Traveling to a sacred site with the intention of learning what is in our hearts, integrating that through the mind and feeling it in our bodies, is what is behind a power journey exploration.  These unforgettable pilgrimages take each individual deep into the center of their being, to transform limiting thoughts and behaviors and encourage true integrity and joy to blossom.  Taking responsibility for our own happiness leads to unconditional love, creativity and deep inner stillness.

Tamil Nadu, India’s Spiritual Heartland, has a singular culture embodied in its dance, art, and literature stretching back thousands of years.  Vast stone temples still vibrant with worship dwarf the cathedrals of Europe.  Its stretches of beach have lured travelers, merchants and even apostles. Its mountains are alive with the ancient gods.  Many of India’s greatest Gurus of the 20th century were either born in Tamil Nadu, like Ramana Maharshi, and J. Krishnamurti or were drawn by the region’s spiritual magnetism.

   
Our Journey begins in Chennai, a teeming port that along with its classical dance and music is the home of the Theosophical Society, the Krishnamurti Foundation, and the resting place of St. Thomas.  Here will visit the city’s Shiva temple and its classical dance school and begin to taste a living tradition.

Our next stop is Mamallapuram, a small town wedged between endless beach and rock cliffs.  Once a port of a thriving empire, Mamallapuram is the site of stone carvings, cave temples, and gargantuan sculptures magnificently poised at the ocean’s edge.  We will stay at a beachside resort which will allow us access to the town’s restaurants, shops, Ayruvedic, and yoga studios via a walk on the shore.  Against the background sounds of the still practiced stone carving, we will deepen our work using the town’s power infused rock and numerous health practioners and spiritual healers.

Our journey then turns inland to the Hill of Shiva, Arunachala, and the ancient town of Tiruvannamalai. Looming over the town and peppered with caves this hill of Shiva’s in His fire form has been a place of practice and hermitage for countless yogis - among them is the Indian Saint Ramana Maharshi.  At the base of Arunachala is one of India’s largest temples and the ashrams of both Ramana Maharshi and Sri Seshadri.  To this day Arunachala is venerated a place of power and circumambulated on the full moon.  The mountain, its caves, the ashrams and temples below are the setting for confronting our separateness and penetrating the ultimate question “Who am I?”

 
 
Cost: $2,350.00 ($2430.00 if paid via credit card) 

Travel: To and from Chennai, India - estimated airfare is $1,300 - $1,700.00.  We have specific flights from Chicago, going into and out of Chennai.  Please sign up as soon as possible so that you can be assured a spot on those flights!

Deposit: $1,000.00 ($1,035.00 if paid via credit card) payable as soon as possible (please email or call me to make arrangements) to Namasté Power Journeys - 111 Hubbard Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033.  The balance of $1,350.00 ($1,395.00 if paid via credit card) is due by October 1, 2008.

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If you need additional information about the Power Journey to India, please don't hesitate to email me by clicking  here, or call me at 860-633-3487.

Important Information

The trip cost $2,350.00 per person double occupancy (there are a limited number of single rooms available for an extra $465.00).  A nonrefundable deposit of $1,000.00 is needed by: July 15, 2008...if possible...this is our way of letting the hotels and transportation service adequately plan for what we will need!  I will send you a day by day tentative schedule upon receipt of your deposit.  I will also e-mail you your trip application forms at that time.  Final payment is due by October 1, 2008.  Travel is to and from Chennai, India and the estimated cost for the airfare is $1,300.00 - $1,700.00.  Trip cancellation insurance is recommended.

Your international roundtrip air flight to and from Chennai is not included in the cost of the journey.  All teachings and entrance fees to all the ruins are included.  All ground transportation to and from the three sites is included on this journey; unless you do not arrive with the group from Chicago and separate transport is needed.  Taxi fares in and around the three towns where we are staying are not included.  All tips for our bus drivers and baggage handlers (one bag per person) are also included.  Breakfast is included, but most other meals are not included in this itinerary.  Meals taken at the hotels can be charged to your credit card, but if you eat at any of the local restaurants, you probably will need to pay in cash so plan accordingly!  Other non included items would be: phone calls, laundering services and souvenir shopping!  Tips for the maids (we recommend $1.00/day for the maids) and waiters are also not included.