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Yoga Weekend Retreat
Friday, May 15, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - Sunday, May 17, 2020 @ 12:00 pm
Our Weekend Yoga Retreat is ideal for newcomers to Yoga or more seasoned practitioners who want to learn more about Sivananda Yoga. During the weekend you will experience a full immersion in classical Yoga practice.
Yoga Immersion
You will follow a full daily routine of yoga practice, nourished with wholesome vegetarian meals so that you can leave rested, refreshed and recharged.
Yoga at Home
You will gain basic knowledge of how to continue to practice yoga at home. You will begin to develop a lifestyle conducive to physical, mental and emotional health and well-being.
Hatha Yoga – Asanas and Pranayama
- Guide to the basic 12 postures
- explanation of benefits of the postures
- Difference between yoga asana and physical exercises
- Yogic techniques of breathing
Classical Yoga
- What is classical yoga?
- Introduction to the tradition and lineage of the yoga masters
- What is the purpose of yoga?
- What are the methods of classical yoga?
- Basic philosophy of happiness, health, life, freedom
Yoga Lifestyle
- Vegetarian yogic diet – the how and why
- Relaxation and stress management
- Positive thinking
- Basic technique of meditation
- The yogic daily routine
