All Saints' Retreat

In Reith, Tyrol, Austria

The Meditation Experience

Thu., 26 October – Wed., 1 November 2023

Relaxing yoga days over the All Saints’ weekend: fresh mountain air, silent walks, light organic meals & interesting talks on the many facets of meditation.

Arrive whenever you like and stay as long as you wish.

The Retreat – Day by Day

Thursday, 26 October 2023

2:00 – 3:30 pm

Arrival

4:00 – 5:30 pm

Asanas and Pranayama

Relaxed practice

6:00 pm

Vegetarian dinner

8:00 – 9:15 pm

Meditation and mantra chanting
Greeting and get-together over tea

Friday, 27 October 2023

6:00 – 7:20 am

Morning meditation

Meditation, mantra changing and a short talk

8:00 – 9:45 am

Asanas and Pranayama

The Sun Salutation – Go with the Flow

10:00 am

Vegetarian brunch

12:00 – 1:30 pm

Talk

Introduction to meditation and its significance in our modern times.

Meditation research: Improved attention span and concentration, positive influence on the brain
Focal point, observing the breath, content of meditation
Posture and breathing during meditation
Simple steps to meditation

4:00 – 5:45 pm

Asanas and Pranayama

The health benefits of the yoga poses

6:00 pm

Vegetarian dinner

8:00 – 9:15 pm

Evening meditation

Breath meditation: calming our thoughts
Mantra chanting and a short talk: The power of sound

Saturday, 28 October 2023

6:00 – 7:20 am

Meditative walk

8:00 – 9:45 am

Asanas and Pranayama

Releasing energy blockages through muscle stretching

10:00 am

Vegetarian brunch

12:00 – 1:30 pm

Talk

Stress reduction, relaxation and inner calm

Effects of stress on modern people
Meditation techniques for stress management and relaxation
Meditation research: relieving symptoms of anxiety and depression, meditation and stress reduction, improving sleep quality
Effects of breathing techniques on the nervous system and brain
Guided relaxation meditation in harmony with physical sensations

4:00 – 5:45 pm

Asanas and Pranayama

What is the best meditation pose for me?

6:00 pm

Vegetarian dinner

Chewing and digesting better – A practical chewing workshop at the dining table

8:00 – 9:15 pm

Evening meditation

Meditation: calming the thoughts through visualization
Mantra chanting and a short talk: Integrating the relaxation of body, senses and mind in daily life

Sunday, 29 October 2023

6:00 – 7:20 am

Morning meditation

Meditation, mantra chanting and a short talk: Which food combinations are easy to digest?

8:00 – 9:45 am

Asanas and Pranayama

Asymmetrical asana variations improve motor and sensory functions

10:00 am

Vegetarian brunch

12:00 – 1:30 pm

Meditation in nature

A mindful and relaxing walk

4:00 – 5:45 pm

Asanas and Pranayama

Withdrawing the senses during the asanas and pranayama

6:00 pm

Vegetarian dinner

8:00 – 9:15 pm

Evening meditation

Meditation, Yoga and the Brain with Cordula Interthal (Chandrika)

Monday, 30 October 2023

6:00 – 7:20 am

Morning meditation

Meditation, mantra chanting and a short talk: The three levels of relaxation

8:00 – 9:45 am

Asanas and Pranayama

More oxygen through Pranayama

10:00 am

Vegetarian brunch

12:00 – 1:30 pm

Talk

More enjoyment of life through meditation:

Meditation research: emotion regulation and strengthening of the immune system
The role of emotions in meditation
Self-reflection and emotional intelligence
Meditation and inner balance

4:00 – 5:45 pm

Asanas and Pranayama

Headstand – The king of the Asanas

6:00 pm

Vegetarian dinner

8:00 – 9:15 pm

Evening meditation

Meditation on positive qualities
Mantra chanting and short talk

Tuesday, 31 October 2023

6:00 – 7:20 am

Meditative walk

8:00 – 8:30 am

Kriyas

Cleansing exercises for better respiration and digestion

8:30 – 9:45 am

Asanas and Pranayama

Extending breath retention naturally
Balancing poses

10:00 am

Vegetarian brunch

12:00 – 1:30 pm

Talk

Meditation in daily life: tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle

Meditation research: improving quality of life in cases of disease
The Gunas: three basic qualities of life
Meditation in yoga philosophy: the mind's perception of the world and Reality

4:00 – 5:45 pm

Asanas and Pranayama

Firm and comfortable – meditative holding of the poses

6:00 pm

Vegetarian dinner

8:00 – 9:15 pm

Evening meditation

Meditation from the four yoga paths

Wednesday, 1 November 2023

6:00 – 7:20 am

Morning meditation

Meditation, mantra chanting and a short talk

8:00 – 9:45 am

Asanas and Pranayama

Simple exercise sequences for yoga at home

10:00 am

Vegetarian brunch

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Leave-taking

Reflection on the experiences of the course
Sharing personal insights and experiences
Tips and resources for the further meditation practice
Integration of meditation in daily life

Meditation is a royal road to inner Freedom. Meditation overcomes pains, suffering and sorrows. Meditation gives the vision of unity. Meditation uplifts you to the realms of bliss and peace. It is a mysterious ladder that connects earth and heaven.

Swami Sivananda

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