Breathe – The Power of Pranayama
Weekend Meditation Retreat
July 27 – 30, 2023
July 27 – 30, 2023
Are you ready to experience the power of your breath and connect more consciously with your life energy? Join us at RYK Spiritual Retreat and Training Center for a transformative retreat on the science and art of breathing.
Our program offers ancient breathing techniques to awaken your source energy and help you melt into the bliss of existence. With practical teachings that fit into your daily life, learn the basics of breath, kriyas, and pranayama – an excellent start to a yoga breathing practice.
Connect with the life force to expand your awareness and connect more consciously to your emotions, thoughts, and life in general. Our practical approach to breathwork makes it easy to integrate into your daily life, while still honoring the classical yoga tradition of pranayama.
“Breath is life and life is breath. There is no difference between the two.” – Yogi Bhajan
Discover how to use your breath to initiate meditation, deep relaxation, and easily transform your health and wellbeing. Strengthen your nervous system, build your immune system and eliminate reactions to stress, promoting vitality and vigor.
Modern science has proven the benefits of harnessing the power of our breath. With measurable results such as lowering blood pressure, eliminating anxiety and negative reactions, depression, and even asthma & autoimmune diseases, it’s no wonder that breathwork is becoming increasingly popular.
The benefits of proper breathing go beyond just physical health. By learning to control your breath, you gain control over your emotions and experience greater clarity of thought, concentration, and productivity. You are more creative, prosperous, and feel a deeper sense of connectedness to the beautiful world around you.
By practicing different breathing techniques and meditations, you deepen your understanding and experience the breath as the essence of life and the Divine within us. Start breathing correctly, and watch your body, mind, and spirit achieve their fullest potential!
At RYK Spiritual Retreat and Training Center, we believe that learning to control your breath is the key to controlling your mind and your life. Start your journey towards optimal health, vitality, and spiritual awakening by joining us for this life-changing retreat!
“Our individual mind can either enslave or free us. Consciously and continuously cleaning and
regulating the mind is the recipe for a happy, fulfilling life!” – Cosmin Mahadev Singh
Included:
Program
3 days of activities
Daily Yoga, Pranayam and Meditation Sessions
Workshops based on the theme of the retreat
Sample Schedule
Yoga & Meditation: 6am – 8am
Breakfast: 8am – 9am
Yoga & Meditation: 10am -12pm
Lunch: 12pm – 1pm
Gong Nap: 1pm – 1:30pm
Hiking & Time Off: 2pm – 5pm
Dinner: 6pm – 7pm
Yoga Nidra (or Bonfire): 8pm – 9pm
Bed Time: 10pm
Skill Level
All levels welcome
Participants
Maximum 12
Food & drinks
Organic Ayurvedic Mono-diet, Organic Fruit
Organic Yogi Tea, Fresh Well Water
Housing
3 nights accommodation
“Ashram” – shared rooms
Tents – “under the stars”
Airport pick up & drop off
Car transportation from the Asheville airport to the retreat center.
Included:
Program
3 days of activities
Daily Yoga, Pranayam and Meditation Sessions
Workshops based on the theme of the retreat
Sample Schedule
Yoga & Meditation: 6am – 8am
Breakfast: 8am – 9am
Yoga & Meditation: 10am -12pm
Lunch: 12pm – 1pm
Gong Nap: 1pm – 1:30pm
Hiking & Time Off: 2pm – 5pm
Dinner: 6pm – 7pm
Yoga Nidra (or Bonfire): 8pm – 9pm
Bed Time: 10pm
Skill Level
All levels welcome
Participants
Maximum 12
Food & drinks
Organic Ayurvedic Mono-diet, Organic Fruit
Organic Yogi Tea, Fresh Well Water
Housing
3 nights accommodation
“Ashram” – shared rooms
Tents – “under the stars”
Airport pick up & drop off
Car transportation from the Asheville airport to the retreat center.
Seva
A big part of the experience is Seva! Serving and clearing some karma.
You can choose from:
- Kitchen Prep, Fresh Fruit
- Kitchen Cooking, Yogi Tea
- Kitchen Clean-up
- Bathrooms Clean-up
- Bonfire / Grounds
- Set-up/Break-down
- Admin / Coordinator
Cosmin Mahadev Singh was born in Romania – a country with a deep-rooted history in diversity and spirituality. His upbringing, enriched with a combination of old and new world teachings, set the foundation for an inner calling of growth and search for knowledge, which led him on his spiritual path.
Cosmin’s own world experience gives him the ability to exercise true empathy and compassion. His universal teachings transcend cultural and demographic boundaries and can be understood and appreciated by everyone. His teachings parallel the proverb, “give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” Cosmin goes beyond feeding you knowledge for a day. He provides you with the “know-how” to recognize and harness the necessary tools for skillful living.His approach uses cutting edge scientific research harmoniously integrated with the ancient teachings of Kundalini Yoga as taught by renowned global authority Yogi Bhajan.
PRICING
“Ashram” Shared Rooms
All Access Pass, 3 days
$599
“Ashram” Shared Rooms
Price Per Day
$249
Day Access + Meals + Workshops
No Overnight
$69
Tents “Under the Sky”
All Access Pass, 3 days
$399
Tents “Under the Sky”
Price Per Day
$169
Does not include: Airfare
Discounts: $100 discount for all that have attended previous RYK retreats.
$100 for you and your friend when you both sign up!
For more info please email: manager@rykyoga.com
What to Bring
Comfortable Clothes and Layers. Although we expect warm days, evenings and mornings could be cool, so pack layers. A light rain jacket might come handy. Remember to bring something to cover your head and shoulders for meditation. You might also want to bring along a sheepskin and/or a lightweight blanket for relaxation.
Sleeping Bag. Bring a sleeping and/or a blanket if you want to sleep in the tents “Under the Sky”.
A Journal. This experience may be transformational, and you might be surprised at what feelings and emotions that come up during your visit. Journaling often allows us to dig deeper within, giving you space to express what may otherwise be difficult to vocalize. Looking back at your retreat journal later down the line can also be a beautiful reminder of how much you have grown.
A Water Bottle. Staying hydrated is key as the processes and activities involved can be thirsty work! We will be drinking nature’s gift of clean, fresh well water. We will also provide Organic Yogi Tea.
Mala Beads. Yogi’s tool for chanting and meditation.
Flip-Flops/Slides. As you will be practicing barefoot, it’s useful to pack some shoes that you can easily slip on and off as you practice and each time you enter the main house.
Hiking/Walking Shoes. In this nature retreat you’ll want to ensure you have a good pair of hiking or walking shoes, so you are always comfortable.
Sunscreen. Since we will be spending a lot of time outdoors, you may want to pack some natural sunscreen.
Snacks. While we will be offering an organic ayurvedic mono diet designed for detox and cleansing, feel free to bring nuts, energy bars, or other food or snack items only if you need them.
Personal Items
- Medications
- Hair Dryer
- Feminine products
We will provide cotton yoga mats and meditation cushions.
Travel to RYK Retreat Center
We recommend you join us for the full weekend in order to make the best out of your retreat experience. Please email us if you have any questions about the arrival time or anything else, we are happy to help! manager@rykyoga.com
Flying
The closest airport is in Asheville, AVL (about 45 minute drive to the property).
For our students from Las Vegas: there are direct weekly flights from Las Vegas with Allegiant; other airline companies offer flights with 1 stop.
A bigger airport is in Charlotte, CLT (about 2hrs 30 minutes drive to the property). There are direct daily flights from Las Vegas with a couple of airlines.
Car transportation from the Asheville airport to the retreat center is included. Please let us know when you arrive so we can schedule to pick you up.
Note: if you arrive by car (personal, rental, Uber, etc) we will text you a pin location to make it easy for you to drive to the Retreat Center.
Travel to RYK Retreat Center
We recommend you join us for the full week in order to make the best out of your retreat experience. Please email us if you have any questions about the arrival time or anything else, we are happy to help! manager@rykyoga.com
Flying
The closest airport is in Asheville, AVL (about 45 minute drive to the property).
For our students from Las Vegas: there are direct weekly flights from Las Vegas with Allegiant; other airline companies offer flights with 1 stop.
A bigger airport is in Charlotte, CLT (about 2hrs 30 minutes drive to the property). There are direct daily flights from Las Vegas with a couple of airlines.
Car transportation from the Asheville airport to the retreat center is included. Please let us know when you arrive so we can schedule to pick you up.
Note: if you arrive by car (personal, rental, Uber, etc) we will text you a pin location to make it easy for you to drive to the Retreat Center.
