Positive Thinking Course

01/08/10 to 01/10/10

Taught by Swami Sitaramananda •

Course Details

One of the main reason of stress is our negative feeling and thoughts. Negativities are prevalent nowadays in our busy, fast pace life. Our interactions with others seem to be more negative than bringing comfort and joy. Our minds are saturated and our sensitivity numbed with overload information and the confusion and despair that come from local, national or world news. In this atmosphere, it is difficult for us to access our innate positive and joyful nature, and remember the goodness of men and the grace of God. We lost faith and doubt our path and worry about where the world is going and what will become of us . We need to see clarly and take a break from our busy life to recharge and reconnect with the beauty and meaning of life. We can not change the external but we can change our outlook about it. We can not redo the past and it is not helpful to worry about the future, but we can live in the solid present and make the best of it. There will be workshops and lectures specifically on the power of thoughts, how to be in the present, and how to turn negative feelings and thoughts to positive feelings. How to manage stress and respond positivily to challenges. Yoga psychology and philosophy have a wealth of techniques and information that will help us to cope.

Curriculum

• Four paths of Yoga in response to negative emotions
• Thought Power
• Heart intelligence
• Meditation
• Yoga asanas
• Pranayama

• Stress management
• Anger management
• Fear management

Arrival and Departure

The course will begin at 7pm on the first day with orientation, and will end at 3pm on the last day.

Please plan to arrive at the Yoga Farm at least one day before the start of the course and to leave at least one day after the course completion.

We recommend that you spend at least a few days in the Yoga Farm before the start of your course. This allows your body and mind to rest, re-energize and be nourished bu the ashram environment. You can then bring your study feeling relaxed and refreshed. You may also wish to stay for some days after the end of the course to allow the learning form your study to integrate more fully into your consciousness within the supportive environment of the ashrm. If you decide to arrive early and stay longer, please register for the Yoga Vacation Program for those additional days. Please see the calendar of events for guest programs on offer around the time of your visit.

Daily Schedule

6-8am Satsang: Silent meditation, chanting and lecture

8-10am Yoga Class

10am Brunch

11am Karma Yoga

1-3pm Workshop on Positive Thinking

3-4pm Free Time and Nature walks

4-6pm Yoga Class

6pm Dinner

7-8pm Free Time

8-10pm Satsang: meditation, chanting and lecuture

Pre-requisite

This course is open to anyone who has a sincere desire to be positive!

Certification

None. Please see Meditation Course and Yoga Teacher's Training Course for Certification

Cost

Accommodations only.

What to Bring

Books:

Essentials of Yoga Practice and Philosophy by Swami Sitaramananda

Positive Thinking manual by Swami Sitaramananda

Thought Power by Swami Sivananda

Yoga Life 7 CD set by Swami Sitaramananda

Transforming Stress by Doc Childre

Other:

Meditation shawl and cushion

Notebook

All books and materials are available in our boutique.

Reservations

To reserve a place for this course, please register online or email yogafarmregistration@sivananda.org. Then please call to give us your credit card deposit and confirm your reservation.

A deposit paying for your first night's stay is required for your reservation. Please note that in case of cancellation, no refund will be given. A credit note for other programs at the Yoga Farm (valid for one year) will be given.

Tuition Discounts

TTC graduates 10%

Seniors (60+) 10%

About Swami Sitaramananda
Swami Sitaramananda is a Yoga and Meditation teacher for more than 25 years. She is presently the main teacher of the Yoga Teachers Training Courses offered at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm, Grass Valley, CA where she is serving as the director. She also teaches at other Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashrams & Centers in India and Nassau, Bahamas, Asia, as well as Centers along the West Coast USA, including her birth country, Vietnam. She is a direct disciple of Swami Vishnu-devananda. She was nominated by her teacher as Goraknath acharya (spiritual teacher, one of the holders of the lineage) in 1989. Her lectures are based on the four classical paths of yoga as well as the 5 points of Health.