About Clive Sheridan

Since ancient times the Orient has been calling us to: 'Wake up to the nature of Mind!'

Clive has been practicing classical Hatha Yoga since the late 1960's & started teaching by the late 1970's.
He shares a very free spirited & yet focused practice of classical Asana, with particular attention to the breath.
This inner experience he deepens with profound sessions of Pranayama, which are a meditation in themselves, when explored correctly & safely.
Clive combines the delights of Hatha Yoga with a challenging & transformative cocktail of "inner teachings" which are based on his spiritual background
of both Tantra & Advaita. These non-dual traditions when merged in subtle union are the "Shakti & Shiva" - the "Heart & Mind" of Yoga.
He calls us to lovingly awaken to our potential to "go beyond the mind" ... but we need firstly to understand what this mind is ?!!

After spending many years in India on his spiritual journey, Clive eagerly shares his knowledge with much love & humour to all friends seeking
a deeper insight into Yoga, & more specifically inspiring those longing to awaken to their true nature.

The Asana & Pranayama sessions are suitable for friends at all levels of practice.
Clive's partner Miranda will be assisting him during the Asana sessions, with her particularly delightful & powerful adjustments!

About Retreat

A day starts with morning meditation in the dawn followed by a strong Asana and Prayanama leading to awaken the individual "inner power". "Mauna" (silence) will be kept until lunch to deepen the practice.
There will be a break after lunch where you can simply relax or enjoy nature and afternoon session will start with Satsanga (discourse) where Clive will share his love and wisdom on "inner teaching" based on Tantra and Advaita (non-dualism) philosophy. Clive keeps encouraging us to observe mindfully the nature of ego and go beyond it.
A week might sound long, but it is a minimum length in order to deepen the study in a real meaning. His teaching is simple yet direct and powerful. A steady and intense practice will lead our body and mind to reach the truth. The practice is there for removing the veil of ignorance we all have in own and not only for gaining new knowledge nor believing in a specific dogma; it is for becoming free from a "perceived notion" and returning to the 'true Self'. For that purpose, we are trying continuously to become aware and to transcend the ego-mind.
Meditation will be a great tool for that purpose. Pranayama will help you to gain a sharp mind and to uncover the inner self. Asana will cultivate your physical and mental strength to create a base for a spiritual journey. This week of experience is not something you will complete but might become a place to begin your journey to transforming yourself; to wake up to the nature of mind!
Put aside a theory for now, and let us jump into a nature without being disturbed from outside and simply enjoy 'being' there with awareness, love and joy!

Sample Schedule

05:45 - 06:30　Meditation
06:30 - 08:00　Pranayama
08:00 - 　 　　 Breakfast / break
10:00 - 12:00　Asana
12:00 - 　　　 Lunch/ break - free time *end of Mauna (silence)
15:30 - 16:30　Satsanga (discourse)
16:30 - 18:00　Asana
18:00 - 19:00　Pranayama
19:00 -　　　 Dinner
21:00　　　　 Bed-time
Note)
Day 1: Check in at 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m.. Retreat begins with Satsanga.
Last day on 24th: Morning practice will be short and check out at noon.

About Location, Mt. Mitake

Mt. Mitake has been a sacred place among mountain worship tradition from ancient time and it is a perfect place to practice yoga in such a deep nature with divine spirits away from busy city. During the break you can stay at the guesthouse for a nice rest or enjoy walking in the nature at your own choice. Having a cup of tea with delightful outlook or experience “taki-gyo” (sitting under the waterfall for spiritual practice) is also recommended! Mt. Mitake is just 2 hours away from the heart of Tokyo, and hard to believe it is still Tokyo where you find rich natural surroundings with slow-paced time.

Shukubou Mitake-sanso

Retreat will take place at a famous Mitake-sanso, one of the traditional guesthouse (shukubo is a guesthouse for pilgrims to a shrine) in the Mt. Mitake. You will see a Japanese traditional style of building in pillars and ceiling there. The old traditional thatched roof has been recently replaced with copper plate beautifully done by craftsman. We are blessed to practice in a sacred room where the Priest of Mitake-sanso has worshiped rituals over many generations.

visit the Mitake-sanso's website here↓(Japanese only)
http://www.mitakesansou.com

Food/What to Bring

Foods are all vegetarian. Breakfast will be very simple, a ball of brown-rice porridge with some fruits (self-serviced style). You might want to bring your own snacks, such as dry fruits etc. as needed. Lunch will be again light and beautiful and delicious dishes will be served for dinner to heal your body and mind at the end of the day. Tea/water will be available during the day. Mornings/evenings can become quite cold in September up in the mountain. Bring enough warm clothes such as fleece, socks, shawl for meditation etc. and enough practice-wears as you can sweat a lot from Asana practice! Other recommended items to bring: thermos bottle for hiking, chopstick for being eco-friendly, torch for trekking in the night for those who wish!

Access to Mitake

Take bus from JR Mitake St. on JR Ome Line to Takimoto St. to catch a cable-car. (15 min.)
*To get Mitake St., it takes 2 hours from Tokyo St., 1.5 hours from Shinjuku St.
Take cable-car from Takimoto St. to Mt. Mitake St. (10 min)
*The last one departs at 6:60 p.m. (as of May 2015). If you miss this, there is a walk-path (1 hour hiking).
From Mitake St. on cable car, walk 15 min. to get Mitake-sanso, the guest house. There is a big map to find the place at the Mitake St.

Registration/Price

For inquiries, please mail to the address below.
enquiry[@]wonderyoga.jpn.org
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Price : 5nights JPY120,000- (Special early bird until July 31st : JPY111,000- )



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