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Spiritual festival:
Navaratri and Vijaya Dasami
October 5 – 14
9 days of celebration in honour of the Divine Mother (cosmic energy) in Her three main aspects of Durga (destruction of negativity), Lakshmi (spiritual wealth) and Sarasvati (highest wisdom). On the 10th day (Vijaya Dasami) the victory of our divine nature over our lower mind is celebrated.
With daily puja (devotional ceremony), chanting of mantras
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Yoga and gardening week
with Girija
October 6 – 13
Arrival: Sunday around 3 pm / Departure: Sunday around 2 pm
- Get to know the local plants and herbs
- Learn the basics of harmonious combinations
in the vegetable garden
- Help out in our vegetable and flower garden
- Learn how to use the herbs and flowers of the season for delicious treats like nettle soup, herbal teas, flowery salads and elderberry syrup
With two asana classes and two meditations daily.
Teacher: Girija is a staff member of the Ashram de Yoga Sivananda and a professional gardener and landscape architect. She takes care of the Ashram grounds with a deep love and respect of nature.
Donation for 7 nights all included: Shared: 365 €,
double: 435 €, single: 535 €, single with bathroom: 630 € |
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Tools to increase your will power and concentration
October 6 – 13
Arrival: Sunday around 3 pm / Departure: Sunday around 2 pm
Recommended reading: Thought power by Swami Sivananda
Workshop topics:
- Will power, the key to positive changes
- Techniques to increase your concentration in daily life
- The ethical principles of yoga, key to a powerful mind
- The practice of meditation
With two asana classes and two meditations daily.
Donation for 7 nights all included: Shared: 365 €,
double: 435 €, single: 535 €, single with bathroom: 630 € |
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Further Training for Sivananda Teachers
Yoga for over 50
October 11 – 13
Arrival: Friday around 3 pm / Departure: Sunday around 2 pm
This course explains how to integrate older people into a general asana class. In addition, asana class models specifically for seniors are practised and explained.
Workshop topics:
- Warm-up exercises
- Asana variations for people with limited flexibility
- Special care for the back
- How to improve digestion and relieve joint pain through diet
- The triangle of life and the eternal youth of the soul
Donation for 2 nights all included: Shared: 133 €,
double: 158 €, single: 196 €, single with bathroom: 230 € |
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Yoga and anatomy
October 13 – 20
Arrival: Sunday around 3 pm / Departure: Sunday around 2 pm
Recommended reading: Yoga Your Home Practice Companion
Workshop topics:
- Asana demonstration and explanation of their benefits
- Yoga for the back and postural alignment
- Stress management and the heart
- Stress management & the nervous system
- Pranayama, the science of breath
- Coaching class on inverted postures,
including headstand workshop
Donation for 7 nights all included: Shared: 365 €,
double: 435 €, single: 535 €, single with bathroom: 630 € |
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Further training for Sivananda Teachers
Yoga and pregnancy
With Ursula Maeder (Padmavati)
October 18 – 20
Arrival: Friday around 3 pm / Departure: Sunday around 2 pm
Workshop topics:
- How to teach asanas and pranayama to pregnant women
- Exercice plan for expecting mothers month by month
- Diet for mother and child
Teacher: Ursula Maeder (Padmavati)
Padmavati is a midwife, a mother and an experienced yoga teacher at the Sivananda centre in Berlin.
Donation for 2 nights all included: Shared: 133 €,
double: 158 €, single: 196 €, single with bathroom: 230 € |
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Improving your strength and flexibility
October 20 – 27
Arrival: Sunday around 3 pm / Departure: Sunday around 2 pm
Workshop topics:
- Lectures on the health benefits of Asanas
- Asana variations to increase the flexibility
of hips and shoulder girdle
- Expansion in the Asanas through longer holding
of the postures
- How to balance muscle length and muscle strength
- Stretch stress and tensions away through asanas
- Yoga techniques to develop willpower and mental flexibility
With two asana classes with individual corrections
and two meditations daily.
Donation for 7 nights all included: Shared: 365 €,
double: 435 €, single: 535 €, single with bathroom: 630 € |
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Teachers’ Training Course Preparation Weekend
October 25 – 27
Arrival: Friday around 3 pm / Departure: Sunday around 2 pm
An excellent preparation for
the Sivananda Teachers' Training Course (TTC)!
Workshop topics:
- Practical information on the course contents, daily routine, qualifications, what to bring etc.
- Systematic introduction into the 12 basic postures and principal breathing exercises
- Lectures on the Yoga Philosophy of the 4 paths of Yoga
on which the TTC is based
- Individual talks with the teachers regarding
all questions on the TTC
Recommended book: The Complete Illustrated book of Yoga of Swami Vishnudevananda (this book will be required for the Teachers’ training course)
Donation for 2 nights all included: Shared: 116 €,
double: 138 €, single: 170 €, single with bathroom: 200 € |
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Karma yoga days
October 27 – 30
Arrival: around 3 pm / Departure: around 3 pm
Karma yoga, selfless service, opens the heart and purifies the mind. Come and share your energy and talents!
Free of charge, prior interview with Ashram director required. Accommodation in shared rooms |
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All saints weekend
Yoga and success in life
October 31 – November 3
Arrival: Thursday around 3 pm / Departure: Sunday around 2 pm
Recommended reading:
Success in life and self-realisation by Swami Sivananda
Workshop topics:
- Increasing your concentration power
- Learning to speak in public
- Developing positivity of mind
- Focusing on one’s ideal and vision
With two asana classes and two meditations daily.
Donation for 3 nights all included: Shared: 174 €,
double: 207 €, single: 255 €, single with bathroom: 300 € |
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| NOVEMBER |
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Celebration of Divali, the indian festival of lights
November 3 | 6 am
Puja (devotional ceremony) to Goddess Lakshmi, the energy of beauty, abundance and spiritual wealth. |
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| The Ashram is closed from November 4 to November 14 |
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Yoga and Silence Retreat
November 15 – 22
Arrival: Friday around 3 pm / Departure: Friday around 2 pm
"Silence is the music of the soul" – Swami Sivananda.
Just as nature withdraws its life force within itself at this time of the year, this Retreat focuses on "pratyahara" - withdrawing our senses from the external, materialistic life to allow us to connect to the peace and silence within.
- Contemplative Yoga classes with focus on longer
breathing exercises and holding of the postures
- Silent nature walks
- Silent times (“Mouna”) during mealtimes and
between Yoga activities
- Daily one extra hour chanting and writing of
the peace mantra "Om Namo Narayanaya"
- Study of classical Yoga texts
Donation for 7 nights all included: Shared: 365 €,
double: 435 €, single: 535 €, single with bathroom: 630 € |
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Yoga Vacation light
Reduced price
November 22 – 29
Arrival: Friday around 3 pm / Departure: Friday around 2 pm
Daily one Yoga class in the morning for all levels as well as morning and evening meditation are the basis for this relaxing week at the Ashram. There is no lecture and yoga class in the afternoon to allow more time for individual activities like forest walks, excursions or reading of spiritual books (you are welcome to use the Ashram’s library).
Donation for 7 nights all included: Shared: 330 €,
double: 390 €, single: 480 €, single with bathroom: 570 € |
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| DECEMBER |
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Simple living, high thinking
December 1 – 8
Arrival: Sunday around 3 pm / Departure: Sunday around 2 pm
Recommended reading: The Sivananda Companion to Yoga
- The 5 points of Yoga
- Yoga classes with individual corrections
- Introduction to meditation
- Benefits of asanas
Donation for 7 nights all included: Shared: 365 €,
double: 435 €, single: 535 €, single with bathroom: 630 € |
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Finding a purpose in life
December 8 – 15
Arrival: Sunday around 3 pm / Departure: Sunday around 2 pm
Recommended reading:
Success in life and self-realisation by Swami Sivananda
Workshop topics:
- How does karma work
- Developing trust and self confidence
- The 4 goals of life according to yoga philosophy
- How to deal with physical & mental problems
and find inner peace
Donation for 7 nights all included: Shared: 365 €,
double: 435 €, single: 535 €, single with bathroom: 630 € |
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Yoga asana series:
Breathing techniques to improve your energy
December 13 – 15
Arrival: Friday around 3 pm / Departure: Sunday around 2 pm
Recommended reading:
Science of Pranayama by Swami Sivananda
- The science of yogic breathing
- Unblocking the flow of vital energy
through Asanas and Pranayama
- The connection of breath and mental balance
- Breathing exercises to systematically increase
your vital capacity
Donation for 2 nights all included: Shared: 116 €,
double: 138 €, single: 170 €, single with bathroom: 200 € |
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Karma yoga days
December 15 – 19
Arrival: around 3 pm / Departure: around 3 pm
Karma yoga, selfless service, opens the heart and purifies the mind. Come and share your energy and talents!
Free of charge, prior interview with Ashram director required.
Shared accommodation |
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| December 20 | 2013 – January 5 | 2014 |
| Note: you can arrive at any date during this retreat and stay for as long as you wish (depending on room availability) |
With Swami Durgananda, Yoga Acharya and honoured guest Sri Venugopal Goswami
With Swami Kailasananda, Swami Atmaramananda, Swami Gopalananda, Swami Bhagavatananda, Swami Jyotirmayananda, Swami Anantananda and other teachers
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Join us for a joyful Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebration at the Ashram!
Start the year with the right spirit and a new determination to move your life
in a positive direction. |
• Relaxing and rejuvenating yoga classes
• Feel part of the International Sivananda spiritual family
• Joyful chanting of mantras to uplift the mind
• Talent shows and theatre plays: share your talents with all!
• Delicious vegetarian meals
• Start the year on a positive note
by chanting mantras for world peace |
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 Wisdom from ancient India – Bhagavata Saptaha
with Guest of Honour Sri Venugopal Goswami
December 22 – 28
Bhagavad Acharya Sri Venugopal Goswami is a Bhakti yoga Acharya in a 500 years old lineage in Vrindavan, Krishna’s birthplace. He received his musical training from the famous singer Sri Pandit Jasraj.
With live music – vocal, harmonium, flute and tabla.
Programme:
The Srimad Bhagavata Purana is a famous Yoga scripture and contains 18000 verses which emit the subtle perfume of universal love and knowledge. During seven evenings parts of the scripture will be sung and commented. The music, the words of wisdom and the chanting create a magical atmosphere in which the heart can open and intuition be awakened. The teaching gives access to the deep meaning of life. An unforgetable experience. |
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 Study from Atma Bodha from Sankaracharya
With Swami Durgananda, Yoga Acharya
December 27– 29
Lectures on the following topics:
• The understanding of the 3 bodies
• The means for liberation
• Happiness through detachment
Study book: Atma bodha of Sankaracharya
Teacher: Swami Durgananda is Yoga Acharya for Europe and a senior disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda. She directs the Sivananda Yoga Centres in Europe and teachers yoga philosophy at the Sivananda Teachers’ training courses around the world, sharing the inspiration of over 40 years of teaching experience. |
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Radiant Health with Yoga
With Swami Atmaramananda, Yoga Acharya
December 22 - 28
Lecture and workshop topics:
• The science of Hatha Yoga
• How asanas and pranayama work
• Increasing the flow of energy in the body
• Releasing mental tensions through proper relaxation
• A healthy diet for body and mind
Swami Atmaramananda Atmaramananda is Yoga Acharya, director of the Sivananda Centre in Madrid, Vilnius and Berlin. He is a dynamic teacher with a wealth of experience in teaching asanas. |
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Karma and Reincarnation
With Swami Kailasananda, Yoga Acharya
December 29 - January 1
Workshop topics:
• The law of cause and effect
• Why reincarnation
• Life after death
• The philosophy of karma yoga |
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Teacher: Swami Kailasananda is Yoga Acharya for the Sivananda centres in France, England, Australia and New Zealand. She is a long time disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda.
She teaches in the Sivananda Teachers’ training courses in Europe, India and Australia with clarity, dynamism and inspiration. |
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| Donation per day: Shared: 58 €, double 69 €, single 85 €, single with bathroom: 100 € |
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| JANUARY 2014 |
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Yoga and Ayurveda weekend
with Swami Bhagavatananda
January 3 – 5
Arrival: Friday around 3 pm / Departure: Sunday around 2 pm
Yoga and Ayurveda are two sister sciences for a life in harmony and spiritual growth. Ayurveda means "the Science of Life".
It is the traditional medical system of India and focusses on promoting health through proper lifestyle and diet according to the individual constitution (Dosha).
Workshop topics:
- The 5 elements and 3 body types of Ayurveda
(Vata, Pitta, Kapha)
- Ayurvedic regimens for health and wellbeing
- Basic principles of ayurvedic nutrition
(the 6 tastes of Ayurveda; ayurvedic spices)
- Ayurvedic cooking workshop for all body types
on Saturday at 3.30 pm
Teacher: Swami Bhagavatananda is codirector of the Ashram de Yoga Sivananda. Since many years she teaches ayurvedic lifestyle and vegetarian nutrition in the Sivananda Yoga Centers in Europe.
Donation for 2 nights all included: Shared: 116 €,
double: 138 €, single: 170 €, single with bathroom: 200 € |
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One week yoga retreat at reduced rate
January 5 – 12
Arrival: Sunday around 3 pm / Departure: Sunday around 2 pm
Recommended reading: The Sivananda Companion to Yoga
- The 5 points of Yoga
- Yoga classes with individual corrections
- Introduction to meditation
- Principles of yogic diet
- The 4 paths of yoga
Donation for 7 nights all included: Shared: 330 €,
double: 390 €, single: 480 €, single with bathroom: 570 € |
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Yoga at Home Weekend
January 10 – 12
Arrival: Friday around 3 pm / Departure: Sunday around 2 pm
Recommended reading: Yoga Your Home Practice Companion
Workshop topics:
- Practical ways to make space for yoga in your daily life
- Guidance for a shorter yoga session at home
- Being conscious of your body and your breathing
throughout the day
- Healthy diet and healthy life style
Donation for 2 nights all included: Shared: 116 €,
double: 138 €, single: 170 €, single with bathroom: 200 € |
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Yoga can change your life
January 12 – 19
Arrival: Sunday around 3 pm / Departure: Sunday around 2 pm
Recommended reading: The Sivananda Companion to Yoga
Workshop topics:
- Instruction in the 12 basic postures
- The health benefits of asanas
- How to improve your health through a yogic lifestyle
- Balance of body and mind through a balanced diet
- Introduction to meditation and positive thinking
Donation for 7 nights all included: Shared: 365 €,
double: 435 €, single: 535 €, single with bathroom: 630 € |
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You are the architect of your reality
January 19 – 26
Arrival: Sunday around 3 pm / Departure: Sunday around 2 pm
Recommended reading: Thought Power of Swami Sivananda
Workshop topics:
- Understanding the nature of thoughts
- Developing positive mental habits
- Using the potential of the subconscious mind
- Developing concentration
- How to have strong and clear thoughts
Donation for 7 nights all included: Shared: 365 €,
double: 435 €, single: 535 €, single with bathroom: 630 € |
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Yoga asana series:
Improving your strength and flexibility
January 26 – February 2
Arrival: Sunday around 3 pm / Departure: Sunday around 2 pm
Workshop topics:
- Lectures on the health benefits of Asanas
- Asana variations to increase the flexibility
of hips and shoulder girdle
- Expansion in the Asanas through longer holding
of the postures
- How to balance muscle length and muscle strength
- Stretch stress and tensions away through Asanas
- Yoga techniques to develop willpower and mental flexibility
With two asana classes with individual corrections
and two meditations daily.
Donation for 7 nights all included: Shared: 365 €,
double: 435 €, single: 535 €, single with bathroom: 630 € |
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Yoga and health series:
Yoga for stress reduction
January 31 – February 2
Arrival: Friday around 3 pm / Departure: Sunday around 2 pm
Workshop topics:
- Stress syndrome and relaxation response
- How to stimulate the "rest and repair" division
of the autonomic nervous system
- The yogic model: stress and the 3 Gunas
- Yoga techniques for increased energy and deep relaxation
With two asana classes and two meditations daily.
Donation for 2 nights all included: Shared: 116 €,
double: 138 €, single: 170 €, single with bathroom: 200 € |
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| FEBRUARY 2014 |
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Mind, its mysteries and control
February 2 – 9
Arrival: Sunday around 3 pm / Departure: Sunday around 2 pm
Recommended reading:
Mind, its mysteries and control by Swami Sivananda
Workshop topics:
- The eight steps of Raja yoga
- Honesty, sincerity, non violence: keys to a peaceful mind
- Prana and the mind
- How to keep emotional balance in challenging situations
- Overcome negative habits through cultivation of positive thoughts and actions
- Establishing a systematic meditation practice
With two asana classes and two meditations daily.
Donation for 7 nights all included: Shared: 365 €,
double: 435 €, single: 535 €, single with bathroom: 630 € |
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Discover meditation in a weekend
February 7 – 9
Arrival: Friday around 3 pm / Departure: Sunday around 2 pm
Recommended reading: The Sivananda book of meditation
Workshop topics:
- How to sit for meditation
- Best time and place for the meditation practice
- Breath and concentration
- Benefits of meditation
- Methods to focus and calm the mind
Donation for 2 nights all included: Shared: 116 €,
double: 138 €, single: 170 €, single with bathroom: 200 € |
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The healing power of sacred sounds
February 9 – 16
Arrival: Sunday around 3 pm / Departure: Sunday around 2 pm
Recommended reading:
Meditation and Mantras by Swami Vishnudevananda
Workshop topics:
- Sound: the first manifestation of the universe
- Introduction into Mantra Yoga - The science of sacred sounds
- Learn how to meditate with mantras
- Kirtan and bhajans: spiritual chanting for opening the heart
- Kirtan workshops: learn the traditional
Sivananda Yoga chants
With two asana classes and two meditations daily.
Donation for 7 nights all included: Shared: 365 €,
double: 435 €, single: 535 €, single with bathroom: 630 € |
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Teachers’ Training Preparation Weekend
February 14 – 16
Arrival: Friday around 3 pm / Departure: Sunday around 2 pm
An excellent preparation for the Sivananda Teachers' Training Course (TTC)!
- Practical information on the course contents, daily routine, qualifications, what to bring etc.
- Systematic introduction into the 12 basic postures
and principal breathing exercises
- Lectures on the Yoga Philosophy of the 4 paths of Yoga
on which the TTC is based
- Individual talks with the teachers regarding all
questions on the TTC
Recommended reading: The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga (this book will be required for the teachers’ training course)
Donation for 2 nights all included: Shared: 116 €,
double: 138 €, single: 170 €, single with bathroom: 200 € |
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One week yoga retreat at reduced rate
February 16 – 23
Arrival: Sunday around 3 pm / Departure: Sunday around 2 pm
Recommended reading: The Sivananda Companion to Yoga
- The 5 points of Yoga
- Yoga classes with individual corrections
- Introduction to meditation
- Principles of yogic diet
- The 4 paths of yoga
Donation for 7 nights all included: Shared: 330 €,
double: 390 €, single: 480 €, single with bathroom: 570 € |
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Yoga and vegetarian cooking weekend
February 21 – 23
Arrival: Friday around 3 pm / Departure: Sunday around 2 pm
Workshop topics:
- What constitutes a balanced vegetarian diet
- What to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- The protein question - How to use spices
- Cooking class on Saturday at 3:30pm
Donation for 2 nights all included: Shared: 116 €,
double: 138 €, single: 170 €, single with bathroom: 200 € |
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