YOGA, A PATH TO MENTAL HEALTH
First of May European Online Retreat
Mental health is even more vital than physical health. Lack of cheerfulness contributes to physical ill-health. If one is always cheerful and entertains good and divine thoughts, he will not suffer from any disease. Health and strength can be yours with a little positive thinking, careful regulation of personal habits, observance of nature’s laws and daily meditation. The source of all health and healing is thy self. Feel thyself to be an ocean of perfect health, strength and vigour. Allow the mind to dwell on this continuously.
– Swami Sivananda
With the acharyas, swamis and teachers of the European Sivananda Centres
Guest speakers : S.K. Kamlesh (Ayurveda Acharya), Cordula Interthal (Chandrika), Ayurveda therapist, and Yagneshwara Dixit (Indian priest)
Participation is free of charge. Invite your family and friends.
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Online yoga retreat
Daily schedule
30 April – 2 May 2020
Thursday 30 April
| 4 – 5:30 pm | Asana Workshop, English + translations: “De-stressing your back muscles” with Swami Ramapriyananda |
| 8 – 9:30 pm | Group meditation, chanting and lecture : “Are you ready to look at your own Mind?” short reading from 1 swami in Orleans, 1 in Reith, 1 in Rome, 1 in Madrid |
Friday 1 May
| 5:40 – 6:20 am | Early morning pranayama: relax, recharge and focus with Narayani (Reith) |
| 6:30 – 7:45 am | Group meditation, chanting and lecture “Adapt, Adjust, Accommodate: How to develop mental Flexibility” , with Swami Rajeswarananda |
| 8 – 9:45 am | Asana classes Intermediate English – Reith: Variations of cobra-locust-bow Advanced French – Orleans: Variations for flexibility and strength Gentle French – Geneva: Balancing posture, breathing and relaxation Intermediate Spanish – Madrid: Forward bend variations Intermediate German – Berlin: Deepening the shoulderstand cycle More time for Pranayama English/Italian – Rome |
| 12 – 1 pm | “The Brain, Meditation and Mental Health” With Chandrika (Cordula Interthal) |
| 2 – 3 pm | Yantra Puja Explanations on this uplifting traditional temple ceremony consisting of a geometrical diagram along with the mantra recitations and mudras (hand gestures). You will be able to participate in a traditional mantra recitation. With Yagneshwara Dixit, directly from Bangalore, South India |
| 4 – 5:45 pm | Asana Workshop, English + translations The mental benefits of Asanas with Swami Sivadasananda |
| 8 – 9:30 pm | Group meditation, chanting and lecture “The Power of Attention” with Swami Kailasananda |
Saturday, 2 May
| 5:40 – 6:20 am | Early morning pranayama: Alternate Breathing with Mantra Repetition | 6:30 – 7:45 am | Group meditation, chanting and lecture “Healthy habits for a positive day” With Swami Ramapriyananda |
| 8 – 9:45 am | Asana classes Advanced English – Geneva: Sun Salute: muscle impulse and respiratory impulse Intermediate French – Orleans: Asanas for kyphosis, lordosis and scoliosis Intermediate German – Berlin: Relaxed and Firm Holding of the Poses Gentle Spanish – Madrid: Slow stretching and relaxation Standard Italian -Rome: Rotating and twisting |
| 12 – 1 pm | Ayurveda Cooking Workshop with Shanti Kumar Kamlesh, Ayurveda Acharya Easy recipes for a balanced meal: rice, dhal (lentils), pumkin, tomato chutney. Recipes will be available online 1-2 days before the workshop. Shanti Kumar Kamlesh is a 7th generation Ayurvedic Vaidya (doctor) and has been teaching Ayurvedic nutrition in the Sivananda organization worldwide for over 20 years. |
| 2 – 3 pm | Yantra Puja Worship of a sacred geometrical diagram with mantras and mudras (hand gestures). After the explanations of the previous day you will be able to tune to the universal spirit of this ancient temple ceremony. With Yagneshwara Dixit |
| 4- 5:45 pm | Asana Workshop, English + translations with Kailas The Breath at the Center of Physical and Mental Strength |
| 8 – 9:30 pm | Group meditation, chanting and lecture “Intuition – the active awareness of the blissful Self within” with Swami Sivadasananda |
