September Retreat: More Awareness with Yoga
Thu., 5 September 2019 – Mon., 9 September 2019
Certificate of participation for 40 training units (of 45 minutes each)
September Retreat: More Awareness with Yoga
Thu, 5.9 – Mon, 9.9
Topics of the asana practice
- Becoming aware of gravity
- Observing muscle reactions, improving flexibility
- Alignment of the spine
Lectures
- Classical meditation paths of yoga
- Awareness, concentration and meditation
- The sublimation of emotions
South Indian Temple Dance
With Rajyashree Ramesh from Bangalore, South India.
Fri, 6.9. – Sun, 8.9.
Fri, 6.9. / 8 pm Lecture: Introduction to the history and development of classical Indian dance.
Sat, 7.9. / 8 pm Bharatanatyam dance performance
Sun, 8.9. / noon Workshop: Basic movements in Bharatanatyam.
Rajyashree Ramesh presents this traditional dance form in a practical and unique way as a combination of performing arts, asanas, mantras, movement analysis and more.
Daily storytelling, poetry, music and philosophy from the classical yoga scripture Bhagavatam.
| 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 |
| 8:00 – 9:30 am | Asanas and pranayama |
| 10:00 am | Vegetarian brunch |
| 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 |
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.
