No matter what was before, there is always a chance to change and it's here and now waiting for you. During the course, you will study the main aspects and principles of Ashtanga yoga and implement the knowledge into the practice. Students will be guided to practice a number of pranayama techniques consistently, they take their time to deepen the understanding of this ancient practice, and strengthen the control of the breath.
07:30 - 09:30 Ashtanga asana practice (Mysore/Led)
09:30 Brunch
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Yoga Nidra/Pranayama
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM Tea with a snack
15:20 - 16.20 Lecture
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Workshop/yoga therapy/Pranayama
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Guided meditation/chanting
18:00 Dinner
The program is an immersion into traditional Ashtanga Yoga practice. During this retreat, you will study the main aspects and principles of Ashtanga yoga, implementing knowledge into practice. You will build a solid practice based on the Vinyasa system, applying bandhas, drishti, and using ujjayi breath. You will discover the foundation of each asana and its modifications, body alignment, the therapeutic effect of asanas, and additional training for building strength and flexibility to improve the practice.
You will take a journey to explore the inner and outer sequence of the Ashtanga yoga primary series to make a daily asana practice a meditation experience. The retreat also includes training in pranayama practice. Students will be guided to practice a number of pranayama techniques consistently, taking time to deepen their understanding of this ancient practice and strengthening breath control.
During the retreat, you will learn kriya techniques (ancient purification exercises that help to purify the body and prepare yourself for pranayama and asana practice). Students will be provided with basic equipment for these cleansing practices.
This retreat would not be complete without focusing on mind work. Even the asana, pranayama, and kriya require deep concentration, while students get additional experience and training in yoga Nidra and meditation. It will help to change the habitual patterns of the mind, essential for self-development and inner growth.
Students will also be introduced to yoga philosophy and main ancient yoga texts, as it gives a strong theoretical foundation for the practice.
During the course, healthy vegetarian food is provided. To experience the good effects of the yogic lifestyle, please do not bring meat from outside to eat. In a case student has any allergy or intolerance to any kind of food, please inform TAYSP so the diet will be adjusted accordingly.
The following meals are included:
The following drinks are included:
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
Book with flexible conditions Need to cancel your trip due to COVID-19? Cancel up to 7 days prior to the arrival date and you can reschedule your booking free of charge, or receive store credit for your non-refundable deposit to use at another time.
A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price. The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled. The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
