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In the Yoga Shop 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
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre
hardcover
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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OCtober 2011 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
Fri 30.9 / 3pm - Sun 2.10 / 3pm
YOGA VACATION LIGHT 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 11 am and 4 pm you have more time for relaxation and leisure pursuits.
Mon 3.10 / 3pm - Fri 7.10 / 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 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 3.10 / 3pm - Fri 7.10 / 3pm 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.
Fri 7.10 / 3pm - Sun 9.10 / 3pm 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 7.10 / 3pm - Sun 9.10 / 3pm *
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
Mon 10.10 / 3pm - Fri 14.10 / 3pm *
ASANAS: DEEPENING THE PRACTICE -A PRACTICE WEEK FOR PRACTITIONERS 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 10.10 / 3pm - Fri 14.10 / 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 14.10 / 3pm - Sun 16.10 / 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, Gaia Books
Fri 14.10 / 3pm - Sun 16.10 / 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 balance. Enjoy a peaceful yoga vacation in the mountains.
Mon 17.10 / 3pm - Fri 21.10 / 3pm* 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 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.
Mon 17.10 / 3pm - Fri 21.10 / 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 andYoga Sutras of Patanjali by Swami Durgananda
Fri 21.10 / 3pm - Sun 23.10 / 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 will a list of recommended reading, will equip you for successful Yoga@Home.
Fri 21.10 / 3pm - Sun 23.10 / 3pm
YOGA TEACHERS’ TRAINING PREP COURSE
Mon 24.10 / 3pm - Fri 28.10 / 3pm Yoga-Lifestyle 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 make healthy dishes and snacks suitable for people on the go.
Mon 24.10 / 3pm - Fri 28.10 / 3pm 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.
Fri 28.10 / 3pm - Tues 1.11 / 3pm
ALL SAINTS' YOGA WEEKEND:
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.
Vegetarianism and Ecology
with Martin Schlatzer, nutritional ecologist, University of Vienna
Topics: Animal husbandry and its impact on climate change Sustainable nutrition by 2050? Nutrition and the conflicting interests of environmental protection and nutritional safety.
Martin Schlatzer publishes articles and books and gives lectures on the topic of vegetarian nutrition, as well as on nutrition in the context of health, the environment, climate and society.
Sat 29.10 / 8pm
Classical guitar and flute concert
With Caroline Preissl and Mariana Auer
The two Tyrolean musicians masterfully interpret both classical and modern works.
Sat 29.10 / 8pm
Vegetarianism and Ecology