Experiential CourseJanuary 24 — 29, 2025
Cleanse Your Body, Mind, and Consciousness
Clearing the Path to Create your Dream Life
Marc Halpern (Siva) and Andrea Deerheart PhD
Tuition: $650
Start the new year with a clean slate! During this program, we will explore removing the obstacles to living your dream life. Through cleansing the body with kitchari (the Ayurvedic superfood) and yoga asana classes; cleansing the mind with Yoga Nidra and control over the senses; and clearing consciousness through Yoga Nidra, satsangs, and meditation, the path is established for a powerful new start to the year.
Dr. Marc Halpern (Dr. Siva) and Dr. Deerheart, will support you on this beautiful journey that combines all of the tools above with journaling, periods of silence, and deep discussions about the cause of suffering and the nature of life. Students will be introduced to Ayurvedic concepts as well and come to a better understanding of the diet and lifestyle that will be most supportive for creating an optimum state of health.
Dr. Marc Halpern is the founder and President of the California College of Ayurveda. An Ayurvedic Doctor, Doctor of Chiropractic and a Sivananda Yoga Teacher, he is a leader in the development of Ayurveda in the West. His efforts toward building the profession in the United States have earned him awards in both the United States and India. In 1998, he co-founded the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine and was instrumental in establishing the standards for Ayurvedic Education. Dr. Halpern has written five textbooks plus the popular book, Healing Your Life; Lessons on the Path of Ayurveda. His newest textbook released in 2023 is Classical Yoga Therapy. Dr. Halpern is also the creator of the #1 best-selling meditation recording the United States; Yoga Nidra and Self-Healing.
Dr. Andrea Deerheart, founder of The HeartWay, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, dedicates her life to embracing living and honoring death. With extensive experience in guiding individuals through the complexities of life and death both physically and spiritually, she has become a beacon of care and healing. Her teachings delve into aging, well-being, cultural mythology, death and dying, along with compassionate care, grief, and loss. Dr. Deerheart is also celebrated for her innovative use of Yoga Nidra in end-of-life care, a technique fostering deep relaxation and self-awareness. As a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and certified End-of-Life Practitioner/Death Doula, she is the acclaimed author of “Yoga Nidra: Graceful Transitions” and “Elli’s Ride: Death beyond Imagination,” and has crafted textbooks for End-of-Life Practitioner Training. Her expertise is further enriched by her role as a Mythologist and Certified Classical Yoga Nidra Instructor.
Daily Schedule (subject to change):
Your course schedule has been designed by the presenter to provide a holistic educational experience, and includes course presentation time, meal times, and free time for you to enjoy the beach and the grounds and participate in the ashram’s daily programs. Lines in bold type indicate required course times.
Morning and Evening Satsang: community gatherings for meditation, chanting & teachings; sometimes a silent beach walk.
*Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes: available on outdoor ocean and bayfront platforms (beginner and intermediate levels offered twice daily).
DAY 1
6:00am – 8:00am Morning Satsang
8:00 am Inauguration Ceremony
8:30 am to 10:00 am Introductions and Course Session
10:00 am Brunch in the Annapurna Devi House
11:00 am Ashram Welcome & History Tour (meets at Reception)
12:00pm to 2:00 pm Course Session
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Yoga Nidra Session with Dr. Deerheart and Dr. Siva
4:00 pm Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes
6:00 pm Dinner in the Annapurna Devi House
8:00 to 9:45 pm Evening Satsang
DAY 2 – DAY 3
6:00am – 8:00am Morning Satsang
8:00 am to 10:00 am Optional Group Support and Exploration
10:00 am Brunch in the Annapurna Devi House
11:00pm to 12:00 pm Free Time/Rest
12:00 pm to 2:00pm Course Session
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Yoga Nidra Session with Dr. Deerheart and Dr. Siva
4:00 pm Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes
6:00 pm Dinner in the Annapurna Devi House
8:00 to 9:45 pm Evening Satsang
DAY 4 *Day of Silence and Inner Reflection (no afternoon course session this day)
6:00am – 8:00am Morning Satsang
8:00 am to 10:00 am Optional Group Support and Exploration
10:00 am Brunch in the Annapurna Devi House
11:00pm to 2:00 pm Free Time/Rest
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Yoga Nidra Session with Dr. Deerheart and Dr. Siva
4:00 pm Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes
6:00 pm Dinner in the Annapurna Devi House
8:00 to 9:45 pm Evening Satsang
DAY 5
6:00am – 8:00am Morning Satsang
8:00 am to 10:00 am Optional Group Support and Exploration
10:00 am Brunch in the Annapurna Devi House
11:00pm to 12:00 pm Free Time/Rest
12:00 pm to 2:00pm Course Session
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Yoga Nidra Session with Dr. Deerheart and Dr. Siva
4:00 pm Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes
6:00 pm Dinner in the Annapurna Devi House
8:00 to 9:45 pm Evening Satsang
LAST DAY
6:00am – 8:00am Morning Satsang
8:00 am to 10:00 am Course Session
10:00 am Brunch in the Annapurna Devi House
11:00am – 12:00pm Free Time/Rest
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Course Session
1:00 pm Graduation Ceremony
- Regular ashram schedule the rest of the day
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