Ayurveda Lifestyle Immersion

with Chitra Sukhu

Three-Day Residential Retreat

2020: December 18-20

2021: TBA

This three-day retreat follows the 200-hour Sampoorna Yoga Teacher Training Course. It is a perfect addition to your Yogic studies after completing your 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training to further your knowledge in Ayurveda for your own personal growth and health. This retreat is also open to students who have not taken the Yoga Teacher Training Course at Yogi Hari’s Ashram, and who would simply like to learn more about Ayurveda and their own body and mind.

Experience

Ayurveda and Yoga are sister sciences, complementary systems of study to help you to become more aware of your body, mind, and its intricacies and fluctuations. Ayurveda in Sanskrit means, “the Science of Life.” With this knowledge, you are able to understand the constitution of your body and your mind, and what practices, diet, and lifestyle are most beneficial to gain and maintain good health and peace of mind.

About the Teacher:

Chitra Sukhu

Chitra Sukhu, the daughter of Shri Yogi Hari and Leela Mata, grew up in the many Sivananda Ashrams scattered around the world, and since the age of three has practiced Yoga and meditation daily.

She is an experienced Yoga teacher, registered with The Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT 500 level. Chitra has a Diploma in Ayurvedic Sciences from Kerala Ayurveda and is an accomplished Indian classical dancer.

Chitra teaches and leads many retreats around the world for adults and children, and has “birthed” the organization, New Age Kids Inc. — a sincere effort to generate well-balanced individuals with a Sense of Self.

She has 10 Guided Meditation and 6 Mantra CDs to her name. Some of her CDs have become part of the Curriculum at schools. They have proven to reduce stress and confusion for children, propagating a healthy lifestyle, creativity, happiness, and success.

She has authored an acclaimed children’s book, “Elven Rhyme – Journey through Time” and a handbook for parents and teachers, “The Way of the Child.” Chitra is now a published playwright with her play “To My Amazement,” garnering praise from recent performances in Canada.

Chitra was the first to create the Yoga Teachers Training Course for Youth ages 16-21. Herein, young people can come together to learn more about Higher Consciousness and the Journey of the Self, while becoming Certified Yoga teachers.

What you will learn in this course:

Your dosha (mind-body type) and ways that will help you to improve your health, have more energy, sleep better, improve digestion etc.
The foods recommended for your dosha
How to boost your immunity
Daily practices that will amplify your vitality (daily routine)
The rhythms of nature; balancing your dosha according to the seasons (seasonal routine)

Daily Schedule

Day One – Friday

2:00-3:00 p.m. – Arrival & Registration
3:00-6:00 – Lecture
6:00-7:30 – Dinner
7:30-9:00 – Satsang: Meditation, Chanting & Lecture with Shri Yogi Hari

Day Two – Saturday

6:00-8:00 a.m. – Satsang
8:00-10:00 – Hatha Yoga
10:00-11:00 – Breakfast
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Karma Yoga
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Personal Time
2:00-6:00 – Lecture
6:00-7:30 – Dinner
7:30-9:00 – Satsang

Day Three – Sunday

6:00-8:00 a.m. – Satsang
8:00-10:00 – Hatha Yoga
10:00-11:00 – Breakfast
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Karma Yoga
12:00-3:00 – Lecture, Closing Circle & Final Instructions
- Students may leave after this session, or have the option to stay at the ashram for dinner and overnight if their flight leaves the next day.
6:00-7:30 – Dinner
7:30-9:00 – Satsang

Breakfast is available the following morning at 10:00 a.m. if students are still at the ashram and waiting for their flights.

Why a Residential Program?

The most effective way of learning and teaching is from direct experience.
This is the traditional teaching where you will inherit the fruits of the wisdom of the Rishis from ancient time to the present day in the Sivananda lineage.
During the programs, you live in close contact with your teacher. You have the privilege to study with Chitra Sukhu, Master of Ayurveda.
Away from the distractions of the home environment, everyday responsibilities, business, and appointments, you will be amazed by how focused and attentive your mind will be to absorb this knowledge.
In Yogi Hari’s Ashram, you will live each moment of the program with awareness, bringing about growth and positive transformation.
Located in sunny South Florida, Yogi Hari’s Ashram offers a peaceful, natural, and healing environment.
You will enjoy two healthy, vegetarian meals daily, served buffet style. The diet includes simple and deliciously prepared ashram-grown fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and tofu.

Practical Points

Getting Here

Fly into Fort Lauderdale International Airport or Miami International Airport and take the Super Shuttle. This is your best option, and costs around $50 one way. Uber is available for $30-$50 one way, depending on the time of day, or you may use public transportation.

If you choose to drive, you may park your car at the ashram during the training.

The retreat begins on Friday at 3:00 p.m. Plan to arrive between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

The course finishes on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. after dinner.

Accommodations

Dormitory style with twin size bunk beds. Men and women sleep in separate rooms.
Spacious with windows for garden views.
Seasonal air-conditioning – in cooler months, we open the windows for fresh air. Ceiling fans throughout the ashram.
Washer and dryer available. Laundry soap is provided.
Shared bathrooms separate from rooms.
Access to a full kitchen.
Pool
Free wifi

What to Pack

Meals

You will enjoy two yogic vegetarian meals per day. Everything is prepared fresh with organic ingredients and lots of love. Most meals are vegan. If you have any allergies or restrictions please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate you. Herbal tea is provided throughout the day.

Yogi Hari’s Ashram provides a clean and pure environment without illicit substances, tobacco, alcohol, caffeine, and meat. Students are expected to respect these terms or they are asked to leave the program without a refund.

Cost: $600

Residential
- $500 – New Student Discount
- $450 – Returning Sampoorna Yoga Graduate Discount
Virtual
- $350 – All Students

Includes: All instruction, accommodations and meals.

Recommended Resources

You may have a busy life without much time for additional studying prior to your training. However, you may appreciate having a foundation in Ayurveda before your retreat with Chitraji. We recommend that you take some time to read Ayurveda, the Science of Self Healing by Dr. Vasant Lad. You will learn about your own constitution and the main principles of Ayurveda in this easy-to-read practical guide.