Return to Presence is a two day retreat into meditation, Yoga Nidra, sacred sound, music for wellness, embodiment, and restorative nature based practices—an invitation to step away from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with the peace that exists beneath the surface of the restless mind.

It will be held in a peaceful and serene retreat center SOHA-amidst the lap of mother nature.

This space is designed with great care and intention—from the flow of the day to the practices themselves—creating a welcoming space where there is nothing to achieve, perform, or prove. You are simply invited to arrive as you are, slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself. No experience necessary with any of the practices, other than an open heart to receive!

You will get to practice meditation and yoga nidra, and Guided by the wisdom Swami Yatidharmananda, a Himalayan monk from Uttarkashi, India, and complemented by Mokshajyoti somatic practitioner, cultural sacred sound artist, energy, sound healing practitioner & forest therapy guide and yoga practices guided by Rajesh Munirathinam. Through these practices, you'll be invited to cultivate a deeper sense of grounding, presence, and connection—with yourself, with nature, and with the community around you.

Both the days will be tied and flowing into one another, though it is also possible to attend just a day if you are constraint on time.

Whether you are new to these practices or have walked the path for years, this retreat is for everyone offers a nurturing environment where you can pause, receive, and remember the quiet presence that has always been within.

Swami Yatidharmananda is visiting from Sivanand Seva Samiti, Uttarkashi, a small town in the Himalayan region of northern India: https://www.sivanandsevasamiti.org/

This event is hosted by Mokshajyoti of Moss and Moksha LLC. And is supported by SOHA host-David Campbell and Michele Ribiero from Corvallis.

Flow of Days,

Sat Sep 19, Theme: Connecting with Presence & Stillness, quieting the mind

9:30am-10:00am (Doors open, arrival)

10:00am-10:30am, Opening of circle (Mokshajyoti)

10:30am-11:15am-Gentle Yoga (Rajesh)

11:30am-12:30pm-Yoga Nidra (Swami Yatidharmananda)

12:30-1:30pm-Lunch break (Bring your own lunch)

1:30pm-2:30pm-Interaction with the monk (Swami Yatidharmananda)

2:35-3:30pm-Nada Yoga, Yoga of Sound & breathe Practice (Swami Yatidharmananda)

3:35pm-4:20pm-Meditation (Swami Yatidharmananda)

4:30pm-5:40pm-Sound Bath (Mokshajyoti)

5:40pm-6:00pm (Closing)

Sun, Sep 20, Theme: Embodied presence, Cultivating presence through the body

9:30am-10:00am-Doors open, arrival

10:00am-11:15am-Forest Bathing walk (Mokahajyoti)

11:30am-1:00pm-Yoga Nidra & Meditation (Swami Yatidharmananda)

1:00pm-2:00pm- Bring your own lunch

2:00pm-2:50pm- Drumming, Rhythm & Improvisational music creation (Mokshajyoti)

3:00pm-4:00pm-Interaction with the monk (Swami Yatidharmananda)

4:05pm-5:00pm-Kirtan (Swami Yatidharmananda & Mokshajyoti)

5:00pm-6:00pm- Sound Bath & closing integration (Mokshajyoti)

Things to bring

Yoga Mat and Blanket for Yoga nidra

Comfortable clothing and layers suitable for weather,

Shoes to walk outdoors

Hydration & Water bottle, hats sunglasses, any personal items and medications

Journal and pen

Please note, that outdoor or indoor session will depend on weather conditions.

Please contact chumki.mossandmoksha@gmail.com for event details.

Donation to the Ashram

If you would like to make any donation towards the ashram and their humanitarian activities, please use the donation button, or you can do that onsite as well. If you would like to know about the ashram, where the monk resides.

https://www.sivanandsevasamiti.org/projects

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