Yoga and the Magic of Mantras

Topics covered:

• What are mantras and how to use them
• The power of sound
• The different forms of japa (mantra repetition)
• Channel emotions, sooth the nervous system and experience psychological well-being through the practice of meditation and mantras
• Spiritual chanting for opening the heart: learn traditional Sivananda yoga kirtans/yoga chants
• Guided meditation exercises: meditation on light (tratak), contemplation on positive qualities, visualisation exercises

Recommended reading: “Meditation and Mantras”, Swami Vishnudevananda.

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.