Assisi, in the ancient Umbrian hills of central Italy, is one of those special places where the spiritual presence is tangibly felt. It offers us a glimpse into medieval Italy that cannot be found in Rome, Milan, or even Florence. This is the place where Saints Francis and Claire, and many other mystics of the past and present, communed with God. We return year after year to Assisi to absorb the blessings of the Saints and be recharged by its rich spiritual atmosphere.
Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace;
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood, as to understand;
to be loved, as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.
Amen.
It is a heartfelt joy for Mirka to create retreats that journey to the country of her birth. This wonderful adventure into the heart of Italy is also an immersion into asana, pranayama, chanting, meditation, and the teachings and spirit of the ancient Seers. We will enjoy excursions to sacred sites in the area, where Francis loved to pray, like the Porziuncola and Eremo delle Carceri, and other special towns, including Gubbio and Spoleto. It is a gift to share this special place, entering together into the depth of practice, silence, and appreciation of Assisi's natural beauty.
This year we will be staying at the 3-star Hotel Dei Priori, situated in an historical building, dating back to the 17th century, right in the heart of the old city. Founded in 1923, the Hotel has been continuously renovated to keep up to date with the requirements of the modern traveler, and it has been catering to international clients for more than fifty years. The hotel will offer us delicious Italian cuisine at mealtimes and a beautiful room for our meetings and practices.
In our Silent Walking Meditation in the morning, we will have some immersion experiences at special sites around the town. The Morning Yoga Sessions will consist of a lecture followed by asana and pranayama practice. The Evening Sessions will be focused on the inner practices of meditation, self inquiry, pranayama and chanting. After dinner you are free to explore the beauty of Assisi by night, there are many things to do in the area.
The cost is US $2,290.00 including teaching, shared rooms for seven nights, and two meals a day while at the hotel. You are responsible for airfare to and from your home to Rome, and shared roundtrip transportation from Fiumicino to the Center. You are also responsible for meals away from the hotel and any additional transportation fees during excursions. If you have questions contact Mirka via phone 707-824-1093 or email mirkayoga@yahoo.com
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Thursday September 20th
We will meet at Fiumicino, Rome's international airport then, as a group, we will board vans and drive to the retreat center, a 2.5-hour drive through beautiful Italian countryside
5pm Opening circle
At 7pm we gather for dinner
Friday September 21st - Wednesday September 26th
7:30am - 8:30am Breakfast
8:30am Walking to Special Sites in Town
1pm Lunch
4:00 - 7:00pm Evening Yoga Session
7:30pm Dinner
After dinner explore Assisi by night
Thursday September 27th
7am - 8am Breakfast
8:00am - 10:00am Morning Yoga Session
10am Checkout of rooms
10:30am-12:30pm Closing Circle
1pm Lunch
A van will be available for transport to the airport after lunch.…Download pdf version
Cancellation Policy
75% refund if cancelled by July 20th,
50% refund if cancelled between July 20th and August 20th,
no refund if cancelled after August 20th.
A Non-refundable deposit is due upon registration
$250 US Dollars per person
Balance due in two payments.
First payment is due by March 20th and the second by June 20th.
$1020 US Dollars per person per payment
$970 US Dollars per person if traveling with a partner or spouse
Pay in full at registration and get $50 discount - a total of $2,240
Pay in full and get a %50 discount.
$2,240 US Dollars per person
$2,140 US Dollars per person if traveling with a partner or spouse
September 20 – 27th, 2012
$2,290 US Dollars per person
$2,190 US Dollars per person if traveling with a partner or spouse.
Space is limited to ten participants, so please make your plans well in advance!
Deposit due at registration:
$250 US Dollars per person
Balance due in two payments. First payment is due by March 23rd and the second by August 20th.
$1030 US Dollars per person
$940 US Dollars per person if traveling with a partner or spouse
If you choose to pay in full.
$2,290 US Dollars per person
$2,090 US Dollars per person if traveling with a partner or spouse.
Participation in this retreat does not fulfill the prerequisite requirement for AVI's TeacherTraining Program. Accomplish self-discovery and personal transformation.
