Ganesha Chaturthi
Mon., 2 September 2019
Spiritual celebration of Ganesha’s birthday
Chaturthi is the fourth day of certain months in the Indian lunar calendar. Ganesha is often represented as a corpulant figure who has an elephant head with just one tusk and is sitting on a lotus flower. Other names for Ganesha are Ganapati (“Lord of all beings”), Vinayaka (“remover of obstacles”) and Vighnesha (“the Lord of all obstacles”).
Ganesha symbolises new beginnings and embodies wisdom, happiness and intelligence.
| DAILY RATES | ||
| Yoga: | €53 | |
| ACCOMMODATION & MEALS In a smoke-free eco-hotel | ||
| Single room: | €81 | |
| Double room: | €66 | |
| Shared room: | €48 | |
| Dormitory (for ladies only): | €42 | |
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 Twice a week and weather-permitting, the meditation takes place as a silent walk. |
| 8:00 – 9:30 am | Asanas and pranayama, sometimes followed by a short lecture on the different aspects of yoga |
| 10:00 am | Vegetarian brunch |
from 11 am | Time for an invigorating sauna visit or a relaxing massage; occasionally a walk or excursion. The time for the workshop/lecture on the yoga theme will be communicated after you arrive. |
| 4:00 – 5:30 pm | Asanas and pranayama |
| 6:00 pm | Vegetarian dinner |
| 8:00 – 9:30 pm | Evening meditation, mantra chanting, talk Occasionally the meditation takes place as a silent walk. |
Programmes are subject to change or cancellation.
Participation in the afternoon lecture/workshop is optional.
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.
