Dive Deep Into Silence (SKY Silent Retreat)

With Annelies Richmond, Shyam Gannavaram and Poonam Tandon

December 29, 2019 - January 2, 2020

Date and Time Details: Course timings: Sun: Yoga remix (Body-mind-dance party) in the evening from 8pm-11pm. Mon-Wed: 6:30am to 9:30pm, Thu: 6:30am to 3:00pm. YES+ Art of Silence is a beautiful journey inwards- an experience that leads you to inner silence and outer dynamism. Food allergies: If you have any food allergies, please email info@artoflivingretreatcenter.org at least one week before the course starts, be sure to note your name and that you'll be participating in the 4 day Art of Silence Course. What to bring: 1. A reuseable water bottle 2. Comfortable walking shoes 3. Any personal items you may need (i.e. Toiletries, Bath Towel, indoor slippers) 4. Loose, casual and warm comfortable clothing 5. Umbrella (weather dependent) More accommodation options: Apart from Quad sharing rooms, Spa Hotel Room (Single or Couple) $750 are also available. They are located in the Shankara Ayurveda Spa, These rooms offer great south-facing views of the mountains. They feature king or full beds and added amenities, (TV, Cabinets, Fridge, Writing Desk) plus private bathrooms. Driving Direction: For driving directions, please visit Directions Page Transportation Options from Charlotte Airport Shuttle: The Hickory Hop shuttle, (828) 327-2340, departs from Charlotte airport towards Boone 5 times daily. Cost per person is $90. Please tell them you are going to the Art of Living Center in Boone. Carpool: We are offering a ride share opportunity for those who wish to carpool to the center. Please fill in your details in this link RideShare and we'll assist you in finding a ride. The deadline for the ride share opportunity is Sunday Dec 18, 2015. Please add your information to the link so we have ample time to assist in finding you a ride if possible. Car Rental: Enterprise, Avis, Alamo, Hertz, National and Budget offer car rentals from the airport. Please call the rental company for pricing. Intercity Bus: There is also a public bus, the Mountaineer Express North, that leaves from downtown Charlotte at 6pm each day. - From the airport, you can catch the CAT bus #5 to the Charlotte transportation center. - From there, you can take a taxi 1 mile to the Greyhound station. - The "Mountaineer Express" North Bus departs at 6:00 pm. A ticket costs $13/person as of Dec. 2013, and the bus will arrive at 9:35 in Boone. From there a ride can be arranged. Please let us know your approximate arrival time and we will welcome you to the center. Spa Appointments: To view the different treatments we offer please look at the Spa Menu. Appointments can be made by calling Shankara Ayurveda Spa at (828) 264-8382. There will be time for appointments during this course between 8:30-10:00am; 1:30-2:30pm; 6:00-7:30pm

Contact: acton.52@osu.edu

Retreat Room Quadruple Sharing – $865.00
Hotel Room Single – $1,285.00
Hotel Room Double Sharing – $1,065.00
Retreat Room Single – $1,145.00
Retreat Room Double Sharing – $985.00
Retreat Room Triple Sharing – $905.00

Student Early Bird: $595
Student after Early Bird: $695
Non-student Early Bird: $765
Non-student after early Bird: $865

1. Please note that above package includes retreat tuition, room and board.
2. Shared rooms reflect per person rate.
3. Please select the appropriate accommodation type.
4. If you are registering as a student please use the discount code 'YESPLUSSTUDENT'. A valid student ID is required upon arrival.
5. Above rates reflect the early bird discount of $100 until two weeks prior to the retreat.

Art Of Silence Course is a perfect vacation for mind, body and spirit. The course provides optimal conditions for going deep within, quieting our mental chatter, and experiencing profound rest and inner silence. This course builds upon the Sudarshan Kriya® breathing technique offered in the Art of Living Happiness Program.

The practice of silence – of consciously withdrawing our energy and attention from outer distractions – has been used in different traditions throughout time as a pathway to physical, mental, and spiritual renewal. By participating in various course processes specifically designed to take us beyond our usually active minds, we experience an extraordinary sense of peace and renewed vitality that we carry home with us and into daily lives.

Pre requisite:
Happiness Program (previously known as Art of Living Course) or Yesplus course

Participation requires attending all sessions. If you miss a session, you will not be able to continue with the Program without a discussion with the instructor. No refunds will be provided.

About the Leaders

Annelies Richmond

Annelies Richmond is the National Director of the SKY Campus Happiness Program. She is an international trainer of meditation, breathwork, leadership and social connection, and has trained 1000+ certified teachers globally. She speaks and teaches at institutions such as Yale, Purdue, Texas A&M, Google and the United Nations. She founded SKY Campus Happiness in response […]