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TRUTH IS LOVE — LOVE IS TRUTH

VEDANTA INNER TOUR with Valeria

Come to KAUAI — where nature meets our true nature!

“There is no joy in the finite; there is joy only in the Infinite.”
― The Upanishads

"All religions alike, from the lowest fetishism to the highest absolutism, are but so many attempts of the human soul to grasp and realise the Infinite." - Swami Vivekananda

I have been a student of Vedanta for last 15 years. The psychological and emotional shifts I have experienced were indispensable for my own well-being. They have shaped the way I view and interact with the world that are a lot more in harmony with truth and love.

Our Vedanta Inner Tour it is a contemplative spiritual practice that honors what is sacred in our experience. It is a form of living meditation that engages our whole being in the present moment beyond thinking and concepts.  The intention is to sense the undeniable interconnectedness with all of life and its sacredness.

We will visit some the most beautiful places on Kauai while having a conversation about the teachings of Advaita Vedanta.

The invitation is reconnect with our natural state of being, and in that, allow the flow of existence to be without the mental distortions and interpretations that obscure the truth and beauty of life.

If you are curious or feel the calling to explore the depth of your own ocean, I would love to meet you!

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CHOOSE ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW:

— Vedanta Inner Tour for a Day: from 9am to 4pm - (7 hours) — You choose the date.

Suggested donation: $1,440 for a group of 2-4 people

— Vedanta Inner Tour for an 3 hours: You choose the date and time.

Suggested donation: $700 for 1-2 people

— Vedanta Inner Tour for 2 hours: You choose the date and time.

Suggested donation: $500 for 1-2 people

— Vedanta Inner Tour for 1 hour: You choose the date and time.

Suggested donation: $300 for 1-2 people

** For groups of 5 people or more, please contact me:

valeria@fitforjoy.org or (917)345-3480

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ABOUT VEDANTA

Vedanta philosophy offers many beautiful messages centered on the realization of the true self and the divine nature of existence. Vedanta is a school of Hindu philosophy that explores the nature of reality, the self, and the ultimate goal of human existence. It is considered one of the main branches of Astika (orthodox) philosophical traditions within Hinduism. The term "Vedanta" literally means "end or higher purpose of the Veda," referring to the Upanishads, which are foundational texts in Hinduism.  In a nutshell, Vedanta encourages individuals to look within, to transcend the limitations of the material world, and to realize their own true nature as part of the divine whole. 

• "You are not the individual wave, but you are the indivisible sea that eternally fluctuates to give rise to an endless variety of shapes."

• "Your greatest awakening comes, when you are aware about your infinite nature."

• "Never help came from anywhere but from yourself."

• "Make this world your own by loving all. Let there be no stranger, let there be no foe or enemy."

• "God is peace, bliss, beauty and truth."

• "Remember your connection with the infinity and that remembrance will give you the freedom."

VEDANTA’s ESSENTIAL BOOKS

VEDANTA QUOTES AND REFLECTIONS

On the Nature of Reality and the Self:

• "To understand anything is to find in it something which is our own," - Swami Chinmayananda. 

• "You are not the individual wave, but you are the indivisible sea that eternally fluctuates to give rise to an endless variety of shapes," -

• "There is nothing that is not God," - Swami Vivekananda. 

• "The dream takes place entirely in our minds. It does not feel like a dream at that time; it feels like another waking experience," - Swami Sarvapriyananda. 

• “You are what your deep, driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your destiny.” ― The Upanishads

• “That which is not comprehended by the mind but by which the mind comprehends—know that...”
  ―The Upanishads

• "The whole existence is God's temple. Your own body is the temple of God. Your own heart is the shrine," - Bert McCoy. 

• "More important than what is behind you and what is ahead of you is what is in you. Seek it," - Swami Chinmayananda. 

On Love, Service, and Harmony:

• "Make this world your own by loving all. Let there be no stranger, let there be no foe or enemy," - Swami Premananda. 

• "Love cannot come through fear, its basis is freedom," - Swami Vivekananda. 

• "The only religion you need to experience God is love, kindness and respect to all beings," - Bert McCoy. 

• "A charitable disposition enriches life. You are rich by what you give," - A. Parthasarathy. 

• "The highest form of human intelligence is to observe yourself without judgment," - Jiddu Krishnamurti. 

On Self-Realization and Enlightenment:

• "The root cause of suffering is that people do not look within," - A. Parthasarathy. 

• "This universe is my body. I am the Infinite, only I am not conscious of it now. But I am struggling to get this consciousness of the Infinite, and perfection will be reached when full consciousness of this Infinite comes," - Swami Vivekananda. 

• "Appreciating the mind as 'ALL SILENCE', 'I AM' is meditation," - Swami Chinmayananda. 
  

“It is better to live your own destiny imperfectly then to live an imitation of somebody else's life with perfection.”
― Bhagavad Gita

Truth is Love — Love is Truth

ABOUT VALERIA

Founder of Fit for Joy, Author, Vedanta Guide & Facilitator

I was born in Brazil and was severely impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences​ (ACEs.)

I promised myself to be resilient on my quest for well-being, yet, with limited resources and education, my teenage years​ were mired in unnecessary suffering.

At the age of nineteen, I met an American mentor who brought me to the United States and taught me about the importance of eating healthy and exercising regularly. I was also encouraged to engage with art therapy (music, dance and singing).

My curiosity and willingness to heal led me to inspiring experiences. I learned to dance flamenco and performed professionally in Miami, Florida. I wrote my own songs and played guitar — it brought moments of JOY back into my daily life!

When I moved to New York City, I became a certified personal trainer and guided many into the path of health and wellness. I later won first-prize as a fitness competitor in two divisions for my dedication and professionalism.

What felt like a well-being destination, was only the beginning of my healing/spiritual exploration.

In my mid-thirties I bec​ame deeply depressed and was diagnosed with C-PTSD​ stemming from my childhood trauma. The work I had done to heal my body and mind was halfway accomplished. It was time to commit to well-being education and to engage with different healing modalities to treat C-PTSD.

During my “being well” exploration, I traveled, wrote books, got married, became a dog mom, started a podcast collaborating with hundreds of well-being facilitators in the USA and from around the world.

Although I continue to learn and gain profound insights into the essence of well-being, I have realized that JOY is our nature. JOY is our unlearned expression of gratitude and appreciation for all of life and its dance!

Our limitations must not become our destiny, but instead guide us to experience our own wholeness and the wholeness of life.

We are all FIT FOR JOY.  :)