In spring 2012 Balakhilya das made his first visit to Almaty, the capital of sunny Kazakhstan. The nature around the city was really impressive: majestic mountains, the Butakovka river, the Big Almaty Lake with its emerald waters. But the city itself is a metropolis, which is constantly in motion. Hurrying here and there, taxis and cars create a feeling of...
MoreRetreat in Crimea, fall 2012
This is the fourth year we have stayed at the same resort on the south coast of Crimea. When the holiday season is almost over, and the weather has not turned dank yet, we get together at the place with splendid sea views. The abundance of vegetation covers the local coastline, and you can watch the gulls taking their walks on the wet pebbly shore. Such...
MoreRetreat in Novosibirsk, October 2012
Siberia has very beautiful nature, even in the early spring and late fall. Our retreat was held at a hotel located not very far from the center of the city, so everyone could get there. A pine-birch forest near the hotel was a favorite place for taking walks and doing group and individual meditations. Aside from the public lectures of Balakhilya das...
MoreRetreat in Lvov, spring 2013
Even though by the beginning of April the snow in Lvov had not melted completely, there was a feeling that the world around was awakening after a long winter. White swans were swimming in the lake, still partially covered with ice. But to every participant’s inner world the spring came in at the moment of Balakilya das’s arrival. “Festival of...
MoreRetreat in Almaty, April-May 2013, September 2013
In spring 2013 Balakhilya das arrived in Almaty again. Anyone and everyone could attend his three public lectures: “The Vedas: an ancient science about the soul”, “Meditation: the easiest way to harmony” and “Yoga diet”. Balakhilya das, along with a small team of assistants, also visited the BAL (Big Almaty Lake) and had an unforgettable kirtan...
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