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Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre
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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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June 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
Two gentle yoga classes daily 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 11am and 4pm
you have more time for relaxation and leisure pursuits.
Mon 4.6 / 3pm - Thur 7.6 / 3pm *
YOGA BODY CHECK
Often just little adjustments can lead to greater quality of life: Workshops für die Beweglichkeit von Schultern,
Workshops focussing on the shoulders, back and hips show
us how we can systematically improve our flexibility in the yoga
class. A test of the muscles and a posture analysis give 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. The yogic
breathing exercises help you increase your vital energy.
Yogic techniques for organ cleansing (Kriyas) make it easier
to detox the body. Guidance in dietary questions.
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.
Wed, 6.6. / 3pm - Sun, 10.6. / 3pm
Yoga Retreat: Body-Mind-Balance
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
Thur 7.6 / 3pm - Sun 10.6 / 3pm *
FURTHER TRAINING FOR YOGA TEACHERS:
YOGA AND ANATOMY
The anatomy and physiology
of the asanas, with detailed
examples for teaching and for
one’s own practice.
A PRACTICE WEEK FOR INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Participants will gradually develop a more intensive asana
practice with the help of detailed workshops and individual
correction. Classical asana variations which focus on
flexibility, strength and duration will be demonstrated and
performed. The highlight of the workshop is the meditative
practice of holding each pose longer. Daily pranayama
practice promotes the vital capacity of the lungs and improves
one’s power of concentration. A lecture on the anatomical
basics of the asana practice rounds off this special asana week.
Mon 11.6 / 3pm - Fri 15.6 / 3pm *
VEDANTA
A Clear Understanding of One’s Self
An introduction to Yoga Vedanta psychology. The non-dualistic
philosophy of Vedanta explains universal philosophical aspects
of life by means of logic and analogies:
Change and reality
Intellect and intuition
The experience of the Self, the goal of all yoga paths
"Who am I?"
Yoga and meditation are practical methods of self-inquiry
and ultimately enable us to experience our true nature:
Existence – Knowledge – Bliss.
With a list of recommended reading.
Fri 15.6 / 3pm - Sun 17.6 / 3pm
SIVANANDA BEGINNERS’ GUIDE TO YOGA The proven basic guide from the Sivananda Yoga Centres
THEORY:
Basic principles of yoga for integral health
Overcoming
stress
Step-by-step relaxation
PRACTICE:
Abdominal breathing, deep breathing and pranayama
Better flexibility through the Sun Salutation
Basic postures
with preliminary exercises and deep relaxation
Introduction
to concentration and meditation
Textbook: Sivananda Beginner’s Guide to Yoga
Fri 15.6 / 3pm - Sun 17.6 / 3pm *
THE YOGIC DIET
The Vegetarian Alternative.
Fast food and processed food, food with low nutritional value
or containing high levels of fats, salt and sugar are a staple part
of the modern diet. Various diseases are the result. In cooking
workshops you will get lots of new ideas on how to improve
your diet while remaining in harmony with the ideal of nonviolence
and with ecology.
Topics include a variety of recipes for busy people, energy-giving
breakfast recipes, light dinners for a sounder sleep, diet and its
effects on the mind. The daily practice of yoga and meditation
sensitises body and mind, promoting a healthy lifestyle.
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 18.6 / 3pm - Fri 22.6 / 3pm *
MEDITATION – THE NEXT STEPS
This yoga vacation programme opens up new aspects of the
meditation experience: Gradual lengthening of the time of
meditation. Explanation and practice of Mantras (cosmic energies
in sound structures). Introduction to Saguna (concrete) and
Nirguna (abstract) meditation techniques. Discussion of Pratipaksha
Bhavana (sublimation and elevation of our thought world).
Fri 22.6 / 3pm - Sun 24.6 / 3pm *
Yoga and Healing Herbs
with Brigitte Addington, herbalist
Lectures and herb gathering excursions will convey knowledge from both folk medicine and modern science.
Enriching body, mind and spirit
The beautiful Tyrolean mountains hold many healing treasures in store for us. Come and explore Mother Nature’s delicious and vitamin-rich greens for use in the kitchen and find out how so-called "weeds" turn into soothing remedies for your health. Discover interesting facts about the use of wild herbs and plants to enrich your diet or to add to your home pharmacy.
Course content: traditional medicine, modern science and the nature of herbs and plants.
The wild herbs and plants excursions are incorporated into the normal yoga vacation schedule.
Brigitte Addington is a specialist nurse and certified medicinal plant expert. She is founder and director of the
Communication Centre for Herbalists (Medicinal Plant School & Training) near Erlangen (Germany). She is also a freelance workshop lecturer in Germany and abroad.
Language: German with simultaneous translation into English
Fri 22.6 / 3pm - Sun 24.6 / 3pm
YOGA@HOME
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 22.6 / 3pm - Sun 24.6 / 3pm
MEDITATION – AN INTRODUCTION
Experiences in meditation are quite varied and are open to
everyone: Concentration develops naturally through performing
the asanas. Also, a detailed understanding of the correct
meditation postures can help in establishing a meditation
practice. The mental practice includes meditating on light and
objects, the universal sound ’OM’ and uplifting qualities.
Additional practices are introduced, for example achieving
a state of relaxed concentration by writing a mantra.
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.
Mon 25.6 / 3pm - Fri 29.6 / 3pm *
FINDING THE SILENCE WITHIN
Study of yoga psychology based on the Raja Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
Explanation of how
the mind works and practical techniques for
controlling the thoughts.
The functioning of thought waves, the effects
of natural energies on the mind, the principles of ethical living,
thought patterns and their transformation.
Human suffering and how to overcome it; practical methods
for cultivating positive thoughts; gaining mastery over the mind
through meditation. Recommended reading: Meditation and
Mantras by Swami Vishnudevananda and
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali with commentary by Swami Durgananda
Fri 29.6 / 3pm - Sun 1.7. / 3pm
SIVANANDA BEGINNERS’ GUIDE TO YOGA The proven basic guide from the Sivananda Yoga Centres
THEORY:
Basic principles of yoga for integral health
Overcoming
stress
Step-by-step relaxation
PRACTICE:
Abdominal breathing, deep breathing and pranayama
Better flexibility through the Sun Salutation
Basic postures
with preliminary exercises and deep relaxation
Introduction
to concentration and meditation
Textbook: Sivananda Beginner’s Guide to Yoga
Fri 29.6 / 3pm - Sun 1.7. / 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.
Fri 29.6 / 3pm - Sun 8.7 / 3pm *
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.
with Brigitte Addington, herbalist
