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SUMMARY:Info Meeting: Journey to Sri Lanka
DESCRIPTION:\n\nA Tranformative Journey you will never forget\n\n\n\nTaking time out to go on a tropical yoga retreat is such a special and beautiful gift that you can give yourself. It’s an opportunity to reconnect to yourself, to deepen your yoga practice, to cleanse with nature ranging from mountains to beaches, to connect with like-minded people and to nourish, restore and reset the body, mind, and soul. Travel halfway around the world to experience the ancient culture of Sri Lanka, experience the historic tea plantations at Amba estate, the beautiful wildlife at the national park and wind down at a Sri Lankan south coast tropical beach paradise 🙂\nDaily Yoga Practice\nDaren and guest teachers will lead a daily morning 2 hour full-scope yoga practice with a focus on Vinyasa and Astanga teaching principles. The practice includes tools and techniques for all 5 layers of one’s being: asana for the physical, bandhas and breath for the energetic, mantras and visualizations for the mental, meditation for the deeper layer, and ritual and samadhi for the innermost being. Practice is designed in a multi-level format so that its accessible to all skill and practice levels. Yoga practice is followed by a traditional Sri Lankan breakfast. Following breakfast is a 1 hour yoga talk covering various aspects of yoga including koshas, gunas, bhutas, doshas, dharma, karma, tantra, sutras, sages and the third eye. The evening satsang includes the deeper practice of pranayama, mantra and meditation – you’ll sleep like a baby after. This retreat will take you deeper into your outer and inner layers of your body and spirit, whilst you explore the depths of the beautiful island of Sri Lanka.\n\n\n\n\nExperienced Leadership\nTravel with Daren and guest teachers whose years of yoga practice, teaching, and international travel create a supportive environment for personal growth, self-discovery, and meaningful connection throughout the journey.\nAuthentic Yoga & Spiritual Practice\nDeepen your practice through daily yoga, prāṇāyāma, meditation, philosophy discussions, and satsang. Each experience is designed to cultivate presence, inner clarity, and a deeper connection to the heart of the yogic tradition.\nSacred Landscapes & Cultural Discovery\nExplore Sri Lanka’s breathtaking coastline, ancient temples, sacred sites, tea-covered highlands, and rich cultural heritage. From spiritual landmarks to local traditions, each destination offers an opportunity to experience the beauty, wisdom, and warmth of this remarkable island.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRetreat Details PDF ( https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Eu79W70SarWZCkWDq742ecVICUurO1NNpQJMOZArnU8/edit?usp=sharing ) here…\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Hosts\n\n\n\n\n\nDaren Friesen is the founder and director of Moksha Yoga Center in Chicago, where he has dedicated over two decades to sharing the depth of classical yoga with modern practitioners. A lifelong student, Daren has made more than 20 trips to India, immersing himself in traditional study with master teachers to refine his understanding of Āsana, Prāṇāyāma, Bandha, Mudrā, and Kriyā.\nBlending the disciplined structure of Astanga Yoga with the fluid intelligence of Vinyāsa, Daren’s teaching emphasizes breath, energetic alignment, and the integration of movement with mindfulness. His approach is deeply rooted in the philosophical traditions of Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras, Hatha Yoga, and Tantric practices, bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary life.\nDaren is passionate about making yoga practical, accessible, and transformative. Whether leading teacher trainings, workshops, or immersive retreats, he guides students beyond the physical postures into the subtler dimensions of practice—encouraging self-inquiry, personal evolution, and a direct experience of yoga’s profound potential.\nSome of the practices he will offer and wave into the retreat are:\n\nAstanga & Vinyasa Yoga practices including Tri-Sthana\nBandha, Mudra & Kriya techniques and tools\nTantrika & Vijnana Bhairava Tantra meditations\nPatanjali & Classical Yoga themes\nAyurveda & Sattvic lifestyle\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMoksha Yoga Center ( https://www.mokshayoga.com/ )\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlexander Conconi is a DePaul university student, dedicated meditator and spiritual practitioner who after bouncing around the teachings of many spiritual teachers and traditions as a means to solve his personal issues and imbalances came across the teachings of Osho, which forever changed his life! For the last year and a half he has been diligently studying and practicing Osho’s teachings and meditations and is excited to share his knowledge and experiences with the group. He carries a bubbly eccentric energy in his meditations and a grounded and thoughtful rhetoric in his verbal teachings which are primarily influenced by his personal experiences with Osho’s teachings.\n\nPayment Options\nYou can book your spot with a $200 deposit or with:\n\nEarly Bird Full Payment ($1899)\nDue: October 30, 2026 (90 days before retreat start)\nRegular Full Payment ($2099)\nDue: November 30, 2026 (60 days before retreat start)\n\nFor those requiring financial flexibility, we are open to tailored payment plans, with the total price remaining unchanged. Contact us regarding payment schedules and options.\nRefund Deadlines\n\nFull Refund Minus $200 Fee (Cancellation before this date):\nOctober 30, 2026 (More than 90 days before retreat).\n50% Refund (Cancellation before this date):\nNovember 30, 2026 (60-89 days before retreat).\nNo Refunds after November 30, 2026\n(Less than 30 days before retreat).\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\nNo refunds for late arrivals, early departures, or no-shows.\nWe strongly recommend travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances (illness, flight cancellations, emergencies).\nThere is a 2% credit card transaction fee – cash/check/credit card/venmo/zelle.\nMoksha teachers, trainees and staff receive 10% off.\nIf you are traveling with your partner, the 2nd registration receives 50% off.\n\nThe Retreat includes…\n\n10 days of retreat classes and programs and 9 nights of accommodations.\nAll retreat programs include…morning yoga practice, yoga talk, and evening satsang.\nExcursions at cost.\nAirport pick-up/drop-off.\nRate is double occupancy.\nBudget accommodations (2-3 star hotel).\nSri Lankan vegetarian breakfast. Please request non-veg prior.\n\nThe Retreat does not include…\n\nAirfare.\nSri Lanka Visa online.\nLunch or dinner meals.\nAccommodation upgrades or single surcharge.\nTips, incidentals and spending money.\n\nInfo Meetings…\n\nSundays 5:30-6:15pm at Moksha Yoga. Please RSVP.\n\n\nMore info…\n\nmokshayogachi@gmail.com\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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