October 2010

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 1.10. / 3pm – Sun 3.10. / 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.

Fri 1.10. / 3pm – Sun 3.10. / 3pm

YOGA - THE ART OF LIVING

Science is discovering that the nervous and endocrine systems influence human emotion.
Yoga acts upon these systems in a positive way. The in-depth practiceof asanas is a time-tested way of developing a new awareness of body and mind. Becoming conscious of our thoughts and practising methods of non-aggression enable us to shape our relationships in a positive way.

Fri 1.10. / 3pm – Sun 3.10. / 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 4.10. / 3pm – Fri 8.10. / 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.

Mon 4.10. / 3pm – Fri 8.10. / 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 8.10. / 3pm – Sun 10.10. / 3pm

YOGA FITNESS

This seminar focuses on strengthening body and mind, promoting holistic health.

Yoga asanas provide 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 how to breathe naturally when the body is at rest, you will learn pranayama breathing exercises that systematically increase your vital capacity. Relaxation exercises strengthen the nervous and immune systems. In the cooking workshop we will present easy-to-make and easy-to-digest meals, suited to the yoga practice.

Fri 8.10. / 3pm – Sun 10.10. / 3pm

YOGA, MIND AND BRAIN *

The relationship between brain and consciousness is a fascinating topic 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. In this seminar, we will look at the nature of consciousness and explain the yoga model, according to which we are 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 controlling the mind, exercises in self-observation and self-realisation.

Mon 11.10. / 3pm – Fri 15.10. / 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 11.10. / 3pm – Fri 15.10. / 3pm

EXISTENCE – KNOWLEDGE – BLISS *

An introduction into Vedanta philosophy

- Universal terms

- Change and reality

- Intellect and intuition

- The experience of the self, the aim of all yoga paths

- The classical scriptures of Vedanta

- "Who am I?" - Meditation and self inquiry

Fri 15.10. / 3pm – Sun 17.10. / 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.

Fri 15.10. / 3pm – Sun 17.10. / 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 18.10. / 3pm – Fri 22.10. / 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.

Mon 18.10. / 3pm – Fri 22.10. / 3pm

YOGA AND HEALTH FOOD *

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. The topics covered 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 yoga and meditation practise sensitise body and mind, promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Fri 22.10. / 3pm – Sun 24.10. / 3pm

THE YOGA WORKSHOP SERIES

Spend a week loosening, stretching and strengthening the muscles.

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 the flexibility of hips and pelvis and for strengthening shoulders and chest.
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.

Fri 22.10. / 3pm – Sun 24.10. / 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.

Fri 22.10 / 3pm - Sun 24.10 / 3pm

FORWARD BENDING ASANAS AND SEATED POSES

· The muscle and connective tissue connection from the toes to the eyebrows
· Where to let go and where to hold?
· How to bring the foot behind the head?
· Key to deep relaxation

Organised by: Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Academy

Mon 25.10. / 3pm – Fri 29.10. / 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 25.10. / 3pm – Fri 29.10. / 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 harmony. Enjoy a peaceful yoga vacation in the mountains.
“During a yoga class the rhythmical alternation of stretch and relaxation progressively relaxes the tense muscle and activates the parasympathetic nervous system, creating a sensation of relaxed well-being.”
Sivananda Beginner’s Guide to Yoga

October programmes organised by:

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Retreat House

From Mon 16.11. - Tue 15.12.2009: the Retreat House is closed.

Enquiries and reservations are possible at any time:
Tel +43 52 56 67 404, tyrol@sivananda.net