Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Academy

The Ayurvedic Kitchen Pharmacy

SATURDAY, August 14 – SATURDAY, August 21, 2010

with Sanjay Kulkarni und Anjani Kulkarni (MD),

Ayurveda Acharyas, Pune, India

Certificate of participation for 88 TUs

Dating back over 5000 years, Ayurveda is considered to be the most ancient medical science for body and mind. Ayurvedic medicine aims at avoiding serious diseases by trying to overcome unhealthy habits with a healthy lifestyle. The daily diet is very important in this regard.

Learn how your health is connected to mind, emotions, relationships and the environment. Just a simple change of diet and lifestyle helps the body to regain its equilibrium.

The intensive course take place in combination with the yoga vacation
programme: You will take part in one or two asana and pranayama classes, as well as the morning and evening meditation.

Swamis and instructors of the International Sivananda Yoga Centres teach the yoga and meditation components of the Ayurveda intensive courses.

The dates include arrival and departure days.

TOPICS OF LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
(3:30 – 6 pm)

· Introduction to the vegetarian-Ayurvedic diet and the three Gunas (qualities of nature)
· The best food combinations in simple menus with the most important immune-strengthening spice mixtures for grains, vegetables, fruits and nuts
· Dietary guidelines for Vata, Pitta and Kapha constitutions and Tri-Dosha menus
· How to prepare juices, milk, syrups, teas and cold beverages

·  Making healthy sweets and snacks

Sanjay & Anjani Kulkarni (MD), Ayurveda Acharyas, have practised as Ayurvedic instructors in many countries for the past 20 years. They draw on theirprofound expertise to give practical advice on how to prevent disease and develop radiant health.

cOURSE RATES (incl. VAT)

including:

Ayurveda cooking course, yoga classes, Ayurveda nutrition manual
Room and board in the recommended eco-hotel.

Individual constitutional diagnosis

Special rate

The special reduced rate with basic room and board is of limited availability.
It permits a reduced tuition fee for students and the unemployed.
Please bring your original student ID or unemployment card.

DISCOUNTS:

Early Bird Special: -40,- € (3 months full payment in advance)
Partner Special: -30,- € Valid for 2 or more persons. Enrol and pay at the same time for the same dates.

Special rate for participation in the simultaneous seminar „Ayurveda for Women“:

Special rate
with basic room and board for students and the unemployed

DISCOUNTS:

Early Bird Special: -60,- €(3 months full payment in advance)

Partner -30,- €. Valid for 2 or more persons. Enrol and pay at the same time for the same dates.

Rates are valid until August 14, 2010
300 € down payment; please pay the balance at the latest 2 weeks before arrival.

ROOM AND BOARD:

Please book through the Sivananda Yoga Retreat House.
Non-smoking three-star ecological hotel serving wholesome organic vegetarian dishes.
www.hotel-florian.at
The rooms are equipped with wood furniture, health mattresses, wooden floors, shower, toilet, hairdryer, telephone and radio. Most rooms have a balcony. Finnish sauna, low-temp sauna, free parking.

Should the eco-hotel be booked, we can arrange accommodation in single and double rooms within walking distance at nearby guest houses.
No matter where your accommodation, all meals will be in Hotel Florian.

Payment

Bank transfer
Volksbank Scheffau, Austria
Acct nr. 700 33 749, bank code 43770
IBAN: AT0 44377 0000 700 33749
BIC: VBOEATWWKUF

Creditcard
For payments by credit card a 2% administration fee will be charched.
Please transmit your credit card information over the phone:

+43(0) 5356/67 404
 

Admission Qualification

Prior knowledge of Ayurveda, yoga and meditation are advantageous but not a prerequisite.

Language

The courses will be taught in English with simultaneous translation into German. Other languages on request.
 

Rules

1. Participants are expected to take part in all Ayurveda and yoga activities.

2. We cannot accommodate special dietary needs.

3. Meat, fish, eggs, alcohol, cigarettes, coffee, black tea and drugs are not allowed.

 
What to bring

Yoga mat, meditation pillow. All these are available in the Retreat House Boutique or in our online-Shop.

Also bring blanket, paper and pen, torch, warm and comfortable clothing, slippers, comfortable shoes for hiking, swimsuit.

Cancellation Terms:

1. Cancellation before the start of the course: A credit note for the full amount of the course will be issued, minus a 50 Euro administration fee.
2. Leaving the course: A credit note for the full amount of the course – minus the days present in the course – will be issued minus a 50 Euro administration fee.
3. The credit note will only be issued two to four weeks after the course completion date and will not be issued at the course location.
4. Credit notes are non-transferable and can only be used by the individual whose name appears on the credit note. Credit notes are valid for one year and can be used in any Sivananda Yoga Center or Ashram.

Please note: Credit notes cannot be applied to boutique purchases. In Reith (Austria), the credit note cannot be applied to room and board fees.

It is recommended to sign a travel health insurance policy at your travel agent.