Satyanandashram Hellas celebrates Guru Poornima this year in a notably unique way as it is a momentous occasion which coincides with the birth centenary of our beloved gurudev Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati. An array of events have already been running throughout 2023, paying tribute to this great visionary who touched and transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people from all around the world.
Guru’s presence in our life is especially felt during the time of the July full moon when all the cosmic vibrations come into a particular alignment which makes it easier for the disciple to feel their connection to the guru tattwa, as on Guru Poornima, the guru touches the hearts of all his disciples.
During this auspicious time, it becomes easier for one to tune into the vibration of the higher consciousness. It is a time when disciples renew and strengthen their connection in the guru and rededicate themselves to spiritual sadhana.
Guru Poornima is your rebirth day – be ready
Empty yourself so you can be filled with music
Bathe in nectar and await the rising sun
As darkness disappears, shake your body and mind
Let your samskaras drop away
Tune in with me on the spiritual plane
And begin to live a beautiful new life.[i]
– Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Connecting to the Source 2023 – Bhakti Aradhana will be held at the ashram from Monday 3 – Tuesday 4 July.
Within the program Guru Bhakti, the yoga of remembrance will be commemorated (4-5-6 July).
There will be daily yoga classes and Yoga Nidra sessions of the Satyananda System of Yoga as well as discourses on the guru – disciple relationship and ways for spiritualizing one’s lifestyle, chanting and havan.
The ashram coffee shop will be offering mouth-watering home cooked goodies and beverages and the Yoga Bazaar will also be open.
The highlight of the program will be daily Satsangs on the beautiful grounds of the ashram with Swami Sivamurti Saraswati (Yoga Acharya and founder of Satyanandashram). Swamiji has the innate talent to inspire one to cultivate the greatest relationship of all, that of guru and disciple.
A special event to mark this memorable occasion is the Kirtan Concert and Kirtan Workshop with Tarana Chaitanya.
Kirtan concert Monday 3 July from 20:00 – 23:00 and the Tarana Chaitanya Workshop on Tuesday 4 July from 16:00 –17:00.
The kirtan concert and workshop can be attended separately from the program.
There is a contribution to the program.
• The first early bird booking and payment by May 20th.
• The second early bird booking with payment by June 20th. After July 20th, the contribution is standard.