Each person living here feels the innate reverberations of the embodiment of Pure Consciousness in Amma and her stillness pervades through every moment of their lives
Amritapuri is her birthplace and main ashram. It is located in a remote fishing village in the state of Kerala in South India. In the beginning the ashram was Amma’s family’s home. The handful of brahmacharis and brahmacharinis (monks and nuns) slept on the sand under the stars. Amma had a small hut built next to her parents’ house. It doubled as a kitchen and sleeping quarters for Amma and the earliest female disciples. Darshan, Amma’s blessing and embrace, took place in the converted family cowshed. This small temple, known as the Kalari, exists today. It is used for conducting pujas and homas (Vedic rituals)
recommended daily schedule...according to the Darshans & the meditation/ teaching 04:50 a.m– 06:00 a.m Chanting of Lalita Sahasranama (Archana) the 1000 names of the Divine Mother 06:30 a.m– 07:30 a.m Chai/ tea - yoga 08:30 a.m– 09:30 a.m yoga / western or indian breakfast (according your personal diet) 10:00 a.m– 01:00 p.m treatment, meditation, readings... 12:30 p.m– 02:00 p.m Lunch 02:00 p.m– 05:00 p.m treatment, meditation, readings... 05:00 p.m– 06:30 p.m Meditation 06:30 p.m– 08:00 p.m Bhajans - Sanskrit songs 08:00 p.m– 09:00 p.m Dinner 09:00 p.m – 10:00 p.m Personal study, Meditation, Diary Keeping
or you can participate at a special YOGA & AYURVEDA Retreat In this course you will learn the fundamental principles of Sankhya Philosophy, Ayurveda and Yoga You will discover your unique dosha (constitutional body type) along with diet, herbs and daily practices to create and sustain health and balance in your life. Yoga asanas will focus on creating a balanced flow for each of the doshas and how to maintain an “Ayurvedic” approach to your yoga practice. Gentle Tridoshic (balancing to all constitutions) Pranayama will be introduced along with guided meditation and relaxation techniques. Each participant will have the great blessing to perform Seva is Selfless Service offered in the remembrance of the Divine Amma says, “Selfless service and repeating your mantra are enough for attaining the goal. If these are lacking, however much penance you do, you will not be able to attain the goal. If you do spiritual practices without performing selfless actions, it will be like building a house without any doors, or a house that doesn’t have a path to enter. Be courageous. Do not be idle. Love and beauty are within you. Try to express them through your actions and you will definitely touch the very source of bliss"
When is Amma at Amritapuri? Amma stays in Amritapuri about 4 months a year. She is in the ashram August and September and most of December. From January till the end of March, she usually tours India, staying at the ashram when not on tour. Amma travels internationally in April, May, June, July, October and November
Accomodation Amma has set up the ashram to comfortably accommodate the diverse people that visit and live here Private rooms for couples and families are usually available. Single men and women share rooms with same gender roommates. You may not be able to book a private room given the number of visitors. Some wheelchair accessible rooms are available. The rooms are simple, typically with mattresses on the floor. Most have an attached bathroom with a Western style toilet and shower. Pillows and sheets are provided
The Restaurants Simple, Indian style ashram meals are provided along with your accommodation. Non-spicy, western style food is also available. Free chai (tea with milk) is served morning and afternoon
Facilities Bank and ATM – change foreign currency and traveler’s checks, get cash advances on credit cards, and wire money, Internet access, International Telephone and Fax facilities, Photocopying Laundry Service, General goods, fresh water taps with drinking water are located throughout Amritapuri Swimming pool – open daily to cool off and go for a swim Library – spiritual and educational materials for children and adults. Children’s library has a small play area. Parents are encouraged to bring their child’s favorite toys, books and art supplies. (internal link to kids yoga) The ashram allopathic Medical Clinic and Pharmacy are open daily The Ayurveda Hospital and Clinic offer appointments and extensive Panchakarma treatments Massage and other holistic health care services are available Recycling and Composting Center – Committed sevites sift through trash from the Ashram and separate it for recycling, reuse, resale, compost and disposal
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