Application for the Yoga Teachers' Training Course in Reith, Tyrol, Austria

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Teaching language

Translation system

In the case of lectures in German or German guest speakers: simultaneous translation into English via a modern wireless translation system and headphones.
The rental fee for the radio receiver is 30 €.
You can bring your own headset with normal iPod jack or buy one for 10 € at the Yoga Retreat House.

Tuition fee

The tuition fee includes examination fee, administrative costs, course fees, room and board, two yoga trousers and two t-shirts and the course manual.
Airport or railway transfer fees are not included.

Room and board in the eco-hotel Pointner

Will be booked for you by Sivananda Yoga Retreat House.

Ecological health and non-smoking hotel serving wholesome organic yogic-vegetarian food. The rooms are equipped with wooden furniture, holistic mattresses, wooden floors, shower, toilet, hair dryer, telephone and radio. Most rooms have a balcony.www.hotel-pointner.at

It is recommended to purchase a travel cancellation insurance policy from your travel agent.

Terms of payment

1. By bank transfer to Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Retreat House
   Volksbank Kufstein
   IBAN: AT64 4239 0000 7003 3749
   BIC: VBOEATWWINN
   Bank address: Volksbank Kufstein-Kitzbühel, Unterer Stadtplatz 21, 6330 Kufstein, Austria
2. Online payment: +2% administration fee

Cancellation and withdrawal policy

Cancellation before the beginning of your programme:

The following cancellation fees will apply:
Yoga (without room and board):
More than 21 days before arrival date: 10%
Within 21 days of arrival date: 30%

For the hotel:
Up to 12 weeks before arrival date: no cancellation fee
Up to 4 weeks before arrival date: 40%
Up to 1 week before arrival date: 70%
Within 7 days of the arrival date: 90%
The cancellation fees may be reduced to the extent that the room/bed can be allocated to a new participant.

If you would like to change your booking to another programme organized by the Retreat House in Reith, a rebooking fee of 50€ will be charged.

Early departure from the Yoga Teachers’ Training Course:

For yoga:
Within the first 3 days: 500€ cancellation fee for the yoga portion of the course
After 3 days: no refund for the yoga portion

For the hotel: 70% (i.e. refund of 30%)
The hotel cancellation fees may be reduced to the extent that the room/bed can be allocated to a new participant. In the case of departure after 12 noon, 100% of the cancellation fee will be charged for this day.

In case of early departure from the course, the the TTC course manual and TTC uniforms (2 trousers / 2 t-shirts) must be returned before leaving the teaching location.

Information regarding the Austrian Distance and Off-Premises Contract Act (FAGG)

In order to keep a clean and pure atmosphere in the ashram it is essential that you follow the rules as well as the daily routine.

1. Attendance at all classes, lectures, morning and evening meditations is mandatory. If a class or meditation cannot be attended, a written explanation has to be given to the principal of the course. Frequent absence may lead to expulsion from the course.
2. Alcohol, tobacco, meat, fish, eggs, onions, garlic, black tea and coffee are prohibited on the ashram premises. During the course we cannot cater to personal dietary preferences except the yogic-vegetarian meals.
3. An ashram is not a club or vacation resort. Your private or public conduct should enhance the spiritual atmosphere of the ashram. Do not waste your prana (life energy) in fruitless activities.
4. If you wish to leave the ashram, except for short trips to the nearby villages, especially overnight, the principal of the course has to give permission.
5. Karma Yoga, selfless service, is part of the course. It is a practical method to rid oneself from egoism and selfishness. Karma Yoga of at least one hour daily is expected of each participant.
6. No nude bathing. Sauna only with bathing suit.
7. Silence in the ashram after 10:30 pm.
8. Rules for conduct in temples and meditation halls: The atmosphere should be kept especially pure in these localities. At least hands, feet and face must be clean. No unnecessary talk or prattle. These locations are for meditation and prayers.
9. Loud music (rock etc.) is not allowed in the ashram. All music should be of spiritual nature.
10. Absolutely no drugs. No taking, distributing or dealing in or around the ashram. If you get to know about others keeping, taking or distributing drugs you are obliged to report this to the principal of the course immediately. Drugs are harmful to the astral body and therefore forbidden for all those who tread the path of Yoga.
11. In order to avoid fire hazards, incense and candles are only allowed in the temple and meditation hall. No camp fires.
12. If you have any medical problem, please let us know when you enrol for your stay.
13. Please adapt your dress to the ashram atmosphere, loose, not body-tight. Books and pictures should be only of spiritual nature.
14. Accommodation and meals in Biohotel Pointner are contingent upon participating in the yoga activities at the Yoga Retreat House. Early termination of yoga activities in the Yoga Retreat House will automatically cancel accommodation and meals in the eco-hotel. The cancellation fees of the hotel shall apply.
15. Please do not walk on fields or meadows. In the forests stay on the path and do not make fire.
16. WiFi is available from 11 am until 3.30 pm. Info at the reception desk. The Hotel offers free WiFi from 1 to 4 pm in the hotel dining hall. For Internet cable connection in single and double rooms, please ask at the hotel reception.
17. This course is intensive and requires sound physical and mental health. Please note that it is not possible to participate in the TTC during any phase of pregnancy.

The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres of Europe are dedicated to creating a more conscious and compassionate world. We accomplish that mission by creating a safe and sacred environment. We champion spirituality, ethical behaviour, respect, trust, loyalty, and commitment. As such, we have a responsibility to maintain a safe and sacred space for deeper inner work, in accordance with the teachings of Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnudevananda. Accordingly, the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres of Europe prohibit all staff from engaging in sexually suggestive remarks and gesturing, and unnecessary and offensive touching. You are therefore expected to refrain from directing any such behaviour towards staff, students, or guests. If in spite of the efforts of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres of Europe in this respect, you believe you have been subjected to sexual harassment from outside presenters, staff, guests, or from a swami, you should immediately report the incident to one of the course directors. Corrective action will be undertaken without delay. Complaints made to a course director will be treated confidentially and the alleged violator or any third party will not be advised of the complainant’s identity without the latter’s consent.

As a participant of the Teachers’ Training Course of the Sivananda Organisation I concede to attend all activities. I am fully responsible for myself and my personal belongings. I will honestly strive towards Self-realization according to the Yoga teachings of Swami Sivananda. I am aware of the fact that by ignoring the above mentioned rules and regulations I can be expelled from the training course.

Under 18 years

Parental permission is required for all under 18 years of age.