An Intermediate/Advanced Workshop

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam

Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania, USA

September 11 – 18, 2008

◊ Ramanand Patel is a valued senior yoga teacher and has been a student of Yogacarya Shri B.K.S. Iyengar since 1968 and also of H.H. Swami Dayananda Saraswati since 1991.

◊ Pandit Mukesh Desai is a traditional classical North Indian vocalist and a foremost disciple of world renowned Pandit Jasraj. He offers workshops on spiritual potential of sound.

◊ Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati has always graced us with his lucid and enlightening teachings. We sincerely hope Pujya Swamiji will continue this; the topic chosen is "Hanumanji in Ramayana". Swamiji also generously offers private interviews to students during his stay.

In this workshop Ramanand Patel will lead a series of asana and pranayama classes. Pandit Mukesh Desai will teach music as well as create the backdrop of sound in the yoga classes. This confluence of yoga and sound will emphasize receptivity of breath with ever deepening sense perception, opening the doors to an inward journey. The resonating expansion of awareness will illuminate the path to the divine source. Discourses in traditional Indian philosophy will bring about a deeper understanding of the Self.

Facility: This residential workshop is held in the lovely PoconoMountains of north-eastern Pennsylvania. There is a well-equipped yoga studio and a bookstore. Participants will have access to Vedic rituals performed by temple priests. All meals are delicious vegetarian cuisine.

It is a tradition at the ashram that students help with some housekeeping and kitchen chores.

Tuition Fees: As per very ancient tradition, there is no charge for the philosophy discourses offered as part of this workshop. Students are encouraged to make a traditional donation (called Guru-dakshina) directly to the Gurukulam at the conclusion of the course.

Fee* per person for registration, boarding, lodging, music plus Yoga and Sound classes is stated below, depending on the “Type” of occupancy requested. For those needing to stay beyond workshop dates due to long distance travel or difficult airline connections, limited accommodation is available at $80 per night. If you wish to attend all other events except the yoga classes you may pay $300 less than the fee stated below:

Type 1: Non-resident commuter …………………………… $700

Type 2: Double Occ.– renovated room, shared bath …..… $895

Type 3: Double Occ. – newer room, shared bath ………… $990

Type 4: Single Occ. – renovated room, shared bath …… $1085

Type 5: Single Occ. – newer room, private bath ……..… $1180

Type 6: Suite – Double Occ. – kitchenette & bath ……. $1280

Type 7: Suite – Tripple Occ. – kitchenette & bath ........ $1085

(kitchenette in Type 6 & 7 has no cookware or utensils)

* For every applicant you bring who completes the workshop you will receive a rebate of 5% of the total fee paid by you and that applicant. This rebate will be processed at the end of the workshop. To help keep the cost of the workshop to a minimum, please pay by a check rather than PayPal or Credit Card. Please visit web site at www.yogirama.com/scholarship.html for information on scholarship fund.

The Type of Occupancy requested by you will be generally offered on a first come basis after full payment. However, the exact number of units available is not known until a week before the workshop. In the event that you do not get the Type requested, you will be given a refund of the difference as per the above table. You may not claim any other compensation.

For more information please contact Nila Patel:

Nila Patel, Phone: 1-610-706-3196.

4926 Maranatha Way, E-mail: Nilasur@aol.com

Allentown, PA 18106. www.yogirama.com

To register: Mail the Application Form with your original signature and fee (payable to: Ramanand Patel) to Nila Patel

Upon receipt of the Application Form and the payment you will receive a Letter of Acceptance and other important information on travel and the ashram. You may send a deposit of $100 with the Application Form; the balance of the payment must be received by July 11, 2008. Failure to pay such balance on time will result in forfeiture of your place to the next person on the waiting list; no reminders will be sent.

Refund Policy: For a written cancellation request received before June 11 full refund will be given. After June 11 a fee of $100 will be deducted. After July 11 there will be no refund, unless an acceptable replacement can be found. Waitlisted applicants may cancel before being accepted; immediately upon being accepted the above refund policy will apply.

FOR REGISTRATION OR CANCELLATION PLEASE CONTACT ONLY NILA PATEL. DO NOT CONTACT THE GURUKULAM FOR THESE SERVICES.

Gurukulam will help with transport from Allentown airport or nearby bus stations if you inform Stan Melancon of your travel plans before August 11; more complete information on travel and driving directions, diet, telephone, other facilities and “Do’s and Don’ts” at the Gurukulam please visit www.yogirama.com/Flyers.html. .

Arrival: After lunch on Thursday September 11, 2008

Departure: Soon after lunch on Thursday September 18, 2008

Rev. Jan 2, ‘08