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S I VA N A N DA YO G A
VEDANTA RETREAT HOUSE
REITH NEAR KITZBÜHEL, TYROL, AUSTRIA
NEW
F O U N D E R : S W A M I V I S H N U D E VA N A N DA
YOGA VACATION IN APRIL AND NOVEMBER 2016
I N M I T T E R S I L L , H O H E TAU E R N, AU S T R I A
INTRODUCTION
2016 PROGRAMME
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Welcome
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"Health is Wealth,
Peace of Mind is Happiness.
Yoga Shows the Way."
Swami Vishnudevananda
LEISURE PROGRAMMES 11
OPTIONS DURING YOUR STAY 12
YOGA VACATION PROGRAMMES 13
Asanas 13 Health and Diet 14 Yoga & Relaxation 14
Spiritual Topics and Meditation 14 Yoga and Mountain Magic 15
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING 16 – 21
Reith/Kitzbühel, Tyrol 18 Mittersill, Hohe Tauern 19
Rudraprayag, Himalayas 20
ADVANCED TEACHER TRAINING 22
Orléans, France; Rudraprayag, Himalayas 22
SADHANA INTENSIVE, PILGRIMAGES TO INDIA 23
Orléans, France; Rudraprayag, Himalayas
FURTHER TRAINING FOR YOGA TEACHERS 24
FURTHER EDUCATION FOR PRACTITIONERS 25
CALENDAR 26 – 82
Winter Retreat 30 Easter 36 May Retreat 43
Whitsun 45 Yoga Summer Festival 64 All Saints' Retreat 76
Christmas & New Year 82
YOGA VACATION IN MITTERSILL, HOHE TAUERN, AUSTRIA
April 38 – 41
November 78 – 81
FURTHER INFORMATION
The staff 83 Yoga accessories 84
REGISTRATION AND COSTS 86
Reith near Kitzbühel, Tyrol 86
Mittersill, Hohe Tauern 87
INTRODUCTION
www.sivananda.org/tyrol
We look forward to seeing you!
Your Sivananda Yoga Retreat House Team
THE RETREAT HOUSE IN REITH 6
The Yoga Retreat House 6 The Retreat House daily schedule 7
Diversity of programmes, yoga classes, meditation 8
Diet, accommodation, massage, sauna, coaching 9
WIFI, yoga shop, important info, arrival & departure 10
Table of contents
Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnudevananda brought the practice of yoga
from India to the West in aform which was easy to understand and universal
in its approach. The enormous importance of yoga was shown on 21 June
2015 when the first International Day of Yoga took place with hundreds of
thousands of participants worldwide. The UN General Assembly had adopted
a resolution by India and called on all states to observe the day in order to
raise awareness of "the benefits of practising yoga."
"Yoga embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfilment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and
well-being", said Indian Prime Minister Modi.
In the same spirit, the International Sivananda Yoga centres have been teaching yoga as a lifestyle for the last 60 years in 50 different centres and Ashrams worldwide.
The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Retreat House was founded in 1998 in a wide
valley of the Kitzbühel mountains. It is a place for people from different traditions and walks of life to come together for holistic yoga practice.
INTRODUCTION 2
The yoga masters 4 Sivananda Yoga Centres worldwide 4
Holistic yoga 5
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The yoga of synthesis
THE YOGA MASTERS
Swami Sivananda (1887 – 1963)
A great sage and yogi of modern India and the inspiration behind the international Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres. Swami Sivananda served many years
as a physician before renouncing worldly life. He lived for more than 30 years
as a renunciant in Rishikesh, located on the banks of the Ganges in the foothills of the Himalayas. There he established the Divine Life Society and trained
an entire generation of recognised yoga masters. He wrote more than 200
books and his teachings continue to inspire people around the world.
Swami Vishnudevananda (1927 – 1993)
A world-renowned authority on yoga. He was sent by his teacher Swami
Sivananda to the West, where he founded the international Sivananda Yoga
Vedanta Centres in 1957. As an untiring activist for world peace, he made
symbolic peace flights to the world's troubled spots (Northern Ireland, Middle
East, the divided Berlin, etc.). He was a highly regarded master of Hatha and
Raja Yoga, and author of the classic textbooks The Complete Illustrated Book
of Yoga and Meditation and Mantras.
Yoga recommends the following four practices to
equally develop body, mind and spirit:
Swami Vishnudevananda taught a synthesis of
the classical four paths of yoga in five simple
principles:
KARMA YOGA
Physical exercises (Asanas) enhance the flexibility
of the joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments and
stimulate circulation. Flexibility and strength of the
spine keep the body youthful.
Acting selflessly, without thought of personal gain or
reward, purifies the heart and sublimates the ego.
BHAKTI YOGA
The yoga of devotion appeals to the emotional nature. Through prayer, worship and ritual, the awareness is focussed on the Divine as an embodiment
of love.
Breathing exercises (Pranayama) connect the body
to its battery – the solar plexus – which is an enormous storehouse of energy. Stress and depression
can be overcome by breathing more deeply and
with increased awareness.
RAJA YOGA/HATHA YOGA
International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres ( ) and Ashrams ( ) worldwide
Asanas (yoga postures) and Pranayama (breathing
exercises) of Hatha Yoga play a major role in the
physical and mental control of yoga. In Raja Yoga
the main practice is silent meditation. This brings
about physical and mental balance.
Relaxation (Savasana) If the body and mind are
subjected to constant overload, their performance
suffers. Yoga relaxation techniques help not only
to relieve existing stress symptoms (like muscle
tension and breathlessness) but also to develop resistance against external stress factors.
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Grass Valley
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Toronto
Chicago
Val Morin
London
Hamburg
Berlin
Vedanta philosophy explains how to realize the
union with the unchanging Reality of the Soul. The
delusion of diversity and all apparent contradictions disappear in the Light of Reality.
Vilnius
Munich
Vienna
Reith, Tyrol, Austria
Paris
Orléans
Montréal
Woodbourne New York Madrid
Geneva
Rome
Nassau
Uttarkashi
New Delhi
Tokyo
Chengdu
Chennai
Tel Aviv
Dalat
Ho-Chi-Minh City
Neyyar Dam
Thiruvananthapuram Madurai Ashram
Madurai Centre
Porto Alegre
Montevideo
Neuquen
www.sivananda.org
Buenos Aires
www.sivananda.eu
Byron Bay
A yogic diet (vegetarian) is simple, natural and
promotes health. It is digestible and easy for the
body to absorb. It consists in proper food choices
which have the most positive effect on body and
mind, at the same time causing the least harm to
other living beings and the environment.
Positive thinking and meditation (Vedanta and
Dhyana) are the keys to peace of mind. By controlling the mind, we can eliminate negative
thought patterns and experience inner peace.
INTRODUCTION
JNANA YOGA
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As early as the 1970s,
provided the impetus
to establish a spiritual
oasis in the Alps. The
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta
Retreat House was
founded in 1998 in a
wide valley of the
Kitzbühel Mountains
surrounded by fresh
air, pure water, green
meadows, quiet woods,
medicinal plants along
scenic foot-paths,
sparkling brooks and
pristine lakes.
THE UNIVERSAL SCIENCE OF YOGA has been practised for thousands of
years in India, where people have retreated to the peace of the Himalayas for
yoga and meditation. Today many people all over the world appreciate yoga
as a very open and integral system, which provides a positive philosophy for
everyday life.
At the Sivananda Yoga Retreat House, people have been finding their way
back to a holistic lifestyle in harmony with nature, benefitting from increased
resistance to stress, greater lung capacity, weight loss, regeneration and
improved functioning of all body systems.
Today in the West there is no doubt about the healing and preventive benefits
of yoga. Yoga illuminates the search for health and a deeper meaning in life.
Everyone can practise yoga, no matter their age, culture or religion.
Experience for yourself the benefits of a physical, mental and spiritual
regeneration, and discover how it feels to be a healthier and more relaxed
person.
You can visit on your own, with a friend or bring the entire family. Everybody
in our team is dedicated to the practice of yoga, and we are looking forward
to being of service to you during your stay.
“An ounce of practice is better than tons of theory.”
Swami Sivananda
THE DAILY SCHEDULE AT THE RETREAT HOUSE
The daily schedule provides a common rhythm in the Retreat House for yoga
vacation guests, participants of the yoga teachers’ training courses, and staff
members.
6:00–7:30 am Morning meditation, mantra chanting, talk
8:00–9:30 am Asanas and pranayama
10:00 am Vegetarian brunch
11:00–11:45 am Karma Yoga (selfless service)
2:00–3:00 pm Lecture or workshop
4:00–5:30 pm Asanas and pranayama
6:00 pm Vegetarian dinner
7:30–9:00 pm Evening meditation, mantra chanting, talk
Programmes are subject to change or cancellation.
Enjoy the delicious vegetarian meals with friendly guests from around the
world. Later, there is time for the sauna, a massage, a walk along one of the
hiking trails, or just sitting back and reading a book on the sunny terrace.
Maybe you would like to help out a little in the Retreat House, or perhaps talk
with one of the senior yoga instructors. Complete your day with some herbal
tea before bedtime, or take a short walk on the Retreat House hilltop before
retiring to bed.
The Retreat House is a vegetarian, non-smoking and alcohol-free environment.
To gain the greatest benefit from your yoga stay it is necessary to participate
in all activities. Participation in the afternoon lecture/workshop is optional.
T H E R E T R E AT H O U S E I N R E I T H
The Yoga Retreat House
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Meditation
The morning and evening meditation sessions are
the most peaceful hours at the Retreat House.
The practical guidance for positive thinking and
mental relaxation combined with concentration exercises gradually lead to inner peace. The chanting of Sanskrit mantras (healing and energising
sound sequences) deepens the experience of peace.
A reading from yoga texts gives inspiring insights
into yoga philosophy and psychology.
A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMMES
Choose from a wide variety of programmes.
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Yoga classes
The morning and afternoon yoga asana classes
consist of breathing exercises, Sun Salutation, basic
postures, variations and deep relaxation under the
guidance of an experienced instructor. Individual
corrections and detailed instructions allow participants to perform the exercises safely and in a relaxed manner, enhancing flexibility and mobility.
Newcomers and ‘rusty’ students are encouraged to
practise simple variations of the basic poses. Special
guidance is available for those with back problems
or other health conditions such as general exhaustion. Advanced participants are encouraged to try
classical variations and hold the postures longer.
Weather permitting, the yoga classes are held
outdoors under large sun shades on our beautiful
cedar platform, which affords a spectacular view of
the Wild Kaiser mountain range.
Course language
English-speaking guests are welcome throughout
the year. Yoga classes are taught in both English
and German and all lectures in German are translated simultaneously into English.
Our team of instructors
Our team of yoga teachers have all graduated
from the Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Courses,
guaranteeing an authentic experience. All our
instructors lead a yogic lifestyle and are competent
teachers and advisers.
Walks
The guided silent walks at the Retreat House offer
moments to treasure – the gentle rising and setting
of the sun, the various phases of the moon, the
hidden beauties of the valley, the panoramic view
of the Wild Kaiser and Hohe Tauern mountains,
New to yoga?
the song of many bird species, the variety of trees,
First-time visitors to the Sivananda Yoga Retreat
bushes and medicinal plants along the footpath.
House are given an introduction to the basic princi- The breath deepens and relaxes, the flexibility of
ples of the yoga practice, meditation, mantra chant- the joints increases, the senses regenerate and
ing, the philosophical aspects of yoga and the yoga expand and the mind rediscovers natural contentment and peace.
vacation schedule.
Meals are served twice daily buffet-style and are
made from fresh, organic ingredients using only
pure oils. During your stay you will enjoy a variety
of whole grains, carefully cooked vegetables, side
salads, expertly prepared pulses, dairy products
from the best organic dairy farms in Tyrol, homemade bread, jams and stewed fruits as well as
imaginative desserts. Vegan or gluten-free dishes
can be prepared on request. Dishes containing
potential allergens are appropriately labelled.
You can get individual advice on how to choose the
right food combinations for your constitution.
Please refrain from drinking black tea and coffee
during your stay, as these are not conducive to the
yoga practice.
Accommodation and meals at Hotel Pointner
For many years the Sivananda Yoga Retreat House
has worked closely with Alexandra and Florian
Pointner, the proprietors of the hotel across from
the Retreat House. The vegetarian menu plans offer
a wholesome and balanced diet. The entire hotel
has been certified by Austria-Bio-Garantie, Austria’s
leading inspection body for organic businesses. It
was awarded the European eco-label as well as
Austria’s gastronomic accolade ‘Grüne Haube’ for
wholefood and natural cuisine. The Pointners have
been running their farm according to organic and
ecological guidelines since 1995.
Various fruits, vegetables and herbs are freshly prepared in the hotel’s kitchen. All guest rooms have
wooden floors, health mattresses (except for dormitories and shared rooms), shower, toilet, hair dryer
and telephone. Most rooms have a balcony. The
hotel uses green electricity, pellet heating and a
solar-powered hot water system.
Massage and sauna
An experienced certified masseuse offers classical
massage, foot reflexology, shiatsu and lymphatic
drainage. The Retreat House also offers relaxing
full-body Ayurvedic oil massages for women with
an Ayurvedic massage therapist from South India.
You can book your treatments on arrival.
A Finnish and a low-temperature sauna are avail
able in Hotel Pointner.
Donate some time
The community feeling in the Retreat House is
based on ‘voluntary service’. All staff teach and
work on a volunteer basis. You can also lend a
hand if you like. Volunteering creates a cheerful atmosphere in which to meet other people and develop a positive motivation for our actions.
Individual coaching
We offer 30-minute one-on-one sessions with an
experienced senior instructor. Some personal advice
and tips are often enough to bring about substantial progress in the group practice at the Retreat
House and in your own practice at home.
• Sun salutation
• Inverted poses
• Asanas in depth
• Breathing
• Nutrition advice
• Meditation coaching
30-minute coaching: €25
T H E R E T R E AT H O U S E I N R E I T H
In workshops and special asana classes, you will
learn various exercise sequences that you can easily practise at home. Lectures, PowerPoint shows,
recommended readings and one-on-one talks will
help to broaden your knowledge of yoga.
Special guests & cultural programmes
Workshops and lectures with renowned special
guests from around the world on topics of health,
science, philosophy and culture. International
artists are regular visitors to the Retreat House: for
example, Eastern spiritual discourse accompanied
by classical Indian music, South Indian dance,
colourful temple ceremonies with mantra
recitation.
The vegetarian diet
Light, nutritious and freshly prepared meals are an
integral part of the yoga vacation. The Sivananda
Yoga Vedanta Centres’ over 50 years of experience
in both East and West have gone into the development of menus which provide a more balanced nutrient intake, increased vitality and better digestion.
To this end, meals are prepared without eggs, garlic, onions, mushrooms, vinegar, radishes and leeks.
Please turn to the Retreat House with any questions you might have on the food served.
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Practical information Arrival & departure:
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Reith near Kitzbühel, Tyrol, Austria
By car:
You can reach Reith near Kitzbühel conveniently by
car (Munich 125 km, Vienna 375 km, Zurich 376 km,
Innsbruck 90 km, Salzburg 80 km).
For detailed directions, please visit
www.sivananda.org/tyrol/en/getting-here
Driving in Austria on the A 93 requires a vignette
Free WiFi
(toll sticker) from the border town Kiefersfelden
Sivananda Yoga Retreat House:
11 am – 1 pm, 6:30–7 pm
onwards.
In Hotel Pointner's dining hall: 1– 4 pm
By train:
Enquire at the reception desk for Internet access in
The closest train station is Bahnhof Kitzbühel –
single and double rooms.
from there it is just a 10-minute taxi ride to the
Sivananda Yoga Retreat House. Andi’s Taxi offers a
Yoga shop
special price for yoga guests: €12
We will be happy to advise you in choosing the right Airport shuttles
yoga accessories to meet your needs: cushion, yoga
will take you directly to the Retreat House:
mat, meditation shawl or yoga clothing. You will find 'Four Seasons' from Munich: €52 (one-way), €88
a wide assortment of yoga books including standard (roundtrip) per person:
works on Hatha Yoga, health, yoga philosophy, medi +43 512 584 157 or www.tirol-taxi.at
tation, Ayurveda and vegetarian cooking. Also many 'Andis Taxi' from Salzburg: from €33 (2 persons or more)
+43 5356 66 222 or www.andis-taxi.com 'Taxi Mike'
spiritual and classical Indian music CDs.
from Innsbruck: from €52 (2 persons or more)
+43 5356 66 130 or www.taxi-mike.at
Helpful information
The Retreat House is a vegetarian, non-smoking
and alcohol-free environment. Silence should be
observed between 10 pm and 8 am to allow for
sound sleep.
Each person is responsible for their own possessions and valuables; there is no possibility of de
positing things in a safe.
All guest speakers confirmed the dates of their programmes before this brochure went to print. Cancellations with or without notice may nevertheless
occur which are out of the Retreat House's control.
The Retreat House is not liable for cancellations or
programme changes.
Please check for updated information on
sivananda.org/tyrol
or call before registration:
+43 5356 67 404
Innsbruck – the Alpine capital (about 100 km away)
The treasure chest of the Alps. The 800-year-old
city has a rich cultural history and many art treasures. It is famous for its 'Golden Roof', 'Black
Knights', Hofburg castle and Ambras Castle. Innsbruck is surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery, making the city a very special place.
www.innsbruck.at
Salzburg sights (about 80 km away)
A fortress, a cathedral and church towers domin
ate the skyline of this charming baroque city at the
northern limits of the Alps. It is so beautiful that it
has long been recognised as a World Heritage Site
by UNESCO.
www.salzburg.info
Schwarzsee (about 3 km away)
The beautiful Kitzbühel Schwarzsee lake is a
protected landmark and popular destination for
swimmers: The idyllic lake (15 hectares large and
7 metres deep) is one of the warmest lakes in the
Austrian Alps. Rich in moorland vegetation, its
water is said to have strong healing powers.
Hiking in the Kitzbühel Alps
The Kitzbühel region is a veritable paradise for
hikers in the summertime. With 500 kilometres of
marked trails, you’ll surely find your favourite hike.
It’s a great way to get an impression of the land
and its people.
www.kitzbuehel.com/en
Krimml Waterfalls (about 50 km away)
The 380 m Krimml Waterfalls are the highest in
Europe. The 4 km trail to the waterfalls offers
many scenic views of the falls.
www.wasserfaelle-krimml.at
Großglockner (about 70 km away)
The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is an incomparable experience. It ends at the crown jewels of
the Hohe Tauern National Park – Austria’s highest
mountain and largest glacier: the Grossglockner
(3,798 m) and the Pasterze.
www.grossglockner.at/en
Cross country & downhill skiing
The Kitzbühel ski region, with its 170 km of slopes
and 33 km of ski trails, is undoubtedly one of the
most popular ski resorts in the world. In addition
to the 'Streif' – the most daunting ski-run in the
world – the gentle grass-covered Kitzbühel mountains offer ample room for carving. Over 500 km
of ideally prepared trails are ready for traditional cross-country skiers and skating fans. Ski buses bring you to the ski areas free of charge. The
Kitzbühel Tourism Board offers guided winter and
snowshoe excursions. The beginner’s ski lift in
Reith and all cross-country ski trails are free of
charge.
www.kitzbuehel.com/en
LEISURE ACTIVITIES
What to bring
Please bring your yoga mat, cushion and blanket. You can buy these in the yoga shop, or borrow
them free of charge from the Retreat House (deposit
required). Also notebook, torch (flashlight) and
walking shoes. Please bring a hard case for your
eyeglasses for safe storage during the yoga classes.
Leisure activities
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Yoga vacation programmes at a glance
• You will also find a chronological listing of the
yoga vacation programmes in the Calendar
section beginning on p. 26
• See p. 7 for the daily schedule
• All yoga vacation programmes consist of two
yoga classes, two meditation sessions and one
lecture or workshop daily.
• The vacation programmes begin at 4 pm on
arrival day and end no later than 2 pm on
departure day.
• Arrive between 2 pm and 3:30 pm, and depart
by approx. 2 pm on your final day.
• Even though programmes generally run from Fri.
to Sun. or from Sun. to Fri., you are welcome to
arrive on any day and stay as long as you like.
• The cost of your stay is easy to calculate:
Yoga daily rate: €49
Accommodation and meals, see p. 86
Asanas
Recommended reading:
Sivananda Beginner's Guide to Yoga, Sivananda Yoga Centres
Yoga: Your Home Practice Companion, Sivananda Yoga Centres
The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga, Swami Vishnudevananda
Recommended CDs: Yoga@Home (70 min) and Yoga@Home 2 x 32 Minutes
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All of our programmes, training courses and workshops are characterised by in-depth practice which
introduce you to a yogic way of life. This is the
basic idea of an ashram as a place of communal
living and a centre of learning.
Yoga vacation programmes
Take a break from the daily routine and take time
for complete regeneration. Plan your yoga vacation
around your own schedule.
Special programmes are scheduled during the
school holidays in winter, at Easter, Ascension Day,
Whitsun, in August and on All Saints' Day weekend.
Numerous guest speakers enhance the yoga programme from May until the end of September.
In April and in November the yoga vacation programmes take place in Mittersill, Hohe Tauern,
Austria. See the Calendar beginning on p. 26.
Sivananda Yoga Teachers' Training Courses
Living and learning yoga
Immerse yourself in a 28-day intensive course –
a life-transforming experience.
Further Training for Yoga Teachers
Special training courses for yoga teachers.
Further education courses
Learn, grow and develop new skills. Courses with
certificates of participation. The topics cover the
most interesting aspects of yoga.
Yoga@Home
Fri. 15.1 – Sun. 17.1
Fri. 11.3 – Sun. 13.3
Fri. 24.6 – Sun. 26.6
Fri. 12.8 – Sun. 14.8
Fri. 21.10 – Sun. 23.10
Yoga Body Check
Sun. 14.2 – Fri. 19.2
Sun. 1.5 – Thu. 5.5
Sun. 17.7 – Fri. 22.7
Sun. 25.9 – Fri. 30.9
The Complete Yoga
Workshop
Sun. 6.3 – Fri. 11.3
Sun. 5.6 – Fri. 10.6
Sun. 11.9 – Fri. 16.9
Asanas – Strength &
Flexibility
Sun. 24.1 – Fri. 29.1
Sun. 19.6 – Fri. 24.6
Sun. 31.7 – Fri. 5.8
Sun. 16.10 – Fri. 21.10
Asanas for a
Healthy Back
Fri. 29.1 – Sun. 31.1
Fri. 18.3 – Sun. 20.3
Fri. 20.5 – Sun. 22.5
Fri. 23.9 – Sun. 25.9
Expand Your Asanas
Sun. 28.2 – Fri. 4.3
Sun. 26.6 – Fri. 1.7
Sun. 18.12 – Fri. 23.12
Introduction to the
Teachers' Training
Course
Fri. 15.1 – Sun. 17.1
Fri. 19.2 – Sun. 21.2
Fri. 18.3 – Sun. 20.3
Fri. 20.5 – Sun. 22.5
Fri. 15.7 – Sun. 17.7
Fri. 21.10 – Sun. 23.10
Vital Breath – Vital Energy
Sun. 31.1 – Fri. 5.2
Mon. 16.5 – Fri. 20.5
Sun. 3.7 – Fri. 8.7
Sun. 4.9 – Fri. 9.9
YO G A VA C AT I O N P R O G R A M M E S
Options during your stay
Sivananda Beginner’s
Guide to Yoga
Fri. 12.2 – Sun. 14.2
Fri. 25.3 – Mon. 28.3
(Easter)
Fri. 13.5 – Mon. 16.5
Fri. 1.7 – Sun. 3.7
Fri. 5.8 – Sun. 7.8
Fri. 9.9 – Sun. 11.9
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Health & Diet
The Yoga Cookbook, Sivananda Yoga Centres
Yoga Vitality Week
Sun. 10.1 – Fri. 15.1
Sun. 21.2 – Fri. 26.2
Sun. 8.5 – Fri. 13.5
Sun. 14.8 – Fri. 19.8
Sun. 2.10 – Fri. 7.10
Yoga Lifestyle
Sun. 17.1 – Fri. 22.1
Sun. 20.3 – Fri. 25.3
Sun. 21.8 – Fri. 26.8
Sun. 9.10 – Fri. 14.10
Yoga Detox
Sun. 29.5 – Fri. 3.6
Sun. 23.10 – Fri. 28.10
Yoga & Relaxation
Yoga Relaxation Days
Sun. 7.2 – Fri. 12.2
Sun. 12.6 – Fri. 17.6
Sun. 24.7 – Fri. 29.7
Sun. 7.8 – Fri. 12.8
Sun. 28.8 – Fri. 2.9
Tue. 1.11 – Fri. 4.11
In Peace Lies Strength
Fri. 26.2 – Sun. 28.2
Fri. 10.6 – Sun. 12.6
Fri. 15.7 – Sun. 17.7
Fri. 5.8 – Sun. 7.8
Fri. 2.9 – Sun. 4.9
Fri. 16.12 – Sun. 18.12
Yoga Vacation Light
Fri 8.1 – Sun. 10.1
Fri. 29.4 – Sun. 1.5
Fri. 29.7 – Sun. 31.7
Fri. 26.8 – Sun. 28.8
Fri. 30.9 – Sun. 2.10
Yoga Weekend Getaway
Fri. 19.2 – Sun. 21.2
Mon. 28.3 – Thu. 31.3
Fri. 3.6 – Sun. 5.6
Fri. 8.7 – Sun. 10.7
Fri. 16.9 – Sun. 18.9
Yoga & Mountain Magic
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Concentration and Meditation, Swami Sivananda
Thought Power, Swami Sivananda
Meditation and Mantras, Swami Vishnudevananda
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Swami Durgananda
The Sivananda Book of Meditation, Sivananda Yoga Centres
Introduction to
Meditation
Sun. 13.3 – Fri. 18.3
Sun. 10.7 – Fri. 15.7
Sun. 18.9 – Fri. 23.9
Thought Power and
Positive Thinking
Fri 22.1 – Sun. 24.1
Fri. 4.3 – Sun. 6.3
Fri. 17.6 – Sun. 19.6
Fri. 22.7 – Sun. 24.7
Mantra Retreat –
Healing Sounds
Mon. 7.3 – Wed. 9.3
(Sivaratri)
Fri. 7.10 – Sun. 9.10
(Navaratri)
Tranquillity of Thought –
Music of the Soul
Fri. 19.8 – Sun. 21.8
Fri. 14.10 – Sun. 16.10
Fri. 4.11 – Sun. 6.11
Sun. 13.3 – Fri. 18.3
Sun. 8.5 – Fri. 13.5
Sun. 22.5 – Thu. 26.5
Sun. 29.5 – Fri. 3.6
Sun. 12.6 – Fri. 17.6
Sun. 26.6 – Fri. 1.7
Sun. 10.7 – Fri. 15.7
Sun. 17.7 – Fri. 22.7
Sun. 31.7 – Fri. 5.8
Sun. 14.8 – Fri. 19.8
Sun. 21.8 – Fri. 26.8
Sun. 4.9 – Fri. 9.9
Sun. 18.9 – Fri. 23.9
Sun. 2.10 – Fri. 7.10
Sun. 23.10 – Fri. 28.10
YO G A VA C AT I O N P R O G R A M M E S
Spiritual Topics and Meditation
A yoga and hiking vacation in the magnificent Kitzbühel mountains offers
both active recreation and a pleasant escape from our hectic lives.
Several approx. 2-hour hikes with like-minded people are complemented by
daily yoga classes and meditation sessions. See an introductory videoclip:
We will go on excursions to the most beautiful corners of the region:
• Bichlach: Rolling hills of meadow and forest around the Vogelsberg and Giering ponds
• Venedigerblick, a marvellous hiking route: Zefirau, Schleier waterfall, Ebner
chapel, goat farm
• Astbergweg: High-elevation hike with breath-taking views of the Wild Kaiser
and the Kitzbühel mountains
• Other possible excursions: Hike in the Hohe Tauern and visit to the Mittersill National Park, trips to Gaudeamus Hut on Wild Kaiser and the Krimml
waterfalls.
You can join this active yoga vacation at any time.
Please bring hiking shoes and raingear.
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International
Teachers’ Training Courses (TTC)
Diploma from the
International Sivananda
Yoga Vedanta Centres
401 training units
(45 minutes per unit)
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CURRICULUM (EXCERPT)
Asanas (yoga postures)
The daily practice with individual correction comprises: • Sun Salutation • The 12 basic postures
• approx. 100 asana variations from intermediate
to advanced • Posture alignment • Deep relaxation
with autosuggestion
Pranayama
• Kapalabhati (lung cleansing exercise)
• Anuloma Viloma (alternate nostril breathing)
• Samanu (mental cleansing of the Nadis) and the
8 main pranayamas
Kriyas (organ cleansing) Cleansing of the eyes, the
nose and the digestive tract
Teaching practice
• How to teach the 12 basic postures and breathing
exercises to beginners and intermediate students
• Detailed correction workshops and teaching one
another in small groups
Hatha Yoga
• Ethical and moral principles
• Body, Prana (vital energy) and mind
Anatomy & physiology
Health benefits of the yoga exercises
Yogic diet and nutrition
• Vegetarianism • Yogic dietary rules and fasting
Meditation Meditation guidelines and mantras
(meditation sounds)
Bhagavad Gita Study of this classical yoga
scripture with commentaries
Bhakti Yoga • Chanting of classical Sanskrit
mantras • Traditional Indian rituals
Karma Yoga
• The law of cause and effect • Selfless action
Raja Yoga
• The 8 steps of Raja Yoga • Functions of the mind
Kundalini Yoga
The awakening of the cosmic energy in man
Jnana Yoga
Basic philosophical definitions • The 3 bodies
Practical information
To apply for a course or get more information
on the curriculum, daily schedule, teaching
material, tuition fees, arrival and departure,
Yoga Alliance, etc., please visit:
Or call: +43 5356 67404, 11 am – 4 pm
Prices for all courses are valid until 30 June
2016
Further courses in
France, London, Spain, Poland and Lithuania:
www.sivananda.eu
USA, Canada, India, Bahamas, Brazil, Argentina,
Thailand, Vietnam, China:
www.sivananda.org
Introduction to the Teachers' Training Course
A full day of yoga practice and all information
on the course and the locations.
For details, see our Calendar section.
Course rate: €98
Also suitable for newcomers.
Dates:
Fri. 15.1 – Sun. 17.1
Fri. 19.2 – Sun. 21.2
Fri. 18.3 – Sun. 20.3
Fri. 20.5 – Sun. 22.5
Fri. 15.7 – Sun. 17.7
Fri. 21.10 – Sun. 23.10
T E A C H E R S' T R A I N I N G C O U R S E S
200 hours standard
(Yoga Alliance, USA)
Living and teaching yoga
Swami Vishnudevananda developed the first yoga teachers’ training course
(TTC) in the West in 1969 as part of his vision of universal peace: The more
people experience peace within, the more this peace will manifest in outward
action. In this way, a glow of peace envelops the world. Today the yoga
teachers' training courses are under the supervision of senior instructors who
were personally trained by Swami Vishnudevananda.
The goal of this training programme is to produce qualified and inspiring
yoga teachers who are able to draw on their own practice and personal
discipline in imparting the yoga experience to others. To date, over 37,000
yoga teachers have completed the Sivananda Yoga Teachers' Training Course,
with another 1,000 graduates worldwide each year.
International Teachers' Training Courses
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DATES IN REITH, TYROL, AUSTRIA
DATES IN MITTERSILL, HOHE TAUERN, AUSTRIA
2016
30 April – 29 May 2016, German
30 July – 28 August 2016, English, German
3 September – 2 October 2016, English, German
17 December – 15 January 2017, English, German
2017
21 May – 18 June 2017, German
29 July – 27 August 2017, English, German
2 September – 1 October 2017, English, German
16 December – 14 Jan. 2018, English, German
Arrival on Saturday, 1 pm – 8 pm, departure on Sunday, from 10:30 am
Training costs in Reith
Dormitory Shared room
Double room
Single room
May & September
€2,745 €3,075 €3,790 €4,105 Special rate for students & the unemployed:
May & September
Dormitory
€2,090 August & December
€3,195
€3,305
€3,790
€4,105
Training costs in Mittersill
Yoga: €2,200
Room & board:
Shared room (3–6 beds)
€1,260
Double room €1,680
Single room €1,960
Apartment, studio or suite on request
Costs include VAT and visitor’s tax.
Details: www.sivananda.org/tyrol
The course takes place at the hotel Gut Sonnberg
hof (****), which is located on a peaceful,
sunny plateau, surrounded on all sides by organic
meadows and an insulating forest. It affords a
wide-open view of the 3,000 m peaks of the
Hohe Tauern National Park, the last Alpine nature
reserve in Europe.
Eco-farm: Sonnberghof has been an organic farm
since 1992. It produces its own dairy products and
jams. Rooms with a splendid view. Use of Swiss
Pine wood has positive effects on circulation and
sleeping comfort.
Hohe Tauern National Park: 266 mountain peaks
over 3,000 m high, 250 glaciers and 551 lakes
are spread across 1,800 km². The Grossglockner,
at 3,798 m, is the highest mountain in Austria. It
is home to golden eagles, red deer, Alpine ibex,
mountain hares, griffon vultures and brown bears.
Wellness: • 550 m² indoor spa • Pinzgau sweat
lodge up to 90°C • Herbal sauna up to 55°C
• Steam pool • Infrared sauna • Thermal therapy
beds • Panoramic relaxation lounge with access
to the outdoors • Quiet room
Meals: Two vegetarian, wholefood and balanced
meals in accordance with yogic principles are
served buffet-style in the solid wood dining hall
or on the spacious guest terrace. All products are
organically grown.
How to get here:
By car, it takes a bit over 2 hours from Munich,
2 hours from Salzburg, 4.5 hours from Vienna,
5 hours from Zurich.
Details: www.sivananda.org/tyrol
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2017: 21 April – 19 May 2017
August & December
€2,595
Including room & board and VAT. All rates subject to a visitor's tax.
Rates valid until 30 June 2016
€150 Early Bird Bonus and €75 Partner Special (do not apply to reduced rates)
The Sivananda Yoga Retreat House lies in a wide
valley in the heart of the Kitzbühel mountains. It
affords a splendid view of the impressive Wild
Kaiser range, as well as the Kitzbühel Horn and
Hahnenkamm mountains.
Yoga teacher training courses have been taught
here since 1998, amidst fresh air, green Alpine
meadows, quiet woods, medicinal herbs, sparkling
brooks and lakes.
2016: 4 June – 2 July 2016
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International
Teachers' Training Courses in
DATES IN RUDRAPRAYAG, HIMALAYAS, INDIA
2016
20 February – 20 March 2016
22 October – 20 November 2016
2017
Training costs in Rudraprayag
Triple room €2,530
Double room €3,090
Single room €3,910
Including room and board.
Prices valid until 31 December 2016.
SPECIAL PROGRAMMES DURING THE TTC
Rudraprayag, Himalayas,
North India
Rudraprayag is an ancient pilgrimage town
(20,000 inhabitants) at the point of confluence of
the Alaknanda and Mandakini, which are both
tributaries to the River Ganges. Altitude of 890
m, 370 km away from Delhi. The area carries
the spiritual thought currents of generations of
spiritual seekers and pilgrims who walked and
prayed in these pristine natural surroundings.
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Excursions are possible on the lecture-free day:
• Rudraprayag (3 km)
• Rudranath Temple (2 km)
• Koteshwar Temple (3 km)
• Agastyamuni (23 km)
• Kartik Swami (38 km)
Course language: English with simultaneous
translation into German, French, Spanish available
via a modern wireless translation system (rental
fee). Please enquire for details on Italian and
Russian translation.
To apply for one of the courses or get more
information on the curriculum, daily schedule,
teaching material, arrival and departure, visas,
Yoga Alliance, etc., visit www.sivananda.eu
Contact person:
Swami Vidyananda
• Tel. +43 5356 67 404 28
• Mon. – Sun. 11 am – 4 pm
• [email protected]
Monal Resort is located 3 km from Rudraprayag,
on 3 acres (1.2 hectares) of pristine land, and surrounded on three sides by the lesser Himalayan
Range. Comfortable rooms (1–3 beds) with a private bathroom.
Bhakti Yoga Acharya Sri Venugopal Goswami,
Vrindavan, North India: Bhagavata Saptaha –
seven days of spiritual discourse accompanied by
live music (bansuri, harmonium, shanai, vocals,
percussion)
Shanti K. Kamlesh, Ayurveda Acharya, Lucknow,
India in February/March: Lectures and PowerPoint
shows on a healthy diet according to Ayurveda
• Personal health consultations available (extra cost)
Classical temple ceremonies: Puja (ritual of worship) and Homa (fire ceremony) with local Pundits
(priests)
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Advanced Teachers’ Training
Courses (ATTC)
• Diploma from the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres
• 437 training units (45 minutes per unit)
• 500 hours standard (Yoga Alliance, USA)
The four-week course in advanced yoga techniques was established
in 1978 by Swami Vishnudevananda. It expands horizons and brings a
wealth of new experiences which will enrich your teaching skills.
Prerequisite: TTC diploma of the Sivananda Yoga Teachers' Training Course
Rates valid until 30 June 2016
DATES IN UTTARKASHI, HIMALAYAS,
INDIA
www.sivananda.eu
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DATES IN THE ASHRAM DE YOGA
SIVANANDA, ORLÉANS, FRANCE
www.sivananda.org/orleans
DATES IN RUDRAPRAYAG,
HIMALAYAS, INDIA
DATES IN THE ASHRAM DE YOGA
SIVANANDA, ORLÉANS, FRANCE
www.sivananda.eu
English, French, German, Spanish
Including room & board: Triple room: €1,190;
Double room: €1,470; Single room: €1,845
Prices valid until 31 December 2016
www.sivananda.org/orleans
13 – 27 August 2016
12 – 26 August 2017
English, French, German, Spanish
Including room & board: from €980
Himalaya Pilgrimage
31 OCTOBER – 12 NOVEMBER 2016
HIMALAYAS: YOGA SADHANA AT THE SOURCE OF ANCIENT WISDOM
With Swamis and staff of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres in Europe
Delhi • Rudraprayag • Badrinath • Rishikesh • Haridwar • Delhi
• Yoga Retreat in Monal Resort, Rudraprayag
Bhagavata Saptaha with Sri Venugopal Goswami,
visits to Koteshwar Mahadev temple,
Chamunda Devi temple and Rudranath temple,
day excursion to Kartik Swami temple with
panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks.
• Badrinath, the Source of the Ganges
At 3100 metres above sea level, it is the most
important of the four sources of the Ganges.
Meditation in Badrinath Temple and in the cave
of sage Vyasa.
• Swami Sivananda and the Divine Life Society
in Rishikesh, Mahasamadhi shrine, Ananda Kutir
(private house), Vishvanath Siva temple, Bhajan
hall and meditation on the banks of the Ganges.
• Haridwar, one of the most sacred places
in India. Evening Arati on the Ganges, visit to
Daksh Prajapati Siva temple and the ashram of
Anandamayi Ma.
Cost: €1,600
For further details, see www.sivananda.eu
1 – 29 July 2016
English, French, Spanish
Including room & board: from €2,420
To apply for a course or get more information on the curriculum, daily schedule,
teaching material, arrival and departure, Yoga Alliance, etc., visit www.sivananda.eu
INTRODUCTION
English, German, French, Spanish
Including room & board:
Dormitory: €2,350
Double room: €2,690
Sadhana Intensive
Badrinath temple for Lord Vishnu, Uttarakand, Himalayas, India
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Further Training for Yoga Teachers
Further Education for Practitioners
In Reith near Kitzbühel, Tyrol, Austria
Fri. 25.3 – Mon. 28.3
Yoga for Children
With Swami Vidyananda
With certificate of participation for training units (TU) of 45 minutes each.
Recognised for programmes of study at the Open International University
(www.iiihs.org).
Sun. 24.7 – Wed. 27.7
Yoga Over 50
Detailed practice and in-depth instruction of teaching methods with senior
instructors of the Yoga Retreat House. The courses are based on teaching
material from Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnudevananda, insights
from modern health sciences, and more than 50 years’ teaching experience
of the Sivananda Yoga Centres in the West. The Q&A in detailed correction
workshops will give you new ideas for your own teaching practice.
Practical information:
Prerequisite: TTC diploma of the Sivananda Yoga Teachers' Training Course
Graduates of other teacher trainings: please contact [email protected]
The courses begin at 4 pm on arrival day and end at approx. 2 pm on
departure day.
For details, see the Calendar beginning on page 26.
Prices valid until 31 December 2016.
Including room & board.
Wed. 27.7 – Sat. 30.7
Yoga During Pregnancy
With Ursula Mäder, Berlin
Mon. 1.8 – Thu. 4.8
The Major Asana Cycles
Practice and correction
workshops with Prema,
Argentina
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Registration: www.sivananda.org/tyrol
Fri. 29.1 – Tue 2.2
Active Relaxation and Stress Reduction
Certificate of participation
for 42 teaching units of 45 minutes each
Thu. 5.5 – Sun. 8.5 (May Retreat)
Asanas and Flexibility of the Spinal Column
Intensive course with Anne Debreilly, France
Fri. 13.5 – Mon. 16.5
You Are What You Eat
With Sigrid Siebert, nutritionist, Frankfurt
Wed. 22.6 – Sun. 26.6
Yoga and Healing Herbs
for 48 training units of 45 minutes each
With Brigitte Addington, medicinal plant expert,
Germany
Fri. 24.6 – Wed. 29.6
Yoga and Trauma
With Molly Birkholm, USA
Thu. 30.6 – Sun. 3.7
Meditation – Experiencing Inner Balance
With Swami Ramapriyananda
Wed. 13.7 – Sun. 17.7
How Yoga Works – The Scientific Perspective
With Cordula Interthal (Chandrika),
gynaecologist, Munich
Wed. 20.7 – Sat. 23.7
The Yoga of Sleep
for 37 training units of 45 minutes each
With Dr. Rubin Naiman, USA
Fri. 5.8 – Sun. 14.8
Yoga of the Heart
With Nischala Joy Devi, USA
A comprehensive 9-day intensive course on
teaching yoga to cardiac and cancer patients.
Fri. 7.10 – Mon. 10.10
Yoga Psychology –
Timeless Teachings on the Human Mind
Thu. 18.8 – Sun. 21.8
Yoga Body-Work
With Swami Keshavananda
With certificate of participation. These further education courses are specially designed for yoga practitioners
who want to take their practice to the next level. They are based on classical yoga models as well as
modern insights gained from the sciences, medicine and natural healing. Yoga teachers can take these
courses as further training courses.
The courses begin at 4 pm on arrival day and end no later than 2 pm on departure day.
Further details: www.sivananda.org/tyrol
Including room & board. Prices valid until 31 December 2016. See the Calendar beginning on p. 26.
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J A N UA RY
Fri. 8.1 – Sun. 10.1
YOGA VACATION LIGHT
Two gentle yoga classes daily for all levels, as well as group meditation in the
mornings and evenings, are the basis for this relaxing weekend at the Retreat
House. Between 11 am and 4 pm you have more time for relaxation and leisure
pursuits.
Sun. 10.1 – Fri. 15.1
Vitality is a sign of good health.
Practice: • The systematic training of tension and relaxation in the asanas
brings the brain, nerves and hormones into balance
• Conscious breathing and deep relaxation strengthen the immune system
• Concentration exercises for more mindfulness in daily life
Lectures: • Beneficial effects of yoga for coping with stress and for everyday
complaints like headaches and sleeplessness
• Physiological and psychological insights for mental relaxation
• Importance of the acid-base balance and tips for a healthy diet in all life
situations
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The cost of your stay is easy to calculate:
Fri. 15.1 – Sun. 17.1
YOGA@HOME
The daily yoga practice for mental and physical fitness.
Practice: • Various asana sequences with a duration of 15 minutes and longer
• Short exercises for boosting attention and concentration
• Practical application of positive thinking in daily life
Lectures: • Establishing a daily home yoga routine: time, place and order of
the poses, a regular daily schedule, a healthy alternation between activity
and relaxation
• The yogic diet: fast, easy recipes for daily life
Fri. 15.1 – Sun. 17.1
INTRODUCTION TO THE TEACHERS' TRAINING COURSE
C A L E N DA R
• A typical yoga day consists of two yoga classes, two meditation sessions and one
lecture or workshop.
• The vacation programmes begin at 4 pm on arrival day and end no later than 2 pm
on departure day.
• Arrive between 2 pm and 3:30 pm, and depart by approx. 2 pm on your final day.
• Even though programmes generally run from Fri. to Sun. or from Sun. to Fri., you
are welcome to arrive on any day and stay as long as you like.
• Unless stated otherwise, the calendar listings are yoga vacation programmes.
YOGA VITALITY WEEK
The Sivananda Yoga Teachers' Training Course was established in 1969 and was the first
yoga teacher training programme in the West. This introductory programme includes:
Practice: • Two days' direct experience of the training schedule
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• Structure, dynamics and individual adjustment of the asana and pranayama class
• Introduction to meditation and mantra chanting
• Q&A, individual recommendations
Lectures: • Introduction to yoga philosophy
• Info on the daily schedule, curriculum, certificate of completion, number of
training hours
• Getting there, schedule, costs, travel and visa information
Sun. 17.1 – Fri. 22.1
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Sun. 24.1 – Fri. 29.1
Fri. 29.1 – Tue 2.2
ASANAS — STRENGTH & FLEXIBILITY
This programme focuses on strengthening body and mind for all-round health:
Practice:
• Asana cycles with many variations for more advanced yogis
• A strong body core and flexible spine for good posture
• Pranayama: breathing with concentration for a balanced mind
Lectures:
• Anatomical details in the asana practice (PowerPoint show)
• Thought power: positive thinking for self-determination and mind control
• Energising vegetarian food combinations
FURTHER EDUCATION:
ACTIVE RELAXATION AND STRESS REDUCTION
Certificate of participation for 42 teaching units of 45 minutes each
The classical yoga techniques are presented in the light of modern scientific
findings and applied step by step.
Practice: • Asanas: mindfulness in the posture, breathing and relaxation
• More awareness in daily movements and at mealtimes
• Mantra chanting to control the emotions
• The three levels of the final relaxation
• Scientific findings on stress and burnout
• Relaxation mechanisms in the nervous and endocrine systems
• Positive psychology from the yoga scriptures
• Developing inner tranquillity under daily pressures
Language: In German with simultaneous translation into English.
Training: €220 / €200 students & the unemployed
THOUGHT POWER AND POSITIVE THINKING
Positive thoughts are three times blessed: They uplift the person who thinks
them, they awaken positivity in the person to whom they are directed, and
they improve the overall thought atmosphere worldwide.
Practice: • Asanas and pranayama are the optimal foundation for goaloriented, flexible thinking
• Exercises for developing thought power; guided contemplation and
visualisation
Lectures: • The world of thoughts and creative life management
• The laws of higher thinking and cultivating higher emotions like courage,
love and contentment
ASANAS FOR A HEALTHY BACK
The 12 basic postures and variations are preventive care for the entire back.
Practice: • Gentle variations to alleviate back pain
• Asanas to improve flexibility along the spine
• Balancing poses for better coordination of the musculoskeletal system
Lectures: • Each participant has their photo taken at the plumb line for a posture analysis, and advice is given on which asana variations are recommended for their body type
• Informative PowerPoint shows on muscle length and muscle strength, as
well as on the planes of movement of the spine
YOGA LIFESTYLE
Bringing relaxation, awareness and concentration from the yoga mat into daily
life – that is the goal of this programme:
Practice:
• Asanas and Pranayama: Where is the tension and what can we do to
relieve it? Where do we lack awareness and how can we expand our
consciousness? Detailed practice with much food for thought
• Eating with awareness: exercises to improve chewing and absorption
• Meditation techniques for inner peace and cultivating willpower
Lectures:
• Yoga as the best start to the day, yoga after work, yoga for busy people
• Developing willpower – inspiration from yoga psychology
• How the diet influences body and mind; the right combination of essential
nutrients; therapeutic effects and techniques of fasting
• Cooking theory: preparing quick and easy meals and snacks at home
Fri. 22.1 – Sun. 24.1
Fri. 29.1 – Sun. 31.1
Sun. 31.1 – Fri. 5.2
VITAL BREATH — VITAL ENERGY
Learning to breathe with more awareness taps new energy reserves.
Practice:
• Improved breathing through proper body posture and conscious relaxation
• Systematic training of Alternate Nostril Breathing and Kapalabhati:
balancing the nervous system and the brain hemispheres, stimulating the
energy channels (Nadis)
• Daily group meditation: attaining mental balance through simple concentration exercises
Lectures: • From controlling breath to controlling vital energy (Prana)
• The interplay of Prana and thoughts
• The yogic model of the physical and astral bodies
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F EBRUARY
Fri. 12.2 – Sun. 14.2
SIVANANDA BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO YOGA
Introductory workshops and talks on the 'science of life', which has been embraced around the world.
Practice: • Better flexibility with the Sun Salutation
• Basic yoga poses with deep relaxation, abdominal breathing, full yogic
breathing and simple pranayama
• Introduction to concentration and meditation
Lectures: • The five pillars of yoga for all-round health
• Union of head, heart and hand – philosophical inspiration for every
temperament
Sun. 14.2 – Fri. 19.2
Fri. 5.2 – Wed. 10.2
Reading one's own body as a yoga book. Regular practice opens one chapter
after another.
Practice: • Flexibility in the shoulders, back and hips
• Muscle test with posture analysis and individual advice
• Holding the asanas: gentle endurance training for the cardiovascular system
• Breathing exercises for more vitality and relaxation
Lectures: • Inner tranquillity through positive thinking and meditation
• Mindfulness exercises for one-pointedness of mind
• A healthy diet for body and mind
Winter Retreat
Enjoy the snow outdoors and the relaxation indoors. The relaxing asana practice, a sauna visit, healthy and energising food and the peace of the morning
and evening meditation lead to all-round well-being.
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Fri. 19.2 – Sun. 21.2
The Sivananda Yoga Teachers' Training Course was established in 1969 and
was the first yoga teacher training programme in the West.
training hours
Fri. 19.2 – Sun. 21.2
Sun. 7.2 – Fri. 12.2
YOGA RELAXATION DAYS
Take the time to experience moments of deep relaxation. Enjoy a peaceful
yoga vacation in the mountains.
Practice: • The art of letting go: from intermediate relaxation to final relaxation
• Stress reduction through variations of the Forward Bend
• Physical, mental and spiritual levels of the final relaxation
• Relaxed eating: tips for eating with more awareness and better digestion
Lectures: • Stress: from positive challenge to serious health hazard
• Positive thinking and meditation for overcoming mental stress factors
• Tips on giving up artificial stimulants in daily life
• Controlling the emotions through mantra chanting
YOGA WEEKEND GETAWAY
Experience a typical yoga weekend:
Friday afternoon: A gentle first class in the soothing mountain scenery, and the
peace of evening meditation.
Saturday: The body gradually expands in the asanas, while positive and healthy
topics enliven the mind. The Retreat House team is available for individual tips.
A walk is a highlight of the day, weather permitting.
Sunday morning: You might want to know how to continue the practice at
home. You'll find answers and inspiration among the fine selection of books in
the boutique, or by speaking directly with one of the yoga instructors.
C A L E N DA R
THE PSYCHOSOMATIC EFFECTS OF THE ASANAS
Experience the positive interactions of the yoga practice: A healthy mind in a
healthy body
Practice: • Positive thoughts as the catalyst for physical well-being
• Body-toning asanas and meditation poses
• Balancing of pose, breathing and relaxation
• The body-mind model of yoga in practice
Lectures: • Physical energy (ATP) and subtle energy (Prana)
• Final relaxation as the key to the union of body and mind
• How Prana works: from body functions to intuition
Depending on the weather, daily winter walks and the option to go cross-country
skiing independently nearby. The trails begin just 5 minutes' walking distance
away from the Retreat House. Rental gear available in Reith village (at extra cost).
YOGA BODY CHECK
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Sun. 21.2 – Fri. 26.2
YOGA VITALITY WEEK
situations.
Fri. 26.2 – Sun. 28.2
IN PEACE LIES STRENGTH
More time for relaxation.
Practice: • Asanas and Pranayama: active relaxation and natural concentration
through the slow performance of the exercises.
• Meditation: mental relaxation, when the mind slows down
Lectures: • How a vegetarian diet de-acidifies the body
• The solar plexus – the gate to complete physical and mental relaxation
• Meditation: simple steps to inner peace
Sun. 28.2 – Fri. 4.3
MA RC H
Fri. 4.3 – Sun. 6.3
visualisation
• The laws of higher thinking and cultivating higher emotions like courage, love
and contentment
EXPAND YOUR ASANAS
The regular practice of yoga asanas leads to an entirely new body feeling.
Practice: • Asana variations: Scorpion, Full Bow, Pigeon, Lateral Bend, Tortoise,
balancing poses, Triangle variations and more
• Building up vital capacity through pranayama step by step
• Meditation and concentration exercises for an open, aware mind
Lectures: • Health for the entire body – the effects of the asanas on the different
body systems are explained (PowerPoint show)
• Yoga psychology: overcoming negative thoughts through positive thinking
• Yogic recipes: a 6-week plan for a healthy and satisfying diet
Sun. 6.3 – Fri. 11.3
THE COMPLETE YOGA WORKSHOP
Mon. 7.3 / 8 pm
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SIVARATRI, THE NIGHT OF LORD SIVA,
SPIRITUAL CELEBRATION
A special meditation night with continuous recitation of the mantra
"OM Namah Sivaya" and several Pujas.
C A L E N DA R
The most important elements of the yoga class are explained and practiced.
Practice: • Asanas – the perfect combination of pose, breath and body awareness
• Exercises for increasing the flexibility of the hips and pelvis, as well as for
strengthening the shoulder girdle and back
• Developing physical and mental relaxation
• More vital energy through yogic breathing exercises
Lectures: • The stabilising effect of the yoga exercises on the nervous system
• Yoga psychology: recognising and transforming typical thought patterns
• Meditation exercises for inner focus and harmony with oneself
• Dietary tips and recipes for yoga practitioners
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Mon. 7.3 – Wed. 9.3
MANTRA RETREAT — HEALING SOUNDS
Mantra chanting harmonises the emotions and leads to mental and physical
balance.
Practice: • The deep relaxation in the asanas and pranayama harmonises the
physical nervous system
• Mantra repetition (whether chanted, spoken or silent) opens the Nadis, the
subtle energy channels
Lectures: • Mantra Yoga: how the science of sound sets energy in motion
• Melodies and sound structure in mantra chanting
• Mythology as an expression of philosophical values
Fri. 11.3 – Sun. 13.3
Lectures: • Each participant has their photo taken at the plumb line for a posture analysis, and advice is given on which asana variations are recommended for their body type
• Informative PowerPoint shows on muscle length and muscle strength, as
well as on the planes of movement of the spine
Fri. 18.3 – Sun. 20.3
was the first yoga teacher training programme in the West. This introductory
programme includes:
• Structure, dynamics and individual adjustment of the asana and pranayama
class
training hours
Sun. 20.3 – Fri. 25.3
YOGA LIFESTYLE
Practice:
• Asanas and Pranayama: Where is the tension and what can we do to relieve
it? Where do we lack awareness and how can we expand our consciousness? Detailed practice with much food for thought
Lectures:
• Yoga as the best start to the day, yoga after work, yoga for busy people
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Fri. 18.3 – Sun. 20.3
INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION
During meditation, the positive thoughts which prevail have a beneficial effect
on the mind, nerves, sense organs and the entire body.
Practice: • Meditative asana practice with a focus on deep breathing, relaxation
and precise body awareness
• The next step in the meditation pose
• Mantras: achieving mental and emotional balance with the universal mantra
OM and other Sanskrit sound energies
• Concentration exercises using candlelight and uplifting images and objects
• Relaxed concentration through writing of mantras
Lectures: • 12 classical steps in the meditation experience
• Establishing a meditation practice at home
• Karma and mind: cause and effect in one's own thought processes
YOGA AND MOUNTAIN MAGIC
A yoga and hiking vacation in the magnificent Kitzbühel mountains offers both
active recreation and a pleasant escape from our hectic lives. Several approx.
2-hour hikes with like-minded people are complemented by daily yoga classes
and meditation sessions. For details, see p. 15.
YOGA@HOME
and relaxation
Sun. 13.3 – Fri. 18.3
Sun. 13.3 – Fri. 18.3
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Fri. 25.3 – Mon. 28.3
Easter Yoga Retreat
In-depth yoga practice, building up energy for body and mind.
Relax and enjoy the fresh mountain air, silent walks, light organic meals
and a variety of yoga topics.
Yoga daily rate: €49, Accommodation and meals, see p. 86
Sat. 26.3 & Sun. 27.3,
at noon
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Fri. 25.3 – Tue 29.3
MEDITATIVE ASANA AND PRANAYAMA PRACTICE
Fri. 25.3 – Mon. 28.3
WISDOM OF THE BHAGAVAD GITA
Two talks with Swami Durgananda, Yoga Acharya
The best-known of all yoga scriptures offers practical wisdom to elevate our
thoughts, feelings and actions
• The Bhagavad Gita: a peace message for the world
• Yoga in daily thought and action
Swami Durgananda is a senior disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda and
director of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres in Europe. Her practical and
intuitive style of teaching is the result of intensive practice and over 40 years
of teaching experience.
Recommended reading: Bhagavad Gita with a commentary by Swami Sivananda
Three asana workshops with Swami Gokulananda
• Bringing energy to each and every cell with asanas
• How breathing with awareness harmonises the mind
• Firm and comfortable – the meditative asana experience
Swami Gokulananda is a long-time yoga practitioner and yoga teacher
and director of the Sivananda Yoga Centre in Berlin. She has a flexible and
spontaneous teaching style.
Introductory workshops and talks on the 'science of life', which has been
embraced around the world.
temperament
MYOFASCIAL CONNECTIONS IN THE ASANAS
Three asana workshops with Swami Sivadasananda, Yoga Acharya
Also suitable for yoga teachers. Our focus is on proprioception or the sensory
perception of the body in the asana. 80% of body perception comes from the
nerve receptors in the fasciae (connective tissue).
• Myofascial tracks: back line, front line, lateral line and spiral line
• Bending (flexion) and stretching (extension) from foot to head
• Expansion in rotation and lateral bending
Swami Sivadasananda, senior disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda, has taught
at workshops and Yoga Teachers’ Training Courses around the world for many
years. He is a dynamic, precise and knowledgeable instructor.
Recommended reading: The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga, Swami
Vishnudevananda
Fri. 25.3 – Mon. 28.3
With certificate of participation for 32 training units
With Swami Vidyananda
Yoga in childhood gives young people the best foundation
for life. The exercise programme is playfully adapted to the
age and circumstances of the participants.
• Yoga, the best foundation for healthy development
• Learning by imitation
• Playful concentration exercises for better learning
• Yoga class models for various age groups
• Vegetarian diet for children
Further training: €180 / €165 students & the unemployed
Accommodation and meals for 3 nights, see p. 86
Swami Vidyananda is a long-time staff of the Sivananda Yoga
Centres in Europe.
SOUTH INDIAN TEMPLE MEDITATIONS
Daily Pujas with a priest from India
With their colours, sounds, aromas and gestures,
traditional temple ceremonies (Pujas) help clear the
mental atmosphere, creating a strong meditative
vibration.
• Yantras (meditative images)
• Classical scripture recitations (Mantras)
• Symbolic hand gestures (Mudras)
Yantra Puja on Easter Sunday, 27.3 / 8 pm
Daily Puja at 11 am and 30-minute workshops on
Pujas, Yantras, Mantras and mythology at 7 pm
FURTHER TRAINING FOR YOGA TEACHERS:
YOGA FOR CHILDREN
Costs at Easter: Yoga daily rate: €49
Mon. 28.3 – Thu. 31.3
Three days in soothing mountain scenery. The body gradually expands in the
asanas, while positive and healthy topics enliven the mind. See p. 31 for details.
The Sivananda Yoga Retreat House is closed from 31 March / 2 pm until 29 April 2016 / 2 pm.
C A L E N DA R
Sat. 26.3 – Mon. 28.3,
at 8 am
Fri. 25.3 – Sun. 27.3,
at 4 pm
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Sivananda Yoga in a beautiful Alpine oasis in April
Yoga vacation from Fri. 1 April – Fri. 29 April 2016
in Mittersill, Hohe Tauern, Austria
Two experienced instructors of the Sivananda Yoga Retreat House will
accompany you during your yoga stay and provide individual guidance.
DAILY SCHEDULE
6:30 am
8:30–10:00 am 10:30 am From 11:00 am 4:00–5:30 pm 6:00 pm 7:30 pm Morning meditation, mantra chanting, talk
Asanas and pranayama
Vegetarian brunch
Free time, walks, lecture, sauna & treatments
Vegetarian dinner
Evening meditation, mantra chanting, talk
Calendar from 1 until 29 April 2016
See www.sivananda.org/tyrol for a detailed description.
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In April 2016, yoga
vacation programmes
will take place at
the Landhotel Gut
Sonnberghof (****)
in Mittersill.
Landhotel Gut Sonnberghof is situated on a peaceful, sunny plateau, with a
wide-open view of the 3,000 m peaks of the Hohe Tauern National Park, the
last Alpine nature reserve in Europe. Sonnberghof has been an organic farm
since 1992. The rooms offer a splendid view and Swiss Pine wood furniture
provides for sleeping comfort.
Wellness: 550 m² indoor spa • Sweat lodge • Herbal sauna • Steam pool
• Infrared sauna • Thermal therapy beds • Panoramic relaxation lounge with
access to the outdoors
Meals: Two vegetarian, wholefood and balanced meals in accordance with
yogic principles are served buffet-style in the solid wood dining hall or on
the spacious guest terrace.
How to get here: By car, it takes a bit over 2 hours from Munich, 2 hours from
Salzburg, 4.5 hours from Vienna, 5 hours from Zurich.
More details: www.sivananda.org/tyrol
YOGA@HOME
Practice:
• Various asana sequences with a duration of 15 minutes and longer
Lectures:
• Establishing a daily home yoga routine: time, place and order of the poses
• The yogic diet: fast, easy recipes for daily life.
Sun. 3.4. – Fri. 8.4
Certificate of participation for 42 teaching units of 45 minutes each.
The classical yoga techniques are presented in the light of modern scientific
Sun. 3.4 – Fri. 8.4
YOGA — WELLNESS AND RELAXATION
• Gentle stretching, quiet moments and mentally letting go during the yoga
classes
• Experiencing the silence during morning and evening meditation
• Light, purifying organic food
• Group meditative walks, weather permitting
• Time for yourself and for massage treatments and regeneration in the large
wellness area
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Fri 1.4 – Sun 3.4.
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Fri. 8.4 – Sun. 10.4
visualisation
Sun. 10.4 – Fri. 15.4
MEDITATION — EXPERIENCING INNER BALANCE
Scientific studies have shown that meditation improves self-perception,
memory and empathy. The physical, mental and philosophical aspects of
meditation are explained in short lectures.
Sun. 10.4 – Fri. 15.4 .
YOGA — WELLNESS AND RELAXATION see p. 39
Fri 15.4 – Sun. 17.4
YOGA BODY CHECK
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A yoga and hiking vacation in the Hohe Tauern mountains offers both active
recreation and a pleasant escape from our hectic lives. Several approx. 2-hour
hikes to the most beautiful corners of the region are complemented by daily
yoga classes and meditation sessions.
after another:
Fri 22.4 – Sun 24.4
Sun. 24.4 – Fri. 29.4
YOGA LIFESTYLE
Practice: • Asanas and Pranayama: where is the tension and what can we do
to relieve it?
Lectures: • Yoga as the best start to the day, yoga after work
nutrients
• Cooking theory: simple meals and snacks
YOGA FOR A FLEXIBLE SPINE
Lectures: • Each participant has their photo taken at the plumb line for a
posture analysis, and advice is given on which asana variations are recommended for their body type
• Informative PowerPoint presentations on the back
Sun. 24.4 – Fri 29.4
Costs for yoga vacation
Yoga:
€45 per day
Online registration and payment:
Costs for accommodation & meals
Single room: €75; Double room: €65
Shared room 3–6 beds: €50
C A L E N DA R
Sun. 17.4 – Fri 22.4
Sun. 17.4 – Fri. 22.4
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MAY
IN REITH,
TYROL, AUSTRIA
Sat. 30.4 – Sun. 29.5
Thu. 5.5 – Sun. 8.5
Fri. 6.5 / 8 pm
and Sat. 7.5 / noon
WHOEVER DIES IS NOT DEAD
Fri. 6.5, 4 pm /
Sat. 7.5, 4 pm /
Sun. 8.5, 8 am
THE BACK IN MOTION
TEACHERS’ TRAINING COURSE
The Teachers' Training Course is part of a universal vision of peace: The more
action. For details, see pp. 16–21.
Fri. 29.4 – Sun. 1.5
YOGA VACATION LIGHT
House. Between 11 am and 4 pm you have more time for relaxation and other
leisure pursuits.
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YOGA BODY CHECK
after another:
Tue. 3.5 and Wed. 4.5,
at 8 pm
With Prof. Dr. med. Walter van Laack
Many people who have had brushes with death give incredible accounts of
their experiences which could indicate that life continues after physical
death. Prof. Dr. Walter van Laack explains this phenomenon in a captivating
talk which draws on numerous research projects and studies. The second
talk addresses the hypothesis that we are controlled by the brain – which is
contradicted by actual findings of brain research.
• Near-death experiences from the medical perspective
• How does the mind become part of the brain?
Prof. Dr. med. Walter van Laack, physician and specialist for Orthopaedics
and Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Physiotherapy, Chirotherapy,
Acupuncture and Pain Management. Professor of Medical Engineering,
Orthopaedics and Frontier Areas of Medicine at the University of Applied
Sciences, Aachen (Germany), Campus Juelich. Through his own experiences
and close proximity to death, he has dealt with near-death experiences and
frontier sciences for over 30 years. He is the author and editor of numerous
natural philosophy books in German and English.
Three asana workshops with Swami Sivadasananda, Yoga Acharya
Each asana requires specific movements of the spine, which in turn are enabled
by movements of the arms and legs. The hips and the shoulder girdle play a
central role in enabling spinal movement:
• Flexibility in the pelvis and lower back
• Strength and flexibility in the shoulder girdle
• Subtle posture improvement in the relaxation pose
AYURVEDA NUTRITION SPECIAL
Two talks with Shanti Kumar Kamlesh, Ayurveda Acharya, Lucknow, North India
• Introduction to Ayurveda, the science of life; theory of the 5 elements:
air, water, fire, earth, aether; the 3 body types (Vata, Pitta, Kapha);
the 6 tastes and their effects on body and mind
• The healing powers of herbs and spices; simple home remedies; cooking for
health
Shanti Kumar Kamlesh, Ayurveda master, studied at the Nagarjun Ayurvedic
College in Lucknow and has taught Ayurvedic cooking in the Sivananda Yoga
Centres worldwide for over 18 years.
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Sun. 1.5 – Thu. 5.5
May Retreat
Dive into a sea of alpine wild flowers – time for mental and physical
cleansing on the outdoor platform.
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Fri. 13.5 – Mon. 16.5
Thu. 5.5 – Sun. 8.5
(May Retreat)
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SPIRITUAL RENEWAL THROUGH NON-VIOLENCE
Two lectures with Swami Sivadasananda, Yoga Acharya
• Philosophy and goals of ethics
• Ahimsa – an expression of inner strength
Fri. 13.5 / 4 pm and
Sat. 14.5 – Mon. 16.5 /
at 8 am
ENERGY EXPANSION WITH YOGA
Four asana workshops with Swami Narayanananda
• Skeletal and respiratory muscles in the Sun Salutation
• Solar plexus: nerve plexus and energy centre
• Pranayama: purifying and stabilising the energy pathways
• Pranayama in anatomical detail
Swami Narayanananda is co-director of the Sivananda Yoga Centre in Munich.
He is a dynamic and inspiring teacher.
YOGA VITALITY WEEK
situations
Sun. 8.5 – Fri. 13.5
Sat. 14.5 and
Sun. 15.5, at noon
active recreation and a pleasant escape from our hectic lives. For details, see p. 15.
Tue. 10.5 –
Sun. 15.5 / until 10 pm
With their colours, sounds, aromas and gestures,
traditional temple ceremonies (Pujas) help
clear the mental atmosphere, creating a strong
meditative vibration.
• Yantras (meditative forms)
Yantra Puja on Whitsunday, 15.5 / 8 pm
Daily Puja at 11 am and 30-minute workshops on
Pujas, Yantras, Mantras and mythology at 7 pm
C A L E N DA R
Sun. 8.5 – Fri. 13.5
Days of Yoga Specials: Group silent walks in the magnificent alpine landscape
Asanas: Personal guidance for experienced students and a gentle introduction
for newcomers and ‘rusty’ students
Meditation: Calming the brain waves to achieve clarity of thinking and new
creative power
Yoga lectures: Mental food for the challenges of everyday life
Vegetarian meals: Light, low-fat, nutritious, organic and cleansing
NEW: FURTHER EDUCATION:
ASANAS AND FLEXIBILITY OF THE SPINAL COLUMN
Intensive course with Anne Debreilly, France
With certificate of participation for 44 training units of 45 minutes each.
6 HOURS OF ANATOMY LESSONS DAILY WITH MANY PRACTICAL
EXERCISES.
Especially recommended for yoga teachers.
• Vertebrae, joints, ligaments and discs of the spinal column
• Movements of the vertebrae: flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation
• Practical application in the asanas
The course content is discussed in small groups using models of the spinal
column and individual vertebrae.
Course times: Thu. 5.5, 3–4 pm • Fri 6.5 & Sat. 7.5: 8–10 am & 11 am – 3:30 pm
• Sun. 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Plus asana classes with Swami Sivadasananda
Language: In French with simultaneous translation into English.
Anne Debreilly is a student of Blandine Calais-Germain, whose lively tutorial
"Anatomy of Movement" is highly regarded by yoga teachers throughout Europe.
Textbook: Anatomy of Movement by Blandine Calais-Germain
Whitsun Yoga Event
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Mon. 16.5 – Fri. 20.5
Practice: • Improved breathing through proper body posture and conscious relaxation
• Systematic training of Alternate Nostril Breathing and Kapalabhati: balancing
the nervous system and the brain hemispheres, stimulating the energy channels (Nadis)
Fri. 20.5 – Sun. 22.5
WHITSUN
CONTINUED
Fri. 13.5 – Mon. 16.5
FURTHER EDUCATION: YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT
With Sigrid Siebert, nutritionist, Frankfurt
A modern and balanced vegetarian diet supplies the body with sufficient
energy and supports mental and spiritual growth.
Lectures and practical workshops, daily 12–3 pm
• How vegetarian food satisfies the senses
• Yogic dietary rules and table manners
• Influence of natural foods and stimulants as well as spices on body and mind
• Diet for different constitutional types
• Cooking as meditation
• Individual tips for improving eating behaviour and digestion
• Vegetarian food science and food quality
• Dietetics: relation of nutrients, energy requirement, essential nutrients, vital
and bioactive substances
• The importance of the acid-base balance
• Recommendations in cases of certain health risks (obesity, cardiovascular
disorders, high blood pressure, high blood sugar levels)
Sigrid Siebert is a nutritionist and dietician from Frankfurt. She has taught at
the Akademie Gesundes Leben in Oberursel, Germany, since 1995.
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Fri. 20.5 – Sun. 22.5
Introductory workshops and lectures on the 'science of life'.
• Union of head, heart and hand – philosophical inspiration for everyone
Costs at Whitsun: Yoga daily rate: €49, Accommodation and meals, see p. 86
From Tue. 17.5 to Sun. 29.5 the yoga vacation programme will be directed
by Padmavati Swoboda. Padmavati is a disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda
as well as a compassionate and pragmatic yoga teacher with more than
25 years of teaching experience. She has translated the most important
works of Swami Sivananda into German and served as interpreter for Swami
Vishnudevananda during many teachers' training courses.
programme includes:
• Structure, dynamics and individual adjustment of the asana and pranayama
class
• Info on the daily schedule, curriculum, certificate of completion, training hours
Sat. 21.5 and
Sun. 22.5, at noon
ASANAS BEGIN IN THE HEAD
Two lectures with Dr. Julia Scholz, Munich
• Balance: The body systems that play a role in the coordination of balance.
Neurophysiological connections – how asanas can improve our sense of balance.
• From impulse to movement: The impulse to move originates deep in the
brain. It then travels a long way over different stations of the central and
periphery nervous systems before triggering a muscle contraction. This lecture introduces the different stations and explains their functions.
Daily 1-hour lecture, with subsequent Q&A
Dr. Julia Scholz studied veterinary medicine in Munich. She has worked as Lecturer
for Neurophysiology at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich since 2012.
C A L E N DA R
Fri. 13.5 – Mon. 16.5
Lectures: • Posture analysis at the plumb line and advice on which asana
variations
• Muscle length and muscle strength, planes of movement of the spine
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Sun. 22.5 – Thu. 26.5
Several approx. 2-hour hikes with like-minded people are complemented
by daily yoga classes and meditation sessions. For details, see p. 15.
Fri. 27.5 – Sun. 29.5
YOGA, MIND AND BRAIN
With Jnaneshvara Kayser, Sivananda Yoga teacher from Berlin
How asanas and pranayama influence the mind via the nervous system.
Practice: • Tension and relaxation: gradual development of the ability to
react in the asanas
• Exercises in self-observation and self-knowledge
Lectures: • How asanas and pranayama change the functioning of the brain
• What happens in the brain when you experience joy or pain
• How to cultivate the brain through mental training
Jnaneshvara Kayser is an IT professional and Sivananda Yoga teacher with
a special interest in anatomy and physiology in connection to yoga.
Sun. 29.5 – Fri. 3.6
JUNE
Fri. 3.6 – Sun. 5.6
Friday afternoon: A gentle first class in the soothing mountain scenery, and
the peace of evening meditation.
Saturday: The body gradually expands in the asanas, while positive and
healthy topics enliven the mind. The Retreat House team is available for
individual tips. A walk is a highlight of the day, weather permitting.
home. You'll find answers and inspiration among the fine selection of books
in the boutique, or by speaking directly with one of the yoga instructors.
daily yoga classes and meditation sessions. For details, see p. 15.
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YOGA DETOX
Regenerate both body and mind during a detoxifying yoga vacation programme.
Practice: • Better digestion through the asanas
• Pranayama – detoxification via the lungs
• Kriyas – the natural self-cleansing methods of yoga
• Eating with mindfulness: observing silence, chewing properly
• Mental stillness during meditation and on silent walks
• Massage (extra cost) and sauna on location
• Option: one day of alkaline fasting with carrot juice
• Option: technology-free week – no Internet, no phone
Lectures: • Yogic diet, changing one's diet, recipe booklet
• From physical to mental relaxation
Sun. 5.6 – Fri. 10.6
The most important elements of the yoga class are explained and practiced:
Practice: • Asanas – the perfect combination of pose, breath and body
awareness
Fri. 10.6 – Sun. 12.6
Practice: • Asanas and Pranayama: active relaxation and natural concentration through the slow performance of the exercises
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Sun. 29.5 – Fri. 3.6
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Sun. 12.6 – Fri. 17.6
Take the time to experience moments of deep relaxation. Enjoy a peaceful yoga
vacation in the mountains.
Practice:
• The art of letting go: from intermediate relaxation to final relaxation
Lectures:
• Stress: from positive challenge to serious health hazard
Sun. 12.6 – Fri. 17.6
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Practice:
• Asanas and pranayama are the optimal foundation for goal-oriented, flexible
thinking
visualisation.
Lectures:
• The world of thoughts and creative life management
• The laws of higher thinking and cultivating higher emotions like courage, love
and contentment
Tue. 21.6.2016
June 21 was proclaimed the International Day of Yoga by the United Nations. The
UN General Assembly adopted a resolution by India and called on all states to
observe the day in order to raise awareness of "the benefits of practising yoga."
The first International Day of Yoga in 2015 was observed by millions of people
around the globe.
We will be celebrating the International Day of Yoga in the Retreat House with
a varied and inspiring programme. For details, see our website.
Everyone is welcome to drop by to learn about yoga or to deepen their own
practice. All activities are free of charge.
Wed. 22.6 – Sun. 26.6
Sun. 19.6 – Fri. 24.6
This programme focuses on strengthening body and mind for all-round health.
Practice:
• Asana cycles with many variations for more advanced yogis
Lectures:
• Anatomical details in the asana practice (PowerPoint show)
International Day of Yoga
RENEW YOUR ENERGY WITH YOGA AND HERBS
With Brigitte Addington, Germany
Mother Nature has many treasures in store for us in the wonderful Tyrolean
mountains. You will learn to recognise native 'wild greens' which not only are
delicious and rich in vitamins, but also have healing properties.
You will learn creative uses of wild herbs in the kitchen and practical uses in
making natural remedies and cosmetics.
With herb gathering excursions. The rest of the day follows the yoga vacation
daily schedule.
Brigitte Addington is a specialist nurse and certified medicinal plant expert.
She is founder and director of the Worldwide Communication Centre for
Herbalists in Erlangen, Germany.
C A L E N DA R
Fri. 17.6 – Sun. 19.6
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Wed. 22.6 – Sun. 26.6
FURTHER EDUCATION: YOGA AND HEALING HERBS
Certificate of participation for 48 training units of 45 minutes each
With Brigitte Addington, medicinal plant expert, Germany
Workshops and excursions:
• Discovering healing herbs, shrubs, trees and roots in the direct vicinity of
the Retreat House
• Preparation of vitamin-rich dishes and delicious drinks
• Tuning into the spirits of plants
Lectures: • History of medicinal and wild plant lore
• Basics of phytotherapy
• 'Weeds' as healing plants
• Active ingredients and applications
Brigitte Addington is a specialist nurse and certified medicinal plant expert.
She is founder and director of the Worldwide Communication Centre for
Herbalists in Erlangen, Germany.
Fri. 24.6 – Sun. 26.6
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FURTHER EDUCATION: YOGA AND TRAUMA
With Molly Birkholm, USA
Yoga and meditation can relieve anxiety and trauma – this has also been
confirmed in clinical studies.
Practice: • Evidence-based yoga and meditation practices for relieving various
traumas and anxiety symptoms
• Achieving a healing deep relaxation
Lectures: • Physical and mental symptoms of a post-traumatic stress disorder
• The correct selection, introduction and teaching of suitable yoga techniques
for different traumas.
Molly Birkholm is an experienced Sivananda Yoga teacher. She leads retreats and workshops around the world and specializes in treating trauma
(Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) through yoga and meditation.
EXPAND YOUR ASANAS
The regular practice of yoga asanas leads to an entirely new body feeling.
Practice: • Asana variations: Scorpion, Full Bow, Pigeon, Lateral Bend, Tortoise,
balancing poses, Triangle variations and more
Lectures: • Health for the entire body – the effects of the asanas on the
different body systems are explained (PowerPoint show)
• Yoga psychology: overcoming negative thoughts through positive thinking
Sun. 26.6 – Fri. 1.7
Thu. 30.6 – Sun. 3.7
FURTHER EDUCATION:
Scientific studies have shown that meditation is relaxing and improves cell
metabolism, and the immune system and cardiovascular system are strengthened.
Meditation improves self-perception, memory and empathy.
Practical introduction to meditation:
• Being aware of physical sensations: the two yoga classes daily help to
develop a balanced meditation posture and concentrate the mind
• Breathing meditation: pranayama techniques refine your breathing and
develop one-pointedness of mind
• Mental relaxation through mindfulness exercises
• Focussing on positive values gradually replaces negative feelings and moods
• Concentration exercises on light, colours and shapes
• Sound meditation: mantra chanting and mental mantra repetition have a
harmonising effect on the mind
• Walking meditation during group walks with intervals of silence
• Meditation@Home: individual tips as well as recommended reading for your
personal meditation technique
Swami Ramapriyananda is a disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda and director
of the Sivananda Yoga Retreat House. She is a very experienced teacher who
pays great attention to detail and conveys a natural spirituality.
C A L E N DA R
Fri. 24.6 – Wed. 29.6
Sun. 26.6 – Fri. 1.7
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Sun. 10.7 – Fri. 15.7
Recommended reading: The Sivananda Book of Meditation
Practice: • Meditative asana practice with a focus on deep breathing, relaxation and precise body awareness
JULY
Fri. 1.7 – Sun. 3.7
Introductory workshops and lectures on the 'science of life', which has been
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Sun. 10.7 – Fri. 15.7
Wed. 13.7 – Sun. 17.7
FURTHER EDUCATION:
HOW YOGA WORKS — THE SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVE
With Cordula Interthal (Chandrika), gynaecologist, Munich
It is now scientifically proven: yoga is a complete system for physical and
mental health.
Lectures: • Physiological effects of yoga (asanas, pranayama, meditation,
relaxation and yogic diet)
• The effects of yoga on health and disease: (heart disease, diabetes, stress,
chronic pain, back pain, mental health, cancer, brain, longevity, and more)
• Combining yogic understanding with western scientific methods
Practice: • Using this knowledge for your personal yoga practice and as a
yoga teacher
Chandrika is a medical doctor and a Sivananda Yoga teacher. She teaches
anatomy and physiology in the Sivananda Yoga Teachers' Training Courses in
Europe and has a keen interest in scientific research on yoga.
Practice: • Improved breathing through proper body posture and conscious
relaxation
Fri. 8.7 – Sun. 10.7
Thu. 14.7 / 8 pm
SWAMI SIVANANDA'S MAHASAMADHI
Celebration of the great yoga master Swami Sivananda.
With Puja, meditation and mantra chanting.
C A L E N DA R
Sun. 3.7 – Fri. 8.7
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Tue. 19.7 / 8 pm
GURU PURNIMA
Celebration of the spiritual master. With Puja, meditation and mantra chanting.
Wed. 20.7 – Sat. 23.7
Fri. 15.7 – Sun. 17.7
With certificate of participation for 37 training units of 45 minutes each
With Dr. Rubin Naiman, USA.
Deep, refreshing sleep and dreams are the cornerstone of well-being and an
essential foundation for spiritual practice.
Lectures and discussion:
• Medical and psychological causes of insomnia and dream loss
• Sleep-promoting and sleep-disturbing environmental factors
• Psychosocial and spiritual aspects of sleep and dreaming
Workshop: • Personal application of the dream-work in the waking state
Dr. Rubin Naiman is a psychologist who specialises in promoting health through
sounder sleep and dreaming. His manner of teaching is captivating, informative
and humorous.
Inspirational video: 'The Yoga of Sleep'. See the website.
programme includes:
training hours
Fri. 22.7 – Sun. 24.7
Fri. 15.7 – Sun. 17.7
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YOGA BODY CHECK
after another.
Sun. 17.7 – Fri. 22.7
visualisation
C A L E N DA R
Sun. 17.7 – Fri. 22.7
FURTHER EDUCATION: THE YOGA OF SLEEP
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Sun. 24.7 – Fri. 29.7
Take the time to experience moments of deep relaxation.
Enjoy a peaceful yoga vacation in the mountains.
Lectures:• Stress: from positive challenge to serious health hazard
Sun. 24.7 – Wed. 27.7
FURTHER TRAINING FOR YOGA TEACHERS: YOGA OVER 50
This course shows how to effectively and safely integrate older people into a
basic asana class. In addition, asana class models specifically for seniors are
practised and explained.
• Warm-up exercises
• Asana variations for people with limited flexibility
• Special care for the back
• How to improve digestion and relieve joint pain through diet
• The triangle of life and the eternal youth of the soul
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Fri. 29.7 – Sun. 31.7
Practice and correction workshops for yoga teachers with Prema, Argentina
Swami Vishnudevananda taught more than 100 asanas:
• Asana sequences: which variations belong to which basic pose?
• Important muscle groups in the pose and counterpose
• Holding the pose: deep concentration in the asana
• Asanas and proprioception: listening to the body’s inner language
• Developing one’s body, developing one’s personality
• Asana practice in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika
• The flow of energy in the asana
Textbook: The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga, Swami Vishnudevananda
Prema Arenas Bonansea is from Argentina and is an inspiring practitioner and
teacher of yoga in Taiwan. She teaches with great precision and awareness of
details. She also modelled for the illustrations in the Sivananda book, Yoga:
Your Home Practice Companion.
YOGA DURING PREGNANCY
With Ursula Mäder, Berlin
• Step-by-step adaptation of the asanas and pranayama as the pregnancy
progresses
• Gentle asana corrections corresponding to the physical and mental situation
of the expecting mother
• Exercise plan for pregnant women, month by month
• Diet for mother and child
• Postnatal yoga
Ursula Mäder is a midwife, mother & yoga teacher at the Sivananda Yoga Centre Berlin.
YOGA VACATION LIGHT
Two gentle yoga classes daily for all levels, as well as group meditation in the mornings and evenings, are the basis for this relaxing weekend at the Retreat House. Between 11 am and 4 pm you have more time for relaxation and other leisure pursuits.
THE MAJOR ASANA CYCLES
Sat. 30.7 – Sun. 28.8
INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS’ TRAINING COURSE
action. For details and costs, see pp. 16–21.
C A L E N DA R
Wed. 27.7 – Sat. 30.7
Mon. 1.8 – Thu. 4.8
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Sun. 31.7 – Fri. 5.8
ASANAS – STRENGTH & FLEXIBILITY
Practice: • Asana cycles with many variations for more advanced yogis
Lectures: • Anatomical details in the asana practice (PowerPoint show)
Sun. 31.7 – Fri. 5.8
Sun. 31.7 – Sat. 6.8
Fri. 5.8 – Sun. 14.8
FURTHER EDUCATION: YOGA OF THE HEART
With Nischala Joy Devi, USA
A comprehensive 9-day intensive course on teaching yoga to cardiac and
cancer patients.
Recommended for yoga teachers and health professionals with a yoga practice
background.
5–6 hours of theory and practice daily, leading to an integral experience that
will enhance one’s teaching skills and one’s own practice.
Practice: • Special yoga poses and breathing exercises
• Imagery for health and healing
• Meditation and relaxation techniques
Lectures: • The physiology and psycho-social aspects of heart disease
• The why and how of a low-fat vegetarian diet
• Interfacing with the medical community
Certificate: Upon successful completion of the training, students receive a certificate recognised by the Yoga Alliance that will enable yoga teachers and
health professionals to teach yoga to cardiac and cancer patients.
Nischala Joy Devi is a masterful and compassionate teacher renowned inter
nationally. Her experience is based on western medical training and many years
of practice in the classical Gurukula system (ashram training). She became well
known with her pioneering work in the yoga portion of Dr Dean Ornish's Programme for Reversing Heart Disease. Nischala Joy Devi is the author of the
books The Healing Path of Yoga and The Secret Power of Yoga.
Bhaskara Alan Deva teaches yoga, Vastu Shastra and Feng Shui. He served as a
yoga instructor at Dr Dean Ornish’s Programme for Reversing Heart Disease.
Training: €1,080 / €900 students & the unemployed
C A L E N DA R
With their colours, sounds, aromas and gestures, traditional temple ceremonies
(Pujas) help clear the mental atmosphere, creating a strong meditative vibration.
Daily Puja at 11 am and 30-minute workshops on Pujas, Yantras, Mantras and
mythology at 7 pm, as well as several Pujas during the evening meditations.
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Sun. 14.8 – Fri 19.8
Fri. 5.8 – Sun. 7.8
Fri. 5.8 – Sun. 7.8
and meditation sessions. For details see p. 15.
YOGA@HOME
Lectures: • Establishing a daily home yoga routine: time, place & order of the poses,
a regular daily schedule, a healthy alternation between activity and relaxation
Fri. 19.8 – Sun. 21.8
TRANQUILLITY OF THOUGHT — MUSIC OF THE SOUL
Just as the bottom of a lake is still, there is also a profound stillness beyond the
agitated surface of one's own thoughts.
Practice: • Self-observation: body and gravity, mind and breathing
• How holding the postures helps counteract mental sluggishness and
hyperactivity
• Practical methods for cultivating positive thoughts
• Retreating from the outer sensory world into the inner silence
Lectures: • Yoga as a science of the mind: systematic analysis and control of
the mind
• The Self, which is inherent in all beings and knows Reality
• Obstacles in the meditation practice and how to overcome them
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Fri. 12.8 – Sun. 14.8
Sun. 14.8 – Fri. 19.8
Practice: • Asanas and Pranayama: active relaxation and natural concentration
through the slow performance of the exercises
Sun. 7.8 – Fri. 12.8
situations.
• Union of head, heart and hand – philosophical inspiration for every temperament
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Sun. 14.8 – Sun. 21.8
Yoga Summer Days
SUN. 14.8 – SAT. 20.8 / UNTIL 10 PM
BHAGAVATA SAPTAHA —
EASTERN WISDOM MELODIES
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Thu. 18.8 / 4 pm &
Fri. 19.8 – Sun. 21.8,
at 8 am
GEMS OF HATHA YOGA
Thu. 18.8 – Sun. 21.8
FURTHER TRAINING FOR YOGA TEACHERS: YOGA BODY WORK
Mon. 22.8 – Sat. 27.8
With Shankara Schneider and teachers of the Sivananda Yoga Retreat House
Kirtan or mantra chanting is an integral part of yoga. The experience of sound expands the physical sensation of the asanas, the breath deepens without effort, and
the purity of the melodies fascinate and focus the mind. The mythological meanings of the Sanskrit texts bring yoga philosophy to life. Group mantra chanting.
Daily study and extensive practice of dynamic songs and meditative hymns.
Individual instruction on the Indian harmonium
This instrument, which originated in Europe, has been a staple of Indian music
culture for many decades. An easy-to-learn technique will enable you to accompany simple kirtans in a short time. 60 minutes: €25
Kirtan events:
Thursday 25.8, 8 pm – midnight
Krishna Jayanti – Lord Krishna symbolises cosmic love. His birthday will be
celebrated with Akhanda (continuous) Kirtan, ending at midnight with a silent
meditation.
Saturday 27.8, 8 pm
Kirtan concert with the Summer School group
The Summer School is integrated in the yoga vacation daily schedule.
Shankara Schneider is a disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda. He practiced Indian
instrumental music and teaches Kirtan chanting with natural devotion and humour.
Practical asana and pranayama workshops with Swami Sivadasananda, Yoga Acharya
• Headstand – king of the asanas: systematic training of the 8 steps; leg
variations for optimal coordination of movement; Scorpion – the crowning
glory of the Headstand
• Full yogic breathing: step-by-step activation of the respiratory muscles; connection
between breathing and the solar plexus; application in asanas and pranayama
Text book: The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga, Swami Vishnudevananda
With certificate of participation for 32 training units
Four asana practice workshops for the yoga class with Swami Keshavananda
• Working towards proper muscle length and strength
• Identifying common posture faults in the asanas
• Improving kyphosis and avoiding lordosis
• Dealing with contraindications
• The key to deep relaxation
• In-depth training in the corrections workshop
• Anatomical details in the class vocabulary
Swami Keshavananda is the co-director and a long-time staff of the Sivananda
Yoga Retreat House. He is a natural and dynamic teacher.
Yoga and Music Summer School
Sun. 21.8 – Fri. 26.8
YOGA LIFESTYLE
life – that is the goal of this programme
to relieve it? Where do we lack awareness and how can we expand our
consciousness? Detailed practice with much food for thought
Lectures: • Yoga as the best start to the day, yoga after work, yoga for busy people
C A L E N DA R
Readings and discourse from the classical yoga scripture
Bhagavatam on the journey to the meaning of life.
With guest of honour Sri Venugopal Goswami, Bhakti Yoga Acharya, Vrindavan, North India
The Srimad Bhagavatam is one of the most important scriptures of Bhakti Yoga. The storytelling,
poetry, music and philosophy of the Bhagavatam uplift heart and mind in equal measure.
Sri Venugopal Goswami comes from a tradition dating back more than 500 years. He was initiated into
the teachings of the Bhakti scriptures in the Radha Raman Temple. Sri Venugopal Goswami
spent many years studying under the world-famous Indian vocalist Pandit Jasraj, a master interpreter
of classical Hindustani music and the recipient of numerous international awards.
With live music: Harmonium, vocals, bamboo flute, shanai oboe and tabla.
Participation on a day-by-day basis possible.
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Sun. 21.8 – Fri. 26.8
YOGA AND MOUNTAIN MAGIC For details, see p. 15.
and meditation sessions.
Fri. 26.8 – Sun. 28.8
YOGA VACATION LIGHT
Two gentle yoga classes daily for all levels, as well as group meditation in the mornings and evenings, are the basis for this relaxing weekend at the Retreat House. Between 11 am and 4 pm you have more time for relaxation and other leisure pursuits.
Sun. 28.8 – Fri. 2.9
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AYURVEDA — AN INTRODUCTION
Five lectures with Sanjay and Anjani Kulkarni (MD), Ayurveda Acharyas, Pune, India.
Simple and helpful tips to improve your health which can quickly become part of
your daily routine.
• A healthy diet in accordance with Ayurvedic principles
• An Ayurvedic lifestyle – daily rules for health
• Dietary tips for all constitutions
• The Ayurveda kitchen pharmacy (theory)
• Ayurveda in a woman's life
Female participants have the opportunity to enjoy relaxing, Ayurvedic full-body
oil massages with Mira, an Ayurveda massage therapist from Kerala, South
India (extra charge).
Sanjay and Anjani Kulkarni have spent the last 20 years teaching Ayurveda
around the world. They use their profound expertise to give practical advice on
how to prevent disease and develop radiant health.
Fri. 2.9 – Sun. 4.9
Tue. 6.9 – Fri. 9.9
INSPIRATION FOR YOUR PRACTICE
With Swami Kailasananda, Yoga Acharya
Talks during the morning or evening meditation:
• The power of mantras
• Cultivating inner contentment
• Breath – the essence of life
• Developing willpower
Swami Kailasananda is a Yoga Acharya and director of the International
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres in England and France and the Pacific
Rim. She is a scholar of Sanskrit and a long-time disciple of Swami
Vishnudevananda.
C A L E N DA R
Mon. 29.8 – Fri. 2.9
From Fri. 2.9 until Thu. 15.9 the yoga vacation programme will be directed by
Padmavati Swoboda. Padmavati is a disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda as
well as a compassionate and pragmatic yoga teacher with more than 25 years
of teaching experience. She has translated the most important works of Swami
Sivananda into German and served as interpreter for Swami Vishnudevananda
during many teachers' training courses.
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Sat. 3.9 – Sun. 2.10
INTERNATIONAL TEACHERS’ TRAINING COURSE
action. For details, see pp. 16–21.
Sun. 4.9 – Fri. 9.9
Learning to breathe with more awareness taps new energy reserves
Practice: • Improved breathing through proper body posture & conscious relaxation
Sun. 4.9 – Fri. 9.9
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GANESHA'S BIRTHDAY
Spiritual celebration of Lord Ganesha's birthday. Ganesha embodies wisdom,
happiness and intelligence. With a Puja, mantra chanting and spiritual stories.
Thu. 8.9 / 8 pm
SUN. 14.8 –
SAT. 20.8 / UNTIL 10 PM
BHAGAVATA SAPTAHA — EASTERN WISDOM MELODIES
Readings and discourse from the classical yoga scripture Bhagavatam
on the journey to the meaning of life.
With guest of honour Sri Venugopal Goswami, Bhakti Yoga Acharya, Vrindavan, North India
The Srimad Bhagavatam is one of the most important scriptures of Bhakti Yoga. The storytelling, poetry,
music and philosophy of the Bhagavatam uplift heart and mind in equal measure.
Sri Venugopal Goswami comes from a tradition dating back more than 500 years. He was initiated into
the teachings of the Bhakti scriptures in the Radha Raman Temple. Sri Venugopal Goswami spent
many years studying under the world-famous Indian vocalist Pandit Jasraj, a master interpreter of
classical Hindustani music and the recipient of numerous international awards.
With live music: Harmonium, vocals, bamboo flute, shanai oboe and tabla.
Participation on a day-by-day basis possible.
Fri. 9.9 – Sun. 11.9
SWAMI SIVANANDA'S BIRTHDAY
Swami Sivananda was born on 8 September 1887 in South India. On this
evening we honour this great yogi and saint who devoted his life to the service
of humanity.
temperament
SOUTH INDIAN TEMPLE DANCE
With Rajyashree Ramesh, Bangalore, South India
• Dynamic melodies and rhythms
• Workshops in dance steps and hand gestures
Sun., 4.9, noon "Dance through the Body" workshop
8 pm lecture: "Space and Emotion in Indian Dance"
Mon. 5.9, 8 pm: Bharata Natyam dance performance
Tue. 6.9, noon: "Communicating through Dance" workshop
Wed. 7.9, noon: "Feeling the Emotions in the Body" workshop
Rajyashree, B.Sc., M.A., is a Bharata Natyam solo dancer,
choreographer and Certified Movement Analyst with a 30-year
yoga practice.
Mon. 5.9 / 8 pm
Sun. 11.9 – Fri. 16.9
The most important elements of the yoga class are explained and practiced.
Practice: • Asanas – the perfect combination of pose, breath and body
awareness
C A L E N DA R
Sun. 4.9 – Wed. 7.9
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Sun. 18.9 – Fri. 23.9
daily yoga classes and meditation sessions. For details, see p. 15.
Fri. 23.9 – Sun. 25.9
Fri. 16.9 – Sun. 18.9
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Sun. 25.9 – Fri. 30.9
YOGA BODY CHECK
after another:
Practice: • Meditative asana practice with a focus on deep breathing, relaxation
and precise body awareness
THE SCIENCE OF VEGETARIANISM
Three lectures & discussions with Dr. Annika Waldmann
Current research findings on vegetarian diets
• Reasons for a vegetarian diet
• What you need to know about minerals, vitamins and phytochemicals
• Practical tips on healthy cooking and food combinations
• The vegetarian food pyramid
Priv.-Doz. Dr. Annika Waldmann studied food science and German language
and literature at Hanover University and worked as scientific assistant at the
Institute for Food Science until 2004. Since then she has been working at the
Lübeck University – both at the Institute for Cancer Research in SchleswigHolstein and at the Institute for Social Medicine and Epidemiology, of which
she has been vice director since 2013.
With a priest from India
With their colours, sounds, aromas and gestures, traditional temple ceremonies (Pujas) help clear the mental atmosphere, creating a strong meditative
vibration.
Daily Puja at 11 am and 30-minute workshops on Pujas, Yantras, Mantras and
mythology at 7 pm, as well as several Pujas during the evening meditations
Sun. 18.9 – Fri. 23.9
Fri. 23.9 – Sun. 25.9
Fri. 30.9 – Sun. 2.10
YOGA VACATION LIGHT
House. Between 11 am and 4 pm you have more time for relaxation and other
leisure pursuits.
C A L E N DA R
Sat. 17.9 – Tue. 20.9
Lectures: • Each participant has their photo taken at the plumb line for a posture
analysis, and advice is given on which asana variations are recommended for
their body type
• Muscle length and muscle strength; planes of movement of the spine
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Fri. 7.10 – Mon. 10.10
O CTOBER
Sat. 1.10 – Tue. 11.10
With certificate of participation for 34 training units of 45 minutes each
With Swami Ramapriyananda.
The Raja Yoga Sutras by sage Patanjali are a psychological study, a practical
guide and an authentic source of wisdom. Lectures with practical exercises,
two hours daily.
• Calming down the thought waves
• Observing various thought waves
• Concentration and meditation as steps towards realisation
• Obstacles and how to overcome them
• Dealing with subtle thoughts
• The law of cause and effect
• The eight steps of yoga
Swami Ramapriyananda is a disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda and director
of the Sivananda Yoga Retreat House. She is a very experienced teacher.
IN REITH,
TYROL, AUSTRIA
NAVARATRI
Nine-day spiritual celebration of the Divine Mother (cosmic energy) in her
three aspects, to pray for protection, wisdom and spiritual transformation.
The Navaratri celebration ends on the tenth day called Vijaya Dashami, day of
victory of the divine nature over the lower mind. Daily Puja, mantra chanting,
spiritual stories and explanations.
Sun. 2.10 – Fri. 7.10
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YOGA AND MOUNTAIN MAGIC For details, see p. 15.
Sun. 9.10 – Fri. 14.10
YOGA LIFESTYLE
to relieve it?
Lectures: • Yoga as the best start to the day, yoga after work, yoga for busy people
and meditation sessions.
Fri. 7.10 – Sun. 9.10
MANTRA RETREAT — HEALING SOUNDS
Mantra chanting harmonises the emotions and leads to mental and physical balance.
Practice: • The deep relaxation in the asanas and pranayama harmonises the
physical nervous system
• Mantra repetition (whether chanted, spoken or silent) opens the Nadis, the
subtle energy channels
Lectures: • Mantra Yoga: how the science of sound sets energy in motion
• Melodies and sound structure in mantra chanting
• Mythology as an expression of philosophical values
C A L E N DA R
situations
Sun. 2.10 – Fri. 7.10
FURTHER EDUCATION: YOGA PSYCHOLOGY —
TIMELESS TEACHINGS ON THE HUMAN MIND
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Fri. 14.10 – Sun. 16.10
Just as the bottom of a lake is still, there is also a profound stillness beyond
the agitated surface of one's own thoughts.
hyperactivity
the mind
Sun. 16.10 – Fri. 21.10
Fri. 21.10 – Sun. 23.10
Practice: • Asana cycles with many variations for more advanced yogis
Lectures: • Anatomical details in the asana practice (PowerPoint show)
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The Sivananda Yoga Teachers' Training Course was established in 1969 and was
the first yoga teacher training programme in the West.
This introductory programme includes:
training hours
YOGA@HOME
and relaxation
Sun. 23.10 – Fri. 28.10
YOGA DETOX
Regenerate both body and mind during a detoxifying yoga vacation programme.
Practice: • Better digestion through the asanas
• Pranayama – detoxification via the lungs
• Kriyas – the natural self-cleansing methods of yoga
• Eating with mindfulness: observing silence, chewing properly
• Mental stillness during meditation and on silent walks
• Massage (extra cost) and sauna on location
• Option: One day of alkaline fasting with carrot juice
• Option: Technology-free week – no Internet, no phone
Lectures: • Yogic diet, changing one's diet, recipe booklet
• From physical to mental relaxation
Sun. 23.10 – Fri. 28.10
C A L E N DA R
Fri. 21.10 – Sun. 23.10
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Relaxation days — All Saints' Retreat
Fri. 28.10 – Tue. 1.11
in Reith, Tyrol, Austria, 28.10 – 6.11.2016
All Saints' Retreat
Immerse yourself for three days in the healing and preventive benefits of the
holistic yoga practice.
ASANA SPECIAL: ASANAS FOR A HEALTHY BACK
With Madhava Chaitanya, Sivananda Yoga Centre Vienna
The 12 basic postures and variations are preventive care for the entire back. Just
three days of intensive asana practice can bring about noticeable improvements
in one’s posture. We will use a plumb line to measure these changes:
• Each participant has their photo taken at the plumb line with individual
explanations
• Posture analysis with plumb-line test (PowerPoint show)
Asana workshops:
• Variations for strength and flexibility in the shoulder and pelvic regions
• Pose, counterpose and in-depth relaxation
• Flexion, extension and rotation of the spine
N OV EM B E R
Tue. 1.11 – Fri. 4.11
Take the time to experience moments of deep relaxation. Enjoy a peaceful
yoga vacation in the mountains.
Practice: • The art of letting go: from intermediate relaxation to final
relaxation
THE ESSENCE OF YOGA
Lectures and workshops on the four paths of yoga
• The path of Karma Yoga – the key to inner peace
• Opening of the heart – Bhakti Yoga
• Secrets and control of the mind – yoga psychology
• Teachings from Vedanta and the Upanishads
Fri. 4.11 – Sun. 6.11
Just as the bottom of a lake is still, there is also a profound stillness beyond
the agitated surface of one's own thoughts.
hyperactivity
the mind
The Sivananda Yoga Retreat House is closed from 6 November 2016 / 2 pm
until 16 December 2016 / 2 pm.
C A L E N DA R
On Sun. 30.10 at 8 pm we celebrate DIWALI, the Indian festival of lights with
Puja, mantra chanting and spiritual stories.
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Sivananda Yoga in a beautiful Alpine oasis in November
Yoga vacation from Fri. 11.11 until Fri. 11.12.2016
in Mittersill, Hohe Tauern, Austria
DAILY SCHEDULE
6:30 am 8:30–10:00 am 10:30 am From 11:00 am 4:00–5:30 pm 6:00 pm 7:30 pm Morning meditation, mantra chanting, talk
Vegetarian brunch
Free time, walks, lecture, sauna & treatments
Vegetarian dinner
Evening meditation, mantra chanting, talk
Calendar from 11 November until 11 December 2016
See www.sivananda.org/tyrol for a detailed description.
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In November 2016,
yoga vacation programmes will take place
at the Landhotel
Gut Sonnberghof (****)
in Mittersill.
Landhotel Gut Sonnberghof is situated on a peaceful, sunny plateau, with a
wide-open view of the 3,000 m peaks of the Hohe Tauern National Park, the
last Alpine nature reserve in Europe. Sonnberghof has been an organic farm
since 1992. The rooms offer a splendid view and Swiss Pine wood furniture
promotes sleeping comfort.
Wellness: 550 m² indoor spa • Sweat lodge • Herbal sauna • Steam pool
• Infrared sauna • Thermal therapy beds • Panoramic relaxation lounge with
access to the outdoors
Meals: Two vegetarian, wholefood and balanced meals in accordance with
yogic principles are served buffet style in the solid wood dining hall or on the
spacious guest terrace.
How to get here: By car, it takes a bit over 2 hours from Munich, 2 hours from
Salzburg, 4.5 hours from Vienna, 5 hours from Zurich.
More details: www.sivananda.org/tyrol
Two experienced instructors of the Sivananda Yoga Retreat House will accompany you during your yoga stay and provide individual guidance.
YOGA@HOME
the poses
• The yogic diet: fast, easy recipes for daily life.
Sun. 13.11 – Fri. 18.11
Certificate of participation for 42 teaching units of 45 minutes each. The
classical yoga techniques are presented in the light of modern scientific
Sun. 13.11 – Fri. 18.11
YOGA — WELLNESS AND RELAXATION
• Gentle stretching, quiet moments and mentally letting go during the yoga
classes
• Experiencing the silence during morning and evening meditation
• Light, purifying organic food
• Group meditative walks, weather permitting
• Time for yourself and for massage treatments and regeneration in the large
wellness area
C A L E N DA R
Fri. 11.11 – Sun 13.11
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Fri. 2.12 – Sun 4.12
YOGA-LIFESTYLE
to relieve it?
Lectures: • Yoga as the best start to the day, yoga after work
nutrients
Fri. 18.11 – Sun. 20.11
Sun. 4.12 – Fri. 9.12
visualisation
Sun. 20.11 – Fri. 25.11
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Fri 25.11 – Sun. 27.11
YOGA BODY CHECK
after another.
Sun. 27.11 – Fri. 2.12
A yoga and hiking vacation in the Hohe Tauern mountains offers both active
recreation and a pleasant escape from our hectic lives. Several approx. 2-hour
hikes to the most beautiful corners of the region are complemented by daily
yoga classes and meditation sessions.
Sun. 27.11 – Fri. 2.12
Lectures: • Each participant has their photo taken at the plumb line for a
posture analysis, and advice is given on which asana variations are recommended for their body type
• Informative PowerPoint presentations on the back
Sun. 4.12 – Fri. 9.12
Fri. 9.12 – Sun. 11.12
THOUGHT POWER AND POSITIVE THINKING see p. 80
Costs for yoga vacation:
Yoga:
€45 per day
Costs for accommodation & meals:
Single room: €75, Double room: €65
C A L E N DA R
Scientific studies have shown that meditation improves self-perception,
memory and empathy. The physical, mental and philosophical aspects of
meditation are explained in short lectures.
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The Staff
DECEMBER
Fri. 16.12 – Sun. 18.12
IN REITH,
TYROL, AUSTRIA
Practice: • Asanas and Pranayama: active relaxation and natural
concentration through the slow performance of the exercises
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EXPAND YOUR ASANAS
The regular practice of yoga asanas leads to a new body feeling.
Practice: • Asana variations: Scorpion, Full Bow, Pigeon, Lateral Bend,
Tortoise, balancing poses, Triangle variations and more
Lectures: • Health for the entire body – the effects of the asanas on the
different body systems are explained
• Overcoming negative thoughts through positive thinking
Fri. 23.12 – Fri. 6.1.2017
Yoga at Christmas and New Year
Join the Sivananda family in celebrating an inspiring Christmas in the
Tyrolean Alps!
With Swami Durgananda, Swami Sivadasananda and senior yoga teachers
from across Europe.
Special guest: Sri Venugopal Goswami, Bhakti Yoga Acharya, Vrindavan, North
India. Christmas party with meditation and international Christmas carols.
New Year's Eve celebration with meditation concert, play and a New Year's
message.
Details and costs will be available online beginning in October 2016.
Swami Sivadasananda, Yoga
Acharya and senior disciple of
Swami Vishnudevananda, has
taught at workshops and Yoga
Teachers’ Training Courses
around the world for many years.
He is a dynamic, precise and
knowledgeable instructor. He is
the author of Sivananda Beginner’s Guide to Yoga and Yoga –
Your Home Practice Companion.
Swami Ramapriyananda
is a disciple of Swami
Vishnudevananda and director
of the Sivananda Yoga Retreat
House. She is a very experienced
teacher.
Swami Vidyananda is a longtime staff of the European
Sivananda Yoga Centres. Director
of the India programme.
Swami Keshavananda is the
co-director and a long-time
staff of the Sivananda Yoga
Retreat House. He is a natural
and dynamic teacher.
Narayani has an excellent asana
practice and demonstrates and
teaches with ease and detail.
Her area of expertise is healthy
vegetarian cooking.
Saraswati is an inspiring yoga
practitioner, translator and
enthusiastic yoga teacher. She
is responsible for the yoga
shop and the Retreat House
reception.
Vishnupriya supports the
Retreat House with organisation
and administration. Her yoga
teaching is characterised by
patience and love for detail.
Mahadev was a long-term staff
of the Sivananda Yoga Centre in
Madrid. He is a dedicated yoga
practitioner and instructor and
teaches classes in English.
THE THERAPISTS
Merry Thomas (Mira),
Ayurveda massage therapist
from South India, offers
Ayurvedic full-body oil massages
for women.
Aloisia Wakolbinger, is a
certified masseuse and massage
therapist. She offers classical
massage, foot reflexology,
shiatsu and craniosacral
therapy.
T H E S TA F F
Sun. 18.12 – Fri. 23.12
Swami Durgananda, Yoga
Acharya, is a senior disciple
of Swami Vishnudevananda
and director of the European
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres.
She founded the Sivananda
Yoga Retreat House in 1998.
Intensive practice and over 40
years of teaching experience.
She is the author of a commentary on the Yoga Sutras of
Patanjali and The Inner Path.
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Yoga Accessories
We will be happy to advise you on the choice of the appropriate yoga accessories:
Yoga mats, meditation shawls, outfits, a suitable cushion and books according to your interests. We stock
standard works on Hatha Yoga, health, yoga philosophy, meditation, Ayurveda and vegetarian cooking.
You will find a fine selection of classical Indian and meditative music CDs. Visit our online shop.
BOOKS
The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga –
The modern classic on the theory and
practice of yoga. With complete training
tables for beginners and advanced students. €25.80
SIVANANDA YOGA VEDANTA CENTRE CDS
Yoga@Home 32+32 audio CD
Two guided 32-minute
yoga classes with Swami
Sivadasananda. Each class is
a self-contained unit with
different exercises for beginners and advanced students.
€16
Also available in French,
Spanish and German.
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Kirtan: Spiritual songs and
Mantras for daily meditation
sung by Swamis of the
Sivananda Ashrams in Europe.
With booklet. €17.90
Thank you Swamiji:
Spiritual songs and Mantras
sung by Swami Sivadasananda.
With booklet. €17.90
YOGA CUSHIONS with buckwheat hull filling.
Cotton cover is removable and washable. With zipper and inner cushion.
Round cushion: diameter: 25 cm, height 12 cm, €35
Half-moon cushion: diameter: 44 cm, height 12 cm, €35
Rectangular cushion: diameter: 40 cm, height 10 cm, €35
Travel cushion: €25
YOGA MATS
Non-slip, environmentally friendly yoga mats in different designs, from €28
SIVANANDA YOGALIFE MAGAZINE is a biannual publication featuring
articles by the Masters and senior teachers. Available in all Sivananda Yoga Centres
and Ashrams. Download at www.sivananda.org
Yoga: Your Home Practice Companion –
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres
Many photos; asana practice programmes
for beginner, intermediate and advanced
students; pranayama, relaxation and meditation; over 40 vegetarian recipes. €22.50
The Sivananda Book of Meditation –
Twelve steps to more peace of mind, harmony and inner strength. A guide for beginners and advanced students. €21.50
Meditation and Mantras –
A description of the four yoga paths, in
theory and practice. €16.40
Bliss Divine – Swami Sivananda
Spiritual essays and practical instructions
on all aspects of life. €22.20
Thought Power – Swami Sivananda
Mastery over one's thoughts leads to
inner peace. A guide with practical
explanations. €8.50
Bhagavad Gita
The classical work of spiritual world
literature; with an authentic commentary
by Swami Sivananda. €21.50
Sadhana – Swami Sivananda
A comprehensive discourse of techniques for achieving spiritual perfection.
€20.40
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali –
Commentary by Swami Durgananda
A complete guide on how to analyse and
control one’s thoughts. €24.50
Vishnudevananda Upadesa –
Extracts from talks by Swami
Vishnudevananda on all aspects of yoga.
€19.50
The Inner Path – Swami Durgananda
A mosaic of practical yogic inspirations
for a healthy, ethical and peaceful life. €9
Swamiji Said
A collection of teachings by Swami
Vishnudevananda. €24.50
Sivananda Book of Chants –
It includes chants that are sung regularly at all Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres
and Ashrams. With translation and explanation of the Sanskrit texts. €19.50
The Yoga Cookbook –
Vegetarian recipes – tasty, easy to prepare,
healthy for body and mind. €25.80
BOOKS & ACCESSORIES
Yoga@home: A guided yoga
class on CD. Includes a beautifully illustrated booklet
with photos of the asanas
(demonstrated by Swami
Vishnudevananda). Equally
suited for beginners and
advanced students. €18.90
Also available in French,
Spanish and German.
Yoga Chants of India:
Meditative singing by Swamis
of the Sivananda Ashrams in
Europe. With booklet. €17.90
Sivananda Beginners' Guide to Yoga –
Systematic introduction to the postures,
breathing & relaxation. €22.50
Sivananda Upanishad –
Inspiring compilation of letters by
Swami Sivananda to his disciples around
the world. €22
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Registration for yoga vacation in Reith, Tyrol, Austria
Plan your yoga vacation around your own schedule.
Check in: 4 pm starting with the yoga lesson. Room available at 2 pm.
Check out on departure day: 11 am. End of the vacation programme is 2 pm at the latest.
For dates, see the Calendar beginning on page 26. Online registration and payment: www.sivananda.org/tyrol
Payment is made by credit card (Visa and Mastercard) or online bank transfer.
We will confirm your reservation by e-mail.
DAILY RATES
Yoga: CANCELLATION TERMS
€49
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS
in non-smoking eco-hotel (www.hotel-pointner.at)
Single room €69
Double room €57
Shared room €42
Dormitory €36
Triple rooms on request for 3 people staying for
the same dates.
Minimum stay: 2 nights
All rates include VAT and are subject to a €1.80
visitor's tax per person per night.
Hotel closing times:
31 March / 2 pm – 29 April 2016 / 2 pm
6 November / 2 pm – 16 December 2016 / 2 pm
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PLEASE CONTACT:
[email protected]
or Tel. +43 5356 67 404, Mon. – Sun., 9 am – 6 pm
Plan your yoga vacation around your own schedule.
Check in: 4 pm starting with the yoga lesson. Room available at 2 pm.
Check out on departure day: 11 am. End of the vacation programme is 2 pm at the latest.
For dates, see the Calendar beginning on page 26.
DAILY RATES
Yoga: €45
We will confirm your reservation by e-mail.
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS
Single room: €75
Double room: €65
Registration and payment directly at
Hotel Sonnberghof
Tel.: +43 65 62 83 11, [email protected]
A wide variety of wellness packages may be found
at www.sonnberghof.at.
CANCELLATION TERMS FOR HOTEL
SONNBERGHOF:
Cancellation before the start of the vacation/
training/course:
The following cancellation fees will be applied to
the hotel price:
Up to 21 days before arrival date:
€30 processing fee.
Within 21 days of the arrival date:
80% of the hotel price.
In case of early departure from the vacation/
training/course:
80% of the hotel price
PLEASE CONTACT:
[email protected]
or Tel. +43 5356 67 404, Mon. – Sun., 9 am – 6 pm
Image rights: © Sivananda Yoga Retreat House, Bichlach 40, 6370 Reith/Kitzbühel.
Text copyright: © see above. The texts and photos contained herein are protected by copyright.
Their use is prohibited without the express written permission of the copyright holders.
Copyright violations will be prosecuted in accordance with the applicable laws.
R E G I S T R AT I O N A N D C O S T S
Cancellation before the start of the vacation/
training/course: The following cancellation fees will
be applied to the total course amount:
For yoga: 30%
For the hotel:
Up to 12 weeks before arrival date:
no cancellation fee
Up to 4 weeks before arrival date: 40%
Up to 1 week before arrival date: 70%
Within 7 days of the arrival date: 90%
The cancellation fees may be reduced to the
extent that the room/bed can be allocated to a
new participant.
If you would like to change the dates of your
vacation / training / course at the Retreat House in
Austria, a rebooking fee of €50 will be charged.
In case of early departure from the vacation/
training/course, the following cancellation fees
apply to the total amount, minus the days present
in the course: Only full daily rates are refunded, not
individual activities.
For yoga: 30%
For the hotel: 70%
The cancellation fees may be reduced to the extent
that the room/bed can be allocated to a new participant. In the case of departure after 12 noon, 100%
of the cancellation fee will be charged for this day.
Registration for yoga vacation in Mittersill,
Hohe Tauern, Austria in April and November 2016
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• Year-round yoga vacation
• International guest speakers
• Special programmes:
Winter Retreat 5.2 – 10.2.2016
Easter 25.3 – 28.3.2016
May Retreat 5.5 – 8.5.2016
Whitsun 13.5 – 16.5.2016
Yoga Summer Festival 14.8 – 21.8.2016
All Saints' Retreat 28.10 – 1.11.2016
Christmas 23.12.2016 – 6.1.2017
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Retreat House
Founder: Swami Vishnudevananda, est. 1957
Bichlach 40
6370 Reith near Kitzbühel, Tyrol, Austria
ZVR number: 925544605
E-mail: [email protected]
Registration: [email protected]
Tel. +43 5356 67 404
Fax +43 5356 67 404 4
www.sivananda.eu
DROP-IN YOGA CLASSES AT THE RETREAT HOUSE IN REITH
Monday–Sunday:
8–9.30 am and 4–5:30 pm
All levels from beginners to regular practitioners are welcome to
join the drop-in classes.
Sivananda Yoga Centres
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MUNICH, BERLIN, VIENNA AND HAMBURG (AFFILIATED)
Munich
Tel. +49 89 70 09 66 90
[email protected]
Berlin:
Tel. +49 30 85 99 97 98
[email protected]
Vienna
Tel. +43 1 586 34 53
[email protected]
Hamburg:
Tel. + 49 40 41 42 45 46
[email protected]
Further centres and ashrams:
www.sivananda.org, www.sivananda.eu
Drop-in yoga classes – at convenient times!
• Numerous yoga classes each week offer maximum flexibility for
everyone with a busy schedule
• Teachers who participate in regular further training give authentic
guidance and individual corrections
Yoga courses – guided learning
• Introduction to yoga in 4-week Yoga 1, 2 and 3 courses, or in Weekend
Intensives
• Higher courses for more advanced students
• To expand one's knowledge: large selection of courses, on topics such
as thought power, meditation, philosophy, cooking and much more

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