This trip was offered 4-18 June 2009. We haven't set the date for the next time we will offer this trip. Please contact us if you are interested. Here are details of the 2009 trip.
Guided Ananda Sangha retreat
in the green hills of Umbria
In-depth visit and exchange
with Ananda in Europe
Spiritual/cultural exploration of
Rome and Florence
Pilgrimage to the sacred places of St.
Francis' life
Daily group meditation and spiritual practices
Optional
extension to Pisa and Siena
Slideshow of Pilgrimage to Italy 2007
"When I was guided to an Ananda pilgrimage,
in my heart I really wanted the ideal of community living that
I found here. I've never seen so many smiles in my
life as I have on this pilgrimage. It is a reminder
of the depth each of us has within." —R.
Y., Gurgaon
Ananda
Pilgrimages is pleased to offer once again our 2-week spiritual
vacation in Italy. Of particular interest to students on
the path of Kriya Yoga will be an inspiring retreat at our
Ananda Assisi centre.
We'll
follow in the footsteps of St. Francis and other mystical
saints in the charming medieval towns of Assisi and Cortona.
This area has some of the most picturesque hills and lakes
of Italy.
We'll also explore the fabulous historical cities
of Rome and Florence.
The trip is
designed for Indian residents, both adults and families
with older children.
This Spiritual Vacation Focusses
on Personal Growth . . .
In the company of like-minded souls,
practise the techniques and attitudes to increase peace
of mind in our daily lives
Tune into the powerful vibration and universal message
of St. Francis and other mystical saints
Discover the incomparable artistic and
architectural achievements of the past 2,000 years in Italy
Experience divinity in nature in the magnificent Italian
countryside
Daily group meditation and spiritual practices (instruction
also available)
Ananda Sangha in Europe
Ananda Assisi is the headquarters of Ananda's
work in Europe. Established in 1984, it is located in the
centre of Italy, in a stunning rural location, surrounded
by the green
hills of Umbria, a 20-minute drive from Assisi.
It includes
a residential spiritual community of about 80 people; retreat
facilities with year-round programmes; an outreach movement
that offers conferences, seminars, and meditation group
support throughout Europe; our European publication house; and a business that offers Ananda books, music, and meditation
products along with imports from the East. Its Web address
is http://www.ananda.it/en .
During
our stay, we'll explore various aspects of Ananda Assisi
and how it functions—the
same underlying principles that can be applied to Ananda's
budding community in India.
Activities will include
satsangs, meaningful discourses and discussions with
community leaders, tours, and opportunities to learn
from and work alongside community members. Meditation
training will also be offered.
Tour Leaders
Your
pilgrimage leaders, Acharyas Claudio and Deborah Gregorelli,
have lived in Ananda centres in Italy and India for nearly
20 years. They've led pilgrimages and tour groups in both
countries. They teach meditation, Ananda yoga, and raja yoga
regularly in the NCR and other Indian cities.
Claudio is Italian and Deborah speaks the language.They
look forward to sharing the spiritual, cultural, and artistic
riches of Italy with their Indian family, welcoming you to
the pilgrimage with a hearty "Benvenuto!" (Welcome!).
We'll
follow in the footsteps of St. Francis and other mystical
saints in the charming medieval towns of Assisi and Cortona.
This area has some of the most picturesque hills and lakes
of Italy. 
green
hills of Umbria, a 20-minute drive from Assisi. 
ied to Ananda's
budding community in India. 
