Mon., 10 April 2023 – Fri., 14 April 2023
Yoga as a path to mental balance
Practice
- Conscious relaxation through muscle stretching
- Natural focus on deepening the breathing
- Sun Salutation and concentration
- The holistic effects of the Shoulderstand
- Asanas rejuvenate the nerves
- Asanas and good digestion
- The importance of the sequence
- From tossing of the mind to stillness
- Meditative holding of the poses
Lectures
- Pranayama helps develop a focused mind
- “Withdrawal of the senses” for inner strength
- Meditation: when the mind calms down
- Meditation: a 12-step guide
- Holistic relaxation
- Ways to cultivate cheerfulness and serenity
- How a vegetarian diet de-acidifies the body
- Mantras, uplifting sounds for meditation
- Maintaining a positive state of mind
Recommended reading
Meditation and Mantras, Swami Vishnudevananda
The Sivananda Book of Meditation, Sivananda Yoga Centres
Registration is possible at any time. Arrival and departure dates can be fixed according to your preferences.
| DAILY RATES | ||
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Yoga: |
€58 |
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| ACCOMMODATION & MEALS In a smoke-free eco-hotel |
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| 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 |
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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.
