context he will discuss how the breath-led movement of yoga-vinyāsa, devotional trance while singing, after-effect poise of breathless chanting, and sitting practice of meditation bring about tranquil states upon achieving the purification of the mind.
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Temple Worship and Learning Tradition in Ancient Education
Special presentation on indigenous education that has survived in India since ancient times due to the sequestered schooling environs of the inner courtyards of temples and monasteries. This traditional learning is based on integration of temple worship rituals with accelerated memorization from whole-brain learning techniques.
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Foundations of Himalayan Ujjayi Pranayama
Breathe the living breath of lifeforce! Experience an up close and beginner level hands on workshop on Himalayan siddha breathing techniques. Learn correct ujjāyī prāṇāyāma by feeling the pelvic floor and learn ujjāyī kumbhaka breathhold suspension.
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Himalayan Siddha Pranayama for Stamina and Vitality
Join us for an immensely inspiring and life-enriching opportunity to learn esoteric Himalayan secrets on building stamina living with vitality. This workshop is designed to give intermediate level aspirants a framework for leading a clean lifestyle through prāṇāyāma techniques integrated with breathholds and locks, while using green elixirs and other complementary dietary regimen.
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Resplendence of Srilaxmi
Be in the saintly presence of His Holiness during the auspicious nine-night period of navarātri and practice devotional chanting under his direct guidance. This special workshop is an opportunity for worship of the great Śrī śakti and veneration of the Divine Mother Kamalātmikā Mahālaxmī.
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Sattwadharman Benefit & Silent Auction
Join us for our annual Benefit & Art Auction in support of our heritage revival projects and Vedic accelerated learning. During this enchanting evening of art and culture guests will enjoy a healing Ayurvedic dinner alongside the silent auction of exquisite sacred paintings and vintage photography. Sublime chanting and the keynote address will be offered by His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda.
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Meditation Retreat – KriyāYoga
This 7-night Silent Retreat is open to initiates of all paths (KriyāYoga, KriyāLaya, KriyāMantra and KriyāVinyāsa), but the formal meditation classes with His Holiness will only be offered to KriyāYoga initiates. Those in other paths are most welcome to attend and participate in daily yoga-vinyāsa and prānāyāma classes; this will also allow time for personal study and retreat.
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Meditation Retreat – KriyāMantra
This 6-night Silent Retreat is open to initiates of all paths (KriyāLaya, KriyāMantra, KriyāYoga, and KriyāVinyāsa), but the formal meditation classes with His Holiness will only be offered to KriyāMantra initiates. Those in other paths are most welcome to attend and participate in daily yoga-vinyāsa and prānāyāma classes and ad hoc review classes; this will also allow time for personal study and retreat.
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Meditation Retreat – KriyāLaya
This 6-night Silent Retreat is open to initiates of all paths (KriyāLaya, KriyāMantra, KriyāYoga, and KriyāVinyāsa), but the formal meditation classes with His Holiness will only be offered to KriyāLaya initiates. Those in other paths are most welcome to attend and participate in daily yoga-vinyāsa and prānāyāma classes and ad hoc review classes; this will also allow time for personal study and retreat.
Find out more »December 2019
Full Moon Beach Walk and Meditation
Join us for our full moon peace walk and meditation. We will meet at at East Beach in Santa Barbara for the peace walk and open eye meditation on the full moon. After the beach gathering we will gather at our Cabrillo Meditation Centre for tea and fellowship. His Holiness will share a few words of wisdom and offer full moon chanting.
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