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Yoga vacationers enrolling in more than one vacation programme pay only one daily rate.
Rates:
Friday – Sunday: 70 €, plus 2 days room and board
Monday – Friday: 128 €, plus 4 days room and board
Rates for special programmes are specified directly under each programme.
Mon 2.8. / 3pm – Fri 6.8. / 3pm
THE YOGA BODY CHECK *
Often just little adjustments can lead to greater quality of life: Workshops focussing on the shoulders, back and hips show us how we can systematically improve our flexibility in the yoga class.
A muscle test and a postural analysis give you the motivation you need to make a change. Yoga offers a broad palette of methods for strengthening the nervous and cardiovascular systems: from deep relaxation through to resistance training by holding the asana postures.
Through the yogic breathing exercises you can increase your life energy. Yogic techniques for organ cleansing (Kriyas) make it easier to detox the body. In the cooking workshop you will learn energy-giving vegetarian food combinations.
146 € plus 3 days room and board
Mon 2.8. / 3pm – Fri 6.8. / 3pm
YOGA RELAXATION DAYS
Take the time to experience moments of deep relaxation for body, mind and spirit:
Gentle yoga classes for all levels create the basis for health and strengthen the nervous system. The causes and effects of stress are discussed in a workshop. Using various meditation exercises, relaxation is slowly transformed into inner harmony. Enjoy a peaceful yoga vacation in the mountains.
“During a yoga class the rhythmical alternation of stretch and relaxation progressively relaxes the tense muscle and activates the parasympathetic nervous system, creating a sensation of relaxed well-being.”
Sivananda Beginner’s Guide to Yoga
146 € plus 3 days room and board
Wed 4.8.2010 / 3pm – Sun 8.8.2010 / 3pm
Yoga and Anatomy
With Swami Sivadasananda, master student of Swami Vishnudevananda
Powerpoint presentations on the anatomy and physiology of the asanas, with detailed examples for teaching and one's own practise.
• Muscle length - muscle strength.
• Musculature and connective tissues.
• Six levels of movement.
• Sun salutation in detail.
• Anatomy/physiology of the basic postures and classical variations.
• Brain and body in the asana.
• Relaxation and the autonomic nervous system.
• Vital capacity and yogic breathing.
• Physical energy and subtle energy.
Certificate of
participation for 39 TUs
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Fri 6.8. / 3pm – Sun 8.8. / 3pm
YOGA FITNESS
This seminar focuses on strengthening body and mind, promoting holistic health.
Yoga asanas provide optimal development of muscle strength and flexibility. This is excellent prevention against posture faults such as lordosis, kyphosis or scoliosis, and helps improve existing posture faults. In addition to learning how to breathe naturally when the body is at rest, you will learn pranayama breathing exercises that systematically increase your vital capacity. Relaxation exercises strengthen the nervous and immune systems. In the cooking workshop we will present easy-to-make and easy-to-digest meals, suited to the yoga practice.
Fri 6.8. / 3pm – Sun 8.8. / 3pm
YOGA - THE ART OF LIVING
Science is discovering that the nervous and endocrine systems influence human emotion.
Yoga acts upon these systems in a positive way. The in-depth practiceof asanas is a time-tested way of developing a new awareness of body and mind. Becoming conscious of our thoughts and practising methods of non-aggression enable us to shape our relationships in a positive way.
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With Dr. Uma Krishnamurthi, Bangalore, India
LECTURE TOPICS
Day 1
Positive mental health: The contributions of psychology and mysticism
Day 2
Overcoming negative emotions: What yoga psychology recommends
Day 3
Psychology of happiness: Psychological aspects of the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita
Day 4
Mind, the subconscious, love, intuition and the integral yoga path
Day 5
The psychology of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Day 6
Om and the four states of consciousness
Day 7
Meditation and the purification of the thoughts
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The seminar also includes a Bharata Natyam dance performance (South Indian temple dance) with an explanation of the Mudras and their symbolism with Dr. Uma Krishnamurthi.
Dr. Krishnamurthi specialises in adult and child psychiatry and applies integral yoga therapy at the physical and mental levels in her work. She learned yoga and meditation as a child under highly respected yoga masters. As a doctor, Dr. Krishnamurthi views the rich spiritual and cultural traditions of her country also from a scientific standpoint. An experienced psychologist of integral yoga therapy, she is an expert in communicating the transformative power of yoga. Dr. Krishnamurthi gives lectures at symposia and seminars worldwide.
COURSE RATES
INCLUDING room and board in the eco-hotel
which serves organic vegetarian meals
Dormitory |
650 €
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Shared |
675 € |
Double |
835 € |
Single |
920 € |
DISCOUNT on all rates: Early Bird -40 € (full payment 3 month in advance) Partner -20,- €
SPECIAL RATE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED / STUDENTS
INCLUDING basic room and board on location.
Dormitory |
580 €
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Shared |
600 € |
Limited availability. Please bring your student ID or unemployment card for verification.
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Tue/Wed 10./11.8
Eastern and Western Psychology *
Two evening lectures with Dr. Uma Krishnamurthi
76 € plus 2 days room and board
Mon 9.8. / 3pm – Fri 13.8. / 3pm
YOGA AND MOUNTAIN MAGIC
Yoga and hiking holidays in the majestic Kitzbühel Alps offer both active recreation and a pleasant escape from our hectic lives. Several two-hour (approx.) hikes with like-minded people are combined with daily yoga classes with individual correction where we delve into the true nature of body and mind. We will go on excursions to the most beautiful areas of the region:
Bichlach: Rolling hills of meadow and forest around the Vogelsberg and Gieringer Weiher lakes. Venedigerblick: A fabulous hiking route.
Astbergweg: High-elevation hike with breathtaking views of the Wilder Kaiser and the Kitzbühel mountains.
Other possible excursions: Hiking in the Hohe Tauern and Welten Mittersill national parks. Visits to the Gaudeamushütte alpine lodge on Wilder Kaiser and the Grimmler waterfalls.
You can join this active yoga vacation at any time.
Please bring hiking shoes and raingear.
146 € plus 3 days room and board
Mon 9.8. / 3pm – Fri 13.8. / 3pm
IN PEACE LIES STRENGTH
Confronting our body’s own tension – this is stress management based on asanas (yoga postures). The conscious flow of breathing enables mental relaxation and the elimination of stressful thought patterns. A cooking workshop gives tips on detoxing the body with a vegetarian diet. Mantra meditation – the sound experience of yoga – awakens the power of one’s own primal life energy. Lectures and recommended reading on yoga psychology show how you can change your life through positive thoughts.
146 € plus 3 days room and board
Tue 10.8 / 3pm - Di. 17.8 / 3pm
Summer Special:
HATHA YOGA INSPIRATION FROM SWAMI SIVANANDA * |
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Dynamic asana and pranayama workshops
with Swami Atmaramananda, Yoga Acharya
Swami Atmaramananda, director of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre in Berlin, is a long-time student of Swami Vishnudevananda. He teaches at the yoga teachers’ training courses around the
world with much devotion and humour.
· Classic variation cycles
· Easy variations for newcomers and „rusty“ students
· Yogic breathing techniques
· Immersion in silence to strengthen the autonomic nervous system (meditation)
· Reasons for a vegetarian diet
Textbook: Hatha Yoga, Swami Sivananda
252 € plus 7 days room & board
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Sat 14.8. – Sat 21.8.2010
Ayurveda and Woman’s Health *
with Certificate
with Sanjay and Anjani Kulkarni (MD), Ayurveda Acharyas, Pune, India
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Sat 14.8. – Sat 21.8.2010
Ayurveda Kitchen Pharmacy *
with Certificate
with Sanjay and Anjani Kulkarni (MD), Ayurveda Acharyas, Pune, India
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Fri 13.8. / 3pm - Sun 15.8. / 3pm
VEGETARIANISM IN THE LIGHT OF SCIENCE * |
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Lectures and discussion with Dr. Annika Waldmann, dietitian, Lübeck, Germany
· Reasons for a vegetarian diet
· What you need to know about minerals, vitamins and secondary plant nutrients
· Practical tips on healthy cooking and food combinations
76 € plus 2 days room and board
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Fri 13.8. / 3pm – Sun 15.8. / 3pm
ASANAS – STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY
Classical asana variations with individual guidance:
Easy variations leading up to the twelve basic postures. Advanced variations aimed at making the body more flexible and allowing progress in the basic postures. In the workshops you will learn anatomical details of the asana practice, helping you get more out of the yoga classes. Special yoga asanas for the back enhance flexibility and strengthen problem areas. Step by step, you’ll learn the art of deep relaxation by making the most of the short relaxation between the asanas and skilfully applying the autosuggestion technique. The daily practice of meditation and mantra chanting will make the seminar into a holistic yoga experience.
76 € plus 3 days room and board
Fri 13.8. / 3pm – Sun 15.8. / 3pm
THOUGHT POWER AND POSITIVE THINKING
"You sow a thought and reap an action.
You sow an action and reap a habit.
You sow a habit and reap a character.
You sow a character and reap your destiny.”
Swami Sivananda
Besides the daily practice of asanas, pranayama and meditation for the relaxation of body and mind, we will focus in this series of lectures and workshops on the world of thoughts, creative life management, exercises for developing thought power, guided contemplation and visualisation.
76 € plus 3 days room and board
Fri 13.8 / 3pm - Sun 29.8 / 3pm
SOUTH INDIAN TEMPLE MEDITATIONS
Pujas and Yantras with a priest from South India
· Fascinating geometric shapes of the Yantra (meditative image)
· Classical scripture recitations (Mantras)
· Symbolic hand gestures (Mudras)
Mon 16.8. / 3pm – Fri 20.8. / 3pm
THE YOGA LIFESTYLE
This seminar shows you how to turn your yoga practice into a yoga lifestyle.
The harmonious processes of the classical asana sequence such as pose and counterpose, as well as posture, breathing and relaxation, bring harmony and rhythm to our daily lives.
The yoga exercise plan for busy people gives new ideas for personal time management. The topics of developing willpower and inner strength through meditation help to relate the psychological aspects of yoga to one’s own experiences in life. The cooking workshop teaches how to make healthy dishes and snacks suitable for people on the go.
134 € plus 3 days room and board
Mon 16.8. / 3pm – Fri 20.8. / 3pm
YOGA RELAXATION DAYS
Take the time to experience moments of deep relaxation for body, mind and spirit:
Gentle yoga classes for all levels create the basis for health and strengthen the nervous system. The causes and effects of stress are discussed in a workshop. Using various meditation exercises, relaxation is slowly transformed into inner harmony. Enjoy a peaceful yoga vacation in the mountains.
“During a yoga class the rhythmical alternation of stretch and relaxation progressively relaxes the tense muscle and activates the parasympathetic nervous system, creating a sensation of relaxed well-being.”
Sivananda Beginner’s Guide to Yoga
134 € plus 3 days room and board
Fri 20.8. / 3pm – Sun 22.8. / 3pm
YOGA AND MOUNTAIN MAGIC
Yoga and hiking holidays in the majestic Kitzbühel Alps offer both active recreation and a pleasant escape from our hectic lives. Several two-hour (approx.) hikes with like-minded people are combined with daily yoga classes with individual correction where we delve into the true nature of body and mind. We will go on excursions to the most beautiful areas of the region:
Bichlach: Rolling hills of meadow and forest around the Vogelsberg and Gieringer Weiher lakes. Venedigerblick: A fabulous hiking route.
Astbergweg: High-elevation hike with breathtaking views of the Wilder Kaiser and the Kitzbühel mountains.
Other possible excursions: Hiking in the Hohe Tauern and Welten Mittersill national parks. Visits to the Gaudeamushütte alpine lodge on Wilder Kaiser and the Grimmler waterfalls.
You can join this active yoga vacation at any time.
Please bring hiking shoes and raingear.
Fri 20.8. / 3pm – Sun 22.8. / 3pm
EXISTENCE – KNOWLEDGE – BLISS *
An introduction into Vedanta philosophy
- Universal terms
- Change and reality
- Intellect and intuition
- The experience of the self, the aim of all yoga paths
- The classical scriptures of Vedanta
- "Who am I?" - Meditation and self inquiry
Mon 23.8. / 3pm – Fri 27.8. / 3pm
YOGA@HOME
The daily yoga practise at home lets you tap new energy, which can change your outlook on life. Workshops introduce the most effective exercises for the daily routine, based on various asana sequences with a duration of at least 15 minutes. In an introduction to the practise of concentration and meditation, you will learn the time-tested techniques of controlling one's mind - a kind of mental hygiene for daily life. A cooking workshop gives practical tips for optimising one's diet for both body and mind. All this, together with a list of recommended reading, will equip you for successful Yoga@Home.
Mon 23.8. / 3pm – Fri 27.8. / 3pm
YOGA AND MOUNTAIN MAGIC
Yoga and hiking holidays in the majestic Kitzbühel Alps offer both active recreation and a pleasant escape from our hectic lives. Several two-hour (approx.) hikes with like-minded people are combined with daily yoga classes with individual correction where we delve into the true nature of body and mind. We will go on excursions to the most beautiful areas of the region:
Bichlach: Rolling hills of meadow and forest around the Vogelsberg and Gieringer Weiher lakes. Venedigerblick: A fabulous hiking route.
Astbergweg: High-elevation hike with breathtaking views of the Wilder Kaiser and the Kitzbühel mountains.
Other possible excursions: Hiking in the Hohe Tauern and Welten Mittersill national parks. Visits to the Gaudeamushütte alpine lodge on Wilder Kaiser and the Grimmler waterfalls.
You can join this active yoga vacation at any time.
Please bring hiking shoes and raingear.
Fri 27.8 / 3pm - Mon 30.8 / 3pm
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with Rajyashree Ramesh
Dynamic melodies and rhythms. Workshop in dance steps and hand gestures. Dance performance. Rajyashree Ramesh is originally from Bangalore, South India, and has lived in Berlin for many years.
114 € plus 3 days room and board
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Fri 27.8. / 3pm – Sun 29.8. / 3pm
YOGA VACATION LIGHT
Two gentle yoga classes per day for all levels, as well as group meditation in the mornings and evenings,
are the basis for this relaxing week at the Retreat House. Between 11 am and 4 pm you have more time for relaxation and other leisurely pursuits.
76 € plus 3 days room and board
Sun 29.8. - Sun 26.9.2010
YOGA teachers' training course (TTC)
international
Reduced September course fee
from 2.300,- €
INCUDING room and board
Save up to 612,-€
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Mon 30.8. / 3pm – Fri 3.9. / 3pm
THE YOGA BODY CHECK *
Often just little adjustments can lead to greater quality of life: Workshops focussing on the shoulders, back and hips show us how we can systematically improve our flexibility in the yoga class.
A muscle test and a postural analysis give you the motivation you need to make a change. Yoga offers a broad palette of methods for strengthening the nervous and cardiovascular systems: from deep relaxation through to resistance training by holding the asana postures.
Through the yogic breathing exercises you can increase your life energy. Yogic techniques for organ cleansing (Kriyas) make it easier to detox the body. In the cooking workshop you will learn energy-giving vegetarian food combinations.
Mon 30.8. / 3pm – Fri 3.9. / 3pm
THE WORLD OF SOUND
The ability of the asanas to sensitise us to sound is obvious at the end of every yoga class.
This seminar offers an introduction to the meaning and pronunciation of mantras. Workshops and group practice introduce us to the meditative chanting of mantras. The singing of classical Sanskrit Bhajans (songs) is a proven technique for opening the heart. Lectures will give insight from both the East and the West into the healing power of music on body and mind.
“Sounds are vibrations. They give rise to definite forms. Each sound produces a form in the invisible world, and combinations of sound create complicated shapes. Mantra repetition awakens inner spiritual strength.”
Swami Sivananda
August programmes organised by:
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Academy
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