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Develop strength and flexibility in body and mind
April 19 - 26, 2026
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
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