Humility and Honour
We may be just a grain of sand in vast desert. Yet we are part of the desert, and therefore have access to its immensity. Ignorance of Oneness gives space for a false sense of self-importance. Whereas humility involves dropping our pride but preserving our honour. Whoever preserves their honour on the foundation of humility inevitably, and without wishing it, becomes a leader in the true sense of the word. In this intimate gathering of men in the beautiful setting of the Olympus National Park in Greece, we will be reflecting on these topics under the conscious guidance of Shiv Charan Singh.
Towering up from the centre of the Greek civilisation, monument of the natural world, Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece, and is the symbol of the Greek spirit as well as of faith and freedom. Being the residence of the ancient Gods, Olympus has always been the cradle of poetical and mythological stories between the Gods and the heroes of antiquity.
People all over the world visit the mountain of the Gods in order to live-once-in-a-life-time experiences. Beside of mountain climbing or hiking, these experiences engage all of our senses, with nature imparting upon us immense emotions through the surrounding magnificence. Trekking through the Olympian paths, we will have the opportunity to connect with the water element via the river that flows through the mountain and its full of energy waterfalls that form crystal clear plunge pools. Beyond its natural beauty and imposing landscape, Mount Olympus is also a spiritual haven, ideal for calming and connecting with the true self and for drawing the faithful closer to divinity. We will experience the energy of an archaeological site, monasteries, churches and hermitages dating back to centuries ago.
Our base will be a mountain refuge at an altitude of 930m with impressive views of the peaks of the mountain, as well as the sea bellow it. The mountain gives us many options of hiking paths, both easy and challenging, long and short and many start right outside our refuge.
About Shiv Charan Singh
Shiv Charan Singh is an outstanding and authentic spiritual teacher. His teachings are based on the traditions of Kundalini Yoga and the Sikh Dharma. He has founded the Karam Kriya school which provides a study of the science of Applied Numerology. Karam Kriya means ‘action in spiritual awareness’. Shiv Charan 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 a skilled counselor, and 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. He is 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.
Arrival - Departure Dates
Arrival will be on the 18th of September in the evening – dinner will be provided upon arrival.
Departure will be on the 23rd of September in the morning – breakfast will be provided before departure.
Accommodation
We will be staying at the Stavros refuge at an altitude of 930m and it is just 9km away from the main village of Litochoro, which is situated at the base of the mountain. The refuge has three dormitories with bunkbeds and can accommodate a maximum of 27 people. Bed linens, pillows and blankets are provided by the refuge, but no shower towels. At the moment there is no hot water. Perfect for our ishnan.
If more than 27 people are registered then the refuge will be able to provide five 2-people tents for the extra 10 people. People that will stay in the tents they will need to bring appropriate camping gear (sleeping mat, sleeping bag, etc…) If more that 37 people register then we will find a lodging place in the main village. For the people staying in tents or the people staying at a different lodging place in the village the cost maybe different. At the moment this cost is not worked out yet more info to follow.
Food
All meals will be provided by the refuge. The food is simple, Greek and delicious with vegan options also available. Breakfast and dinner will be provide each day at the restaurant of the refuge and a packed lunch will be provided so we can take it with us in our backpacks and have it during our walks.
Daily Schedule
| 05:00 – 07:30 | Sadhana |
| 08:00 – 09:00 | Breakfast |
| 09:30 – 09:45 | Departure for the Walk |
| 17:00 – 17:30 | Return to the Refuge |
| 18:00 – 19:30 | Evening Circle |
| 19:30 – 20:30 | Dinner |
Costs
- Accommodation at the Stavros refuge for five nights, arrival on the 18th and departure on the 23rd of September in the morning.
- All meals during your 4 day stay plus a dinner at arrival date and a breakfast at departure date
- Fee for our teacher Shiv Charan Singh
Travel Info
Fligths to Greece
You can fly to Greece either to Athens International Airport or to Thessaloniki Airport.
Driving to Olympus
Driving from Athens to Olympus is about 430km which takes around four hours. Driving from Thessaloniki to Olympus is about 123km which takes about an hour and twenty minutes.
You can either rent a car and organise a car pull for other people, or we all coordinate and rent a couple of mini busses that can fit 9 people. With 200 euros for 5 days a mini bus can be rented. This is a cheaper option for everyone.
Registration
In order to register for the Men’s Walk 2025 you need to pay a deposit of 300 euros to secure your place by June 1st. Then you’ll need to pay the full balance by September 1st. Please get in-touch with Varandeep Singh either by email or by Signal.
Contact Details
Payment Options
Revolut : @vaskengmk or +306944114405
Bank Transfer
Beneficiary: Vasken Knouni
IBAN: LT24 3250 0864 4095 4251
BIC/SWIFT: REVOLT21
Bank Name : Revolut BankPayPal : [email protected] (additional fees may incur if you use PayPal)
Cancelation Policy
- If you cancel before June 1st you will receive a refund of the security deposit – 300 euros.
- If you cancel after June 1st and before Sep 1st you will loose your security deposit but we will refund the 310 euros.
- If you cancel after Sep 1st there will be no refund.
- If there is a genuine unforeseen emergency for your cancelation and you can provide sufficient authentic evidence we will review your case for a full refund. We do want to show understanding.
