Annual Men’s Walk with Shiv Charan Singh: Lebanon September 2024

JOIN renowned spiritual teacher Shiv Charan Singh and a group of like-minded men on the Annual Men’s Walk, in September 2024—and for the first time in the Middle East—in the majestic mountains of Lebanon, amid the biblical Cedar trees and the pine-scented forests of the Eastern Mediterranean.

BUILDING on previous Annual Men’s Walks, including in Corsica, Portugal and Italy; IMMERSED in Lebanon’s rich history in the Middle East’s ‘Cradle of Civilization, not-for-profit Lebanon Men’s Walk 2024—from September 12 to 16 inclusive (5 full days)—will EXPLORE how men in particular can move more through pain and anguish to forgiveness, love and compassion.

Throughout the series of Annual Men’s Walk, the objective has been to search for ways to be better, more ‘centered’ men, clearer in purpose and vision; motivated and encouraged to give and contribute more to ourselves, to our loved ones and to our communities.

In the mountains and valleys of Lebanon, surrounded by a rich tapestry of ancient religious and sectarian communities; under the warm September Mediterranean sun and bounded by Lebanon’s delicious vegetarian cuisine, Shiv Charan Singh will guide this group of men through the five days of Kundalini-yoga practices, themed discussions and dedicated walks, including one day of historical and cultural sightseeing on the antique cities of Beirut, Byblos and Batroun.

Participants can also use this occasion to explore Lebanon in their own time, before or after the five days, and discover all that this ancient, mystical land has to offer, including the spectacular Greco-Roman sights of Baalbek in the lush Beqaa Valley, and the ancient Phoenician cities of Tyre and Sidon.

This will be an Annual Men’s Walk to remember, full of growth-opportunities, nature and delicious meals; for some—perhaps—a turning point in their lives, for others another milestone to being a better man.

LOCATION

VENUE

Ain Zhalta, Shouf Mountains
Deir (Monastery) Houb, Tannourine

DURATION

12th to 16th September 2024

PROGRAM

FACILITATOR

Shiv Charan Singh

Shiv Charan Singh is a spiritual teacher, steeped in the traditions of Kundalini Yoga. Karam Kriya, the school he founded, means ‘total action through which our karma is brought to completion through the application of spiritual consciousness’.

Through the philosophy and practice of Karam Kriya, Shiv Charan Singh is deeply committed to guiding students in their spiritual growth, so they can bring spiritual awareness into their everyday lives and develop their full potential as human beings – to become the best they can be.

He is the author of several books on different aspects of spiritual life including human communication, the mystery of numbers (Let the Numbers Guide You) and poetry.

As a renowned teacher of Kundalini Yoga since 1980 and a Lead Teacher Trainer for the KRI accredited Kundalini Yoga Aquarian Teacher Training Level I & Level II, Shiv Charan Singh mentors training programmes worldwide.

SCHEDULE

Arrive in Lebanon (at Beirut International Airport) no later than Wednesday evening, 11 September 2024

Day 01 – Thursday 12 September 2024

Rise and shine! Sadhana, the yogic practice of exercise and meditation followed by breakfast
After breakfast, gather for the opening session and discussion with Shiv Charan Singh around the overarching theme of ‘Forgiveness to Compassion’
Set off for the first themed hike amid the Cedar trees of the Shouf mountains of Lebanon in this mixed Druze and Christian area. Duration will be about 4 hours. There will be packed lunches.
Return to the accommodation around for an early supper, followed by further themed-discussion with Shiv Charan Singh

Day 02 – Friday 13 September 2024

Rise and shine! Sadhana, the yogic practice of exercise and meditation followed by breakfast
After breakfast, gather for the second morning session and discussion with Shiv Charan Singh
Set off for our second themed hike. Duration will be about 4 hours. There will be packed lunches.
Visit with a Druze Sheikh following the hike.
Return to our accommodation for supper.

Day 03 – Saturday 14 September 2024

Rise and shine! Sadhana, the yogic practice of exercise and meditation followed by breakfast
This is the last day of the stay in the Shouf mountains. The group will pass through central Beirut, continue north along the Lebanese coast, to the ancient town of Byblos.
Stop for lunch in Byblos, and visit the archaeological site and the 12th century Crusader castle, as well as the souks or local bazaar.
After lunch, continue to Deir Houb, Tannourine.

Day 04 – Sunday 15 September 2024

Rise and shine! Sadhana, the yogic practice of exercise and meditation followed by breakfast
After breakfast, gather for the third morning session and discussion with Shiv Charan Singh
Set off for our third themed hike. Duration will be about 4 hours. There will be packed lunches.
Return to the accommodation around for an early supper.

Day 05 – Monday 16 September 2024

Rise and shine! Sadhana, the yogic practice of exercise and meditation followed by breakfast
After breakfast, gather for the fourth morning session and discussion with Shiv Charan Singh
Checkout of our accommodation and set off for our fourth and final themed hike in the northern mountains of Lebanon. There will be packed lunches.
After the hike, head back down the mountain to the coast, and turn south to Beirut.

End of ‘Lebanon Men’s Walk 2024’