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| Sivananda Yoga – the way to physical and mental health |
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The International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres is a non-profit organisation with locations around the world. What makes us special? We teach classical yoga, which takes a holistic approach: Yoga shows us how to strengthen and harmonise the body, the mind and the soul, so that we can achieve our goal of a healthy body, a balanced mind and inner peace. Yoga helps remove inner obstacles and gives us the fortitude to stay cool, calm and collected when confronted with the everyday challenges of modern life.
Sivananda Yoga – the way to physical and mental well-being. The International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres are very excited to bring the teachings of Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnudevananda to Australia. A Sivananda retreat is a wonderful opportunity to relax, rejuvenate and deepen your experience of Yoga. Beginners are welcome. >> read more at www.sivananda.eu
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| The Founders |
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Swami Sivananda (1887 – 1963)
Swami Sivananda, a great saint of modern India, made the timeless wisdom of yoga and Vedanta known to the whole world. ‘Serve, love, give, purify, meditate, realise’ – these teachings arethe spiritual strength behind the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres and have inspired many seekers to live a life of brotherly love and spiritual unity. Founder of the Divine Life Society Ashram inRishikesh, Himalayas (1936).
Swami Vishnudevananda (1927–1993)
The life work of Swami Vishnudevananda was to spread yoga in the name of his master, Swami Sivananda. He founded the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres in 1957 and established the ‘True World Order’, an institution which promotes universal peace. Overcoming inner and outer limitations was the message behind his numerous peace missions. Swami Vishnudevananda is a renowned master of Hatha and Raja Yoga and the author of the bestseller, The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga as well as Meditation and Mantras.
>> read more at www.sivananda.eu
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| The Teachers: Swami Kailasananda & Swami Bhagavatananda |
| Both are senior disciples of Swami Vishnudevananda. Swami Kailasananda has been trained by him directly to pass down the teachings of Swami Sivananda. Swami Kailasananda is Yoga Acharya (spiritual director) of the Sivananda Ashram in France and the Sivananda Centres in Paris and London. She teaches with dynamism and inspiration. Swami Bhagavatananda is a co-director of the Sivananda Yoga Centre in London. She has many years of experience of teaching yoga and philosophy and is a very committed and enthusiastic teacher. |
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The Venue: Govinda Valley
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| Situated one hour south of Sydney in the luscious bushland of Otford, Govinda Valley is surrounded by spectacular natural beauty and is a short drive from several sparkling beaches. Bushwalking is abundant and nearby local businesses also provide such recreational options as horse-riding, hang-gliding, paint-ball and a tennis court. |
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Daily Schedule during the retreat:
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5.30am
6am
8am 10am 11am |
Wake up
Meditation, chanting and talk
Asanas and Pranayama
Brunch
Free time |
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12 noon
2pm
4pm
6pm
8pm |
Nature Walk
Workshop or lecture
Asanas and Pranayama
Dinner
Meditation, chanting and talk |
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Arrival:
Friday December 2 around 2pm
Departure:
Sunday December 4 around 2pm |
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| Prices for the 2 days all included: $ 250 in tent (bring your own) / $ 350 in shared room |
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| Practical Information: |
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To Book
To secure your place, please complete the booking form and email it to Australia@sivananda.net or fill the online registration form.
Please await our confirmation by email before making a deposit payment of $100. Payment can then be made online through PayPal.
Full payment is due three weeks before arrival. In case of cancellation before the start of the retreat a refund will be given minus $100 administration fee. No refunds can be given for cancellations after the start of the retreat.
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What to Bring
Comfortable clothes, comfortable shoes/sandals/ walking shoes,
towels and toiletries, yoga mat, meditation shawl, cushion to sit on.
Accommodation
In shared rooms or personal tent.
Meals
Nutritious and delicious vegetarian food will be served twice daily.
Retreat Rules
To maintain the spiritual atmosphere, no meat, fish or eggs are allowed.
No smoking, alcohol or drugs.
Attendance at both meditations and yoga classes is mandatory.
How to get there
Please go to www.govindavalley.com.au/location.html
Address of the retreat location:
Govinda Valley Lot 1, Lady Carrington Road, Otford, NSW, 2508 -
Tel: +61 2 4294 1765 - Fax: +61 2 4294 1763 - Mob: +61 (0)458 414 634
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Yoga Day in Sydney
with Swami Kailasananda and Swami Bhagavatananda
Thursday - December 1st , 2011 | 6.30 – 9.30 pm
• 6.30 pm: Talk on the Benefits of Yoga and Asana Demonstration
• 7.30 pm: Yoga class (beginners and intermediate/advanced level)
Venue: Sydney Park Pavillon
Euston Road, Alexandria NSW 2012
How to get there: Please CLICK HERE
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| Suggested donation: 10 $ |
BOOK NOW |
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| Please bring a Yoga mat or a blanket |
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Sivananda Yoga Special Workshops in Melbourne
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 | 6.30 – 9.30pm
• 6.30pm: Talk on the Benefits of Yoga & Asana Demonstration
• 7.30pm: Yoga class (beginners/intermediate level)
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 | 6.30 – 9.30pm
• 6.30pm: Yoga class intermediate/advanced level
• 8pm: Satsang – Meditation and Talk “Peace lies within”
Venue: VIYETT - The Victorian Institute of Yoga Education
& Teacher Training/Hampton Yoga Centre
14 Thomas St, Hampton, VIC, 3188.
Tel: (03) 9533 1198
How to get there: Please CLICK HERE
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| Suggested donation: 15 $ per evening |
BOOK NOW |
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| Please bring a Yoga mat or a blanket and a water bottle |
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Contact Details:
Sivananda Yoga Australia contact person: Swami Bhagavatananda
email: Australia@sivananda.net
Tel: +61 2 8005 6108 or + 44 20 8780 0160 |
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