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Easter Retreat at the CentreAyurveda and stress managementWith Chandrika10 – 13 April 2020Arrival: Friday at 3pm. Departure: Monday at 3.30pm.SivanandaYoga RetreatsReconnect with yourselfTeacherChandrika is a medical doctor and a Sivananda Yoga Teacher. She teaches anatomy and physiologyin the Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Courses in Europe. Chandrika also co-authored PracticalAyurveda, recently published by Dorling Kinderlsey.The programme will start with a lecture by Chandrika on Friday 10 April during theevening satsang.Friday 10 April4pmYoga class6pmVegetarian dinner7.30pm Satsang9.30am10.30am12.30pm2pmSaturday 11 Light breakfastKarma yogaYoga classVegetarian lunchAyurveda workshop: Ayurveda and Yoga: basis for physical and mentalhealth A good sleep with AyurvedaAsana workshop with KailasSatsangVegetarian dinner4pm6pm8pmKarma yogaYoga classVegetarian lunchAyurveda workshop: Daily routine and nutrition as stress managementand prevention Good digestion – strong immune system Practical tips and inspirationAsana workshop with KailasSatsangVegetarian dinnerMonday 13 April6am8am9.30am10.30am12pm1.30pmSunday 12 April6.30am Satsang8amLight breakfastSatsangLight breakfastKarma yogaAsana classVegetarian lunchAyurveda workshop: Step by step to a healthier and more relaxed life forVata, Pitta, Kapha Develop lasting resilienceReconnect with yourself and experience the yogic way of life during one of ourretreats. Relax, recharge and rejuvenate. Discover the benefits of classical yogaand meditation, whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi, young orold, fit or not so fit.Cost: Shared accommodation 280: Per individual Ayurveda workshop: 25Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre45 – 51 Felsham Road London SW15 1AZ1sivanandalondon.org sivananda.euTel: 020 8780 0160London@sivananda.netSivananda Yoga Vedanta Centresivanandalondon.org sivananda.eu2SIVANANDA YOGACENTRE LONDON
Our study retreats in London at the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre offer opportunities to learn,grow and connect. You will experience the best in holistic learning. At the London Centre,a spiritual oasis amid the city, you can live in the energy of Swami Sivananda and SwamiVishnudevananda, have daily Satsangs and share the warmth of a spiritual community.London Study Retreat at the CentreLondon Study Retreat at the CentreHow Yoga worksPosture, Flexibility and AnatomyThe Power of Positive ThinkingWith Padma, senior physiotherapist22 – 24 November 2019With Swami Nityananda and Kailas8 – 10 November 2019Arrival: Friday at 3pm. Departure: Sunday at 3.30pm.Arrival: Friday at 3pm. Departure: Sunday at 6pm or 8.30pm if you can stay for satsang and dinnerPracticing yoga helps the body to maintain its complex balance, which boosts the capacity for self-healing. Asanaspromote health by increasing the range of motion in the joints, keeping the body mobile.Asanas focus on strengthening and stretching the key muscles. This will help to gradually improve faulty alignment,particularly in the lower and upper back. This workshop aims to bring an understanding of anatomy and posture,related to your yoga practice.Relax, recharge and rejuvenate with this residential weekend of yoga practice and good company!TeachersSwami Nityananda is the director of the Sivananda Centre in Paris. She is a very warm and compassionate teacher with a great love forsharing the teachings of yoga.Kailas is a dynamic Sivananda teacher with much energy and enthusiasm to serve.TeacherPadma (Julia Descroizilles) is an inspirational senior physiotherapist and a Sivananda trained yoga teacher.Friday 8 NovemberSunday 10 November4pmAsana class: Strengthening the relaxation response6pmVegetarian dinner7.30pm Satsang: The art of day 9 angLight breakfastKarma yogaAsana class: Dissolving tension through deep breathingVegetarian lunchWorkshop part 1: How yoga works Posture Anatomy of the asanas; muscles and fascia Stiffness and flexibility Biomechanics of hips; how to look after your hips,how to sit betterAsana class: Flexion, extension and rotation alongthe spineSpecial Satsang: Puja for the Mahasamadhiof Swami VishnudevanandaVegetarian dinnerSatsangLight breakfastKarma yogaAsana class: Improving flexibility and strengthVegetarian lunchWorkshop part 2: How yoga works Anatomy of the Asanas; anatomy trains/myofascialmeridians Biomechanics of back; what is pain? What causesback pain? Asana modification to prevent joint pain. CommonmisalignmentsCost: Shared accommodation: 170. Full day: 65. Per individual workshop: 352Friday 22 NovemberSunday 24 November4pmYoga class6pmVegetarian dinner7.30pm Satsang: “Raja yoga, the science of the day 23 ang: “What is a thought?”Light breakfastKarma yogaYoga classVegetarian lunchWorkshop: “Understanding the functionning of the mind”Yoga classSatsang: “Transforming negative emotions”Vegetarian dinner8pmSatsang: “Using mantras and kirtan to uplift the mind”Light breakfastKarma yogaYoga classVegetarian lunchWorkshop: “Applying positive thinking in your daily life”Yoga classSatsang with Chandra: “Inspiring stories from the lifeof Swami Vishnudevananda”Vegetarian dinnerCost: Shared accommodation: 150. Full day: 50. Per individual workshop: 253
Further training for yoga teachersLondon Study Retreat at the CentreHow to teach yoga for seniorsSanskrit, kirtan, and mantras– the power of soundWith Jaya Bharati (Patricia Guedj)10 January – 12 January 2020With Sivakami31 January – 2 February 2020Arrival: Friday at 3pm. Departure: Sunday at 3.30pm.Arrival: Friday at 3pm. Departure: Sunday at 3.30pm.It is never too late to take up yoga. The later years of life can truly be golden – there is time to devote to oneselfboth physically and spiritually. Many problems of later life are compounded by insufficient exercise and shallowbreathing. But the body has incredible regenerative powers and even after a short time of practising yoga, one cansleep better, have improved energy and a more positive approach to life.This weekend course for graduates of the Sivananda Teachers’ Training Course will focus on how to teach asanavariations for seniors with limited flexibility. Asana class models for various advanced age groups will be practicedand explained. We will look into the warm-up exercises and pay special attention to care for the back.Vibration is the essence of this universe and our own body. Yoga uses sound to energise, calm and harmonise bothbody and mind. Mantras are powerful sound vibrations coming from Sanskrit, the mother of all languages.During this weekend, you will learn how to use sound to increase your wellbeing and positivity of mind.You will learn the correct pronounciation of the sanskrit letters as well as the basic principles of the sanskrit script.You will also practice kirtan, mantra chanting to open the heart and uplift the mind.Finally, you will learn how to use mantras as an efficient tool to centre and calm yourself in your day to day life.TeacherTeacherJaya Bharati is an experienced yoga teacher at the Sivananda Yoga Centre in Paris and a yoga therapist with special focus on the needsof elderly people.Sivakami is co-director of the Sivananda Centre in Paris. She is of Indian origin and has a good knowledge of sanskrit. Sivakami has a naturallove of mantra chanting. She is an enthusiastic and experienced teacher.Friday 10 JanuaryFriday 31 JanuarySunday 2 February4pm6pm7pm7.30pm4pmYoga class6pmVegetarian dinner7.30pm Satsang: “Raja yoga, the science of the mind”6.30am8am9.30am10.30am12.30pm1.30pmRegular asana classVegetarian dinnerIntroduction to the weekendSatsangSaturday 11 ight breakfastKarma yogaRegular asana classVegetarian lunchWorkshop part 1: Asana sequence with adjustedpostures for 50 , 60 , 70 and for people ina wheelchairWorkshop part 2: Asana sequence with adjustedpostures for 50 , 60 , 70 and for people ina wheelchairSatsangVegetarian dinnerSunday 12 t breakfastKarma yogaComplete sequence Yoga over 70Vegetarian lunchWorkshop: Chair poses and evolutionary classesfor seniorsCost: 135 for full weekend. Teachers can arrive on Friday afternoon and stay at the centre on Friday and Saturday night at anadditional cost of 20 per night. Please bring your uniform. Advanced booking mandatory.4Satsang: “Using mantras and kirtan to uplift the mind”Light breakfastKarma yogaYoga classVegetarian lunchWorkshop: “Mantras and kirtan, tools for emotionalbalance and joy”Saturday 1 ang: “What is a thought?”Light breakfastKarma yogaYoga classVegetarian lunchWorkshop: “Introduction to the power of sanskrit”Yoga classSatsang: “Transforming negative emotions”Vegetarian dinnerCost: Shared accommodation 150: Full Day: 50. Per individual workshop: 255
SPECIAL PROGRAMME4 – 8 February 2020Tapping the ancient sourceof wisdomLondon Study Retreat at the CentreMusculoskeletal health in Ayurvedaand YogaA four day programme to open the heartWith Angela Hope-Murray20 – 22 March 2020With honoured guestSri Venugopal Goswami Vrindavan, North IndiaSri Venugopal Goswami hails from a 500 year-old family tradition of HariKatha, a unique and inimitable style of combining the message of theancient scripture Srimad Bhagavatam with melodious musical renditions.Inspiring words of wisdom leave a deep impression on the minds of thelisteners as they are taken on a soulful spiritual journey, explaining thepurpose and meaning of human life.Arrival: Friday at 3pm. Departure: Sunday at 3.30pm.TeacherAngela Hope-Murray has been practising alternative medicine for over 30 years. She is an Ayurvedic practitioner and has been studyingAyurveda for many years with Dr Vasant Lad and she is a colleague of Robert Swoboda. She is also an osteopath and dedicates her timeto promoting Ayurveda in the UK.with the European yoga Acharyas:Swami Durgananda, Swami Sivadasananda, Swami KailasanandaTuesday 4 February4pm5.30pm7pm9pmLecture with Swami Kailasananda “Choosing the positive path”Asana class with Swami Sivadasananda “Parasympathetic nervous system: relaxation and regeneration”Spiritual discourse with musical accompaniment with Sri Venugopal Goswami “Returning to simplicity”Free vegetarian snackWednesday 5 February4pm5.30pm7pm9pmAsana class with Swami Kailasananda “Meditative experience in the asanas”Kirtan workshop with Swami SivadasanandaSpiritual discourse with musical accompaniment with Sri Venugopal Goswami “The real never appears”Free vegetarian snackThursday 6 February4pm5.30pm7pm9pmLecture with Swami Sivadasananda “Detachment, key to relaxation”Asana class with Kailas “Muscle length – muscle strength”Spiritual discourse with musical accompaniment with Sri Venugopal Goswami “Reconnecting to the heart”Free vegetarian snackFriday 7 February4pm6pm7.30pm9.30pmLecture with Swami Kailasananda “Sattva, the power of purity”Asana class with Swami Sivadasananda “Headstand and Scorpion: concentration and balance”Spiritual discourse with musical accompaniment with Sri Venugopal Goswami “Let the soul look at life”Free vegetarian snackFriday 20 March4pmAsana and pranayama class6pmVegetarian dinner7.30pm Satsang: meditation, chanting, talkSaturday 21 March6am8am9.30am10.30am12pm1.30pmMorning satsangLight breakfastKarma yogaAyurveda workshop: Dietary advice and yogaVegetarian lunchAyurveda workshop: Looking at the body energeticsand physiology from an Ayurvedic perspective4pmAsana and pranayama class6pmSatsang: meditation, chanting, talk7.45pm Vegetarian dinnerSunday 22 ht breakfastKarma yogaAyurveda workshop: Bone and muscle maintenanceVegetarian lunchAyurveda cooking workshop: Related interventions forsimple musculoskeletal disordersCost: Shared accommodation: 300. Full day Member: 75, Non-member: 85, Concession: 70. Per individual workshop: 25.Saturday 8 February2.30pm4pm6pm8pmLecture with Swami Durgananda “Meditation, elixir for the Soul”Asana class with Swami Sivadasananda “Psychosomatic effect of asanas”Nada Yoga concert – music for inner harmony, with Sri Venugopal GoswamiFree vegetarian snackLecture: Members 8.50, Non-members 12.50, Concession 8, 1 tick on class card.Asana class: Members 8.50, Non-members 12.50, Concession 8, 1 tick on class card.Tapping the ancient source of wisdom with Sri Venugopal Goswami: Free of charge. Donations are welcome.6Bhagavata Saptaha 7 day programme 20 – 26 May 2020With live music: harmonium, vocal, flute and tablawith Honoured guest Sri Venugopal Goswamiwith the European yoga Acharyas: Swami Durgananda,Swami Sivadasananda, Swami Kailasananda7
Further training for yoga teachersLondon Study Retreat at the CentreThe Meditation ExperienceYoga and PregnancyWith Swami Kailasananda, Yoga AcharyaWith Savitri17 – 22 April 202024 – 26 April 2020Arrival: Friday at 3pm. Departure: Sunday at 3.30pm.Arrival: Friday at 3pm. Departure: Sunday at 3pm.The practice of meditation continues to gain recognition in areas as diverse as psychology, arts, sports training andhealing. It provides means for maximising physical, emotional and mental efficiency and well-being.This course will provide a thorough overview of the philosophy and practice of meditation as well as techniques formental relaxation, visualisation, positive thinking and mantra chanting.TeacherSwami Kailasananda is Yoga Acharya of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres in England and France. She is a long time disciple of SwamiVishnudevananda and teaches in Sivananda Teachers Training (TTC), Advanced Teachers Training (ATTC) and Sadhana Intensive courses withmuch clarity, generosity and deep insight.A pregnant woman who decides to practice yoga is choosing a positive environment for herself and her growingchild. Pregnancy often induces a natural inclination towards introspection and connection with the inner self. Yogahelps to create a protected space for the growing child and a positive, joyful experience for the mother-to-be.TeacherSavitri is a Sivananda yoga teacher. She is teaching the children’s classes and pregnancy classes in the Sivananda Yoga Centre in London with muchenthusiasm and joy.Course topics How to teach pranayama and asanas to pregnant women Month-by-month exercise plan for expectant mothers Special care for the back Postnatal yoga Diet for mother and childFriday 17 AprilSunday 19 April4pmYoga class6pmVegetarian dinner7.30pm Satsang6.30am8am9.30am10.30am12.30pm2pmSaturday 18 Light breakfastKarma yogaYoga classVegetarian lunchWorkshop: “SwamiVishnudevananda’s12 Step approachto meditation”Yoga classSatsangVegetarian dinner4pm6pm8pmSatsangLight breakfastKarma yogaYoga classVegetarian lunchWorkshop: “Creativevisualisation andpositive thinking.Training the mindfor concentration”Yoga classSatsangVegetarian dinnerMonday 20 April6am8amSatsangLight breakfast9.30am10.30am12pm1.30pm4pm6pm8pmKarma yogaYoga classVegetarian lunchWorkshop: “Relaxand channel mentalenergy through soundvibration”Yoga classVegetarian dinnerSatsangTuesday 21 April6am8am9.30am10.30am12pm1.30pmSatsangLight breakfastKarma yogaYoga classVegetarian lunchWorkshop: “Meditationand lifestyle”Cost: Shared accommodation: 350. Full day: 50. Per individual workshop: 2585.30pm Yoga class7pmVegetarian dinner8pmSatsangWednesday 22 April6am8am9.30am10.30am12pm1pmSatsangLight breakfastKarma yogaYoga classVegetarian lunchWorkshop: “Gate toinner peace. Connectingto the inner self”Friday 24 AprilSunday 19 April4pmRegular asana class6pmVegetarian dinner7.30pm Satsang6.30am8am9.30am10.30am12pm1pmSaturday 25 ular asana classLight breakfastPhysical changes of the body during pregnancyVegetarian lunchWorkshop part 1: How to teach asanas andpranayama to pregnant womenRegular asana classSatsangSatsangRegular asana classLight breakfastPostnatal yogaVegetarian lunchWorkshop part 2: How to teach asanas and pranayamato pregnant womenCost: 135 for full weekend. Teachers can arrive on Friday afternoon and stay at the centre on Friday and Saturday nightat an additional cost of 20 per night. Please bring your uniform. Advanced booking mandatory.9
One Day Retreats in the UK CountrysideLondon Study Retreat at the CentreOne day Retreats in OxfordshireAyurveda and VegetarianismSaturday 9 May 2020 Saturday 18 July 2020With Dr Anjani and Sanjay Kulkarni,Ayurveda Acharyas, Pune, India23 – 26 July 2020Arrival: Thursday at 3pm. Departure: Sunday at 3pm.TeachersDr Sanjay and Anjani Kulkarni have spent the last 20 years teaching Ayurveda around the world. They use their profound expertise to givepractical advice on how to prevent disease and develop radiant health.Cost: Residential programme (includes course and accommodation) Shared room: 390 Non-residential programme.Individual lecture: 35. Day programme: 65Retreats in AustriaReconnect with yourself in beautiful, natural surroundingsWe warmly welcome you for a one-day retreat in a yoga and meditation studio in the South Oxfordshire countrysideon Saturday. The retreat takes place in a delightful log cabin with far reaching views over the valley and the Downs.The venue is nestled in a secluded valley in an Area of Outstanding Beauty and comprises a beautiful wild flowermeadow, vegetable garden and orchard.Getting ThereIf you travel by public transport, take the train to Didcot Parkway station. (Paddington to Didcot Parkway stationapproximately 40 minutes). Didcot is 15 minutes by taxi from The Lotus Sanctuary.Sivananda Yoga Retreat HouseReith near Kitzbühel, TyrolImmerse yourself in yoga surrounded by thebeautiful scenery of the Tyrolian AlpsThe Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Seminar house in theTyrolean mountains offers a holistic approach towellbeing and is an ideal place to nurture bodyand mind. Release all tension and enjoy thepristine, peaceful nature of the Kitzbühel Alps!Taxis are available at Didcot Parkway station, it is a 15 minutes drive to the Lotus Sanctuary (Keepers Cottage,Sheepcote, Ashton Upthorpe, Oxfordshire, OX11 9DS).Schedule9.30am10am12pm1pmWelcomeAsana and pranayama classVegetarian lunchSilent walkCost: Members 65, non-members 75.102.30pm Satsang: Group meditation, chanting and lecture,“Yoga – choosing the positive path”4pmAsana and pranayama class5.45pm End of the programmeYear round yoga vacations Free choice of arrival and departure11
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre 45 - 51 Felsham Road London SW15 1AZ sivanandalondon.org † sivananda.eu Tel: 020 8780 0160 London@sivananda.net SIVANANDA YOGA CENTRE LONDON Arrival: Friday at 3pm. Departure: Monday at 3.30pm. Easter Retreat at the Centre Teacher Chandrika is a medical doctor and a Sivananda Yoga Teacher. She teaches anatomy .
