Abhyasa Ashram Newsletter:
Local activities, online meetings and other programs
Update: June 6, 2012

Abhyasa Ashram
School of Self-Awareness in the
tradition of the Himalayan masters
505 Hooper Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-226-6035

ABHYASA ASHRAM NEWSLETTER

Abhyasa Ashram is a meditation center which practices universal meditation as
taught by the ancient lineage of yogis of the cave monasteries of the Himalayas.
The tradition has no name, and is not affiliated with any of the institutions or
religions of the plains of India or other countries surrounding the Himalayas,
although individual meditators may personally align themselves with a wide
variety of religions or institutions. We may refer to the tradition as "the
tradition of the Himalayan masters" or "the Himalayan tradition", but that is
for the sake of convenience, and is not a style or brand name as is popular
these days. At Abhyasa Ashram we have aspirant training, not teacher training.
Aspirants with various degrees of experience naturally teach others within the
context of their own lives and modes of service.

**********************************
CURRENT EVENTS CALENDARS
**********************************
Details are at Meetup-dot-com calendar (our main calendar):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/

Times below are central time in US (same as Chicago). Unless otherwise specified
(such as "Online") all activities are at Abhyasa Ashram in Florida USA.

See also the course site (http://abhyasaonline.com) for the discussion forums
related to the topics below. Contact me if you want login info (please include
your first and last name, city/country, and email address).


WED, Jun 6, 7:30pm: Online: Path of Fire and Light

THU, Jun 7: Tri returns to Abhyasa Ashram
THU, Jun 7, 7:30pm: Weekly yoga sutras discussion has been cancelled this week
and will start NEXT week (at the ashram)

FRI, Jun 8, 8:30am US central time (3:30pm in Holland): Online with Tri (in
Dutch)
FRI, Jun 8, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram

SUN Jun 10, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Om kriya
SUN, Jun 10, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("Overcoming Fear")
SUN, Jun 10, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, Jun 11, 4:00pm: Ashram: Bhagavad Gita

WED, Jun 13, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti Brahmacharini, followed by silent meditation
at 12:00am
WED, Jun 13, 12:30pm: Celebration for Kathy Tabb
WED, Jun 13, 7:30pm: Online: Path of Fire and Light

THU, Jun 14, 7:30pm: Start of weekly yoga sutras discussion (at the ashram)

NOTE: If you are in the local area, you are welcome to sit in on the online
discussions from here in the office of the ashram. Also, we sometimes transmit
the local gatherings out through the online meeting service.

Online login info is here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
UPCOMING:
**********************************
NOV 4-25, 2012: Meditation retreat in India
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm
(Members and Regular Participants will continue some gatherings at Abhyasa
Ashram during this time; please talk with one another about details.)

**********************************
ONGOING:
**********************************
Weekend or week-long self-transformation meditation retreats at the ashram for
Members and Regular Participants of the ashram (by registration; contact for
registration)

**********************************
CALENDARS and CONNECTIONS:
**********************************
Abhyasa Ashram calendar - main calendar is through meetup.com:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/#calendar
Website:
http://www.abhyasaashram.org

Center for Nondualism calendar:
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/#calendar
Website:
http://centerfornondualism.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/swamij

**********************************
DAILY SCHEDULE (typical day; see calendar for complete schedules):
**********************************
5:00am: Walking
6:00-6:30am: Quiet time, internal dialogue, contemplation
6:30-7:30am: MEDITATION #1
..6:30-6:35am: Daily Mantras
..6:35-7:00am: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..7:00-7:30am: Silent Meditation
8:00am: Breakfast; all are welcome
9:30am: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.
10:30-11:30am: some days: Yoga Nidra and other practices.
11:30am-12:30pm: MEDITATION #2
..11:00am-12:00pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..11:30am-12:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..12:00pm-12:30pm: Silent Meditation
4:30-5:30pm:
5:30-6:30pm: MEDITATION #3
..5:00-5:30pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..5:30-6:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..6:00-6:30pm: Silent Meditation
6:30pm: Dinner; all are welcome
7:30pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, personal coaching, or online
programs.
9:00-9:30pm: MEDITATION #4
..9:00-9:05pm: Daily Mantras
..9:05-9:10pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Brief Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..9:10-9:30pm: Silent Meditation
9:30pm: Walking

Members and regular visitors to the ashram are welcome to stop by at other
reasonable times to use the meditation hall. There is a CD player and copies of
the Yoga Nidra and Basic Meditation CDs by Swami Jnaneshvara, as well as guided
Om and Sohum Sushumna Kriya practices; you are welcome to use these.

**********************************
ASHRAM NEWS
**********************************
RENOVATION/REPAIRS: Roof repairs seem to have worked, and there were no leaks
during the rains of March. We need to start saving up donation money to totally
replace the roof, which will cost around $35,000 (current donations are covering
current expenses, but not enough for such large expenses). A ceiling fan will be
installed in the living room in the next few days; then we will explore putting
ceiling fans in the dining room, community room, and the office.

MEMBERSHIP: We have three levels of involvement in the ashram, which are
described here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/connections/membership
http://swamij.com/abhyasa-ashram.htm#membership
(membership through December 2012)

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com .
Outlines have been created for 25+ courses. The first phase has been to set up
the topics within each course and to create discussion forums in each of them.
Then we'll start to create the actual content. However, having the discussion
forums will allow us to start immediately, especially with the books and videos
we are reviewing both in the ashram and the online meetings we are already
having. A little more info is here http://bit.ly/iktGmt. Let me know if you
would like to participate, sending me your email, first and last name, city and
country. If I will not recognize your name, please introduce yourself and let me
know about your life and interests, and why you'd like to do this.

FEES and DONATIONS: A special thanks is extended to the people who financially
support the ashram. We charge no dues or fees, and the ashram operates on the
loving donations of its members and participants.

**********************************
ONLINE Satsang
**********************************
We currently have seven online discussions per week. Look here for details:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/calendar/
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com. See
the announcement in the section above.

**********************************
PERSONAL COACHING
**********************************
Our approach to training is mostly individual, one-to-one as the way Yoga
meditation and contemplation has been traditionally taught for thousands of
years. Personal coaching is available by appointment most days at 9:30am or
2:30pm. Please call or write to schedule a time. Group training is also done in
an intimate coaching setting.

**********************************
SPECIAL EVENTS
**********************************
Members and regular participants may visit the ashram for meditation retreat.
Contact me to discuss times and your specific activities.

**********************************
MEDITATION RETREATS in INDIA:
**********************************
March 2012
November 2012
Details are on the website:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
Registration:
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm

**********************************
CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
**********************************
A Community for Nondual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative" for the Emerald Coast
SUNDAY, 10:00-11:30am (The conversations are so lively and rich that we often
don't end on time.)
Meetings are held at the ashram with no rental charge.
At 9:00-10:00am each week we have a Deep Relaxation session of one form or
another. Details are announced each week
NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Center-For-Non-Dualism/
MEETUP CALENDAR (this is the main calendar for the Center for Nondualism):
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/events/calendar/
WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/

Abhyasa Ashram Newsletter:
Local activities, online meetings and other programs
Update: June 12, 2012

Abhyasa Ashram
School of Self-Awareness in the
tradition of the Himalayan masters
505 Hooper Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-226-6035

ABHYASA ASHRAM NEWSLETTER

Abhyasa Ashram is a meditation center which practices universal meditation as
taught by the ancient lineage of yogis of the cave monasteries of the Himalayas.
The tradition has no name, and is not affiliated with any of the institutions or
religions of the plains of India or other countries surrounding the Himalayas,
although individual meditators may personally align themselves with a wide
variety of religions or institutions. We may refer to the tradition as "the
tradition of the Himalayan masters" or "the Himalayan tradition", but that is
for the sake of convenience, and is not a style or brand name as is popular
these days. At Abhyasa Ashram we have aspirant training, not teacher training.
Aspirants with various degrees of experience naturally teach others within the
context of their own lives and modes of service.

**********************************
CURRENT EVENTS CALENDARS
**********************************
Details are at Meetup-dot-com calendar (our main calendar):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/

Times below are central time in US (same as Chicago). Unless otherwise specified
(such as "Online") all activities are at Abhyasa Ashram in Florida USA.

See also the course site (http://abhyasaonline.com) for the discussion forums
related to the topics below. Contact me if you want login info (please include
your first and last name, city/country, and email address).


WED, Jun 13, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti Brahmacharini, followed by silent meditation
at 12:00am
WED, Jun 13, 12:30pm: Celebration for Kathy Tabb
WED, Jun 13, 7:30pm: Online: Path of Fire and Light

THU, Jun 14, 7:30pm: Yoga Sutras discussion (ashram)

FRI, Jun 15, 8:30am US central time (3:30pm in Holland): Online with Tri (in
Dutch)
FRI, Jun 15, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram

SAT, Jun 16, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Jun 16, 9:30pm: Summary of Practices open coaching
SAT, Jun 16, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
SAT, Jun 16, 7:30pm: Online: Enlightenment without God by Swami Rama

SUN Jun 17, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: 30-Minute meditation
SUN, Jun 17, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("Grace")
SUN, Jun 17, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, Jun 18, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Jun 19, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)

WED, Jun 20, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti Brahmacharini, followed by silent meditation
at 12:00am
WED, Jun 20, 12:30pm: Tripura Rahasya discussion (ashram)
WED, Jun 20, 7:30pm: Online: Path of Fire and Light

THU, Jun 21, 7:30pm: Yoga Sutras discussion (ashram)

FRI, Jun 22, 8:30am US central time (3:30pm in Holland): Online with Tri (in
Dutch)
FRI, Jun 22, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram

NOTE: If you are in the local area, you are welcome to sit in on the online
discussions from here in the office of the ashram. Also, we sometimes transmit
the local gatherings out through the online meeting service.

Online login info is here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
UPCOMING:
**********************************
NOV 4-25, 2012: Meditation retreat in India
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm
(Members and Regular Participants will continue some gatherings at Abhyasa
Ashram during this time; please talk with one another about details.)

**********************************
ONGOING:
**********************************
Weekend or week-long self-transformation meditation retreats at the ashram for
Members and Regular Participants of the ashram (by registration; contact for
registration)

**********************************
CALENDARS and CONNECTIONS:
**********************************
Abhyasa Ashram calendar - main calendar is through meetup.com:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/#calendar
Website:
http://www.abhyasaashram.org

Center for Nondualism calendar:
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/#calendar
Website:
http://centerfornondualism.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/swamij

**********************************
DAILY SCHEDULE (typical day; see calendar for complete schedules):
**********************************
5:00am: Walking
6:00-6:30am: Quiet time, internal dialogue, contemplation
6:30-7:30am: MEDITATION #1
..6:30-6:35am: Daily Mantras
..6:35-7:00am: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..7:00-7:30am: Silent Meditation
8:00am: Breakfast; all are welcome
9:30am: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.
10:30-11:30am: some days: Yoga Nidra and other practices.
11:30am-12:30pm: MEDITATION #2
..11:00am-12:00pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..11:30am-12:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..12:00pm-12:30pm: Silent Meditation
4:30-5:30pm:
5:30-6:30pm: MEDITATION #3
..5:00-5:30pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..5:30-6:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..6:00-6:30pm: Silent Meditation
6:30pm: Dinner; all are welcome
7:30pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, personal coaching, or online
programs.
9:00-9:30pm: MEDITATION #4
..9:00-9:05pm: Daily Mantras
..9:05-9:10pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Brief Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..9:10-9:30pm: Silent Meditation
9:30pm: Walking

Members and regular visitors to the ashram are welcome to stop by at other
reasonable times to use the meditation hall. There is a CD player and copies of
the Yoga Nidra and Basic Meditation CDs by Swami Jnaneshvara, as well as guided
Om and Sohum Sushumna Kriya practices; you are welcome to use these.

**********************************
ASHRAM NEWS
**********************************
RENOVATION/REPAIRS: Roof repairs seem to have worked, and there were no leaks
during the rains of March. We need to start saving up donation money to totally
replace the roof, which will cost around $35,000 (current donations are covering
current expenses, but not enough for such large expenses). A ceiling fan will be
installed in the living room in the next few days; then we will explore putting
ceiling fans in the dining room, community room, and the office.

MEMBERSHIP: We have three levels of involvement in the ashram, which are
described here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/connections/membership
http://swamij.com/abhyasa-ashram.htm#membership
(membership through December 2012)

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com .
Outlines have been created for 25+ courses. The first phase has been to set up
the topics within each course and to create discussion forums in each of them.
Then we'll start to create the actual content. However, having the discussion
forums will allow us to start immediately, especially with the books and videos
we are reviewing both in the ashram and the online meetings we are already
having. A little more info is here http://bit.ly/iktGmt. Let me know if you
would like to participate, sending me your email, first and last name, city and
country. If I will not recognize your name, please introduce yourself and let me
know about your life and interests, and why you'd like to do this.

FEES and DONATIONS: A special thanks is extended to the people who financially
support the ashram. We charge no dues or fees, and the ashram operates on the
loving donations of its members and participants.

**********************************
ONLINE Satsang
**********************************
We currently have seven online discussions per week. Look here for details:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/calendar/
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com. See
the announcement in the section above.

**********************************
PERSONAL COACHING
**********************************
Our approach to training is mostly individual, one-to-one as the way Yoga
meditation and contemplation has been traditionally taught for thousands of
years. Personal coaching is available by appointment most days at 9:30am or
2:30pm. Please call or write to schedule a time. Group training is also done in
an intimate coaching setting.

**********************************
SPECIAL EVENTS
**********************************
Members and regular participants may visit the ashram for meditation retreat.
Contact me to discuss times and your specific activities.

**********************************
MEDITATION RETREATS in INDIA:
**********************************
March 2012
November 2012
Details are on the website:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
Registration:
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm

**********************************
CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
**********************************
A Community for Nondual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative" for the Emerald Coast
SUNDAY, 10:00-11:30am (The conversations are so lively and rich that we often
don't end on time.)
Meetings are held at the ashram with no rental charge.
At 9:00-10:00am each week we have a Deep Relaxation session of one form or
another. Details are announced each week
NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Center-For-Non-Dualism/
MEETUP CALENDAR (this is the main calendar for the Center for Nondualism):
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/events/calendar/
WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/

Abhyasa Ashram Newsletter:
Local activities, online meetings and other programs
Update: June 18, 2012

Abhyasa Ashram
School of Self-Awareness in the
tradition of the Himalayan masters
505 Hooper Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-226-6035

ABHYASA ASHRAM NEWSLETTER

Abhyasa Ashram is a meditation center which practices universal meditation as
taught by the ancient lineage of yogis of the cave monasteries of the Himalayas.
The tradition has no name, and is not affiliated with any of the institutions or
religions of the plains of India or other countries surrounding the Himalayas,
although individual meditators may personally align themselves with a wide
variety of religions or institutions. We may refer to the tradition as "the
tradition of the Himalayan masters" or "the Himalayan tradition", but that is
for the sake of convenience, and is not a style or brand name as is popular
these days. At Abhyasa Ashram we have aspirant training, not teacher training.
Aspirants with various degrees of experience naturally teach others within the
context of their own lives and modes of service.

**********************************
CURRENT EVENTS CALENDARS
**********************************
Details are at Meetup-dot-com calendar (our main calendar):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/

Times below are central time in US (same as Chicago). Unless otherwise specified
(such as "Online") all activities are at Abhyasa Ashram in Florida USA.

See also the course site (http://abhyasaonline.com) for the discussion forums
related to the topics below. Contact me if you want login info (please include
your first and last name, city/country, and email address).

MON, Jun 18, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Jun 19, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)

WED, Jun 20, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti Brahmacharini, followed by silent meditation
at 12:00am
WED, Jun 20, 12:30pm: Tripura Rahasya discussion (ashram)
WED, Jun 20, 7:30pm: Online: Path of Fire and Light (online)

THU, Jun 21, 7:30pm: Yoga Sutras discussion (ashram)

FRI, Jun 22, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch)
FRI, Jun 22, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram

SAT, Jun 23, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Jun 23, 9:30pm: Summary of Practices open coaching
SAT, Jun 23, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
SAT, Jun 23, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN Jun 24, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Sohum Kriya meditation
SUN, Jun 24, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("Surrender")
SUN, Jun 24, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, Jun 25, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Jun 26, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)

NOTE: If you are in the local area, you are welcome to sit in on the online
discussions from here in the office of the ashram. Also, we sometimes transmit
the local gatherings out through the online meeting service.

Online login info is here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
UPCOMING:
**********************************
NOV 4-25, 2012: Meditation retreat in India
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm
(Members and Regular Participants will continue some gatherings at Abhyasa
Ashram during this time; please talk with one another about details.)

**********************************
ONGOING:
**********************************
Weekend or week-long self-transformation meditation retreats at the ashram for
Members and Regular Participants of the ashram (by registration; contact for
registration)

**********************************
CALENDARS and CONNECTIONS:
**********************************
Abhyasa Ashram calendar - main calendar is through meetup.com:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/#calendar
Website:
http://www.abhyasaashram.org

Center for Nondualism calendar:
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/#calendar
Website:
http://centerfornondualism.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/swamij

**********************************
DAILY SCHEDULE (typical day; see calendar for complete schedules):
**********************************
5:00am: Walking
6:00-6:30am: Quiet time, internal dialogue, contemplation

6:30-7:30am: MEDITATION #1
..6:30-6:35am: Daily Mantras
..6:35-7:00am: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..7:00-7:30am: Silent Meditation

8:00am: Breakfast; all are welcome
9:30am: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.
10:30-11:30am: some days: Yoga Nidra and other practices.

11:30am-12:30pm: MEDITATION #2
..11:00am-12:00pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..11:30am-12:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..12:00pm-12:30pm: Silent Meditation

12:30pm: Lunch; all are welcome
1:00pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.

5:30-6:30pm: MEDITATION #3
..5:00-5:30pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..5:30-6:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..6:00-6:30pm: Silent Meditation

6:30pm: Dinner on days with evening program; all are welcome
7:30pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, personal coaching, or online
programs.

9:00-9:30pm: MEDITATION #4
..9:00-9:05pm: Daily Mantras
..9:05-9:10pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Brief Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..9:10-9:30pm: Silent Meditation

9:30pm: Walking

Members and regular visitors to the ashram are welcome to stop by at other
reasonable times to use the meditation hall. There is a CD player and copies of
the Yoga Nidra and Basic Meditation CDs by Swami Jnaneshvara, as well as guided
Om and Sohum Sushumna Kriya practices; you are welcome to use these.

**********************************
ASHRAM NEWS
**********************************
RENOVATION/REPAIRS: Roof repairs seem to have worked, and there were no leaks
during the rains of March. We need to start saving up donation money to totally
replace the roof, which will cost around $35,000 (current donations are covering
current expenses, but not enough for such large expenses). A ceiling fan will be
installed in the living room in the next few days; then we will explore putting
ceiling fans in the dining room, community room, and the office.

MEMBERSHIP: We have three levels of involvement in the ashram, which are
described here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/connections/membership
http://swamij.com/abhyasa-ashram.htm#membership
(membership through December 2012)

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com .
Outlines have been created for 25+ courses. The first phase has been to set up
the topics within each course and to create discussion forums in each of them.
Then we'll start to create the actual content. However, having the discussion
forums will allow us to start immediately, especially with the books and videos
we are reviewing both in the ashram and the online meetings we are already
having. A little more info is here http://bit.ly/iktGmt. Let me know if you
would like to participate, sending me your email, first and last name, city and
country. If I will not recognize your name, please introduce yourself and let me
know about your life and interests, and why you'd like to do this.

FEES and DONATIONS: A special thanks is extended to the people who financially
support the ashram. We charge no dues or fees, and the ashram operates on the
loving donations of its members and participants.

**********************************
ONLINE Satsang
**********************************
We currently have seven online discussions per week. Look here for details:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/calendar/
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com. See
the announcement in the section above.

**********************************
PERSONAL COACHING
**********************************
Our approach to training is mostly individual, one-to-one as the way Yoga
meditation and contemplation has been traditionally taught for thousands of
years. Personal coaching is available by appointment most days at 9:30am or
2:30pm. Please call or write to schedule a time. Group training is also done in
an intimate coaching setting.

**********************************
SPECIAL EVENTS
**********************************
Members and regular participants may visit the ashram for meditation retreat.
Contact me to discuss times and your specific activities.

**********************************
MEDITATION RETREATS in INDIA:
**********************************
March 2012
November 2012
Details are on the website:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
Registration:
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm

**********************************
CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
**********************************
A Community for Nondual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative" for the Emerald Coast
SUNDAY, 10:00-11:30am (The conversations are so lively and rich that we often
don't end on time.)
Meetings are held at the ashram with no rental charge.
At 9:00-10:00am each week we have a Deep Relaxation session of one form or
another. Details are announced each week
NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Center-For-Non-Dualism/
MEETUP CALENDAR (this is the main calendar for the Center for Nondualism):
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/events/calendar/
WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/

This link is to a survey request relating to Abhyasa Ashram. Would you please
take a minute or two to answer these 10 simple questions. Thank you for helping
us to better serve people pursuing the benefits of traditional yoga, which is
the orientation of our ashram.

In loving service,

Swami Jnaneshvara

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DYH56TH

This link is to a survey request relating to Abhyasa Ashram. Would you please
take a minute or two to answer these 10 simple questions. Thank you for helping
us to better serve people pursuing the benefits of traditional yoga, which is
the orientation of our ashram.

In loving service,

Swami Jnaneshvara

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DYH56TH

Abhyasa Ashram Newsletter:
Local activities, online meetings and other programs
Update: June 30, 2012

Abhyasa Ashram
School of Self-Awareness in the
tradition of the Himalayan masters
505 Hooper Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-226-6035

ABHYASA ASHRAM NEWSLETTER

Abhyasa Ashram is a meditation center which practices universal meditation as
taught by the ancient lineage of yogis of the cave monasteries of the Himalayas.
The tradition has no name, and is not affiliated with any of the institutions or
religions of the plains of India or other countries surrounding the Himalayas,
although individual meditators may personally align themselves with a wide
variety of religions or institutions. We may refer to the tradition as "the
tradition of the Himalayan masters" or "the Himalayan tradition", but that is
for the sake of convenience, and is not a style or brand name as is popular
these days. At Abhyasa Ashram we have aspirant training, not teacher training.
Aspirants with various degrees of experience naturally teach others within the
context of their own lives and modes of service.

**********************************
CURRENT EVENTS CALENDARS
**********************************
Details are at Meetup-dot-com calendar (our main calendar):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/

Times below are central time in US (same as Chicago). Unless otherwise specified
(such as "Online") all activities are at Abhyasa Ashram in Florida USA.

See also the course site (http://abhyasaonline.com) for the discussion forums
related to the topics below. Contact me if you want login info (please include
your first and last name, city/country, and email address).

SUN, July 1, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Yoga Nidra
SUN, July 1, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("Trusting Surrender")
SUN, July 1, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, July 2, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Jul 3, 7:30pm; Online open satsang in Spanish with Zulema translating for
Swami Jnaneshvara (may be only briefly due to guru purnima plans at the ashram)
TUE, Jul 3, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)
TUE, Jul 3, 6:30pm: Guru purnima at the ashram

WED, Jul 4, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti Brahmacharini, followed by silent meditation
at 12:00am
WED, Jul 4, 12:30pm: Tripura Rahasya discussion (ashram)
WED, Jul 4, 7:30pm: No online tonight due to holiday

THU, Jul 5, 7:30pm: Yoga Sutras discussion (ashram)

FRI, Jul 6, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch)
FRI, Jul 6, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram

SAT, Jul 7, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Jul 7, 9:30pm: Summary of Practices open coaching
SAT, Jul 7, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
SAT, Jul 7, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, July 8, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Yoga Nidra
SUN, July 8, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: (to be announced)
SUN, July 8, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita



NOTE: If you are in the local area, you are welcome to sit in on the online
discussions from here in the office of the ashram. Also, we sometimes transmit
the local gatherings out through the online meeting service.

Online login info is here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
UPCOMING:
**********************************
NOV 4-25, 2012: Meditation retreat in India
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm
(Members and Regular Participants will continue some gatherings at Abhyasa
Ashram during this time; please talk with one another about details.)

**********************************
ONGOING:
**********************************
Weekend or week-long self-transformation meditation retreats at the ashram for
Members and Regular Participants of the ashram (by registration; contact for
registration)

**********************************
CALENDARS and CONNECTIONS:
**********************************
Abhyasa Ashram calendar - main calendar is through meetup.com:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/#calendar
Website:
http://www.abhyasaashram.org

Center for Nondualism calendar:
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/#calendar
Website:
http://centerfornondualism.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/swamij

**********************************
DAILY SCHEDULE (typical day; see calendar for complete schedules):
**********************************
5:00am: Walking
6:00-6:30am: Quiet time, internal dialogue, contemplation

6:30-7:30am: MEDITATION #1
..6:30-6:35am: Daily Mantras
..6:35-7:00am: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..7:00-7:30am: Silent Meditation

8:00am: Breakfast; all are welcome
9:30am: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.
10:30-11:30am: some days: Yoga Nidra and other practices.

11:30am-12:30pm: MEDITATION #2
..11:00am-12:00pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..11:30am-12:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..12:00pm-12:30pm: Silent Meditation

12:30pm: Lunch; all are welcome
1:00pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.

5:30-6:30pm: MEDITATION #3
..5:00-5:30pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..5:30-6:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..6:00-6:30pm: Silent Meditation

6:30pm: Dinner on days with evening program; all are welcome
7:30pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, personal coaching, or online
programs.

9:00-9:30pm: MEDITATION #4
..9:00-9:05pm: Daily Mantras
..9:05-9:10pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Brief Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..9:10-9:30pm: Silent Meditation

9:30pm: Walking

Members and regular visitors to the ashram are welcome to stop by at other
reasonable times to use the meditation hall. There is a CD player and copies of
the Yoga Nidra and Basic Meditation CDs by Swami Jnaneshvara, as well as guided
Om and Sohum Sushumna Kriya practices; you are welcome to use these.

**********************************
ASHRAM NEWS
**********************************
RENOVATION/REPAIRS: Roof repairs seem to have worked, and there were no leaks
during the rains of March. We need to start saving up donation money to totally
replace the roof, which will cost around $35,000 (current donations are covering
current expenses, but not enough for such large expenses). A ceiling fan will be
installed in the living room in the next few days; then we will explore putting
ceiling fans in the dining room, community room, and the office.

MEMBERSHIP: We have three levels of involvement in the ashram, which are
described here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/connections/membership
http://swamij.com/abhyasa-ashram.htm#membership
(membership through December 2012)

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com .
Outlines have been created for 25+ courses. The first phase has been to set up
the topics within each course and to create discussion forums in each of them.
Then we'll start to create the actual content. However, having the discussion
forums will allow us to start immediately, especially with the books and videos
we are reviewing both in the ashram and the online meetings we are already
having. A little more info is here http://bit.ly/iktGmt. Let me know if you
would like to participate, sending me your email, first and last name, city and
country. If I will not recognize your name, please introduce yourself and let me
know about your life and interests, and why you'd like to do this.

FEES and DONATIONS: A special thanks is extended to the people who financially
support the ashram. We charge no dues or fees, and the ashram operates on the
loving donations of its members and participants.

**********************************
ONLINE Satsang
**********************************
We currently have seven online discussions per week. Look here for details:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/calendar/
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com. See
the announcement in the section above.

**********************************
PERSONAL COACHING
**********************************
Our approach to training is mostly individual, one-to-one as the way Yoga
meditation and contemplation has been traditionally taught for thousands of
years. Personal coaching is available by appointment most days at 9:30am or
2:30pm. Please call or write to schedule a time. Group training is also done in
an intimate coaching setting.

**********************************
SPECIAL EVENTS
**********************************
Members and regular participants may visit the ashram for meditation retreat.
Contact me to discuss times and your specific activities.

**********************************
MEDITATION RETREATS in INDIA:
**********************************
March 2012
November 2012
Details are on the website:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
Registration:
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm

**********************************
CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
**********************************
A Community for Nondual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative" for the Emerald Coast
SUNDAY, 10:00-11:30am (The conversations are so lively and rich that we often
don't end on time.)
Meetings are held at the ashram with no rental charge.
At 9:00-10:00am each week we have a Deep Relaxation session of one form or
another. Details are announced each week
NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Center-For-Non-Dualism/
MEETUP CALENDAR (this is the main calendar for the Center for Nondualism):
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/events/calendar/
WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/

Today, July 3, 2012 is guru purnima day this year. Guru Purnima is an annual
celebration of the guiding force of guru on full moon day of July (gu means
darkness and ru means light; guru is the light of consciousness that dispels the
darkness of ignorance). The actual full moon is 1:53pm CDT (US) on Jul 3.

On this day, I always turn to the wisdom of Swami Rama as a reminder of this
special day, and the nature of the grace of guru; the words below are from Swami
Rama.

May this guru purnima be a special time for all. May your meditations today
bring you peace, happiness, and bliss.

In loving service,

Swami Jnaneshvara

The word guru is a compound of two words, gu and ru. Gu means darkness and ru
means light. That which dispels the darkness of ignorance is called guru. The
energy and action of removing darkness are guru. Guru is not a person, it is a
force driven by grace.

To put this another way, there is an intelligent momentum that pervades the
universe that is moving all human beings toward the perfection we call God. Guru
is that intelligence. Everyone's receptivity to that intelligence varies. It
depends on preparation, which includes the development of vairagya or
nonattachment, and abhyasa or practice. In other words, guru is always there,
but the student may not be ready to receive what the guru has to offer. When the
student is prepared, the guru always arrives to help the student do what is
necessary to progress in removing the veil of ignorance. It is said that when
the wick and oil are properly prepared, the master lights the lamp.

Guru is not a person, but guru can be represented in a person. One who has
developed his or her own spiritual awareness to a very high level can guide
others, and is considered to be guru. Only one who is finely attuned to the
inner guide can inspire the awakening of the inner guide in another. Guru is not
a physical being. If a guru begins thinking this power is her or his own, then
they are no longer a guide. The guru is a tradition, a stream of knowledge.

In India guru is a sacred word that is used with reverence and is always
associated with the highest wisdom. The guru is unique in a person's life. The
relationship between disciple and guru is like no other relationship. It is said
that guru is not mother, father, son, or daughter. The guru is not a friend in
any conventional sense. It also is sometimes said that the guru is father,
mother, son, daughter, and friend all in one; the guru is sun and moon, sky and
earth to the disciple.

The truth is that the relationship of guru to disciple is indescribable. The
relationship extends to the realm beyond the world, transcends death, and
stretches far beyond the limited karmic bonds associated with family and
friends. A mother and father help sustain the body of their child, and nurture
and guide the child through the formative years of life to adulthood. Guru
sustains, nurtures, and guides a soul through lifetimes to ultimate liberation.

The relationship with the guru is based on the purest form of unconditional
love. There is complete openness with the guru. The disciple should hold nothing
back from the guru. This is why in the tradition, a student goes to the guru and
offers a bundle of sticks to burn. The bundle symbolizes that everything the
disciple has is offered unconditionally to the guru. Everything is offered to
the guru so the guru can do the work of shaping the student spiritually. The
disciple comes with full faith and entrusts his whole life to the guru. The guru
takes that life and chops it and burns what is not necessary, and then carefully
carves what remains into something sacred.

In this chopping and burning, the guru is merciless. The guru's job is not to
hold hands with the disciple and wipe away tears, but to cut into pieces the
disciple's ego and all that stands between the disciple and freedom. The guru
does not allow dependence. If the disciple becomes too dependent on the guru,
the guru pushes the disciple away, insisting on independence. It is a remarkable
expression of the deepest love.

To be on a spiritual path with a guru is not an easy thing. It is not pleasant.
The guru tests the disciples, puts them in the most difficult situations, and
creates obstacles for them. All the tests, difficulties, and obstacles are meant
to train and expand the consciousness of the disciple.

That is the sole work of the guru. The guru wants nothing from the disciple.
Guru is that force moving a soul toward enlightenment. The guru's actions are
from pure compassion. As the sun shines and lives far above, the guru gives
spiritual love and remains unattached.

Guru is a channel for spiritual knowledge. Jesus repeatedly reminded his
disciples of this. "I have not spoken of myself, but the Father which sent me."
The Father is that stream of pure knowledge. Jesus, as an enlightened being, was
attuned to that knowledge.

No human being can ever become a guru. Guru is not a human experience, or,
better said, guru is not a sensory experience. It is a divine experience to be a
guru. A human being allows herself or himself to be used as a channel for
receiving and transmitting by the power of powers. Then it happens. Then guru
manifests. To do that, a human being must learn to be selfless, must learn to
love. Real love expects nothing. That is how genuine gurus live. Selfless love
is the basis of their enlightenment, and the basis of their roles as channels of
knowledge.

Guru is not the goal. Anyone who establishes himself as a guru to be worshipped,
is not a guru. Christ, Buddha, and other great persons did not set up any such
example. Guru is like a boat for crossing the river. It is important to have a
good boat and it is very dangerous to have a boat that is leaking. The boat
brings you across the river. When the river is crossed the boat is no longer
necessary. You don't hang onto the boat after completing the journey, and you
certainly don't worship the boat.

Many times students come to the guru with a preconceived idea of what the guru
should be like. They come with expectations of what the guru is there to do for
them. Perhaps the students think the guru should give them much attention, or
make decisions for them, or take on troubles they have created for themselves.
Sometimes the students think the guru should behave in a certain way. When these
expectations and preconceived images are not met, the student becomes upset and
may even leave the guru.

This is not the proper way to approach a teacher. A student should not be filled
with expectations and preconceived images, but with a burning desire to learn,
and with firm determination. Then there will be no difficulty. The guru and the
disciple can then do their work accordingly.

The spiritual seeker should not worry about who the guru is, or what the guru
will do. The seeker's first concern is getting prepared, organizing her or his
life and thoughts in a spiritually healthy way, and then working toward a way of
life that simplifies and purifies. At the right time the master will be there.

Once the guru has arrived, the methods and behavior of the guru should not be
the disciple's concern. The disciple's work is to act on the instructions and
teachings of the master, and at the same time, work toward more and more
selflessness, and surrender of the ego. It is the ego that is the principle
barrier to enlightenment.

A spiritual master's ways of teaching are many and sometimes mysterious. To one
student the guru may show much attention, spending much time with a student,
even doting on a particular student. Another student may be utterly ignored by
the master. It doesn't matter. Each student is getting a teaching, and because
of the insight of the master, just the right teaching at the right time. The
guru is not in a student's life to give the student what the student thinks she
wants, but rather to give what is needed to progress spiritually.

The guru does not operate from what seems fair, or outwardly appropriate. He is
not constrained to such cultural amenities. He can seem harsh, even brutal. He
will put students in situations that make no sense, or are very uncomfortable.
He will say things that won't make any sense for months. He will ask things of
students that students think are impossible. Everything the guru is doing is for
the growth of the student. The student need only have faith in that fact.

The guru also teaches without words or actions. As the disciple learns to
surrender and move the ego out of the way, and grows more selfless, the ability
to learn intuitively from the guru grows. The student learns in the cave of
silence. It is like tuning into the guru's frequency or plugging into that
stream of knowledge. The guru is always working from there. The disciple's role
is to gradually learn to also work from that place. The disciple learns this by
doing all duties with love, by being nonattached, and by surrendering. The
disciple should always be striving to purify and prepare for more and greater
knowledge. Then God will say, "I want to enter this living temple that you are."
Remove the impurities and you will find that the one who wants to know reality
is the source of reality.

There is also the activity of grace. Grace is the impulse or the impetus of the
energy to dispel darkness. There is the grace of the scriptures, from the wisdom
that has passed down from others. There is the grace of the teacher, who imparts
that wisdom and helps bring it to life in the student. There is the grace of
God, or pure consciousness, that is alive and ever present in everyone's life.
Integral to these three graces is the grace of oneself, having the will to
undertake a purposeful journey in life, to do the spiritual work of life, and to
prepare oneself.

How do we get this grace? It comes of its own when a seeker has made maximum
effort. When all efforts have been made, and all efforts have been exhausted,
then grace comes.

A Sanskrit word for grace is shaktipata. Shakti means energy, and pata means
bestowing. Shaktipata means "bestowing the energy" or lighting the lamp.
Sometimes shaktipata is translated as "descent of power." A power comes from
above, of its own, to a vessel that is cleaned, purified, and is prepared to
receive it. When the instructions from the guru have been completed, the seeker
has become strong in selflessness and surrender, and the samskaras have been
burned, grace comes.

Grace is only possible with a disciple who has gone through a long period of
discipline, austerity, and spiritual practices. When a student has done these
practices and followed the teacher's instructions with all faithfulness,
truthfulness, and sincerity, then the subtlest obstacle is removed by the
master. The experience of enlightenment comes from the sincere effort of both
master and disciple. When you have done your duties skillfully and
wholeheartedly, you reap the fruits gracefully. Grace dawns when action ends.
Shaktipata is the grace of God transmitted through the master.

Guru is the disciple's guide through life, through the mysterious terrain of the
spiritual heart, and into and beyond the realm of death.

~Swami Rama

Abhyasa Ashram Newsletter:
Local activities, online meetings and other programs
Update: July 6, 2012

Abhyasa Ashram
School of Self-Awareness in the
tradition of the Himalayan masters
505 Hooper Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-226-6035

ABHYASA ASHRAM NEWSLETTER

Abhyasa Ashram is a meditation center which practices universal meditation as
taught by the ancient lineage of yogis of the cave monasteries of the Himalayas.
The tradition has no name, and is not affiliated with any of the institutions or
religions of the plains of India or other countries surrounding the Himalayas,
although individual meditators may personally align themselves with a wide
variety of religions or institutions. We may refer to the tradition as "the
tradition of the Himalayan masters" or "the Himalayan tradition", but that is
for the sake of convenience, and is not a style or brand name as is popular
these days. At Abhyasa Ashram we have aspirant training, not teacher training.
Aspirants with various degrees of experience naturally teach others within the
context of their own lives and modes of service.

**********************************
CURRENT EVENTS CALENDARS
**********************************
Details are at Meetup-dot-com calendar (our main calendar):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/

Times below are central time in US (same as Chicago). Unless otherwise specified
(such as "Online") all activities are at Abhyasa Ashram in Florida USA.

See also the course site (http://abhyasaonline.com) for the discussion forums
related to the topics below. Contact me if you want login info (please include
your first and last name, city/country, and email address).

FRI, Jul 6, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram

SAT, Jul 7, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Jul 7, 9:30pm: Summary of Practices open coaching
SAT, Jul 7, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
SAT, Jul 7, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, July 8, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Om Kriya
SUN, July 8, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: (Conspiracy of the Mind)
SUN, July 8, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, July 9, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Jul 10, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)
TUE, Jul 10, 7:30pm; Online open satsang in Spanish with Zulema translating for
Swami Jnaneshvara

WED, Jul 11, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by June Enfinger, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
WED, Jul 11, 12:30pm: Tripura Rahasya discussion (ashram)
WED, Jul 11, 7:30pm: Open online Q&A

THU, Jul 12, 7:30pm: Yoga Sutras discussion (ashram)

FRI, Jul 13, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch)
FRI, Jul 13, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram

SAT, Jul 14, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Jul 14, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Jul 14, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
SAT, Jul 14, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, July 15, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: 30-Minute Guided Meditation
SUN, July 15, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: (to be announced)
SUN, July 15, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

NOTE: If you are in the local area, you are welcome to sit in on the online
discussions from here in the office of the ashram. Also, we sometimes transmit
the local gatherings out through the online meeting service.

Online login info is here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
UPCOMING:
**********************************
NOV 4-25, 2012: Meditation retreat in India
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm
(Members and Regular Participants will continue some gatherings at Abhyasa
Ashram during this time; please talk with one another about details.)

**********************************
ONGOING:
**********************************
Weekend or week-long self-transformation meditation retreats at the ashram for
Members and Regular Participants of the ashram (by registration; contact for
registration)

**********************************
CALENDARS and CONNECTIONS:
**********************************
Abhyasa Ashram calendar - main calendar is through meetup.com:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/#calendar
Website:
http://www.abhyasaashram.org

Center for Nondualism calendar:
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/#calendar
Website:
http://centerfornondualism.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/swamij

**********************************
DAILY SCHEDULE (typical day; see calendar for complete schedules):
**********************************
5:00am: Walking
6:00-6:30am: Quiet time, internal dialogue, contemplation

6:30-7:30am: MEDITATION #1
..6:30-6:35am: Daily Mantras
..6:35-7:00am: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..7:00-7:30am: Silent Meditation

8:00am: Breakfast; all are welcome
9:30am: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.
10:30-11:30am: some days: Yoga Nidra and other practices.

11:30am-12:30pm: MEDITATION #2
..11:00am-12:00pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..11:30am-12:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..12:00pm-12:30pm: Silent Meditation

12:30pm: Lunch; all are welcome
1:00pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.

5:30-6:30pm: MEDITATION #3
..5:00-5:30pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..5:30-6:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..6:00-6:30pm: Silent Meditation

6:30pm: Dinner on days with evening program; all are welcome
7:30pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, personal coaching, or online
programs.

9:00-9:30pm: MEDITATION #4
..9:00-9:05pm: Daily Mantras
..9:05-9:10pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Brief Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..9:10-9:30pm: Silent Meditation

9:30pm: Walking

Members and regular visitors to the ashram are welcome to stop by at other
reasonable times to use the meditation hall. There is a CD player and copies of
the Yoga Nidra and Basic Meditation CDs by Swami Jnaneshvara, as well as guided
Om and Sohum Sushumna Kriya practices; you are welcome to use these.

**********************************
ASHRAM NEWS
**********************************
RENOVATION/REPAIRS: Roof repairs seem to have worked, and there were no leaks
during the rains of March. We need to start saving up donation money to totally
replace the roof, which will cost around $35,000 (current donations are covering
current expenses, but not enough for such large expenses). A ceiling fan will be
installed in the living room in the next few days; then we will explore putting
ceiling fans in the dining room, community room, and the office.

MEMBERSHIP: We have three levels of involvement in the ashram, which are
described here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/connections/membership
http://swamij.com/abhyasa-ashram.htm#membership
(membership through December 2012)

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com .
Outlines have been created for 25+ courses. The first phase has been to set up
the topics within each course and to create discussion forums in each of them.
Then we'll start to create the actual content. However, having the discussion
forums will allow us to start immediately, especially with the books and videos
we are reviewing both in the ashram and the online meetings we are already
having. A little more info is here http://bit.ly/iktGmt. Let me know if you
would like to participate, sending me your email, first and last name, city and
country. If I will not recognize your name, please introduce yourself and let me
know about your life and interests, and why you'd like to do this.

FEES and DONATIONS: A special thanks is extended to the people who financially
support the ashram. We charge no dues or fees, and the ashram operates on the
loving donations of its members and participants.

**********************************
ONLINE Satsang
**********************************
We currently have seven online discussions per week. Look here for details:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/calendar/
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com. See
the announcement in the section above.

**********************************
PERSONAL COACHING
**********************************
Our approach to training is mostly individual, one-to-one as the way Yoga
meditation and contemplation has been traditionally taught for thousands of
years. Personal coaching is available by appointment most days at 9:30am or
2:30pm. Please call or write to schedule a time. Group training is also done in
an intimate coaching setting.

**********************************
SPECIAL EVENTS
**********************************
Members and regular participants may visit the ashram for meditation retreat.
Contact me to discuss times and your specific activities.

**********************************
MEDITATION RETREATS in INDIA:
**********************************
March 2012
November 2012
Details are on the website:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
Registration:
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm

**********************************
CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
**********************************
A Community for Nondual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative" for the Emerald Coast
SUNDAY, 10:00-11:30am (The conversations are so lively and rich that we often
don't end on time.)
Meetings are held at the ashram with no rental charge.
At 9:00-10:00am each week we have a Deep Relaxation session of one form or
another. Details are announced each week
NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Center-For-Non-Dualism/
MEETUP CALENDAR (this is the main calendar for the Center for Nondualism):
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/events/calendar/
WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/

For your convenience this announcement is scheduled to be automatically
published every 2 weeks. The most important part is the link to the calendar,
which is updated regularly so as to most always be accurate.

CALENDAR (through Meetup.com):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/
(This is our main calendar and the best place to check regularly.)

Please visit the website for descriptions of daily, weekly, monthly, and special
programs. Revisions and cancellations are also listed there.
http://abhyasaashram.org

LOCATION:
Abhyasa Ashram
505 Hooper Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548
PHONE: 850-226-6035
DIRECTIONS:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/connections/maps-directions

FOUR SYSTEMATIC MEDITATION TIMES PER DAY:
In the tradition of the Himalayan masters, Yoga is seen as a systematic process
wherein we systematically deal with all levels of our being, such that body and
breath practices are an integral part of, and are intended to lead to
meditation. Therefore our schedule of daily practice times is designed so that
you have time for Asanas/Postures and Pranayama/Breath before and leading into
meditation.

6:30-7:30am: Meditation #1
..6:30-6:35: Daily Mantras
..6:35-7:00: Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama
..7:00-7:30: Meditation
11:00-12:00pm: Meditation #2
..11:00-11:30am: Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama
..11:30am-12:00pm: Meditation
5:30-6:30pm: Meditation #3
..5:30-6:00pm: Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama
..6:00-6:30pm: Meditation
9:00-10:00pm: Meditation #4
..9:00-9:05: Daily Mantras
..9:05-9:30: Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama
..9:30-10:00: Meditation

PRIVATE TIME:
Please contact me to arrange private time to talk about life, meditation
practices, or to receive individualized training, such as with meditation or
breathing techniques.

FEES:
There are no fees for classes, other gatherings, or personal meetings. Donations
from the heart are gratefully appreciated, but are never solicited. The ashram
is able to exist because of the donations of its participants

SPEAKING AND FACILITATING:
If you'd like me to facilitate gatherings at your location (near the Fort Walton
Beach, Florida area), please let me know. I'm flexible and informal about this.
There are also no fees for this.

CALENDAR (through Meetup.com):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/

BIO:
http://www.swamij.com/swamijnaneshvara.htm

MY YouTube VIDEOS:
http://www.youtube.com/yogabindu

ABHYASA ASHRAM:
The word "Abhyasa" means "practices." Abhyasa is purposefully choosing to do
that which leads to "sthitau," which is a stable, steady, undisturbed inner
calmness or tranquility. Abhyasa is one of the twin foundations of Yoga, along
with Vairagya, the mental stance of non-attachment (Yoga Sutras 1.12-1.16). The
root of the word Ashram is "shrama," which means "effort" or "striving." The
hermitage or home of a swami or other person serving people in their efforts
towards inner peace and spiritual awakening is called an Ashram. Thus, our
community of meditation, contemplation and learning is known as Abhyasa Ashram.
More than any physical location (especially given its tiny size), it is really a
place of the heart, an inner sanctuary of silence.

CENTER FOR NON-DUALISM
Our Center for Non-Dualism has gatherings each Sunday morning. Details about the
Center, the gatherings, location, and times are on the website:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/
CALENDAR FOR CENTER FOR NON-DUALISM:
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/#calendar

PURPOSE OF OUR ABHYASA ASHRAM COMMUNITY:

Our community of meditation and contemplation is devoted to training and
nurturing those who deeply long for the direct experience of union with the
eternal, pure center of consciousness, the bliss of being that is one with the
absolute reality, as the wave who seeks to remember it is one with the ocean.
One word for that union is "Yoga."

Yoga is traditionally taught, practiced and learned through a close relationship
between the individual mentor and mentee, teacher and student, in a community of
noble friends, known as kalyana-mitra. Guru is a force-field driven by grace, a
stream of knowledge of direct experience which, though it may operate through a
person, is itself not a person.

GOAL OF PRACTICES:

The goal of our sadhana or practices is the highest Joy that comes from the
Realization in direct experience of the center of consciousness, the Self, the
Atman or Purusha, which is one and the same with the Absolute Reality.

This Self-Realization comes through Yoga meditation of the Yoga Sutras, the
contemplative insight of Advaita Vedanta, and the intense devotion of Samaya Sri
Vidya Tantra, the three of which complement one another like fingers on a hand.

We employ the classical approaches of Raja, Jnana, Karma, and Bhakti Yoga, as
well as Hatha, Kriya, Kundalini, Laya, Mantra, Nada, Siddha, and Tantra Yoga.
Meditation, contemplation, mantra and prayer finally converge into a unified
force directed towards the final stage, piercing the pearl of wisdom called
bindu, leading to the Absolute.

The activities are mostly in Fort Walton Beach, Florida or nearby communities.
Most are at Abhyasa Ashram or are graciously sponsored by other people at
different locations. While I seldom travel, there are a handful of other
activities in other cities. Please contact me if you have any questions or
requests.

Abhyasa Ashram Newsletter:
Local activities, online meetings and other programs
Update: July 11, 2012

Abhyasa Ashram
School of Self-Awareness in the
tradition of the Himalayan masters
505 Hooper Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-226-6035

ABHYASA ASHRAM NEWSLETTER

Abhyasa Ashram is a meditation center which practices universal meditation as
taught by the ancient lineage of yogis of the cave monasteries of the Himalayas.
The tradition has no name, and is not affiliated with any of the institutions or
religions of the plains of India or other countries surrounding the Himalayas,
although individual meditators may personally align themselves with a wide
variety of religions or institutions. We may refer to the tradition as "the
tradition of the Himalayan masters" or "the Himalayan tradition", but that is
for the sake of convenience, and is not a style or brand name as is popular
these days. At Abhyasa Ashram we have aspirant training, not teacher training.
Aspirants with various degrees of experience naturally teach others within the
context of their own lives and modes of service.

**********************************
CURRENT EVENTS CALENDARS
**********************************
Details are at Meetup-dot-com calendar (our main calendar):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/

Times below are central time in US (same as Chicago). Unless otherwise specified
(such as "Online") all activities are at Abhyasa Ashram in Florida USA.

See also the course site (http://abhyasaonline.com) for the discussion forums
related to the topics below. Contact me if you want login info (please include
your first and last name, city/country, and email address).

WED, Jul 11, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by June Enfinger, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
WED, Jul 11, 12:30pm: Tripura Rahasya discussion (ashram)
WED, Jul 11, 7:30pm: Open online Q&A

THU, Jul 12, 7:30pm: Yoga Sutras discussion (ashram)

FRI, Jul 13, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch)
FRI, Jul 13, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram

SAT, Jul 14, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Jul 14, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Jul 14, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
SAT, Jul 14, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, July 15, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: 30-Minute Guided Meditation
SUN, July 15, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("Discipline")
SUN, July 15, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, July 16, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Jul 17, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)
TUE, Jul 17, 7:30pm; Online open satsang in Spanish with Zulema translating for
Swami Jnaneshvara

WED, Jul 18, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
WED, Jul 18, 12:30pm: Tripura Rahasya discussion (ashram)
WED, Jul 18, 7:30pm: Open online Q&A

THU, Jul 19, 7:30pm: Yoga Sutras discussion (ashram)

FRI, Jul 20, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch)
FRI, Jul 20, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram

SAT, Jul 21, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Jul 21, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Jul 21, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
SAT, Jul 21, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, July 22, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Sohum Kriya meditation
SUN, July 22, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: (to be announced)
SUN, July 22, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, July 23, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, July 24 - SAT, July 28: Swami Jnaneshvara and Tripurashakti will be in
Pittsburgh (All ashram programs cancelled during these days)

NOTE: If you are in the local area, you are welcome to sit in on the online
discussions from here in the office of the ashram. Also, we sometimes transmit
the local gatherings out through the online meeting service.

Online login info is here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
UPCOMING:
**********************************
OCT 3-12: Retreat and other satsang in Santiago, Chile; coordinated by Zulema
Higueras

NOV 4-25, 2012: Meditation retreat in India
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm
(Members and Regular Participants will continue some gatherings at Abhyasa
Ashram during this time; please talk with one another about details.)

**********************************
ONGOING:
**********************************
Weekend or week-long self-transformation meditation retreats at the ashram for
Members and Regular Participants of the ashram (by registration; contact for
registration)

**********************************
CALENDARS and CONNECTIONS:
**********************************
Abhyasa Ashram calendar - main calendar is through meetup.com:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/#calendar
Website:
http://www.abhyasaashram.org

Center for Nondualism calendar:
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/#calendar
Website:
http://centerfornondualism.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/swamij

**********************************
DAILY SCHEDULE (typical day; see calendar for complete schedules):
**********************************
5:00am: Walking
6:00-6:30am: Quiet time, internal dialogue, contemplation

6:30-7:30am: MEDITATION #1
..6:30-6:35am: Daily Mantras
..6:35-7:00am: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..7:00-7:30am: Silent Meditation

8:00am: Breakfast; all are welcome
9:30am: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.
10:30-11:30am: some days: Yoga Nidra and other practices.

11:30am-12:30pm: MEDITATION #2
..11:00am-12:00pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..11:30am-12:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..12:00pm-12:30pm: Silent Meditation

12:30pm: Lunch; all are welcome
1:00pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.

5:30-6:30pm: MEDITATION #3
..5:00-5:30pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..5:30-6:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..6:00-6:30pm: Silent Meditation

6:30pm: Dinner on days with evening program; all are welcome
7:30pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, personal coaching, or online
programs.

9:00-9:30pm: MEDITATION #4
..9:00-9:05pm: Daily Mantras
..9:05-9:10pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Brief Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..9:10-9:30pm: Silent Meditation

9:30pm: Walking

Members and regular visitors to the ashram are welcome to stop by at other
reasonable times to use the meditation hall. There is a CD player and copies of
the Yoga Nidra and Basic Meditation CDs by Swami Jnaneshvara, as well as guided
Om and Sohum Sushumna Kriya practices; you are welcome to use these.

**********************************
ASHRAM NEWS
**********************************
RENOVATION/REPAIRS: Roof repairs seem to have worked, and there were no leaks
during the rains of March. We need to start saving up donation money to totally
replace the roof, which will cost around $35,000 (current donations are covering
current expenses, but not enough for such large expenses). A ceiling fan will be
installed in the living room in the next few days; then we will explore putting
ceiling fans in the dining room, community room, and the office.

MEMBERSHIP: We have three levels of involvement in the ashram, which are
described here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/connections/membership
http://swamij.com/abhyasa-ashram.htm#membership
(membership through December 2012)

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com .
Outlines have been created for 25+ courses. The first phase has been to set up
the topics within each course and to create discussion forums in each of them.
Then we'll start to create the actual content. However, having the discussion
forums will allow us to start immediately, especially with the books and videos
we are reviewing both in the ashram and the online meetings we are already
having. A little more info is here http://bit.ly/iktGmt. Let me know if you
would like to participate, sending me your email, first and last name, city and
country. If I will not recognize your name, please introduce yourself and let me
know about your life and interests, and why you'd like to do this.

FEES and DONATIONS: A special thanks is extended to the people who financially
support the ashram. We charge no dues or fees, and the ashram operates on the
loving donations of its members and participants.

**********************************
ONLINE Satsang
**********************************
We currently have seven online discussions per week. Look here for details:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/calendar/
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com. See
the announcement in the section above.

**********************************
PERSONAL COACHING
**********************************
Our approach to training is mostly individual, one-to-one as the way Yoga
meditation and contemplation has been traditionally taught for thousands of
years. Personal coaching is available by appointment most days at 9:30am or
2:30pm. Please call or write to schedule a time. Group training is also done in
an intimate coaching setting.

**********************************
SPECIAL EVENTS
**********************************
Members and regular participants may visit the ashram for meditation retreat.
Contact me to discuss times and your specific activities.

**********************************
MEDITATION RETREATS in INDIA:
**********************************
March 2012
November 2012
Details are on the website:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
Registration:
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm

**********************************
CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
**********************************
A Community for Nondual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative" for the Emerald Coast
SUNDAY, 10:00-11:30am (The conversations are so lively and rich that we often
don't end on time.)
Meetings are held at the ashram with no rental charge.
At 9:00-10:00am each week we have a Deep Relaxation session of one form or
another. Details are announced each week
NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Center-For-Non-Dualism/
MEETUP CALENDAR (this is the main calendar for the Center for Nondualism):
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/events/calendar/
WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/

Abhyasa Ashram Newsletter:
Local activities, online meetings and other programs
Update: July 13, 2012

Abhyasa Ashram
School of Self-Awareness in the
tradition of the Himalayan masters
505 Hooper Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-226-6035

ABHYASA ASHRAM NEWSLETTER

Abhyasa Ashram is a meditation center which practices universal meditation as
taught by the ancient lineage of yogis of the cave monasteries of the Himalayas.
The tradition has no name, and is not affiliated with any of the institutions or
religions of the plains of India or other countries surrounding the Himalayas,
although individual meditators may personally align themselves with a wide
variety of religions or institutions. We may refer to the tradition as "the
tradition of the Himalayan masters" or "the Himalayan tradition", but that is
for the sake of convenience, and is not a style or brand name as is popular
these days. At Abhyasa Ashram we have aspirant training, not teacher training.
Aspirants with various degrees of experience naturally teach others within the
context of their own lives and modes of service.

**********************************
CURRENT EVENTS CALENDARS
**********************************
Details are at Meetup-dot-com calendar (our main calendar):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/

Times below are central time in US (same as Chicago). Unless otherwise specified
(such as "Online") all activities are at Abhyasa Ashram in Florida USA.

See also the course site (http://abhyasaonline.com) for the discussion forums
related to the topics below. Contact me if you want login info (please include
your first and last name, city/country, and email address).

FRI, Jul 13, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch)
FRI, Jul 13, 7:00pm: Dinner at Bombay Masala Indian restaurant on Hwy 98, just
west of Hurlburt entrance.

SAT, Jul 14, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Jul 14, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Jul 14, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
SAT, Jul 14, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, July 15, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: 30-Minute Guided Meditation
SUN, July 15, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("Discipline")
SUN, July 15, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, July 16, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Jul 17, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)
TUE, Jul 17, 7:30pm; Online open satsang in Spanish with Zulema translating for
Swami Jnaneshvara

WED, Jul 18, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
WED, Jul 18, 12:30pm: Tripura Rahasya discussion (ashram)
WED, Jul 18, 7:30pm: Open online Q&A

THU, Jul 19, 7:30pm: Yoga Sutras discussion (ashram)

FRI, Jul 20, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch)
FRI, Jul 20, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram

SAT, Jul 21, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Jul 21, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Jul 21, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
SAT, Jul 21, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, July 22, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Sohum Kriya meditation
SUN, July 22, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: (to be announced)
SUN, July 22, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, July 23, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, July 24 - SAT, July 28: Swami Jnaneshvara and Tripurashakti will be in
Pittsburgh (All ashram programs cancelled during these days)

NOTE: If you are in the local area, you are welcome to sit in on the online
discussions from here in the office of the ashram. Also, we sometimes transmit
the local gatherings out through the online meeting service.

Online login info is here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
UPCOMING:
**********************************
OCT 3-12: Retreat and other satsang in Santiago, Chile; coordinated by Zulema
Higueras

NOV 4-25, 2012: Meditation retreat in India
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm
(Members and Regular Participants will continue some gatherings at Abhyasa
Ashram during this time; please talk with one another about details.)

**********************************
ONGOING:
**********************************
Weekend or week-long self-transformation meditation retreats at the ashram for
Members and Regular Participants of the ashram (by registration; contact for
registration)

**********************************
CALENDARS and CONNECTIONS:
**********************************
Abhyasa Ashram calendar - main calendar is through meetup.com:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/#calendar
Website:
http://www.abhyasaashram.org

Center for Nondualism calendar:
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/#calendar
Website:
http://centerfornondualism.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/swamij

**********************************
DAILY SCHEDULE (typical day; see calendar for complete schedules):
**********************************
5:00am: Walking
6:00-6:30am: Quiet time, internal dialogue, contemplation

6:30-7:30am: MEDITATION #1
..6:30-6:35am: Daily Mantras
..6:35-7:00am: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..7:00-7:30am: Silent Meditation

8:00am: Breakfast; all are welcome
9:30am: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.
10:30-11:30am: some days: Yoga Nidra and other practices.

11:30am-12:30pm: MEDITATION #2
..11:00am-12:00pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..11:30am-12:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..12:00pm-12:30pm: Silent Meditation

12:30pm: Lunch; all are welcome
1:00pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.

5:30-6:30pm: MEDITATION #3
..5:00-5:30pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..5:30-6:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..6:00-6:30pm: Silent Meditation

6:30pm: Dinner on days with evening program; all are welcome
7:30pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, personal coaching, or online
programs.

9:00-9:30pm: MEDITATION #4
..9:00-9:05pm: Daily Mantras
..9:05-9:10pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Brief Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..9:10-9:30pm: Silent Meditation

9:30pm: Walking

Members and regular visitors to the ashram are welcome to stop by at other
reasonable times to use the meditation hall. There is a CD player and copies of
the Yoga Nidra and Basic Meditation CDs by Swami Jnaneshvara, as well as guided
Om and Sohum Sushumna Kriya practices; you are welcome to use these.

**********************************
ASHRAM NEWS
**********************************
RENOVATION/REPAIRS: Roof repairs seem to have worked, and there were no leaks
during the rains of March. We need to start saving up donation money to totally
replace the roof, which will cost around $35,000 (current donations are covering
current expenses, but not enough for such large expenses). A ceiling fan will be
installed in the living room in the next few days; then we will explore putting
ceiling fans in the dining room, community room, and the office.

MEMBERSHIP: We have three levels of involvement in the ashram, which are
described here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/connections/membership
http://swamij.com/abhyasa-ashram.htm#membership
(membership through December 2012)

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com .
Outlines have been created for 25+ courses. The first phase has been to set up
the topics within each course and to create discussion forums in each of them.
Then we'll start to create the actual content. However, having the discussion
forums will allow us to start immediately, especially with the books and videos
we are reviewing both in the ashram and the online meetings we are already
having. A little more info is here http://bit.ly/iktGmt. Let me know if you
would like to participate, sending me your email, first and last name, city and
country. If I will not recognize your name, please introduce yourself and let me
know about your life and interests, and why you'd like to do this.

FEES and DONATIONS: A special thanks is extended to the people who financially
support the ashram. We charge no dues or fees, and the ashram operates on the
loving donations of its members and participants.

**********************************
ONLINE Satsang
**********************************
We currently have seven online discussions per week. Look here for details:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/calendar/
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com. See
the announcement in the section above.

**********************************
PERSONAL COACHING
**********************************
Our approach to training is mostly individual, one-to-one as the way Yoga
meditation and contemplation has been traditionally taught for thousands of
years. Personal coaching is available by appointment most days at 9:30am or
2:30pm. Please call or write to schedule a time. Group training is also done in
an intimate coaching setting.

**********************************
SPECIAL EVENTS
**********************************
Members and regular participants may visit the ashram for meditation retreat.
Contact me to discuss times and your specific activities.

**********************************
MEDITATION RETREATS in INDIA:
**********************************
March 2012
November 2012
Details are on the website:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
Registration:
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm

**********************************
CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
**********************************
A Community for Nondual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative" for the Emerald Coast
SUNDAY, 10:00-11:30am (The conversations are so lively and rich that we often
don't end on time.)
Meetings are held at the ashram with no rental charge.
At 9:00-10:00am each week we have a Deep Relaxation session of one form or
another. Details are announced each week
NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Center-For-Non-Dualism/
MEETUP CALENDAR (this is the main calendar for the Center for Nondualism):
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/events/calendar/
WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/

Abhyasa Ashram Newsletter:
Local activities, online meetings and other programs
Update: July 19, 2012

Abhyasa Ashram
School of Self-Awareness in the
tradition of the Himalayan masters
505 Hooper Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-226-6035

ABHYASA ASHRAM NEWSLETTER

Abhyasa Ashram is a meditation center which practices universal meditation as
taught by the ancient lineage of yogis of the cave monasteries of the Himalayas.
The tradition has no name, and is not affiliated with any of the institutions or
religions of the plains of India or other countries surrounding the Himalayas,
although individual meditators may personally align themselves with a wide
variety of religions or institutions. We may refer to the tradition as "the
tradition of the Himalayan masters" or "the Himalayan tradition", but that is
for the sake of convenience, and is not a style or brand name as is popular
these days. At Abhyasa Ashram we have aspirant training, not teacher training.
Aspirants with various degrees of experience naturally teach others within the
context of their own lives and modes of service.

**********************************
CURRENT EVENTS CALENDARS
**********************************
Details are at Meetup-dot-com calendar (our main calendar):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/

Times below are central time in US (same as Chicago). Unless otherwise specified
(such as "Online") all activities are at Abhyasa Ashram in Florida USA.

See also the course site (http://abhyasaonline.com) for the discussion forums
related to the topics below. Contact me if you want login info (please include
your first and last name, city/country, and email address).

THU, Jul 19, 7:30pm: Yoga Sutras discussion (ashram)

FRI, Jul 20, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch)
FRI, Jul 20, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram

SAT, Jul 21, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Jul 21, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Jul 21, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
SAT, Jul 21, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, July 22, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Sohum Kriya meditation
SUN, July 22, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("Are you truly ever
self-reliant?")
SUN, July 22, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, July 23, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, July 24 - SAT, July 28: Swami Jnaneshvara and Tripurashakti will be in
Pittsburgh (All ashram programs cancelled during these days)

SUN, July 29, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Yoga Nidra
SUN, July 29, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: (to be announced)
SUN, July 29, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, July 30, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Jul 31, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)
TUE, Jul 31, 7:30pm; Online open satsang in Spanish with Zulema translating for
Swami Jnaneshvara

WED, Aug 1, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
WED, Aug 1, 12:30pm: Tripura Rahasya discussion (ashram)
WED, Aug 1, 7:30pm: Open online Q&A

THU, Aug 2, 7:30pm: Yoga Sutras discussion (ashram)

FRI, Aug 3, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch)
FRI, Aug 3, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram

SAT, Aug 4, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Aug 4, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Aug 4, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
SAT, Aug 4, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

NOTE: If you are in the local area, you are welcome to sit in on the online
discussions from here in the office of the ashram. Also, we sometimes transmit
the local gatherings out through the online meeting service.

Online login info is here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
UPCOMING:
**********************************
OCT 3-12: Retreat and other satsang in Santiago, Chile; coordinated by Zulema
Higueras

NOV 4-25, 2012: Meditation retreat in India
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm
(Members and Regular Participants will continue some gatherings at Abhyasa
Ashram during this time; please talk with one another about details.)

**********************************
ONGOING:
**********************************
Weekend or week-long self-transformation meditation retreats at the ashram for
Members and Regular Participants of the ashram (by registration; contact for
registration)

**********************************
CALENDARS and CONNECTIONS:
**********************************
Abhyasa Ashram calendar - main calendar is through meetup.com:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/#calendar
Website:
http://www.abhyasaashram.org

Center for Nondualism calendar:
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/#calendar
Website:
http://centerfornondualism.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/swamij

**********************************
DAILY SCHEDULE (typical day; see calendar for complete schedules):
**********************************
5:00am: Walking
6:00-6:30am: Quiet time, internal dialogue, contemplation

6:30-7:30am: MEDITATION #1
..6:30-6:35am: Daily Mantras
..6:35-7:00am: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..7:00-7:30am: Silent Meditation

8:00am: Breakfast; all are welcome
9:30am: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.
10:30-11:30am: some days: Yoga Nidra and other practices.

11:30am-12:30pm: MEDITATION #2
..11:00am-12:00pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..11:30am-12:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..12:00pm-12:30pm: Silent Meditation

12:30pm: Lunch; all are welcome
1:00pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.

5:30-6:30pm: MEDITATION #3
..5:00-5:30pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..5:30-6:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..6:00-6:30pm: Silent Meditation

6:30pm: Dinner on days with evening program; all are welcome
7:30pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, personal coaching, or online
programs.

9:00-9:30pm: MEDITATION #4
..9:00-9:05pm: Daily Mantras
..9:05-9:10pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Brief Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..9:10-9:30pm: Silent Meditation

9:30pm: Walking

Members and regular visitors to the ashram are welcome to stop by at other
reasonable times to use the meditation hall. There is a CD player and copies of
the Yoga Nidra and Basic Meditation CDs by Swami Jnaneshvara, as well as guided
Om and Sohum Sushumna Kriya practices; you are welcome to use these.

**********************************
ASHRAM NEWS
**********************************
RENOVATION/REPAIRS: Roof repairs seem to have worked, and there were no leaks
during the heavy rains of the past few weeks. We need to start saving up
donation money to totally replace the roof, which will cost around $35,000. A
ceiling fan has been installed in the living room; now we need to explore
putting ceiling fans in the dining room, community room, and the office. Impact
resistant (hurricane) windows have been ordered and will be installed in about a
month; these are rated at 200mph impact and are also very good insulation both
summer and winter.

MEMBERSHIP: We have three levels of involvement in the ashram, which are
described here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/connections/membership
http://swamij.com/abhyasa-ashram.htm#membership
(membership through December 2012)

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com .
Outlines have been created for 25+ courses. The first phase has been to set up
the topics within each course and to create discussion forums in each of them.
Then we'll start to create the actual content. However, having the discussion
forums will allow us to start immediately, especially with the books and videos
we are reviewing both in the ashram and the online meetings we are already
having. A little more info is here http://bit.ly/iktGmt. Let me know if you
would like to participate, sending me your email, first and last name, city and
country. If I will not recognize your name, please introduce yourself and let me
know about your life and interests, and why you'd like to do this.

FEES and DONATIONS: A special thanks is extended to the people who financially
support the ashram. We charge no dues or fees, and the ashram operates on the
loving donations of its members and participants.

**********************************
ONLINE Satsang
**********************************
We currently have seven online discussions per week. Look here for details:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/calendar/
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com. See
the announcement in the section above.

**********************************
PERSONAL COACHING
**********************************
Our approach to training is mostly individual, one-to-one as the way Yoga
meditation and contemplation has been traditionally taught for thousands of
years. Personal coaching is available by appointment most days at 9:30am or
2:30pm. Please call or write to schedule a time. Group training is also done in
an intimate coaching setting.

**********************************
SPECIAL EVENTS
**********************************
Members and regular participants may visit the ashram for meditation retreat.
Contact me to discuss times and your specific activities.

**********************************
MEDITATION RETREATS in INDIA:
**********************************
March 2012
November 2012
Details are on the website:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
Registration:
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm

**********************************
CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
**********************************
A Community for Nondual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative" for the Emerald Coast
SUNDAY, 10:00-11:30am (The conversations are so lively and rich that we often
don't end on time.)
Meetings are held at the ashram with no rental charge.
At 9:00-10:00am each week we have a Deep Relaxation session of one form or
another. Details are announced each week
NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Center-For-Non-Dualism/
MEETUP CALENDAR (this is the main calendar for the Center for Nondualism):
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/events/calendar/
WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/

Abhyasa Ashram Newsletter:
Local activities, online meetings and other programs
Update: July 20, 2012

Abhyasa Ashram
School of Self-Awareness in the
tradition of the Himalayan masters
505 Hooper Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-226-6035

ABHYASA ASHRAM NEWSLETTER

Abhyasa Ashram is a meditation center which practices universal meditation as
taught by the ancient lineage of yogis of the cave monasteries of the Himalayas.
The tradition has no name, and is not affiliated with any of the institutions or
religions of the plains of India or other countries surrounding the Himalayas,
although individual meditators may personally align themselves with a wide
variety of religions or institutions. We may refer to the tradition as "the
tradition of the Himalayan masters" or "the Himalayan tradition", but that is
for the sake of convenience, and is not a style or brand name as is popular
these days. At Abhyasa Ashram we have aspirant training, not teacher training.
Aspirants with various degrees of experience naturally teach others within the
context of their own lives and modes of service.

**********************************
CURRENT EVENTS CALENDARS
**********************************
Details are at Meetup-dot-com calendar (our main calendar):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/

Times below are central time in US (same as Chicago). Unless otherwise specified
(such as "Online") all activities are at Abhyasa Ashram in Florida USA.

See also the course site (http://abhyasaonline.com) for the discussion forums
related to the topics below. Contact me if you want login info (please include
your first and last name, city/country, and email address).

FRI, Jul 20, 6:30pm: Usually open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram.
However, tonight we are meeting at Bombay Masala for India food, just west of
the Hurlburt main gate on Highway 98.

SAT, Jul 21, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Jul 21, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Jul 21, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
SAT, Jul 21, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, July 22, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Sohum Kriya meditation
SUN, July 22, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("Are you truly ever
self-reliant?")
SUN, July 22, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, July 23, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, July 24 - SAT, July 28: Swami Jnaneshvara and Tripurashakti will be in
Pittsburgh (All ashram programs cancelled during these days)

SUN, July 29, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Yoga Nidra
SUN, July 29, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: (to be announced)
SUN, July 29, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, July 30, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Jul 31, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)
TUE, Jul 31, 7:30pm; Online open satsang in Spanish with Zulema translating for
Swami Jnaneshvara

WED, Aug 1, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
WED, Aug 1, 12:30pm: Tripura Rahasya discussion (ashram)
WED, Aug 1, 7:30pm: Open online Q&A

THU, Aug 2, 7:30pm: Yoga Sutras discussion (ashram)

FRI, Aug 3, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch)
FRI, Aug 3, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram

SAT, Aug 4, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Aug 4, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Aug 4, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
SAT, Aug 4, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

NOTE: If you are in the local area, you are welcome to sit in on the online
discussions from here in the office of the ashram. Also, we sometimes transmit
the local gatherings out through the online meeting service.

Online login info is here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
UPCOMING:
**********************************
OCT 3-12: Retreat and other satsang in Santiago, Chile; coordinated by Zulema
Higueras

NOV 4-25, 2012: Meditation retreat in India
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm
(Members and Regular Participants will continue some gatherings at Abhyasa
Ashram during this time; please talk with one another about details.)

**********************************
ONGOING:
**********************************
Weekend or week-long self-transformation meditation retreats at the ashram for
Members and Regular Participants of the ashram (by registration; contact for
registration)

**********************************
CALENDARS and CONNECTIONS:
**********************************
Abhyasa Ashram calendar - main calendar is through meetup.com:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/#calendar
Website:
http://www.abhyasaashram.org

Center for Nondualism calendar:
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/#calendar
Website:
http://centerfornondualism.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/swamij

**********************************
DAILY SCHEDULE (typical day; see calendar for complete schedules):
**********************************
5:00am: Walking
6:00-6:30am: Quiet time, internal dialogue, contemplation

6:30-7:30am: MEDITATION #1
..6:30-6:35am: Daily Mantras
..6:35-7:00am: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..7:00-7:30am: Silent Meditation

8:00am: Breakfast; all are welcome
9:30am: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.
10:30-11:30am: some days: Yoga Nidra and other practices.

11:30am-12:30pm: MEDITATION #2
..11:00am-12:00pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..11:30am-12:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..12:00pm-12:30pm: Silent Meditation

12:30pm: Lunch; all are welcome
1:00pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.

5:30-6:30pm: MEDITATION #3
..5:00-5:30pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..5:30-6:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..6:00-6:30pm: Silent Meditation

6:30pm: Dinner on days with evening program; all are welcome
7:30pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, personal coaching, or online
programs.

9:00-9:30pm: MEDITATION #4
..9:00-9:05pm: Daily Mantras
..9:05-9:10pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Brief Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..9:10-9:30pm: Silent Meditation

9:30pm: Walking

Members and regular visitors to the ashram are welcome to stop by at other
reasonable times to use the meditation hall. There is a CD player and copies of
the Yoga Nidra and Basic Meditation CDs by Swami Jnaneshvara, as well as guided
Om and Sohum Sushumna Kriya practices; you are welcome to use these.

**********************************
ASHRAM NEWS
**********************************
RENOVATION/REPAIRS: Roof repairs seem to have worked, and there were no leaks
during the heavy rains of the past few weeks. We need to start saving up
donation money to totally replace the roof, which will cost around $35,000. A
ceiling fan has been installed in the living room; now we need to explore
putting ceiling fans in the dining room, community room, and the office. Impact
resistant (hurricane) windows have been ordered and will be installed in about a
month; these are rated at 200mph impact and are also very good insulation both
summer and winter.

MEMBERSHIP: We have three levels of involvement in the ashram, which are
described here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/connections/membership
http://swamij.com/abhyasa-ashram.htm#membership
(membership through December 2012)

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com .
Outlines have been created for 25+ courses. The first phase has been to set up
the topics within each course and to create discussion forums in each of them.
Then we'll start to create the actual content. However, having the discussion
forums will allow us to start immediately, especially with the books and videos
we are reviewing both in the ashram and the online meetings we are already
having. A little more info is here http://bit.ly/iktGmt. Let me know if you
would like to participate, sending me your email, first and last name, city and
country. If I will not recognize your name, please introduce yourself and let me
know about your life and interests, and why you'd like to do this.

FEES and DONATIONS: A special thanks is extended to the people who financially
support the ashram. We charge no dues or fees, and the ashram operates on the
loving donations of its members and participants.

**********************************
ONLINE Satsang
**********************************
We currently have seven online discussions per week. Look here for details:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/calendar/
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com. See
the announcement in the section above.

**********************************
PERSONAL COACHING
**********************************
Our approach to training is mostly individual, one-to-one as the way Yoga
meditation and contemplation has been traditionally taught for thousands of
years. Personal coaching is available by appointment most days at 9:30am or
2:30pm. Please call or write to schedule a time. Group training is also done in
an intimate coaching setting.

**********************************
SPECIAL EVENTS
**********************************
Members and regular participants may visit the ashram for meditation retreat.
Contact me to discuss times and your specific activities.

**********************************
MEDITATION RETREATS in INDIA:
**********************************
March 2012
November 2012
Details are on the website:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
Registration:
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm

**********************************
CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
**********************************
A Community for Nondual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative" for the Emerald Coast
SUNDAY, 10:00-11:30am (The conversations are so lively and rich that we often
don't end on time.)
Meetings are held at the ashram with no rental charge.
At 9:00-10:00am each week we have a Deep Relaxation session of one form or
another. Details are announced each week
NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Center-For-Non-Dualism/
MEETUP CALENDAR (this is the main calendar for the Center for Nondualism):
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/events/calendar/
WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/

One day while walking quietly with Swami Rama, out of the silence came from him,
"Seek Self-Realization at all cost!" I have had many people in this life tell me
what to do, but this was the only time in which someone so emphatically told me
to do that which was already in my heart.
~Swami Jnaneshvara

For your convenience this announcement is scheduled to be automatically
published every 2 weeks. The most important part is the link to the calendar,
which is updated regularly so as to most always be accurate.

CALENDAR (through Meetup.com):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/
(This is our main calendar and the best place to check regularly.)

Please visit the website for descriptions of daily, weekly, monthly, and special
programs. Revisions and cancellations are also listed there.
http://abhyasaashram.org

LOCATION:
Abhyasa Ashram
505 Hooper Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548
PHONE: 850-226-6035
DIRECTIONS:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/connections/maps-directions

FOUR SYSTEMATIC MEDITATION TIMES PER DAY:
In the tradition of the Himalayan masters, Yoga is seen as a systematic process
wherein we systematically deal with all levels of our being, such that body and
breath practices are an integral part of, and are intended to lead to
meditation. Therefore our schedule of daily practice times is designed so that
you have time for Asanas/Postures and Pranayama/Breath before and leading into
meditation.

6:30-7:30am: MEDITATION #1
..6:30-6:35: Daily Mantras
..6:35-7:00: Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama
..7:00-7:30: Meditation

11:30-12:30pm: MEDITATION #2
..11:30-12:00am: Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama
..12:00am-12:30pm: Meditation

5:30-6:30pm: MEDITATION #3
..5:30-6:00pm: Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama
..6:00-6:30pm: Meditation

9:00-9:30PM: MEDITATION #4
..9:00-9:05: Daily Mantras
..9:05-9:15: Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama
..9:15-9:30: Meditation

PRIVATE TIME:
Please contact me to arrange private time to talk about life, meditation
practices, or to receive individualized training, such as with meditation or
breathing techniques.

FEES:
There are no fees for classes, other gatherings, or personal meetings. Donations
from the heart are gratefully appreciated, but are never solicited. The ashram
is able to exist because of the donations of its participants

SPEAKING AND FACILITATING:
If you'd like me to facilitate gatherings at your location (near the Fort Walton
Beach, Florida area), please let me know. I'm flexible and informal about this.
There are also no fees for this.

CALENDAR (through Meetup.com):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/

BIO:
http://www.swamij.com/swamijnaneshvara.htm

MY YouTube VIDEOS:
http://www.youtube.com/yogabindu

ABHYASA ASHRAM:
Abhyasa Ashram is a meditation center which practices universal meditation as
taught by the ancient lineage of yogis of the cave monasteries of the Himalayas.
The tradition has no name, and is not affiliated with any of the institutions or
religions of the plains of India or other countries surrounding the Himalayas,
although individual meditators may personally align themselves with a wide
variety of religions or institutions. We may refer to the tradition as "the
tradition of the Himalayan masters" or "the Himalayan tradition", but that is
for the sake of convenience, and is not a style or brand name as is popular
these days.

The word "Abhyasa" means "practices." Abhyasa is purposefully choosing to do
that which leads to "sthitau," which is a stable, steady, undisturbed inner
calmness or tranquility. Abhyasa is one of the twin foundations of Yoga, along
with Vairagya, the mental stance of non-attachment (Yoga Sutras 1.12-1.16). The
root of the word Ashram is "shrama," which means "effort" or "striving." The
hermitage or home of a swami or other person serving people in their efforts
towards inner peace and spiritual awakening is called an Ashram. Thus, our
community of meditation, contemplation and learning is known as Abhyasa Ashram.
More than any physical location (especially given its tiny size), it is really a
place of the heart, an inner sanctuary of silence.

CENTER FOR NON-DUALISM
Our Center for Non-Dualism has gatherings each Sunday morning. Details about the
Center, the gatherings, location, and times are on the website:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/
CALENDAR FOR CENTER FOR NON-DUALISM:
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/#calendar

PURPOSE OF OUR ABHYASA ASHRAM COMMUNITY:

Our community of meditation and contemplation is devoted to training and
nurturing those who deeply long for the direct experience of union with the
eternal, pure center of consciousness, the bliss of being that is one with the
absolute reality, as the wave who seeks to remember it is one with the ocean.
One word for that union is "Yoga."

Yoga is traditionally taught, practiced and learned through a close relationship
between the individual mentor and mentee, teacher and student, in a community of
noble friends, known as kalyana-mitra. Guru is a force-field driven by grace, a
stream of knowledge of direct experience which, though it may operate through a
person, is itself not a person.

GOAL OF PRACTICES:

The goal of our sadhana or practices is the highest Joy that comes from the
Realization in direct experience of the center of consciousness, the Self, the
Atman or Purusha, which is one and the same with the Absolute Reality.

This Self-Realization comes through Yoga meditation of the Yoga Sutras, the
contemplative insight of Advaita Vedanta, and the intense devotion of Samaya Sri
Vidya Tantra, the three of which complement one another like fingers on a hand.

We employ the classical approaches of Raja, Jnana, Karma, and Bhakti Yoga, as
well as Hatha, Kriya, Kundalini, Laya, Mantra, Nada, Siddha, and Tantra Yoga.
Meditation, contemplation, mantra and prayer finally converge into a unified
force directed towards the final stage, piercing the pearl of wisdom called
bindu, leading to the Absolute.

The activities are mostly in Fort Walton Beach, Florida or nearby communities.
Most are at Abhyasa Ashram or are graciously sponsored by other people at
different locations. While I seldom travel, there are a handful of other
activities in other cities. Please contact me if you have any questions or
requests.

Abhyasa Ashram Newsletter:
Local activities, online meetings and other programs
Update: July 24, 2012

Abhyasa Ashram
School of Self-Awareness in the
tradition of the Himalayan masters
505 Hooper Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-226-6035

ABHYASA ASHRAM NEWSLETTER

Abhyasa Ashram is a meditation center which practices universal meditation as
taught by the ancient lineage of yogis of the cave monasteries of the Himalayas.
The tradition has no name, and is not affiliated with any of the institutions or
religions of the plains of India or other countries surrounding the Himalayas,
although individual meditators may personally align themselves with a wide
variety of religions or institutions. We may refer to the tradition as "the
tradition of the Himalayan masters" or "the Himalayan tradition", but that is
for the sake of convenience, and is not a style or brand name as is popular
these days. At Abhyasa Ashram we have aspirant training, not teacher training.
Aspirants with various degrees of experience naturally teach others within the
context of their own lives and modes of service.

**********************************
CURRENT EVENTS CALENDARS
**********************************
Details are at Meetup-dot-com calendar (our main calendar):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/

Times below are central time in US (same as Chicago). Unless otherwise specified
(such as "Online") all activities are at Abhyasa Ashram in Florida USA.

See also the course site (http://abhyasaonline.com) for the discussion forums
related to the topics below. Contact me if you want login info (please include
your first and last name, city/country, and email address).

TUE, July 24 - SAT, July 28: Swami Jnaneshvara and Tripurashakti will be in
Pittsburgh (All ashram programs cancelled during these days)

SUN, July 29, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Yoga Nidra
SUN, July 29, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("Seeing limitations")
SUN, July 29, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, July 30, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Jul 31, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)
TUE, Jul 31, 7:30pm; Online open satsang in Spanish with Zulema translating for
Swami Jnaneshvara

WED, Aug 1, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
WED, Aug 1, 12:30pm: Tripura Rahasya discussion (ashram)
WED, Aug 1, 7:30pm: Open online Q&A

THU, Aug 2, 7:30pm: Yoga Sutras discussion (ashram)

FRI, Aug 3, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch)
FRI, Aug 3, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram

SAT, Aug 4, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Aug 4, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Aug 4, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
SAT, Aug 4, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

NOTE: If you are in the local area, you are welcome to sit in on the online
discussions from here in the office of the ashram. Also, we sometimes transmit
the local gatherings out through the online meeting service.

Online login info is here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
UPCOMING:
**********************************
OCT 3-12: Retreat and other satsang in Santiago, Chile; coordinated by Zulema
Higueras

NOV 4-25, 2012: Meditation retreat in India
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm
(Members and Regular Participants will continue some gatherings at Abhyasa
Ashram during this time; please talk with one another about details.)

**********************************
ONGOING:
**********************************
Weekend or week-long self-transformation meditation retreats at the ashram for
Members and Regular Participants of the ashram (by registration; contact for
registration)

**********************************
CALENDARS and CONNECTIONS:
**********************************
Abhyasa Ashram calendar - main calendar is through meetup.com:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/#calendar
Website:
http://www.abhyasaashram.org

Center for Nondualism calendar:
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/#calendar
Website:
http://centerfornondualism.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/swamij

**********************************
DAILY SCHEDULE (typical day; see calendar for complete schedules):
**********************************
5:00am: Walking
6:00-6:30am: Quiet time, internal dialogue, contemplation

6:30-7:30am: MEDITATION #1
..6:30-6:35am: Daily Mantras
..6:35-7:00am: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..7:00-7:30am: Silent Meditation

8:00am: Breakfast; all are welcome
9:30am: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.
10:30-11:30am: some days: Yoga Nidra and other practices.

11:30am-12:30pm: MEDITATION #2
..11:00am-12:00pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..11:30am-12:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..12:00pm-12:30pm: Silent Meditation

12:30pm: Lunch; all are welcome
1:00pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.

5:30-6:30pm: MEDITATION #3
..5:00-5:30pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..5:30-6:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..6:00-6:30pm: Silent Meditation

6:30pm: Dinner on days with evening program; all are welcome
7:30pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, personal coaching, or online
programs.

9:00-9:30pm: MEDITATION #4
..9:00-9:05pm: Daily Mantras
..9:05-9:10pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Brief Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..9:10-9:30pm: Silent Meditation

9:30pm: Walking

Members and regular visitors to the ashram are welcome to stop by at other
reasonable times to use the meditation hall. There is a CD player and copies of
the Yoga Nidra and Basic Meditation CDs by Swami Jnaneshvara, as well as guided
Om and Sohum Sushumna Kriya practices; you are welcome to use these.

**********************************
ASHRAM NEWS
**********************************
RENOVATION/REPAIRS: Roof repairs seem to have worked, and there were no leaks
during the heavy rains of the past few weeks. We need to start saving up
donation money to totally replace the roof, which will cost around $35,000. A
ceiling fan has been installed in the living room; now we need to explore
putting ceiling fans in the dining room, community room, and the office. Impact
resistant (hurricane) windows have been ordered and will be installed in about a
month; these are rated at 200mph impact and are also very good insulation both
summer and winter.

MEMBERSHIP: We have three levels of involvement in the ashram, which are
described here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/connections/membership
http://swamij.com/abhyasa-ashram.htm#membership
(membership through December 2012)

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com .
Outlines have been created for 25+ courses. The first phase has been to set up
the topics within each course and to create discussion forums in each of them.
Then we'll start to create the actual content. However, having the discussion
forums will allow us to start immediately, especially with the books and videos
we are reviewing both in the ashram and the online meetings we are already
having. A little more info is here http://bit.ly/iktGmt. Let me know if you
would like to participate, sending me your email, first and last name, city and
country. If I will not recognize your name, please introduce yourself and let me
know about your life and interests, and why you'd like to do this.

FEES and DONATIONS: A special thanks is extended to the people who financially
support the ashram. We charge no dues or fees, and the ashram operates on the
loving donations of its members and participants.

**********************************
ONLINE Satsang
**********************************
We currently have seven online discussions per week. Look here for details:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/calendar/
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com. See
the announcement in the section above.

**********************************
PERSONAL COACHING
**********************************
Our approach to training is mostly individual, one-to-one as the way Yoga
meditation and contemplation has been traditionally taught for thousands of
years. Personal coaching is available by appointment most days at 9:30am or
2:30pm. Please call or write to schedule a time. Group training is also done in
an intimate coaching setting.

**********************************
SPECIAL EVENTS
**********************************
Members and regular participants may visit the ashram for meditation retreat.
Contact me to discuss times and your specific activities.

**********************************
MEDITATION RETREATS in INDIA:
**********************************
March 2012
November 2012
Details are on the website:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
Registration:
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm

**********************************
CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
**********************************
A Community for Nondual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative" for the Emerald Coast
SUNDAY, 10:00-11:30am (The conversations are so lively and rich that we often
don't end on time.)
Meetings are held at the ashram with no rental charge.
At 9:00-10:00am each week we have a Deep Relaxation session of one form or
another. Details are announced each week
NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Center-For-Non-Dualism/
MEETUP CALENDAR (this is the main calendar for the Center for Nondualism):
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/events/calendar/
WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/

Abhyasa Ashram Newsletter:
Local activities, online meetings and other programs
Update: August 2, 2012

Abhyasa Ashram
School of Self-Awareness in the
tradition of the Himalayan masters
505 Hooper Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-226-6035

ABHYASA ASHRAM NEWSLETTER

Abhyasa Ashram is a meditation center which practices universal meditation as
taught by the ancient lineage of yogis of the cave monasteries of the Himalayas.
The tradition has no name, and is not affiliated with any of the institutions or
religions of the plains of India or other countries surrounding the Himalayas,
although individual meditators may personally align themselves with a wide
variety of religions or institutions. We may refer to the tradition as "the
tradition of the Himalayan masters" or "the Himalayan tradition", but that is
for the sake of convenience, and is not a style or brand name as is popular
these days. At Abhyasa Ashram we have aspirant training, not teacher training.
Aspirants with various degrees of experience naturally teach others within the
context of their own lives and modes of service.

**********************************
CURRENT EVENTS CALENDARS
**********************************
Details are at Meetup-dot-com calendar (our main calendar):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/

Times below are central time in US (same as Chicago). Unless otherwise specified
(such as "Online") all activities are at Abhyasa Ashram in Florida USA.

See also the course site (http://abhyasaonline.com) for the discussion forums
related to the topics below. Contact me if you want login info (please include
your first and last name, city/country, and email address).

THU, Aug 2, 7:30pm: Yoga Sutras discussion suspended for a while (ashram)

FRI, Aug 3, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch)
FRI, Aug 3, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram (if people
show up no later than 6:30)

SAT, Aug 4, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Aug 4, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Aug 4, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
SAT, Aug 4, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, Aug 5, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Yoga Nidra
SUN, Aug 5, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("Seeing limitations")
SUN, Aug 5, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, Aug 6, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Aug 7, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)
TUE, Aug 7, 7:30pm; Online open satsang in Spanish with Zulema translating for
Swami Jnaneshvara

WED, Aug 8, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
WED, Aug 8, 12:30pm: Tripura Rahasya discussion (ashram)

THU, Aug 9, 7:30pm: Yoga Sutras discussion suspended for a while (ashram)

FRI, Aug 10, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch)
FRI, Aug 10, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram (if
people show up no later than 6:30)


NOTE: If you are in the local area, you are welcome to sit in on the online
discussions from here in the office of the ashram. Also, we sometimes transmit
the local gatherings out through the online meeting service.

Online login info is here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
UPCOMING:
**********************************
OCT 3-12: Retreat and other satsang in Santiago, Chile; coordinated by Zulema
Higueras

NOV 4-25, 2012: Meditation retreat in India
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm
(Members and Regular Participants will continue some gatherings at Abhyasa
Ashram during this time; please talk with one another about details.)

**********************************
ONGOING:
**********************************
Weekend or week-long self-transformation meditation retreats at the ashram for
Members and Regular Participants of the ashram (by registration; contact for
registration)

**********************************
CALENDARS and CONNECTIONS:
**********************************
Abhyasa Ashram calendar - main calendar is through meetup.com:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/#calendar
Website:
http://www.abhyasaashram.org

Center for Nondualism calendar:
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/#calendar
Website:
http://centerfornondualism.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/swamij

**********************************
DAILY SCHEDULE (typical day; see calendar for complete schedules):
**********************************
5:00am: Walking (optional, weather permitting)
6:00-6:30am: Quiet time, internal dialogue, contemplation

6:30-7:30am: MEDITATION #1
..6:30-6:35am: Daily Mantras
..6:35-7:00am: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..7:00-7:30am: Silent Meditation

8:00am: Breakfast; all are welcome
9:30am: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.
10:30-11:30am: some days: Yoga Nidra and other practices.

11:30am-12:30pm: MEDITATION #2
..11:00am-12:00pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..11:30am-12:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..12:00pm-12:30pm: Silent Meditation

12:30pm: Lunch; all are welcome
1:00pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.

5:30-6:30pm: MEDITATION #3
..5:00-5:30pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..5:30-6:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..6:00-6:30pm: Silent Meditation

6:30pm: Dinner on days with evening program; all are welcome
7:30pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, personal coaching, or online
programs.

9:00-9:30pm: MEDITATION #4
..9:00-9:05pm: Daily Mantras
..9:05-9:10pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Brief Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..9:10-9:30pm: Silent Meditation

9:30pm: Walking (optional, weather permitting)

Members and regular visitors to the ashram are welcome to stop by at other
reasonable times to use the meditation hall. There is a CD player and copies of
the Yoga Nidra and Basic Meditation CDs by Swami Jnaneshvara, as well as guided
Om and Sohum Sushumna Kriya practices; you are welcome to use these.

**********************************
ASHRAM NEWS
**********************************
RENOVATION/REPAIRS: The roof repairs seem to continue to hold, and not leak. We
need to start saving up donation money to totally replace the roof, which will
cost around $35,000. We continue to explore putting ceiling fans in the dining
room, classroom, and office. Impact resistant (hurricane) windows have been
ordered and will be installed in about a month; these are rated at 200mph impact
and are also very good insulation both summer and winter. We are exploring
having the parking lot concrete repaired so that it drains, without forming a
pond.

MEMBERSHIP: We have three levels of involvement in the ashram, which are
described here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/connections/membership
http://swamij.com/abhyasa-ashram.htm#membership
(membership through December 2012)

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com .
Outlines have been created for 25+ self-study courses. A little more info is
here http://bit.ly/iktGmt. Let me know if you would like to participate, sending
me your email, first and last name, city and country. If I will not recognize
your name, please introduce yourself and let me know about your life and
interests, and why you'd like to do this.

FEES and DONATIONS: A special thanks is extended to the people who financially
support the ashram. We charge no dues or fees, and the ashram operates on the
loving donations of its members and participants.

**********************************
ONLINE Satsang
**********************************
We have several online discussions per week. Look here for details:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/calendar/
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
PERSONAL COACHING
**********************************
Our approach to training is mostly individual, one-to-one as the way Yoga
meditation and contemplation has been traditionally taught for thousands of
years. Personal coaching is available by appointment most days at 9:30am or
2:30pm. Please call or write to schedule a time. We also have regular satsang
gatherings, which are listed on the calendar.

**********************************
SPECIAL EVENTS
**********************************
Members and regular participants may visit the ashram for meditation retreat.
Contact me to discuss times and your specific activities.

**********************************
MEDITATION RETREATS in INDIA:
**********************************
March 2012
November 2012
Details are on the website:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
Registration:
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm

**********************************
CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
**********************************
A Community for Nondual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative" for the Emerald Coast
SUNDAY, 10:00-11:30am (The conversations are so lively and rich that we usually
don't end on time.)
Meetings are held at the ashram with no rental charge.
At 9:00-10:00am each week we have a Deep Relaxation session of one form or
another. Details are announced each week
NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Center-For-Non-Dualism/
MEETUP CALENDAR (this is the main calendar for the Center for Nondualism):
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/events/calendar/
WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/

For your convenience this announcement is scheduled to be automatically
published every 2 weeks. The most important part is the link to the calendar,
which is updated regularly so as to most always be accurate.

CALENDAR (through Meetup.com):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/
(This is our main calendar and the best place to check regularly.)

Please visit the website for descriptions of daily, weekly, monthly, and special
programs. Revisions and cancellations are also listed there.
http://abhyasaashram.org

LOCATION:
Abhyasa Ashram
505 Hooper Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548
PHONE: 850-226-6035
DIRECTIONS:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/connections/maps-directions

FOUR SYSTEMATIC MEDITATION TIMES PER DAY:
In the tradition of the Himalayan masters, Yoga is seen as a systematic process
wherein we systematically deal with all levels of our being, such that body and
breath practices are an integral part of, and are intended to lead to
meditation. Therefore our schedule of daily practice times is designed so that
you have time for Asanas/Postures and Pranayama/Breath before and leading into
meditation.

6:30-7:30am: MEDITATION #1
..6:30-6:35: Daily Mantras
..6:35-7:00: Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama
..7:00-7:30: Meditation

11:30-12:30pm: MEDITATION #2
..11:30-12:00am: Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama
..12:00am-12:30pm: Meditation

5:30-6:30pm: MEDITATION #3
..5:30-6:00pm: Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama
..6:00-6:30pm: Meditation

9:00-9:30PM: MEDITATION #4
..9:00-9:05: Daily Mantras
..9:05-9:15: Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama
..9:15-9:30: Meditation

PRIVATE TIME:
Please contact me to arrange private time to talk about life, meditation
practices, or to receive individualized training, such as with meditation or
breathing techniques.

FEES:
There are no fees for classes, other gatherings, or personal meetings. Donations
from the heart are gratefully appreciated, but are never solicited. The ashram
is able to exist because of the donations of its participants

SPEAKING AND FACILITATING:
If you'd like me to facilitate gatherings at your location (near the Fort Walton
Beach, Florida area), please let me know. I'm flexible and informal about this.
There are also no fees for this.

CALENDAR (through Meetup.com):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/

BIO:
http://www.swamij.com/swamijnaneshvara.htm

MY YouTube VIDEOS:
http://www.youtube.com/yogabindu

ABHYASA ASHRAM:
Abhyasa Ashram is a meditation center which practices universal meditation as
taught by the ancient lineage of yogis of the cave monasteries of the Himalayas.
The tradition has no name, and is not affiliated with any of the institutions or
religions of the plains of India or other countries surrounding the Himalayas,
although individual meditators may personally align themselves with a wide
variety of religions or institutions. We may refer to the tradition as "the
tradition of the Himalayan masters" or "the Himalayan tradition", but that is
for the sake of convenience, and is not a style or brand name as is popular
these days.

The word "Abhyasa" means "practices." Abhyasa is purposefully choosing to do
that which leads to "sthitau," which is a stable, steady, undisturbed inner
calmness or tranquility. Abhyasa is one of the twin foundations of Yoga, along
with Vairagya, the mental stance of non-attachment (Yoga Sutras 1.12-1.16). The
root of the word Ashram is "shrama," which means "effort" or "striving." The
hermitage or home of a swami or other person serving people in their efforts
towards inner peace and spiritual awakening is called an Ashram. Thus, our
community of meditation, contemplation and learning is known as Abhyasa Ashram.
More than any physical location (especially given its tiny size), it is really a
place of the heart, an inner sanctuary of silence.

CENTER FOR NON-DUALISM
Our Center for Non-Dualism has gatherings each Sunday morning. Details about the
Center, the gatherings, location, and times are on the website:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/
CALENDAR FOR CENTER FOR NON-DUALISM:
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/#calendar

PURPOSE OF OUR ABHYASA ASHRAM COMMUNITY:

Our community of meditation and contemplation is devoted to training and
nurturing those who deeply long for the direct experience of union with the
eternal, pure center of consciousness, the bliss of being that is one with the
absolute reality, as the wave who seeks to remember it is one with the ocean.
One word for that union is "Yoga."

Yoga is traditionally taught, practiced and learned through a close relationship
between the individual mentor and mentee, teacher and student, in a community of
noble friends, known as kalyana-mitra. Guru is a force-field driven by grace, a
stream of knowledge of direct experience which, though it may operate through a
person, is itself not a person.

GOAL OF PRACTICES:

The goal of our sadhana or practices is the highest Joy that comes from the
Realization in direct experience of the center of consciousness, the Self, the
Atman or Purusha, which is one and the same with the Absolute Reality.

This Self-Realization comes through Yoga meditation of the Yoga Sutras, the
contemplative insight of Advaita Vedanta, and the intense devotion of Samaya Sri
Vidya Tantra, the three of which complement one another like fingers on a hand.

We employ the classical approaches of Raja, Jnana, Karma, and Bhakti Yoga, as
well as Hatha, Kriya, Kundalini, Laya, Mantra, Nada, Siddha, and Tantra Yoga.
Meditation, contemplation, mantra and prayer finally converge into a unified
force directed towards the final stage, piercing the pearl of wisdom called
bindu, leading to the Absolute.

The activities are mostly in Fort Walton Beach, Florida or nearby communities.
Most are at Abhyasa Ashram or are graciously sponsored by other people at
different locations. While I seldom travel, there are a handful of other
activities in other cities. Please contact me if you have any questions or
requests.

Abhyasa Ashram Newsletter:
Local activities, online meetings and other programs
Update: August 8, 2012

Abhyasa Ashram
School of Self-Awareness in the
tradition of the Himalayan masters
505 Hooper Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-226-6035

ABHYASA ASHRAM NEWSLETTER

Abhyasa Ashram is a meditation center which practices universal meditation as
taught by the ancient lineage of yogis of the cave monasteries of the Himalayas.
The tradition has no name, and is not affiliated with any of the institutions or
religions of the plains of India or other countries surrounding the Himalayas,
although individual meditators may personally align themselves with a wide
variety of religions or institutions. We may refer to the tradition as "the
tradition of the Himalayan masters" or "the Himalayan tradition", but that is
for the sake of convenience, and is not a style or brand name as is popular
these days. At Abhyasa Ashram we have aspirant training, not teacher training.
Aspirants with various degrees of experience naturally teach others within the
context of their own lives and modes of service.

**********************************
CURRENT EVENTS CALENDARS
**********************************
Details are at Meetup-dot-com calendar (our main calendar):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/

Times below are central time in US (same as Chicago). Unless otherwise specified
(such as "Online") all activities are at Abhyasa Ashram in Florida USA.

See also the course site (http://abhyasaonline.com) for the discussion forums
related to the topics below. Contact me if you want login info (please include
your first and last name, city/country, and email address).

FRI, Aug 10, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch)
FRI, Aug 10, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram (if
people show up no later than 6:30)

SAT, Aug 11, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Aug 11, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Aug 11, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
SAT, Aug 11, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, Aug 12, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Om Sushumna Kriya
SUN, Aug 12, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("Death")
SUN, Aug 12, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita suspended this week due to a program
in Andalusia, Alabama

MON, Aug 13, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Aug 14, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)
TUE, Aug 14, 7:30pm; Online open satsang in Spanish with Zulema translating for
Swami Jnaneshvara

WED, Aug 15, 11:00am: Tri's class cancelled today (She will be in Arizona).
Regular prep and meditation will be 11:30-12:30.
WED, Aug 15, 12:30pm: Tripura Rahasya discussion (ashram)

FRI, Aug 17, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch; cancelled this week due to Tri being in Arizona)
FRI, Aug 17, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram (if
people show up no later than 6:30)

SAT, Aug 18, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Aug 18, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Aug 18, 11:00am: Tri's class cancelled today (She will be in Arizona).
Regular prep and meditation will be 11:30-12:30.
SAT, Aug 18, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, Aug 19, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: 30-minute guided meditation
SUN, Aug 19, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("topic to be announced")
SUN, Aug 19, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, Aug 20, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Aug 21, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)
TUE, Aug 21, 7:30pm; Online open satsang in Spanish with Zulema translating for
Swami Jnaneshvara

WED, Aug 22, 11:30am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by June Enfinger, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
WED, Aug 22, 12:30pm: Tripura Rahasya discussion (ashram)

THU, Aug 23 - SUN, Aug 26: Swami J in Washington D.C. (with Phillip and Candi
Ellis)

FRI, Aug 24, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch)
FRI, Aug 24, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram (if
people show up no later than 6:30) (with Tri only this week)

SAT, Aug 25, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama (With Tri while Swami Jnaneshvara is traveling)
SAT, Aug 25, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Aug 25, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
SAT, Aug 25, 7:30pm: Online: (cancelled this week due to Swami Jnaneshvara
traveling)

SUN, Aug 26, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Sohum Sushumna Kriya
SUN, Aug 26, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("topic to be announced")
SUN, Aug 26, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita (with Tri this week)

MON, Aug 27, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

NOTE: If you are in the local area, you are welcome to sit in on the online
discussions from here in the office of the ashram. Also, we sometimes transmit
the local gatherings out through the online meeting service.

Online login info is here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
UPCOMING:
**********************************
OCT 3-12: Retreat and other satsang in Santiago, Chile; coordinated by Zulema
Higueras

NOV 4-25, 2012: Meditation retreat in India
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm
(Members and Regular Participants will continue some gatherings at Abhyasa
Ashram during this time; please talk with one another about details.)

**********************************
ONGOING:
**********************************
Weekend or week-long self-transformation meditation retreats at the ashram for
Members and Regular Participants of the ashram (by registration; contact for
registration)

**********************************
CALENDARS and CONNECTIONS:
**********************************
Abhyasa Ashram calendar - main calendar is through meetup.com:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/#calendar
Website:
http://www.abhyasaashram.org

Center for Nondualism calendar:
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/#calendar
Website:
http://centerfornondualism.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/swamij

**********************************
DAILY SCHEDULE (typical day; see calendar for complete schedules):
**********************************
5:00am: Walking (optional, weather permitting)
6:00-6:30am: Quiet time, internal dialogue, contemplation

6:30-7:30am: MEDITATION #1
..6:30-6:35am: Daily Mantras
..6:35-7:00am: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..7:00-7:30am: Silent Meditation

8:00am: Breakfast; all are welcome
9:30am: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.
10:30-11:30am: some days: Yoga Nidra and other practices.

11:30am-12:30pm: MEDITATION #2
..11:00am-12:00pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..11:30am-12:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..12:00pm-12:30pm: Silent Meditation

12:30pm: Lunch; all are welcome
1:00pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.

5:30-6:30pm: MEDITATION #3
..5:00-5:30pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..5:30-6:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..6:00-6:30pm: Silent Meditation

6:30pm: Dinner on days with evening program; all are welcome
7:30pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, personal coaching, or online
programs.

9:00-9:30pm: MEDITATION #4
..9:00-9:05pm: Daily Mantras
..9:05-9:10pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Brief Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..9:10-9:30pm: Silent Meditation

9:30pm: Walking (optional, weather permitting)

Members and regular visitors to the ashram are welcome to stop by at other
reasonable times to use the meditation hall. There is a CD player and copies of
the Yoga Nidra and Basic Meditation CDs by Swami Jnaneshvara, as well as guided
Om and Sohum Sushumna Kriya practices; you are welcome to use these.

**********************************
ASHRAM NEWS
**********************************
RENOVATION/REPAIRS: The roof repairs seem to continue to hold, and not leak. We
need to start saving up donation money to totally replace the roof, which will
cost around $35,000. We continue to explore putting ceiling fans in the dining
room, classroom, and office. Impact resistant (hurricane) windows have been
ordered and will be installed in about a month; these are rated at 200mph impact
and are also very good insulation both summer and winter. We are exploring
having the parking lot concrete repaired so that it drains, without forming a
pond.

MEMBERSHIP: We have three levels of involvement in the ashram, which are
described here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/connections/membership
http://swamij.com/abhyasa-ashram.htm#membership
(membership through December 2012)

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com .
Outlines have been created for 25+ self-study courses. A little more info is
here http://bit.ly/iktGmt. Let me know if you would like to participate, sending
me your email, first and last name, city and country. If I will not recognize
your name, please introduce yourself and let me know about your life and
interests, and why you'd like to do this.

FEES and DONATIONS: A special thanks is extended to the people who financially
support the ashram. We charge no dues or fees, and the ashram operates on the
loving donations of its members and participants.

**********************************
ONLINE Satsang
**********************************
We currently have several online discussions per week. Look here for details:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/calendar/
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
PERSONAL COACHING
**********************************
Our approach to training is mostly individual, one-to-one as the way Yoga
meditation and contemplation has been traditionally taught for thousands of
years. Personal coaching is available by appointment most days at 9:30am or
2:30pm. Please call or write to schedule a time. We also have regular satsang
gatherings, which are listed on the calendar.

**********************************
SPECIAL EVENTS
**********************************
Members and regular participants may visit the ashram for meditation retreats,
which most often are of great benefit in the regularity and depth of your
practices at home. Contact me to discuss times and your specific activities. The
daily schedule is the same as our daily schedule in the Rishikesh, India
retreats.

**********************************
MEDITATION RETREATS in INDIA:
**********************************
November 2012
Details are on the website:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
Registration:
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm

**********************************
CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
**********************************
A Community for Nondual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative" for the Emerald Coast
SUNDAY, 10:00-11:30am (The conversations are so lively and rich that we usually
don't end on time.)
Meetings are held at the ashram with no rental charge.
At 9:00-10:00am each week we have a Deep Relaxation session of one form or
another. Details are announced each week
NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Center-For-Non-Dualism/
MEETUP CALENDAR (this is the main calendar for the Center for Nondualism):
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/events/calendar/
WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/

Abhyasa Ashram Newsletter:
Local activities, online meetings and other programs
Update: August 11, 2012

Abhyasa Ashram
School of Self-Awareness in the
tradition of the Himalayan masters
505 Hooper Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-226-6035

ABHYASA ASHRAM NEWSLETTER

Abhyasa Ashram is a meditation center which practices universal meditation as
taught by the ancient lineage of yogis of the cave monasteries of the Himalayas,
especially as transmitted through Swami Rama. The tradition has no name, and is
not affiliated with any of the institutions or religions of the plains of India
or other countries surrounding the Himalayas, although individual meditators may
personally align themselves with a wide variety of religions or institutions. We
may refer to the tradition as "the tradition of the Himalayan masters" or "the
Himalayan tradition", but that is for the sake of convenience, and is not a
style or brand name as is popular these days. At Abhyasa Ashram we have aspirant
training, not teacher training. Our approach to training is mostly individual or
group coaching, as Yoga meditation and contemplation has been traditionally
taught for thousands of years. Aspirants with various degrees of experience
naturally teach others within the context of their own lives and modes of
service.

**********************************
CURRENT EVENTS CALENDARS
**********************************
Details are at Meetup-dot-com calendar (our main calendar):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/

Times below are central time in US (same as Chicago). Unless otherwise specified
(such as "Online") all activities are at Abhyasa Ashram in Florida USA.

See also the course site (http://abhyasaonline.com) for the discussion forums
related to the topics below. Contact me if you want login info (please include
your first and last name, city/country, and email address).

SAT, Aug 11, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Aug 11, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Aug 11, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
SAT, Aug 11, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, Aug 12, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Om Sushumna Kriya
SUN, Aug 12, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("Death")
SUN, Aug 12, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita suspended this week due to a program
in Andalusia, Alabama

MON, Aug 13, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Aug 14, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)
TUE, Aug 14, 7:30pm; Online open satsang in Spanish with Zulema translating for
Swami Jnaneshvara

WED, Aug 15, 11:00am: Tri's class cancelled today (She will be in Arizona).
Regular prep and meditation will be 11:30-12:30.
WED, Aug 15, 12:30pm: Tripura Rahasya discussion (ashram)

FRI, Aug 17, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch; cancelled this week due to Tri being in Arizona)
FRI, Aug 17, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram (if
people show up no later than 6:30)

SAT, Aug 18, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Aug 18, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Aug 18, 11:00am: Tri's class cancelled today (She will be in Arizona).
Regular prep and meditation will be 11:30-12:30.
SAT, Aug 18, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, Aug 19, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: 30-minute guided meditation
SUN, Aug 19, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("topic to be announced")
SUN, Aug 19, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, Aug 20, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Aug 21, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)
TUE, Aug 21, 7:30pm; Online open satsang in Spanish with Zulema translating for
Swami Jnaneshvara

WED, Aug 22, 11:30am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by June Enfinger, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
WED, Aug 22, 12:30pm: Tripura Rahasya discussion (ashram)

THU, Aug 23 - SUN, Aug 26: Swami J in Washington D.C. (with Phillip and Candi
Ellis)

FRI, Aug 24, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch)
FRI, Aug 24, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram (if
people show up no later than 6:30) (with Tri only this week)

SAT, Aug 25, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama (With Tri while Swami Jnaneshvara is traveling)
SAT, Aug 25, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Aug 25, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
SAT, Aug 25, 7:30pm: Online: (cancelled this week due to Swami Jnaneshvara
traveling)

SUN, Aug 26, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Sohum Sushumna Kriya
SUN, Aug 26, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("topic to be announced")
SUN, Aug 26, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita (with Tri this week)

MON, Aug 27, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

NOTE: If you are in the local area, you are welcome to sit in on the online
discussions from here in the office of the ashram. Also, we sometimes transmit
the local gatherings out through the online meeting service.

Online login info is here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
UPCOMING:
**********************************
OCT 3-12: Retreat and other satsang in Santiago, Chile; coordinated by Zulema
Higueras

NOV 4-25, 2012: Meditation retreat in India
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm
(Members and Regular Participants will continue some gatherings at Abhyasa
Ashram during this time; please talk with one another about details.)

**********************************
ONGOING:
**********************************
Weekend or week-long self-transformation meditation retreats at the ashram for
Members and Regular Participants of the ashram (by registration; contact for
registration)

**********************************
CALENDARS and CONNECTIONS:
**********************************
Abhyasa Ashram calendar - main calendar is through meetup.com:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/#calendar
Website:
http://www.abhyasaashram.org

Center for Nondualism calendar:
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/#calendar
Website:
http://centerfornondualism.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/swamij

**********************************
DAILY SCHEDULE (typical day; see calendar for complete schedules):
**********************************
5:00am: Walking (optional, weather permitting)
6:00-6:30am: Quiet time, internal dialogue, contemplation

6:30-7:30am: MEDITATION #1
..6:30-6:35am: Daily Mantras
..6:35-7:00am: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..7:00-7:30am: Silent Meditation

8:00am: Breakfast; all are welcome
9:30am: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.
10:30-11:30am: some days: Yoga Nidra and other practices.

11:30am-12:30pm: MEDITATION #2
..11:00am-12:00pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..11:30am-12:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..12:00pm-12:30pm: Silent Meditation

12:30pm: Lunch; all are welcome
1:00pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.

5:30-6:30pm: MEDITATION #3
..5:00-5:30pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..5:30-6:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..6:00-6:30pm: Silent Meditation

6:30pm: Dinner on days with evening program; all are welcome
7:30pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, personal coaching, or online
programs.

9:00-9:30pm: MEDITATION #4
..9:00-9:05pm: Daily Mantras
..9:05-9:10pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Brief Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..9:10-9:30pm: Silent Meditation

9:30pm: Walking (optional, weather permitting)

Members and regular visitors to the ashram are welcome to stop by at other
reasonable times to use the meditation hall. There is a CD player and copies of
the Yoga Nidra and Basic Meditation CDs by Swami Jnaneshvara, as well as guided
Om and Sohum Sushumna Kriya practices; you are welcome to use these.

**********************************
ASHRAM NEWS
**********************************
RENOVATION/REPAIRS: The roof repairs seem to continue to hold, and not leak. We
need to start saving up donation money to totally replace the roof, which will
cost around $35,000. We continue to explore putting ceiling fans in the dining
room, classroom, and office. Impact resistant (hurricane) windows have been
ordered and will be installed in about a month; these are rated at 200mph impact
and are also very good insulation both summer and winter. We are exploring
having the parking lot concrete repaired so that it drains, without forming a
pond.

MEMBERSHIP: We have three levels of involvement in the ashram, which are
described here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/connections/membership
http://swamij.com/abhyasa-ashram.htm#membership
(membership through December 2012)

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com .
Outlines have been created for 25+ self-study courses. A little more info is
here http://bit.ly/iktGmt. Let me know if you would like to participate, sending
me your email, first and last name, city and country. If I will not recognize
your name, please introduce yourself and let me know about your life and
interests, and why you'd like to do this.

FEES and DONATIONS: A special thanks is extended to the people who financially
support the ashram. We charge no dues or fees, and the ashram operates on the
loving donations of its members and participants.

**********************************
ONLINE Satsang
**********************************
We currently have several online discussions per week. Look here for details:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/calendar/
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
PERSONAL COACHING
**********************************
Our approach to training is mostly individual, one-to-one as the way Yoga
meditation and contemplation has been traditionally taught for thousands of
years. Personal coaching is available by appointment most days at 9:30am or
2:30pm. Please call or write to schedule a time. We also have regular satsang
gatherings, which are listed on the calendar.

**********************************
SPECIAL EVENTS
**********************************
Members and regular participants may visit the ashram for meditation retreats,
which most often are of great benefit in the regularity and depth of your
practices at home. Contact me to discuss times and your specific activities. The
daily schedule is the same as our daily schedule in the Rishikesh, India
retreats.

**********************************
MEDITATION RETREATS in INDIA:
**********************************
November 2012
Details are on the website:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
Registration:
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm

**********************************
CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
**********************************
A Community for Nondual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative" for the Emerald Coast
SUNDAY, 10:00-11:30am (The conversations are so lively and rich that we usually
don't end on time.)
Meetings are held at the ashram with no rental charge.
At 9:00-10:00am each week we have a Deep Relaxation session of one form or
another. Details are announced each week
NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Center-For-Non-Dualism/
MEETUP CALENDAR (this is the main calendar for the Center for Nondualism):
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/events/calendar/
WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/

Abhyasa Ashram Newsletter:
Local activities, online meetings and other programs
Update: August 18, 2012

Abhyasa Ashram
School of Self-Awareness in the
tradition of the Himalayan masters
505 Hooper Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-226-6035

ABHYASA ASHRAM NEWSLETTER

Abhyasa Ashram is a meditation center which practices universal meditation as
taught by the ancient lineage of yogis of the cave monasteries of the Himalayas,
especially as transmitted through Swami Rama. The tradition has no name, and is
not affiliated with any of the institutions or religions of the plains of India
or other countries surrounding the Himalayas, although individual meditators may
personally align themselves with a wide variety of religions or institutions. We
may refer to the tradition as "the tradition of the Himalayan masters" or "the
Himalayan tradition", but that is for the sake of convenience, and is not a
style or brand name as is popular these days. Our methods of meditation and
contemplation involve systematic awareness of all levels of our being, including
actions/senses, body, breath, mind, finally resting in the awareness of the Self
(atman) which is one with the universal Self (brahman). At Abhyasa Ashram we
have aspirant training, not teacher training. Our approach to training is mostly
individual or group coaching, as Yoga meditation and contemplation has been
traditionally taught for thousands of years. Aspirants with various degrees of
experience naturally teach others within the context of their own lives and
modes of service.

**********************************
CURRENT EVENTS CALENDARS
**********************************
Details are at Meetup-dot-com calendar (our main calendar):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/

Times below are central time in US (same as Chicago). Unless otherwise specified
(such as "Online") all activities are at Abhyasa Ashram in Florida USA.

See also the course site (http://abhyasaonline.com) for the discussion forums
related to the topics below. Contact me if you want login info (please include
your first and last name, city/country, and email address).

SAT, Aug 18, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, Aug 19, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: 30-minute guided meditation
SUN, Aug 19, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("Levels of Consciousness")
SUN, Aug 19, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, Aug 20, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Aug 21, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)
TUE, Aug 21, 7:30pm; Online open satsang in Spanish with Zulema translating for
Swami Jnaneshvara

WED, Aug 22, 11:30am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by June Enfinger, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
WED, Aug 22, 12:30pm: Tripura Rahasya discussion (ashram)

THU, Aug 23 - SUN, Aug 26: Swami J in Alexandria, VA / Washington D.C. (with
Phillip and Candi Ellis)

FRI, Aug 24, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch)
FRI, Aug 24, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram (if
people show up no later than 6:30) (with Tri only this week; Swami J is
traveling)

SAT, Aug 25, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama (With Tri while Swami Jnaneshvara is traveling)
SAT, Aug 25, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Aug 25, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
SAT, Aug 25, 7:30pm: Online: (cancelled this week due to Swami Jnaneshvara
traveling)

SUN, Aug 26, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Sohum Sushumna Kriya
SUN, Aug 26, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("topic to be announced")
SUN, Aug 26, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita (with Tri this week)

MON, Aug 27, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Aug 28, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)
TUE, Aug 28, 7:30pm; Online open satsang in Spanish with Zulema translating for
Swami Jnaneshvara

WED, Aug 29, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
WED, Aug 29, 12:30pm: Tripura Rahasya discussion (ashram)

FRI, Aug 31, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch; cancelled this week due to Tri being in Arizona)
FRI, Aug 31, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram (if
people show up no later than 6:30)

SAT, Sep 1, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Sep 1, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Sep 1, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
SAT, Sep 1, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, Sep 2, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Yoga Nidra
SUN, Sep 2, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("topic to be announced")
SUN, Sep 2, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, Sep 3, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Sep 4, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)
TUE, Sep 4, 7:30pm; Online open satsang in Spanish with Zulema translating for
Swami Jnaneshvara

NOTE: If you are in the local area, you are welcome to sit in on the online
discussions from here in the office of the ashram. Also, we sometimes transmit
the local gatherings out through the online meeting service.

Online login info is here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
UPCOMING:
**********************************
OCT 3-12: Retreat and other satsang in Santiago, Chile; coordinated by Zulema
Higueras

NOV 4-25, 2012: Meditation retreat in India
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm
(Members and Regular Participants will continue some gatherings at Abhyasa
Ashram during this time; please talk with one another about details.)

**********************************
ONGOING:
**********************************
Weekend or week-long self-transformation meditation retreats at the ashram for
Members and Regular Participants of the ashram (by registration; contact for
registration)

**********************************
CALENDARS and CONNECTIONS:
**********************************
Abhyasa Ashram calendar - main calendar is through meetup.com:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/#calendar
Website:
http://www.abhyasaashram.org

Center for Nondualism calendar:
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/#calendar
Website:
http://centerfornondualism.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/swamij

**********************************
DAILY SCHEDULE (typical day; see calendar for complete schedules):
**********************************
5:00am: Walking (optional, weather permitting)
6:00-6:30am: Quiet time, internal dialogue, contemplation

6:30-7:30am: MEDITATION #1
..6:30-6:35am: Daily Mantras
..6:35-7:00am: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..7:00-7:30am: Silent Meditation

8:00am: Breakfast; all are welcome
9:30am: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.
10:30-11:30am: some days: Yoga Nidra and other practices.

11:30am-12:30pm: MEDITATION #2
..11:00am-12:00pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..11:30am-12:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..12:00pm-12:30pm: Silent Meditation

12:30pm: Lunch; all are welcome
1:00pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.

5:30-6:30pm: MEDITATION #3
..5:00-5:30pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..5:30-6:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..6:00-6:30pm: Silent Meditation

6:30pm: Dinner on days with evening program; all are welcome
7:30pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, personal coaching, or online
programs.

9:00-9:30pm: MEDITATION #4
..9:00-9:05pm: Daily Mantras
..9:05-9:10pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Brief Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..9:10-9:30pm: Silent Meditation

9:30pm: Walking (optional, weather permitting)

The three time periods between the four meditations (mid-morning, afternoon, and
evening) are for service work (karma yoga), individual coaching, group
discussions at the ashram or online, videos, or personal time.

Video, study, class, coaching, service, or personal
Members and regular visitors to the ashram are welcome to stop by at other
reasonable times to use the meditation hall. There is a CD player and copies of
the Yoga Nidra and Basic Meditation CDs by Swami Jnaneshvara, as well as guided
Om and Sohum Sushumna Kriya practices; you are welcome to use these.

**********************************
ASHRAM NEWS
**********************************
RENOVATION/REPAIRS: The roof repairs seem to continue to hold, and not leak. We
need to start saving up donation money to totally replace the roof, which will
cost around $35,000. We continue to explore putting ceiling fans in the dining
room, classroom, and office. Impact resistant (hurricane) windows have been
ordered and will be installed in about a month; these are rated at 200mph impact
and are also very good insulation both summer and winter. We are exploring
having the parking lot concrete repaired so that it drains, without forming a
pond.

MEMBERSHIP: We have three levels of involvement in the ashram, which are
described here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/connections/membership
http://swamij.com/abhyasa-ashram.htm#membership
(membership through December 2012)

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com .
Outlines have been created for 25+ self-study courses. A little more info is
here http://bit.ly/iktGmt. Let me know if you would like to participate, sending
me your email, first and last name, city and country. If I will not recognize
your name, please introduce yourself and let me know about your life and
interests, and why you'd like to do this.

FEES and DONATIONS: A special thanks is extended to the people who financially
support the ashram. We charge no dues or fees, and the ashram operates on the
loving donations of its members and participants.

**********************************
ONLINE Satsang
**********************************
We currently have several online discussions per week. Look here for details:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/calendar/
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
PERSONAL COACHING
**********************************
Our approach to training is mostly individual, one-to-one as the way Yoga
meditation and contemplation has been traditionally taught for thousands of
years. Personal coaching is available by appointment most days at 9:30am or
2:30pm. Please call or write to schedule a time. We also have regular satsang
gatherings, which are listed on the calendar.

**********************************
SPECIAL EVENTS
**********************************
Members and regular participants may visit the ashram for meditation retreats,
which most often are of great benefit in the regularity and depth of your
practices at home. Contact me to discuss times and your specific activities. The
daily schedule is the same as our daily schedule in the Rishikesh, India
retreats.

**********************************
MEDITATION RETREATS in INDIA:
**********************************
November 2012
Details are on the website:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
Registration:
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm

**********************************
CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
**********************************
A Community for Nondual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative" for the Emerald Coast
SUNDAY, 10:00-11:30am (The conversations are so lively and rich that we usually
don't end on time.)
Meetings are held at the ashram with no rental charge.
At 9:00-10:00am each week we have a Deep Relaxation session of one form or
another. Details are announced each week
NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Center-For-Non-Dualism/
MEETUP CALENDAR (this is the main calendar for the Center for Nondualism):
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/events/calendar/
WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/

For your convenience this announcement is scheduled to be automatically
published every 2 weeks. The most important part is the link to the calendar,
which is updated regularly so as to most always be accurate.

CALENDAR (through Meetup.com):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/
(This is our main calendar and the best place to check regularly.)

Please visit the website for descriptions of daily, weekly, monthly, and special
programs. Revisions and cancellations are also listed there.
http://abhyasaashram.org

LOCATION:
Abhyasa Ashram
505 Hooper Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548
PHONE: 850-226-6035
DIRECTIONS:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/connections/maps-directions

FOUR SYSTEMATIC MEDITATION TIMES PER DAY:
In the tradition of the Himalayan masters, Yoga is seen as a systematic process
wherein we systematically deal with all levels of our being, such that body and
breath practices are an integral part of, and are intended to lead to
meditation. Therefore our schedule of daily practice times is designed so that
you have time for Asanas/Postures and Pranayama/Breath before and leading into
meditation.

6:30-7:30am: MEDITATION #1
..6:30-6:35: Daily Mantras
..6:35-7:00: Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama
..7:00-7:30: Meditation

11:30-12:30pm: MEDITATION #2
..11:30-12:00am: Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama
..12:00am-12:30pm: Meditation

5:30-6:30pm: MEDITATION #3
..5:30-6:00pm: Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama
..6:00-6:30pm: Meditation

9:00-9:30PM: MEDITATION #4
..9:00-9:05: Daily Mantras
..9:05-9:15: Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama
..9:15-9:30: Meditation

PRIVATE TIME:
Please contact me to arrange private time to talk about life, meditation
practices, or to receive individualized training, such as with meditation or
breathing techniques.

FEES:
There are no fees for classes, other gatherings, or personal meetings. Donations
from the heart are gratefully appreciated, but are never solicited. The ashram
is able to exist because of the donations of its participants

SPEAKING AND FACILITATING:
If you'd like me to facilitate gatherings at your location (near the Fort Walton
Beach, Florida area), please let me know. I'm flexible and informal about this.
There are also no fees for this.

CALENDAR (through Meetup.com):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/

BIO:
http://www.swamij.com/swamijnaneshvara.htm

MY YouTube VIDEOS:
http://www.youtube.com/yogabindu

ABHYASA ASHRAM:
Abhyasa Ashram is a meditation center which practices universal meditation as
taught by the ancient lineage of yogis of the cave monasteries of the Himalayas.
The tradition has no name, and is not affiliated with any of the institutions or
religions of the plains of India or other countries surrounding the Himalayas,
although individual meditators may personally align themselves with a wide
variety of religions or institutions. We may refer to the tradition as "the
tradition of the Himalayan masters" or "the Himalayan tradition", but that is
for the sake of convenience, and is not a style or brand name as is popular
these days.

The word "Abhyasa" means "practices." Abhyasa is purposefully choosing to do
that which leads to "sthitau," which is a stable, steady, undisturbed inner
calmness or tranquility. Abhyasa is one of the twin foundations of Yoga, along
with Vairagya, the mental stance of non-attachment (Yoga Sutras 1.12-1.16). The
root of the word Ashram is "shrama," which means "effort" or "striving." The
hermitage or home of a swami or other person serving people in their efforts
towards inner peace and spiritual awakening is called an Ashram. Thus, our
community of meditation, contemplation and learning is known as Abhyasa Ashram.
More than any physical location (especially given its tiny size), it is really a
place of the heart, an inner sanctuary of silence.

CENTER FOR NON-DUALISM
Our Center for Non-Dualism has gatherings each Sunday morning. Details about the
Center, the gatherings, location, and times are on the website:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/
CALENDAR FOR CENTER FOR NON-DUALISM:
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/#calendar

PURPOSE OF OUR ABHYASA ASHRAM COMMUNITY:

Our community of meditation and contemplation is devoted to training and
nurturing those who deeply long for the direct experience of union with the
eternal, pure center of consciousness, the bliss of being that is one with the
absolute reality, as the wave who seeks to remember it is one with the ocean.
One word for that union is "Yoga."

Yoga is traditionally taught, practiced and learned through a close relationship
between the individual mentor and mentee, teacher and student, in a community of
noble friends, known as kalyana-mitra. Guru is a force-field driven by grace, a
stream of knowledge of direct experience which, though it may operate through a
person, is itself not a person.

GOAL OF PRACTICES:

The goal of our sadhana or practices is the highest Joy that comes from the
Realization in direct experience of the center of consciousness, the Self, the
Atman or Purusha, which is one and the same with the Absolute Reality.

This Self-Realization comes through Yoga meditation of the Yoga Sutras, the
contemplative insight of Advaita Vedanta, and the intense devotion of Samaya Sri
Vidya Tantra, the three of which complement one another like fingers on a hand.

We employ the classical approaches of Raja, Jnana, Karma, and Bhakti Yoga, as
well as Hatha, Kriya, Kundalini, Laya, Mantra, Nada, Siddha, and Tantra Yoga.
Meditation, contemplation, mantra and prayer finally converge into a unified
force directed towards the final stage, piercing the pearl of wisdom called
bindu, leading to the Absolute.

The activities are mostly in Fort Walton Beach, Florida or nearby communities.
Most are at Abhyasa Ashram or are graciously sponsored by other people at
different locations. While I seldom travel, there are a handful of other
activities in other cities. Please contact me if you have any questions or
requests.

Abhyasa Ashram Newsletter:
Local activities, online meetings and other programs
Update: August 31, 2012

Abhyasa Ashram
School of Self-Awareness in the
tradition of the Himalayan masters
505 Hooper Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-226-6035

ABHYASA ASHRAM NEWSLETTER

Abhyasa Ashram is a meditation center which practices universal meditation as
taught by the ancient lineage of yogis of the cave monasteries of the Himalayas,
especially as transmitted through Swami Rama. The tradition has no name, and is
not affiliated with any of the institutions or religions of the plains of India
or other countries surrounding the Himalayas, although individual meditators may
personally align themselves with a wide variety of religions or institutions. We
may refer to the tradition as "the tradition of the Himalayan masters" or "the
Himalayan tradition", but that is for the sake of convenience, and is not a
style or brand name as is popular these days. Our methods of meditation and
contemplation involve systematic awareness of all levels of our being, including
actions/senses, body, breath, mind, finally resting in the awareness of the Self
(atman) which is one with the universal Self (brahman). At Abhyasa Ashram we
have aspirant training, not teacher training. Our approach to training is mostly
individual or group coaching, as Yoga meditation and contemplation has been
traditionally taught for thousands of years. Aspirants with various degrees of
experience naturally teach others within the context of their own lives and
modes of service.

**********************************
CURRENT EVENTS CALENDARS
**********************************
Details are at Meetup-dot-com calendar (our main calendar):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/

Times below are central time in US (same as Chicago). Unless otherwise specified
(such as "Online") all activities are at Abhyasa Ashram in Florida USA.

See also the course site (http://abhyasaonline.com) for the discussion forums
related to the topics below. Contact me if you want login info (please include
your first and last name, city/country, and email address).

FRI, Aug 31, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch; cancelled this week due to Tri being in Arizona)
FRI, Aug 31, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram (NOTE:
today we go to the Indian restaurant after meditation)

SAT, Sep 1 - SUN, Sep 2: Satsang weekend with Zulema, Leela, Robin, and Tri's
last weekend at the ashram

SAT, Sep 1, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Sep 1, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Sep 1, 11:00am: Preparation for meditation (hatha yoga, relaxation and
pranayama) guided by Tripurashakti, followed by silent meditation at 12:00am
SAT, Sep 1, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, Sep 2, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Yoga Nidra
SUN, Sep 2, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("Willingness and Determination")
SUN, Sep 2, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, Sep 3, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Sep 4, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)
TUE, Sep 4, 7:30pm; Online open satsang in Spanish with Zulema translating for
Swami Jnaneshvara

WED, Sep 5, 12:30pm: Tripura Rahasya discussion (ashram)

FRI, Sep 7, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch; cancelled this week due to Tri being in Arizona)
FRI, Sep 7, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram (if people
show up no later than 6:30)

SAT, Sep 8, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Sep 8, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Sep 8, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, Sep 9, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Om Sushumna Kriya
SUN, Sep 9, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("topic to be announced")
SUN, Sep 9, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, Sep 10, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)


NOTE: If you are in the local area, you are welcome to sit in on the online
discussions from here in the office of the ashram. Also, we sometimes transmit
the local gatherings out through the online meeting service.

Online login info is here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
UPCOMING:
**********************************
OCT 3-12: Retreat and other satsang in Santiago, Chile; coordinated by Zulema
Higueras

NOV 4-25, 2012: Meditation retreat in India
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm
(Members and Regular Participants will continue some gatherings at Abhyasa
Ashram during this time; please talk with one another about details.)

**********************************
ONGOING:
**********************************
Weekend or week-long self-transformation meditation retreats at the ashram for
Members and Regular Participants of the ashram (by registration; contact for
registration)

**********************************
CALENDARS and CONNECTIONS:
**********************************
Abhyasa Ashram calendar - main calendar is through meetup.com:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/#calendar
Website:
http://www.abhyasaashram.org

Center for Nondualism calendar:
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/#calendar
Website:
http://centerfornondualism.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/swamij

**********************************
DAILY SCHEDULE (typical day; see calendar for complete schedules):
**********************************
5:00am: Walking (optional, weather permitting)
6:00-6:30am: Quiet time, internal dialogue, contemplation

6:30-7:30am: MEDITATION #1
..6:30-6:35am: Daily Mantras
..6:35-7:00am: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..7:00-7:30am: Silent Meditation

8:00am: Breakfast; all are welcome
9:30am: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.
10:30-11:30am: some days: Yoga Nidra and other practices.

11:30am-12:30pm: MEDITATION #2
..11:00am-12:00pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..11:30am-12:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..12:00pm-12:30pm: Silent Meditation

12:30pm: Lunch; all are welcome
1:00pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.

5:30-6:30pm: MEDITATION #3
..5:00-5:30pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..5:30-6:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..6:00-6:30pm: Silent Meditation

6:30pm: Dinner on days with evening program; all are welcome
7:30pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, personal coaching, or online
programs.

9:00-9:30pm: MEDITATION #4
..9:00-9:05pm: Daily Mantras
..9:05-9:10pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Brief Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..9:10-9:30pm: Silent Meditation

9:30pm: Walking (optional, weather permitting)

The three time periods between the four meditations (mid-morning, afternoon, and
evening) are for service work (karma yoga), individual coaching, group
discussions at the ashram or online, videos, or personal time.

Video, study, class, coaching, service, or personal
Members and regular visitors to the ashram are welcome to stop by at other
reasonable times to use the meditation hall. There is a CD player and copies of
the Yoga Nidra and Basic Meditation CDs by Swami Jnaneshvara, as well as guided
Om and Sohum Sushumna Kriya practices; you are welcome to use these.

**********************************
ASHRAM NEWS
**********************************
RENOVATION/REPAIRS: The roof repairs seem to continue to hold, and not leak. We
need to start saving up donation money to totally replace the roof, which will
cost around $35,000. We continue to explore putting ceiling fans in the dining
room, classroom, and office. Impact resistant (hurricane) windows have been
ordered and will be installed in about a month; these are rated at 200mph impact
and are also very good insulation both summer and winter. We are exploring
having the parking lot concrete repaired so that it drains, without forming a
pond.

MEMBERSHIP: We have three levels of involvement in the ashram, which are
described here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/connections/membership
http://swamij.com/abhyasa-ashram.htm#membership
(membership through December 2012)

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com .
Outlines have been created for 25+ self-study courses. A little more info is
here http://bit.ly/iktGmt. Let me know if you would like to participate, sending
me your email, first and last name, city and country. If I will not recognize
your name, please introduce yourself and let me know about your life and
interests, and why you'd like to do this.

FEES and DONATIONS: A special thanks is extended to the people who financially
support the ashram. We charge no dues or fees, and the ashram operates on the
loving donations of its members and participants.

**********************************
ONLINE Satsang
**********************************
We currently have several online discussions per week. Look here for details:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/calendar/
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
PERSONAL COACHING
**********************************
Our approach to training is mostly individual, one-to-one as the way Yoga
meditation and contemplation has been traditionally taught for thousands of
years. Personal coaching is available by appointment most days at 9:30am or
2:30pm. Please call or write to schedule a time. We also have regular satsang
gatherings, which are listed on the calendar.

**********************************
SPECIAL EVENTS
**********************************
Members and regular participants may visit the ashram for meditation retreats,
which most often are of great benefit in the regularity and depth of your
practices at home. Contact me to discuss times and your specific activities. The
daily schedule is the same as our daily schedule in the Rishikesh, India
retreats.

**********************************
MEDITATION RETREATS in INDIA:
**********************************
November 2012
Details are on the website:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
Registration:
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm

**********************************
CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
**********************************
A Community for Nondual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative" for the Emerald Coast
SUNDAY, 10:00-11:30am (The conversations are so lively and rich that we usually
don't end on time.)
Meetings are held at the ashram with no rental charge.
At 9:00-10:00am each week we have a Deep Relaxation session of one form or
another. Details are announced each week
NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Center-For-Non-Dualism/
MEETUP CALENDAR (this is the main calendar for the Center for Nondualism):
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/events/calendar/
WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/

For your convenience this announcement is scheduled to be automatically
published every 2 weeks. The most important part is the link to the calendar,
which is updated regularly so as to most always be accurate.

CALENDAR (through Meetup.com):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/
(This is our main calendar and the best place to check regularly.)

Please visit the website for descriptions of daily, weekly, monthly, and special
programs. Revisions and cancellations are also listed there.
http://abhyasaashram.org

LOCATION:
Abhyasa Ashram
505 Hooper Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548
PHONE: 850-226-6035
DIRECTIONS:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/connections/maps-directions

FOUR SYSTEMATIC MEDITATION TIMES PER DAY:
In the tradition of the Himalayan masters, Yoga is seen as a systematic process
wherein we systematically deal with all levels of our being, such that body and
breath practices are an integral part of, and are intended to lead to
meditation. Therefore our schedule of daily practice times is designed so that
you have time for Asanas/Postures and Pranayama/Breath before and leading into
meditation.

6:30-7:30am: MEDITATION #1
..6:30-6:35: Daily Mantras
..6:35-7:00: Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama
..7:00-7:30: Meditation

11:30-12:30pm: MEDITATION #2
..11:30-12:00am: Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama
..12:00am-12:30pm: Meditation

5:30-6:30pm: MEDITATION #3
..5:30-6:00pm: Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama
..6:00-6:30pm: Meditation

9:00-9:30PM: MEDITATION #4
..9:00-9:05: Daily Mantras
..9:05-9:15: Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama
..9:15-9:30: Meditation

PRIVATE TIME:
Please contact me to arrange private time to talk about life, meditation
practices, or to receive individualized training, such as with meditation or
breathing techniques.

FEES:
There are no fees for classes, other gatherings, or personal meetings. Donations
from the heart are gratefully appreciated, but are never solicited. The ashram
is able to exist because of the donations of its participants

SPEAKING AND FACILITATING:
If you'd like me to facilitate gatherings at your location (near the Fort Walton
Beach, Florida area), please let me know. I'm flexible and informal about this.
There are also no fees for this.

CALENDAR (through Meetup.com):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/

BIO:
http://www.swamij.com/swamijnaneshvara.htm

MY YouTube VIDEOS:
http://www.youtube.com/yogabindu

ABHYASA ASHRAM:
Abhyasa Ashram is a meditation center which practices universal meditation as
taught by the ancient lineage of yogis of the cave monasteries of the Himalayas.
The tradition has no name, and is not affiliated with any of the institutions or
religions of the plains of India or other countries surrounding the Himalayas,
although individual meditators may personally align themselves with a wide
variety of religions or institutions. We may refer to the tradition as "the
tradition of the Himalayan masters" or "the Himalayan tradition", but that is
for the sake of convenience, and is not a style or brand name as is popular
these days.

The word "Abhyasa" means "practices." Abhyasa is purposefully choosing to do
that which leads to "sthitau," which is a stable, steady, undisturbed inner
calmness or tranquility. Abhyasa is one of the twin foundations of Yoga, along
with Vairagya, the mental stance of non-attachment (Yoga Sutras 1.12-1.16). The
root of the word Ashram is "shrama," which means "effort" or "striving." The
hermitage or home of a swami or other person serving people in their efforts
towards inner peace and spiritual awakening is called an Ashram. Thus, our
community of meditation, contemplation and learning is known as Abhyasa Ashram.
More than any physical location (especially given its tiny size), it is really a
place of the heart, an inner sanctuary of silence.

CENTER FOR NON-DUALISM
Our Center for Non-Dualism has gatherings each Sunday morning. Details about the
Center, the gatherings, location, and times are on the website:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/
CALENDAR FOR CENTER FOR NON-DUALISM:
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/#calendar

PURPOSE OF OUR ABHYASA ASHRAM COMMUNITY:

Our community of meditation and contemplation is devoted to training and
nurturing those who deeply long for the direct experience of union with the
eternal, pure center of consciousness, the bliss of being that is one with the
absolute reality, as the wave who seeks to remember it is one with the ocean.
One word for that union is "Yoga."

Yoga is traditionally taught, practiced and learned through a close relationship
between the individual mentor and mentee, teacher and student, in a community of
noble friends, known as kalyana-mitra. Guru is a force-field driven by grace, a
stream of knowledge of direct experience which, though it may operate through a
person, is itself not a person.

GOAL OF PRACTICES:

The goal of our sadhana or practices is the highest Joy that comes from the
Realization in direct experience of the center of consciousness, the Self, the
Atman or Purusha, which is one and the same with the Absolute Reality.

This Self-Realization comes through Yoga meditation of the Yoga Sutras, the
contemplative insight of Advaita Vedanta, and the intense devotion of Samaya Sri
Vidya Tantra, the three of which complement one another like fingers on a hand.

We employ the classical approaches of Raja, Jnana, Karma, and Bhakti Yoga, as
well as Hatha, Kriya, Kundalini, Laya, Mantra, Nada, Siddha, and Tantra Yoga.
Meditation, contemplation, mantra and prayer finally converge into a unified
force directed towards the final stage, piercing the pearl of wisdom called
bindu, leading to the Absolute.

The activities are mostly in Fort Walton Beach, Florida or nearby communities.
Most are at Abhyasa Ashram or are graciously sponsored by other people at
different locations. While I seldom travel, there are a handful of other
activities in other cities. Please contact me if you have any questions or
requests.

Abhyasa Ashram Newsletter:
Local activities, online meetings and other programs
Update: September 2, 2012

Abhyasa Ashram
School of Self-Awareness in the
tradition of the Himalayan masters
505 Hooper Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-226-6035

ABHYASA ASHRAM NEWSLETTER

Abhyasa Ashram is a meditation center which practices universal meditation as
taught by the ancient lineage of yogis of the cave monasteries of the Himalayas,
especially as transmitted through Swami Rama. The tradition has no name, and is
not affiliated with any of the institutions or religions of the plains of India
or other countries surrounding the Himalayas, although individual meditators may
personally align themselves with a wide variety of religions or institutions. We
may refer to the tradition as "the tradition of the Himalayan masters" or "the
Himalayan tradition", but that is for the sake of convenience, and is not a
style or brand name as is popular these days. Our methods of meditation and
contemplation involve systematic awareness of all levels of our being, including
actions/senses, body, breath, mind, finally resting in the awareness of the Self
(atman) which is one with the universal Self (brahman). At Abhyasa Ashram we
have aspirant training, not teacher training. Our approach to training is mostly
individual or group coaching, as Yoga meditation and contemplation has been
traditionally taught for thousands of years. Aspirants with various degrees of
experience naturally teach others within the context of their own lives and
modes of service.

**********************************
CURRENT EVENTS CALENDARS
**********************************
Details are at Meetup-dot-com calendar (our main calendar):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/

Times below are central time in US (same as Chicago). Unless otherwise specified
(such as "Online") all activities are at Abhyasa Ashram in Florida USA.

See also the course site (http://abhyasaonline.com) for the discussion forums
related to the topics below. Contact me if you want login info (please include
your first and last name, city/country, and email address).

SPECIAL EVENTS: This Monday we will have a special 2-hour session on Yoga Sutras
2:00-4:00pm, before the Bhagavad Gita session.

MON, Sep 3, 2:00pm: Yoga Sutras discussion (ashram)
MON, Sep 3, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Sep 4, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)
TUE, Sep 4, 7:30pm; Online open satsang in Spanish with Zulema translating for
Swami Jnaneshvara

WED, Sep 5, 12:30pm: Tripura Rahasya discussion (ashram)

FRI, Sep 7, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch; cancelled this week due to Tri being in Arizona)
FRI, Sep 7, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram (if people
show up no later than 6:30)

SAT, Sep 8, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Sep 8, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Sep 8, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, Sep 9, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Om Sushumna Kriya
SUN, Sep 9, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("Facing Fears")
SUN, Sep 9, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, Sep 10, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Sep 11, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)
TUE, Sep 11, 7:30pm; Online open satsang in Spanish with Zulema translating for
Swami Jnaneshvara

WED, Sep 12, 12:30pm: Tripura Rahasya discussion (ashram)

FRI, Sep 14, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch; cancelled this week due to Tri being in Arizona)
FRI, Sep 14, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram (if
people show up no later than 6:30)

SAT, Sep 15, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Sep 15, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Sep 15, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, Sep 16, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Om Sushumna Kriya
SUN, Sep 16, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("topic to be announced")
SUN, Sep 16, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

NOTE: If you are in the local area, you are welcome to sit in on the online
discussions from here in the office of the ashram. Also, we sometimes transmit
the local gatherings out through the online meeting service.

Online login info is here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
UPCOMING:
**********************************
OCT 3-12: Retreat and other satsang in Santiago, Chile; coordinated by Zulema
Higueras

NOV 4-25, 2012: Meditation retreat in India
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm
(Members and Regular Participants will continue some gatherings at Abhyasa
Ashram during this time; please talk with one another about details.)

**********************************
ONGOING:
**********************************
Weekend or week-long self-transformation meditation retreats at the ashram for
Members and Regular Participants of the ashram (by registration; contact for
registration)

**********************************
CALENDARS and CONNECTIONS:
**********************************
Abhyasa Ashram calendar - main calendar is through meetup.com:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/#calendar
Website:
http://www.abhyasaashram.org

Center for Nondualism calendar:
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/#calendar
Website:
http://centerfornondualism.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/swamij

**********************************
DAILY SCHEDULE (typical day; see calendar for complete schedules):
**********************************
5:00am: Walking (optional, weather permitting)
6:00-6:30am: Quiet time, internal dialogue, contemplation

6:30-7:30am: MEDITATION #1
..6:30-6:35am: Daily Mantras
..6:35-7:00am: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..7:00-7:30am: Silent Meditation

8:00am: Breakfast; all are welcome
9:30am: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.
10:30-11:30am: some days: Yoga Nidra and other practices.

11:30am-12:30pm: MEDITATION #2
..11:00am-12:00pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..11:30am-12:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..12:00pm-12:30pm: Silent Meditation

12:30pm: Lunch; all are welcome
1:00pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.

5:30-6:30pm: MEDITATION #3
..5:00-5:30pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..5:30-6:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..6:00-6:30pm: Silent Meditation

6:30pm: Dinner on days with evening program; all are welcome
7:30pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, personal coaching, or online
programs.

9:00-9:30pm: MEDITATION #4
..9:00-9:05pm: Daily Mantras
..9:05-9:10pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Brief Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..9:10-9:30pm: Silent Meditation

9:30pm: Walking (optional, weather permitting)

The three time periods between the four meditations (mid-morning, afternoon, and
evening) are for service work (karma yoga), individual coaching, group
discussions at the ashram or online, videos, or personal time.

Video, study, class, coaching, service, or personal
Members and regular visitors to the ashram are welcome to stop by at other
reasonable times to use the meditation hall. There is a CD player and copies of
the Yoga Nidra and Basic Meditation CDs by Swami Jnaneshvara, as well as guided
Om and Sohum Sushumna Kriya practices; you are welcome to use these.

**********************************
ASHRAM NEWS
**********************************
RENOVATION/REPAIRS: The roof repairs seem to continue to hold, and not leak. We
need to start saving up donation money to totally replace the roof, which will
cost around $35,000. We continue to explore putting ceiling fans in the dining
room, classroom, and office. Impact resistant (hurricane) windows have been
ordered and will be installed in about a month; these are rated at 200mph impact
and are also very good insulation both summer and winter. We are exploring
having the parking lot concrete repaired so that it drains, without forming a
pond.

MEMBERSHIP: We have three levels of involvement in the ashram, which are
described here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/connections/membership
http://swamij.com/abhyasa-ashram.htm#membership
(membership through December 2012)

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com .
Outlines have been created for 25+ self-study courses. A little more info is
here http://bit.ly/iktGmt. Let me know if you would like to participate, sending
me your email, first and last name, city and country. If I will not recognize
your name, please introduce yourself and let me know about your life and
interests, and why you'd like to do this.

FEES and DONATIONS: A special thanks is extended to the people who financially
support the ashram. We charge no dues or fees, and the ashram operates on the
loving donations of its members and participants.

**********************************
ONLINE Satsang
**********************************
We currently have several online discussions per week. Look here for details:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/calendar/
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
PERSONAL COACHING
**********************************
Our approach to training is mostly individual, one-to-one as the way Yoga
meditation and contemplation has been traditionally taught for thousands of
years. Personal coaching is available by appointment most days at 9:30am or
2:30pm. Please call or write to schedule a time. We also have regular satsang
gatherings, which are listed on the calendar.

**********************************
SPECIAL EVENTS
**********************************
Members and regular participants may visit the ashram for meditation retreats,
which most often are of great benefit in the regularity and depth of your
practices at home. Contact me to discuss times and your specific activities. The
daily schedule is the same as our daily schedule in the Rishikesh, India
retreats.

**********************************
MEDITATION RETREATS in INDIA:
**********************************
November 2012
Details are on the website:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
Registration:
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm

**********************************
CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
**********************************
A Community for Nondual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative" for the Emerald Coast
SUNDAY, 10:00-11:30am (The conversations are so lively and rich that we usually
don't end on time.)
Meetings are held at the ashram with no rental charge.
At 9:00-10:00am each week we have a Deep Relaxation session of one form or
another. Details are announced each week
NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Center-For-Non-Dualism/
MEETUP CALENDAR (this is the main calendar for the Center for Nondualism):
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/events/calendar/
WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/

Yesterday (Wednesday, September 5) the installation of new windows on the ashram
was completed. These are triple-pane high impact windows. They are tested to
withstand 150mph projectile hitting the window without breaking. They are
estimated to be able to withstand a 200mph sustained wind, enough for any
hurricane. In a strong hurricane the walls would probably fall down (not likely)
before the windows will break. They also have a superb effect in sound and
temperature insulation. Come visit if you're in the neighborhood.

Abhyasa Ashram Newsletter:
Local activities, online meetings and other programs
Update: September 11, 2012

Abhyasa Ashram
School of Self-Awareness in the
tradition of the Himalayan masters
505 Hooper Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-226-6035

ABHYASA ASHRAM NEWSLETTER

Abhyasa Ashram is a meditation center which practices universal meditation as
taught by the ancient lineage of yogis of the cave monasteries of the Himalayas,
especially as transmitted through Swami Rama. The tradition has no name, and is
not affiliated with any of the institutions or religions of the plains of India
or other countries surrounding the Himalayas, although individual meditators may
personally align themselves with a wide variety of religions or institutions. We
may refer to the tradition as "the tradition of the Himalayan masters" or "the
Himalayan tradition", but that is for the sake of convenience, and is not a
style or brand name as is popular these days. Our methods of meditation and
contemplation involve systematic awareness of all levels of our being, including
actions/senses, body, breath, mind, finally resting in the awareness of the Self
(atman) which is one with the universal Self (brahman). At Abhyasa Ashram we
have aspirant training, not teacher training. Our approach to training is mostly
individual or group coaching, as Yoga meditation and contemplation has been
traditionally taught for thousands of years. Aspirants with various degrees of
experience naturally teach others within the context of their own lives and
modes of service.

**********************************
CURRENT EVENTS CALENDARS
**********************************
Details are at Meetup-dot-com calendar (our main calendar):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/

Times below are central time in US (same as Chicago). Unless otherwise specified
(such as "Online") all activities are at Abhyasa Ashram in Florida USA.

See also the course site (http://abhyasaonline.com) for the discussion forums
related to the topics below. Contact me if you want login info (please include
your first and last name, city/country, and email address).

SPECIAL EVENTS: This Friday, September 14, we will have a 2-hour session on Yoga
Sutras 6:30-8:30pm, after meditation, emphasizing practical highlights used by
yogasana teachers. We will also have light food together at the beginning of the
discussion.

TUE, Sep 11, 7:30pm; Online open satsang in Spanish with Zulema translating for
Swami Jnaneshvara

WED, Sep 12, 12:30pm: Tripura Rahasya discussion (ashram)

FRI, Sep 14, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch; cancelled this week due to Tri being in Arizona)
FRI, Sep 14, 6:30pm: Yoga Sutras discussion

SAT, Sep 15, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Sep 15, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Sep 15, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, Sep 16, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: 30-Minute Guided Meditation
SUN, Sep 16, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("Grace, Kripa")
SUN, Sep 16, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, Sep 17, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Sep 18, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)
TUE, Sep 18, 7:30pm; Online open satsang in Spanish with Zulema translating for
Swami Jnaneshvara

WED, Sep 19, 12:30pm: Tripura Rahasya discussion (ashram)

FRI, Sep 21, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch; cancelled this week due to Tri being in Arizona)
FRI, Sep 21, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram (if
people show up no later than 6:30)

SAT, Sep 22, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Sep 22, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Sep 22, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, Sep 23, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Om Sushumna Kriya
SUN, Sep 23, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("topic to be announced")
SUN, Sep 23, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita


NOTE: If you are in the local area, you are welcome to sit in on the online
discussions from here in the office of the ashram. Also, we sometimes transmit
the local gatherings out through the online meeting service.

Online login info is here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
UPCOMING:
**********************************
OCT 3-12: Retreat and other satsang in Santiago, Chile; coordinated by Zulema
Higueras

NOV 4-25, 2012: Meditation retreat in India
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm
(Members and Regular Participants will continue some gatherings at Abhyasa
Ashram during this time; please talk with one another about details.)

**********************************
ONGOING:
**********************************
Weekend or week-long self-transformation meditation retreats at the ashram for
Members and Regular Participants of the ashram (by registration; contact for
registration)

**********************************
CALENDARS and CONNECTIONS:
**********************************
Abhyasa Ashram calendar - main calendar is through meetup.com:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/#calendar
Website:
http://www.abhyasaashram.org

Center for Nondualism calendar:
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/#calendar
Website:
http://centerfornondualism.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/swamij

**********************************
DAILY SCHEDULE (typical day; see calendar for complete schedules):
**********************************
5:00am: Walking (optional, weather permitting)
6:00-6:30am: Quiet time, internal dialogue, contemplation

6:30-7:30am: MEDITATION #1
..6:30-6:35am: Daily Mantras
..6:35-7:00am: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..7:00-7:30am: Silent Meditation

8:00am: Breakfast; all are welcome
9:30am: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.
10:30-11:30am: some days: Yoga Nidra and other practices.

11:30am-12:30pm: MEDITATION #2
..11:00am-12:00pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..11:30am-12:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..12:00pm-12:30pm: Silent Meditation

12:30pm: Lunch; all are welcome
1:00pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.

5:30-6:30pm: MEDITATION #3
..5:00-5:30pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..5:30-6:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..6:00-6:30pm: Silent Meditation

6:30pm: Dinner on days with evening program; all are welcome
7:30pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, personal coaching, or online
programs.

9:00-9:30pm: MEDITATION #4
..9:00-9:05pm: Daily Mantras
..9:05-9:10pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Brief Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..9:10-9:30pm: Silent Meditation

9:30pm: Walking (optional, weather permitting)

The three time periods between the four meditations (mid-morning, afternoon, and
evening) are for service work (karma yoga), individual coaching, group
discussions at the ashram or online, videos, or personal time.

Video, study, class, coaching, service, or personal
Members and regular visitors to the ashram are welcome to stop by at other
reasonable times to use the meditation hall. There is a CD player and copies of
the Yoga Nidra and Basic Meditation CDs by Swami Jnaneshvara, as well as guided
Om and Sohum Sushumna Kriya practices; you are welcome to use these.

**********************************
ASHRAM NEWS
**********************************
RENOVATION/REPAIRS: The roof repairs seem to continue to hold, and not leak. We
need to start saving up donation money to totally replace the roof, which will
cost around $35,000. We continue to explore putting ceiling fans in the dining
room, classroom, and office. Impact resistant (hurricane) windows have been
ordered and will be installed in about a month; these are rated at 200mph impact
and are also very good insulation both summer and winter. We are exploring
having the parking lot concrete repaired so that it drains, without forming a
pond.

MEMBERSHIP: We have three levels of involvement in the ashram, which are
described here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/connections/membership
http://swamij.com/abhyasa-ashram.htm#membership
(membership through December 2012)

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com .
Outlines have been created for 25+ self-study courses. A little more info is
here http://bit.ly/iktGmt. Let me know if you would like to participate, sending
me your email, first and last name, city and country. If I will not recognize
your name, please introduce yourself and let me know about your life and
interests, and why you'd like to do this.

FEES and DONATIONS: A special thanks is extended to the people who financially
support the ashram. We charge no dues or fees, and the ashram operates on the
loving donations of its members and participants.

**********************************
ONLINE Satsang
**********************************
We currently have several online discussions per week. Look here for details:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/calendar/
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
PERSONAL COACHING
**********************************
Our approach to training is mostly individual, one-to-one as the way Yoga
meditation and contemplation has been traditionally taught for thousands of
years. Personal coaching is available by appointment most days at 9:30am or
2:30pm. Please call or write to schedule a time. We also have regular satsang
gatherings, which are listed on the calendar.

**********************************
SPECIAL EVENTS
**********************************
Members and regular participants may visit the ashram for meditation retreats,
which most often are of great benefit in the regularity and depth of your
practices at home. Contact me to discuss times and your specific activities. The
daily schedule is the same as our daily schedule in the Rishikesh, India
retreats.

**********************************
MEDITATION RETREATS in INDIA:
**********************************
November 2012
Details are on the website:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
Registration:
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm

**********************************
CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
**********************************
A Community for Nondual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative" for the Emerald Coast
SUNDAY, 10:00-11:30am (The conversations are so lively and rich that we usually
don't end on time.)
Meetings are held at the ashram with no rental charge.
At 9:00-10:00am each week we have a Deep Relaxation session of one form or
another. Details are announced each week
NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Center-For-Non-Dualism/
MEETUP CALENDAR (this is the main calendar for the Center for Nondualism):
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/events/calendar/
WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/

For your convenience this announcement is scheduled to be automatically
published every 2 weeks. The most important part is the link to the calendar,
which is updated regularly so as to most always be accurate.

CALENDAR (through Meetup.com):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/
(This is our main calendar and the best place to check regularly.)

Please visit the website for descriptions of daily, weekly, monthly, and special
programs. Revisions and cancellations are also listed there.
http://abhyasaashram.org

LOCATION:
Abhyasa Ashram
505 Hooper Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548
PHONE: 850-226-6035
DIRECTIONS:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/connections/maps-directions

FOUR SYSTEMATIC MEDITATION TIMES PER DAY:
In the tradition of the Himalayan masters, Yoga is seen as a systematic process
wherein we systematically deal with all levels of our being, such that body and
breath practices are an integral part of, and are intended to lead to
meditation. Therefore our schedule of daily practice times is designed so that
you have time for Asanas/Postures and Pranayama/Breath before and leading into
meditation.

6:30-7:30am: MEDITATION #1
..6:30-6:35: Daily Mantras
..6:35-7:00: Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama
..7:00-7:30: Meditation

11:30-12:30pm: MEDITATION #2
..11:30-12:00am: Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama
..12:00am-12:30pm: Meditation

5:30-6:30pm: MEDITATION #3
..5:30-6:00pm: Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama
..6:00-6:30pm: Meditation

9:00-9:30PM: MEDITATION #4
..9:00-9:05: Daily Mantras
..9:05-9:15: Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama
..9:15-9:30: Meditation

PRIVATE TIME:
Please contact me to arrange private time to talk about life, meditation
practices, or to receive individualized training, such as with meditation or
breathing techniques.

FEES:
There are no fees for classes, other gatherings, or personal meetings. Donations
from the heart are gratefully appreciated, but are never solicited. The ashram
is able to exist because of the donations of its participants

SPEAKING AND FACILITATING:
If you'd like me to facilitate gatherings at your location (near the Fort Walton
Beach, Florida area), please let me know. I'm flexible and informal about this.
There are also no fees for this.

CALENDAR (through Meetup.com):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/

BIO:
http://www.swamij.com/swamijnaneshvara.htm

MY YouTube VIDEOS:
http://www.youtube.com/yogabindu

ABHYASA ASHRAM:
Abhyasa Ashram is a meditation center which practices universal meditation as
taught by the ancient lineage of yogis of the cave monasteries of the Himalayas.
The tradition has no name, and is not affiliated with any of the institutions or
religions of the plains of India or other countries surrounding the Himalayas,
although individual meditators may personally align themselves with a wide
variety of religions or institutions. We may refer to the tradition as "the
tradition of the Himalayan masters" or "the Himalayan tradition", but that is
for the sake of convenience, and is not a style or brand name as is popular
these days.

The word "Abhyasa" means "practices." Abhyasa is purposefully choosing to do
that which leads to "sthitau," which is a stable, steady, undisturbed inner
calmness or tranquility. Abhyasa is one of the twin foundations of Yoga, along
with Vairagya, the mental stance of non-attachment (Yoga Sutras 1.12-1.16). The
root of the word Ashram is "shrama," which means "effort" or "striving." The
hermitage or home of a swami or other person serving people in their efforts
towards inner peace and spiritual awakening is called an Ashram. Thus, our
community of meditation, contemplation and learning is known as Abhyasa Ashram.
More than any physical location (especially given its tiny size), it is really a
place of the heart, an inner sanctuary of silence.

CENTER FOR NON-DUALISM
Our Center for Non-Dualism has gatherings each Sunday morning. Details about the
Center, the gatherings, location, and times are on the website:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/
CALENDAR FOR CENTER FOR NON-DUALISM:
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/#calendar

PURPOSE OF OUR ABHYASA ASHRAM COMMUNITY:

Our community of meditation and contemplation is devoted to training and
nurturing those who deeply long for the direct experience of union with the
eternal, pure center of consciousness, the bliss of being that is one with the
absolute reality, as the wave who seeks to remember it is one with the ocean.
One word for that union is "Yoga."

Yoga is traditionally taught, practiced and learned through a close relationship
between the individual mentor and mentee, teacher and student, in a community of
noble friends, known as kalyana-mitra. Guru is a force-field driven by grace, a
stream of knowledge of direct experience which, though it may operate through a
person, is itself not a person.

GOAL OF PRACTICES:

The goal of our sadhana or practices is the highest Joy that comes from the
Realization in direct experience of the center of consciousness, the Self, the
Atman or Purusha, which is one and the same with the Absolute Reality.

This Self-Realization comes through Yoga meditation of the Yoga Sutras, the
contemplative insight of Advaita Vedanta, and the intense devotion of Samaya Sri
Vidya Tantra, the three of which complement one another like fingers on a hand.

We employ the classical approaches of Raja, Jnana, Karma, and Bhakti Yoga, as
well as Hatha, Kriya, Kundalini, Laya, Mantra, Nada, Siddha, and Tantra Yoga.
Meditation, contemplation, mantra and prayer finally converge into a unified
force directed towards the final stage, piercing the pearl of wisdom called
bindu, leading to the Absolute.

The activities are mostly in Fort Walton Beach, Florida or nearby communities.
Most are at Abhyasa Ashram or are graciously sponsored by other people at
different locations. While I seldom travel, there are a handful of other
activities in other cities. Please contact me if you have any questions or
requests.

Abhyasa Ashram Newsletter:
Local activities, online meetings and other programs
Update: September 27, 2012

Abhyasa Ashram
School of Self-Awareness in the
tradition of the Himalayan masters
505 Hooper Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-226-6035

ABHYASA ASHRAM NEWSLETTER

Abhyasa Ashram is a meditation center which practices universal meditation as
taught by the ancient lineage of yogis of the cave monasteries of the Himalayas,
especially as transmitted through Swami Rama. The tradition has no name, and is
not affiliated with any of the institutions or religions of the plains of India
or other countries surrounding the Himalayas, although individual meditators may
personally align themselves with a wide variety of religions or institutions. We
may refer to the tradition as "the tradition of the Himalayan masters" or "the
Himalayan tradition", but that is for the sake of convenience, and is not a
style or brand name as is popular these days. Our methods of meditation and
contemplation involve systematic awareness of all levels of our being, including
actions/senses, body, breath, mind, finally resting in the awareness of the Self
(atman) which is one with the universal Self (brahman). At Abhyasa Ashram we
have aspirant training, not teacher training. Our approach to training is mostly
individual or group coaching, as Yoga meditation and contemplation has been
traditionally taught for thousands of years. Aspirants with various degrees of
experience naturally teach others within the context of their own lives and
modes of service.

**********************************
CURRENT EVENTS CALENDARS
**********************************
Details are at Meetup-dot-com calendar (our main calendar):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/

Times below are central time in US (same as Chicago). Unless otherwise specified
(such as "Online") all activities are at Abhyasa Ashram in Florida USA.

See also the course site (http://abhyasaonline.com) for the discussion forums
related to the topics below. Contact me if you want login info (please include
your first and last name, city/country, and email address).

SPECIAL EVENTS: OCT 3-11: Retreat and other satsang in Santiago, Chile;
coordinated by Zulema Higueras


FRI, Sep 28, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch)
FRI, Sep 28, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram (if
people show up no later than 6:30)

SAT, Sep 29, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Sep 29, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Sep 29, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, Sep 30, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Om Sushumna Kriya
SUN, Sep 30, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("The Positive Side of Defences")
SUN, Sep 30, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, Oct 1, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Oct 2, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)
TUE, Oct 2, 7:30pm; Online open satsang in Spanish with Zulema translating for
Swami Jnaneshvara (CANCELLED TODAY, as Swami J is enroute to Chile)

OCT 3-11: Retreat and other satsang in Santiago, Chile; coordinated by Zulema
Higueras

FRI, Oct 12, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram (if
people show up no later than 6:30)

SAT, Oct 13, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Oct 13, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Oct 13, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, Oct 14, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Om Kriya meditation
SUN, Oct 14, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("topic to be announced")
SUN, Oct 14, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, Oct 15, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Oct 16, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)
TUE, Oct 16, 7:30pm; Online open satsang in Spanish with Zulema translating for
Swami Jnaneshvara

WED, Oct 17, 12:30pm: Tripura Rahasya discussion (ashram)

FRI, Oct 19, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram (if
people show up no later than 6:30)

SAT, Oct 20, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Oct 20, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Oct 20, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, Oct 21, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Om Kriya meditation
SUN, Oct 21, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("topic to be announced")
SUN, Oct 21, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

NOTE: If you are in the local area, you are welcome to sit in on the online
discussions from here in the office of the ashram. Also, we sometimes transmit
the local gatherings out through the online meeting service.

Online login info is here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
UPCOMING:
**********************************
OCT 3-12: Retreat and other satsang in Santiago, Chile; coordinated by Zulema
Higueras

NOV 4-25, 2012: Meditation retreat in India
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm
(Members and Regular Participants will continue some gatherings at Abhyasa
Ashram during this time; please talk with one another about details.)

**********************************
ONGOING:
**********************************
Weekend or week-long self-transformation meditation retreats at the ashram for
Members and Regular Participants of the ashram (by registration; contact for
registration)

**********************************
CALENDARS and CONNECTIONS:
**********************************
Abhyasa Ashram calendar - main calendar is through meetup.com:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/#calendar
Website:
http://www.abhyasaashram.org

Center for Nondualism calendar:
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/#calendar
Website:
http://centerfornondualism.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/swamij

**********************************
DAILY SCHEDULE (typical day; see calendar for complete schedules):
**********************************
5:00am: Walking (optional, weather permitting)
6:00-6:30am: Quiet time, internal dialogue, contemplation

6:30-7:30am: MEDITATION #1
..6:30-6:35am: Daily Mantras
..6:35-7:00am: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..7:00-7:30am: Silent Meditation

8:00am: Breakfast; all are welcome
9:30am: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.
10:30-11:30am: some days: Yoga Nidra and other practices.

11:30am-12:30pm: MEDITATION #2
..11:00am-12:00pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..11:30am-12:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..12:00pm-12:30pm: Silent Meditation

12:30pm: Lunch; all are welcome
1:00pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.

5:30-6:30pm: MEDITATION #3
..5:00-5:30pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..5:30-6:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..6:00-6:30pm: Silent Meditation

6:30pm: Dinner on days with evening program; all are welcome
7:30pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, personal coaching, or online
programs.

9:00-9:30pm: MEDITATION #4
..9:00-9:05pm: Daily Mantras
..9:05-9:10pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Brief Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..9:10-9:30pm: Silent Meditation

9:30pm: Walking (optional, weather permitting)

The three time periods between the four meditations (mid-morning, afternoon, and
evening) are for service work (karma yoga), individual coaching, group
discussions at the ashram or online, videos, or personal time.

Video, study, class, coaching, service, or personal
Members and regular visitors to the ashram are welcome to stop by at other
reasonable times to use the meditation hall. There is a CD player and copies of
the Yoga Nidra and Basic Meditation CDs by Swami Jnaneshvara, as well as guided
Om and Sohum Sushumna Kriya practices; you are welcome to use these.

**********************************
ASHRAM NEWS
**********************************
RENOVATION/REPAIRS: The roof repairs seem to continue to hold, and not leak. We
need to start saving up donation money to totally replace the roof, which will
cost around $35,000. We continue to explore putting ceiling fans in the dining
room, classroom, and office. Impact resistant (hurricane) windows have been
installed; these are rated at 200mph impact and are also very good insulation
both summer and winter. We are exploring having the parking lot concrete
repaired so that it drains, without forming a pond. The lawnmower has been
repaired and everything has been mowed.

MEMBERSHIP: We have three levels of involvement in the ashram, which are
described here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/connections/membership
http://swamij.com/abhyasa-ashram.htm#membership
(membership through December 2012)

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com .
Outlines have been created for 25+ self-study courses. A little more info is
here http://bit.ly/iktGmt. Let me know if you would like to participate, sending
me your email, first and last name, city and country. If I will not recognize
your name, please introduce yourself and let me know about your life and
interests, and why you'd like to do this. You may keep in touch with me for
clarification and coaching as you go through the self-study material.

FEES and DONATIONS: A special thanks is extended to the people who financially
support the ashram. We charge no dues or fees, and the ashram operates on the
loving donations of its members and participants.

**********************************
ONLINE Satsang
**********************************
We currently have several online discussions per week. Look here for details:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/calendar/
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
PERSONAL COACHING
**********************************
Our approach to training is mostly individual, one-to-one as the way Yoga
meditation and contemplation has been traditionally taught for thousands of
years. Personal coaching is available by appointment most days at 9:30am or
2:30pm. Please call or write to schedule a time. We also have regular satsang
gatherings, which are listed on the calendar.

**********************************
SPECIAL EVENTS
**********************************
Members and regular participants may visit the ashram for meditation retreats,
which most often are of great benefit in the regularity and depth of your
practices at home. Contact me to discuss times and your specific activities.

**********************************
MEDITATION RETREATS in INDIA:
**********************************
November 2012
Details are on the website:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
Registration:
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm

**********************************
CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
**********************************
A Community for Nondual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative" for the Emerald Coast
SUNDAY, 10:00-11:30am (The conversations are so lively and rich that we usually
don't end on time.)
Meetings are held at the ashram with no rental charge.
At 9:00-10:00am each week we have a Deep Relaxation session of one form or
another. Details are announced each week
NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Center-For-Non-Dualism/
MEETUP CALENDAR (this is the main calendar for the Center for Nondualism):
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/events/calendar/
WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/

Abhyasa Ashram Activities update - SEP 28, 2012

Abhyasa Ashram Newsletter:
Local activities, online meetings and other programs
Update: September 28, 2012

Abhyasa Ashram
School of Self-Awareness in the
tradition of the Himalayan masters
505 Hooper Drive NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850-226-6035

ABHYASA ASHRAM NEWSLETTER

Abhyasa Ashram is a meditation center which practices universal meditation as
taught by the ancient lineage of yogis of the cave monasteries of the Himalayas,
especially as transmitted through Swami Rama. The tradition has no name, and is
not affiliated with any of the institutions or religions of the plains of India
or other countries surrounding the Himalayas, although individual meditators may
personally align themselves with a wide variety of religions or institutions. We
may refer to the tradition as "the tradition of the Himalayan masters" or "the
Himalayan tradition", but that is for the sake of convenience, and is not a
style or brand name as is popular these days. Our methods of meditation and
contemplation involve systematic awareness of all levels of our being, including
actions/senses, body, breath, mind, finally resting in the awareness of the Self
(atman) which is one with the universal Self (brahman). At Abhyasa Ashram we
have aspirant training, not teacher training. Our approach to training is mostly
individual or group coaching, as Yoga meditation and contemplation has been
traditionally taught for thousands of years. Aspirants with various degrees of
experience naturally teach others within the context of their own lives and
modes of service.

**********************************
CURRENT EVENTS CALENDARS
**********************************
Details are at Meetup-dot-com calendar (our main calendar):
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/events/calendar/

Times below are central time in US (same as Chicago). Unless otherwise specified
(such as "Online") all activities are at Abhyasa Ashram in Florida USA.

See also the course site (http://abhyasaonline.com) for the discussion forums
related to the topics below. Contact me if you want login info (please include
your first and last name, city/country, and email address).

SPECIAL EVENTS:
OCT 3-11: Retreat and other satsang in Santiago, Chile; coordinated by Zulema
Higueras


FRI, Sep 28, 8:30am US CDST (3:30pm in Holland): Satsang with Tri (online in
Dutch)
FRI, Sep 28, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram (if
people show up no later than 6:30)

SAT, Sep 29, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Sep 29, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Sep 29, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, Sep 30, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Om Sushumna Kriya
SUN, Sep 30, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("The Positive Side of Defences")
SUN, Sep 30, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, Oct 1, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Oct 2, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)
TUE, Oct 2, 7:30pm; Online open satsang in Spanish with Zulema translating for
Swami Jnaneshvara (CANCELLED TODAY, as Swami J is enroute to Chile)

OCT 3-11: Retreat and other satsang in Santiago, Chile; coordinated by Zulema
Higueras

SAT, Oct 6, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama (facilitated by Tri)

SUN, Oct 7, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Yoga Nidra
SUN, Oct 7, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("topic to be announced")
SUN, Oct 7, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita (facilitated by Tri)

FRI, Oct 12, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram (if
people show up no later than 6:30)

SAT, Oct 13, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Oct 13, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Oct 13, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, Oct 14, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Om Kriya meditation
SUN, Oct 14, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("topic to be announced")
SUN, Oct 14, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

MON, Oct 15, 4:00pm: Bhagavad Gita discussion (ashram)

TUE, Oct 16, 9:30am: Panchadasi discussion (ashram)
TUE, Oct 16, 7:30pm; Online open satsang in Spanish with Zulema translating for
Swami Jnaneshvara

WED, Oct 17, 12:30pm: Tripura Rahasya discussion (ashram)

FRI, Oct 19, 6:30pm: Open community, fellowship, satsang at the ashram (if
people show up no later than 6:30)

SAT, Oct 20, 8:30am: Online: Understanding and Practicing the Teachings of Swami
Rama
SAT, Oct 20, 9:30am: Open coaching on any methods (see Summary of Practices)
SAT, Oct 20, 7:30pm: Online: Samadhi by Swami Rama

SUN, Oct 21, 9:00am: Deep Relaxation: Om Kriya meditation
SUN, Oct 21, 10:00am: Center for Nondualism: ("topic to be announced")
SUN, Oct 21, 4:00pm: Online: Bhagavad Gita

NOTE: If you are in the local area, you are welcome to sit in on the online
discussions from here in the office of the ashram. Also, we sometimes transmit
the local gatherings out through the online meeting service.

Online login info is here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

**********************************
UPCOMING:
**********************************
OCT 3-12: Retreat and other satsang in Santiago, Chile; coordinated by Zulema
Higueras

NOV 4-25, 2012: Meditation retreat in India
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm
(Members and Regular Participants will continue some gatherings at Abhyasa
Ashram during this time; please talk with one another about details.)

**********************************
ONGOING:
**********************************
Weekend or week-long self-transformation meditation retreats at the ashram for
Members and Regular Participants of the ashram (by registration; contact for
registration)

**********************************
CALENDARS and CONNECTIONS:
**********************************
Abhyasa Ashram calendar - main calendar is through meetup.com:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/#calendar
Website:
http://www.abhyasaashram.org

Center for Nondualism calendar:
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/#calendar
Website:
http://centerfornondualism.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/swamij

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DAILY SCHEDULE (typical day; see calendar for complete schedules):
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5:00am: Walking (optional, weather permitting)
6:00-6:30am: Quiet time, internal dialogue, contemplation

6:30-7:30am: MEDITATION #1
..6:30-6:35am: Daily Mantras
..6:35-7:00am: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..7:00-7:30am: Silent Meditation

8:00am: Breakfast; all are welcome
9:30am: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.
10:30-11:30am: some days: Yoga Nidra and other practices.

11:30am-12:30pm: MEDITATION #2
..11:00am-12:00pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..11:30am-12:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..12:00pm-12:30pm: Silent Meditation

12:30pm: Lunch; all are welcome
1:00pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, or personal coaching.

5:30-6:30pm: MEDITATION #3
..5:00-5:30pm: Time slot for guided prep for meditation when it is coached
..5:30-6:00pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Hatha, Relaxation, Pranayama)
..6:00-6:30pm: Silent Meditation

6:30pm: Dinner on days with evening program; all are welcome
7:30pm: Time slot for videos, discussions, personal coaching, or online
programs.

9:00-9:30pm: MEDITATION #4
..9:00-9:05pm: Daily Mantras
..9:05-9:10pm: Self-guided Prep for Meditation (Brief Hatha, Relaxation,
Pranayama)
..9:10-9:30pm: Silent Meditation

9:30pm: Walking (optional, weather permitting)

The three time periods between the four meditations (mid-morning, afternoon, and
evening) are for service work (karma yoga), individual coaching, group
discussions at the ashram or online, videos, or personal time.

Video, study, class, coaching, service, or personal
Members and regular visitors to the ashram are welcome to stop by at other
reasonable times to use the meditation hall. There is a CD player and copies of
the Yoga Nidra and Basic Meditation CDs by Swami Jnaneshvara, as well as guided
Om and Sohum Sushumna Kriya practices; you are welcome to use these.

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ASHRAM NEWS
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RENOVATION/REPAIRS: The roof repairs seem to continue to hold, and not leak. We
need to start saving up donation money to totally replace the roof, which will
cost around $35,000. We continue to explore putting ceiling fans in the dining
room, classroom, and office. Impact resistant (hurricane) windows have been
installed; these are rated at 200mph impact and are also very good insulation
both summer and winter. We are exploring having the parking lot concrete
repaired so that it drains, without forming a pond. The lawnmower has been
repaired and everything has been mowed.

MEMBERSHIP: We have three levels of involvement in the ashram, which are
described here:
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/connections/membership
http://swamij.com/abhyasa-ashram.htm#membership
(membership through December 2012)

LEARNING SITE: The learning site is now online at http://abhyasaonline.com .
Outlines have been created for 25+ self-study courses. A little more info is
here http://bit.ly/iktGmt. Let me know if you would like to participate, sending
me your email, first and last name, city and country. If I will not recognize
your name, please introduce yourself and let me know about your life and
interests, and why you'd like to do this. You may keep in touch with me for
clarification and coaching as you go through the self-study material.

FEES and DONATIONS: A special thanks is extended to the people who financially
support the ashram. We charge no dues or fees, and the ashram operates on the
loving donations of its members and participants.

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ONLINE Satsang
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We currently have several online discussions per week. Look here for details:
http://www.meetup.com/abhyasa-ashram/calendar/
https://sites.google.com/site/abhyasaashram/activities/online

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PERSONAL COACHING
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Our approach to training is mostly individual, one-to-one as the way Yoga
meditation and contemplation has been traditionally taught for thousands of
years. Personal coaching is available by appointment most days at 9:30am or
2:30pm. Please call or write to schedule a time. We also have regular satsang
gatherings, which are listed on the calendar.

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SPECIAL EVENTS
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Members and regular participants may visit the ashram for meditation retreats,
which most often are of great benefit in the regularity and depth of your
practices at home. Contact me to discuss times and your specific activities.

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MEDITATION RETREATS in INDIA:
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November 2012
Details are on the website:
http://www.swamij.com/calendar/rishikesh-retreat.htm
Registration:
http://sadhanamandir.org/IntensiveSwamiJ.htm

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CENTER FOR NONDUALISM
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A Community for Nondual Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy
Providing a "Sunday Alternative" for the Emerald Coast
SUNDAY, 10:00-11:30am (The conversations are so lively and rich that we usually
don't end on time.)
Meetings are held at the ashram with no rental charge.
At 9:00-10:00am each week we have a Deep Relaxation session of one form or
another. Details are announced each week
NEWSLETTER:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Center-For-Non-Dualism/
MEETUP CALENDAR (this is the main calendar for the Center for Nondualism):
http://www.meetup.com/center-for-nondualism/events/calendar/
WEBSITE:
http://www.centerfornondualism.org/