Further Education: The Major Asana Cycles

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With Prema (Karina Bonansea)
Further Education: The Major Asana Cycles

Fri., 11 August 2023 – Tue., 15 August 2023

In Reith, Tyrol, Austria


Further education course with Prema (Karina Bonansea), Taiwan

With certificate of participation for 37 training units (45 min each)

This course is best suited for regular asana practitioners as well as for yoga teachers.

Topics

  • Asasa sequences with many variations
  • Important muscle groups in the pose and counterpose
  • Individual improvement of advanced asanas
  • Holding the pose: deep concentration in the asana
  • Asanas and proprioception: listening to the body’s inner language

Recommended reading

The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga by Swami Vishnudevananda

Yoga, Your Home Practice Companion by the Sivananda Yoga Centres

Prema Arenas Bonansea

Prema Arenas Bonansea is from Argentina and is an inspiring practitioner and teacher of yoga in Taiwan. She teaches with great precision and awareness of details. She also modelled for the illustrations in the Sivananda book, Yoga: Your Home Practice Companion.

 

Rates

Further education costs: €280
Special rate for students & the unemployed:

Only for dormitory. Student ID or unemployment card is required for verification. Limited number of spaces.

€268
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS
In the smoke-free eco-hotel
4 nights
Single room: €324
Double room: €264
Shared room: €192
Dormitory (for ladies only): €168

Prices valid until 7 November 2023.

The registration is valid upon payment of 30% of the total costs.
All rates include VAT and are subject to a 1.80 € visitor’s tax per person per night.

Daily schedule

Arrival day, Friday, 11 August (arrival between 2 and 3:30 pm)

  • 4 – 5:45 pm Asana and pranayama class
  • 6 pm Vegetarian dinner
  • 8 – 9:30 pm Evening meditation, mantra chanting and course meeting

Saturday – Monday, 12-14 August

  • 6 – 7:30 am Morning meditation, mantra chanting, talk
  • 8 – 9:45 am Course workshop
  • 10 am Vegetarian brunch
  • 12 – 2 pm Lecture or walk
  • 4 – 5:45 pm Course workshop
  • 6 pm Vegetarian dinner
  • 8 – 9:30 pm Evening meditation, mantra chanting, talk

Departure day, Tuesday, 15 August

  • 6 – 7:30 am Morning meditation, mantra chanting, talk
  • 8 – 9:45 am Course workshop
  • 10 am Vegetarian brunch
  • 11:30 am – 1 pm Course workshop and farewell
  • Departure from 1:30 pm or continue your yoga vacation

Individual programmes are subject to change or cancellation.

 

Accommodation and meals

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.

What you will need for your stay

A meditation cushion 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.

 

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