Asana Variations for Everybody
Sun., 13 October 2019 – Fri., 18 October 2019
Dynamic asana classes and workshops set vital energy in motion, intensifying in the silent practice of the meditation pose. Mantra chanting and silent walks keep the mind flowing in a positive direction.
Practice
- Inversion: leg variations in headstand, full shoulderstand
- Forward bends: tortoise, bow and arrow, knee to ear
- Backward bends: pigeon, diamond, half-moon
- Asymmetry: triangles, spinal twists, balance poses
- Prolonged holding of the basic postures
Lectures
- The six planes of movement of the spine
- Variations before and after the basic pose
- Pose/counterpose, muscle length/muscle strength
| DAILY RATES | |
| Yoga: | €51 |
| ACCOMMODATION & MEALS In a smoke-free eco-hotel | |
| Single room: | €70 |
| Double room: | €58 |
| Shared room: | €43 |
| Dormitory: | €37 |
Minimum stay: 2 nights
Triple rooms on request for 3 people staying for the same dates.
All rates include VAT and are subject to a €1.80 visitor's tax per person per night.
| 6:00 – 7:30 am | Morning meditation, mantra chanting, talk Occasionally the morning meditation takes place in the form of a silent walk |
| 8:00 – 9:30 am | Asanas and pranayama, sometimes a short talk on the health aspects of yoga follows the class |
| 10:00 am | Vegetarian brunch |
| From 11 am | Time for an invigorating sauna visit, a relaxing massage, occasionally a walk or an excursion |
| 2:00 – 3:00 pm | Lecture or workshop (sometimes a short lecture following the morning asana class) |
| 4:00 – 5:30 pm | Asanas and pranayama |
| 6:00 pm | Vegetarian dinner |
| 7:30 – 9:00 pm | Evening meditation, mantra chanting, talk, sometimes by a guest presenter. Occasionally the evening meditation takes place in the form of a silent walk |
Programmes are subject to change or cancellation.
Participation in the afternoon lecture/workshop is optional.
Donate your time: Many yoga vacation guests contribute to the community feeling in the Retreat House by volunteering during their stay. Ask at the reception desk for more information.
Accommodation and meals are in the non-smoking eco-hotel serving wholesfood organic vegetarian meals.
All guest rooms have wooden floors and furniture, health mattresses, shower, toilet, hairdryer, telephone and radio. Most rooms have a balcony.
A meditation pillow for the morning and evening meditation sessions is recommended. A meditation shawl is also advantageous.
To practice the yoga poses you will need a non-slip yoga mat or wool mat. You will need a blanket to cover yourself at the end of the yoga class during the so-called final relaxation.
Pillows, shawls, blankets, mats and much more can be purchased in our online shop or in our boutique after arrival.
For your stay you should bring comfortable clothing, slippers, walking shoes, rain gear, torch (flashlight), bathing suit and towels. Eyeglass wearers should bring a hard case for safe storage during the yoga classes.
Registration
Bookings are closed for this event.
