Yoga and Vital Energy

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Learning to breathe with more awareness taps new energy reserves.
Yoga and Vital Energy

Sun., 24 October 2021 – Fri., 29 October 2021

In Reith, Tyrol, Austria


Enjoy a relaxing yoga holiday with unique nature experiences. Draw new strength in the untouched mountain nature with fresh air, mountain meadows, quiet forests, medicinal herbs along the way, clean streams and bathing lakes.

 

Take a deep breath and gain new strength and inspiration. Regular asana and breathing practice, conscious relaxation, meditation and a balanced vegetarian diet bring body and mind into balance.

 

Breathing with more awareness taps new energy reserves.

 

Practice

  • Improved breathing through proper body posture and conscious relaxation
  • Kapalabhati: Stimulating the energy channels (Nadis)
  • Alternate Nostril Breathing: Balancing the nervous system and the brain hemispheres
  • Deep stretching releases energy blockages
  • Solar plexus, breathing and body awareness
  • Balancing the three aspects of vital energy (Gunas)
  • The power of auto-suggestion

 

Lectures

  • From controlling breath to controlling vital energy (Prana)
  • Solar plexus: neuroplexus and energy centre
  • The interplay of Prana and thoughts
  • The yogic model of the physical and astral bodies
  • Tranquillity of mind through simple concentration exercises

 

Recommended reading

Yoga: Your Home Practice Companion, Sivananda Yoga Centres
Many photos; asana practice programmes for beginner, intermediate and advanced users; relaxation and meditation; over 40 vegetarian recipes.

Science of Pranayama (free download), Swami Sivananda

 

 

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

 

DAILY RATES
Yoga: €58
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.


Daily schedule
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

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 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.