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Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre
hardcover
This comprehensive book shows how to bring body and mind into balance through a classical, holistic approach to Yoga. Over 350 pictures.
Yoga vacation and relaxation in the Austrian Alps – the Sivananda Yoga Retreat House in Tyrol.
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July 2012 Programmes marked with * are also recommended for yoga teachers.
All topics are part of the daily schedule:
6:00 am Morning meditation, mantra chanting and spiritual reading. 8:00 am Yoga class with energising yoga poses and breathing exercises. 10:00 am Vegetarian brunch. Afterwards, there is time for a sauna, a massage, a walk along one of the hiking trails or sit back and read a book on the sunny terrace. 2:00 pm Workshop or lecture. 4:00 pm Yoga class. Feel your body becoming more flexible, your breath calmer and your mind clearer. 6:00 pm Vegetarian dinner. 7:30 pm Silent evening meditation and mantra chanting followed by an interesting lecture. You may like to to drink some herbal tea and retire early to bed.
During the week and at weekends we offer two sets of topics. You can participate in both at no extra charge. >> Rates
FURTHER TRAINING FOR YOGA TEACHERS:
ACCESSIBLE YOGA
with Jivana Heyman, San Francisco, California
Learn how to adapt a classical asana class
to the needs of students with physical
disabilities or chronic illness, the elderly,
and people with injuries.
Mon 2.7 / 3pm - Fri 6.7 / 3pm
YOGA VITALITY WEEK This yoga vacation week focuses on personal guidance and
individual correction in the yoga postures.
Nature walks in the
magnificent Tyrolean mountains and a gradual increase in the
breathing exercises help strengthen the immune system. Yoga
breathing exercises expand the capacity of the lungs, and they
also stimulate the flow of the subtle life energy (Prana).
The programme includes an introduction to the meditation
techniques for mental relaxation as well as a cooking workshop
on how to prepare easy-to-digest meals. Daily silent walk.
A yoga and hiking vacation in the majestic Kitzbühel Mountains
offers both active recreation and a pleasant escape from our
hectic lives.
Several approx. 2-hour hikes with like-minded people
are complemented by daily yoga classes in which we delve into
the true nature of body and mind. We will go on excursions
to the most beautiful corners of the region: Bichlach: Rolling hills of meadow and forest around the
Vogelsberger and Gieringer ponds. Venedigerblick, a fabulous hiking route: Zefirau, Schleier
waterfall, Ebner chapel, goat farm. Astbergweg: High-elevation hike with breath-taking views
of the Wilder Kaiser and the Kitzbühel mountains. Other possible excursions: Hike in the Hohe Tauern and visit
to the Mittersill National Park.
Trips to Gaudeamus Hut on Wilder Kaiser and to the Krimmler
waterfalls.
You can join this active yoga vacation at any time. Please bring
hiking shoes and raingear.
Tue 3.7 / 8pm
GURU PURNIMA A spiritual celebration in honour of the Yoga Masters.
Fri 6.7 / 3pm - Sun 8.7 / 3pm *
Further Training for YOGA Teachers :
YOGA DURING PREGNANCY
The daily yoga practice 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 practice of concentration and
meditation, you will learn the time-honoured techniques
of gaining control over the mind – a kind of mental hygiene
for daily life.
A cooking workshop gives practical tips for optimising your
diet for both body and mind.
All this, together with a list of recommended reading, will
equip you for a successful Yoga@Home.
Fri 6.7 / 3pm - Sun 8.7 / 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 relaxation of body and mind, we will focus on lectures and
workshops on the world of thoughts, creative life management,
exercises for developing thought power, guided contemplation
and visualisation.
Mon 9.7 / 3pm - Fri 13.7 / 3pm
THE YOGA WORKSHOP SERIES
Daily workshops look at the main aspects of the yoga class
in depth: muscle relaxation in the relaxation pose (Savasana)
through autosuggestion; enhanced flexibility of the spine and
limbs through specific stretching in the asanas; strengthening
of back and abdominal muscles for improved posture; specific
asana cycles for making the pelvis and the hips more flexible
and for strengthening the pectoral girdle. Increased vital capacity
through deep breathing: on the basis of abdominal breathing
and full yogic breathing you will be introduced step-by-step
to the classical pranayama techniques, which lead to improved
energy resources for both body and mind.
Confronting tension – this is stress management based on asanas (yoga postures).
The conscious flow of breathing relieves mental
tension and promotes inner peace. A lecture on diet gives tips
on detoxing the body by means of a vegetarian diet.
Mantra meditation – the sound experience of yoga – awakens the
power of one’s own life energy. Talks and recommended reading
on yoga psychology show how you can change your life through
positive thoughts.
Fri 13.7 / 3pm - Sun 15.7 / 3pm *
YOGA TEACHERS’ TRAINING PREPARATION COURSE
Get away from the daily routine and dive into a deeper asana experience with a guided step-by-step practice of advanced variations.
Detailed practice, adjustments and longer holding of some meditative asanas.
Scorpion, full bow, pigeon, lateral forward bend, turtle, balancing poses, triangle variations and other advanced variations from Swami Vishnudevananda’s Complete illustrated Book of Yoga.
Thur, 14.7 / 8pm
Swami Sivananda's Mahasamadhi
Celebration of the great yoga master
Swami Sivananda.
With Puja, meditation, stories and mantra
chanting. (Donations welcome)
Classical asana variations with individual guidance: Easy variations leading up to the twelve basic postures.
Advanced variations aimed at making the body more supple
and allowing progress in the basic postures. In the workshops
you will learn anatomical details of the asana practice, helping
you to 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 through the precise use of the
autosuggestion technique.
The daily practice of meditation and mantra chanting will turn
the seminar into a holistic yoga experience.
Mon 16.7 / 3pm - Fri 20.7 / 3pm *
YOGA AND SUCCESS IN LIFE
Yoga is a key not only to physical health, but also to radiant
mental health: Learn mental exercises for developing willpower
and improving memory. Lectures and workshops examine
positive character traits and how they enhance one’s personality.
Concentration and meditation exercises create the basis for the
successful practice of yoga in daily life. Recommended reading: Success in Life and God-Realisation
by Swami Sivananda
Thur 19.7 / 3pm - Thur 26.7 / 3pm *
CERTIFICATE COURSE:
YOGA AND PSYCHOLOGY
with Dr. Uma Krishnamurthi, psychiatrist,
Bangalore, India
Inspiring observations on the human mind.
Practical workshops for yoga practitioners
and yoga teachers.
Fri 20.7 / 3pm - Tue 24.7 / 3pm
EASTERN AND WESTERN PSYCHOLOGY Two evening lectures with Dr Uma
Krishnamurthi, psychiatrist, Bangalore, India.
Psychology from the holistic perspective of the East.
Fri 20.7 / 3pm - Sun 22.7 / 3pm
YOGA FITNESS
This programme focuses on strengthening body and mind for
all-round health.
Yoga asanas provide an 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 the natural resting breath, you will learn
pranayama breathing exercises that systematically increase your
vital capacity. Relaxation exercises strengthen the nervous and
immune systems. Enjoy the energising vegetarian food, specially
adapted to the yoga practice.
Fri 20.7 / 3pm - Sun 22.7 / 3pm
YOGA AND MOUNTAIN MAGIC
A yoga and hiking vacation in the majestic Kitzbühel Mountains
offers both active recreation and a pleasant escape from our
hectic lives.
Several approx. 2-hour hikes with like-minded people
are complemented by daily yoga classes in which we delve into
the true nature of body and mind. We will go on excursions
to the most beautiful corners of the region: Bichlach: Rolling hills of meadow and forest around the
Vogelsberger and Gieringer ponds. Venedigerblick, a fabulous hiking route: Zefirau, Schleier
waterfall, Ebner chapel, goat farm. Astbergweg: High-elevation hike with breath-taking views
of the Wilder Kaiser and the Kitzbühel mountains. Other possible excursions: Hike in the Hohe Tauern and visit
to the Mittersill National Park.
Trips to Gaudeamus Hut on Wilder Kaiser and to the Krimmler
waterfalls.
You can join this active yoga vacation at any time. Please bring
hiking shoes and raingear.
Fri 20.7 / 3pm - Sun 22.7 / 3pm *
FURTHER TRAINING FOR YOGA TEACHERS :
Yoga OVER 50
Gentle asana variations and special care
for the back.
The eternal youth of the soul.
A brief immersion in a sea of Alpine wildflowers –time for mental and physical purification on the outdoor platform.
Health is the natural state of the body. Yoga, unique amongst all forms of physical culture, brings about the efficient balance of all body systems. Yogis have understood for thousands of years how important proper exercise is. Yoga is designed not to develop muscle and to exhaust our strength, but to gently stretch and tone the body, and above all to stimulate circulation, right down to the cellular level. In this way, tissues are nourished, wastes removed, vital organs returned to full efficiency, and the metabolism of health is restored.
Develop a new body awareness
Conscious breathing brings new energy
Eat nutritiously and responsibly
Develop a fit and beautiful body
Boost your energy and vitality at any stage of life
Increase your powers of concentration and discipline
Reduce stress and experience peace of mind
Mon 23.7 / 3pm - Fri 27.7 / 3pm
YOGA VITALITY WEEK This yoga vacation week focuses on personal guidance and
individual correction in the yoga postures.
Nature walks in the
magnificent Tyrolean mountains and a gradual increase in the
breathing exercises help strengthen the immune system. Yoga
breathing exercises expand the capacity of the lungs, and they
also stimulate the flow of the subtle life energy (Prana).
The programme includes an introduction to the meditation
techniques for mental relaxation as well as a cooking workshop
on how to prepare easy-to-digest meals. Daily silent walk.
A yoga and hiking vacation in the majestic Kitzbühel Mountains
offers both active recreation and a pleasant escape from our
hectic lives.
Several approx. 2-hour hikes with like-minded people
are complemented by daily yoga classes in which we delve into
the true nature of body and mind. We will go on excursions
to the most beautiful corners of the region: Bichlach: Rolling hills of meadow and forest around the
Vogelsberger and Gieringer ponds. Venedigerblick, a fabulous hiking route: Zefirau, Schleier
waterfall, Ebner chapel, goat farm. Astbergweg: High-elevation hike with breath-taking views
of the Wilder Kaiser and the Kitzbühel mountains. Other possible excursions: Hike in the Hohe Tauern and visit
to the Mittersill National Park.
Trips to Gaudeamus Hut on Wilder Kaiser and to the Krimmler
waterfalls.
You can join this active yoga vacation at any time. Please bring
hiking shoes and raingear.
Fri 27.7 / 3pm - Sun 29.7 / 3pm
THE YOGA LIFESTYLE
Learn 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 “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 prepare healthy dishes and snacks
suitable for people on the go.
Fri 27.7 / 3pm - Sun 29.7 / 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
balance. Enjoy a peaceful yoga vacation in the mountains.
Sat 28.7 - Sun 26.8.2012
International Yoga Teachers' Training Course
With guest of honour Sri Venugopal Goswami, Bhakti Yoga Acharya, Vrindavan North India
Yogic wisdom accompanied by live music – sublime Ragas and dynamic rhythms with tabla, harmonium and bamboo flute.
Experience this unique of spiritual discourse that communicates the eternal truths of the classical yoga scriptures and the ancient Indian epics.
For centuries, storytelling, poetry, music and philosophy have evolved into a spiritual art form whose many layers of meaning uplift heart and mind in equal measure.
Sri Venugopal Goswami comes from an over 500 year old family tradition. His revered father initiated him into the teachings of the classical Bhakti scriptures in the Radha Raman Temple. Sri Venugopal Goswami studied for many years under the world-famous Indian vocalist Pandit Jasraj, an award-winning leading exponent of classical Hindustani music.
