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Programmes marked with * are also recommended for yoga teachers.
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.
Fri 30.4. / 3pm – Sun 2.5. / 3pm
Sivananda Beginner's Guide to Yoga
A comprehensive basic guide from the Sivananda Yoga Centres.
Theory
The basic principles for all-round health
Overcoming stress
Conserving vital energy
Step-by-step relaxation
Life philosophy of yoga
Practice
Abdominal breathing, deep breathing and pranayama
Better flexibility through the sun salutation
12 basic poses with warm-up exercises and deep relaxation
Cooking workshop – the vegetarian alternative
Concentration and meditation exercises
Textbook: "Sivananda Beginner's Guide to Yoga" (Gaia Books)
Mon 3.5. / 3pm – Fri 7.5. / 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.
Mon 3.5. / 3pm – Fri 7.5. / 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.
Fri 7.5. / 3pm – Sun 9.5. / 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.
Sat, 8.5. – Sun 6.6.2010
Teachers' Training Course (German)
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Sat, 8.5. – Sun 6.6.2010
Advanced Teachers' Training Course (German)
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Mon 10.5. / 3pm – Fri 14.5. / 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 10.5. / 3pm – Wed 12.5. / 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.
Wed 12.5. / 3pm – Sun 16.5. / 3pm
Special Programme on Ascension Day
A brief immersion in a sea of Alpine wildflowers –
Time for mental and physical purification on the outdoor platform.
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Wed 12.5. / 3pm – Sun 16.5. / 3pm
Asanas And Classical Hatha Yoga *
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Dynamic Workshops with Swami Sivadasananada
Theory:
Excerpts from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Asanas and the Raja Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
The mental benefits of the 12 basic poses
Practice:
Detailed practice of the Sun Salutation
Individual corrections in the asana variations
The 6 classical meditation postures
From pranayama to meditation
Swami Sivadasananda is the director of the Sivananda Yoga Centres in Switzerland and Spain. He is a dynamic and precise instructor who teaches at workshops and Sivananda Yoga Teachers' Training Courses around the world. He places special emphasis on the creative life energy that unfolds through the physical yoga practice.
152 €, plus 4 days room and board |
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Tue 12.5. / 3pm - Sun 16.5. / 3pm
Jyotisha – Vedic Astrology *
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with Stephen Quong, Kalifornien, USA
Jyotisha, the traditional Vedic astrology of India, provides deeper insights into the purpose of our lives.
· The Vedic horoscope – indications for health and personality
· Astrology, yoga and spirituality
· Karma and free will
· Inspiration from the horoscopes of great masters
Stephen Quong (Umananda) is an esteemed astrologer from California.
He studied classical Vedic astrology with different masters in India,
Nepal and Sri Lanka and is a practicing Yogi.
152 €, plus 4 days room and board
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Mon 17.5. / 3pm – Fri 21.5. / 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.
Mon 17.5. / 3pm – Fri 21.5. / 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.
Fri 21.5. / 3pm – Sun 2.6. / 3pm
SPECIAL PROGRAMME ON WHITSUN
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Mon 24.5. / 3pm – Sun 30.5. / 3pm
THE PATH TO RELAXATION
With instructors of the Sivananda Yoga Retreat House
Managing stress through asanas and relaxation
Breathing workshop: Improving your vital capacity
Relaxation techniques for all situations in life
Vegetarian cooking workshop: Energy-giving food combinations
Yoga psychology: Altering the direction of one’s life through positive thinking.
228 €, plus 6 days room and board
Mon 24.5. / 3pm – Fri 28.5. / 3pm
THE YOGA VITALITY WEEK
This yoga vacation week puts the focus on personal guidance and individual correction in the yoga postures. Nature walks in the breathtaking Tyrolean mountains and a gradual increase in the breathing exercises help strengthen the immune system. The seminar includes an introduction in the meditation techniques for mental relaxation as well as a cooking workshop on how to prepare easy-to-digest meals and on improving the acid/base balance. |
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Fri 21.5. / 3pm - Fri 28.5. / 3pm
Special Guest: Sri Venugopal Goswami, Bhakti Yoga Acharya
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A vivid journey through the inspirational texts of the Yogis and Rishis.
18,000 verses of great poetic beauty.
Daily live music with uplifting ragas and dynamic rhythms (tablas, harmonium, bamboo flute).
Sri Venugopal Goswami, Bhakti Yoga Acharya from Vrindavan, North India, is a spiritual teacher in a family tradition of more than 500 years. His father initiated him into the teachings of the classical Bhakti scriptures in the Radha Raman Temple. For many years, Sri Venugopal Goswami studied under the world famous Indian vocalist Pandit Jasraj, an award winning leading exponent of classical Hindustani music.
266 € plus 7 days room and board |
Fri 21.5. / 3pm – Mon 24.5. / 3pm
The Crest Jewel of Discrimination *
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Talks with Swami Durgananda, Yoga Acharya
• The power of discrimination: the mental essence of being human
• Body, senses and mind through the ages
• The eternal nature of the soul
• Meditation on the universal Self
Recommended reading: Viveka Chudamani, a classical work by Sri Shankaracharya
114 €, plus 3 days room and board
Swami Durgananda is one of the most senior students of Swami Vishnudevananda and directs the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres in Europe. Her practical and intuitive style of teaching is the result of intensive
practice and over 30 years of teaching experience.
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Fri 21.5. / 3pm – Mon 24.5. / 3pm
The Asana Experience – Inspiration for a Deeper Asana Practice *
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with Swami Atmaramananda, Yoga Acharya
Compensation for the back
• Personal spine test with the plumb line
• Agonist/antagonist at the most important joints
• Detailed posture correction in the asana
Pranayama and the nervous system
• Managing stress through asanas
• Complete relaxation for body and mind
• Improved breathing in the asana
Yoga fitness
• Optimal strength and flexibility in the asana
• Enhanced circulation and vital capacity
• Developing positivity and willpower
114 €, plus 3 days room and board
Swami Atmaramananda is a long time disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda. He teaches with devotion and humor in the yoga teachers’ training courses world-wide.
114 € plus 3 days room and board |
Fri 21.5. / 3pm - Mon 24.5. / 3pm,
Further Training for Yoga Teachers *
Yoga Body Work
With Swami Keshavananda
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Fri 21.5. / 3pm - Sun 23.5. / 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
· The food pyramid for vegetarians
76 €, plus 2 days room and board |
Sat 22.5. / 3pm – Sat 29.5. / 3pm
Ayurveda Special*
  
With Sanjay Kulkarni and Anjani Kulkarni (MD), Ayurveda Acharyas, Pune, Indien.
Radiant health following the principles of Ayurveda in harmony with western culture
• Health for the whole family
• The immune-strengthening power of spices
• Ayurvedic tips for a sound sleep
Mr and Mrs Dr Kulkarni have many years of teaching experience in all areas of Ayurveda. They teach in India and in the West.
114 € plus 3 days room and board
Sat 22.5 / 3pm – Sat 29.5 /3pm
Ayurveda Nutrition Seminar*
with Certificate
with Sanjay Kulkarni and Anjani Kulkarni (MD), Ayurveda Acharyas, Pune, India
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Fri 28.5. / 3pm – Sun 30.5. / 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 2 days room and board
Mon 31.5. / 3pm – Fri 4.6. / 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.
152 € plus 4 days room and board
Mon 31.5. / 3pm – Fri 4.6. / 3pm
Sivananda Beginner's Guide to Yoga
A comprehensive basic guide from the Sivananda Yoga Centres.
Theory
The basic principles for all-round health
Overcoming stress
Conserving vital energy
Step-by-step relaxation
Life philosophy of yoga
Practice
Abdominal breathing, deep breathing and pranayama
Better flexibility through the sun salutation
12 basic poses with warm-up exercises and deep relaxation
Cooking workshop – the vegetarian alternative
Concentration and meditation exercises
Textbook: "Sivananda Beginner's Guide to Yoga" (Gaia Books)
152 € plus 4 days room and board
Wed 2.6. / 3pm – Sun 6.6. / 3pm
Corpus Christi Special Programme
Wed 2.6. / 3pm – Sun 6.6. / 3pm
Inspiration in Practising Integral Yoga *
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mit Swami Anantananda
Asana workshops:
Balancing poses and inner balance
Deeper relaxation through conscious stretching
Progressing in the inverted postures
Full yogic breathing in pranayama
Talks:
Natural health tips of the yogis
Energising body and mind through the pranayama practice
Concentration in action
Stories illustrating yogic wisdom
Swami Anantananda is the director of the Sivananda Yoga Centre in Geneva. He brings profound knowledge and a great sense of humour to his teaching.
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Fri 4.6. / 3pm – Sun 6.6. / 3pm
MEDITATION practice weekEND
The experiences one can have in meditation vary greatly: Concentration develops naturally through performing the asanas. Also, a detailed understanding of the correct meditation postures can help us in establishing a meditation practise. The mental practise includes meditation exercises using light and objects, the universal sound ‘OM' and uplifting qualities. Various additional practise s are introduced, for example relaxed concentration through writing a mantra.
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 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.
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