FREE GIFT BAG w/ $100's in savings/values to first 200 in the door! Concert, Film, meditation, free gifts and more! Donate NOW to get SPECIAL SEATING! 100% of the net proceeds go to "Embracing the World." THIS EVENT WILL LIKELY SELL OUT SO RESERVE NOW! Please scroll down to access the ORDER button! Thank you!

FREE GIFT BAG w/ $100's in savings/values to first 200 in the door! Concert, Film, meditation, free gifts and more! Donate NOW to get SPECIAL SEATING! 100% of the net proceeds go to "Embracing the World." THIS EVENT WILL LIKELY SELL OUT SO RESERVE NOW! Please scroll down to access the ORDER button! Thank you!

Experience ONENESS with God, NOW! PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO ACCESS ORDER BUTTON "What is the path to God-realization?" The pervasive message of all the Masters and all the sacred texts is the same: We are ONE. The path of the Jnana yogi is realizing this knowledge so deeply that it informs one’s very being. Ironically, this profound “knowing” sparks the realization that no “path” to God actually exists! You see, the word “path” implies distance, and since God is everywhere, always, eventually one realizes there is no need to “go through” or “do” anything in order to realize Oneness. But what does one need to “do” or “know” in order to realize this essential fact? Welcome to: Experience ONENESS with God, NOW! In this one day retreat and seminar you will find out exactly that! By deeply and systematically examining the Truth conveyed by the Masters and recorded in texts like The Book of Matthew, the Astavarka Gita, the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Dhamapada, the Lotus Sutra, and the Autobiography of a Yogi; and by utilizing ancient Kundalini and Hatha yogic techniques; and finally, by employing powerful, spiritual and yogic meditation practices, we will uncover the Truth: “We are not now and can never be separated from God!” Our goal: At the end of this seminar, every student may knowingly proclaim: “I can no more be separate from God than I can be separate from myself.” In fact, we will work with every student to help each realize that the idea that “you” can or must “do” something in order to achieve God-realization is and always has been the ONLY the problem, the ONLY block, and the ONLY barrier between “you” and Enlightenment! Are you ready for a PERSONAL EXPERIENCE of GOD? Won’t you please join us? Here’s the schedule: 9:00-9:30 am Introductory remarks by your teacher, co-founder of Awaken Yoga Center and Kundalini & Jnana yogi Ram Gian: "Who am I that the Kingdom of Heaven is within ME?" 9:30-10:15 am Gentle Yoga set to open the chakras and balance the left and right hemispheres of the brain 10:15-10:30 am Meditation to open the heart center and experience Oneness. 10:30-10:50 am Tea and organic snack break. 10:50-12:30 am The 1st Realization - "Not This, Not That." Includes spiritual exercises and explorations into True Identity. We will answer the following question: "Who is this "me" who seeks God?" Followed by a gentle stretching series and a brief "I AM" Kundalini yoga (as taught by Yogi Bhajan) meditation. 12:30- 2:00 pm Delicious, vegetarian catered lunch, followed by a Q&A about The 1st Realization as we rest and relax. 2:00-3:15 pm The 2nd Realization – "The Kingdom of Heaven is WITHIN you." Includes seeing your True Self for (possibly) the first time and learning what: "Our Father, who art in Heaven" means in the context of the great Teachings. You may forever eradicate shame, guilt and blame (of yourself and others) from your life. 3:15-3:30 pm Refreshments and snack break. 3:30-5:00 pm The Final Realization – "Let the hand of God work for you." How to live as "you" while realizing the essential truth of your Oneness with God and all that is – a practical guide to sustaining peace through Spiritual Awakening, followed by a joyous Kirtan and musical celebration. Join us! Date: Saturday, October 22 Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: First Unity Church (next door to Wings Boosktore) * 460 46th Ave. North, St Petersburg, FL 33703 BIO – Ram Gian (James Dillon) Ram Gian (B.A. Columbia University, Literature and Writing – Summa Cum Laude), a Kundalini & Jnana Yogi, is a life-long student of comparative religion and spirituality. Ram received initiation and training in Transcendental Meditation™ as taught by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi; he has completed Self-Realization Fellowship study of the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda; and, in December of 2008, Mata Amritananda Mayi Devi accepted Ram Gian into a Guru-disciple relationship and inspired him to begin a life of selfless service as a yogi and teacher. Shortly thereafter, Ram founded GottaGettaGuru.com™, an on-line spiritual teaching ministry and eCommerce site, one hundred percent (100%) of the profits of which are donated to charitable causes and spiritual education projects around the world. In 2010, after many years of practice and nearly a year of intense study, he earned Aquarian Teacher certification as a Kundalini Yoga Instructor in the school of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan® and was given the name “Ram Gian” by his instructors, a name he is meant to live up to. It means: “The one who sings the song of God who is the Wisdom of God.” Since then, Ram has joined his wife, Vandana, as a teacher at Awaken Yoga Center at St. Petersburg’s beautiful Sunken Gardens, and Vandana and Ram co-founded the St. Pete Yoga Festival. Sat Nam.

AMAZING! The "Lady Gaga of Yoga!" Recommended donation: $20 to $40/pp - FREE Plush Golden BUDDHA of Prosperity to first 100 in the DOOR! 100% of the net proceeds go to "Embracing the World." THIS EVENT WILL LIKELY SELL OUT SO RESERVE NOW! Please scroll down to access the ORDER button! Thank you!

AMAZING! The "Lady Gaga of Yoga!" - FREE Plush Golden BUDDHA of Prosperity to first 100 in the DOOR! 100% of the net proceeds go to "Embracing the World." THIS EVENT WILL LIKELY SELL OUT SO RESERVE NOW! Please scroll down to access the ORDER button! Thank you!

Sunday, Sunken Gardens General Admission - This Ticket will not get you into any of the Yoga Classes, Seminars or Concert events - you'll need a FastPass for that (it includes the General Admission amount).

Includes admission to the Festival/Sunken Gardens, admission to ALL 20 Yoga Classes, Seminars, Concerts and Presentations. Ages 12 & up. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO ACCESS ORDER BUTTON

Includes Friday evening Festival Kickoff Party, Presentation & Meditation; Saturday Experience ONENESS Retreat/Seminar; Saturday evening Parvati Concert for the benefit of "Embracing the World" - Sunday Festival, including all Yoga Classes, Seminars, Concerts and Presentations; and Sunday evening Seminar with Bhante! Amazing value! Tickets are in LIMITED SUPPLY - Reserve NOW!

Healing Through Loving-Kindness Practice with Bhante Sujatha Connect with your natural healing power with the gentle guidance of Buddhist Monk, Bhante Sujatha. This 2 hour session has been life-changing for many of its participants, regardless of religious background. The teaching is centered around the cultivation of healthy self love, for without healthy self love you cannot be fully present to love anyone or anything else. The benefits of this workshop are reduced stress and anxiety, healing and enhancing relationship with others, gaining a sense of empowerment over challenging issues in your life, insight into your life purpose, awakening to the present moment and attaining unshakable inner peace. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO ACCESS ORDER BUTTON