Karma Yoga - Selfless Service
A Retreat to India
24 Feb - 3 Mar 2018
“The person who gives with a smile is the best giver because God loves a cheerful giver.” – Mother Teresa
Selfless service carries within its folds an oxymoron for every service brings with it joy to both the giver and receiver. Awakening the heart comes from feeling no separation to others. Giving is one way to feel that oneness. This retreat will present within in countless opportunities to give those who can only give us back the joy of receiving from us. We will not only be doing volunteer work with charities, we will also experience the joy of giving without expecting recognition or thanks.
We will also learn to give ourselves what we need most. We will explore how giving ourselves and others are one and the same thing. No one can give anything that they lack. We be giving ourselves through a daily practice of Yoga, meditation, breathing, reflection, doing all we love and self care (think afternoon naps and ayurvedic massages!).
Selfless service carries within its folds an oxymoron for every service brings with it joy to both the giver and receiver. Awakening the heart comes from feeling no separation to others. Giving is one way to feel that oneness. This retreat will present within in countless opportunities to give those who can only give us back the joy of receiving from us. We will not only be doing volunteer work with charities, we will also experience the joy of giving without expecting recognition or thanks.
We will also learn to give ourselves what we need most. We will explore how giving ourselves and others are one and the same thing. No one can give anything that they lack. We be giving ourselves through a daily practice of Yoga, meditation, breathing, reflection, doing all we love and self care (think afternoon naps and ayurvedic massages!).
Location
Named one of the best Yoga retreat Centres in India, the Centre is run family-style by husband and wife owners Olaf and Emma who, with yogic dedication, provide true Seva (service) not only to their guests but also the greater community around Satsanga.
The Centre employs 27 staff, all of whom are from the local village. They are always ready to help and are a major part of the Satsanga community. They all strive to create an environment that supports your inward journey, so that you may find that you do not want to leave!
All rooms are offered on a twin share basis but please do not worry as there are plenty of chill-out areas for you to escape to during the day. That is, when you’re not practicing yoga, eating in the courtyard, or enjoying a dip in the vibrantly painted central pool!
Everything about Satsanga shows how much care has gone into creating an atmosphere of tranquillity and integrity. The Centre even offers in-house massages by the resident therapists and Ayurvedic cookery lessons. Outside the Centre however, the world does continue; there are beaches to explore, restaurants to try out and markets to visit.
Recommended Flights
Air Arabia
Outbound Bahrain to Goa
G9104 Departure Bahrain 23-02-2018 18:40 Arrival Sharjah23-02-2018 20:50
G9492 Departure Sharjah 23-02-2018 23:20Arrival Goa24-02-2018 04:00
Inbound Goa to Bahrain
G9493 Departure Goa 03-03-2018 04:40 Arrival Sharjah 03-03-2018 06:35
G9101 Departure Sharjah 03-03-2018 08:00 Arrival Bahrain 03-03-2018 08:10
Price
BD450 per person (shared room)
Upgrade to private room available subject to availability for additional fee of BD150
To book
Please call 17591565 or email info@namastebh.com
Air Arabia
Outbound Bahrain to Goa
G9104 Departure Bahrain 23-02-2018 18:40 Arrival Sharjah23-02-2018 20:50
G9492 Departure Sharjah 23-02-2018 23:20Arrival Goa24-02-2018 04:00
Inbound Goa to Bahrain
G9493 Departure Goa 03-03-2018 04:40 Arrival Sharjah 03-03-2018 06:35
G9101 Departure Sharjah 03-03-2018 08:00 Arrival Bahrain 03-03-2018 08:10
Price
BD450 per person (shared room)
Upgrade to private room available subject to availability for additional fee of BD150
To book
Please call 17591565 or email info@namastebh.com
What your package includes*
- Daily morning practice of breathing, meditation and Yoga poses (2.5 hour practice)
- Three vegetarian meals daily
- Your accommodation (7 nights)
- Transport to all the charity sites as described below
- Afternoon reflection sessions or restorative evening practices
- Your transport to and from the airport
- Daily morning practice of breathing, meditation and Yoga poses (2.5 hour practice)
- Three vegetarian meals daily
- Your accommodation (7 nights)
- Transport to all the charity sites as described below
- Afternoon reflection sessions or restorative evening practices
- Your transport to and from the airport
The Itinerary**
24 Feb
Flights land at 4am
6am early morning check-in
9:30am Breakfast
10:30 welcomes and opening circle
1pm Lunch
6pm gentle restorative class
7:30pm Dinner
25 Feb
8am Yoga
9:30am Breathing and Meditation
10:30 Breakfast
1pm Lunch
5pm lecture
7pm Dinner
26 Feb
8am Yoga
9:30am Breathing and Meditation
10:30 Breakfast
1pm Lunch
2pm volunteering with children at Mango Tree
7pm Dinner
27 Feb
8am Yoga
9:30am Breathing and Meditation
10:30 Breakfast
11am volunteering with animals at WAG
1pm Lunch
7pm Dinner
8pm Yoga Nidra
28 Feb
8 am Yoga
9:30am Breathing and Meditation
10:30 Breakfast
12pm Lecture and Meditation
1pm Lunch
2:30pm volunteering at WVS Hicks
7pm Dinner
1 Mar
8am Yoga
9:30am Breathing and Meditation
10:30 Breakfast
1pm Lunch
2:30pm volunteering with children at El Shaddai
7pm Dinner
2 Mar
8am Yoga
9:30am Breathing and Meditation
10:30 Breakfast
1pm Lunch
5pm Closing Circle
7pm Dinner
3 Mar
Goodbyes (checkout before 12pm)
24 Feb
Flights land at 4am
6am early morning check-in
9:30am Breakfast
10:30 welcomes and opening circle
1pm Lunch
6pm gentle restorative class
7:30pm Dinner
25 Feb
8am Yoga
9:30am Breathing and Meditation
10:30 Breakfast
1pm Lunch
5pm lecture
7pm Dinner
26 Feb
8am Yoga
9:30am Breathing and Meditation
10:30 Breakfast
1pm Lunch
2pm volunteering with children at Mango Tree
7pm Dinner
27 Feb
8am Yoga
9:30am Breathing and Meditation
10:30 Breakfast
11am volunteering with animals at WAG
1pm Lunch
7pm Dinner
8pm Yoga Nidra
28 Feb
8 am Yoga
9:30am Breathing and Meditation
10:30 Breakfast
12pm Lecture and Meditation
1pm Lunch
2:30pm volunteering at WVS Hicks
7pm Dinner
1 Mar
8am Yoga
9:30am Breathing and Meditation
10:30 Breakfast
1pm Lunch
2:30pm volunteering with children at El Shaddai
7pm Dinner
2 Mar
8am Yoga
9:30am Breathing and Meditation
10:30 Breakfast
1pm Lunch
5pm Closing Circle
7pm Dinner
3 Mar
Goodbyes (checkout before 12pm)
About the charities
WAGS
Atul Sarin and Stephanie Panayiotou, with the support of a small group of dedicated animal lovers, having many years of animal welfare experience, decided to set up WAG with an emphasis on adoptions and sterilisations. They also realised that many cows in Goa are abandoned by their owners and are strays too; they face similar difficulties to stray dogs and cats.
More details on http://wagoa.com/
Mango Tree
Founded in 2012 Mango Tree Goa is a UK registered charity which supports disadvantaged children from slums and similar conditions in Goa regardless of their religion, caste or gender. The charity is administered entirely voluntarily which means that more of your money is available to fund projects on the ground in Goa.
More details on http://www.mangotreegoa.org/
El Shaddai
The El Shaddai Charitable Trust (ESCT) is a registered, non-profit Charity working in Goa and other States in India, implementing the Child Rights Act 2003/05 for orphans, street children and children coming from economically desperate conditions; cared and provided with food, clothing, shelter and education, for a better future.
More details on http://childrescue.net
*Please note that your package does not include Air Fares, donations, massages, tickets/tour, visa charges
** The itinerary is subject to small changes based on the groups' needs
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note that a Visa is required for all Bahraini passport holders
** The itinerary is subject to small changes based on the groups' needs
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note that a Visa is required for all Bahraini passport holders