Ritam Healing Arts

India Yatra: Journey to Mother India
2016-10-18 - 2016-10-28
Namaste.

Hi Everyone,
Every year I try to make at least one journey to Mother India. It is always such a deeply inspiring and transformative trip that I look forward to it. We had such an amazing trip in February & March this year, I felt moved to go back again this year in October. This is a beautiful time to be there and we are looking forward to a very special and intimate pilgrimage. I am only taking a small group this trip, we still have a few spaces left if you would like to join us, there is still time to get an visa and airfares are still low, please contact Natalie in the office and we will help guide you through the process.
We will start in Delhi to meet up and begin our journey…than to the Taj Mahal in Agra for a day trip, next to Krishnas birthplace – Vrindavan ( during the sacred time of kartik ) from there we will visit many temples, sacred sites and spend time with great yogis and yoginis and deepen our expereience of Bhakti Yoga in one of the most sacred areas in all of India. Then we will travel to the sacred city of Rishikesh in the foothills of the Himalayas next to Mother Ganga and spend days exploring sacred sites, temples and caves in this ancient home of yoga.
The trip is taking place during the auspicious time of Kartik, known as the holiest month among all lunar months.
The cost of the training is $2200
$500 non-refundable deposit to hold your space
* Price includes all accommodations, group meals, classes, programs, group activites and group /ground transportation during program.
* Price DOES NOT INCLUDE international or domestic airfare, INDIAN visa or any personal extras.
We recommend that all participants purchase travel / trip insurance. This is usually inexpensive and always a good idea. We have access to a wonderful program, please email office for details ritamhealingarts@gmail.com.
* Full itinerary will be sent to students who register for the retreat.
To register please email Natalie in the office email address ritamhealingarts@gmail.com.
We have a limited amount of space for this Yatra, if you would like to join us, please register soon to hold your space.

10,000 Suns CD Release Kirtan in Ojai
2016-09-24 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ojai, Ojai, CA, United States
Hanuman Gardens – A private space (please email the office for address if planning on attending)

5pm: Swim!
6pm: Short Ram Dass Lecture
6:30pm: Indian food Catered by Anoo!!!
8pm: Kirtan with Saul David Raye
10,000 Suns CD Release! Atma Kirtan with Saul David Raye, Jim Beckwith & special musical guests
— $20 Suggested Donation

Psychology and Lifestyle of Yoga
2016-09-03 14:30 - 17:00 | Bhakti Yoga Shala, 207 Arizona , Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
The Psychology & Lifestyle of Yoga
with Jeffrey Armstrong & Saul David Raye
Saturday, Sept 3rd, 2:30-5:00PM
Join 2 master teachers for an inspiring day of asana, bhakti and jnana yoga!
Bhakti Yoga Shala
207 Arizona
Santa Monica CA 90401
COST: $35 PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Please email the office at ritamhealingarts@gmail.com to register.
TOPIC:
How can we stay balanced even during great difficulties and not be controlled by anger, fear, material attachment or the desire for sensual pleasure? Most indecision comes from not understanding the controlling material processes of the 3 gunas, and indecision exhausts one’s mental strength, and diminishes success.
So, how do we stand back from a quivering mind? When a yogi brings their manas (thinking, feeling, willing and memory faculties) to balance – they achieve shanti through correct yogic discernment or buddhi and soon become steady. Jeffrey & Saul, two master teachers will share some of the most effective yogic solutions they have learned over the years to steady the mind.
COST: $35 Pre-Registration Required – Please email the office at ritamhealingarts@gmail.com to register.
PERSONAL CHARTS:
Famous AyurVedic Astrologer, Jeffrey Armstrong, with over 45 years experience is available for a limited number of personal charts. Known for his incredible accuracy, wise counsel and spiritual insights. To make an ayurvedic astrological appointment your date, time and place of birth are required in advance.
For more info: jeffreyarmstrong.com
Reserve your appointment now: vasa@JeffreyArmstrong.com

Earth and Sky: A Soul Vinyasa Yoga at Bhakti Yoga Shala
2016-09-03 12:30 - 14:15 | Bhakti Yoga Shala, 207 Arizona , Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
Join Saul at Bhakti Yoga Shala for this soul-centered yoga class before his workshop with Jeffrey Armstrong.
The suggested donation is $20 and can be paid at the door the day of the event.

21 Day Online Sadhana - Love is stronger than Fear!
2016-09-01 - 2016-09-22 | Online
21+ Day Online- Group Sadhana Practice !
Love is stronger than Fear ! (Manifesting with LOVE + POSTIVE ENERGY !)
September 1 – 22, 2016
New Moon Solar Eclipse to the Fall Equinox
with Saul David Raye + Special Guests
via the World Wide Web + Tele-Conference Calls
When: September 1st – September 22 ( From the New Moon to the Fall Equinox)
Where: Wherever you are / You will need computer access, an internet connection and a phone line for the calls.
Cost: Sliding scale – $21 – $108
Dear Friends,
Namaste. I invite you to join us for our next 21 + day supported group sadhana practice. We will come together during the time between the next new moon and the fall equinox. The potent new moon on 9/1 is also a solar eclipse and marks a powerful new cycle of activation both personally and collectively. Our journey together will take us all the way to the Fall equinox which arrives on the morning of 9/22 ( in the US). Each online group sadhana has been a magical and uplifting process in which we come together as spiritual community, support each other in deepening our spiritual practice and create positive life shifts through the power of shared practice and community.
The theme of this 21 day group sadhana practice will be ‘LOVE is stronger than fear: (Manifesting with LOVE + POSTIVE ENERGY ! Love is the source of existence and when we tap into the source we are able access more energy in every area of life. Everyday we choose and create with either Love or fear. The collective is the mirror of our personal experience. We are all connected and that is revealed more and more each day: we share the same earth the same breath in the same future. For those of us on the spiritual path it is important that we continue to have faith in the power of love and create with that love. That takes dedication devotion and most of all perseverance. Our shared practice will focus on techniques to help us tap into the power of love within and the unlimited energy of Source that we are all made of. These programs are a great support in strengthening our own inner practice and being supported in an container of loving wisdom and inspiration.
Sadhana includes:
* Group support & guidance for your own 21 day Sadhana practice
* The power of spiritual community through shared intention and presence
* Daily teachings + inspiration + support to tap into your positivity + creative power
* Mantra’s for health, peace and prosperity
* Guided Meditations and deep relaxation with saul
* 4 Teaching / Sangha Calls with Saul
* Online private Face book group for sharing, connecting & support
* Powerful affirmations + techniques to tap into the positive creative power of the mind
* Getting clear about what you want to create with LOVE
* Universal Peace Meditation + Chant
*The teaching calls will be recorded and you can listen on your own time. The daily practices and meditations will be accessible through the internet and you will be able to use the course to support your own inner practice.
* Exchange is on a sliding scale from $21 – $108…
Pay what feels in alignment withd what you can afford and the benefit you receive.
To register: Please send paypal: atmayoga1008@gmail.com and specify ’21 day sadhana’ or contact the office to make arragments – ritamhealingarts@gmail.com .
Upon regsitration we will send you more info for the course.
Group Teaching Calls
Group Calls will be on the following dates at 6pm PST.
Each call will be about 60 -75 minutes and be recorded so if you cannot listen to the live call you will be able to listen to the recording via a link. A call in number will be provided to all participants.
Thursday Sept 1 – New Moon / Solar Eclipse
Tuesday Sept 6th
Wednesday 14th
Tuesday Sept. 20th
Purpose:
To Support each person in making positive, powerful changes in our lives, through inspiration, teachings, community and guided and supported practice. To deepen in strength and faith of heart and create with LOVE.
For Who:
For anyone who wants to join this process and make positive shifts in their life and would like support in doing this.
When, Where, What ?
How much time will it take has become a mantra of our time. Of course life is busy so we want this to be simple, practical and useful. There will be (4) 1+ hour calls to share teachings and support all of us throughout the process. Each day there will be a teaching, affirmation and practice ( some days will be repeated as to give time to give enough to do the practices). These will be shared through a private face book group (you are not on Facebook, it will be emailed to you.) The private Facebook group is set up and provides a safe space for everyone to share and support each other, a container with in the process. If you do not have Facebook you can still participate through the lessons and for the calls. In our experience having closed groups during a process focuses and personalizes the energy and is of great support for everyone during the process. To be clear this is not to exclude anyone, the private group allows the energy to be focused, contained and intimate so the energy of the group is honored and held.
* Exchange for the Program
We are offering this program on a sliding scale from $21 to $108. Pay according to what you can afford and find value in the program. If you are in a financial hardship and cannot afford $21, please send us a short email and we will make it available to you. We create value in our world by giving energy and value to what is important to us – this is the principle of energy exchange, energy exchange is an important part of the universal flow and exchange of life energy.
* Registration is thru paypal, please specify 21 day program and you will be registered. If you would like to make other arrangements please email us in the office – ritamhealingarts@gmail.com
Testimonials –
Yes! Yes! Yes! Saul David Raye’s Atma Yoga Teachings have deepened my practice and opened my heart to Bhakti LOVE. Stepping into Saul’s Atma Sangha is like being embraced by light and love while being fully seen. Most surprising is how FB is miraculously providing a deep and expansive container to continue the journey together. I can feel the power and pure intention of the community from afar and I am able to bring the practice into my daily life. With love, blessings and gratitude.
~ EG
“a unique sadhana with a daily theme, inspiration, and guided practice, each day building upon the last, creating a potent and powerful personal experience with the guidance, support and exponential powers of the collective. I loved it so much!”
~ DH San Francisco
“Experience exactly what you are destined to with the support and energy of a group! My first sadhana with Saul, I deepened my trust in my own knowing of my path, shared when what I was holding was too much to hold alone, and watched and listened quietly when my energy was low. I am in a major healing transition right now, and I firmly believe being in this group and doing the best I could each day helped me on this journey, keeping me protected and opening doors to love internally
and externally!” FR, Nashville
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Alchemy of the Five 5 Elements Yogic Wisdom & Soul Rejuvenation Retreat
2016-07-01 - 2016-07-08 | Blue Spirit Retreat Center, Costa Rica
with Saul David Raye and Special Guest Teacher, Vedic Scholar and Astrologer Jeffrey Armstrong

Join Saul and Jeffrey for this unique and inspiring summer retreat in magical Costa Rica.

A 8-day and 7-night immersion in the healing power of ancient yogic wisdom and healing practices, meditation, chanting, community and the profound rejuvenating power of mother nature and her 5 elements.

Nourish your body mind and soul with this special immersion retreat, as we dive into deep yogic wisdom and practice related to the 5 elements; earth, water, fire, air and ether. The five elements are essential to yogic wisdom and the key to deeper practices of physical, mental and spiritual rejuvenation. Drawing from the shared practices yoga, tantra, vedanta, ayurveda, jyotish (vedic astrology) and Mother nature, this retreat will offer you a chance to deepen your wisdom and practice of yoga and have plenty of time to renew your spirit to rest, be in nature, swim, surf, be in community, sing, dance and to just be yourself.

Saul and Jeffrey have know each other professionally for 10 years and have enjoyed teaching together for the last few years. They have a combined teaching experience of over 60 years and are both rooted in a deep love and study of the yoga tradition and many years of practice. This is a great opportunity to study with 2 master teachers. This program can be used as part of the Atma Yoga 300 hour program or as 50 hours of continuing education hours for yoga alliance teachers.

Location – We will be in beautiful Nosara at the Blue Spirit Retreat Center. Costa Rica is one of the most environmentally conscious countries in the world. We are surrounded by the beauty and power of nature here. Located in Nosara, the Blue Spirit yoga and meditation retreat center is perched on a hilltop over looking the Pacific Ocean and a three-mile white sand beach that is protected as a turtle refuge. The pristine nature, subtropical climate, dedicated staff, and the healing energy of the Nosara community create the ideal environment for your retreat, workshop, or training to become an unforgettable and deeply nurturing experience.

Cost
Double Occupancy
Mountain View – $1850
Ocean View – $2150
Superior Room with Ocean View – $2400

For private rooms or family accommodations, we can help to arrange offsite accommodation. Please email the office at ritamhealingarts@gmail.com for more details.

Includes : Meals, shared accommodations, all classes & programs.

Does not include – Airfare to and from Costa Rica, ground transportation to and from the retreat center or any extra activities such as massage, snorkeling, vedic astrology readings with Jeffrey Armstrong.

We have limited space for this retreat and expect it to fill quickly.

A non-refundable deposit of $500 will hold your space, $400 of the deposit is transferable to another Ritam program if cancelled more than two weeks before the program, $100 of the deposit goes towards administrative fees and is not transferable.

No Visa is required for American, Canadian or British passports for Costa Rica. Here is a link for the Costa Rican embassy for more information.

Air Tickets – There have been round trip tickets listed for under $450 during this time from Los Angeles, CA to San Jose, Costa Rica.

Yoga Sanctuary
2016-05-27 - 2016-05-29 | Milelja Retreat Center, Molivos, Lesbos, Greece

Heart Medicine-5 Day Bhakti Immersion Retreat!
2016-05-22 - 2016-05-27 | Unnamed Venue, Ojai, CA, United States
5 days of Kirtan, Yoga, Mantras, Meditation, Heart Wisdom Teachings, Ayurveda, Music, Community, LOVE + High Vibrations !
with Saul David Raye & Special Musical Guests
We invite you to join us for this special 5 day Bhakti Immersion retreat in magical Ojai, Ca.
One of the highs of this last year was our 5 day Bhakti Immersion last august. It was such good heart medicine we are doing it again this Spring. Every day the BHAV(mood) will be sweet, deep & full, we will start each morning with soaking in hot pools, Meditation + chanting the gayatri mantra + hanuman chalisa, deep healing atma yoga sessions, lots of kirtan, deep heart wisdom teachings from bhakti and tantra lineages. We will also learn to lead chants, play instruments, do lots and lots of kirtan, daily chanting of mantras, meditation, amazing food, soul family community and lots more kirtan ! and just hang out in the Bhav.
Bhakti means devotion, it is the path of love, it is the heart of Yoga. To understand Bhakti is to understand the essence of Yoga. In the core teachings of Yoga, it is said that without bhakti, without devotion, without deep love – true knowledge & awakening are not possible. Join Saul and special guests for this 5 day immersion training in the magical valley of Ojai. We will practice & experience Bhakti Yoga through study and practice of Bhakti Yoga, kirtan (chanting of sacred names), mantra practice, meditation, ritual, Yoga practice and learning how to lead kirtan and chanting ourselves. We will also focus on the study of Ayurvedic lifestyle principles; how to deepen our understanding of Ayurveda and how to help others with this great healing system. And of course deepening our yoga practice of heart centered, breath centered holistic yoga.
Bhakti Immersion includes …
* Daily Atma Yoga + Meditation Group sessions
* Essential teachings – modes of Bhakti & the Bhava’s of Yoga
* Learning to sing, play in and lead kirtans (no musical experience necessary, just an open heart)
* Learning to play Harmonium, Guitar, Drums and Kartals to lead with or support the kirtan.
* Understanding the Cosmic energies through the deities.
* Daily Mantras & Practices for strengthening the Spiritual Heart
* Daily Chanting of the Hanuman Chalisa, Gayatri and powerful mantra’s used for as tools for healing
* Daily Pranayama + Mudra Practice
* Understanding and teaching of the importance & power of the human Heart from Scientific & Metaphysical view points
* Integrating Bhakti, philosophy, kirtan & mantras in daily life and to share with others through teaching.
* Understanding the importance of all the Yoga’s Bhakti, Raja, Karma, Jnana, Tantra, Ha-Tha, etc ….and how they all fit together.
* Sacred Poetry – from great masters and your own …
* Ecstatic Dance
* Soaking in Hot Pool…
Please bring your instruments with you to the immersion – harmoniums, drums, kartals, guitar – if you would like guidance on buying harmoniums, drums or kartals please email the office – we have great distributors who would need at least 2 weeks to ship.
Immersion Cost – Price includes full program, food, shared accommodations and materials.
Early bird price $1108* until May 1, 2016 if paid in full
Regular price $1208 * after May 1, 2016
We have limited space for this event, register soon if you would like to join us.
Deposit is $500 and is non-refundable. If you cancel more than 7 days before the program then $400 can be transferred to another Ritam training program if approved.
This immersion can be used as 50 hour continuing education through Yoga Alliance as training hours.
Please send email to ritamhealingarts@gmail.com to register and for more information.

ShaktiFest and ShakitFest Pre-Immersion Divine Moon: Awakening & the Inner Path of Shakti
2016-05-11 - 2016-05-15 | Joshua Tree Retreat Center, 59700 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA, 92252, United States
ShaktiFest Pre-Immersion – Divine Moon: Awakening & the Inner Path of Shakti
May 11 – 12
ShaktiFest
May 13 – 15
Joshua Tree, CA

Join Saul, Jeffrey Armstrong and musical guests for this special 1 1/2 day Shakti Fest Pre-Immersion in the amazing vortex of Joshua Tree, CA. This special immersion will allow for an opportunity to dive deeper into the Divine Feminine wisdom of Yoga and Tantra. This special event will allow those attending the festival to attune to the energy of the healing desert before the Festival kicks off on Friday morning.
This cost for the immersion is $108 for Wednesday + Thursday programs + free camping.
Thursday dinner is included in the cost.
For other meals, including Wednesday dinner and Thursday breakfast and lunch, meals can be purchased for $50.
Here is the schedule below for this exciting gathering:
Wednesday night
Afternoon Arrival & Tent set up
4:30 pm – Bhumi Namaskar: Grounding and connecting to the living Earth.- Yoga class with Saul
6:30 pm – Dinner Break
8:00 pm – Evening program – Divine Moon: Inner path of Bhakti & Shakti
Thursday
7:00 am – Sunrise Meditation + Gayatri Mantra
8:15 am – Light Breakfast break
10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Dancing with Shakti / Atma Yoga Class with Saul
12:15 pm – Lunch break
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Wisdom session with Jeffrey armstrong –
4:00 pm – tea break
4:30 pm – 6:15 pm – Nectar of The Moon: Healing with Yoga Nidraa + Meditation
6:30 pm – Dinner (included in immersion cost)
8:00 pm – ShaktiFest Evening Program with ShaktiFest Artists
***Free camping Wednesday + Thursday
***Food on-site available for Wednesday dinner, Thursday breakfast + lunch for purchase or bring your own food
***Thursday dinner is included in price of immersion
****You must purchase a festival pass in order to participate in the pre-immersion.
To purchase tickets for pre-immersion and for ShaktiFest, details here.

Bermuda Yoga Festival
2016-04-29 - 2016-05-01 | Grotto Bay Beach Resort, 11 Blue Hole Hill , Hamilton, CR04, Bermuda
Yoga Workshops & Kirtan

Healing the Hoop Retreat - Yoga & Kirtan
2016-04-22 - 2016-04-24 | Sunwater Spa/Catamount, Woodland Park, CO, United States
WITH CELINDA KAELIN, SAUL DAVID RAYE, KAT TUDOR AND CINDY HUSTON

FRIDAY, APRIL 22ND – SUNDAY, APRIL 24TH, 2016
CATAMOUNT CENTER, WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO
‘Healing the Hoop’ is a three-day retreat to honor Earth Day & Black Elk’s vision. We are living in a time of prophecy; the elders have said that we have entered the time of healing and coming together as one, & that the Oneness of all things will be understood by all humans. We will gather together on the same mountain as Black Elk’s Vision, Tava (Pikes Peak) with the intention of healing the hoop of all creation.
Please join Celinda Kaelin, Saul David Raye, Kat Tudor, Cindy Huston and others at Catamount Center in Woodland Park Colorado for a weekend of intention, community, and global healing through prayer, sacred pipe, ceremony, education, yoga, art, & nature.

RETREAT SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY
Arrive at Catamount Center between 2pm-3pm to check in
4:30pm-6:00: Yoga with Saul David Raye
6:30-7:30: Dinner
7:30-9:30: Introduction to the weekend & Sacred Pipe Ceremony

SATURDAY
8:00am-9:30am: Meditation & yoga with Saul David Raye
10:00-11:00am: Breakfast
11:30-12:30: Indigenous Ethno-Biologic hike to see spirit trees and learn the healing properties of plants with Celinda Kaelin
12:30-1:30pm: lunch
1:30pm-4:00pm: Break, explore, be in community
4:00-6:30: Hoop making, mandala making, sacred hoop teachings with Celinda Kaelin & Kat Tudor
7:00pm-8:00pm: Dinner
8:30-10:00pm: Kirtan with Saul David Raye & friends

SUNDAY:
8:30-9:30: Hooping with Cindy Huston
10:00-11:00: Brunch
11:00-12:00: Check out & go to spa
1:00-2:15: Yoga & Yogic Spiral with Kat
2:30-3:30: Healing the Hoop with Water Ceremony with Celinda Kaelin & Kat Tudor
3:30-6:30: Closing Pipe Ceremony with Celinda Kaelin

Full Retreat Option: registration includes 2 nights in shared room, meals, & all scheduled activities
$380 Early Bird | $350 if registered by 3/15/16 | Space is limited! Sign up early!

Registration Options: Friday & Saturday Day Pass (no lodging or meals): $180/person |

Please email lori.glazebrook@sunwaterspa.com with roommate requests or we will choose a roomate for you.
*schedule subject to change
