Events
INO Mela 2019 will take place at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers in Costa Rica from May 26 through June 1, 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.
Past Event
INO Mela 2018 will run from April 29th through May 5th of 2018. This event will take place at The Sanctuary at Two Rivers in Costa Rica. We will present a focused inquiry into meditation, mantra, puja and kundalini shakti. This includes discussion of these elements and their interactions followed by daily practice as actual laboratory work. Each participant is required to become a collaborator and co creator of each and all segments. In this sense we require your full attention. These practices boil down to simply following along in a process and protocol explained at our initial meeting. Inside that form, we then make it happen both individually and collectively. As in past years, I will be sharing my own meditation energy with all participants. In this way, you will have the opportunity to have your own experience as to what the kundalini shakti may or may not be. I will explain and assert my personal understanding, developed by more than thirty years of personal work on all topics being presented. This presentation is not a class or lecture in the usual sense. Each topic will be defined along with a simple paradigm connecting the parts to the whole. The work takes place during each segment of the event. The moment in local space when these concepts are put into motion in intentional time. Participation is open to anyone of 18 or more years, in stable physical and psychological condition, and who is interested in deepening their personal connection (yoga) to source. Due to time and travel constraints, we understand it may not be practical for all participants to be present at the April 29th 1pm Guru Samadhi Puja. Don’t be concerned, but make every effort to be on site for the 5:30pm session where the weeks segments will be discussed in depth. The full schedule for the event is as follows.
Sunday, April 29, 2018 13:00 Guru Samadhi Puja
17:31 Mantra and discussion of week’s activities
Monday, April 30, 2018 5:30 Meditation
12:45 Mantra and discussion
17:39 Meditation
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 5:32 Meditation
11:40 Mantra and discussion
17:30 Meditation
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 5:30 Meditation
12:52 Mantra and discussion
17:51 Private segment
Thursday May 3 2018 12:28 Meditation and discussion
17:45 Dhuni
Friday May 4 2018 11:53 Guru Samadhi Puja
17:01 Meditation and final words
Saturday May 5 2018 Goodbye’s and Onward.
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. If you would like to attend this rare and 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.
Past Event
Nath Mela 2017 will be hosted at The Sanctuary in Costa Rica and takes place on February 19th through the 25th of 2017. Here participants will uncover the yogic techniques of Mantra, Meditation and Ritual as practiced by INO initiates. The full schedule for the week is outlined below and followed by event details and links to suggested reading. Participation is open to all over the age of 18 who want to find out more about the INO and deepen their individual practice of Yoga and spiritual awakening.
All important concepts and practicalities will be introduced and discussed during the February 19th introduction and daily after midday sessions. Individual matters not covered at these sessions can be discussed by appointment with Sri Kapilnath.
Sri Kapilnath is a disciple of Sri Gurudev Mahendranath who appointed him as the leader of the International Nath Order, an international initiatory sampradaya of the ancient Nath tradition.
Schedule:
February 19
4:20pm chanting followed by introduction and discussion of the weeks activities.
February 20
5:30am to 7am meditation
12:00pm to 1:30 chanting mantras.
5:00pm to 6:30pm meditation
February 21
5:30am to 7am meditation
12:00pm to 1:30 chanting and general welfare ritual.
5:00pm to 6:30pm meditation
February 22
12:00pm to 1:30 chanting mantras.
4:15pm to 6pm Lajeshwara Lingam Yoni oblation.
February 23
5:30am to 7am meditation
12:00pm to 1:30 chanting and general welfare ritual.
5:00pm to 6:30pm meditation
February 24
12:00pm to 1:30 meditation
4:11pm to 7:00 pm ShivaRatri Dhuni
February 25
Goodbyes and Onward …
While all activities will be discussed on February 19th, please read the following links to familiarize yourself with important concepts.
Twilight Yoga
Awakening the Nath Dhuni
The Tantra of Blowing the Mind
Specifics on the general welfare ritual will be given at the retreat. The modality of this particular ritual is chanted mantra and simultaneous ritual action. This focus is on specific magickal links and the transference of general welfare blessings to the individual represented by that link. All participants are involved in the same ritual action with expression of blessing transference to individual level.
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. If you would like to attend this rare and 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.