An autumn retreat with Balakhilya das lasts a whole month, and you can spend it in an amazing atmosphere, being immersed in easy and effective meditations and learning the true meaning of yoga. This time the weather wasn’t perfect, but that did not bother those who came to meet Balakhilya das, to study Vedic spiritual knowledge, and to meditate along with...
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In the middle of May 2013, Kursk was the next place to host Balakhilya das. A small and cozy sanatorium in the countryside welcomed guests from different cities of Russia and Ukraine. All the participants were looking forward to hearing Balakhilya das’s lectures and take part in group mantra meditation practices. By everyday retreat tradition, Balakhilya...
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This time our retreat was held in Novosibirsk. Spacious Novosibirsk is the third largest city in Russia. Fortunately, there was a pine forest near the sanatorium we stayed at. This was an island of real peace and quiet… In their spare time Balakhilya das and other participants of the seminar often went for a walk there. All the meals at the retreat were...
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Balakhilya das, along with a team of assistants, stayed in Bishkek for a week. He gave two public lectures: “Karma and Reincarnation” and “Meditation: the easiest way to harmony”. The number of visitors increased due to the live on-line broadcasting on our website. Balakhilya das and others noted a hearty, hospitable greeting and a very respectful...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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This retreat took place in a small recreation center in Koncha-Zaspa, not far from Kiev. It was easy to get to Kiev in just 20 minutes. Guests could stay in a hotel room or a detached house, or stay in Kiev and commute every day. Almost all of Koncha-Zaspa is covered with beautiful pine forest and small paths through the trees and buildings. A large number...
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