Events for the Month of September 2010
Chant Night
Friday 3 September 2010 6pm-7pm
Location: Samata Centre Geelong
Cost: No Charge
Krishna Janashtmi Festival
Celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth at midnight
Saturday 4th September 2010
1pm – 2pm
Location: Samata Centre Geelong
Addictions II – Why we have Addictions
Saturday 4th September 2010
2pm – 4pm
Location: Samata Centre Geelong
Cost: No Charge
Book Launch of Swami Durgananda’s Book – Why Am I
Come meet Swami Durgananda and share insights into this amazing book
which offers spiritual seeks answers to the question – Why Am I.
Saturday 4th September 2010
4pm – 5pm
Location Samata Centre Geelong
Cost: No Charge
“The Healing Power of Love” – One Day Retreat
This one day retreat offers an oppo rtunity for thoses who have never been
to a full retreat to be introduced to this wonderful learning experience.
Following the theme for the year “Lotus of the Heart”, Swami Durgananda
will be giving a Lecture on “The Healing Power of Love”.
Saturday 11th September 2010
9.00am – 4.30pm
Location: Samata Centre Geelong
Cost: $111.00 (Registration for this event must be received by Friday 3 September 2010)
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Discourse followed by Chant Programme
Saturday 18 September 2010
2pm – 4pm
Location: Samata Centre Geelong
Cost: No Charge
Ekadasi Fast Days for September 2010
Sunday 5 September 2010
Sunday 19 September 2010
Events in 2010
Discourse by Swami Durgananda
Addictions II – Why we have Addictions
Saturday 4th September 2010
2pm – 4pm
Location: Samata Centre Geelong
Cost: No Charge
Samata Samashti Dharma Workshops for 2010
Introduction to the ancient teachings of Raj Yoga
10am – 4.00pm
Location: Samata Centre Geelong
Cost: The cost of each seminar is $301.00
1st Seminar: March 27 & 28 – Introduction to Samata Samashti Dharma
2nd Seminar: July 3&4 - Metaphysical Yoga
3rd Seminar: October 23 & 24 – Secrets of the Initiates
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Fundraising Events for 2010 @ Samata Centre Geelong
Trivia Night
Saturday 20 November 2010
Retreat
”The Healing Power of Love” – One Day Retreat
This one day retreat offers an oppo rtunity for thoses who have never been
to a full retreat to be introduced to this wonderful learning experience.
Following the theme for the year “Lotus of the Heart”, Swami Durgananda
will be giving a Lecture on “The Healing Power of Love”.
Saturday 11th September 2010
9.00am – 4.30pm
Location: Samata Centre Geelong
Cost: $111.00 (Registration for this event must be received by Friday 3 September 2010)
Click here for Brochure and Registration form
Samata Yoga Annual 3 day Retreat for 2011
Blairgowrie, Victoria
May 6, 7 and 8th 2011
Philosophy Spiritual Readings and Discussion
Every 2nd Saturday as listed above – Refer attached PDF for further details
2pm – 4pm
Location: Samata Centre Geelong
Cost: No Charge
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Festivals
There are a number of festivals that are celebrated during the year. We recognize and celebrate the following festivals at Samata Centre 215 Moorabool Street Geelong
Shivratri Festival - Friday 12 February 2010 @ 7pm
Lord Shiva’s Great Night celebrated with fasting, chanting, meditation and feasting
Ram Navmi Festival - Sunday 28 March 2010 @ 4pm
Celebration of Lord Rama (God of orderly good works) his consort Sita and his brother Lakshmana
Guru Purnima Festival- Saturday 31 July 2010 2-4pm
Devotional worship of the Guru as the spiritual teacher
Krishna Janashtmi Festival - Saturday 4 September 2010 1.00pm
Celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth at midnight
Durga Ashtami Festival - Friday 15 October 2010 7pm
Appearance of the Goddess Durga. She who is incomprehensible and difficult to reach
Diwali Festival - Saturday 6 November 2010 2-4pm
The festival of light celebrating the return of Lord Rama
Ekadasi Fasts 2010
The Ekadasi Fast dates are provided in attached pdf
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Training and Boot Camps
Samata Yoga instructors must maintain the highest of standards and must comply with minimum yearly training hours and minimum Samata Samashti Dharma workshops as determined by Durga Swami.
Students wishing to progress to Instructor status will have to demonstrate that they have attended structured Yoga classes for at least two years and then pass a full weeks intensive training program and assessment exam.
As part of on going requirements existing instructors must attend a series of boot camps to maintain and improve their skills.
Boot Camp Dates 2010
Instructor Bootcamp
Saturday 14th August 10.00am – 4.00pm
Sunday 15th August 10.00am – 4.00pm
Location: Samata Centre Geelong
