Additional Sadhana
For Your Home Practice
We welcome you to use these additional retreat materials to enhance your sadhana
(the Sanskrit word for spiritual practice). In-joy!
Live Asana and Pranayama Classes via Zoom
You can click the link to join the class up to 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after the scheduled start time for asanas. For pranayamas, you will not be able to enter more than 10 minutes early or join more than 5 minutes late.
These classes are designed for a mild to moderate level of skill and require a combination of mental concentration and physical activity. Please take full responsibility for your own safety and well-being! Please consider your physical capacities and limitations, and advise in advance if you have any questions or concerns regarding your ability to participate in these classes.
(In Costa Rica Time)
Sunday, March 31
6.45 am – 8.00 am – Live Hatha Yoga Class via Zoom
*The class will begin at 6.45 am if Shunyamurti gives
an early morning meditation teaching.
Monday, April 1
4.30 pm – 5.00 pm – Live Pranayama/Breath
Exercise Class via Zoom
Day, April #
6.30 am – 7.45 am – Live Sat Asana Class via Zoom
Live Asana and Pranayama Classes via Zoom
You will receive an email with a Zoom meeting link for our Live Asana and Pranayama classes – the link will be the same for all 3 classes. You can click the link to join the class up to 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after the scheduled start time for asanas. For pranayamas, you will not be able to enter more than 10 minutes early or join more than 5 minutes late.
These classes are designed at a mild to moderate level and require a combination of mental concentration and physical activity. Please take full responsibility for your own safety and well-being! Please consider your physical capacities and limitations, and advise in advance if you have any questions or concerns regarding your ability to participate in these classes.
(In Costa Rica Time)
Sunday, August 8
6.45 am – 8.00 am – Live Sat Asana Class via Zoom
Monday, August 9
4.30 pm – 5.00 pm – Live Pranayama Class via Zoom
List of Books
From Class One
- Effortless Action: Wu-wei As Conceptual Metaphor and Spiritual Ideal in Early China by Edward Slingerland
- In Praise of Nothing: An Exploration of Daoist Fundamental Ontology by Ellen M Chen
- Heidegger and Asian Thought Paperback by Graham Parkes
- Sufism and TaoismA Comparative Study of Key Philosophical Concepts by Toshihiko Izutsu
- Brahman and Dao: Comparative Studies of Indian and Chinese Philosophy and Religion by Ithamar Theodor
- Zhuangzi: The Complete Writings Translation by Brook Ziporyn
- The Complete Works of Zhuangzi Translated by Burton Watson
- The Way of Chuang by Thomas Merton
- Taoism: The Road to Immortality by John Blofeld
- Tao Te Ching: Zen Teachings on the Taoist Classic Translated by Thomas Cleary
- Lao-tzu’s Taoteching Translated by Red Pine
- Tao-A new Way of Thinking: A Translation of the Tao Te Ching by Chung-yuan Chang
- The Secret of the Golden Flower by Thomas Cleary
- Immortal Sisters: Secret Teachings of Taoist Women by Thomas Cleary
Retreat Asana & Pranayama Classes
Asanas: Hatha Yoga Practice
Live Asana Class
Sunday, March 31 at 6:45 am
*6.45 am if Shunyamurti gives a morning teaching.
You can now enjoy Thursday’s Asana Class here.
Pranayamas: To Energize or Balance
Live Pranayama Class
Monday, April 1 at 4:30 pm
You can now enjoy Sunday’s Asana Class here.
Spotify Playlists
Stay attuned! We will be updating our meditation music playlists as the retreat progresses.
Morning Meditation
Midday Meditation
Evening Meditation
Retreat Asana & Pranayama Classes
Asanas: Hatha Yoga Practice
7 Sun Salutations for Awakening
Surya Namaskar, or Sun Salutations, are a classic series of hatha yoga postures that link movement with breath for enlivening the body. This is a mixed level class, suitable for beginners to go at their own pace, and for more experienced practitioners to modify and make it their own.
7 Yin Poses for Deep Stretch & Relaxation
In this restorative practice, we use focused breaths and longer holds to help bring us into a relaxed, meditative state. This class is suitable for all levels.
Live Asana Class
Sunday, December 31 at 6:45 am
*6.45 am if Shunyamurti gives a morning teaching.
You can now enjoy Thursday’s Asana Class here.
Day, April #
6.30 – 7.45 am
You can now enjoy Thursday’s Asana Class here.
Day, April #
6.30 – 7.45 am
You can now enjoy Sunday’s Asana Class here.
Retreat Pranayama Classes
Pranayamas - Energize or Balance
Balance: Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing)
In this class, learn the basics of Nadi Shodhana, or Alternate Nostril Breathing, a breath practice to purify (shodhan) the energetic channels (nadis), bringing balance and harmony to the mind-body organism.
Energetic Awakening: Breath of Fire Tutorial
Breath of Fire is a commonly used breath practice for activating energy in the body. Though challenging, this pranayama has multiple benefits, including releasing toxins, strengthening the nervous system, and increasing blood flow and oxygen to the brain.
Live Pranayama Class
Monday, January 1 at 4:30 pm
*6.45 am if Shunyamurti gives a morning teaching.
You can now enjoy Thursday’s Asana Class here.