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The long history and transforming power of yoga, a physical activity that promotes spiritual enlightenment and deepens meditation. Yoga was developed in India thousands of years ago with the intention of bringing the mind, body, and spirit together and assisting people in discovering a more profound awareness of both the self and the cosmos. With time, yoga became well-known throughout the world, growing from its traditional spiritual origins to become a popular form of exercise and relaxation.
Asanas, or yoga poses, are inspired by spiritual ideas and the natural environment. Every posture has a deeper meaning that reflects the search for inner harmony and the interdependence of all living things. Yoga practitioners develop emotional fortitude, cerebral clarity, and spiritual awareness in improving their physical well-being.
Participants in this workshop will practice and learn a simple yoga routine that can be practiced regularly at home. The routine combines physical postures (asanas) with controlled breathing (pranayama) and meditation. The physical benefits of this routine include enhanced flexibility, strength, balance, reduced stress and greater relaxation. Mentally, the routine will promote mindfulness, reduce anxiety, and improve mental clarity. Regular practice of this routine can lead to improved overall well-being and a harmonious mind-body connection.
Each day of the workshop will include short but invigorating yoga asana sessions, pranayama and traditional yogic cleansing processes. The workshop will be guided by yogi Praveen Mishra, trained Hatha Yoga teacher.
The workshop is open to all ages and does not require any fitness level or prior experience with yoga. Participants should wear loose-fitting clothes and bring a handkerchief. Participants are welcome to bring their own yoga mats & bricks, if they have them. Shoes suitable for trekking would be helpful.
Fees & Accommodations:
Three days, 2 nights (Friday morning to Sunday Lunch): Rs 8,000
Two days, 1 night (Saturday morning to Sunday Lunch): Rs 5,000
All rates include 3 meals per day and all applicable discourses & sessions. Accommodations are included in a fully furnished, shared room.
Friday Schedule
10:00-11:00 am Arrivals, freshen up.
11:00 am – 01:00 pm Introductions, Discussion on yoga and 7 limbs of hatha yoga
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm- 4:00 pm Rest Period
4:00 pm – 4:20 pm Kadha Time
4:20 pm – 7:00 pm Body stretching and simple asana session*
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Dinner
After dinner: star gazing and discussing personal questions
Saturday Schedule
7:00 – 7:35 am Jal neti
7:35 – 9:00 am Pranayama
9:00 – 10:00 am breakfast
10:20 – 12:20 am short trek to Babaji’s cave, short tour of ashram
12:20 am – 1:00 pm yoga Asana session*, lecture on simple ayurveda for a yogic lifestyle
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm- 4:00 pm Rest Period
4:00 pm – 4:20 pm Kadha Time
4:20 pm – 7:00 pm Body stretching and simple asana session*
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Dinner
After dinner: star gazing and discussing personal questions
Sunday Schedule
7:00 – 7:35am Jal neti
7:35 – 9:00am Pranayama
9:00 – 10:00am breakfast
10:00 am – 10:30 am feedback yoga Q&A
10:30-1:00 pm kriya yoga introduction
1:00-2:00 pm lunch
*Note 1: Every asana session will include a short meditation and mantra chanting before and after the asanas
Note 2: There will be one adventure trek during the retreat, timing to be determined based on weather conditions.
Note 3: Diet will include simple & sattvic meals, emphasizing local dishes from Maharashtra
