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Spiritual Retreat (Adhyatma) Shibir: 29/09/2013 to 01/10/2013 (Camp Contribution : Rs. 1500) Vivekananda Kendra,Ramakrishana Mahasammelan Ashram, Nagdandi, Achabal, Anantnag, Kashmir- 192201 ( J&K) Note Please read the instruction carefully and then apply. Reporting on 28 September by 1700 hrs. & to leave for respective place on 2 Oct 2013 1.Syllabus Medium : Hindi

Study and Practice of Yogasanas, Pranayama Yogic relaxation methods, japa and techniques of meditation Initial knowledge of Bhagavad Gita & Indian Culture Life and message of Swami Vivekananda Chanting of stotras, bhajans and songs for emotional culture.

2. Accommodation:
The Camp is fully residential. Simple dormitory accommodation is provided separately for Ladies and Gents. Sufficient bedding is provided on nicely furnished and warm wooden /cemented floors. NO COTS ARE PROVIDED. Common toilets and bath rooms are available and no rooms with attached bath/toilets are available. IT IS A PERFECTLY ENJOYABLE CAMP LIFE AMIDIST JUNGLES IN THE VALLEY.

3. Food:
food.

We provide simple but tasty and rich Kashmiri Hindu North Indian vegetarian

4.Weather:
Kashmir valley as such has a very pleasant atmosphere during September. 3344N 7509E / 33.73N 75.15E , [7] at an elevation of 5,300 feet (1,600 m) above sea level, at a distance of 33 miles (53 km) from the main state-headquarters Srinagar. Location of Vivekananda Kendra, Nagdandi, Achabal at the foot hill of jungle makes the campus area very salubrious, away from summer heat in the cool and fragrant jungle breeze. Abundance of fruits makes it a very healthy season. The average Max. and Min. Temp. during the Shibir period at Nagdandi can range between 15 deg. C and 22 deg. C.

5.How to Reach?
V.K. Nagdandi is about 12 Kms. from Khanabal, which is located 244 Kms. from Jammu, the nearest rail head, on Jammu Srinagar, National Highway. (NH-1A) Various modes of transport like comfortable 2x2 Super Deluxe and Semi Deluxe 18 seater buses of the State owned Road Transport Corporation, privately run Taxis on

sharing/passenger basis or full booking run regularly between Jammu & Srinagar. One can travel in these upto Khanabal but fare will be chargeable up to Srinagar. Limited number of buses and Taxis run between Jammu and Anantnag as well. Taxis and autos ply regularly between Khanabal and the main road near the campus. Srinagar is the nearest airport (just 70 kms. away from the campus). The campus is 09 Kms. from Anantnag town, which is also the District Head Quarter.

6. Who can participate? Any Physically and Mentally fit person in the age group of 3045 years. The participant should be able to perform various Yogasanas and exercises.

7. Indemnity:
The Vivekananda Kendra, Teachers and others connected with the shibir shall remain indemnified against any problem which a participant may encounter on account of his physical or mental health and/or during his/her journey to/from VK Nagdandi, Achabal, Anantnag, Kashmir.

General Instructions:

Participants should bring their necessary light bedding with mosquito-net, a torch light, writing materials, toiletry articles needed for entire duration of the Shibir. Prescribed dress for Yogasana Sessions: For Men: Any light colour loose T-Shirts and Track suits/Shorts For Ladies: Any light colour Salwar and Kameez . Tight dress or Jeans are not allowed. Apart from Yogasana and Shramanubhava sessions shorts are not allowed for any sessions. A good woolen sweater/pullover or a woolen shawl will be required during late evenings/early mornings. A woolen cap will also be required during mornings/evenings. Use of Mobile phones is not allowed during the teaching. Prayer, yoga sessions and other camp activities in the camp. Participation in all the sessions in time is compulsory for all the participants. Participants should report at Shibir office one day before the camp starts i.e. 28.09.2013 latest by 6.00 p.m. and can leave only next morning of the concluding day i.e. on 02.10.2013. Late reporting and/or leaving before the camp concludes are strictly not allowed. Going out of the campus venue, smoking, chewing of Paan / Paan-Masala, consumption of tobacco / alcohol or any other intoxicants are strictly prohibited.

For successful completion of the Shibir, adherence to above instructions is necessary.

How to Enroll?

Fill up the attached form (giving full and correct details) and send online to : panditajey@rediffmail.com. Camp Donation (Tax Exemption under Section 80-G of Income Tax Act.) can be transferred on line into Kendra Account: Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari, Branch Nagdandi, Kashmir, Acctt. No:4575000100046877, Punjab National Bank, Durga Nagar, Jammu. Enrollment will be on first come first serve basis and Registration will end on reaching maximum intake number i.e.25. or on 23.09.2013, which ever is earlier.

For any further information please contact:

Shri Ajey Kumar Muju : Mob: No: 094191-88446 e-mail <panditajey@rediffmail.com>

General Instructions ::
1. Participants should bring their necessary bedding with mosquito-net, a torch light, writing materials, toiletry articles needed for entire duration of the Shibir. 2. Prescribed dress for Yogasana Sessions: For Gents: Any light colour loose T-Shirts and Track suits/Shorts. Apart from Yogasana and Shramanubhava sessions shorts are not allowed for the other sessions. For Ladies: Any light colour Salwar and Kameez . Tight dress or Jeans are not allowed. A heavy woolen sweater/pullover or a heavy woolen shawl may be required during late evenings/early mornings along with a woolen cap. 3. Please avoid bringing tape recorders, i pods and other valuable articles. 4. Use of Mobile phones is not allowed during the camp. 5. Participation in all the sessions in time is compulsory for all the participants. 6. Participants should report at Shibir office one day before the camp starts latest by 6.00 p.m. and can leave only after lunch on the concluding day. Late reporting and/or leaving before the camp concludes are strictly not allowed. 7. Going out of the campus venue, smoking, chewing of Paan / Paan-Masala, consumption of tobacco / alcohol or any other intoxicants are strictly prohibited. For successful completion of the Shibir, adherence to above instructions is necessary Correspondence Address

Shibir In-charge Vivekananda Kendra Nagdandi, P.O. Achabal, Anantnag. Kashmir 192201

KnowYourDailyRoutine

06.00 07.00 07.30

Wake Up Pratahsmaran & Gita Recitation Yogasana & Pranayam

08.40 09.10 10.00 11.00 13.00 14.30 15.00 15.20 16.30 17.30 18.30 19.30 20.30 22.00

Breakfast Shramanubhava Lecture-I Group Discussions Lunch Chantings & Songs Tea Break Lecture-II Yoga Practices In tune with Nature Bhajan Sandhya Supper Anand-mela Lights Off