This time in Lvov everything seemed to be special. And that was not only because of the warm early Carpathian spring and comfortable sanatorium. Spiritual life is available for everybody, it is so simple. That’s what was experienced here. Two theatrical performances were staged. “The masks” theatre was about things preventing people from seeing the...
MoreRetreat in Alushta (Crimea), September 2011
Another seminar with Balakhilya das was held in Crimea during the period of September 10 to October 10, 2011. A big recreation center situated on the south coast of Crimea near Alushta was chosen as the place to host the seminar. Covered in verdure, 2-4 bed bungalows were situated on the hillside. Crystal clear sea waters lapped against a long pebbly...
MoreRetreat in Novosibirsk, fall 2011
The inhabitants of Siberia, and any other interested persons, could join a November seminar in Novosibirsk. The seminar was held at a sanatorium surrounded by the green and beautiful Zaeltsovkiy pine forest on the bank of the river Ob. Everyone who was interested in spiritual knowledge had a busy daily program. It included study of Bhakti yoga philosophy...
MoreRetreat in the Far East, fall 2011
At the beginning of October, guests and inhabitants of the far east could attend the Yoga seminar in the suburb of Khabarovsk. To make it happen, a nice cozy cottage with all necessary facilities was rented. It was located in a scenic place on the bank of the river Amur. Easy and effective practice of mantra meditation, Vedic philosophy, pure vegetarian...
MoreRetreat in Kiev, spring 2011
A new seminar was held at the beginning of May in the area of Koncha-Zaspa, one of the biggest recreation centers in the Kiev region. This legendary place would not leave indifferent even the most sophisticated travelers: fantastic views over the Dnieper river, coniferous-leaved forests, beautiful glades, lush vegetation, glimpses of the lakes through the...
MoreRetreat in Penza, spring 2011
May, 2011. A seminar with Balakilya das was held near Penza. Participants stayed at a guest house situated on the edge of a beautiful pine forest. The program of the seminar included: Congregational mantra meditation (singing mantras to the accompaniment of different musical instruments) Studying Vedic philosophy under the guidance of Balakhilya...
MoreRetreat in Saransk, spring 2011
Interesting meetings with students of different colleges and universities accompanied by music, mantras, herbal teas, and joyful mood. This is how it was. Many participants could understand Balakhilya das without...
MoreRetreat in Voronezh, spring 2010
In May 2010 the Yoga seminar was held in the suburb of Voronezh. A charming place on the banks of the river, clean air, quiet atmosphere, a group of like-minded people… All this contributed to a full experience of spiritual practices. The seminar offered everybody a precious opportunity to meet with Balakhilya das. He is an experienced teacher and...
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