Inspiration for a new Humanity

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Inspiration for a New Humanity

An emerging paradigm

elcome to the inspiration for a New

man and woman dissolve their differences and become whole, a world that can be co-created with Nature, a world where God is not a myth, but a simple reality, a world where you and me can celebrate each others presence. It is a dream; a New Humanity. As a citizen of this planet, as a member of the human species, as a participant of this time, we have the possibility to engage in transforming the world we are living in. As Guruji says: By transforming yourself, you are transforming your world. It is an invitation to be inspired by the presence of a living Master, who can provoke the hidden God within us. We see the Master as a speaker of the consciousness. The Teachings explored are a practical ecospirituality pointing to the internal process of naturalization, to the cultivation of a deep inner knowing and a communion with existence.

Humanity. As a human being we have existed for thousands of years, slowly evolving into the way we are now. At this point, from every aspect of our lives, the questions arise: What happened to us? and What is this life all about? All over the world, people have started to investigate in which way we can give new direction to our evolution. As a result of our times, many Masters have evolved, bringing consciousness for growth and personal transformation. We, as an eco-spiritual Movement, inspired by the Teachings of Guruji Sri Vast, are actively engaged in realizing a New Humanity; an emerging paradigm where our daily human life is the experience of love, care and share. The core of our existence is love, beauty and sacredness. It is a world where human kind lives in harmony with all beings, a world where

I see you as me, as one who has the potential of exploring the peak of this life, the peak of yourself, the peak of your existence. I am not belonging to any country, to any religion or any culture. I just happened to be born in this human body, in this time; just on holiday from being formless. I see you as a fellow traveler, even if you dont see it.
Sri Vast

Teachings Vast Sri Inspiration Philosophy

uruji Sri Vast is an enlightened spiritual Master from South

India. A profound Mystic full of authentic joy, love, grace and a flow of natural wisdom, teaching celebration of Life as a way to Total Liberation.

Come, come, join the dance. Come, come be the song.

Sri Vast Ashram

A LIVING ANd LeArNING CoMMuNITy

India

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You are the architect of your world. Instead of going for a big walk against the war, go for a walk to see the flowers. The more people go to see the beauty of this Life, the more it becomes alive. The beauty becomes reality.

nspired by the profound Teachings of Guruji Sri Vast, this tropical oasis

of living meditation and contemplation offers a space to joyfully and practically engage in a sacred culture of devotion and eco-spirituality. With a daily rhythm that flows from the early morning bell through meditation, yoga, seva, chanting, satsang and devotional gatherings, this is a space dedicated to living in inspiration for a New Humanity.

Sri Vast

Sri Vast Ashram is located on the beautiful east coast of South India. North of Pondicherry town, within walking distance to the sea, it is two hours from the Chennai International Airport, and two hours from the pilgrimage site of the holy mountain of Thiruvannamalai.

ri Vast Ashram Sweden is home to the Bokelund Community, a global congregation devoted to a new model of sacred and sustainable living. It is a space that contains joy, love, music, dance, poetry, creativity, and meditation as a total experience of every moment.

The world needs communities where people can live collectively, to enrich each others existence.

Sweden

Sri Vast Ashram

Sri Vast
e welcome sincere aspirants to actively participate in the Community, using this possibility as a part of their spiritual journey. We host many programs and retreats on inner transformation and sustainable living. Bokelund Community is situated along the coastline of South of Sweden, near Halmstad. It is easily accessible from the International Airports of Gothenburg and Copenhagen. In the midst of the Swedish countryside, the Community is surrounded by picturesque natural landscapes, green hills, open fields, beautiful beaches and inviting leaf forests.

Satsang and Retreats G

uruji Sri Vast shares a profound wisdom of transformational spirituality around the world, initiating thousands of people to the Path of Total Liberation. Welcome to participate in the inspiration for a New Humanity.

You can dream that one day a new human will be born, that one day all the problems will be solved. Or, you can be reborn as a new human and enter into that new consciousness where beauty, love and sacredness are the core of the Life. Sri Vast

Meeting with a Master is a life changing experience. It opens up new possibilities of attaining inner silence, effortless living and a blissful experience of every moment. It is an inspiration for an enhanced life experience. Profound meditation techniques are taught to bring physical balance and mental harmony. This program is conducted in many countries around the world. Please visit our website for dates and details.

Inner K nowing
a day with the Master

This Retreat is conducted in many different countries in Europe and North America

Christmas Retreat
Celebrating the Christhood in You Sri Vast Ashram, India December 22 January 2

unique 12-day Celebration with Guruji Sri Vast, this retreat is a memorable gathering full of joy and spiritual discoveries. Nurture your body, evoke your spirit and celebrate the essence of Life. Guided by a living Master, this retreat is a profound invitation to explore the Christhood within. experience the deep wisdom of Inner yoga, practical spirituality, music,

community living, self inquiry, chanting, meditation, and transformational gatherings around Guruji Sri Vast. People from all walks of life come to Sri Vast Ashram India for Christmas to experience their silence, celebration and inner bliss. A wonderful way to celebrate a new and meaningful Christmas!

My effort is to make you to see the godliness in everything; in every single tree, in every single being, in every single stone - not only in the Himalayas. I want you to explore the Himalayas within you.
Sri Vast

Pilgrimage
a journey to mystical India
elcome to an inner pilgrimage. This Pilgrimage is a transformational exploration into the ancient Siddha wisdom of South India. It gives a taste of ancient culture and its spiritual richness. It is a memorable journey from Sri Vast Ashram through beautiful landscapes to the holy sites of South India. Travelling with the Master and fellow seekers brings joy and inner richness.

Yatra

Enlightenment
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exploring life on this planet.

living

An invitation to be in the Presence of the Living Master

he Living enlightenment retreat is an

exciting new journey into the unknown. The profound wisdom, shared by Guruji, helps us to enter into a whole new dimension of experience an inward journey - full of joy, full of love and full of light. It is a time for togetherness, silence, music, celebration, dance, bhajans, playfulness, laughter and transformation. This retreat is an eye opener, allowing us to meet and celebrate everyday life through t h e e y e s o f t h e en l i g h t e n e d one. W e l c o m e t o explore your transcendental Nature!

Sri Vast Ashram, India January 23 - February 3

Sri Vast Ashram, India January 13 - January 22

Sri Vast Ashram, India January

Mystics Way Retreat

expand beyond your limits
unique opportunity to celebrate the mystical practices of the yogic life in the presence of a living Mystic. From a profound experience of Total Liberation, Guruji shares that enlightenment is practically accessible by all through a process of inner transformation. The Mystics Way is especially for those with a thirst to further their spiritual experience and deepen their inner quest for self-realization. The techniques taught are unique and transcendental, giving participants an opportunity to learn natural yogic practices that nurture their growth. The five-day program contains profound meditation techniques, yogic disciplines, and Initiation into the Mystical Path.

If you want to follow me,

WildernessBliss the infinite

follow my Nature.

his retreat is an initiation to the Path of Paraparam - which means the infinite Bliss. It explores the nature of the predomesticated state. It is a non-dual experience where your inner world and outer world are not two different worlds. Freedom, bliss, peace and godliness are experiences of our distant memory. Layer upon layer of imprints and social dogmatism have brought us far from ourselves. This retreat helps you to get in touch with the innermost core of your life.

Sri Vast Ashram, Sweden, in August

Living enlightenment and Mystics Way are a prerequisite for participation in this retreat.

Liberate, totally liberate, until the question of Liberation disappears within you. Flow, just flow with the Life. In that flow, you and me will disappear, the comparison of your inner and outer world will disappear. Without knowing, you will realize that you are already there.
Sri Vast

Enlightenment
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living

h e L i v i n g en l i g h t e n m e n t re t r e a t i s an exciting new journey into the unknown. The profound wisdom, shared by Guruji, helps us to enter into a whole new dimension of exploring life on this planet. experience an inward journey - full of joy, full of love and full of light. It is a time for togetherness, silence, music, celebration, dance, bhajans, playfulness, laughter and transformation. his retreat is an eye opener, allowing us to meet and celebrate everyday life t h r o u g h t h e e y e s o f t h e en l i g h t e n e d one. Welcome to explore your transcendental Nature!

ri Vast International Foundation runs retreats and educational programs in a lush Tuscan paradise surrounded by olive groves, fruit orchards, vineyards and enchanted forests. The Villa is located outside the historical city of Lucca, near the Airport of Pisa.

in Tuscany

in lucca, Tuscany, Italy

July 17 - 26

yoga of Nature

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with its main campus in South India, is a vibrant educational center dedicated to the exploration of Natural Intelligence. It is an initiative to make the ancient wisdom of meditation, living in harmony with nature, mythology, and the art of enlightenment accessible to those who thirst for conscious evolution and inner transformation. We offer courses on Advaita Vedanta, yoga, Meditation, Natural Healing, ecoPsychology, ecology, Creativity and Mysticism. We offer short term and long term residential programs in a contemplative atmosphere.

he Institute for Meditation and Inner Growth,

nner yoga, conceived by Guruji Sri Vast, is a technique that reveals the natural state of being. A key to enter into the unknown, Inner yoga explores the dormant wisdom within, allowing the individual to learn from nature. Through its various techniques, Inner yoga liberates the body, mind, and senses from inherent imprints. Inner yoga techniques consist of many asanas of nature and pranayama practices. It views the human as a living being with natural functions and tendencies. When the human is not able to function and express its inner experiences naturally, imbalances arise in human nature. Inner yoga practice helps everyone achieve balance in the body and mind so that one can experience pure human nature; a new beginning to understanding oneself naturally.

Inner Yoga

INNer yoGA TeACHer TrAINING

Inner yoga Training includes theoretical and practical classes on the origin and purpose of asana practice, body movement and pranic breathing. This training is designed to bring greater understanding of how we can naturally participate in every moment, explore an expansion beyond our body and enter into a multidimensional experience. The profound interaction and communication with the wilderness heals and rejuvenates the body on various levels, bringing great insights of self realization. This course prepares participants to teach Inner yoga professionally; a beautiful addition to your existing yoga practice.
Introductory course 5 days Level one 2 weeks Level Two 2 weeks Courses offered in India, Europe, Canada, USA

www.inneryoga.org

the yogic way

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Yoga
he 4-week intensive Teacher Training offers a solid foundation to teach Yoga professionally. The course covers the deeper aspects of Yoga Philosophy, Asana Practice, Meditation, Pranayama, Kriyas, Bandhas, Mudras, basic Sanskrit terminology and Chanting. Our unique Teacher Training offers a memorable Ashram experience of Yoga the Yogic way. Learn how to teach the profound principles of Yoga that lay a foundation for a healthy, happy and balanced life. Welcome to explore the essence of this ancient Yogic science and embody its vital message. Upon completion of the course, 200 hours of certification will be awarded by the Institute of Meditation and Inner Growth.

Teacher Training

Holistic

Health

olistic Health approaches each unique person as a whole and the body as divine. It looks beyond the symptoms to the root of the imbalance, treating mind, body and spirit as one. This course is a journey into a world of natural health. It is an invitation to learn from the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, Naturopathy and various Asian healing practices. Here you will be guided by experienced teachers to unfold the wisdom of Natural Health and Healing.

COUrSe CONTeNT
Introduction to Ayurvedic Healing, Herbal Home remedies, Foot reflexology, Breathing Techniques, Natural Therapies, Massage, Yoga and Sattvic Cooking. This theoretical and practical education offers students a solid foundation in Holistic Health methods.

4 week training, India

Sri Vast Institute for Meditation & Inner Growth

4 week training, India

Sri Vast Institute for Meditation & Inner Growth

Yoga Acharya
yogic body and vedic mind
3-monTh program

he Yoga Acharya Training at Sri Vast Ashram India, translates the timeless wisdom of Yoga

into a way of Life. This training is for selfless, dedicated people who wish to live in the Ashram community for a longer period of time, with the intention of deepening their spiritual path and integrating ancient Yogic wisdom into daily life expression.

The Acharya program provides you with an opportunity

ACHArYA PrOGrAM
Students are offered deepened knowledge on Chakra Consciousness, Asana practice, Meditation, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandhas, Kriyas, Nadis, Mantras, Advaita - Vedanta, Yoga Sutras, Upanishads, Thirumandiram, Inner Yoga, introduction to Sanskrit and Tamil Terminology, Bhajans, Chanting, Sattvic Cooking, Seva and visits to ancient sacred temples.

to reach inner and outer harmony and to grow spiritually through Karma Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Satsang. The students get the opportunity to learn different aspects of yogic and Vedic philosophy. In a beautiful blend of discipline, freedom and dedication, daily spiritual practices, along with the yogic lifestyle in the Ashram, offer you the opportunity to gain clarity of life and its purpose. As an aspirant you will serve in the serene gardens, kitchen and permaculture landscapes alongside like-minded spiritual seekers, experiencing the transformational togetherness in the unique environment of Sri Vast Ashram, India. This 3 month educational program gives you a stronger foundation to be a guide and to teach the

Yoga derived from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning to yoke, to join or to unite, inner union of Atman (individual soul) with Paramatman (world soul). Acharya Sanskrit meaning a

multiple aspects of Yoga. During the stay, you will have the chance to develop a steady spiritual practice which can be integrated into your daily life. And, for you who are ready to truly immerse yourself into the profound wisdom Teachings, this program will be a life transforming experience. It is an opportunity to cultivate a yogic body and a Vedic mind.

monk, a Vedic guide, leader or a highly learned scholar of spiritual scriptures.

Permaculture Design Course Ethics of Ecological Design

Permaculture

umans are a natural species in the

ecosystem with great creativity to influence the world around them. The Institute for Meditation and Inner Growth invites you to join a series of inspirational workshops on Sustainable Living. each 1 to 3 day workshop outlines the complexities of our ecological impacts around the world. These short courses inspire a deep complicity with nature, empowering individuals to be catalysts for change, and to take practical action to transform our ecological footprint. Together students explore personal and global sustainability beyond the humancentric perspective.

Permaculture is a design approach to gardens, homes and communities that considers the intricate relationships that support life on earth as expressed in the diversity of our ecosystems. Through the careful observation of the structures, patterns, forms, textures, shapes and cycles of these relationships, students develop a deep understanding of the ethics and principles of Permaculture design. This course emphasizes the beauty and sacredness of Life while including the human species in the ecology of existence. Students learn to design and create sustainable edible landscapes and naturally harmonious living spaces with awareness and mindfulness. The ethics and principles of Permaculture design are explored and applied in the garden with a balance of theoretical analysis, observation and hands-on learning. Students share observations, realizations and designs in an open and supportive learning atmosphere. The Permaculture Design Course includes study trips to local ecosystems and model permaculture designs. Join this inspiring exploration of the Art of Nature in India, Italy and Sweden.

Sustainable Living
Topics include
Food Security Climate Change World Order and Trade Policy Life of Human Species Natural resources and the Quest for energy Practical ecology Deep ecology

Courses offered
5 days - Intro to Permaculture 2 weeks - Permaculture Design Course

Natural Healing Series

Inspire, Transform, Celebrate, Naturally

Inner Yoga & Chakra Consciousness

Understanding Oneself
his 10 day course gives you a deeper understanding of how you function as a natural being in body and mind. This course explores each Chakra in depth bringing clarity to adopted patterns and imprints and how to further evolve. The chakras are vortices of pranic energy at specific areas in the body which control the circulation of prana permeating the entire human structure. each chakra is a switch which opens up patterns of behaviour, thought or emotional reactions which may have been unconscious in our everyday life.

he art of healing is a quality which we all have naturally within

us. Imbalances in our body and mind activate the inherent healing force within us. Often we dont give space to our own ability and by approaching external help we never explore what we came with. return to your natural state which has all the resources for you to get back into balance.

Toscana Italy
This series, taken together or as individual courses, is for those who are interested in personal growth, family health care, and continuing a professional practice as a healer, therapist or counsellor. Through experiential living and learning participants acquire practical tools and techniques for a new approach to healing.

During this course you are introduced to Inner Yoga, a Yoga of Nature, which stimulates the flow of energy through the chakras and helps to activate them. This in turn awakens the corresponding psychic and mental bodies, allowing one to experience planes of higher consciousness. Learn a series of life changing tools and exercises that help you to grow beyond your past and inherent patterns thus inspiring you to live this life totally.

in Tuscany, Italy

October 2 - 11

The courses are conducted in a beautiful 18th century Villa near Lucca, Tuscany. The centre inspires joyful contemplation and meditative walks through enchanted forests.

Siddha Purusha
The Original Being

Eco Therapy & Natural Healing

Equilibrium of Life

E co Therapy & Natural Healing is a ten

day intensive course exploring human interaction with nature and the use of nature as a therapeutic element. This course sees the human as a natural being living in the ecosystem. It looks at the equilibrium of the human through this understanding and practically examines suitable natural therapeutic responses to different physical and mental states. Participants will gain practical experience in using therapeutic techniques for themselves and supporting those in need. Gain a deeper understanding of the healing powers of nature.

the human being; a state of being that is free from any kind of physical or psychological suppressions, where the non-dual experience is applied in every aspect of Life - a practical Advaita. During the course we examine the implications of our natural and cultivated tendencies. Through a profound practice we investigate the achievement of the four goals of life; Dharma (righteousness), Artha (prosperity), Kama (desire) and Moksha (liberation). This course will help you attain clarity in this planetary life, in this human nature and maintain the completeness in every moment, in every aspect of life. In this experiential course, participants learn unique meditation techniques for themselves and to give guidance to uplift and complete the purpose of this life. This course brings motivation to explore the peak of oneself; the Original Being - the Siddha Purusha.

T his ten day course explores the nature of

Tuscany, Italy May 8 - 17

Tuscany, Italy September 18 - 27

College for Transformational Studies, Sweden

education for a just, sacred and sustainable world
The College for Transformational Studies is dedicated to providing visionaries and pioneers an interdisciplinary education for a just, sacred and sustainable world. The College offers short term and fullyear programs, providing students a gap at any stage of life to discover their potential, purpose and function. The focus is on understanding the current world paradigm, and how to identify and participate in the emerging new paradigm. In this self-motivated learning atmosphere, a perspective of life beyond the human-centric standpoint is explored. This one year experiential program includes living and learning in community where students can practically apply what they have learned in daily life. The education includes study trips in europe and India.

Topics: emerging Paradigm Sustainable Future eco-Spirituality eco-Psychology eco-Therapy Creativity and expression

www.collegefortransformation.org

a space where a child is allowed to be a child Imagine a space where you can explore your inspiration,

Organic School
Children want to know, they want to touch, sense, learn and explore the world they live in. The Organic School is a learning adventure for children. Our classroom extends beyond the walls of our buildings, including every art and science. It includes the childs inner world.

where your curiosity leads to knowledge, where your natural response to the world is encouraged, where your creativity is cherished, where your participation is valued, and your inner sacredness is treasured.

Childhood itself is a pedagogy, a valuable life experience.

Guruji Sri Vast. It is a space to cultivate natural intelligence through a culture of sacredness, playfulness, learning and being. each child participates in practical engagements, projects, documentation and self-reflection in their learning adventure. Here children are present in the joy of learning and trust their inner knowing, resulting in mature human beings with the ability to respond positively in any moment, in any situation.

Our School is inspired by the transformational Teachings of

Curriculum
Children explore these themes with all their senses, in playfulness, laughter, enthusiasm and curiosity: Nature Studies Body Movement, Dance and Swimming Various Languages Crafts, Creativity and Fine Arts Mathematics Biology and Science Music, Singing and Theatre religions and Philosophy Mythology, History and Social Science Life Skills (Gardening, Cooking, Sewing, Pottery, Carpentry etc.) Geography Natural Health and Healing Computer Science Meditation and Yoga Games and Play

It is with this understanding that the Organic School

is created, to nurture the sacredness within and to bring forth young pioneers for a New Humanity.

For more information see

www.TheOrganicSchool.Org

nurturing the divine body

is a holistic wellbeing centre where spiritual healing is recognized as an integral part of your health. Caring Naturally is specialized in offering unique therapeutic retreats to support your entrance into a deeper awakening. Cleansing methods and therapies are adapted to the present modern environment and lifestyle. Our personalized therapy programs are carefully designed by our professional health consultants and highly experienced therapists offering a caring and meditative environment for deep relaxation and rejuvenation, nurturing your divine body.
Caring Naturally is situated in the beautiful and serene setting of Sri Vast Ashram, South India. Within walking distance to the beach, our Wellbeing Centre is two hours from Chennai International Airport, two hours from the holy mountain of Thiruvannamalai, and seven kilometres to Pondicherry Town with its blended French and Indian culture.

Caring Naturally

www.caringnaturally.org

Personal Spiritual Retreats

Anandhakriya
A

an awakening experience

Divia Deha
the divine body

ience to celebrate and worship your divine body. Allow yourself to surrender totally into the hands of devotional care. These purification methods offer a nourishing space to experience your inner sacredness. A cleansing ritual with the natural elements that reconnects you with the inner wisdom of the body. Divia Deha is a bathing of the soul and the senses. It is a meditative rejuvenation, calming your body and mind, nurturing and encouraging the stillness to arise within you. An exclusive retreat experience of being a unique form and beautiful expression of the Divine.

ivya-Deha is a profound retreat exper-

unique personal retreat,

Anandhakriya takes you to a profound level of physical and spiritual cleansing. With devotional care, our therapeutic methods detoxify and strengthen the body in preparation for deep levels of spiritual practice. This 21-day experience offers a nurturing space where the essence of your unique existence can be found. With personal spiritual guidance this profound inner journey calms and rebalances in complete harmony by activating

Your Personalized Program:

- Meditation Practices - Guided self inquiry - Daily 2 treatments - Morning Yoga classes and breathing exercises - South Indian vegetarian sattvic meals - Spiritual gatherings of Chanting and Satsang - Personal spiritual guidance

the bodys self healing potential. Anandhakriya is an awakening experience of ones unique Life Essence.

Your Personalized Program:

Daily 2 treatments Meditation Practices Pranayama Breathing Exercises Morning Yoga Classes Ashram Program and Gatherings Chanting and Satsang Personal Sadhana and profound Spiritual Guidance

THE

Foundation

Together we can bring change

A charitable, non-profit Foundation committed to advancing projects, research and educations worldwide in the fields of Climate Change, Ecology, Spirituality, Holistic Health, and pioneering Education for a sustainable future for all.

May all the beings in All the worlds be happy

Sri Vast International Foundation Sweden - Canada - USA - India

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