Seminars

Loving Greetings from Haus Yoga Vidya!
We invite you to stay in a peaceful environment where you can gain new insights, access to your intuition, and rediscover your inner resources of happiness. At Haus Yoga Vidya, the daily programme of yoga postures, breathing exercises, deep relaxation, chanting, meditation and vegetarian meals is designed to have an optimal effect on your body, mind and spirit.

Enjoy the rejuvenating tranquillity and closeness to Mother Nature as you replenish your energy and relax completely. In addition to lectures and workshops, there are two meditation sessions and two yoga exercise classes offered daily.

Haus Yoga Vidya also offers many leisure activities such as cycling (bicycles can be borrowed without charge), hiking in the adjoining forests and valleys, swimming, sauna, excursions that you can take to a variety of local points of interest. You are very welcome at Yoga Vidya throughout the year.

We are always happy to receive your suggestions, comments and registrations. Please send them to: info(at)yoga-vidya.de

• November 2019

• December 2019

• January 2020

• February 2020

• March 2020

• April 2020

• May 2020

• June 2020

• July 2020

• August 2020

• September 2020

• October 2020

• November 2020

• December 2020

• January 2021

• Conditions of participation

• Why Yoga Vidya?

• What is Yoga Vidya?

Work intensively on your asanas and be inspired by lectures and meditation. Narayani is the co-author of the "Book of Yoga". Her way of teaching is magical; she will guide you in a playful manner. You will find yourself doing the most difficult variations and be amazed at how much is possible. As a result of her long and intensive asana practice and more than 30 years of teaching experience, Narayani can give you excellent advice. Her calm and joyful personality is always an inspiration! This programme includes little theory and longer asana classes.

Shared room €489; double room €571; single room €655; dormitory/tent/caravan €424

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Each being is by nature a manifestation of unconditional, pure love. Subject of this seminar is how we can recognize this love and how we can consciously live everyday life. James Swartz refers back to the Bhakti Sutra of Narada, a classic Indian text and guide to Bhakti Yoga, the yoga of devotion. He shows us how we can achieve a full life and the highest, the self-realization with our heads and hearts.

Daily schedule:
9:30 - 12:00,
15:30 - 17:30,
19:30 - 21:00

Teachings are based on donations. The price includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Book: James Swartz: Yoga of Love, Yoga Vidya Publishing 2019.

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In this seminar you will learn about the symptoms of menopause and how you can approach the resulting challenges from an ayurvedic perspective. Through practicing yoga, ayurveda and meditation, your doshas will be harmonized. Dr. Aruna, can give you many helpful tips resulting from her many years of experience.

Shared room €175; double room €209; single room €243; dormitory/tent/caravan €150

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Yogatherapie advanced training is meant for Yogatherapists or for Yogateachers who want to specialise in this subject.

In all aspects of life - Yoga, Ayurveda, arts, science, society and politics, we always deal with mind. Without mind /psyche (intellect, conscious and not conscious parts) nothing can work out. Everything is determined by the mind, its skills and how it is shaped.

In this advanced training we collect the knowledge of past and present of mind, mood, psyche from various traditions and we will try to put it into a structure which is understandable by modern man.

Yogatherapists can get a deeper understanding of what they have learned in the previous course and they will get practical tools for their work as therapists. Yogateachers will get a better understanding of the mind and psyche and the way they work.

The topics of this advandced course are:

• Mental hygiene
• Psychology of Yoga
• Relationship between body, mind and soul
• The senses and the mind
• Prana as a part of the mind
• The 4 aspects of the mind
• Causes, background information and effective dealing with autoimmune sicknesses
• Training in details, theory and practical exercises: fear, depression, stress management, strengthening of the immune system
• Special yoga exercises for various disorders
• Mantra relaxation techniques in several sequences
• Prana guidance - relaxation technique

Requirements:Yoga therapy training or Yoga teacher training (min. 200 hours). The knowledge of the yoga model of the human mind is required.

Certificate/exam: Upon completion and exam you will be awarded a Yogatherapie Training Certificate level 2 - “Yoga Psychology and the immune system”, Yogateachers without the previous Yogatherapy Training Course will get a certificate of advanced training in “Yoga Psychology and the immune system”. Around 140 hours.

Shared room €1.053; double room €1.248; single room €1.452; dormitory/tent/caravan €897

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How can you bring light in the dark of winter? The Divine Light Invocation is a powerful meditation for transformation, concentration and healing brought to the west by Swami Sivananda Radha. Whether learning it for the first time or renewing this practice, you can open to deepening your understanding of yourself and the world around you. In this workshop you explore the relaxation techniques, mantra and visualizations that can strengthen your meditation on Light. Harness the potential of the Light within to build a bridge to your own inner wisdom.

Shared room €175; double room €209; single room €243; dormitory/tent/caravan €150

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Take a step beyond Hatha Yoga, listen to the intelligence within. Use this opportunity to explore meditation in a range of hatha Yoga poses. Experience and deepen your knowledge of the true power and mystical potential of each pose. Use this knowledge to bring quality to your everyday decisions and experiences.

Shared room €378; double room €460; single room €544; dormitory/tent/caravan €313

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Asana classes and guided meditations are usually in German. If you need translation for asana classes, please let us know when you register.

Jnana Yoga, Vedanta and the direct way to the realization of the unity. On the basis of the "Aparoksha Anubhuti", "direct intuitive experience of God", a concise ingenious work with 144 sutras, the great philosopher and master of Vedanta. "Here is explained the means by which Aparoksha Anubhuti, the direct realization, can be attained, that is, to reach final liberation ..." (verse 2)"Aparoksha Anubhuti" gives us concrete exercises to directly understand this highest reality. These practical meditation techniques show Shankaracharya's Jana Yoga interpretation of the 8 Ashtangas of Raja Yoga - Nama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi.

Plus:

• stress psychology, sports medical training theory, anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system.
• Teaching techniques and didactics: Teaching techniques: Teaching design.
• Didactics. Individual corrections. Beginners, especially: corrections and assistance. Intermediate level: corrections and assistance.
• Yoga for special problems.  (Yoga for the Heart (Ornish Program). Yoga for the back. Yoga for joint problems. Yoga for breathing problems (asthma and others). Yoga for psychosomatic complaints. Yoga also in a wheelchair. Gentle variations of the Yoga Vidya series for people with physical ailments)
• Teaching relaxation workshops.
• Responding to individual questions from your teaching practice.
• Hatha Yoga: Learn advanced techniques.
• Shank Prakshalama, the complete colon cleansing to purify the whole organism.
• Hatha Yoga and Sport: Sports Medicine. Muscle and skeletal system. Structure of the muscle. How are the muscles influenced by the practice of yoga? Yoga as condition, flexibility, strength and coordination training. Hatha yoga and relaxation: relaxation and stress management. General adjustment principle. Scientific research on the effects of yoga.
• Alternatively, also as F6 bookable: With additional Vedanta lectures (instead of stress management and training theory). F6 also has other teaching techniques.

Literature Required: Yoga Vidya Teacher Manual, Yoga Vidya Asana Book

Shared room €714,00; double room €865,00 single room €1.020,00; dormitory/tent/caravan €594,00

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"Aparoksha Anubhuti" gives us concrete exercises to directly understand this highest reality. These practical meditation techniques show Shankaracharya's Jana Yoga interpretation of the 8 Ashtangas of Raja Yoga - Nama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi - but in a much wider metaphysical sense than Patanjali's Raja Yoga. A unique seminar for you as a serious spiritual aspirant that will take you on the ladder of your spiritual evolution.

With overview of the classical Indian scriptures and the classical 6 philosophy systems. Other Indian texts, philosophical systems and methods will also be incorporated.

In contrast to the training A6 of the same name, from 14.00-15.45 you have additional Vedanta lectures (instead of stress, relaxation and sports medicine training), as well as different teaching techniques.

• Teaching techniques: teaching design.
• Didactics. Individual corrections.
• Especially: Hatha Yoga according to Ayurvedic aspects, adapted to Vata, Pita, Kapha constitution- Yoga for regression after pregnancy
• Introduce new positions in yoga class
• Jnana Yoga techniques in Hatha Yoga lessons for beginners.

Required literature: Yoga Vidya Teacher Handbook, Yoga Vidya Asana Book, Aparoksha Anubhuti (German translation, Yoga Vidya Verlag)

Shared room €714; double room €865; single room €1.020; dormitory/tent/caravan €59

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Yin Yoga is a yoga style which helps you to relax deeply. You will find your own way into the asana according to your own body. And in this comfortable relaxed posture of the muscles you let go, relax, in a way that very deep levels of your physical tissue can be reached, that are called fascias. As the postures are hold for a longer while, you can go very well into an inner calmness, witness your mental processes and let also go mentally. This will give you a special kind of relaxation. In english.

Shared room €178; double room €213; single room €248; dormitory/tent/caravan €153

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Discover your deep heart needs, motives and goals through the Kundalini system. Open for a self-discovery journey. How do I create my world? What ideas would I like to sow in my mind? Which personality would I like to be? Special Kundalini meditations and reflections to sustainably initiate the changes you desire for your life.

Shared room €178; double room €213; single room €248; tent/caravan €153

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What is my current spiritual status quo and how can I use it to develop from here? In lectures and workshops, Chandra Cohen first shows your current spiritual location and develops opportunities for further development. So you can enrich your holiday / individual guest stay, even without booking a special seminar. Of course, the other individual guest options are also available to you: daily yoga classes, meditations, guided walks, recitations, Klangyogastunde, Mandala painting u.v.m.

If you are registering online, please indicate in the field 'What else would I like to say' under'Other details' how many days you would like to stay. After that, the price is calculated.

• Price Monday to Friday per day:
  shared room: €52; Double room €69; Single room €86; tent/caravan: €38;
• Price Weekend (Fri-Sun):
  shared room: €118; Double room €151; Single €186; tent/caravan: €91.
• Accommodation incl. Full board, yoga classes etc .

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This seminar wants to open a space where women can meet with their own deep topics. Exchanging with other participants in the group will help to realize that you are not alone with them. You have an opportunity to meet as sisters and to help each other on your path to more self-confidence and stability. Methods of Raja Yoga will help you to understand yourself much better and to overcome self-made limitations. This will lead to a new mental perspective, to more openness for your own needs and will encourage you to stand for yourself.

Shared room €386; double room €469; single room €555; dormitory/tent/caravan €319

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The Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita contain dozens of meditations and worships called upasanas intended to concentrate and purify our mind. From the meditation resolving all forms of the world into one absolute unity to locating the great secret in the lotus of our hearts to understanding the space of everything as no different from the space within myself. These meditations are intended as gateways to peace of mind and an enlightened recognition of self. Each class will unfold a new classical meditation that we will practice together and discuss to discover it subtleties and implications. This will be a unique study not previously offered.

Shared room €378; double room €460; single room €544; dormitory/tent/caravan €313

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Stories and myths introduce the most profound teachings contained in the Upanishads, the most sacred texts of Yoga and Vedanta. From conversations between an adolescent suicide with Yama, the Lord of death, about enlightenment; to the Sage Yajnavalkya’s blatant usurpation of King Janaka’s prize challenging the kingdom’s great sages; to the ruler of the gods and demons prostrating as students to the great Creator to learn the deepest truths of self.

All these serve to inform us about our own path to enlightenment. This class will be a lovely, fun exposition of these stories and their truths and learn the wisdom of the great Upanishad rishis.

Shared room €175; double room €209; single room €243; dormitory/tent/caravan €150

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Raja Yoga is the yogic path that teaches you to regain the mastery over your own mind. In the normal human consciousness the mind is jumping from one thought and feeling to another. In this seminar we take the time to witness the mind, to find out about its tricks and what we are not - and above all to find out who we really are. This will give you a lot of clarity, stability and inner strength. In english.

Shared room €386; double room €469; single room €555; dormitory/tent/caravan €319

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Work intensively on your asanas and be inspired by lectures and meditation. Narayani is the co-author of the "Book of Yoga". Her way of teaching is magical; she will guide you in a playful manner. You will find yourself doing the most difficult variations and be amazed at how much is possible. As a result of her long and intensive asana practice and more than 30 years of teaching experience, Narayani can give you excellent advice. Her calm and joyful personality is always an inspiration! This programme includes little theory and longer asana classes.

Shared room €209; double room €242; single room €275

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Ideal to relax and recharge with power and positivity. During these days you will have an introduction into the different aspects of yoga and meditation. Experience yoga and meditation through physical and breathing exercises, meditation, mantra-chanting and more. In english.

Shared room €178; double room €213; single room €248; dormitory/tent/caravan €153

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Vedanta is the philosophy which is called the “end of knowledge“. It attempts to lead you to freedom and immortality by posing such questions as “Who am I?" "What is real?" "What and where is happiness?”

The systematic analysis of these questions guides you in attaining true wisdom. Vedanta philosophy is based on the premise that your essential nature is pure consciousness, pure being, knowledge and happiness: Satchidananda. This insight can enable you to rid yourself of negative mental entanglements.

This training includes talks in English (with German translation) on Jnana Yoga and Vedanta, Indian scriptures and philosophical systems. The classes on hatha yoga teaching techniques, sports medicine, relaxation and stress management will be in German (remember to let us know if you need translation).

Shared room €714; double room €865; single room €1.020; tent/caravan €594

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To heal, you must learn to forgive. Past situations may seem like a big load that affects your present life, but these experiences get a transformative power when you learn to forgive. During this weekend, Swami Tattvarupananda will lead you on a path of transformation using Yoga and Vedanta. You will learn new steps on the path to healing and wholeness.

Shared room €178; double room €213; single room €248; dormitory/tent €153

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In this wonderful creation, we are all in search of the inner peace that is already deep within us. Through meditation and yoga, you will learn to first get at disturbing emotions and how to deal with them, then to perceive the inner peace, to feel and to be fully involved in it.

Shared room €178; double room €213; single room €248; dormitory/tent/caravan €153

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Ram Vakkalanka, an indian Sanskrit expert, talented sitar player and experienced meditation leader will be a guest at Yoga Vidya.

Vedic astrology can help you fulfill your full potential in your life! In this seminar you will learn basic knowledge of Vedic astrology and look at birth charts that will give you insights into Karma and Dharma. With valuable tips for analyzing birth charts that can help you and others recognize and fulfill their own responsibilities in life.

Shared room €256; double room €307; single room €359; dormitory/tent/caravan €216

The spiritual path is tread using a mixture of personal effort and Divine grace. This grace may be obtained through satsanga, which literally means “being in the presence of people seeking wisdom and truth.” Swamiji is a yoga master from Rishikesh, India. His mere presence is highly uplifting. He radiates profound peace and quiescence, causing you to connect with your true nature on a deeper level. Tensions seem to drop away by themselves; your mind turns inward of its own volition.

Shared room €267; double room €318; single room €370; dormitory/tent/caravan €228

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Colour is an expression of Energy. Contrary to popular belief, colour is internal to us and there is no colour in the external world. Meditation on certain colours, especially in certain formations, can help us energize ourselves, reduce negative energies and emotions and create positive space around ourselves. In this workshop, we explore Colour beyond its socio-cultural context and learn certain meditations involving specific colours to heal ourselves mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

Shared room €378; double room €460; single room €544; dormitory/tent/caravan €313

We are all bundles of wonderful energies. However, these energies remain dormant in most people. Awakening these inner energies is necessary for the realization of our full potential and achievement of our goals and dreams in life. It is also important to harmonize our inner energies with the Universal Energies to attain peace and happiness. In this weekend seminar, you will learn about these sacred inner energies as well as some ancient yogic practices to awaken them including Pranayama techniques, Mantras and Mudras.

Shared room €178; double room €213; single room €248; dormitory/tent/caravan €153

This seminar can provide a breakthrough experience for your yoga practice! It is for advanced yoga students and those who want to become more advanced. There will be extended holding of the positions, combined with mindfulness and concentration. The yoga classes will have different priorities: Chakra Concentration, affirmations and mantra recitation.

 Kriya Hatha Yoga includes 18 postures selected by Babaji (guru of Paramahansa Yogananda) to form an efficient system for rejuvenating the physical body and preparing it for the more subtle phases of Kriya Yoga. The immortal Himalayan master is living proof of their effectiveness. Each posture has several stages, making them suitable for both beginner and experienced students. There will be more practice and less theory. Chanting and meditation complete the seminar.

Shared room €386; double room €469; single room €555; tent/caravan €319

In this seminar you will learn the anatomy and energy movement of the major and minor chakras in your body and how they are connected to each other. In addition, you will learn how Nadis relate to the chakras and their sound vibrations. The technique of Vasi Yoga from the Siddha tradition awakens subtle energy. The framework of the seminar consists of meditation, satsang and yoga lessons.

Shared room €178; double room €213; single room €248; tent/caravan €153

Ancient Indian astrology (Jyotish) is popularly referred to as Vedic astrology. This is not because it is there in the Vedas. However, it is one of the Vedangas, i.e., limb or branch of Vedas, and dates back to the Vedic period. Several of the Poojas and remedial measures prescribed in the Indian astrology are as per the Vedic system. Hence, it is called Vedic astrology.In Sanskrit, the word Jyotish, translated as “science of light,” refers to the profound and mathematically sophisticated form of astrology originating in the ancient Vedic traditions of India. Sometimes known as Vedic astrology, Jyotish describes the planetary patterns at the time of our birth and can give us valuable clues to understanding our mind and it’s capacity to make life decisions.Through careful analysis of these cosmic influences, Jyotish can help us to realistically evaluate our strengths and challenges in order to understand different changes happening in the life as well as ways to deal with them with minimum conflicts. By forecasting the changing trends and periods of our lives, Jyotish can also enable us to make more evolutionary choices.This seminar will deal with the basics of Vedic Astrology, giving an insight in to the analytical and predictive uses of astrology into our day to day life.

In addition, you can participate in the open-class activities: daily yoga classes, meditation, guided walks, recitations, drawing of mandalas and much more. You can register for the entire week or only for a few days as an individual guest, booking your room only but having the option of attending talks and classes.

Monday-Friday (rate per day): Shared room €51; double room €67; single room €84; dormitory/tent/caravan €38

Weekend (Fri-Sun, 2 nights): Shared room €115; double room €148; single room €183; dormitory/tent/caravan €90.

Please register as an individual guest, indicating the number of days you wish to stay and which type of room you prefer. Email for registration: rezeption(at)yoga-vidya.de

Panchakarma, the well known ayurvedic treatment, is one of the most effective methods of cleansing the entire body. It regenerates and revitalises you, starting from the cellular level. Deep-seated blockades are released; the total organism is detoxified and regenerated. The process of deep cleansing activates your power of self-healing. Under the competent management of Dr. Aruna Rajendran you can marvelously combine the cleaning and regeneration process with learning. A deep cleansing process that strongly activates the healing powers.

Shared room €638; double room €749; single room €860; dormitory/tent/caravan €552

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Tantric technique of purifying the pranic channels and depicting the 51 sanskrit letters in one’s body, which increase the capacity of Annamaya kosha, pranamaya and manomaya Kosha and brings clarity in vijnanamaya kosha and naturally leads to Ananda. This is the proper way to start the mantra sadhana. Then only it helps to absorb all the effects of mantra properly.

Shared room €178; double room €213; single room €248; dormitory/tent/caravan €153

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The eight limbed path of Patanjali’s Raja Yoga Sutras aims at controlling all thought-waves or mental modifications. A rāja yogi starts his sādhanā with the mind, a certain minimum of āsanas and prānāyāmas are usually included as a preparation for meditation and concentration.

In this seminar, Swami Bodhichitananda takes you through the eight steps of Raja Yoga for gradually withdrawing the mind from worldly entanglements to pure Self-awareness and absorption. You will learn the yoga philosophy and psychology of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, as well as many concentration and meditation techniques, and obtain a more clear understanding of Raja Yoga and a daily practice of meditation. Main texts will be Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the Kashmiri text Vijnana Bhairava, and Swami Sivananda’s Mind: It’s Mysteries and Control.

“Every thought, feeling, perception, or memory you may have causes a modification, or ripple, in the mind. It distorts and colours the mental mirror. If you can restrain the mind from forming into modifications, there will be no distortion, and you will experience your true Self.” — Swami Satchidananda

Shared room €192; double room €225; single room €258; dormitory/tent/caravan €165

Traditional Indian definitions and meanings of mantras, mantra species and their respective application. You learn the differences between mantras, stotras, shlokas, bhajans, kirtans and you learn a lot about the history of mantras, linguistic aspects and sound, notation and vedic sound theory. With typical audio and video recordings from India. Then together we try to chant the mantras as in India.Sri Veda Chaitanya, has lived with Hindu priests and studied Sanskrit, philosophy and traditional recitation of Vedic mantras, including Dayananda Ashram in Coimbatore, South India, and brings to you with his authentic in-depth knowledge of the different traditions of mantras and chanting.Seminar content:

• Vedic Chanting
• Gayatri Mantra, Medha Suktam
  
• Introduction to phonetics and chants
• Chants - Shanti Mantras,
• Differences between Mantras Stotras, Shlokas, Bhajans, Kirtans
• Meaning of mantras, types of mantras and their application
• Notation (notation)
• Mala for Japa
• Traditional audio and video recordings from India
• Traditional Kirtan from Maharashtra (Varakari Sampradaya)
  

Shared room €386; double room €469; single room €555; tent/caravan €319

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This systematic two-part training offers you the unique opportunity to study the time-honoured medical system of India - Ayurveda. You will be introduced to the theory and practice under the expert guidance of a traditional Ayurveda doctor.

Curriculum includes:

• History of Ayurvedic medicine and its basic principles
• Anatomy, physiology, pathology, preventive medicine
• Nutrition
• Practical training in treatment

This course is suitable for homeopaths, doctors, therapeutic practitioners, nutritional counselors, physiotherapists, masseurs and yoga teachers who would like to extend their range of knowledge. It is also for interested lay-people.

Those who want to continue their study may participate in the advanced course, which will also take place in 2018.

Pre-requisite: basic knowledge of Ayurveda and yoga (for example: an Ayurveda weekend or yoga and meditation introductory weekend)

Dr. Devendra Prasad Mishra, M.S. (Ayurveda) Shalya, Banaras Hindu University, B.A.M.S., P.D.C.R., Dip.Yoga. Teaches and consults at various national and international institutions. He is trained in both traditional Ayurveda and Western Medicine. He is a master of Ayurveda Marma therapy and Pulse diagnosis. Dr. Mishra is the founder-director of the Kewalya Nature Care Society, which is working for the propagation and development of Ayurveda, Yoga and other Natural sciences.

Shared room €720; double room €837; single room €958; dormitory/tent/caravan €627

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Deepening and part 2 of Swamiji's Kriya Yoga Intensive Seminar, with more practice and strengthening of the first Kriya Yoga initiation. Here you will learn the following practices Level 2.

Precondition: Previous visit of Swami Bodhichitananda's Kriya Yoga Intensive Seminar and at least 1 year regular practice of basic Kriya Yoga techniques. Of course you are also welcome if you are otherwise from the tradition of Lahiri Mahasaya's Kriya Yoga and also have practiced the preparatory practices Om and Hamsa for at least a year.

Possibility for an initiation in Kriya Yoga 1 at the beginning of the seminar, if you meet the requirements, and for the initiation in Kriya Yoga 2 at the end of the seminar.

Shared room €191; double room €225; single room €258; dormitory/tent/caravan €165

Use rituals to power our ancestors so that they can ascend to the next higher light worlds. We ourselves experience comfort and acceptance. Also, we can thereby build a new relationship with our deceased or deepen it in a more subtle way. In India, rituals for the deceased are called "Shraddham". These rituals are considered as one of the most important exercises that should be performed regularly by spiritual practitioners. You will learn to do classical Indian Shraddham ceremonies for your ancestors and learn theoretical background.
Shared room €178; double room €213; single room €248; dormitory/tent/caravan €153

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"Nature’s rhythm pulses through every cell of our being. When you are in harmony with this rhythm the universe becomes a symphony..."-Chitra Sukhu

When you are in alignment with your higher purpose you'll find that your life is effortless, playful and contains moments of extreme joy. In this course you will uncover your unique gift. We will explore the universal laws of attraction, destiny and karma.

This will help you to shift perspective and renovate your life. We are all creators; the question is how many of us are creating consciously? Stop being a victim of circumstance and take charge of your life. It's time to reclaim your authentic self... By uncovering your gift and energizing your natural motivation you'll be in the flow of life, in this space you'll be clear and purposeful. In this workshop you'll learn to uncover your unique gift and better manage your energy.

Shared room €411; double room €494; single room €580; dormitory/tent/caravan €344

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This intensive 4-week training introduces all aspects of Yoga theory and practice. You will learn systematic methodology of teaching and will receive an accepted diploma. This training will be held in English without German translation. The seminar can only be booked as a package. read more / details

Shared room €2.374; double room €2.832; single room €3.307; dormitory/tent/caravan €2.011

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Awakening the power of kundalini is the secret to the higher experiences of yoga; it brings increased energy, greater fulfillment in life and spiritual enlightenment. This seminar focuses on both the theoretical and practical aspects of kundalini: the pranic channels (nadis), how to awaken and stabilize higher centers of thought and feeling, the chakras and yantras, and how to visualize and meditate upon them to remove karma and emotional blocks.

Understanding and meditating upon Sri Yantra, the highest of all yantras is the secret to awakening Shakti. By raising Kundalini Shakti (Devi) at the base of the spine through the chakras to join Shiva at the crown of the head, Sahasrara Chakra, you will balance the masculine and feminine aspects of being, bring greater energy and balance to your Yoga practice and to your life.

Shared room €334; double room €407; single room €479; dormitory/tent/caravan €279

This week, you can experience the profound effect of Indian rituals every day, with Vedic recitations. These rituals allow inner collection, heart-opening and much inspiration for the spiritual path.

In addition, you can participate in the open-class activities: daily yoga classes, meditation, guided walks, recitations, drawing of mandalas and much more. You can register for the entire week or only for a few days as an individual guest, booking your room only but having the option of attending talks and classes.

Monday-Friday (rate per day): Shared room €51; double room €67; single room €84

Weekend (Fri-Sun, 2 nights): Shared room €115; double room €148; single room €183.

Please register as an individual guest, indicating the number of days you wish to stay and which type of room you prefer. Email for registration: rezeption(at)yoga-vidya.de

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Do you realize the strength of your touches you are constantly enjoying? Would you like to know her better? We will discuss various concepts of touch, their functions, but also answer questions such as: How does our body and mind react to the touch? How do I massage? Do I do it right? And what oil should I use? We will look at the touch and from the medical point of view and get to know the ‘Marma’ points. And of course, we will study massage. To cover the vast information related to the touch we’ve divided the seminar into 4 modules. Without interfering with each other these modules cover different unique aspects of touch related to Ayurveda.

These 4 complimentary modules are:

• Touch in everyday life
• Using touch as for diagnosis – Nadi Pariksha (pulse diagnostics)
• Touch as a therapeutic tool – Marma therapy, Massage, Abhyanga, Snehana
• Materials used in various procedures and treatments

Shared room €378; double room €460; single room €544; dormitory/tent/caravan €313

Each chakra is represented by a lotus and signifies your spiritual growth from the lower to higher states of consciousness. Simple step-by-step techniques can enable you to understand and develop deeper awareness of the chakras. They involve pranayamas, bandhas, mudras and meditation. As you connect more fully with the chakras, they will help you maintain your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical well-being.

Dr. Nalini Sahay is a student of Swami Satyananda Saraswati. She directs TORCH, an organisation that works with street children and AIDS-infected people in New Delhi. She also teaches therapeutic yoga in schools and hospitals.

Shared room €191; double room €225; single room €258; tent/caravan €165

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Ayurveda is a 5000-year-old system of natural healing that has its origins in the Vedic culture of India. In this workshop for beginners, we will look at: Your “dosha” or specific mind-body type that will allow you to access more energy, sleep better, improve digestion and allow for better overall health. You will get tips for the specific food for your Dosha and daily exercises for more energy.

Shared room €175; double room €209; single room €243; dormitory/tent/caravan €150

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The Kathopanishad is one of the most famous classical Upanishads. It contains the dialogue of Naciketas with Yama, the god of death, when it comes to the highest meaning of life and the overcoming of mortality. The Upanishad also explains visually and beautifully some basic principles of the spiritual path, et al the 'Sreya and Preya Marga' the way of the good and the way of the pleasant. We read passages from the Upanishad, discuss them and meditate on them. You gain access to the archaic-mystical language that can resonate deeply beyond the intellect and touch a deep intuitive knowledge in you.

In addition, you can participate in the open-class activities: daily yoga classes, meditation, guided walks, recitations, drawing of mandalas and much more. You can register for the entire week or only for a few days as an individual guest, booking your room only but having the option of attending talks and classes.

Shared room €178; double room €213; single room €248; dormitory/tent/caravan €153

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“To control the restless mind and perfectly still all thoughts and cravings is the greatest problem of a human being. If he has subjugated the mind, he is the Emperor of emperors. For gaining mastery over the mind, you have to know what it is, how it works, how it deceives you at every turn and by what methods it can be subdued.” - Swami Sivananda

In this seminar, Swami Bodhichitananda, will lead you in an exploration of Swami Sivananda’s writings, teachings of other yogis, and developments in psychology and neuroscience to explore the nature of the mind. We will also look at how the ego manipulates thought and time to hijack us from our highest ideals. You will learn how to use yoga, pranayama and meditation to gain greater self control, inner freedom, and direction in your life.

Shared room €191; double room €225; single room €258; dormitory/tent/caravan €165

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Prana, often referred to as life energy or vital force, is the key to gaining control of the mind, bringing health and vitality to the body. Pranayama is the practice of life force control, prana, in the Yoga System.

There are two types of Pranayama, Hatha Yoga Pranayama and Raja Yoga Pranayama; Hatha Yoga being the physical manipulation of breath to bring the prana into the central channel of the spine, while Raja Yoga uses our own awareness, directing our Consciousness along the Psychic channels in the body. In other words, we use awareness to direct our prana at will. This brings greater prana into the system, energizing us with greater life force, greatly calms the mind for concentration and meditation, and can also be used for directing self-healing to various parts of the body. By energizing our pranic body with greater amounts of life energy, we can also direct it to others for their healing of body and mind. This is the key to psychic healing of oneself and others. Swamiji will guide participants in both theory and practice of the most subtle and direct forms of Raja Yoga pranayama, as well as the basics of Hatha Yoga pranayama.

By control of prana, the mind can be easily controlled, because the mind is fastened to the prana, like the bird to the string. Just as the bird that is tied to a post by a string, after flying here and there, finds its resting place in the post, so also this mind-bird after running hither and thither, in various sensual objects, finds its resting place during deep sleep in the prana.- Swami Sivananda -

Shared room €254; double room €304; single room €355; dormitory/tent/caravan €213

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The Pranic Wellbeing yoga programme uses two simple practices: ujjayi pranayama and khechari mudra. You will learn to restore balance in your life by clearing the ida, pingala and sushumna nadis, awakening your chakras, practicing ujjayi pranayama using the mantra “soham”, and by having a psychic symbol.

Dr. Sahay has been teaching this programme for eight years and has found it to be very effective in assisting people in connecting with their inner selves and with others. It empowers people who are seriously ill. It helps to centre practitioners and restores balance and calmness to their daily lives.

Shared room €408; double room €492; single room €578; tent/caravan €342

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This week, you can experience the profound effect of Indian rituals every day, with Vedic recitations. These rituals allow inner collection, heart-opening and much inspiration for the spiritual path.

In addition, you can participate in the open-class activities: daily yoga classes, meditation, guided walks, recitations, drawing of mandalas and much more. You can register for the entire week or only for a few days as an individual guest, booking your room only but having the option of attending talks and classes.

Monday-Friday (rate per day): Shared room €52; double room €69; single room €86

Weekend (Fri-Sun, 2 nights): Shared room €118; double room €151; single room €186.

Please register as an individual guest, indicating the number of days you wish to stay and which type of room you prefer. Email for registration: rezeption(at)yoga-vidya.de

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You will learn the basics of vedic scriptures, the Upanishads, and details of the Vedanta philosophy, combined with daily practice of vedic meditation. This meditation technique is easily accessible and will rapidly change your life.
Vedic meditation is an effortless mental process that awakens the full spiritual potential and brings deep rest and regeneration. Easy to learn and easy to practice, it garants a remarkable transformation in a short time.

Vedic transformation meditation
- reduces stress, anxiety and fatigue
- improves concentration, focus and memory
- increases energy levels, creativity and self-confidence
- improves sleep patterns and relieves insomnia
- improves quick decision-making ability
- leads to less reactive mental states and higher emotional stability
- and to a feeling of more joy and well-being

The course is based on Swami Dayananda's Vedanta teachings and the authentic teachings of Shankaracharya, the great Vedanta teacher of India, including his Prasthanatrya Bhasyas (commentaries on the main Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita and the Brahma Sutra) and his Prakarana Granthas

Shared room €386; double room €469; single room €555; dormitory/tent/caravan €319

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How can we bring our lives back into harmony with nature and our own true Self? In this seminar, we will explore our relationship with outer nature and our own inner nature. We will spend as much time as possible outdoors, practicing yoga and meditation. Our practice will include various meditations on nature as discovered by forest yogis.

We will also explore the newly emerging field of religious and spiritual naturalism and evolutionary cosmology of such modern spiritual pioneers as Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Thomas Berry, Michael Dowd and the Integral Movement. Updating our views to fit into the new comprehensive worldview of Reality, we will attempt to gain a greater understanding of our place within the Universe. Only by doing this can we truly find Peace, not only for ourselves, but also for humanity and all of Earth’s inhabitants.

Shared room €152; double room €185; single room €220; tent/caravan €125

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Based on the teachings of Swami Satyananda Saraswati, this seminar includes ajapa japa, antar mouna, and chidakasha charan sadhanas. These practices enable you to re-programme your mind to lead a healthier and more spiritual life. You are bound to feel rejuvenated as your prana is balanced.

Krishna says, "Meditation is better than intellectual knowledge." Tantra meditations are ancient tantra techniques that have been nearly forgotten. Swami Satyananda Saraswati, founder of the Bihar School of Yoga, rediscovered them and put them in a form that everyone can understand and practice. Dr. Nalini Sahay passes them on as a direct disciple of Swami Satyananda.

During the seminar you will learn the following meditation techniques:

1. Ajapa Japa: spontaneous recitation of mantras without conscious effort from the heart.
2. Antar Mouna: Concentration on the inner silence.
3. Chidakasha Dharana: Meditation on the psychic space of consciousness behind the forehead. Through these exercises you will learn to relax on the physical, emotional and mental levels; to reprogram your mind to lead a healthy and spiritual life; to concentrate and center yourself better; to strengthen your mind; to better understand the deeper functions of your mind. You will be quiet.

Shared room €191; double room €225; single room €258; tent/caravan €165

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Systematic practice of breathing, including selected asanas, mudras and suryanamaskar, through which one can purify the Nadis completely within 3 months of regular practice. Brings vigour and vitality, stability to the body, clarity in thoughts increase the mindfulness. And can see the positive results in all walks of life. Practice is based on the traditional yoga texts, such as Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Siva Samhitha , Jabala Darshana Upanishad.

Shared room €178; double room €213; single room €248; dormitory/tent/caravan €153

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Most of us are sleeping but we don't know that until we wake up"-Chitra Sukhu

In the Vijnana Bhairava Tantra Shiva expounds on 112 techniques to go beyond ordinary consciousness. In this course we will explore a few of these techniques that will leave you with a feeling of expansion and presence. If these methods are done regularly you can transform your life; that's how powerful these techniques are. You will find yourself more aware and awake.

If you can experience life as it is, without elaboration, then you are there... in the gap, in the moment, in eternity. These techniques will take you there, refining your personality and transforming your life. This experience... this gift... I would like to share with everyone; this is my gift to you....

Shared room €175; double room €209; single room €243; dormitory/tent/caravan €150

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This course will give you tools and techniques to move through life with ease and grace. I know many of you would've loved a guidebook to this journey called life... Well this is the next best thing!

When you live from the state of higher intelligence “Buddhi” you are able to see and feel things as they are, you have access to the whole picture (macro perspective) and in this way you come to know everything is perfect as it is. This will not just be a concept but an actual knowing.
This is the level I live from and I would be happy to share with you how you can get there.

In this course you will:

Learn how to purify the Koshas so that “Buddhi” is expressed in our thoughts, words, and actions. “Buddhi” is our true guide. “Buddhi” is our inner Guru.

• Practice techniques to bring us into the present moment so that you can see and feel how “Buddhi” expresses itself in the world.
• Go over practices that you can use in your everyday life that will strengthen your connection to “Buddhi”
• Learn how to communicate with “Buddhi” consciously. Ask questions and receive answers from your inner Guru.
• Understand and see that we are never alone.

Shared room €386; double room €469; single room €555; dormitory/tent/caravan €319

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In some speeches, films and slideshows, Swami Bodhichitananda shares his personal experiences, how he came to spiritual life, how he moved to India, became a Swami and his encounters with saints and the yogis of India. With photos and video recordings of Swami Sivananda that are not publicly available. So you can enrich your holiday/ individual guest stay, even without booking a special seminar.Of course, during this theme week, the other yoga and meditation offerings are also available for holiday guests: daily yoga classes, meditations, guided walks, recitations, sound yoga classes, mandala painting and much more.No previous knowledge in yoga and meditation necessary. If you are registering online for the theme week, please indicate in the field 'What else do I want to say' under 'Other details' how many days you would like to stay. After that, the price is calculated. Accommodation incl. Full board, yoga classes etc .:

Monday-Friday (rate per day): Shared room €57; double room €78; single room €99

Weekend (Fri-Sun, 2 nights): Shared room €128; double room €172; single room €214.

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We will create our very own Yantra with herbal powders and learn all the details of a Yantras such as points, circles, squares, triangles, their symbolism and effects on your own system.
In the Tantric teachings, the Yantra is the manifestation of the universe itself. Yantra, Mantra, and the Divine that they represent are one. Creating a Yantra in the classical way and chanting the corresponding mantra creates a special divine vibration. This divine energy is awakened within and around us, elevating us to a higher level of consciousness.
Ultimately, the Yantra meditation leads you back to the source of creation. The inauguration of the guided Yantra meditation with visualization techniques and the chanting of the mantra conclude this special weekend.

Shared room €154; double room €188; single room €221; dormitory/tent/caravan €128

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Aradhana Sadhana, based on the teachings of Swami Sivananda and Swami Satyananda Saraswati, aims to bridge the gap that exists between your spiritual practice and daily life. Its objective is to awaken intuition and develop your ability to see your own reflection in others.

The practice of Aradhana Sadhana includes:

• Becoming steady and equipoised
• Enhancing the benefit of asanas with the chanting of mantras
• Pranayamas to balance your nadis
• Pratyahara practices
• Meditation practices
• Having a sense of dedication while doing daily tasks
• Developing awareness and experience of the divine in your daily life
• Being aware of the presence of the divine in all beings

Aradhana Sadhana brings peace and strength. It improves your quality of life, behaviour and thinking patterns, and it enhances your sattvic and creative abilities. This seminar is for all seekers who wish to become intuitive and connected.

Dr. Nalini Sahay is a direct disciple of Swami Satyananda Saraswati; she is guided by the motto “serve, love, give, meditate and realize”.

Shared room €187; double room €220; single room €253; dormitory/tent/caravan €162

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Use rituals to power our ancestors so that they can ascend to the next higher light worlds. We ourselves experience comfort and acceptance. Also, we can thereby build a new relationship with our deceased or deepen it in a more subtle way. In India, rituals for the deceased are called "Shraddham". These rituals are considered as one of the most important exercises that should be performed regularly by spiritual practitioners. You will learn to do classical Indian Shraddham ceremonies for your ancestors and learn theoretical background.

Shared room €178; double room €213; single room €248; dormitory/tent/caravan €153

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This is a rare opportunity to make a breakthrough with your yoga practice! Work intensively on asanas in a relaxed atmosphere. Swami Saradananda's approach is concentrated and systematic. She makes even the most difficult and asanas seem possible to do. Learn special techniques to improve your flexibility, coordination, endurance and strength. The seminar includes 5 hours of asanas daily, as well as sessions of meditation and Sanskrit chanting.

Shared room €187; double room €220; single room €253; tent/caravan €162

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This week is Ram Vakkalanka, Indian Sanskrit expert, talented sitar player and experienced meditation leader will be a guest at Yoga Vidya. Ram passes every morning with a Nada Yoga meditation on his sitar. Every day, even without booking a seminar, you can participate to open workshops on Sanskrit, mantras, chakras and mudras. Ram will also give a kirtan concert. You can experience the heart-opening and healing power of sound!

In addition, you can participate in the open-class activities: daily yoga classes, meditation, guided walks, recitations, drawing of mandalas and much more. You can register for the entire week or only for a few days as an individual guest, booking your room only but having the option of attending talks and classes.

Weekend (Fri-Sun): Shared room €51; double room €67; single room €84; dormitory/tent/caravan €38

Monday – Friday: Shared room €115; double room €148; single room €183; dormitory/tent/caravan €90.

Please register as an ‘individual guest’, indicating the number of days you wish to stay and which type of room you prefer. Email for registration: rezeption(at)yoga-vidya.de

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Learn techniques to develop Clairvoyance. Everyone has the ability to be psychic. In this course you will learn techniques to develop your psychic senses. You can use this ability for your own personal development and also to help your students and clients.

Topics:

• Using the platform of the Yamas and Niyamas of Raja Yoga as the foundation for psychic development.
• Learning and practicing exercises to strengthen the aura, essential for all psychic work
• Clairvoyance: internal visualization exercises to develop the psychic sight.
• Chakras: what are they, how to see, feel and balance them.
• Automatic Writing: to tap into our higher self, ask questions and receive answers.
• Auras: developing clairvoyance to see, interpret and balance them.
• Intuitive Practice: using tools, we’ll practice with others to develop and strengthen our intuitive abilities.
• Pendulum: learn to use the pendulum for easy answers to practical questions about life, health, partnership, jobs and decisions.

What to bring:

• journal
• colored pencils for drawing
• picture of someone you would like to send love and healing to
• pendulum
• open-mindedness towards yoga and spirituality along with a desire to explore new areas of yourself

Shared room €483; double room €568; single room €654; dormitory/tent/caravan €417

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In this seminar, you will learn to bring yourself to a deep state of relaxation and meditation – and how to bring your mind out of this state gradually and effectively. You will practice Nyasa, Pratyahara and Chidakasha Dharana, which facilitate an internalization of the mind. The end result is a highly developed state of awareness and relaxation.

Yoga Nidra is one of Swami Satyananda Saraswati’s major contributions to modern-day spiritual life. He derived the practice from the Tantras, where it is defined as psychic and dynamic sleep. It is a method of relaxing by creating one-pointedness of mind. The seminar leader, Dr. Nalini Sahay, trained with Swamiji at the Bihar School of yoga

Yoga teachers will learn to give detailed explanations of Yoga Nidra, ensuring that they are clear in their comprehension of the subject. With practice, participants will learn to be completely aware and effortlessly relaxed.

Course content

• How Yoga Nidra works at the yogic and scientific levels
• How to remain aware
• What is Nyasa? How is it applied in Yoga Nidra?
• How pratyahara is practiced in Yoga Nidra. Antar Mouna will be taught
• How to become focused and concentrated
• How to remain energized
• How to experience complete relaxation
• Detailed practices of visualization include
• Psychic centre visualization
• Psychic symbol visualization
• Eyebrow centre/Om visualization
• Asana Visualization
• Movement in time
• Rapid image visualization
• Aura visualization
• Golden egg visualization

You will learn detailed practices of visualization which cover:

• Story visualization
• Practices of chidakasha dharana

Prerequisite: Yoga Teachers’ Training + 7-day Yoga Nidra 1 course

Shared room €566; double room €681; single room €786; dormitory/tent/caravan €473

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Sudarsh Namboothiri will be our guest this week. Singing mantras and performing rituals like Arati, Homa and Puja is especially powerful. These help to open in the heart, and the stories of Hindu mythology contain great truths and are a great source of inspiration. A week for your spiritual heart to gain access to inner strength, peace and joy. Gladly instruments can be brought.

Shared room €318; double room €401; single room €486; tent/caravan €254

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During this special week you will be taken on a mystical musical journey to India with dynamic Kirtan: spirited chanting accompanied by harmonium and tablas. Swamiji, with his warm and humorous style, will share episodes from the life of the great saint Ananda Mayi Ma. He will unlock the connection to the female aspect of the divine within each of us. In his Svakriya yoga classes you will experience an energy-intensive dynamic practice, accompanied by mantras. Swamiji manages the Omkareshvar Ma Ashram in central India; he also runs a school for underprivileged children.

You can be there for the entire programme or only a few days.
Price per day: Shared room €56; double room €75; single room €96; dormitory/tent €40

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Study classic Advaita Vedanta in the tradition of Swami Dayananda Saraswati with the well-known Vedanta teachers Neema and Surya in depth and with some humor.

Course Content:

• Taittriya Upanishad (Excerpts - Ananda Valli),
• Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7,
• Selected Verses of the 2nd Chapter of the Bhagavad Gita on "The Person Who Knows",
  The Value of Values
• Selected verses from the 13th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita.
• Classical Vedic chanting,
• Analysis and practice of contemplation and meditative Vedantic techniques based on selected verses of the 6th chapter

This course is not suitable for newcomers.

WELL UNDERSTANDING ENGLISH WITHOUT TRANSLATION!
All rooms have a sink, the bathrooms are newly renovated and shared.

This seminar is excluded from discount promotions.
Shared room €403; double room €520; single room €641; dormitory/tent/caravan €310

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Experience that meditation is your own nature, totally independent of your actions. You will learn practices from the treasure of experiences of Swami Yatidharmananda to stabilize your own praxis and bring it to a deeper level, to extend your intuitive skills, to be here and now, to handle stress, anger and fear in daily life and to find clarity what you expect from your life, a personal transformation.

Shared room €175; double room €209; single room €243; dormitory/tent/caravan €150

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Ancient Yogis prescribed some simple yet very effective practices to sustain high levels of positive energy throughout the day. These practices begin from the moment you wake up from sleep and extend to when you sleep. They enhance your awareness of how the day is flowing, promote mindful living and make every moment a joyful experience. Join us to learn these practices and enrich your experience of life!

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Gheranda Samhita - the 7-fold way to completeness. Accurate and exact description and practice of Kriyas, Asanas, Mudras, Bandhas, Pranayama, Pratyahara and Dhyana. Body and mind are "vessels" for the soul. Through the applied knowledge of these techniques you gain more and more access to intuition, mindfulness and higher experiences.

Learn from this very comprehensive handbook on yoga practice how to refine your own practice through working on the body and mind. Through bodywork this knowledge leads you to more inner peace, calm and serenity and intuitive realization of the highest truth.

The Gheranda Samhita is the most complete handbook of yoga and Kundalini practice ever. It is the teaching of Master Gheranda to his disciple Chanda, who asks him about the 'yoga of the body'- as the foundation of knowledge of the highest reality. She speaks of "ghata yoga" or "ghatastha yoga" and means the work on the "vessel" (gatha = pot, vessel). Physical and astral bodies are the instrument for our soul to express and develop. She teaches a 7fold way to completeness. The 7 chapters correspond to the seven methods of completeness. Each chapter teaches a series of techniques that lead to one of these 7 remedies: purification with kriyas; strength through asanas; durability and strength through mudras; calmness and balance through pratyahara, lightness and energy through pranayama and adapted modes of living; realization of the self by Dhyana; Samadhi. Good health, a flexible body and higher stress resistance are positive side effects.
In particular, Swami Saradananda will guide her refined chakra meditations, which incorporate 30 years of her own practice and teaching experience, as well as special energy and breathing techniques. She has written her own books on both topics.
You get a comprehensive understanding and a deeper perspective. A particularly attractive course for yoga teachers who want to give their lessons and their own practice a new spiritual dimension and depth.

Teaching techniques:

• Lessons. Didactics. Mutual exchange.
• Yoga for advanced, teaching more athletic yoga classes.
• Energetic effects of asanas and pranayamas & energetic and other subtle aspects of teaching yoga
• Energy work with Hatha Yoga
• Handling Kundalini experiences, energy awakenings and awareness enhancement
• Teach chakra meditation and pranic healing
• Teaching pranayama and pranayama variations, breathing classes and workshops as well as Kriya workshops
• Energy Balance of the Yoga Teacher: Preventing Burnout - How do I maintain a good energy level as a yoga teacher?
• Responding to individual questions from your yoga practice. Required Literature: Gheranda Samhita, Bringing Kundalini Energy.

Shared room €714,00; double room €865,00 single room €1.020,00; dormitory/tent/caravan €594,00

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In this seminar on Yogic practices for the management of Depression you will learn how to externalize your mind and energise the systems of your body.

Yogic Practices specifically related to issues of depression will be taught. Cleansing exercise such as kunjal kriya, dynamic asanas, stimulating pranayamas, bandhas and mudras will be explained in this context. Meditative practices, which enable proactive behaviour, will be explained and practiced. All these techniques will encourage the participants to include them in their daily practice, in order to handle symptoms like loneliness, anxiety, agitation, insomnia, loss of appetite, memory loss, inertia and excessive worrying.

Depression is one of the most common illnesses, although it remains undiagnosed for years. It is equally common in men and women. It presents itself in diverse ways. It can remain hidden to both patient and doctor. Many people are in denial that they are depressed as they do not feel sad. Depression has numerous symptoms. It can present itself as a physical illness, which is vague and difficult to explain on a purely physical basis. Modern treatment is usually based on anti-depressant drugs and psychotherapy.

A combination of drug management and yoga therapy can help the mind to remain consistent and uplifted. By doing the Yogic practices continuous inner healing will take place restoring balance and harmony.

Shared room €400; double room €482; single room €566; dormitory/tent/caravan €335

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Swami Yatidharmananda will be our guest this week. You will have the opportunity to experience an authentic Swami and master. You can personally experience how inspiring the presence of an Indian master can be! All this in conjunction with a variety of yoga classes, lectures and relaxation exercises.

Shared room €324; double room €409; single room €496; tent/caravan €259

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A magnificent course to learn more about Yantras, the holy geometries of healing energies and to come to know better the different manifestations of the cosmic energies and how to connect with the geometric structures and colors. Visual techniques will be added with Mudras and chanting of Mantras, to make this course to a powerful, healing experience. Knowledge about visual meditation is advantageous, but not necessary.

Shared room €386; double room €469; single room €555; dormitory/tent/caravan €319

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Swami Nivedanananda will be our guest this week. Every day he will perform Indian rituals and recite powerful Vedic mantras. You get a deep insight into lived Indian Bhakti Yoga and in the diversity of Indian rituals. You will have the opportunity to experience these events with an authentic Swami and master. You can personally experience how inspiring the presence of an Indian master can be! All this in conjunction with a variety of yoga classes, lectures and relaxation exercises.

Shared room €324; double room €409; single room €496; tent/caravan €259

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Tantric technique of purifying the pranic channels and depicting the 51 sanskrit letters in one’s body, which increase the capacity of Annamaya kosha, pranamaya and manomaya Kosha and brings clarity in vijnanamaya kosha and naturally leads to Ananda. This is the proper way to start the mantra sadhana. Then only it helps to absorb all the effects of mantra properly.

Shared room €378; double room €460; single room €544; dormitory/tent/caravan €313

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This advanced course is designed for those who wish to deepen their knowledge of yoga and yoga therapy. Students will learn the basic concepts of Panchakosha Tattwa (the five sheaths of life), aadhi (stress), vyadhi (disease), and aadhija vyadhi (psychosomatic ailment).

They will be introduced to the techniques used in Yoga Therapy and Yogic Physiotherapy: breathing movements, asanas, pranayamas, shat kriyas (cleansing exercises), cyclic relaxation, prana channeling, and various meditation techniques. Yoga therapy works on many levels to erase psychosomatic ailments and alleviate such diseases as asthma and allergy, back pain, knee pain, headache and migraine, arthritis, anxiety and depression, and muscular dystrophy.

After consultation with the patient, the therapist recommends and teaches various techniques. The patient then practices on his/her own until the illness is controlled or cured. Yoga Vasishta, Taitariya Upanishad, Prasna Upanishad, Yoga Sutra, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita, and Bhagavad Gita are among the traditional texts that provide the theory, as well as the practices, used in Yoga Therapy.
This course places emphasis on experiencing the wisdom of yoga, rather than merely acquiring information.
Shared room €2.374; double room €2.832; single room €3.307; dormitory/tent/caravan €2.011

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Pawanmuktasana are special and effective series of exercises that relax your mind and make your body supple. They can be practiced at any age and bring you both mental and emotional and physical support. They are good for all joints and give you balance and well-being. Your body becomes more flexible, your energy flows and your mind becomes clear.

Shared room €191; double room €225; single room €258; dormitory/tent/caravan €165

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Ramayana, written by Valmiki, invites us to expand our understanding of Yoga beyond the mat. Ramayana shows us how life is Yoga and Yoga is life! Ramayana teaches us how to be perfectly human in the face of the challenges of life. It teaches us the essence of Yoga in the form of a story…the story of our lives, with its characters representing various aspects of our life and being. Ramayana throws light on the purpose of life as well as the life of purpose. We can find strands of Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga as well as Karma Yoga in Ramayana. Join us to explore this wonderful ancient Yogic text.

Shared room €178; double room €213; single room €255; dormitory/tent/caravan €153

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"The universe is constantly listening to your thoughts and answers… every moment of every day you are in a dialogue with life... Look at your life and you will know your thoughts… life is your thoughts solidified..." - Chitra Sukhu

You are conditioned to see with your physical senses, but the subtle senses are needed for the inner journey. Using the outer world as our laboratory, we will experiment with awareness.

In this seminar we'll explore the Law of Attraction and the link between the inner reality and the outer manifestation. There will be practical exercises to effect change. Learn how to manipulate energy through meditation and mantras, and how to speak the language of the universe.

Set your intention for this workshop and come join us as we make your dream the reality.

Shared room €178; double room €213; single room €248; dormitory/tent/caravan €153

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Can you remember your dreams? What do they tell you about your life? Learn to be awake and attentive in your dreams and learn to control them. With the help of Yoga Nidra techniques, you gain access to deep sleep periods, which allows you to contact your higher self and light beings.
The lucid conscious dreaming is barely explored and holds many secrets about your life.
If your mind is scattered during the day, your dreams will be scattered, distorted and unstable. If your mind is clear, focused and stable throughout the day, it will reflect in your dreams. If you are awake and attentive during the dream state, you can influence your dreams. They gain in importance and effectiveness. You can penetrate deeper layers of your mind and have a better memory and consciousness in everyday life.
With the help of Yoga Nidra techniques you gain access to the deep sleep phase in full consciousness. This allows you to contact your higher self and also beings of light.
Dream Yoga seminar content:

• The four levels of consciousness. Dream, deep sleep state and Turiya, the 4th level
• Dream Yoga story and benefits
• What is lucid dreaming?
• Learn appropriate dream techniques
• Practical techniques to move you consciously in the various levels of consciousness
• Use intuition, creativity, and higher intelligence through these practices
• Purify the koshas and gain higher awareness

Shared room €231; double room €280; single room €333; dormitory/tent/caravan €192

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Yin Yoga is a yoga style which helps you to relax deeply. You will find your own way into the asana according to your own body. And in this comfortable relaxed posture of the muscles you let go, relax, in a way that very deep levels of your physical tissue can be reached, that are called fascias. As the postures are hold for a longer while, you can go very well into an inner calmness, witness your mental processes and let also go mentally. This will give you a special kind of relaxation. In english.Shared room €178; double room €213; single room €248; dormitory/tent/caravan €153

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If you have been practicing asanas, pranayamas, mudras and bandhas regularly for two years or more, you may be ready to learn Kriya Yoga. These twenty powerful practices constitute a conflict-free, non-confrontational set of exercises for awakening your inner power. Kriya Yoga techniques enable you to open the chakras, purify the nadis, and awaken Kundalini Shakti.

After completing this course, it is suggested that you continue with the practice for thirty minutes daily, in the manner specified. The various practices harmonize the pranic forces within your body. They help you to attain bliss, peace, and tranquillity. Vipareeta karani, mudra amrit pan, mudras and bandhas regulate your system. The degenerative process is reversed as the sahasrara chakra is stimulated. This improves the functioning of all bodily organs, systems, mind and emotions.

Traditionally, these techniques were never taught publicly, but were communicated verbally from guru to disciple. Paramahamsa Swami Satyanandaji first taught these kriyas in the early 1960s because he felt that Kriya Yoga fulfils the needs of spiritual enlightenment in this millennium. Dr. Sahay is a direct disciple of Swami Satyanandaji, carrying on his teachings.

Shared room €393; double room €473; single room €555; dormitory / tent / caravan €329

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Swami Yatidharmananda will be our guest this week. You will have the opportunity to experience an authentic Swami and master. You can personally experience how inspiring the presence of an Indian master can be! All this in conjunction with a variety of yoga classes, lectures and relaxation exercises.

Shared room €324; double room €409; single room €496; tent/caravan €259

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Awakening the power of kundalini is the secret to the higher experiences of yoga; it brings increased energy, greater fulfillment in life and spiritual enlightenment. This seminar focuses on both the theoretical and practical aspects of kundalini: the pranic channels (nadis), how to awaken and stabilize higher centers of thought and feeling, the chakras and yantras, and how to visualize and meditate upon them to remove karma and emotional blocks.

Understanding and meditating upon Sri Yantra, the highest of all yantras is the secret to awakening Shakti. By raising Kundalini Shakti (Devi) at the base of the spine through the chakras to join Shiva at the crown of the head, Sahasrara Chakra, you will balance the masculine and feminine aspects of being, bring greater energy and balance to your Yoga practice and to your life.

Shared room €400; double room €482; single room €566; dormitory/tent/caravan €335

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Introduce your students to the concept of chakras and how they relate to yoga practice, as you deepen your own understanding. This seminar will look at the functions and reciprocal influences of the chakras on each other and on the unconscious and conscious minds. As an advanced training for yoga teachers, it is unique in its practical as well as its theoretical approach to this much talked about topic.

Adapt your yoga practice to move energy upward to higher consciousness. Access the equally important “step-down” work of these swirling vortexes of subtle energy. This seminar looks at ways that you and your students can use the chakras to manifest your ideas and dreams into a more creative embodiment. Swami Saradananda is recognized as an international authority on Chakras.

Her books include:

• “Chakra Meditation”
• “The Essential Guide to Chakras”
• “The Power of Breath”

Shared room €653; double room €770; single room €889; tent/caravan €1560

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The healing sounds of the sitar, played from Ram Vakkalanka, will bring your meditation praxis to a deeper level. You learn different meditation techniques together with Mantras and Mudras. Music will meet you as a source of healing, especially for the nerve system and the energetic levels and also as a way to progress spiritual life. Introduction into the differences of Sattva, Rajas and Tamas in the music and the force of Indian Ragas to body, mind and soul.

Shared room €178; double room €213; single room €248; dormitory/tent/caravan €153

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How can we bring our lives back into harmony with nature and our own true Self? In this seminar, we will explore our relationship with outer nature and our own inner nature. We will spend as much time as possible outdoors, practicing yoga and meditation. Our practice will include various meditations on nature, these were discovered by forest yogis.

We will also explore the newly emerging field of religious and spiritual naturalism and evolutionary cosmology of such modern spiritual pioneers as Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Thomas Berry, Michael Dowd and the Integral Movement. Updating our views to fit into the new comprehensive worldview of Reality, we will attempt to gain a greater understanding of our place within the Universe. Only by doing this can we truly find Peace, not only for ourselves, but also for humanity and all of Earth’s inhabitants.

Shared room €191; double room €225; single room €258; tent/caravan €165

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"Most of us are sleeping but we don't know that until we wake up"-Chitra Sukhu

In the Vijnana Bhairava Tantra Shiva expounds on 112 techniques to go beyond ordinary consciousness. In this course we will explore a few of these techniques that will leave you with a feeling of expansion and presence. If these methods are done regularly you can transform your life; that's how powerful these techniques are. You will find yourself more aware and awake.

If you can experience life as it is, without elaboration, then you are there... in the gap, in the moment, in eternity. These techniques will take you there, refining your personality and transforming your life. This experience... this gift... I would like to share with everyone; this is my gift to you....

Shared room €198; double room €241; single room €284; dormitory/tent/caravan €168

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Mindfulness and meditation are important components of felt satisfaction in life.

With his extensive spiritual and psychotherapeutic knowledge E. Shanmug shows you in his lively, brilliant lectures the effect of mindfulness on recognizing, so that you can change obsolete patterns. You get a deep understanding of mindfulness and meditation in theory and practice.
Mindfulness is the focus of consciousness on the present moment. Mindfulness enhances the confrontation with the present and leads to a better understanding of how thoughts and feelings affect our health and quality of life. Mindfulness can be cultivated through the practice of meditation. Mindful meditation is formalized in programs such as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) as well as other programs. Mindfulness is an inherent human ability that has been experienced in meditation for millennia. What's new is the scientific interest in mindfulness and meditation in medicine, psychology, social work and economics.

You don’t meditate to “make a killing.” You do it so work doesn’t kill you. When I collapsed in April 2007, I was—by our society’s definition—very successful, but by any sane definition of success, I was not,” also says Arianna Huffington,founder of The Huffington Post . “As long as our culture defines success as money and power, we’re stuck on a treadmill of stress, sleep deprivation, and burnout.”

The statistics show that we do not know how to relax properly. And although meditation helps a lot,  42% of people listen to their mobile phone while on vacation. We take less vacation than we deserve. At the same time, according to a Gallup survey, 70% admit being overwhelmed at the workplace or having taken off the job. It's the hamster wheel of today: never checking out at the job, always just checking in.
Mindfulness can be a tool and meditation can be a way of teaching people to cope with their everyday routine, causing the problems that originally made them seek refuge in meditation. Real mindfulness needs to be connected with others, with the community and the wider environment. Meditation is not there to be successful. Meditation helps you to step out. Every time we break our habits through mindfulness and meditation-whether we're checking our smartphone during a conversation, defensively responding to a colleague's comment, or something else-we weaken our conditioning. Through mindfulness and meditation we create new furrows, new nerve connections in the brain. In the future, we will less often fall into the old trap of settling for inefficient survival strategies that are not efficient. Mindfulness gradually improves not only our own work habits, but also our work environment.

20 reasons to practice mindfulness and meditation:
1. Mindfulness improves your health.
2. Increases the immune function.
3. Meditation reduces pain, reduces inflammation at the cellular level.
4. Meditation increases your happiness.
5. Increases positive emotions.
6. Mindfulness reduces depression.
7. Mindfulness reduces anxiety.
8. Reduces stress. It improves your social life.
9. Increases social skills and emotional intelligence.
10. Meditation makes you more compassionate.
11. Lets you feel less lonely. It boosts your self-control.
12.Meditation and mindfulness improve your ability to regulate your emotions.
13. Improves your introspection ability and positively changes your brain.
14. Strenghens the brain cells.
15. Enlarges the brain areas associated with emotional regulation, positive emotions and self-control.
16. Increases the thickness of the cerebral cortex related to attentiveness and productivity.
17. Increases focus and mindfulness.
18. Increases the ability to multitask.
19. Improves memory.
20. Improves your creativity and unconventional thinking. It makes you wise.
Daily yoga, meditation and mantra singing.

Shared room €408; double room €492; single room €578; tent/caravan €342

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Exhausted from everyday life? This seminar will enable you to regenerate in no time: Enjoy your body in motion and in relaxation. After each asana class you will feel like a new person - full of power and energy, joy and ease that will linger for a long time. You will get new ideas for your own exercise practice and, if you are a yoga teacher, for your teaching as well. With true Spanish vibrancy and warmth, Gauri leads you to new experiences and complete relaxation in the asanas.

Shared room €408; double room €492; single room €578 

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This week Swami Yatidharmananda isour guest at the Yoga Vidya Ashram North Sea. As a direct disciple of Swami Chidananda, he tells in a humorous way of experiences and anecdotes that he had with his master. The whole thing is supplemented with mantra singing and yogic deep relaxation (Yoga Nidra). So that you have the opportunity, even without a special seminar to book, to experience an authentic Indian Swami and master. Learn how inspiring the presence of Indian masters can be!

Of course, the other individual guest options are also available to you: daily yoga classes, meditations, guided walks, recitations, Klangyogastunde, Mandala painting u.v.m. If you are registering online, please indicate in the field 'What else would I like to say' below 'Other details' how many days you would like to stay. After that, the price is calculated. Accommodation incl. Full board, yoga classes etc .:

Monday-Friday (rate per day): Shared room €57; double room €78; single room €99; dormitory/tent/caravan €40.

Weekend (Fri-Sun, 2 nights): Shared room €128; double room €172; single room €214; dormitory/tent/caravan €90´6.

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A joyful and inspiring retreat with Swami Saradananda.Holidays and spiritual festivals remind us of the deeper meaning of life. They cheer us up, give us something to look forward to and interrupt the monotony of everyday life. Take a mystical journey with Swami Saradananda to understand the meaning, symbolism and timing of yogic customs and holy feasts and holidays. You get lots of suggestions to do the right thing at the right time in the right place. A retreat that will give your yoga practice an undreamt-of depth and connect you to a higher purpose in life.

Shared room € 397; double room €481; single room €566; tent/caravan €331

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This is an introduction to Kriya Yoga, the “meditation practice of a higher era”, revived by the deathless Himalayan Yogi Babaji. Experience for yourself the theory, tradition and practice of Kriya Yoga.

Swami Bodhichtitananda will teach the basic techniques:

• Meditation based on breathing and the practice of Hamsa
• Anahata Shabdha: the power of OM and sound in meditation
• Spinal Breathing meditation for purifying and releasing psychic blockages, gaining control over your life force, and developing deeper concentration.
• Complementary asana classes
• Kriya Yoga Initiation: this will be offered on the last day for those who have participated fully in the seminar, felt a real connection with the practice and are ready to continue with a daily practice of the techniques.

Swami Bodhichitananda will introduce you to the ancient and original Kriya Yoga tradition of Mahavatar Babaji, the deathless Yogi legend who has wandered the Himalayas for ages, and in modern times reintroduced the lost science Kriya Yoga for a new age of emerging higher consciousness.

Kriya Yoga is considered one of the easiest and fastest ways to gain control of the mind and prana, to develop strong concentration, peace of mind, and a great sense of “coming home” to one’s own self. Swamiji will give all the Yogic and Meditation practices necessary to begin a steady meditation practice, and preparation for initiation into Kriya Yoga as well as the Energization Exercises, a set of 39 Exercises developed by Paramahansa Yogananda for gaining control of the Prana(Life Energy), being able to direct it at will to various body parts for healing and revitalization, and gaining control of the restless mind.

At the end of the seminar, Swami will offer full Initiation into the higher practices of Kriya Yoga to those Yogis/Yoginis sincerely wishing & ready to develop a regular practice. SwamiBodhichitananda Saraswati is authorized as a Kriya Yoga Acharya in the lineage of Paramahamsa Yogananda by H.H. Swami Jnanananda Giri, a great Kriya Yoga Master of the Himalayas, and with blessings of H.H. Swami Chidananda, successor to Swami Sivananda.

Shared room €400; double room €482; single room €566; tent/caravan €335

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The healing sounds of the sitar, played from Ram Vakkalanka, will bring your meditation praxis to a deeper level. You learn different meditation techniques together with Mantras and Mudras. Music will meet you as a source of healing, especially for the nerve system and the energetic levels and also as a way to progress spiritual life. Introduction into the differences of Sattva, Rajas and Tamas in the music and the force of Indian Ragas to body, mind and soul.

Shared room €386; double room €496; single room €555; dormitory/tent/caravan €319

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"Nature’s rhythm pulses through every cell of our being. When you are in harmony with this rhythm the universe becomes a symphony..."-Chitra Sukhu

When you are in alignment with your higher purpose you'll find that your life is effortless, playful and contains moments of extreme joy. In this course you will uncover your unique gift. We will explore the universal laws of attraction, destiny and karma.

This will help you to shift perspective and renovate your life. We are all creators; the question is how many of us are creating consciously? Stop being a victim of circumstance and take charge of your life. It's time to reclaim your authentic self... By uncovering your gift and energizing your natural motivation you'll be in the flow of life, in this space you'll be clear and purposeful. In this workshop you'll learn to uncover your unique gift and better manage your energy.

Shared room €424; double room €516; single room €610; dormitory/tent/caravan €352

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Based on the teachings of Swami Sivananda and Swami Satyananda, Dr. Nalini Sahay has developed a system of prana healing that helps release blocked energy; it opens the chakras and enables prana to flow smoothly. Like Reiki, these techniques have a profound impact on physical and mental health, both in self-healing and in the healing of others.

Dr. Sahay has been able to show the efficiency of these techniques in healing illnesses; she has used them in her work with AIDS victims and homeless people in the slums of Delhi. The techniques can also support drug addicts, alcoholics and others in overcoming their addictions.

You will learn to harmonize your energies to heal different levels of your being, as well as transmit prana healing energy to others. Dr. Sahay puts great emphasis on not accepting money for transmission of prana healing energy. The course includes valuable and easily applicable techniques for yoga teachers, health practitioners, social workers, psychotherapists, nurses and everybody who wants to help people who have problems. Dr. Sahay teaches in English with German translation.

Shared room €653; double room €770; single room €889; dormitory/tent/caravan €560

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Swami Nivedanananda will be our guest this week. Every day he will perform Indian rituals and recite powerful Vedic mantras. You will have the opportunity to experience these events with an authentic Swami and master.

You can also participate in daily yoga classes, meditation, guided walks, chanting, drawing of yantras and much more. You may choose to register for the entire week or only for a few days as an individual guest, booking your room only but having the option of attending talks and classes.

Monday-Friday (rate per day): Shared room €51; double room €67; single room €84

Weekend (Fri-Sun, 2 nights): Shared room €115; double room €148; single room €183.

Please register as an individual guest, indicating the number of days you wish to stay and which type of room you prefer. Email for registration: rezeption(at)yoga-vidya.de

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Learn to use your hands to better direct your energy to enhance your meditation and self-healing. Mudras are hand positions that enable you to seal psychic energies into specific channels within your subtle body. They are potent spiritual tools that can enhance the purification and good health of your physical, mental and psychic being. With regular practice, mudras can sharpen and expand your spiritual wisdom. They help to restore balance within the microcosm and bring it into harmony with the macrocosm.

In this seminar, Swami Saradananda introduces you to the basic energetic concepts of working with mudras. The weekend promises to be unique in its practical as well as theoretical approach. You will learn about the subtle energies in the hands and each finger. They will also be encouraged to experience putting this information into practice, using your own hands.

The morning asana classes will focus on hand health and flexibility. This programme promises to be especially helpful for everyone who works at a computer.

Shared room €191; double room €225; single room €258; dormitory/tent/caravan €165

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A very special experience: asanas to the classical sounds of the sitar, to powerful mantras and mudras harmonize the chakras. The purification, activation and opening of the chakras (energy centers) can have a transforming effect. Ram is a master of sitar and mantras. He and Kaivalya accompany you on your journey through the chakras. Shared room €178; double room €213; single room €248; dormitory/tent/caravan €153

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Swami Nivedanananda will be our guest this week. Every day he will perform Indian rituals and recite powerful Vedic mantras. You will have the opportunity to experience these events with an authentic Swami and master.

You can also participate in daily yoga classes, meditation, guided walks, chanting, drawing of yantras and much more. You may choose to register for the entire week or only for a few days as an individual guest, booking your room only but having the option of attending talks and classes.

Monday-Friday (rate per day): Shared room €52; double room €69; single room €86

Weekend (Fri-Sun, 2 nights): Shared room €118; double room €151; single room €186.

Please register as an individual guest, indicating the number of days you wish to stay and which type of room you prefer. Email for registration: rezeption(at)yoga-vidya.de

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A yoga retreat for introspection and creative creation of your life story. With your body, mind and creativity you will find innovative ways to unravel and re-create your personal story. Engage your subconscious mind through intuitive writing and experience the connection of yoga movements, breathing and the written word. The retreat offers you a sheltered space where you can immerse yourself in your personal story and transform it to give your life journey a new direction. Applied techniques: diary writing, developing stories and myths, dream analysis.Shared room €397; double room €481; single room €566; dormitory/tent/caravan €331

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Ram Vakkalanka, an indian Sanskrit expert, talented sitar player and experienced meditation leader will be a guest at Yoga Vidya.

Vedic astrology can help you fulfill your full potential in your life! In this seminar you will learn basic knowledge of Vedic astrology and look at birth charts that will give you insights into Karma and Dharma. With valuable tips for analyzing birth charts that can help you and others recognize and fulfill their own responsibilities in life.

Shared room €178; double room €213; single room €248; dormitory/tent/caravan €153

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This is a unique opportunity to explore new spiritual depths and enjoy the satsang of an internationally renowned teacher of yoga and meditation. Remove yourself from your everyday life; immerse yourself in the spiritual energy of meditation. Dive deep into your practice; gain new inspiration and insights.

Swami Saradananda is an inspiring teacher who will help you to deepen and refine your practice. Her extended meditations, combined with daily periods of silence, will lead you to an integral experience and a heightened state of awareness.

Shared room €397; double room €481; single room €566

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Swami Nivedanananda will be our guest this week. Every day he will perform Indian rituals and recite powerful Vedic mantras. You will have the opportunity to experience these events with an authentic Swami and master.

You can also participate in daily yoga classes, meditation, guided walks, chanting, drawing of yantras and much more. You may choose to register for the entire week or only for a few days as an individual guest, booking your room only but having the option of attending talks and classes.

Monday-Friday (rate per day): Shared room €57; double room €78; single room €99

Weekend (Fri-Sun, 2 nights): Shared room €128; double room €172; single room €214.

Please register as an individual guest, indicating the number of days you wish to stay and which type of room you prefer. Email for registration: rezeption(at)yoga-vidya.de

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With deep Vedanta knowledge and stories about the path to self-growth and self-discovery, you gain access to your own path. In doing so, you will learn how valuable even serious obstacles in your life can be for growth. With the recognition of behavioral patterns and the practice of self-observation, you will be able to take important steps.

Shared room €178; double room €213; single room €248; dormitory/tent/caravan €153

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Viveka Chudamani (The Crest-Jewel of Discrimination), Sankaracharya's masterpiece of Advaita Vedanta philosophy, provides the central theme of this course. Shankara composed many sub-texts from the Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita, which are called Prakarana Granthas, with the objective of bringing the message of the Vedas and Upanishads to lay people. Viveka Chudamani, as the name implies, is the crowning achievement of these texts.

Narayani, one of our favourite and most experienced yoga instructors, enhances the course with intense and precise asana practice.

Shared room €714; double room €865; single room €1.020; dormitory/tent/caravan €594

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Prayer - devotion and practice help you to free yourself from dependencies and external circumstances. In this week you will learn how prayer can lead you to inner freedom. Solving everything outside of prayer achieves the "Calm down of the movements in the mind" (Yoga Sutra I-2).In addition, you can participate in the open-class activities: daily yoga classes, meditation, guided walks, recitations, drawing of mandalas and much more. You can register for the entire week or only for a few days as an individual guest, booking your room only but having the option of attending talks and classes.

Monday-Friday (rate per day): Shared room €53; double room €69; single room €86; dormitory/tent/caravan €38

Weekend (Fri-Sun, 2 nights): Shared room €118; double room €151; single room €186; dormitory/tent/caravan €91

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With deep Vedanta knowledge and stories about the path to self-growth and self-discovery, you gain access to your own path. In doing so, you will learn how valuable even serious obstacles in your life can be for growth. With the recognition of behavioral patterns and the practice of self-observation, you will be able to take important steps.

Shared room €178; double room €213; single room €248; dormitory/tent/caravan €153

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How can you escape the stress as the input becomes more and more? Vedanta shifts your attention away from your own mind and the busy outside back to yourself. Change your life for more joy and fulfillment by changing your perspective. The path leads from our instinctive, automatic flow of thoughts and emotions to a more conscious thinking and eventually to an independence from thinking. Shared room €386; double room €469; single room €555; dormitory/tent/caravan €319

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Your body-mind system is a subtle powerful antenna that constantly receives and transmits energy. As an experienced yoga master, Swami Saradananda introduces you to the powerful techniques of mantras, mudras, yantras and mandalas that purify your physical, mental and psychic body. Through regular practice, the methods you learn here sharpen and expand your spiritual wisdom. They help you achieve balance within your microcosm and bring it into harmony with the macrocosm. They support your meditation practice and help you find inner peace.

Shared room €397; double room €481; single room €566; dormitory/tent/caravan €331

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In the time of Navaratri is worshiped the Divine Mother nine days. Daily Puja, chanting, Homa and Karma Yoga. Price on request or on Karma Yoga Basis.

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Yoga Vashishta - an unbeatable guide to happiness in the midst of all the vicissitudes of life! Look forward to a very special, one of a time seminar: highest philosophical wisdom, sensitively, intuitively and wisely interpreted and explained.

The main topics are the same as in the intensive training A7, but there's additional lectures from 2pm-3:45pm and other teaching techniques- for those who have already attended an A-training.

The Yoga Vasishta is one of the most important Jnana Yoga writings. Prince Rama is desperate about the suffering of the world and seeks a deeper meaning in life. So the wise Vasishta explains him the highest wisdom of Vedanta, the philosophy of Oneness. The work is full of incredible stories - sometimes funny, often surreal stories, in parallel universes and worlds - to show us the illusionary nature of this world and our usual notions of "me" and "world". However, the Yoga Vasishta is not a work for scholars for the unworldly.
Their basic message is: Realize that behind and in all whats relative there's one single absolute manifested Truth. Realize that you are in fact Brahman, pure consciousness and break free from all limiting identifications so that you can act imprisoned and free in this world. This is the way to overcome suffering and live happily.

Teaching techniques. Didactics. Individual corrections

• Teaching groups with mixed levels
• meditation with children - what is possible and how
• Yoga for teenagers
• General principles of didactics and methodology
• Fundamentals of motivation
• How can I motivate participants to practice and challenge themselves?
• Abstract meditation techniques in Hatha Yoga lessons for beginners
• Pre-exercises and variations of the Yoga Vidya series for beginners

Required literature:
"The Yoga Vidya Asana Book", "Yoga Vidya Yoga Teacher Handbook", "Yoga Vasishta" (Eng. Edition, published by Yoga Vidya Verlag)

Shared room €714; double room €865; single room €1.020; dormitory/tent/caravan €594

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Yoga Vashishta - an unbeatable guide to happiness in the midst of all the vicissitudes of life! Look forward to a very special, one of a time seminar: highest philosophical wisdom, sensitively, intuitively and wisely interpreted and explained.

The main topics are the same as in the intensive training A7, but there's additional lectures from 2pm-3:45pm and other teaching techniques- for those who have already attended an A-training. The Yoga Vasishta is one of the most important Jnana Yoga writings. Prince Rama is desperate about the suffering of the world and seeks a deeper meaning in life. So the wise Vasishta explains him the highest wisdom of Vedanta, the philosophy of Oneness. The work is full of incredible stories - sometimes funny, often surreal stories, in parallel universes and worlds - to show us the illusionary nature of this world and our usual notions of "me" and "world". However, the Yoga Vasishta is not a work for scholars for the unworldly.
Their basic message is: Realize that behind and in all whats relative there's one single absolute manifested Truth. Realize that you are in fact Brahman, pure consciousness and break free from all limiting identifications so that you can act imprisoned and free in this world. This is the way to overcome suffering and live happily.

Teaching techniques and hatha yoga

• Lesson design, didactics and individual corrections
• Beginners, especially: corrections and assistance
• Intermediate: corrections and assistance
• Yoga Therapy. Yoga for special problems. Mutual exchange.
• Yoga for the Heart (Ornish Program)
• Yoga for the back
• Yoga for joint problems
• Yoga for breathing problems (asthma and others)
• Yoga for psychosomatic complaints
• Yoga also in a wheelchair. Gentle variation of the Yoga Vidya series for people with physical ailments. Teaching relaxation workshops.
• Responding to individual questions from your teaching practice

Hatha Yoga

• Learn advanced techniques
• Shank Prakshalama, the complete colon cleansing to purify the whole organism
• Hatha Yoga and Sports: Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal System. Structure of the muscle. How are the muscles influenced by the practice of yoga?
• Yoga as a endurance, flexibility, strength and coordination training
• Relaxation and stress management. General adjustment principle.
• Scientific research on the effects of yoga
• Relaxation techniques
• Mental training
• Yoga and health
• Yoga in daily life
• Health insurance and yoga

Alternatively, also as F7 bookable: With additional Vedanta lectures (instead of stress management and training theory). F7 also has other teaching techniques.

Required literature:
"The Yoga Vidya Asana Book", "Yoga Vidya Yoga Teacher Handbook", "Yoga Vasishta" (Eng. Edition, published by Yoga Vidya Verlag)

Shared room €714; double room €865; single room €1.020; dormitory/tent/caravan €594

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Marmas are the meridian point system of Ayurveda, corresponding to organs, nerves, and bodily systems. Through manipulation of Marmas by means of Abhyanga (massage), Mardana (acupressure), Aromatherapy, Pranic healing, Herbs (lepa), Raktamokshan (blood letting), Marma puncture, and Agni karma, the Prana (life energy) can be directed to remove blockages and stimulate energy flow, thus resulting in a healthy state of body, mind and spirit.

The programme includes:

• Introduction of Marma Therapy
• History of Marma Therapy
• Marma and Chakra
• Marma and constitutions
• Marma and Pulse Diagnosis
• Marma and Tongue Diagnosis
• Types of Marma treatment
• Psychological aspect of Marma therapy
• Marma location and identification
• Marma and disorders
• Marma and Ayurvedic oils
• Marma meditation

Shared room €653; double room €770; single room €889; dormitory/tent/caravan €560

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Yogatherapie advanced training is meant for Yogatherapists or for Yogateachers who want to specialise in this subject.

In all aspects of life - Yoga, Ayurveda, arts, science, society and politics, we always deal with mind. Without mind /psyche (intellect, conscious and not conscious parts) nothing can work out. Everything is determined by the mind, its skills and how it is shaped.

In this advanced training we collect the knowledge of past and present of mind, mood, psyche from various traditions and we will try to put it into a structure which is understandable by modern man.

Yogatherapists can get a deeper understanding of what they have learned in the previous course and they will get practical tools for their work as therapists. Yogateachers will get a better understanding of the mind and psyche and the way they work.

The topics of this advandced course are:

• Mental hygiene
• Psychology of Yoga
• Relationship between body, mind and soul
• The senses and the mind
• Prana as a part of the mind
• The 4 aspects of the mind
• Causes, background information and effective dealing with autoimmune sicknesses
• Training in details, theory and practical exercises: fear, depression, stress management, strengthening of the immune system
• Special yoga exercises for various disorders
• Mantra relaxation techniques in several sequences
• Prana guidance - relaxation technique

Requirements:Yoga therapy training or Yoga teacher training (min. 200 hours). The knowledge of the yoga model of the human mind is required.

Certificate/exam: Upon completion and exam you will be awarded a Yogatherapie Training Certificate level 2 - “Yoga Psychology and the immune system”, Yogateachers without the previous Yogatherapy Training Course will get a certificate of advanced training in “Yoga Psychology and the immune system”. Around 140 hours.

Shared room €1.074; double room €1.273 single room €1.481; dormitory/tent/caravan €915

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In this Bhagavad Gita course training, your knowledge of Vedanta teaching is deepened and concretized. You will learn the systematic structure and process of an 8-week Bhagavad Gita course.

The Bhagavad Gita, in the classical canon of the Vedanta scriptures, is the text that sets forth the supreme truth (brahmavidya), but also deals with how an aspirant can develop the spiritual instruments and prepare them for the understanding of the highest truth (yogasastra). Therefore, the Bhagavad Gita also teaches karma and bhakti yoga to resolve our tendency to of liking and disliking by focusing on Ishvara. In the Gita various techniques are explained and the explanations are made from different perspectives. The challenges of Arjuna can be found in all our lives. Therefore, this doctrine can help us to see and live our lives from an objective point of view, so that we can take more responsibility and ultimately live in freedom.

Training content of the Bhagavad Gita course training:

• Theory and practice of designing a Bhagavad Gita course
• Presentation of lectures of the Bhagavad Gita course
• Responding to questions of understanding
• Own teaching experience: Each participant gives several lectures and then receives feedback in the small group. By explaining the topics in the lectures and answering questions, you deepen your own understanding of the Bhagavad Gita.
• Course Design and Teaching Didactics: How to Give a Bhagavad Gita Course? Construction of a several-week course. Bhagavad Gita and yoga classes.
• Long-term accompaniment of aspirants of the Vedanta doctrine
• The Bhagavad Gita Course and the Bhagavad Gita Teacher Training are based on Swami Dayananda's book "Teaching the Bhagavad Gita"

The Bhagavad Gita course training is right for you if you

• already have a basic knowledge of traditional Vedanta teaching, be it through study, yoga teacher training or Vedanta teachers. Typical representatives of traditional Vedanta include Swami Chinmayananda and Swami Dayananda, as well as students in this tradition, such as James Swartz, Chandra Cohen, Neema Majmudar and Surya Tahora or Vedamurti Schönert. Not sufficient is knowledge of Neo Advaita Vedanta.
• committed to and dedicated to your own life with the Vedanta doctrine on the basis of Bhagavad Gita
• want to deepen and review your Bhagavad Gita skills in a group of experienced aspirants
• are interested in a systematic and traditional approach to understanding and teaching the Bhagavad Gita, complemented by questions and answers
• also want to practice Hatha Yoga, meditation and mantra singing

With certificate. Approximately 80 lessons.

Shared room €653; double room €770; single room €889; dormitory/tent/caravan €560

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Kriya Yoga is the art of unity with divine truth and self-realization. The teachings of the 18 Siddhas were revived in a new synthesis by the famous master Babaji Nagaraj. The initiation gives the first experience of a means by which the portal can be crossed to the eternally infinite One. This remedy is a kriya or a practical yogic technique. Paramahamsa Yogananda taught that the practice of Kriya Kundalini Pranayama can promote the natural development of Divine Consciousness in man.

Shared room €154; double room €188; single room €221; dormitory/tent/caravan €128

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We can recognize the divine shakti, the active energy of creation within us in our actions, speech, caring, and growing mindfulness. Explore this feminine divine power and its secret message through attentive meditative yoga postures, reflection, meditation and visualization. It gives us challenges to overcome, but also liberation from our limitations. She is compassionate in nature and always gives us new opportunities to grow. How can you deepen your connection to her? How can you become more receptive to her presence in your life?

Shared room €178; double room €213; single room €248; dormitory/tent/caravan €153

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Kundalini Yoga provides you with a symbolic map of your mind. It shows how the practices of Yoga can help you to draw on your inner wisdom draw and move forward, whatever the situation. Explore the power of Yoga to transform your life through a process of self-inquiry and meditation practices. Each choice you make, each step you take, can help you overcome limitations and bring you closer to your potential. Suitable for all levels.

Shared room €308; double room €375; single room €445; dormitory/tent/caravan €255

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This profound self-exploration seminar includes three important components developed by Swami Sivananda Radha, which are taught and guided in a clear and structured way by her direct disciple Swami Sukhananda: Hidden Language Hatha Yoga: You practice Hatha Yoga, which is very far from being just simply body work. This gentle and completely meditative practice fully integrates the body as a spiritual tool. By practicing with metaphors, symbols and visualization, the secret messages, that are in the asanas, are revealed to you.

You start on a very personal level - your observations, your mind, your body, your relationships with the world. And then you go on to the universal, the mythology of cultures, the all-sustaining power of life. The asana practice is only incidentally aimed at physical effects. This is about understanding the psychology and symbolism behind it, and how each asana can help increase spiritual awareness.

This practice will help you to get deeper into your body and to experience the mystique that is in every asana. You practice in a quiet and inward-looking atmosphere with guidance. Between the asanas you have time to write down your observations. Between the asanas you have time to write down your observations. At the end of each yoga class, after the deep relaxation, there is still time and space for the participants to share their experiences just made. Kundalini Yoga leads to liberation. An often misunderstood yoga path which is indeed a practical and powerful tool for self-development. Swami Radha has developed an access to this old system that makes our approach easy today. Dream Yoga is another way to connect with your Supreme Self - analyzing your dreams is the direct way to learn to understand yourself. You enter into dialogue with your subconscious mind. You get answers that help you to get more self-confidence.

Shared room €178; double room €213; single room €248; dormitory/tent/caravan €153

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