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Yoga for Beginners Weekend
Friday, May 3, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - Sunday, May 5, 2019 @ 12:00 pm
Yoga for Beginners Weekend Retreat
May 3 – 5, 2019
Yoga for Beginners Weekend
This weekend retreat is an ideal introduction for beginners or for practitioners who are new to Sivananda Yoga. You will experience an introduction to yoga asanas, breathing exercises, meditation, mantra chanting and yoga philosophy. The 5 points of Yoga will be introduced. You will be immersed in the daily routine of yoga and will enjoy wholesome vegetarian meals. You will leave rested and refreshed, with basic knowledge of how to continue to practice at home.
Topics
Proper Exercise
Yoga Asanas
Proper Breathing
Pranayama
Proper Relaxation
relaxation techniques (savasana)
Proper Diet
Vegetarian
Positive Thinking
Thought Awareness
Meditation
Mantras and the Mind
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 Meaning
- What is classical yoga?
- Intro to the tradition and lineage of the yoga masters
- What is the purpose of yoga
- what are the methods of classical yoga?
- Basic philosophy about 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
Find out more about our teachings.
Prices
Tenting – $69.00
Shared 4-person – $78.00
Shared (2-person) – $106.00
Single Room – $152.00
All options include 2 vegetarian meals, 2 yoga classes, and 2 satsangs.
Daily Schedule
6:00am – meditation, chanting
8:00am – Beginners Yoga Class
10:00am – Vegetarian Brunch
11:00am – Karma Yoga (selfless service)
02:00pm – Workshop
04:00pm – All Levels Open Yoga Class
06:00pm – Vegetarian Dinner
7:30pm – meditation, chanting
Come any time of the year for a yoga vacation.
Arrival and Departure
Arrival: Check-in time is between 12:00 – 2:00pm Friday. Please do not arrive any later than 7:00 pm.
Departure: The course will finish at 12:00pm on Sunday. Please check-out of your room by 12:00pm.
What to Bring
In-door slippers, loose comfortable clothes, notebooks, meditation shawl or blanket, yoga mat, flashlight.
All books and materials are available in our boutique.
