• 4 stages of concentration (Mooladara, Forehead eye , Crown Chakra, Backbrain meditation)
• Cleansing of our subconscious mind
• Self analysis

• Self discovery means a lot of transformation and changes to the mindset and values we hold.

• Observe the Crown chakra Atma Vibration very well have good rest and focus more on yourself
• Follow a vegetarian diet at least one week prior to the course (?)

• Changing of bio-rhythm to waking at 4 – 4:30 in morning

• Mostly in English from Gurumahan and if concepts are difficult it will be translated into English by wisdom teacher
• Language will be transcended during the practices

• Afternoon (are the afternoons free?) and evening (depending upon chemistry of the group) 

• Most of the sessions are given directly by Gurumahan with support of GnanaAsiriyar (wisdom teacher)
• The evening breathing sessions and possibly morning session may be given by Wisdom Teacher
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Dimension of the practice is possible only for a master like Guru to give

• We are going to have serious fun there will be both calmness sessions and also dynamic sessions
• Reserved for experience

• The participant must have attended completed the Vitality Yoga & Inner awakening (Third-eye & Crown chakra activation) from a UPF wisdom teacher

• 25 Hours as this is a intense course

• No. UPF’s system of initiation differs from other schools and the the formal initiation from a UPF certified wisdom teacher brings  the energy bond with the Guru 

• Most of the prana (vital life energy) is lost through speech. Silence preserves Prana and takes person deeper
• Silence is not mandatory discussing or listening to co-practitioners also help the meditation practices
• Practitioners are advised to hold/ practice a Silence from time to time
• Group interactions are also encouraged and many ideas and projects can spring up between different people
• Social integration and exchange is also one of the goals of organizing this Residential course.

• Jikoji center provide cushions and backrest to seat during the course 
• We recommend you to bring your own Yoga mats for doing Surya Namaskar
• We recommend you carry thick blankets/ sleeping bags for overnight Yoga Nidra sessions. Temperature can vary during the summer months from cold to hot, dress in layers

• Yes bring your own notebooks, diaries, water bottles
• You will be asked to fill out feedback forms

• Yes, there will be a certificate of completion from Universal Peace Foundation of North America – signed by Gurumahan

• Not needed but food needs to be taken in the right quantity neither too much nor too less.
• Have enough food that just satisfies your hunger, avoid over eating to maintain a light stomach.

Only vegetarian food will be served.

• White in classes, rooms of personal choice and outside recommended White but still your choice

• White represent’s calmness, also has all colors integrated in itself and also Light within
• Its pleasing for the eyes and brings down sense attraction which is one important step of Yoga (Pratyahara)

• All times whenever there are sessions

• Early to bed and Early from Bed
• Yogic Relaxation in afternoon after food from 3 pm

• In 3 days without any other major responsibilities of daily life, we get a chance to deepen our meditation and very different universal seeds are received in the presence of a Guru
• These experiences and energies then manifest individual energies at different times and aids self growth