Life With The Divine
SADHANA EMPOWERMENT RETREAT: JUNE 30 - JULY 10, 2024
Join Beloved Sri Sakthi AMMA Narayani in this inaugural in-person ‘Life with the Divine’ retreat and receive Deeksha (empowerment initiation) into a daily spiritual practice and abhishekam puja. Devotees will have the profound opportunity to be initiated into these practices empowered by Beloved AMMA. Enjoy the devotional practices of yoga, pranayama, chanting, meditation, and abhishekham (ritual bathing of the deity) for a life with the Divine.
The retreat is open to all existing devotees and those who are new to meeting Beloved Sri Sakthi AMMA and wish to strengthen their connection to the Divine within.
DEEKSHA
Receive Initiation into Daily Spiritual Practice and Puja
AMMA’s intention for this retreat is to provide an opportunity for devotees to deepen their connection with the Divine through receiving spiritual practices empowered by AMMA and through their immersion in the retreat environment.
Participants will receive training in a daily yoga, pranayama, mantra, and mediation routine, as well as abhiskeham puja, the devotional practice of the ritual bathing of the deity. Retreat participants will receive Deeksha (empowerment initiation) from Beloved AMMA into these practices. The practices will be taught and established in the retreat environment, empowered by Beloved AMMA, and continued after the retreat as an ongoing sadhana (committed spiritual practice). A blessed Narayani murti (enlivened Narayani statue) will be bestowed upon devotees as a part of the initiation.
Deeksha means initiation or ignition. It means receiving a spark from the ‘great power.’ The soul of the Master acts as the spark which ignites the flame for the soul of the devotee.
DEEKSHA
Receiving Deeksha from a Master is already a profound blessing. However, receiving Deeksha directly from the Divine is a priceless grace.
Following the Deeksha (empowerment initiation), the devotees are required to maintain a 50-minute daily practice and once-weekly abhishekam puja when they return home to enjoy the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual blessings for a ‘Life with the Divine.’
Payment note: Please untick the "Add $90.82 to help cover our fundraising costs" box if you don't want to pay this money to Raisely. This money does NOT go to Narayani Peedam.
Narayani Devi |
Narayani Devi |
About Sri Sakthi AMMA
Sri Sakthi Narayani Amma, affectionately known as AMMA, is an esteemed spiritual leader in India.
With the aim of promoting love and wisdom throughout the world, AMMA facilitates connection to the Divine qualities within and service to others as a path to inner peace and a joyous life. AMMA has inspired millions worldwide with a vision of living a soul-connected life and taking the right action toward others through acts of service.
Sri Sakthi Narayani Amma is the embodiment of the energy of Divine Mother Narayani, committed to the upliftment of others through loving service and spiritual guidance.
THE JOURNEY: Retreat Itinerary
The 11-day in-person retreat will be held at Sri Narayani Peedam Sripuram, Tamil Nadu, South India. Peedam means ‘seat of the Divine,’ and the Sri Narayani Peedam and Sripuram temple complex is a place of devotion and Divine energy, Vedic culture, humanitarian projects, selfless service, and unconditional love.
June 30
The retreat will commence with a short briefing session after lunch, followed by a special Vedic fire ceremony (yagam) of purification to prepare us for the inner journey ahead.
July 1- 10
Daily practice of the spiritual sadhana - yoga, pranayama, mantra chanting, and meditation. Training in and practice of the abhishekam puja. Wisdom teaching sessions and engagement with the various Vedic rituals of the temple complex for healing, spiritual empowerment, and blessings.
*of special note is July 1st - the culmination of the 1000 days of Yagam of Lalitha Sahasranamam
During the 11-day immersion into the heart of the Divine Mother, time will be spent directly with Beloved Sri Sakthi AMMA to receive wisdom and blessings, as well as sessions facilitated by appointed trained devotees.
We will also have the opportunity to visit and participate in Beloved AMMA's humanitarian projects, including those related to education, environment, health, and feeding people. With selfless service, our hearts will be wide open! Additionally, during the retreat, retreat participants will receive three nurturing Ayurvedic treatments at the Sri Narayani Holistic Centre to support their energetic transformation and capacity to receive more of Beloved Amma's grace!
Accommodation
Sripuram Guest House
Accommodation will be at Sripuram Guest House 'B Block,’ next to the Sripuram Golden Temple and Sri Ananda Nataraj Mandir. Three healthy South Indian vegetarian meals will be provided daily.
Accommodations and meals are included as part of the retreat.
The Setting: Sri Narayani Peedam and Sripuram
Sri Narayani Peedam is the Seat of the Divine Mother. Pujas (sacred Vedic rituals) are performed daily to continually cultivate the Divine energy, which can be felt and received by those who spend time in the temple complex.
In 2007, Amma consecrated the Sripuram Golden Temple, a spiritual oasis for people of all religions. The intention behind Sripuram is for each person to realize the purpose of their birth, inspiring them to transform into enlightened beings. Depending on the time of year, between 6,000 and 60,000 visitors per day will come to Sripuram from all over the world to experience the positive vibrations of Divinity at work.
Our Hosts:
Through the blessings and invitation of Sri Sakthi Amma, long-term devotees who embody the teachings and practices will facilitate some of the retreat sessions. The Retreat facilitators for this retreat will be:
Dr. Jagatambe Narayani
Dr. Jagatambe Narayani lives and breathes Sri Sakthi Amma's teachings. Her life is dedicated to serving Beloved AMMA. As an integrative clinical psychologist, wisdom teacher, and expert healer, Dr Jagatambe combines her psychological training with the teachings and practices of Sri Sakthi Amma and wisdom of Vedic philosophy and Bhakti Yoga to provide deep transformation in a specialist supportive environment. Dr Jagatambe has spent most of the last ten years living, studying, and serving in Sri Sakthi Amma’s Peedam. Jagatambe’s bliss has been leading and co-facilitating retreats in India and sacred sites worldwide for many years.
Weam Zabar
Weam Zabar is an experienced registered yoga teacher, Reiki healer, psychotherapist, author of "Living in the Grey," and founder of Namaste.
Weam has helped thousands of people through yoga retreats, teacher trainings, and in the therapy room. Weam's teaching style is fluid, creative, and fun. Her enthusiasm, curiosity, energy, compassion, and passion are contagious. She sees the potential in every student and client to grow and is nourished by sharing what she loves. Weam doesn't shy away from nudging her students and clients through humor or deep dives into themselves.
Registration
Retreat Contribution
The heartfelt contribution for this 11-day retreat is $1,350 US.
To secure your place, full payment and registration are required before June 21st.
Any cancellation will be non-refundable but may be transferred to another person.
Ladies' Holiday: Special Notes for Women
Amma provided advice during the retreat for the ladies' monthly period (ladies' holiday). It is a time of "detoxification happening monthly in women’s bodies” and when the pranas of the body are not conducive to intense spiritual energy. Going to temples and holy places is not permitted. The body is also very sensitive, so it is best to rest during this time.
Day 1-3 of menstruation: You can attend the Sadhana Practice and some service projects, but you cannot attend the temple complex or practice puja. Please keep these requirements in mind when you book for the retreat.
Full payment and registration are required before 21 June to secure your place in this retreat.
Registration places will be on a first-booked and paid basis - places are limited to 30 participants.
