In-depth yoga practice, new energy for body and mind. Relax and enjoy the fresh mountain air, silent walks, light organic meals and a variety of yoga topics.
Yoga Inspiration
Highlights
Spiritual Highlight: The Essence of Yoga
Sat. April 11 / 12 noon
Lecture with Swami Durgananda, Yoga Acharya
Swami Durgananda is a senior disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda and director of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres in Europe. Her practical and intuitive style of teaching is the result of intensive practice and over 45 years of teaching experience.
Yoga Inspiration
Sat. April 11 – Mon. April 13 / 6 am
Morning Satsangs with Swami Sivadasananda, Yoga Acharya
- The real I
- Ananda, bliss
- Many paths, one goal
Swami Sivadasananda, Yoga Acharya and student of Swami Vishnudevananda, has taught at workshops and Yoga Teachers’ Training Courses around the world for many years. He is a dynamic, precise and knowledgeable instructor. He is the author of the books Sivananda Beginner’s Guide to Yoga and Yoga – Your Home Practice Companion.
Asana Workshops
mornings and afternoons
Yoga - Your Home Practice Companion
Sat. April 11 – Mon. April 13 / 8 am
Practical workshops with Swami Gokulananda
Improving your sleep, appetite and biorhythm through asanas and pranayama
- Deep relaxation
- Balance of pose and breath
- Mind – nervous system – musculature
Swami Gokulananda is the director of the Sivananda Yoga Centre in Berlin.
Energetic Asana Variations
Fri. April 10 – Sun. April 12 / 4 pm
Three workshops with Narayani
- Forward bending from the toes to the neck
- Stimulating the internal organs
- Asanas for a strong back
Narayani works at the Sivananda Yoga Retreat House and has an excellent asana practive. She teaches asanas with ease and attention to detail.
Yoga Asanas – Easy!
daily 8 – 9:50 am & 4 – 5:50 pm
Fri. April 10 / 4 pm – Mon. April 13 / 2 pm
with senior teachers of the Sivananda Yoga Centres
With plenty of time for answering your questions.
Practice:
- Basic yoga postures with preparatory exercises and deep relaxation
- Abdominal breathing, full yogic breath and pranayama
- Gaining flexibility with the Sun Salutation
20 MINUTES OF THEORY, at the end of the morning yoga class:
- The basic yoga principles for holistic health
- How asanas work
- Respiratory training
- Relaxation step by step
- Yogic diet
- Positive thinking
- Introduction to concentration and meditation
- Yoga@Home
Lectures
At noon
Yoga – A Lifestyle
Two lectures with Swami Gokulananda
Sun. April 12 / 1:30 pm & Mon. April 13 / noon
- Even small changes can make a big difference
- Healthy diet, exercise and breathing
Swami Gokulananda is the director of the Sivananda Yoga Centre in Berlin.
South Indian Temple Meditations
With a priest from India
With their colours, sounds, fragrances and gestures, traditional temple ceremonies (Pujas) help clear the mental atmosphere, creating a strong meditative vibration.
Pujas (ceremonies) with classical scripture recitations (Mantras) and a workshop.
| Fri. April 10 | |
| 8 – 9:30 pm: | Murti Puja (ceremony with a statue) |
| Sat. April 11 | |
| 11 – 11:45 am: | Puja ceremony in the meditation hall, possibility for Q&A |
| 7 – 7:30 pm: | Workshop on mythology, Mantra, Mudra and Puja |
| Sun. April 12 | |
| 11 – 11:45 am: | Puja ceremony in the meditation hall, possibility for Q&A |
| 8 – 9:30 pm: | Yantra Puja (meditative image) |
| Mon. April 13 | |
| 11 – 11:45 am: | Puja ceremony in the meditation hall, possibility for Q&A |
Further Training for Yoga Teachers
Over Easter
- New dates coming soon-
Daily Schedule and Registration
Easter Weekend Yoga Retreat
Arrival day, Friday, April 10 (arrival between 2 and 3:30 pm)
- 4 – 5:45 pm Asana and pranayama class: Workshop for intermediate level
- 4 – 5:50 pm Asana and pranayama class: Yoga Asanas – Easy and short talk afterwards
- 6 pm Vegetarian dinner
- 8 – 9:30 pm Evening meditation and Murti Puja
Saturday, April 11
- 6 – 7:30 am Morning meditation, mantra chanting, talk with Swami Sivadasananda, Yoga Acharya
- 8 – 9:45 am Asana and pranayama workshop with Swami Gokulananda
- 8 – 9:50 pm Asana and pranayama class: Yoga Asanas – Easy and short talk afterwards
- 10 am Vegetarian brunch
- 11 – 11:45 am Puja ceremony with Yagneshvara Dixit, Indian priest
- From 11 am Time for an invigorating visit to the sauna or for a relaxing massage
- 12 – 1 pm LECTURE WITH SWAMI DURGANANDA, YOGA ACHARYA
- 4 – 5:45 pm Asana and pranayama workshop with Narayani
- 4 – 5:50 pm Asana and pranayama class: Yoga Asanas – Easy and short talk afterwards
- 6 pm Vegetarian dinner
- 7 – 7:30 pm Workshop on mythology, Mantras, Mudras and Puja with Yagneshvara Dixit
- 8 – 9:30 pm Evening meditation, mantra chanting, talk
Sunday, April 12
- 6 – 7:30 am Morning meditation, mantra chanting, talk with Swami Sivadasananda, Yoga Acharya
- 8 – 9:45 am Asana and pranayama workshop with Swami Gokulananda
- 8 – 9:50 pm Asana and pranayama class: Yoga Asanas – Easy and short talk afterwards
- 10 am Vegetarian brunch
- 11 – 11:45 am Puja ceremony with Yagneshvara Dixit, Indian priest
- From 11 am Time for an invigorating visit to the sauna or for a relaxing massage
- 11:30 am – 1 pm Easter walk
- 1:30 – 2:30 pm Lecture with Swami Gokulananda
- 4 – 5:45 pm Asana and pranayama workshop with Narayani
- 4 – 5:50 pm Asana and pranayama class: Yoga Asanas – Easy and short talk afterwards
- 6 pm Vegetarian dinner
- 7 – 7:30 pm Workshop on mythology, Mantras, Mudras and Puja with Yagneshvara Dixit
- 8 – 9:30 pm Evening meditation and Yantra Puja with Yagneshvara Dixit
Departure day, Monday, April 13
- 6 – 7:30 am Morning meditation, mantra chanting, talk with Swami Sivadasananda
- 8 – 9:45 am Asana and pranayama workshop with Swami Gokulananda
- 8 – 9:50 pm Asana and pranayama class: Yoga Asanas – Easy and short talk afterwards
- 10 am Vegetarian brunch
- 11 – 11:45 am Puja ceremony with Yagneshvara Dixit, Indian priest
- 12 – 1 pm Lecture with Swami Gokulananda
Individual programmes are subject to change or cancellation.
