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Yoga Shop
In the Yoga Shop in our Retreat House we gladly advise you in the selection of the appropriate yoga accessories: the most suitable cushion, yoga mats, meditation shawls, outfits and books according to your interests.
November 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
Wed 31.10. / 4pm - Sun 4.11 / 4pm
All Saints Yoga Retreat
YOGA – In harmony with nature Immerse yourself for four days in the healing and preventive effects of the integral yoga practice.
Enjoy the fresh mountain air, the pure brooks and lakes as well as the deep peace of the forests. Inspiring lectures and workshops on how to keep body and mind in harmony with natural laws and on the search for higher values in life. Suitable for newcomers to yoga as well as those looking to resume their practice after a long break.
With experienced instructors of the Sivananda Yoga Centres.
Sat 3.11 / 8pm
Classical guitar
and flute concert
With Caroline Preissl and Mariana Auer
The two Tyrolean musicians masterfully interpret both classical and modern works.
Mon 5.11 / 4pm - Fri 9.11 / 4pm 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.
Mon 5.11 / 4pm - Fri 9.11 / 4pm * 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
Fri 9.11 / 4pm - Sun 11.11 / 4pm 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.
Recommended reading: Sivananda Beginner's Guide to Yoga, Gaia Books
Fri 9.11 / 4pm - Sun 11.11 / 4pm 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.
Mon 12.11 / 4pm - Fri 16.11 / 4pm THE 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 and on improving the acid/base balance. Daily silent walk.
Mon 12.11 / 4pm - Fri 16.11 / 4pm 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 Grimml waterfalls.
You can join this active yoga vacation at any time. Please bring hiking shoes and raingear.
Tue 13.11 / 8pm * Diwali
The Indian Festival of Lights, with puja
Fri 16.11 / 4pm - Sun 18.11 / 4pm YOGA@HOME
Die tägliche Yoga-Praxis zu Hause bringt Kräfte ins Fließen,
die das ganze Leben neu gestalten.
In Workshops werden die wirkungsvollsten Übungen für den
Alltag vorgestellt:
Verschiedene Asana-Reihenfolgen ab 15 Minuten täglich
sind die Basis. In einer Einführung in die Praxis von
Konzentration und Meditation lernen Sie bewährte Techniken
der Geisteskontrolle für die geistige Hygiene im Alltag.
In einem Kochworkshop werden optimale Ernährungstipps
für Körper und Geist praktisch vorgeführt.
Mit zahlreichen Literaturempfehlungen sind Sie dann bereit
für erfolgreiches Yoga@Home.
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 test of the muscles and a posture analysis give the motivation you need to make a change. Yoga offers a broad range of methods for strengthening the nervous and cardiovascular systems: from deep relaxation to resistance training by holding the asana postures. The yogic breathing exercises help you to increase your vital energy.
Yogic techniques for organ cleansing (Kriyas) make it easier to detox the body. Guidance in dietary questions.
Mon 19.11 / 4pm - Fri 23.11 / 4pm IN PEACE LIES STRENGTH Confronting tension – this is stress management based on asanas (yoga postures).
The conscious flow of breathing relieves mental tension and promotes serenity of mind. 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 23.11 / 4pm - Sun 25.11 / 4pm *
Further Training for Yoga Teachers
TEACHING YOGA – THE NEXT STEP
The topics of this further training seminar are adapted to the yoga students‘ questions and interests.
Fri 23.11 / 4pm - Sun 25.11 / 4pm Yoga for 50 Plus
Yoga is a universal and all-round exercise system which can be practised even at more advanced ages. Individually adapted postures and breathing techniques activate the body’s regenerative powers. Slow, gentle movements enhance the suppleness of the body for better sitting, standing and walking. In lectures and workshops you will receive an individual plan for practising at home as well as an introduction to positive thinking and meditation for mental relaxation and concentration.
Fri 23.11 / 4pm - Sun 25.11 / 4pm * 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 in lectures and workshops on the world of thoughts, creative life management, exercises for developing thought power, guided contemplation and visualisation.
Sat 24.11 / 4pm - Sat 1.12. / 4pm *
Certificate Course:
Healthy Cooking with AYURVEDA
with Sanjay and Anjani Kulkarni (MD)
Ayurveda Acharyas, Pune, India
Cooking together and sharing meals is an important and wonderful part of community living. >> Certificate Courses 2012
with Sanjay and Anjani Kulkarni (MD)
Health through the guidelines of Ayurvedic medicine in harmony with Western culture.
Health for the whole family
Support your health with spices
Ayurveda tips for sound sleep
Ayurveda for Women
Mon 26.11 / 4pm - Fri 30.11 / 4pm 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 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 26.11 / 4pm - Fri 30.11 / 4pm * 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 30.11 / 4pm - Sun 2.12. / 4pm 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 30.11 / 4pm - Sun 2.12. / 4pm 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.
