A DAY IN THE REALM OF
HIGHEST CONSCIOUSNESS
There will be a one-day retreat with Rakesh on September 14, 2025. He will lead participants through the 5 final practices/stages of Ashtang Yoga, as described in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
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Praanaayaam: Breath control/exercises to open the sushumana (the channel to your
inner Self)
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Pratyaahaar: Turning one’s attention inward
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Dhaarnaa: Focussing and going deeper in one’s consciousness
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Dhyaan: Reaching the state of effortless and awakened alertness
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Samaadhi: The stillness of mind by which one’s highest Self shines and brings about
peace and ill umination.
* The 2 sessions of the day will be approached with ease and there will be open discussion
and sharing throughout.
** Please register soon, as seating is limited. See Ways to Register below.
*** For other inquiries, contact us.
Rakesh
From the age of 15, Rakesh spent much of his time in India with his guru, following the age-old Indian practices of yoga (uniting with the higher Self). He is the author of 6 books related to meditation and enlightenment. Four of his books are interpretive translations of significant Indian scriptures related to these two topics.
Schedule: Sunday, September 14, 2025
Session 1 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Lunch at retreat location12:30 – 1:15 pm
Outdoor walk 1:15 – 1:55 pm
Session 2 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Cost: $90
Location: 403-5500 Andrews Road, Richmond, BC
Ways to Register
1. E-transfer: Please make an e-transfer/interac transfer to lightofmeditation@gmail.com, and in a separate email, to the same address, send your security question for receiving the payment. We will then confirm your registration.
2. Cash or Cheque: You can also pay by or cash cheque, with cheques made out to Barbara Burgess and mailed to the same name at: 2475 Park Row East, Montreal, QC, H4B 2H8.
3. At the Retreat: Or you could pay when attending the retreat. Contact us beforehand to let us know you wish to attend. NOTE: Places reserved by advance payment will take priority over these reservations.