2025 Annual Himalayan Retreat
SEPTEMBER 12th - 14th
with: Pandit Dabral
Experience the chakras like never before! Beyond the rainbow, chakra scented candles and other propaganda. Understand YOUR subtle anatomy.
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Immerse yourself in the profound wisdom of the chakra system with Pandit Dabral. This transformative experience combines Pranayama and Meditation practices to ENERGIZE YOUR CHAKRAS and unlock the secrets of your SUBTLE ANATOMY.
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Pandit Dabral will share his insights and guidance to help you UNDERSTAND YOUR SUBTLE ANATOMY. Through a unique blend of PRACTICE and LECTURE, he will lead you through these ancient practices of consciousness, empowering you to activate and balance your chakras.
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In this transformative retreat, you will:
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Discover the secrets of the chakra system and its role in your spiritual journey
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Learn ancient Pranayama techniques to energize and balance your chakras
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Experience guided Meditation practices to awaken your inner consciousness
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Understand the subtle anatomy of the chakras and how to work with them
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Receive personalized guidance from Pandit Dabral
A RARE AND PRECIOUS OPPORTUNITY to study in person in an intimate setting with the WORLD-RENOWNED educator, Pandit Dabral. This is a chance to EMBARK ON A JOURNEY OF SELF-DISCOVERY and INNER AWAKENING, guided by the wise and compassionate teachings of Pandit Dabral.
Pandit Dabral brings a LIGHTHEARTED APPROACH to the VAST AND PROFOUND teachings of yoga, making it easy to absorb and apply. He weaves SANSKRIT VERSES with STORIES from the ancient texts, expertly guiding you through the PRACTICE of yoga, and revealing the DEPTHS OF WISDOM that lie within.
Our Guest Speakers: Pandit Dabral
Pandit Hari Shankar Dabral was born near Dehradun, India, in a family of Sanskrit scholars. He holds a Ph.D. in yoga philosophy and Sanskrit from the University of Varanasi, India. A disciple of H.H. Swami Rama of the Himalayas, he has been trained by Dr. Swami Veda Bharati for the past sixteen years and works closely with him in teaching meditation and yoga philosophy in Asia, Europe and North America. H.H. Swami Rama sent Pandit Dabral to the US in 1992. In 1994, Swamiji appointed Pandit Dabral as spiritual director of his Himalayan Institute in Chicago where he served for four years. Trained and authorized by Swami Rama to give initiations, Dr. Dabral has initiated many hundreds of people.
An inspiring speaker, he guides students in meditation in various centers in North America. Pandit Dabral is a senior teacher and coordinator of the International Himalayan Yoga Teachers Association and their teacher training program. He travels internationally to initiate and teach. Panditji is an experienced teacher in the Himalayan Tradition who is capable of bringing the authentic teachings of the yoga masters to all types of students. People of all ages enjoy his accessibility and humor. His knowledge of Sanskrit and the yoga scriptures is vast and comprehensive yet he is able to explain complex ideas in ways that are easy to understand and apply to daily life. He brings the experiences and knowledge of the Himalayan sages to life.
RETREAT SCHEDULE:
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th
4:00 pm Arrival and Registration
6:00 pm SUPPER
7:15 pm Orientation for new participants
7:30 pm Discussion with Pandit Dabral
9:45 pm Evening Prayers - Pandit Dabral
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th
6:15 am Morning Prayers with Pandit Dabral
6:30 am Discussion with Pandit Dabral
7:00 am Himalayan Hatha Yoga
8:00 am BREAKFAST
10:00 am Discussion with Pandit Dabral
12:00 pm LUNCH
1:30 pm Discussion with Pandit Dabral
3:30 pm Himalayan Hatha Yoga
4:30 pm Cultural Program
6:00 pm SUPPER
8:00 pm Discussion with Pandit Dabral
10:00 pm Evening Prayers- Pandit Dabral
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th
6:15 am Morning Prayers with Pandit Dabral
6:30 am Meditation with Pandit Dabral
7:00 am Himalayan Hatha Yoga
8:00 am BREAKFAST
9:30 am Check Out
10:00 am Discussion with Pandit Dabral
12:00 pm LUNCH
2:00 pm Departure
Retreat Pricing
Includes silence practice, workshops, hatha yoga classes and vegetarian meals with ashram experience.
(At the time of registration, please inform us of any dietary or other special needs).Please click on the price option to register.
Day Scholar Participant Options
Pricing - (per person – includes meals/unless noted)
$80 Friday Lecture only
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$275 Saturday Programs plus Meals (B-L-D)
($199 no meals)
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$150 Sunday Programs Plus Lunch
($99 no meals)
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$400 Fri-Sat-Sun All Programs plus Meals (D-B-L-D-B-L)
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$299 Fri-Sat-Sun All Programs no Meals
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Location & Accommodations
About 50 miles northwest of Chicago, Loyola’s Retreat and Ecology campus sits in the serene countryside of Woodstock, Illinois. The campus space is encompassed by 98 acres of greenery and serves as a peaceful place for spiritual and intellectual growth and connection with peers, colleagues, and friends.
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GREEN PROMISE
LUREC’s fundamental guiding principle is conservation on our campus through reducing, reusing, and recycling. Loyola is committed to restoring and maintaining the biodiversity of our campus, and during your stay with us, we invite you to take part in our mission of sus- tainability, conservation, and restoration. As part of our green promise, we installed a geo- thermal system in our north wing so that guests can enjoy the ground’s gift of warmth in the winter and coolness in the summer.
Address:
Loyola U Retreat & Ecology Campus
2710 S. Country Club Rd.
Woodstock, Il 60098
815.338.1032
www.luc.edu/retreatcampus/