Venue Address
Mundo Sundaram, Calle Camino de Solano, Colmenar 29170 Malaga, Spain. (Please note: the name and address are listed on Google Maps)
Texts
1. Aparokshanubhuti –Direct Self Experience, based on ‘I Am Ordinary Awareness’ by James Swartz;
Yoga means contact and Vedanta is humorously called “the yoga of no contact.” Indirect knowledge is knowledge of something remote that is not experienced. Direct knowledge happens when an immediate something is experienced. You are in contact with Existence shining as Consciousness because you are Existence shining as Consciousness. Attend this seminar and hear Shankaracharya’s definition of Vedanta as Yoga.
2. Neutralizing Likes and Dislikes, by Sundari Swartz
While it is imperative to understand and assimilate the whole methodology of Vedanta, the ‘Big Picture’, where the work of self-inquiry takes place is in your thought by thought, day to day life. Without investigating who or what is in the driver’s seat, meaning examining our subjective reality and our likes and dislikes, Self-knowledge will not stick.
To Register
Contact Sundari: sundari.shiningworld@gmail.com.
Please Note! Registration is essential. We are strictly limited to 30 attendees as we do not have space for more, so please do not book if you think you may change your mind. If you do book and something unforeseen happens and you need to cancel, please let us know asap so that I can give your place to someone else.
Teaching Schedule:
Daily from the Sunday 12th – 14th October:
Mornings: 10:00 am – 12:30 Pm (with a tea break)
Lunch
Afternoons: 4 pm – 6:30 Pm (with a tea break.)
Wednesday 15th: Day Off
We have scheduled a one-day break during the middle of the week so that people attending can do some sightseeing and enjoy the spectacular scenery.
Daily from 16th – 17th Oct:
Mornings: 10:00 am – 12:30 Pm (with a tea break)
Lunch:
Afternoons: 4 pm – 6:30 Pm (with a tea break.)
Final Day 18th October
10 am – 12:30 Pm
No Catering
Please note that we will no longer be offering a catered lunch. You are free to bring your own lunch and we have a fridge on the premises for your use. You can stay on the premises during lunch time and enjoy the pool, or sit under a shady olive tree, as long as you maintain silence.
Information About the Area
Our home, Mundo Sundaram, in Colmenar, Malaga, is listed on Google Maps. Our physical location is in the Axarquia region of Andalucía in southern Spain, about 45 minutes from Malaga International airport. It would be best to arrive there and not at any other airport in Spain. If you cannot afford a car, we can put registrants in touch with each other to share accommodation and transportation.
There are many beautiful towns in Axarquia offering accommodation at a wide range of prices. Staying in a hotel in Colmenar or sharing accommodation will definitely be the cheapest option. Check out Airbnb, Booking.com, TripAdvisor, or Hotels near Colmenar and find many options, both for catering and self-catering. Google Maps (or Earth) and search for “Romo Cuevas” you will be able to see the local area.
The only town (it’s a hamlet) within walking distance to us is Solano. In the area near us in a radius between 10- and 30-minute drive are the towns of Romo, Mazmullar, Comares, Los Dioses, Los Ventorros, La Alqueria, Colmenar, Corazones, El Zuque, Jaldarin, Las Guájaras, Rio Gordo, Benamargosa and others.
ACCOMMODATION WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE
Please note that there are not many options available for accommodation within walking distance to us. Here are the only ones I know of, but please note you need to book directly and take responsibility for your stay:
Villa Gran Solano: This is about a five minute walk from us, a lovely, four bedroomed house, with private bathrooms, a kitchen/dining room, beautiful garden and pool. It must be rented as a whole, so sharing with other attendees will be necessary. To book contact Mr Pepe Martos (he only speaks Spanish) + +34 635 04 55 71.
Link to House:
Finca Maran, Solano, (Self-catering) a 15-minute walk from us. To book contact jp.termaat67@gmail.com or call +31 651835325
ACCOMMODATION TO SHARE NEARBY
Villa Casa Blanca, Romo – https://www.micazu.nl/vakantiehuis/spanje/costa-del-sol/comares/villa-casa-blanca-met-gastenverblijf-21941/
Casa Gusta La Vista, Rio Gordo – http://www.gustalavista.com/
Tio Vincente, 10-minute drive from us: http://tiovincente.com/
Casa Trixie, in Colmenar, 15 minute drive from us: http://www.casatrixie.com
House to share in Colmenar (15-minute drive), Liz Gorringe, email liz.gorringe@yahoo.co.uk or WhatsApp 07468450597
Andalusian Rentals, Maria and Carl Cullimore, accommodation only, Solano, El Romo and several other properties around Axarquia: www.andalusianrentals.com
Cortijo Piltraque, Colmenar (catering – upmarket), about 20 minutes’ drive to us: https://www.cortijo-piltraque.com/;
Villa Pepita, near Romo (self-catering): about +/- 10-minute drive from us: https://www.villapepita.eu/en/;
Casa Estrella, about +/- 15-minute drive from us:
https://www.tripadvisor.com/VacationRentalReview-g1411714-d12555922-Casa_Estrella_a_mountain_villa_with_spectacular_views_and_pool_CR_MA_01459-Comares_C.html
Jingtu Wellness and Spa Resort – Comares (pricey) https://jingturesort.es/
Yoga Studio
Casa Mayor Yoga Studio near Comares approx. 30 min drive from us: https://www.casamayoryogaretreat.com/
Hotels in Colmenar
Hotel Arco del Sol is a good option, much quieter than the other hotels, situated about a 15-minute drive from us: https://hotelarcodelsol.com-malaga.com/en/
Hotel Balcon de Los Montes, in Colmenar is lively and pretty noisy, but has pleasant rooms. It offers fairly decent meals and is about a 15-minute drive from us: http://www.balcondelosmontes.es/;
Hotel Belen: Av. los Montes, 11, 29170 Colmenar, Málaga, Spain, 15 min drive from us. www.hotelrestaurantebelen.com/contacto.
Taxis and Shuttle Service:
The average cost for a regular taxi ride from the airport to Mundo Sundaram should be between 60 – 70 euros one way.
Private Taxi Service by a friend of ours, Arend de Vries +34 647 17 95 55
Taxi service: Pepe – +34 623 11 14 14
Malaga Airport taxi: www.malaga-airport-taxi.net/;
Transfer Malaga: www.gettransfer.com/
Restaurants In the Area
Bar El Nino, Closest to us (but not in walking distance) in Romo, which offers only very basic pub food.
El Molino de Los Abuelos, Comares about a 15-minute drive from us, https://www.hotelrestauranteelmolinodelosabuelos.es/. The food is average but the view makes up for it, plus Comares is a wonderful town to explore.
Table Mountain Restaurant, Los Ventorros, about a 15-minute drive from us. https://www.facebook.com/restauranttablemountain/. Simple but good value food, lovely ambiance especially if you can sit on the terrace.
Venta Ortega, in Benamargosa, about a 20-minute drive from us, I believe they serve good food, good ambiance. https://g.co/kgs/5CrbZr.
La Heurta, in Casabermeja, a 25-minute drive from us. http://www.restaurantelahuertacasabermeja.es/. Excellent food but the ambiance is a little noisy.
La Taberna de Flores, Colmenar 10 – 15-minute drive from Mundo Sundaram.
Venta Galwey, Montes de Malaga, about 25 min drive from Mundo Sundaram. I have not tried their food, but I believe it is very good.
Hotel Arco del Sol, just outside Colmenar. About 16-minute drive from Mundo Sundaram. https://hotelarcodelsol.com-malaga.com/en/. Average quality food at reasonable prices.
Hotel Balcon de Los Montes, Colmenar, 15-minute drive from us, http://www.balcondelosmontes.es/; Average food at reasonable prices.
Information about Activities
There are many options of things to do and places to see in Andalucia. Malaga old town is beautiful, with lots of interesting shops, a cathedral, a castle, galleries and the Picasso Museum. The Waterfront is also worth a visit. If you would like to visit the Alhambra or explore other typically Spanish historical monuments, contact Bee Travel in Colmenar. They offer tours and transport:
Bee Travel – https://bit.ly/RESEÑASAGENCIADEVIAJESBEETRAVEL
