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Spiritual Quest To India - March 10th to March 27th
Contact for all trainings and sessions: Phone Pauline 61 3 9017 5930 email: parvati_cmr@hotmail.com
Leonard Orr to visit Australia January 2011
Leonard is currently scheduled to come to Australia January 2011. Please EMAIL Pauline and register your interest if you wish to be kept informed of seminars or trainings that may be held by Leonard
Practitioner Trainings (Currently on hold)
Rebirther/Breathwork Practitioner Trainings involve 10 weekends which are normally held every second weekend over a twenty week period.
These trainings are very beneficial for those who wish to undertake Personal Growth as well as those who wish to become practitioners
Cost is $200 per weekend with discounts available for those who pay in full prior to the beginning of the training.
Venue: If you wish to organise a training in your area - contact Pauline
Strictly by appointment - usually last 2 to 31/2 hours.
Cost $250 first session, including book. $200 further sessions. (Special arrangements on costs can be negotiated if necessary)
It is recommended that 10 sessions are undertaken to achieve the optimum results. It is expected that a series of sessions will be paid for in advance.
Venues: Home visits can be arranged.
Group Sessions - Currently on hold
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Spiritual Journey To India
Spiritual Quest To India
to the Ashram of Sri Haidakhan Babaji, Immortal Yogi,
in conjunction with the Celebration of Navaratri –
(The Divine Mother Festival)
March 10th to March 27th
Haven’t you always wanted to experience the Real India?
This journey will take you to the lower Ashram at Haidakhan where
Navaratri will be celebrated.
Information on Babaji’s Ashrams can be found at www.HaidakhandiSamaj.org
Pauline
and Peter invite you to accept Muniraj’s
invitation to celebrate Navaratri
as part of their fully guided Spiritual journey
to Babaji’s Ashram at Haidakhan, March 2010.
"Just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for the organisation, support, love, & awesome experiences
you provided on my "India" journey. Your abilities to give so generously of yourselves created a feeling of
security for me in an environment which could have easily overwhelmed me!! So, see you next year (if not before)."
Love & Blessings, Deanne
Dear Brothers and
SistersShri Babaji and Shri Muniraj Maharaj
are inviting you all to participate in the Navaratri celebrations in Haidakhan.
The festivities will be at Haidakhan Ashram, Babaji's Ashram on the banks of the
Gautama Ganga river, the source of the River Ganges in the lower Himalayas from
10th March to 27th March, 2010.
Please come and join us in the dynamic Yagna, (fire ceremonies), soul stirring
bhajans, (chanting), and the sumptuous bandara's, (meals). It will not be the
same without you !
This Spiritual Quest will be facilitated by Pauline Win and Peter Bell. Between them, Pauline and Peter have made at least 30 visits to Indian Ashrams since the early 70’s and have the experience of organizing many groups with participants from all over the world. They have also been volunteers in Nepal where they lived with a local family and worked for 6 months. Pauline is the author of the book "Overcoming The 7 Inhibitors To Bliss," an excellent manual and workbook on Rebirthing/Breathwork and Leonard Orr’s 8 "biggies."
Thus
Babaji Spoke
"If
you are in peace, I am in peace
If you are troubled, I am troubled."
"If you are happy, I am happy;
so, be happy !"
"Have
faith –
everything depends on faith.”
Dates:
Arrive Delhi March 10th, 2010
Program begins March 11th, 2010
Return Delhi March 26th, 2010 (Hotel included for this night)
Q
Best to book flights home for March 27th .Price:
(Cost based on shared occupancy)
·
$AUD 1350 $USD 1250Note:
All monies must be paid by February 1st, 2010
$200 cancellation fee applies to cancellations and no cancellations will be accepted after February 1st 2010
Arrival in Delhi before 11.00 a.m. on the 10th March may incur an extra night's accommodation cost.
Includes:
·
Airport transfers* *Transfer from airport to Hotel for arrivals on the night of the 10th March and from Hotel to airport for those leaving on the 27th March, 2010.·
Travel to and from Ashrams ź Accommodation·
Most meals ź All trainings.·
Does not include Airline tickets, Visas, or Travel Insurance.Bookings & Payments:
All bookings must be accompanied by a $500 deposit. (Non-refundable)
For further details, contact Pauline Win or Peter Bell
- Phone 61 3 9017 5930
email: india_quest@hotmail.com
or
mail application to:
PO Box 9138, Scoresby, Vic, Australia, 3179
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For information on the Ashrams click link
HaidakhandiSamaj.org
Things recommended to take and other Logistics
The Divine Mother Festival is one of the most powerful spiritual experiences available today. The energy of the Festival has real value and practical application for you in today's Western society because the Divine Mother is the creator of all wealth, happiness and good health. She is the sustainer of the universe and prayers to her bring immediate results.
An ecstatic Divine energy of devotion with the kirtan and bhajans in the evening
Itinerary
(Very subject to alteration)
India Quest March 2010
Always remember India is India, and things very often happen in Indian time and at Indian pace. Be prepared for changes, stay calm & relaxed and enjoy. You are going to have an amazing Spiritual Journey.
Day 1 March 10 Arrive Delhi. Most flights arrive 10.00 pm to 1.00 am
Transfer will be provided from airport to Hotel for those arriving this day/night. Hotel rooms are usually not available before 11.00 am on day of arrival, although luggage can be left in the foyer.
If rooms are required before this time, additional payment will be required for each extra night.
Day 2 March 11 7.00 to 9.15 Breakfast.
9.30 a.m. Orientation, sharing & introductions with Peter & Pauline.
Afternoon Shopping for Ashram clothing.
Lunch & Dinner will need to be purchased on this day.
Day 3 March 12 7.00 a.m. Breakfast
8.30 a.m. Bus journey to Haldwani. This is a long trip and lunch will be provided on the way. Overnight stay at Hotel in Haldwani. Dinner will also be provided at night.
Day 4 March 13 Morning
Following breakfast, will travel by 4 wheel drive jeeps/vans about 25 km to Ashram. The road now goes to the Post Office only about 100 metres from Ashram. Porters will be on hand to carry the bags.
Please do not tip the porters. This will be looked after on behalf of the Group.
Afternoon Settle in & orientation.
Days 5 – 6 March 14 -
15 Experience
and familiarisation with Ashram.
Days 7 – 17 March 16 -
25 Navaratri Festival. Day
10 is set aside for spiritual weddings should any
couple wish to take advantage of this.
Day 18 March 26 6
a.m.
Finish packing bags and make way to jeeps to take us to Haldwani
for breakfast followed by bus to Delhi. Lunch will be provided on way.
Dinner will need to be purchased at night.
Day 19 March 27 Breakfast, pack up & goodbyes. Fly out of Delhi.
Transfer from Hotel to the airport will be provided for those leaving on this day.
A
Typical Day at the Ashram
Rise before sunrise & bathe, either shower or more preferably the Gautama Ganga River – the source of the Ganges. This river is reported to heal & soothe the soul of those bathing in it to wash away karma.
Then Chandan – A special paste is applied to the forehead to induce a "mindless state" which allows deep levels of mind relaxation and meditation.
Each morning will be a meeting/sharing with Pauline & Peter
Next is Aarti – ceremonial chanting, which is followed by Ceremonies, devoted to the Divine Mother – in the form of Parvati, Shakti, Durgi, etc. The feminine counterparts of Brahman, Vishnu & Shiva. Later in the morning the big Fire Ceremony then lunch.
During the afternoon a special English translation of the Shrimit Devi Bhagavartim – the Divine Mother Verses – and various ceremonies by the yogis take place.
Bathing again before Aarti, which is held around sunset.
Aarti – Chanting lasting around an hour. Very ceremonial and grounding. With special music & often spontaneous dancing & clapping. A very joyous end to the day. These are busy days and all worth the energy expended as it is returned 10 fold when you return to the West.
Intertwined between the ceremonies we will have regular sharings, and other activities. We will make time to visit the nine temples over the other side of the river, to meditate in Shri Baba’s Cave, and for those who choose, to trek up Kumaon Kailash Mountain, where Babaji meditated for 45 days without moving after manifesting his body in the cave.
Karma Yoga – A lot of maintenance is required to keep the Ashram clean and looking good. Different tasks may be allocated on a voluntary basis. Jobs will include making the flower leis, gardening, cleaning duties, etc. Karma Yoga is an essential part of Spiritual Growth and everyone attending the Ashram is expected to participate. Karma Yoga is often kept to minimum levels during the Navaratri celebrations.
This is an amazing spiritual and eye opening journey and your Mind will never be the same, having opened up areas of the Brain due to the energy of the Navaratrims and Yogic principles underpinning Navaratri.
You can also have Mundun (Head Shaving), and special Indian Healings.
Things Recommended to Take and Other Logistics
Exercise book & pen for journal/diary/notes
Padlock - preferably combination for dormitory door.
Soft bags rather than suitcases as the luggage usually needs to be carried a short distance to the Ashram. It can be a good idea to have the bags secured with a small padlock if possible. (Porters will be available)
A day pack (small backpack) for carrying drink bottle, snacks, etc.
Snacks for the bus journeys.
A good sleeping bag with inner liner – it can get quite cool at night
Pillow & pillow cases for comfort in bed.
Warm underclothing
Warm jersey, (pullover, sweater)
Good torch & spare batteries
Candles (can be purchased at Ashram) & a candle holder for safety. (Remember, good Ausy standard candles burn longer. 1 packet of 6 is enough.)
Adapter for electrical power if required (Power is 240 V)
Good walking shoes or boots. – for climbing Mt Kailash, etc.
Old sneakers or suitable footwear for crossing river. The river is usually not high at this time and crossings are usually by log bridges.
Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, moisturiser
Money belt for inside clothes for carrying documents and money. The hotels and Ashram have safes and it is a good idea to make use of these.
Swimwear for bathing in river – Ladies – one piece only and old T shirt & loose board shorts or long loose dress (for over togs). Men – ordinary togs or board shorts are fine.
Loose clothing such as Kaftan to wear to river for bathing. Must cover body. (Can be purchased in India)
Warm socks in case mornings are cool
A small cushion for sitting on in Temple if desired (& luggage room allows)
Thongs or sandals for toilets and showers
Vitamins, supplements if you desire. E.g. St Johns Wort & good all round Multi B supplement
A fork and spoon if you do not desire to eat with fingers. Your own cup can also be useful for Chai(tea) – metal or plastic.
Towels for Ashram stay. – recommend 3 smaller ones.
Insect repellent
Toilet paper for Ashram.
Small first aid kit (Peter & Pauline will have a first aid kit but the following could prove handy. Generally Doctors are available during Navaratri.)
o
Anti dihorea tabletso
Rehydration sachets (For making Electrolyte Solution. Dehydration of the body can be very common in India). In Australia from chemisto
Panadol or Aspirino
Bandaidso
Dry antiseptic powder (Optional)o
Safety pins – always handy in Ashramo
Sharp scissors (do not put in hand luggage)o
Bach’s Flowers Rescue Remedy from Health Shop or on-line.o
Constipation liquid or tabletso
Light rope and pegs for making a line to dry towels – we join it all together for everyones use.
Airline Tickets
Remember to book at least one month before departure date as your travel agent will need to get you an Indian Visa. (Very important)
If you book on-line, get in touch with your nearest Indian Consul, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane to get your Visa.
All details are on Indian Consul site – its actually easier by far to get a travel agent to do Visa as its very time consuming and the extra travel agent cost is minimal by comparison.
Arrival at any time on the 10th is fine – Programme starts on 11th March. Hotel room is paid for from night of 10th March.
Re travel to Taj, Sai Baba, Dalai Lama, etc.
Best afterwards – the advantage being you are familiar with India. Your transfer from airport is organised for 10th March only. Transfers cannot be covered for other days due to logistical reasons. Peter & Pauline will introduce you to their Indian Travel Agent who will be of tremendous assistance to get you wherever you want to go or we will show you other agents near hotel in India. Likewise, transfer will be available from Hotel to airport on 27th March.
Clothing
Ladies – Delhi is a very "modern" eastern city, so ordinary western clothing – jeans, tee shirts, ordinary skirts (whatever you normally wear.) both at Ashram and during travel. I always take at least 4/5 sets of western clothing for comfortable travel and a few long skirts or dresses for casual wear in ashram. We only need Punjabi suits (the fancy long top and pants) for Temple. Basic cost of mens special clothing approx. $50 - $70.
Basic cost of women’s. WELL!! Usually us girls go nuts. Buying all the gorgeous stuff, basically 3 to 4 pujabis at around $20 - $40 each.will do it. They can be as low as $10. Punjabis tend to be more expensive if larger size or if you wish to have them made up. They don’t charge to alter them and that can be done quite quickly. With the cheaper women’s punjabis you can get away with around $100 AUD for the 4.
We take a special morning/afternoon to get Punjabi suits and shops are just outside the Hotel. The shopping area is huge and is where ordinary Indians shop – so very reasonable (not tourist). We can also go to the tourist markets for fun.
Warning - On the 10th at arrival, be very careful of tut tut/taxi drivers offering to take you to see stuff. They whisk you off to their relatives/friends basement shop and charge the earth for stuff you can get in street for a lot less. If you wish to go somewhere, go in a group – not alone. I’m just being a "mummy" because I don’t want you to get fleeced.
PS If you have any nice shawls (woollen) bring 1 or 2 as this will save you buying them for early morning chanting and chandun (sandlewood paste and kum kum applied to the forhead for cooloing the mind)
Some nice costume jewellery can be taken with you for dressing up if you desire.
Men – Casual trousers, shorts and tee shirts can be worn both zt Ashram and during travel.
For the Ashram we recommend three Punjabi suits and a Lungi (long wrap around tunic) and a shawl is also handy if it is cool.
Water
Bottled water is recommended for Delhi and while travelling. Be sure to check the seals are present on the bottles and tight. Safe filtered water is available at the Ashram as long as power is available and bottled water is available for purchase.
Money
Money can be changed into Indian currency at the airport if you desire or at the Hotel, which has a money exchange desk. Money will need to be changed before leaving for Ashram. Indian currency can now also be purchased prior to arriving in the country.
Travel Insurance
Always recommended when travelling to third world countries.
Electricity
Power supply is 220 – 240 volt. An adapter will be required to fit into the sockets. Power supply is not always stable and they can experience long periods of blackouts.
Weather
It is Spring so it will be generally warm during the day but the nights can still get quite cool, especially at the Ashram.
Food
The food served at the Ashram is vegetarian and will largely consist of Dahl, rice and vegetables. We recommend you adjust to these foods (if you aren’t already) in the weeks prior to the trip. At the Ashram during Navaratri there is only one meal a day around lunchtime. There are several Chai shops where you can purchase drinks and snacks if you desire. Food can be taken into India so if you have favourite snacks, etc. you can take them with you.
Laundry
At the Ashram you will be able to wash clothes yourself or use the services of the washer person (Dobiman) who you will find very cheap and very efficient.
Immunisations
India does not require travellers to have any immunisations (e.g. Cholera, smallpox) but check with your own Government as to whether they require you to have any. Australians are not required to have any immunisations but consult your own doctor for advice.
And there will be more
Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding any matter you wish to enquire about or you think should be included in this list.