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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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September 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
Fri 31.8 / 3pm - Sun 2.9 / 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
Fri 31.8 / 3pm - Sun 2.9 / 3pm
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.
Mon 3.9 / 3pm - Fri 7.9 / 3pm * Yoga Body Check
Often just little adjustments can lead to greater quality of life: Workshops für die Beweglichkeit von Schultern,
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.
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 7.9 / 3pm - Sun 9.9 / 3pm
YOGA@WORK
Discover for yourself the harmonising effects of yoga, enabling
the body to recover from symptoms of exhaustion and over -
stimulation. A balanced asana and relaxation programme
focuses on gentle postures for the back in addition to optimal
body posture and breathing at the workplace. Lectures and
workshops introduce several short asana sequences and discuss
positive thinking and concentration exercises for everyday life.
Fri 7.9 / 3pm - Sun 9.9 / 3pm *
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 7.9 / 3pm - Sun 9.9 / 3pm *
Vegetarismus and Ecological Balance
With Martin Schlatzer, nutritional ecologist, University of Vienna
• 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 has written articles and books and holds lectures on vegetarian diet and nutrition in the context of health, the environment, climate and society.
Mon 10.9 / 3pm - Wed 12.9 / 10pm
Bharata Natyam - South Indian Temple Dance
with Rajyashree Ramesh, Bangalore, South India
Rajyashree lives in Berlin where she has
taught for many years.
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.
Confronting tension – this is stress management based on asanas (yoga postures).
The conscious flow of breathing relieves mental
tension and promotes inner peace. 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.
Tue 11.9 / 3pm - Wed 19.9 / 3pm *
South Indian Temple Meditations
Pujas and Yantras with a priest from India.
The traditional temple ceremonies (Pujas) purify the spiritual atmosphere using special colours, sounds, scents and gestures, creating an intense meditative mood.
Fascinating geometric shapes of the Yantra (meditative image)
Classical scripture recitations (Mantras)
Symbolic hand gestures (Mudras)
Fri 14.9 / 3pm - Sun 16.9 / 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 with a list of recommended reading, will
equip you for a successful Yoga@Home.
Fri 14.9 / 3pm - Sun 16.9 / 3pm
MEDITATION – AN INTRODUCTION
Experiences in meditation are quite varied and are open to
everyone: Concentration develops naturally through performing
the asanas. Also, a detailed understanding of the correct
meditation postures can help in establishing a meditation
practice. The mental practice includes meditating on light and
objects, the universal sound ’OM’ and uplifting qualities.
Additional practices are introduced, for example achieving
a state of relaxed concentration by 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 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.
Thu 20.9 / 3pm - Tue 25.9 / 10pm *
The Divine Essence of Man
With guest of honour Sri Venugopal Goswami, Bhakti Yoga Acharya, Vrindavan North India Yogic wisdom accompanied by live music – sublime Ragas and dynamic rhythms with tabla, harmonium and bamboo flute.
Experience this unique of spiritual discourse that communicates the eternal truths of the classical yoga scriptures and the ancient Indian epics.
For centuries, storytelling, poetry, music and philosophy have evolved into a spiritual art form whose many layers of meaning uplift heart and mind in equal measure.
Sri Venugopal Goswami comes from an over 500 year old family tradition. His revered father initiated him into the teachings of the classical Bhakti scriptures in the Radha Raman Temple. Sri Venugopal Goswami studied for many years under the world-famous Indian vocalist Pandit Jasraj, an award-winning leading exponent of classical Hindustani music.
Fri 21.9 / 3pm - Sun 23.9 / 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 21.9 / 3pm - Sun 23.9 / 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 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.
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. Daily silent walk.
Mon 24.9 / 3pm - Fri 28.9 / 3pm *
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).
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 11am and 4pm
you have more time for relaxation and leisure pursuits.
