Develop strength and flexibility in body and mind

This course is particularly suitable for intermediate practitioners who want to take their asana practice to the next level.

Topics covered:

• Benefits of asana on the different systems of the body
• Asana variations to develop hip and shoulder girdle flexibility
• Challenge yourself: try new variations
• Hold the postures longer to calm the mind
• How to balance muscle length and strength
• Keys for a deep relaxation Optional (30-minute) asana workshop for an in-depth study of specific postures
• Yoga techniques for positivity and contentment

Recommended reading: “The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga”, Swami Visnudevananda.

Daily schedule:

• 6am: Satsang (group meditation, kirtan and mantra chanting, short lecture)
• 8am: Yoga class
• 10am: Brunch (lacto vegetarian / sattvic diet)
• 10:45am: One-hour karma yoga (selfless service)
• Between noon and 3pm: One-hour lecture or asana workshop or silent walk
• 4pm: Yoga class
• 6pm: Dinner (lacto vegetarian / sattvic diet)
• 6:45pm: One-hour karma yoga (if not done in the morning)
• 8pm: Satsang (group meditation, kirtan and mantra chanting, short lecture)

This daily schedule can be subject to occasional changes.

Arrival/Departure:

• Check-in: 2pm-8pm, on first day. First event is 4pm yoga class on arrival day
• Check-out: by 11am, on last day. Last event is the one-hour afternoon lecture on departure day

If you would like to choose different dates for your stay, please click here.