A holistic spring vacation for body, mind and soul
In-depth yoga practice for a progressive renewal of your vital energy. Relax and enjoy the fresh mountain air, meditative walks, light organic meals and a variety of yoga topics.
Monday, 11 April, 4 pm until
Monday, 18 April, 1 pm
Both a shorter and a longer stay is possible.
6 am: Morning meditation, chanting and lecture
Yoga and Health
| Tue. 12 April | Yoga and Self Healing |
| Wed. 13 April | Complete Yogic Relaxation |
| Thu. 14 April | The Breath of Life |
| Fri. 15 April | Yoga and the Nervous System |
| Sat. 16 April | The Healing Power of Food |
| Sun. 17 April | Managing Stress |
| Mon. 18 April | Yogic Exercises and Physical Culture |
8 – 9:45 am: Asanas and pranayama class
Exploring and Expanding the Basic Sequence
Choose between two levels:
- Gentle to intermediate
Gradual introduction to the breathing and breath holding, more detailed intermediate relaxations, easy asana variations, shorter holding of the asanas.
- Intermediate to advanced
A complete set of breathing exercises, shorter intermediate relaxations, more demanding asana variations, longer holding of the asanas, systematic preparation for the headstand.
For both levels the session concludes with the complete deep relaxation with autosuggestion. Followed by questions and answers regarding postures, breathing, relaxation, diet, positive thinking and meditation. With practical suggestions on how to continue your practice at home.
| Tue. 12 April | The Sun Salute in Detail |
| Wed. 13 April | The Shoulderstand Cycle |
| Thu. 14 April | Leg Exercises and Forward Bend Variations |
| Fri. 15 April | Easy Back Bends |
| Sat. 16 April | Twisting and Side Bending |
| Sun. 17 April | Balancing Poses |
| Mon. 18 April | Longer Holding of the Asanas |
2:30 – 3:30 pm: Lectures on Integration of Body, Mind and Soul
| Mon. 11 April | Universal Laws of Health |
| Tue. 12 April | Detox – A Boon for Health |
| Wed. 13 April | Satva – The Energy of Harmony and Clarity |
| Thu. 14 April | Why Meditate? Physical, Mental and Spiritual Benefits |
| Fri. 15 April | Practical Guide to Meditation |
| Sat. 16 April | What is a Mantra? From Spoken Sound to Inner Silence |
| Sun. 17 April | Positive Guidelines for Spiritual Health |
| Mon. 18 April 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Farewell Get-Together Sparks of Inspiration for Yoga@Home |
4 – 5:45 pm: Asanas and pranayama class
Improve your Breathing
Gentle to Intermediate Level
This class will repeat some of the asana practices of the morning class. More time will be given to preparatory breathing practices, allowing for a more relaxed practice of the pranayama exercises.
| Mon. 11 April | The Movement of the Diaphragm |
| Tue. 12 April | Relax and Recharge with Abdominal Breathing |
| Wed. 13 April | The Complete Yogic Breath |
| Thu. 14 April | The Gentle Flow of Alternate Breathing |
| Fri. 15 April | Learning to Relax during Breath Retention |
| Sat. 16 April | Lung Purification with Kapala Bhati |
| Sun. 17 April | A Complete Pranayama Session |
Tuning to the Body Systems
Intermediate and Advanced Level
Within the setting of the complete class sequence, the focus on a particular body system will allow for a deeper practice and a more expanded experience.
| Mon. 11 April | Muscle Length |
| Tue. 12 April | Muscle Strength |
| Wed. 13 April | The Spine: Flexion-Extension-Rotation-Lateral Bending |
| Thu. 14 April | Increasing Your Lung Capacity |
| Fri. 15 April | Strengthening the Heart |
| Sat. 16 April | Strengthening the Digestive Organs |
| Sun. 17 April | Fine Tuning the Nervous System |
8 pm: Evening meditation, chanting and lecture
Spirituality and Religion
With readings and presentations
| Mon. 11 April | Swami Sivananda’s Concept of Religion |
| Tue. 12 April | Motives for Devotional Practice |
| Wed. 13 April | The Role of the Intellect for the Practice of Devotion |
| Thu. 14 April | Outer Practice and Inner Surrender |
| Fri. 15 April | Puja – Temple Ceremony with Yagneswara Dixit from South India |
| Sat. 16 April | Prayers of Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism and Islam |
| Sun. 17 April | Puja – Temple Ceremony with Yagneswara Dixit from South India |
Two special detox days
Over Easter
Add a gentle detox experience to your yoga vacation:
Wed. 13 April
During the regular breakfast and dinner: “Learn how to chew” workshop
Thu. 14 April
Fasting day, 10 am and 6 pm: Drinking/chewing fresh carrot juice
Please enrol for both practices at the reception no later than Tuesday evening
