INO Mela 2019
This year’s Mela offerings will include our usual focus on practical application and augmented by daily discussion of topics connected with the INO and yoga in general. The full schedule and included notes can be found below. Exact locations at The Sanctuary to be announced.
Sunday May 26, 2019
5:30 pm Introduction to INO Mela 2019
7:00 pm Meal
Monday May 27, 2019
6:00 am Meditation
9:00 am Breakfast
11:30 am Mantra
2:00 pm Lunch
3:00 pm Discussion: Tools towards Understanding: Considering the distinction between conditioned belief and truth. Topics to be discussed over several days include, but not limited to: Introduction to the Methodology, human perception and the THINK process. The limitations of language. The INO and what it is intended to be.
5:20 pm Meditation
7:00 pm Meal
Tuesday May 28, 2019
6:00 am Meditation
9:00 am Breakfast
11:30am Mantra
2:00 pm Lunch
3:00 pm Discussion: Introducing the other Bindu (a non-cartesian point). Transference and Bindu/Nadi. Ancient metaphysics and the noble quest for truth. Yoga examined in regards to Karmas, Konditioning and Kleshas. The eight limbs of yoga.
5:20 pm Meditation
7:00 pm Dinner
Wednesday May 29, 2019
6:00 am Meditation
9:00 am Breakfast
11:30 am Mantra
2:00 pm Lunch
3:00 pm Discussion: Siddhas, Siddhis and the Occult. Tantra and Religion. A peek at ancient Indian thought. Rta, Dharma and the ever moving goal posts of religious dogma. Astrology, Time and the Loka Loka.
5:20 pm Meditation
7:00 pm Dinner
Thursday May 30, 2019
9:00 am Breakfast
11:30 am Mantra
2:00 pm Lunch
3:00 pm Discussion: Enlightenment, Liberation, Moksha and Awakening: Dattatreya the Avadhoot.
5:20 pm Meditation
7:00 pm Dinner
Friday May 31, 2019
6:00 am Meditation
9:00 am Breakfast
11:30 am Mantra
2:00 pm Lunch
3:00 pm Discussion: Final thoughts and discussion.
5:20 pm Meditation
7:00 pm Dinner
Saturday June 1, 2019
Goodbyes and Onward.
Given the wide range of topics being discussed, I suggest that you consider bringing some form of medium for note taking so that you can fully participate in the discussion of the presented topics. I will clearly describe the form of these talks, because this format is not a speech or dharma talk as most know it. The intention here is to engage the THINK process of all involved. You are free to draw your own conclusions. As was the case last year, each participant is required to become a collaborator and co-creator of each and all segments of this Mela. In this sense, we require your full attention. The formal practices boil down to simply following along in a process and protocol explained at our initial meeting. Inside that form, we make it happen both individually and collectively. As in past years, I will be sharing my own meditation energy with all participants. Our work takes place during each segment of the event. This is the time in local space when vital concepts are put into procession. Participation is open to anyone of 18 or more years, in stable physical and psychological condition, and who are interested in deepening their personal connection (yoga) to source. PLEASE NOTE: Many initiated Nathas, climate permitting, conduct their exertions in the nude. This is not mandatory for any participant, but may occur. Be advised. If you would like to attend this rare and potentially profound experience, please email: info@thesanctuarycostarica.com with a short description of who you are and how you have come to be interested in this retreat.
Please read the following links to familiarize yourself with important concepts.
Twilight Yoga
Awakening the Nath Dhuni
The Tantra of Blowing the Mind
PLEASE NOTE: Many initiated Nathas, climate permitting, conduct their worship in the nude. This is not mandatory for any participant but may occur. Be advised.