Self-Realization through Yoga Meditation of the Yoga Sutras, the contemplative insight of Advaita Vedanta, and the intense devotion of Samaya Sri Vidya Tantra

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Fort Walton Beach, Florida, USA
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Special Events:

Meditation in Costa Rica
with Swami Jnaneshvara

September 12-26, 2009
(More information)

Three Week Yoga Meditation Retreat
in India with Swami Jnaneshvara

November 16 - December 6, 2009
March 8 - 28, 2010
Sadhana Mandir (Swami Rama Ashram)
Rishikesh, India
(More information)

February in Florida 2010
with Swami Jnaneshvara

February 4-24 2010
(More information)

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Traditional Yoga group at Facebook (Administrator)
Center for Nondualism group at Facebook (Administrator)

Center for Nondualism Newsletter
Center for Nondualism Myspace

Distance Learning:

My live streaming video broadcasts (Info page)
Direct link to live broadcasts and archives
Online Satsang group through facebook
 

Purpose of our Community

Our community of meditation and contemplation is devoted to serving 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." (See Self-Realization)

Yoga is traditionally taught, practiced and learned through close relationships 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 (Yoga, Vedanta, Tantra).

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. (Bindu, Tradition)

Activities

The activities below 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. There are three newsletters available, including one about local activities. Please contact me if you have any questions or requests.

See also: Beach photos Fort Walton Beach Local hotels

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Most of the time (ongoing) - in Florida

Daily Meditation:
11:30am-12:00pm
6:00pm-6:30pm
(except Sun am)
Most days Silent Meditation is 11:30-12:00 noon and from 6:00-6:30 pm (evening) most days. Satsang (Coming together in Truth) is some days after meditation. Please me know of your wishes.
(No Sun am meditation; See Center for Non-Dualism; No meditation May 12-14)
1st Friday Satsang
and Discussion
7:00-9:00 pm
First Friday of each month (7:00-9:00 pm), there is a longer Satsang and Discussion, along with a meal together. Please bring topic questions from sources such as Yoga Sutras, Upanishads, books by Swami Rama, or articles from SwamiJ.com. (more info)
(Food at 6:30 pm, after 6:00 pm meditation)
(Next: Jun 5, Jul 3)
Third Saturday
(fourth when the 1st day of the month falls on Saturday)
Satsang
10:00am-12:00pm
On the third Saturday (two weeks after first Friday program) there is satsang, topic discussion, and meditation. Please bring topic questions from sources such as Yoga Sutras, Upanishads, books by Swami Rama, or articles from SwamiJ.com. (When the 1st day of the month falls on Saturday, then the Saturday satsang is on the fourth Saturday of that month) (more info)
[Next: May 16, Jun 20, Jul 18]
Center for NonDualism
Every Sunday
Interactive:
9:30am-10:30am
Main program:
11:00am-12:00pm
Fellowship:
10:30am-11:00am
12:00pm-12:30pm
The Center for Non-Dualism is a community for people who share the Non-Dual perspective of Religion, Yoga, and Philosophy. The purpose of the Center is to provide a nurturing fellowship and create an environment that is conducive to learning and experiencing the oneness of Non-Dualism. Program is 11:00-12:00. Fellowship at 10:30 and until 12:30 after the program. Interactive program is 9:30 am (see the Center newsletter).
(Center for Non-Dualism)
Book Club
Most Mondays
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Currently we are the Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita by Swami Rama. Participants read a chapter before the gathering, and the discussions are based on those readings. There is a separate, private email list for this gathering and specific updates, etc. If you want to be on this list, please contact me.
Monday Masala
Most Mondays
7:00pm
Most Monday evenings: dinner at Bombay Masala, 326 Eglin Parkway NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32547, 850-862-0978. Please come directly to the restaurant at 7:00pm, or come to regular 6:00-6:30pm meditation, and we will go together to the restaurant. Note that Monday is also Book Club day (above).
Swami Rama Videos
Most Thursdays
6:45 - 8:30 pm
Videos of Swami Rama. We play, pause, discuss, and play some more.

Online "live" interactive streaming video broadcasts:

Interactive Online
SAT 8:30-9:30am
(Central time in US)

Live interactive streaming video broadcasts with Swami J. You can login and ask questions or make comments by typing into a "chat" box on your computer. You can see me, but I can only see your written notes. You can either participate this way, or just watch. (more info)

Bhagavad Gita Online
SUN 9:00-10:00pm
(Central time in US)

Similar to above, but moving through Swami Rama's book The Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita. (more info)

Special events in Florida:

Guru Purnima
TUE, Jul 7, 2009
TUE, Jul 7, 6:30-8:30 pm: Guru Purnima celebration (Silent meditation is 6:00-6:30pm). Annual celebration of the guiding force on full moon day. The actual full moon is 4:22am CDT on Jul 7, after midnight of July 6. We'll have tea and food, and share stories.
Daily
February in Florida
Feb 4-24, 2010
February 4-24 is set aside for daily gatherings in Florida (more info), spanning the three weekends of February. This is "off-season" here, with many hotels and condos available for very reasonable rates. All hotels are within 2-3 miles of our little ashram. Come for a day, weekend, week, or the whole month. Please contact me to let me know of your tentative dates of arrival and departure, as this will help with our planning.

Programs in other cities or countries:

Satsang on the Sea
May 28 - Jun 1, 2009
Satsang on the Gulf of Mexico. 4-night cruise on Carnival Cruise Line ship the Holiday. Rates are very low right now. Please book through vacationstogo.com for rates as low as $279. Swami J is in cabin R68.
Meditation and Satsang
Sep 12-26, 2009
Costa Rica
Meditation and lots of conversations and training in Costa Rica (More information)
Satsang
Sep 29 - Oct 2, 2009
Pittsburgh, PA
Evening satsang programs, Q&A in Pittsburgh, PA. Please contact me for contact information with the people in Pittsburgh who have the details.
Satsang
Oct 8-10, 2009
Buffalo / East Aurora, NY
Evening satsang programs, Q&A in East Aurora (Buffalo areas), NY. Please contact me for contact information with the people in East Aurora who have the details.
Three Week Meditation Retreat
Nov 16 - Dec 6, 2009
Mar 8 - 28, 2010
Rishikesh, India
Meditation Retreat with Swami Jnaneshvara at
Sadhana Mandir (Swami Rama Ashram)
Rishikesh, India
(More info)

Upcoming

Satsang on the Sea
Later in 2009/2010
Satsang on the Gulf of Mexico. 4-night cruise on Carnival Cruise Line ship that departs from Mobile, Alabama (100 miles west of Fort Walton Beach; about 2 hours by car). Rates are very low right near booking dates. You can book through vacationstogo.com for rates as low as less than $300 per person double occupancy.
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Personal times:

Personal time
Most days
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.

From time to time:

Mantra & Meditation Saturday evenings (7:00-9:00pm). Group mantra practice, including Gayatri, Mahamrityunjaya, Soham, and Om. (Once every few months)
OM Chanting
Yoga Room
Niceville
Group OM mantra chanting session of about an hour at The Yoga Room of Carolyn Reynolds, in Niceville. Great acoustics in the room!
6:30pm: Arrival and settling in
7:00-8:00pm: Om chanting
8:00-9:00pm: Snacks and chat
Satsang programs
Chicago, IL
New York, NY
Pittsburgh, PA
Dates TBA
Specific dates will be posted when known. Once posted, please contact me and I'll put you in touch with local people who can give you details about times and places.
Retreats  Occasional retreats at the beach, usually Fall or Winter during the off season of tourism. 
Other cities
in US
Although I seldom travel, there are occasional programs in other cities from time to time. Details of activities and locations are posted here when programs are scheduled.

Out of town visitors:

Extended visits  If you are traveling through this area of Florida and would like to stop by for a brief visit, you are most welcome to do so. If you would like to plan a more extended stay at one of our local hotels, and to visit regularly, please contact me to arrange schedules. Please note that this is not a residential ashram and there are no overnight accommodations; visitors stay at hotels or rental condominiums. See also:
Beach photos Fort Walton Beach Local hotels

Local offerings from our close circle:

Hatha Postures &
Meditation
DeFuniak Springs
Most Tuesdays, 6:00 pm, plus other times. Group and individual Hatha Yoga Postures and Meditation with June Enfinger in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, serving Holmes, Washington and N. Walton counties. Call her at 850-892-2615. See her website.
Hatha Postures &
Meditation
Niceville 
Every Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30-8:00pm. Hatha Yoga Postures and Meditation with Carolyn Reynolds at The Yoga Room in Niceville, Florida. See her Emerald Coast Yoga website or call her at 850-897-4454. 
  Other local links (Florida, USA)

*Changes in dates: The actual dates of scheduling on first Friday, third Saturday, etc. might be changed some months due to the ways the calendar dates align with the days of the week, or as needed to work around other activities. Any changes are noted in the descriptions above.

Fees: There are generally no fees for classes, other gatherings, or personal meetings. Donations from the heart are gratefully appreciated, but are never solicited. A monk of the Himalayan Tradition lives off of donations as much as possible. For those who question what is an appropriate donation, please balance your personal financial situation with typical amounts for personal services, seminars, workshops or donations to churches or temples. Then let your heart be your guide.

 

 

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This site is devoted to presenting the ancient Self-Realization path of the Tradition of the Himalayan masters in simple, understandable and beneficial ways, while not compromising quality or depth. 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.