| “Yoga Vitality” | Gaunts House | Wimborne | Dorset |
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| Thursday | August 26 - Monday | August 30 |
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| Join us for our annual Summer Yoga Retreat at Gaunts House in beautiful Wimborne, Dorset. This annual retreat is a tradition going back many years and is always eagerly anticipated by Yoga students as a rare opportunity to relax, rejuvenate and deepen their experience of Yoga. The daily schedule is based on the 5 points for radiant health and mental peace of Swami Vishnudevananda and has been followed in Sivananda Ashrams and Centres worldwide for over 50 years, helping countless practitioners to stay strong and inspired in their practice. |
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PowerPoint presentations, demonstrations, and practical classes will help you to deepen your practice and understanding of the Yogic techniques. There will be workshops and classes for Sivananda Yoga Teachers focusing on teaching techniques.
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Some of the topics covered:
• Yoga Body Check - Postural Analysis, anatomical details
• Physical and Mental Benefits of the Yoga Postures
• Deepening the Relaxation Experience
Satsang Topics Covered on the Retreat Include:
• Thought - Architect of Destiny
• Mantras – Tools for Transformation
• Yoga - The Art of Right Living
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| Schedule: |
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| The retreat will begin on Thursday August 26 at 4pm and will end on Monday August 30 at approximately 2pm |
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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Prices
Tent: Members £265 / Non-members £290 | Shared room: Members £335 / Non-members £360
Double Room: Members £365 / Non-members £389 | Double Room Ensuite: Members £395 / Non-members £420
Single: Members £395 / Non-members £420 | Single Ensuite: Members £420 / Non-members £445 |
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To Book
Please complete and sign the application form along with a £50 deposit to secure your place and post to the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre in London. Full payment is due three weeks before arrival. No refunds can be given for cancellation unless the place can be reallocated. Cheques can be made out to “SYVC”. Cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Switch, American Express and Delta. |
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What to Bring
Comfortable clothes, comfortable shoes/sandals/walking shoes, towels and toiletries, yoga mat, meditation shawl, rainwear, cushion to sit on. Yoga mats, cushions, books, CDs, T-shirts and yoga trousers will be on sale during the retreat.
Classes
Classes are divided into groups to allow people to participate at their own level. Beginners are welcome.
Accommodation
Accommodation is simple and comfortable with a choice of shared rooms, some double rooms and single rooms. Delicious, simple and nutritious vegetarian meals 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.
Application Form
If you would like a to download a PDF application form please click here.
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| For details on getting to Gaunts House click here |
