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Winter Solstice Sadhana Celebration
Lake Wales, Florida
December 19 - 25, 2009
White Tantric Yoga®, December 21 - 23



Advance Yourself! Join us in the serene setting of Central Florida for a rejuvenating experience guaranteed to bring the light back into your life during the cold winter months.

As the year ends, join the warm and welcoming international spiritual community for a week of inspiration, rest, and renewal. The camp, situated around a quiet lake, is nestled in the tranquil hills and lovely gardens of Lake Wales, Florida. Celebrate autumn’s passing, connect with friends old and new, and give yourself the chance to start the new year with a greater sense of tranquility and fulfillment.

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Winter Solstice Includes:

Early morning group spiritual practice of Kundalini Yoga, meditation and chanting.
Three days of White Tantric Yoga®.
Kundalini Yoga and life style technology workshops with world-renowned teachers.
Group meditations.
Bazaar.
Daily Karma Yoga – selfless action with no thought of reward.
Course material, meals and a tenting space (you need to provide your own tent).

Detailed list of What to Bring.


Activities:

White Tantric Yoga: December 21, 22, 23. The White Tantric Yoga video course is a powerful meditation practice that clears the subconscious mind, allowing prosperity, success, and happiness to flow freely into your life. It is an ancient and unique yogic science that accelerates your psychological growth by dissolving deep-rooted subconscious blocks through the direction of a facilitator and the energy of Yogi Bhajan, the Mahan Tantric.
WhiteTantricYoga.com

Kundalini Workshops and Classes: December 19th, 20th, 24th. Workshops and classes offer opportunities for learning and personal growth, focusing on various aspects of the Kundalini Yoga Technology. A full detailed schedule of all Workshops, Classes, and Teachers will be distributed onsite at registration.

If you are interested in teaching at Winter Solstice Sadhana Celebration, please fill out our Teaching Application.

Karma Yoga: One of the ways we practice mindfulness and celebrate community at Winter Solstice Sadhana is through our Karma Yoga (selfless service). No matter our responsibility or position, we all take turns cleaning up after each other and ourselves. This is the grounding basis of contemplative community life, and is an important part of your practice. Karma Yoga not only serves your soul, it helps keep your Solstice tuition lower.
Complete Karma Yoga list.

Youth & Teen Programs (0-17 yrs): During White Tantric days, a camp for children from infancy to 17 years of age is provided. Children’s Camp comes about through the cooperation of the parents and guardians. Winter Solstice provides a leadership structure and the schedule of activities. The parents and guardians need to facilitate the daily care of their children, as the children’s program is only scheduled to run on the three days of White Tantric Yoga®.

Bazaar: As a means to allow our registered participants to offset their tuition price, a shopping space is provided for everyone to enjoy. Yogic and health-related products and services* will be featured, along with more information about Kundalini Yoga and Sikh Dharma.

Sell at Bazaar

*Body workers and healers must be licensed by the State of Florida.

Sadhana: You are invited to participate in Sadhana or “daily practice.” Each morning we begin at 3:45 am with Japji (prayer reading), followed by 45 minutes of Kundalini Yoga, 62 minutes of meditation (to live music) and a short Gurdwara service. Yogi Bhajan gave this specific sadhana as a powerful personal tool during the transition from the Piscean to the Aquarian Age.

Gurdwara (Sikh Devotional Service): One of the traditions of practicing Sikh Dharma is the Gurdwara service. Gurdwara is a spiritual practice that uses devotional songs and uplifting music called Gurbani Kirtan to connect the individual soul with the Infinite. A short Gurdwara service is held each morning as the completion of sadhana. A longer service is held on Sunday morning.


Kundalini Yoga & Sikh Dharma:

Yogi Bhajan was not only the Master of Kundalini Yoga, but also held a position of distinction in the Sikh religion. His title was The Siri Singh Sahib and he served as the Chief Administrative Authority for Sikhs in the Western Hemisphere.

The Sikh lifestyle shares elements of the technology of Kundalini Yoga. Sikhs grow their hair, cover their heads, are vegetarians, and do not use any substances such as alcohol or tobacco. As recommended, many wear white clothing, which is a combination of all colors (spin a color wheel and see white)! White enhances the aura and strengthens the magnetic field. Being in this environment offers participants a chance to experience this aspect of the technology. Because of this, you will see a lot of people wearing turbans and white clothing.


Code of Conduct:

This is a drugfree, alcoholfree, and smokefree camp.
Please, leave your vehicle off the land in the designated parking lot. If you have a special need requiring use of your vehicle, please contact the 3HO office.
Please, do not bring pets, as they are not allowed on the site.
Please leave your environment cleaner than when you arrived. Garbage cans are provided to serve you.
You may not take pictures during a White Tantric Yoga exercise.
We reserve the right to ask participants who do not follow the camp rules to leave.
Please wear clothes that reflect a spiritual environment. Clothing should include undergarments. Transparent clothing is not appropriate.


Accommodations:

Most participants bring their own tent for camping.

Cabin spaces are available at a weekly cost of $108 per adult, $54 per child (ages 4-17; age 3 & under are free), please contact our customer service department.

If you are unable to tent due to health or other reasons there are hotels in Lake Wales, we recommend the Green Gables Inn:

Green Gables Inn
21380 US 27, Lake Wales, FL 33859
Telephone: #(863) 676-2511
GreenGablesFL.com
All Rooms are Non-Smoking,
Continental Breakfast included.

• Single Queen - $56.70
• Double Queen - $65.70
• Single King - $65.70
For the night of December 18th, fifteen rooms have been reserved for “3HO Solstice.” They will hold these rooms until Dec 5th.
* Does not include applicable taxes.

Directions from Green Gables Inn to Ranch:
1. Travel south on Highway US-27 heading towards East Mountain Lake Cutoff Road (go 1.8 miles)
2. Take ramp towards Vero Beach (go 0.2 miles)
3. Turn left onto FL-60 (go 6.4 miles) 4. Turn right on Dude Ranch Rd (go 0.5 miles)
5. Arrive at Circle “F” Dude Ranch.

Detailed list of what to bring.


Travel Dates:

Camp attendees are welcome to arrive at camp after 1pm on December 18th*. In general, please plan to arrive at camp before 5pm, in order to better facilitate your safety and security. Many camp participants leave the morning after the last day of White Tantic Yoga (December 23rd) to begin their homeward travels for the holidays. Shuttle service will be provided. Camp Ends with a farewell breakfast on December 25th. Immediately proceeding breakfast, camp will begin breakdown. Be certain to leave enough time to gather and pack all of your belongings prior to your departure time. Camp closes December 25th at Noon.

* If you arrive in Florida before the scheduled arrival day or missed the last shuttle departure time, you will need to make arrangements either to stay in a hotel, or find alternative means of transportation. If you would like to arrive at Circle ‘F’ Ranch before the scheduled arrival day, you will need to make arrangements with the 3HO office in advance. 


General Transportation Information:

Flying: Choose Orlando International Airport (MCO) as your destination.
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Shuttle from Airport: Winter Solstice shuttle service between Orlando International Airport and The Circle "F" Dude Ranch is provided by Sunshine Limousine. Your Winter Solstice special price includes driver gratuity. There are no additional fees or charges when you make your reservation as part of the 3HO group. The deadline to guarantee these great rate is December 10th.

Adults $20 One-way $40 Round Trip
Children (11 & Under) $15 One-way $30 Round Trip


The 3HO shuttle rate is only available during the following dates and times:

December 17th through December 20th. Shuttles will be scheduled to depart from Orlando International between the hours of 12 PM and 8 PM.

December 24th and December 25th. Shuttles will be scheduled to depart from Circle F between the hours of 4:30 AM and 12 PM

If you book transportation with Sunshine Limousine for pick up at any other time the cost is $125 Per Town Car each way. The Town Car can hold a maximum of 4 people.

Please call 3HO Customer Service at 888 346-2420 if you need more information before booking your shuttle.

Be sure to include all contact and billing information on the reservation form.
You may leave reservation fields that are not applicable blank.

When you make your on-line reservation be sure to type 3HO in the comments field at the bottom of the page to guarantee your special Winter Solstice rate.

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Driving: Detailed directions here.

Need a Ride Share? If driving or renting a car, please consider carpooling with a friend to save on gas and be friendly to the environment. Sign-up on the Yogislist to connect with others in your community.


General Schedule:

3:00 AM
Wakeup
 3:45 –  7:00
Sadhana
 7:00 –  8:15
Morning Classes
 8:30 –  9:15
Breakfast
 9:15 – 10:15
Karma Yoga Class
10:30 – 12:30
See Workshops Schedule
12:00 – 1:00
Lunch
 2:00 –  5:00
See Workshops Schedule
 5:15 –  6:15
Dinner
 6:30 –  7:45
Yogi Bhajan's Class
 7:45 –  9:50
Yogi Tea Cafe & Gong Meditation
 9:50 – 10:00
Kirtan Sohila
10:00 PM
Lights Out & Camp Quiet

2008 Rates - Early Registration, Available Through November 30

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Adult Regular*
$587
Full Time Student, Senior, Couple, International Traveler*
$533
Traveler from Latin America*
$479
Dharmic Employee
$300
Financial Aid Scholarship
$295
Service Scholarship
$154
Child Toddler (0–3)
Free
Child (4–7)
$173
Youth (8–11)
$208
Teen (12–17)
$298
*IKYTA Professional Members qualify for an additional discount of $27
Please visit the IKYTA website if you are a KRI certified Kundalini Yoga teacher and wish to become an IKYTA Professional Member

Daily Rates

Adult Non-WTY days (per day)
$108
WTY days (per day)
$225
Child Non-WTY days (per day)
$54
WTY days (per day)
$108

On-site Rates – No Discounts Apply

Adult Regular
$695
Child Toddler (0–3)
Free
Child (4–7)
$200
Youth (8–11)
$235
Teen (12–17)
$325

Early Registration Deadline: November 30, 2008.
If you do not pre-register by November 30, you will be required to register at the event site and pay full price. Event registration includes course material, meals and a tenting space (you need to provide your own tent).

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Payment options: All payments to 3HO Foundation should be made in US funds - cash, check, Visa/Mastercard, traveler's checks or money order payable on a US bank. We charge $40 for handling any checks returned unpaid. We do not accept American Express or Discover.

Youth Policy: Youth that are 17 years or under must be accompanied by a parent, or someone who will act as their guardian who is over 25 years old.

In the event a guardian accompanies the youth, parents must sign and have notarized a "Child Care Authorization Form".

* Youth 17 or under without a parent or guardian will not be allowed entrance into camp.

This form can be obtained by contacting us at YogaInfo@3HO.org.

Cancellation Policy:

Refunds Are available less a $50 processing fee. The refund deadline is close of business on Friday December 5th , fourteen days preceding the Winter Solstice Sadhana Celebration. You will receive a refund check by mail. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing.

Credit Nonrefundable credit toward a future Solstice Sadhana Celebration (less a $50 processing fee) is available if you give notice between 13 and 1 day(s) before the event. The credit deadline is close of business the day immediately before the first full day of programming. Credit may be applied to a Solstice Sadhana Celebration for one year following date of issue.

No credit or refund is available if you cancel on the first full day of programming; if you do not show up; or if you leave an event early for any reason.

A refund or credit request must be submitted in writing via email YogaInfo@3HO.org or Fax
(505)753.1999.
     

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