Abiding as Pure Being
The descent into the heart

transcending thought,

realize your eternal absolute,

through love intense.

bhava-sunya-sat-bhava-susthitih

Hello Kula Retreatants,

We will be together soon.

The following is information regarding certain aspects of our time and focus together and the usual what to bring kind of information.

Plan to arrive with a clear, stimulant free mind and an open heart (see next article - Nondual Kula Yoga) between 4:00 and 6:00 PM on Thursday April XX, 2010.

Please plan on bringing your own meal for Thursday night. We¹ll begin to heat up and share in our meal @ 6:00. Let your organizer know if you are not able to arive by 6PM.

*Meals - Call the lead organizer for the retreat if you are not assigned to a partner for a meal and ritual.

Please bring the fluids you want. Please no alcohol beverages.

Our two organizers will be heading up the thinking and delegation of job assignments for the weekend.

Things to bring:
Your favorite Yoga blankie
Yoga mat
Eye pillow

A sacred object or picture to place on our altar

Any other items you need for a comfortable, steady practice: meditation cushion, blocks, strap, a journal to record insights

Comfortable clothing for practice/hiking/lounging
Hiking shoes
musical instrument (for Sat. evening and during free time)
toiletries
sunscreen/sunglasses/hat/gloves/scarf/long underwear
ear plugs
water bottle
light meal for Thursday evening / any other supplemental food you'll need and/or want to share (juice, tea, snacks)

Gunflint Motel provides sheets, towels, pillow and 1 blanket.

FYI - the rooms may house 3-4 people each
Please refrain from using any perfumed or scented products while on retreat including Thursday¹s arrival (light essential oils are OK).