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In-depth course: Positive Thinking, living life with joy
With Swami Kailasananda, Yoga Acharya
March 29 - April 2, 2026
This course is in French only
Our thoughts are the silent building blocks of our lives. We are responsible for the quality of our thoughts, and thus for the direction we give to our lives. Thought is the greatest power in the universe. When we realise this, it is the beginning of a great spiritual adventure.
Topics covered:
- What is a thought, how mental habits are formed
- Transforming negative emotions into strength
- Creative visualisation: yogic techniques for gratitude
- Bathing in harmony and joy with mantra chanting
Recommended reading: “Thought Power”, Swami Sivananda
With certificate of participation
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: Lecture or workshop (1h30 to 2h)
- 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 an afternoon lecture on departure day
If you would like to choose different dates for your stay, please click here.
About the Teacher
Swami Kailasananda, Yoga Acharya
Swami Kailasananda is Yoga Acharya of the ashram and centres of France and England. Long time disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda, she has been teaching in Teachers’ Training Courses and the Sadhana Intensive for many years. She teaches with clarity, enthusiasm and generosity. She is the author of “The Sivananda Book of Meditation”.
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