SIVANANDA BEGINNERS‘ GUIDE TO YOGA
The time-honoured 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 30.4. – Sun 2.5.
Mo. 31.5. – Fr. 4.6.
Fri 2.7. – Sun 4.7.
Fri 30.7. – Sun 1.8.
Fri 3.9. – Sun 5.9.
Fri 1.10. – Sun 3.10.
Fri 5.11. – Sun 7.11.
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 successful Yoga@Home.
Mon 10.5. - Fri 14.5.
Mon 14.6. - Fri 18.6.
Fri 25.6. - Sun 27.6.
Mon 12.7. - Fri 16.7.
Mon 23.8. - Fri 27.8.
Mon 20.9. - Fri 24.9.
Fri 15.10. - Sun 17.10.
Fri 5.11. - Sun 7.11.
Mon 13.12. - Fri 17.12.
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 7.6. - Fri 11.6.
Mon 16.8. - Fri 20.8.
Mon 27.9. - Fri 1.10.
Mon 25.10. - Fri 29.10.
Mon 13.12. - Fri 17.12.
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.
Mon 3.5. - Fri 7.5.
Mon 21.6. - Fri 25.6.
Mon 19.7. - Fri 23.7.
Mon 9.8. - Fri 13.8.
Mon 6.9. - Fri 10.9.
Mon 4.10. - Fri 8.10.
Mon 8.11. - Fri 12.11.
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.
Fri 7.5. - Sun 9.5.
Fri 27.8. - Sun 29.8.
Fri 24.9. - Sun 26.9.
Fri 17.12. - Sun 19.12.
Yoga Vacation Programme
DIE YOGISCHE ERNÄHRUNG
ALTERNATIVE VEGETARIAN DIETARY FORMS
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 while remaining in harmony with the ideal of non-violence and with ecology. Topics 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 practice of yoga and meditation sensitises body and mind, promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Mon 22.3. – Fri 26.3.
Mon 14.6. - Fri 18.6.
Mon 18.10. - Fri 22.10.
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