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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.
OCtober 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
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.
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 5.10 / 4pm - Sun 7.10 / 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 5.10 / 4pm - Sun 7.10 / 4pm * YOGA, MIND AND BRAIN
The relationship between brain and consciousness is one of the
most current topics of modern brain research.
According to the
experience of the yogis, mind and thoughts exist as subtle
realities. Brain and nerve functions are the physical counterparts.
We will look at the nature of consciousness and explain the
yoga model, according to which we are but manifold reflections
of one cosmic reality which can be experienced through
introspection and meditation.
The practice consists of gentle yoga classes for all levels, various
yoga techniques for gaining control over the mind, exercises
in self-observation and self-realisation.
“The latest research on the brain suggests that the state
of happiness can be consciously produced using a form
of mental training that stimulates the brain.” – GEO Wissen
Fri 5.10 / 4pm - Sun 7.10 / 4pm *
Further Training for YOGA Teachers:
YOGA FOR CHILDREN
Yoga, the best foundation for healthy
development.
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 8.10 / 4pm - Fri 12.10 / 4pm * 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 readings.
Fri 12.10 / 4pm - Sun 14.10 / 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
Fri 12.10 / 4pm - Sun 14.10 / 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.
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 15.10 / 4pm - Fri 19.10 / 4pm * 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 19.10 / 4pm - Sun 21.10 / 4pm 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 19.10 / 4pm - Sun 21.10 / 4pm
YOGA TEACHERS’ TRAINING PREPARATION COURSE
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.
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 26.10 / 4pm - Sun 28.10 / 4pm *
Further Training for YOGA Teachers:
FORWARD-BENDING ASANAS AND SITTING
POSES
Fri 26.10 / 4pm - Sun 28.10 / 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 on lectures and
workshops on the world of thoughts, creative life management,
exercises for developing thought power, guided contemplation
and visualisation.
Mon 29.10 / 4pm - Wed 31.10 / 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
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.
