5  DAYS  •November  5-9,  2016  JOSHUA  TREE,  CA

Vibrating  Silence  Retreat:  November  5-9  

We  warmly  invite  you  to  the  Fall  Meditation  Retreat!  Join  us  for  the  opportunity  to  journey  deep  into  the  Ocean  of  Consciousness.  Delight  in  the  depths  of  your  meditation  practice  amidst  the  beauty  of  the  fall  desert.  This  Retreat  will  be  a  powerful  opportunity  to  practice  Soma  Mandala  Abhyasa,  the  Nectar  Cycle  of  practice  as  the  treasure  of  Tantric  Deep  Meditation,  along  with  times  of  Silence,  Satsang,  Chanting,  and  meeting  with  Paul.  

This 5 Day Vibrating Silence Retreat is exclusively for practitioners of Neelakantha Meditation.  We  are  so  happy  to  provide  this  space  for  deep  practice  in  the  Great  Heart  of  Consciousness,  where  we  touch  the  profound  and  healing  Silence  of  the  Divine.  This  Retreat  will  expand  your  capacity  to  steep  in  the  Dynamic  Vibrating  Silence  and  Stillness  of  the  Heart  in  daily  life.  We  invite  you  to  join  this  time  of  retreat  into  the  sublime  spaces  of  deep  practice.  

Fall 2016Vibrating Silence Retreat:An Invitation to Deepen Your Neelakantha Meditation Practice

Vibrating Silence Retreat Registration for Students NOT enrolled in a 2016 Study Course.  Retreat  PRICING  can  be  found  on  the  REGISTRATION  FORM  

1. VS  Retreat:  November  5-9

Joshua  Tree  Retreat  Center  Joshua  Tree  Retreat  Center  (JTRC  is  a  unique  architectural  landmark  on  a  sacred  site,  built  largely  by  world-­renowned  architect  Frank  Lloyd  Wright.  This  land,  though  desert,  rests  upon  an  aquifer,  producing  an  intriguing  magnetic  effect  on  those  who  enter  this  ancient  and  sacred  space.  Located  just  outside  Joshua  Tree  National  Park,  and  full  of  open  spaces,  serene  vistas,  and  native  plants,  this  is  a  truly  magical  place.    

*JTRC  is  located  approximately  45  minutes  from  Palm  SpringsInternational  Airport,  1½  hours  from  Ontario  Airport,  1  ¾  hoursfrom  Orange  County  International  Airport  and  2  hours  from  LosAngeles.

PLEASE  NOTE:  We  are  not  able  to  offer  fee  adjustments  for  arrival  and  departure  dates  outside  of  the  given  Attendance  Options.    For  this  reason,  we  work  diligently  to  design  and  offer  a  wide  range  of  attendance  options  that  fit  the  needs  of  individual  students,  and  the  bigger  group  as  a  whole.  Please  make  arrangements  to  arrive  and  depart  on  the  dates  offered  above.  If  you  will  need  to  arrive  a  day  late  or  depart  a  day  early,  please  make  a  note  for  the  office  on  your  registration  form.  Thank  you  for  your  understanding.  

RETREAT  SCHEDULE:    Arrival  is  2pm-5pm on November 5th.  Please  arrive  in  this  window.  Departure  is  1PM, November  9.

FALL  RETREAT  REGISTRATION  

REGISTER  NOW    CLICK  HERE  Registration  Deadline  is  October  10,  2016  

MEALS:  

Delicious  and  healthy  vegetarian  and  non-­vegetarian  menus  will  be  provided  at  the  retreat.  All  meals  will  be  held  in  the  Dining  Area.  Light  snacks  will  be  available  outside  of  meal  time.  All  meals  are  included  in  the  cost  of  the  retreat.  

PLEASE  BRING  YOUR  OWN  SNACKS  OR  ANY  SPECIAL  FOOD  ITEMS  YOU  WILL  NEED  DURING  OR  BETWEEN  MEALS.  

Special  dietary  requests  will  be  applied  for  the  entire  group,  so  if  enough  people  have  the  same  request,  the  menus  may  be  adjusted  accordingly.  Vegetarian  and  gluten-­free  requests  are  the  most  common,  so  we  will  have  those  options  for  each  meal.  If  you  have  a  dietary  requirement  that  must  be  met,  it  is  suggested  that  you  plan  ahead  and  bring  whatever  may  be  necessary  in  order  to  supplement  the  meals  provided  at  the  retreat.  

General  Information  LOCATION  

Joshua  Tree  Retreat  Center  Joshua  Tree,  CA  92252  

Click  here  for  map  &  directions  

ACCOMMODATIONS  

• Shared  Accommodations• Limited  Single  Available• Comfortable  Rooms• Cooling  and  Heating• Short  Walk  to  Dining  Area

and  Meeting  Rooms

SHUTTLE/RIDESHARE  

Park  Avenue  Shuttle  PH:  760-­799-­4506  

AM/PM  Shuttle  PH:  760-­409-­8826  www.ampmshuttleservice.com  

*Car  rental  is  also  a  good  option

Rideshare  Board:  1. http://btyrideshare.boards.net2. Log  in  with  email:

mymeditationpractice@gmail.comand  password:MEDITATErideshareOM

3. Select  the  relevant  thread,  enteryour  information  and  click  reply.

WHAT  TO  BRING:  

• Asana  Mat,  if  you  practice  with  one• Sri  Rudram  Booklet,  Sourceboks,  notebook  &  pen• Flashlight  and  extra  batteries• Shampoo,  soap  &  personal  toiletries• Walking  shoes,  layers  for  staying  cool  and  warm• Sunscreen,  bathing  suit,  hat,  water  bottle

WHAT  TO  WEAR:  

Please  dress  casually.  Joshua  Tree  Retreat  Center  is  a  rustic  but  comfortable  environment.  The  average  November  temperatures  in  Joshua  Tree  are  70  degrees  high  and  45  degrees  low.  You  may  want  to  wear  sunscreen  and  a  hat  when  outside  in  the  desert  sun.  

For  information  please  contact  us  at:  SvatantraStudy@gmail.com  —  Namaste!