M O U N T M A D O N N A C E N T E R , S A N T A C R U Z , C A J U N E 1 S T - 4 T H , 2 0 1 7 THE HEART OF BHAKTI RETREAT

WITH AMITA STARK + EMILY PERRY www.bhaktiretreat.com Explore Authentic Yoga Practice in the Beauty of the Redwoods B H A K T I Y O G A | G E N T L E F L O W P R A N A Y A M A | C E R E M O N Y

Amita and Emily are thrilled to bring you this retreat that takes you beyond yoga posture practice & into the heart of the techniques and science of non- dual tantra and Bhakti Yoga.

Hanuman will be the energetic hub around which our time at Mount Madonna will flow. Mount Madonna is home to the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, where we will experience ceremony & ritual as a part of your retreat experience.

2 | H E A R T O F B H A K T I R E T R E A T Hanuman is the deity of service Retreating together includes & devotion, and as the temple ceremony, Dharma embodiment of prana, or talks, ritual, mudra, chanting, energy, Hanuman will serve as pranayama practices, as well as our archetype for living our flow and restorative yoga best, most fulfilling life. practices.

Our time together is intended Amita and Emily have both been to promote deep healing, heart inspired by the devotion, opening, & a calming of the service, & energy of Hanuman mind, all in the magical over the years; Amita served as embrace of a mountain a Priestess at the Sankat community founded by the Mochan Hanuman Temple for students of master North Indian over three years, & brings with yogi Baba Hari Dass. her a deep understanding of the practices. 3 | H E A R T O F B H A K T I R E T R E A T RETREAT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

Flow and Restorative Yoga Classes [solar and lunar] Dharma talks Pranayama Chanting Meditation Temple Ceremonies led by Amita Ritual and Sadhana [development of a personal practice] Redwood hikes and exploration [optional] Free time for Ayurvedic spa treatments [additional cost] Amazing vegetarian meals + community vibe Experience mantra as medicine

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6:30 AM Arati ceremony at the Hanuman Our Typical Temple 7:15 AM Meditation + Pranayama 8:30 AM Breakfast Day on Retreat 9:30- 12 PM Dharma Talk + Yoga Practice 12:30 PM Lunch 1:30- 3 PM BREAK 3- 4 PM Group practice + exploration 5:30-6:30 PM Dinner 6:30 PM Arati ceremony at the Hanuman Temple 7:30 PM Restorative/ Yin Yoga + Kirtan

5 | H E A R T O F B H A K T I R E T R E A T 19 Experience soul soothing peace & tranquility unique to Mount Madonna.

Forest bathe in the redwoods, meditate at the various temples & alters woven across the property. Slow down + realign...

6 | H E A R T O F B H A K T I R E T R E A T ACCOMMODATIONS

THE ROOMS AT MOUNT MADONNA ARE COZY + GROUNDING

Choose between single or shared accommodations, with shared or private bath [as available].

Rooms are hotel-style, without phones or t.v., for the complete getaway experience.

THURS JUNE 1ST- SUN JUNE 4TH, 2017

SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS : $550 SINGLE ACCOMMODATIONS : $650

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H E A R T O F B H A K T I R E T R E A T | 7 ACTIVITIES Schedule Ayurvedic Spa TO EXPLORE treatments at the Kaya Kalpa AT MOUNT Wellness Center; take a hike in redwoods, hang out at Āñjaneya's MADONNA World Cafe, shop at the amazing Oceanview Books & Gifts, spend time in meditation at the Sankaṭ Mochan Hanumān Temple: there many options available to support your retreat experience.

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H E A R T O F B H A K T I R E T R E A T | 8 Travel FAQ

Mount Madonna Center is located in the heart of the redwoods outside of Santa Cruz, CA. we arrive the afternoon on Thursday June 1st, and depart around 12:30 pm.

They are located at 445 Summit Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076. We do not recommend relying on GPS or google maps. Some online maps may route you on roads which are undeveloped and sometimes impassable. Always use Hwy 152 to get up the mountain. The directions linked below are the safest routes.

The closest airport to the center is San Jose International (SJC), about 50 minutes away. Shuttle service is available to the center; head to the directions page below to for specific directions to the center and shuttle information.

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H E A R T O F B H A K T I R E T R E A T | 9 About Amita

Amita Stark, M.A., RYT-500 teaches at Bhakti Yoga Shala in Santa Monica & Yoga Center of Minneapolis, & leads retreats, trainings, and immersions. A kirtan artist, priestess, mystic, & pilgrim on the path of Bhakti & Tantra, Amita is a student of master yogi Baba Hari Dass & former swami Sally Kempton. She is known for creating deep safe space for practitioners.

1 0 | H E A R T O F B H A K T I R E T R E A T About Emily

Emily Perry E-RYT 500, L.Ac. in based in California, &teaches Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Mindfulness & leads kirtan. Her classes & immersions are infused with energetic alignment, mudra, chanting, & pranayama. She teaches dynamic workshops at festivals, & leads retreats, immersions & teacher trainings globally. Her podcast, The Essence of Yoga, can be found on iTunes. www.emilyperryyoga.com

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Emily and Amita can't wait to connect with you, and share this potent & profound practice with you. Namaste!

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