Retreats - Testimonials

Retreat: Retreat from December 02 to 13, 2022.

The good that these days have brought me is immeasurable. I arrived without expectations, because I knew, from the orientation that was given to me before I signed up, that it would be something very serious and true. And I felt that this would be the right time and place to receive the instructions and directions for my spiritual journey. I received a lot!
The place is beautiful, the accommodation comfortable and cozy, sufficient for the purpose.

The food was delicious and very well prepared for the purpose of the retreat.
I received support in everything I needed in an appropriate way, but with respect for the silence. Everything is very organized and simple as silence teaches us.
A lot of wisdom and consciousness, and now I really start my journey.
One word: Gratitude, for everything and to everyone who dedicated themselves to this retreat. I want to come back soon.

Retreat: Retreat from December 02 to 13, 2022.

The time to leave has come, and now with the challenge of the retreat behind me, I realized how serene I am. The most impressive thing is that I am not at all anxious to return home.
Here at the Ashram everything is simple, but nothing is less than necessary. The retreat is very well organized and the care given by the residents is welcoming.
During the first 5 days of the retreat it rained a lot, my throat felt bad and I had an allergy crisis. To my surprise, I found extra blankets in my room and a message: "Get well covered". The extra blankets made the nights warmer, but nothing compared to how much the gesture of care warmed my heart.
For me, being quiet, not socializing, waking up at 3:30 am and eating two meals a day was not difficult. The challenge was really present during the meditation sessions mainly because of the discomfort and pain in my body from trying to keep myself in the correct posture.
I leave here calmer, less confused and knowing what I should do. It remains to me the responsibility to walk the path in the right direction.
Thank you Ashram City of Angels for the rich opportunity offered.

Retreat: Retreat from December 02 to 13, 2022.

I arrived at the Ashram empty of expectations. I wanted to be Krishna's flute, which, because it is hollow, God fills every day with His Love.
The silence that I found in the Ashram was not created by me, I surrendered to the Ashram's silence, I allowed myself, as I silenced opportunistic emotions that the lower mind kept pointing out as if those emotions were everything of what I am, wanting me not to see myself outside of them, while they that were created by me... maybe at some point they had a lot to teach me and, in this case, I thank them and release this dependency relationship and even if they come back someday, I learned in the Ashram the silence to recognize them, maybe even welcome them, but being sure that if the emotions are mine, they are not me.
Yes, I already knew. I am what I am! But in silence it is easier to realize yourself.
Emptying, letting the silence take the room of thoughts. Allowing, no, accepting the silence that I found, a silence that I had never felt, because even without saying anything, without making any sound, I had never been in silence.

Retreat: retreat from october 04 to october 15, 2022

 

Being at the Ashram for ten days was a very deep dive into my consciousness, accessing parts of light and shadow were difficult days, because dealing with our difficulties is very challenging.

I certainly leave here with a much, much greater love than when I came in. I just thank God for making this experience possible, the swamis and especially Gaya. Sriman Narayana I wish you long life and gratitude for your work.

Sriman Narayana's videos were very enlightening, besides the meditation technique that I will take to life.

With love, Fernanda

I could not fail to mention about the stay, I loved the room, bathroom and shower!

This nature was the most beautiful and magical I have ever witnessed.

Swami Sankara and Swami Ram thank you so much for the food, you do it very well.

Hare OM!