Yoga For a Change - Practical Yoga Philosophy Applied to Times of Transition

08/20/10 to 08/27/10

Taught by Swami Sitaramananda •

Course Details

This 7-day course, Yoga for a Change, will introduce you to the Vedantic methods of self-inquiry in daily life in order to help you to prioritize, make decisions, to discriminate between what is really important to you in your life and what is not. In this time of transition, this is a most helpful skill, which will bring peace of mind and eliminate worries and anxieties, helping to conserve time, energy and money.

Learn age-old wisdom from ancient cultures, which allows people to be happy in difficult material conditions. Yoga philosophy offers practical advice on how to solve your problems in every day life. By learning this philosophy we can better handle change, and be prepared to tackle our problems, with fresh new insight and a changed outlook on life.

The serene setting of the Yoga ashram in Grass Valley, California, nestled in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Foothills or Nothern California, provides the perfect environment for a yoga retreat.

Learn how to optimize your potential and boost your energy with healthy lifestyle and diet, eating 2 organic, vegetarian meals and doing Yoga classes and breathing exercises daily, in addition to the classes and lectures.

Taught by Swami Sitaramananda, an experienced Vedanta and meditation teacher, who has lived in both Eastern and Western cultures. She has been director of the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm in Grass Valley, CA for over 15 years, as well as the acharya or main teacher of the yoga centers in Northern California, as well as Los Angeles.

TESTIMONIALS

"I feel safe and sound now that I know the techniques of questioning 'Who am I?' and of spiritual discrimination. I feel lots of hope." - Gopala, Northern CA

"I now have the answers to so many of my questions." - Cynthia, Canada

"I found a teacher, a genuine tradition, a supportive community and a place where I can ask every question without fear." - Leslie, NY

Daily Schedule

6-8am Satsang: Guided silent meditation practice, chanting and lecture

8-10am Yoga Class

10am Brunch

11am Karma Yoga

1-3pm Yoga For a Change Workshop

3-4pm Free Time and Nature walks

4-6pm Yoga Class

6pm Dinner

7-8pm Free Time

8-10pm Satsang: meditation, chanting and lecture

Pre-requisites

There are no prerequisites

Cost

Price of accomodations for 7 nights. See below for accomodation rates.

Arrival and Departure

The course will begin at 7pm on Friday, August 20 with orientation, and will end at 3pm on Friday, August 27.

We recommend that you spend at least a few days at the Yoga Farm before the start of your course. This allows your body and mind to rest, re-energize and be nourished by 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 from your study to integrate more fully into your consciousness within the supportive environment of the ashram. 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.

What to Bring

Reccommended texts:

Essentials of Yoga Practice and Philosophy by Swami Sitaramananda

Other: slip on shoes, loose comfortable clothing, writing materials, meditation shawl or blanket, yoga mat, flashlight.

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.

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.