A Yoga & Meditation Retreat at Delphi – the Center of Ancient Wisdom
EXPERIENCE YOUR OWN CENTER AT THE CENTER OF THE ANCIENT WORLD-THE DELPHIC ORACLE AND THE COMMANDMENTS OF THE SEVEN SAGES
Delphi is the site where the two golden eagles met. They were sent by Zeus from opposite directions to discover the center, the navel of the earth. In Mt. Parnassos, amidst the majestic landscape of Delphi, the most magnificent and most renowned temple was founded in 7th century BC, the temple of Apollo, god of light, which became the spiritual center of the ancient world. In this glorious temple, the seven sages of ancient Hellenic wisdom inscribed the axioms or maxims, the commandments of moral and ethical living in order to achieve virtue. These were rather strong recommendations in the form of sutras, aphorisms, and formulated a paradigm for future generations, showing them how to live a life of wisdom, ethos and virtue. A legacy that holds true in todays world as it is depicted in the three primary commandments inscribed on the pediment of the temple of Apollo: “BE”, “KNOW THYSELF”, “NOTHING IN EXCESS”.
This Yoga and Meditation retreat brings us to the place where two totally different traditions, Hellenic and Yogic, meet like Zeus’s two golden eagles. Only in Vedic teachings we find the importance of self-realization (Know Thyself) and Buddha was the first yogi who made the middle path (Nothing in Excess) his core teaching. In spite of their differences and geographical distance, these two ancient schools of thought exemplify through their teachings that the way to salvation and ultimate wisdom is through personal transformation, consciousness and self-realization.
We will share their common wisdom in our talks and benefit in practical ways from such a depth of spiritual and philosophical thought. We will put to test within ourselves these ancient seeds of wisdom in order to disperse the roots of ignorance and tension. We will taste the nectar of bliss as illusion vanishes and mental knowledge becomes experience of truth in its glorious simplicity.
We will walk on the same grounds that inspired such wisdom; we will breathe the same purified air and share the same heavenly vibrations that made Apollo, the god of light, to choose as his home. Our home will be the Elatos Resort club, an alpine chalet hotel that is nested in the woods of Mt. Parnassos at an elevation of 1300 meters amidst fir trees in close proximity of Delphi.
Aims
This retreat will help you to:
· Learn, study and discuss the Delphic Axioms in relation to Yogic scriptures and practice
· Learn and practice the eight limbs of Yoga (yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, samadhi) in relation to the Delphic Axioms
· Learn and practice Vipassana Meditation, the art of achieving an optimum and harmonious life. This is the technique discovered by the Buddha and is called Mindfulness in todays western terminology
· Obtain a fresh look and approach to personal growth and development
· Hike the beautiful Mt. Parnassos and visit the ancient site of Delphi
Seminar Fee, Accommodations & Half Board (Breakfast & Lunch)
1450 per person in single room in a chalet (sharing bathroom)
Structure and Dates
Dates: April 13-20, 2018
Daily schedule:
08:00-10:00 Hike and Chi Gong & Pranayama in the woods (weather permitting)
10:00-11:00 Breakfast
11:30-15:30 Yoga or excursions to Delphi/Galaxidi/Corycian Cave
15:30-18:30 Free time
18:30-20:30 Study-Discussion and Meditation
20:30-21:30 Dinner
There will be an excursion to Delphi ancient site, Galaxidi and a hike to Corycian Cave through the ancient path that connects the Cave to Delphi.
Program times may vary.