Information about the
Siddha Yoga Teaching Visit to Poland
with Swami Umeshananda

General Information

Event Information

Location Information

Registration Information

Cancellation Policy


General Information

What are the dates of the Siddha Yoga Teaching Visit to Poland with Swami Umeshananda?

The Teaching Visit will be held from Saturday, October 14, through Sunday, October 22, 2017. The length of the Teaching Visit is nine days.

  • You may participate in all or part of the Teaching Visit as you are able.

What is the title of the Teaching Visit?

The title of the Teaching Visit is:

Intention, Chanting, and Meditation
A Siddha Yoga Teaching Visit to Poland with Swami Umeshananda

Can my son or daughter who is under age 18 participate in the Teaching Visit?

Siddha Yogis and seekers new to the Siddha Yoga path, of all ages, are warmly welcome to participate in the events of the Teaching Visit. Young people 17 and under must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

There is a Satsang for Families on Sunday, October 15. Please see the calendar of events.

To participate in the Shaktipat Intensive, attendees must be 13 years of age and above.

Event Information

What is the calendar of events of the Teaching Visit?

There will be daily teaching and learning events for Siddha Yogis and seekers new to the Siddha Yoga path. The culmination of the teaching visit will be: The Global Siddha Yoga Shaktipat Intensive 2017 in honor of Baba Muktananda’s Mahasamadhi, on Saturday, October 21.

Please see the Calendar of Events.

How can I register for the Global Siddha Yoga Shaktipat Intensive

The registration fee for the Global Shaktipat Intensive will be the standard rate according to your country of residence. To this amount, in compliance to the Polish tax laws, a 23% Value Added Tax (VAT) will be added.

There are two ways of making your payment for the Global Shaktipat Intensive: via bank transfer or by cash on site. To facilitate this process please make your payment ahead of time via bank transfer.

To receive additional information for registering for the Global Siddha Yoga Shaktipat Intensive, please send an e-mail to IntensivePoland@syda.org. Upon receipt of your e-mail, you will receive a communication via e-mail containing all the details you need to complete your registration for the Global Shaktipat Intensive.

Will translation be available?

The events of the Teaching Visit will be in English with Russian and Polish translation.

Location Information

Where will the events of the Teaching Visit take place?

The events of the Teaching Visit will take place at the following venue:

Hotel Narvil Conference and Spa
Address: Czesława Miłosza 14A, 05-140 Serock, Poland

The Hotel Narvil is located 45 kilometers north of the center of Warsaw.

Registration Information

Information about accommodations for the Teaching Visit at the Narvil Hotel

SYDA Foundation has secured a block of rooms at the Narvil Hotel for participants in the Teaching Visit.

  • All rooms in the Narvil Hotel have two double beds.
  • Single and double occupancy rooms are available

How do I register for room and board at the Narvil Hotel?

For information about rates for room and board for the dates of the Teaching Visit at the Narvil Hotel, please send an e-mail inquiring about the rates for room and board to TeachingVisitPoland@syda.org.

  • In your e-mail, include the following:
    • Your first and last name
    • Country of residence
    • Request for rates for room and board

Within 48 hours of receiving your e-mail with the above information, you will receive a reply with the rate for both single and double-occupancy rooms. Three meals per day are included in the rate.

  • Included in the reply will be a link for making your reservation and further instructions, including how to remit payment.

Do I have to stay in the venue of the Teaching Visit to participate?

Participants attending the Teaching Visit are welcomed and encouraged to stay at the venue to experience the retreat-like environment of the Teaching Visit. It is not a requirement for participants to stay at the venue in order to attend the events of the Teaching Visit.

Is there a registration fee for the events of the Teaching Visit? How do I pay?

There is a registration fee for the Shaktipat Intensive.

  • See information on Registration for the Shaktipat Intensive, above.

All other events of the Teaching Visit do not require a registration fee.

Cancellation Policy

What is the cancellation policy for room and meals?

lf you cancel your reservation for room and meals prior to 72 hours of your arrival date, a full refund will be provided minus a processing fee.

If you cancel less than 72 hours before your arrival date, you will receive a refund of your payment minus a 25 percent cancellation fee.

How do I cancel my registration for room and meals?

To cancel your registration for room and board, send an e-mail to:

TeachingVisitPoland@syda.org