Yoga and a Healthy Mind

Sun., 31 July 2022 – Fri., 5 August 2022

In Reith, Tyrol, Austria

Those who become aware of their thoughts and control them actively derive great strength and positivity from them.

Balanced practice sessions with focus on:

• Reducing stress hormones in the asanas
• How movement affects on the brain
• Effects of yoga on body and mind
• From physical relaxation to mental peace
• Mind, body and breath
• Relaxed back, shoulders and neck
• Visualisations in Hatha Yoga
• Cleansing the energy channels
• A steady gaze in the asanas
• Yoga and fascia
• Asanas and the senses

Lectures and inspirations

• Understanding the mind
• Laws of thinking
• From random thinking to a strong mind
• Principles of a yogic life
• Concentration, meditations and serenity
• Psychology of mantra repetition
• Exercises in positive thinking
• An interesting study of the senses
• Dealing with anger and fear
• Brain, mind, consciousness
• Avoiding new thought patterns and developing higher forms of thinking

Recommended reading

Sadhana by Swami Sivananda

Thought Power, Swami Sivananda

Registration is possible at any time. Arrival and departure dates can be fixed according to your preferences.

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.

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Arrival day, Sunday, 31 July (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
  Occasionally the evening meditation takes place in the form of a one-hour silent walk

Monday, 1 August

• 6 – 7:30 am Morning meditation, mantra chanting, talk
  Occasionally the morning meditation takes place in the form of a one-hour silent walk
• 8 – 9:45 am Asana and pranayama class, sometimes followed by a short lecture on a yoga health-related topic
• 10 am Vegetarian brunch
• from 11 am Time for an invigorating sauna visit or relaxing massage; occasionally a walk or excursion
• 12 or 2 pm One hour lecture on the yoga vacation theme
• 4 – 5:45 pm Asana and pranayama class
• 6 pm Vegetarian dinner
• 8 – 9:30 pm Evening meditation, mantra chanting, talk
  Occasionally the evening meditation takes place in the form of a one-hour silent walk

Tuesday – Thursday, 2 – 4 August

• 6 – 7:30 am Morning meditation, mantra chanting, talk
  Occasionally the morning meditation takes place in the form of a one-hour silent walk
• 8 – 9:45 am Asana and pranayama class, sometimes followed by a short lecture on a yoga health-related topic
• 10 am Vegetarian brunch
• from 11 am Time for an invigorating sauna visit or relaxing massage; occasionally a walk or excursion
• 11:45 am – 12:45 pm Mid-day lecture series: Teachings on yoga and spirituality
• 1:30 – 3:00 pm Asana and pranayama class
• 4:00 – 6:00 pm “The Unity of the Self” Bhagavata Saptaha with Sri Venogopal Goswami, Vrindavan, North India
• 6:30 pm Vegetarian dinner
• 8:30 – 9:15 pm Evening meditation or silent walk

Departure day, Friday, 5 August

• 6 – 7:30 am Morning meditation, mantra chanting, talk
  Occasionally the morning meditation takes place in the form of a one-hour silent walk
• 8 – 9:45 am Asana and pranayama class, sometimes followed by a short lecture on a yoga health-related topic
• 10 am Vegetarian brunch
• from 11 am Time for an invigorating sauna visit or relaxing massage; occasionally a walk or excursion
• 11:45 am – 12:45 pm Mid-day lecture series: Teachings on yoga and spirituality
• Departure from 1:30 pm

Individual programmes are subject to change or cancellation.

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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.

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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.

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Please note the measures and regulations relating to entry, stay and departure for yoga vacation. They are updated regularly.

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