"Prana is the Universal energy that is found in our body and mind. Prana is supplied by food, water, air, solar energy, etc. The supply of Prana is taken up by the nervous system and the prana is absorbed by breathing. The excess of Prana is stored in the brain and the nerve-centers. The yogi stores an abundance of Prana by regular practice of pranayama, just as the storage battery stores electricity. That yogi who has stored up a large supply of prana, radiates strength and vitality all around.
The yogi who becomes an expert in the knowledge of controlling the prana will have mastery over all manifestations of power in the universe, and will be a successful, influential and fascinating personality.
Pranayama excercises various internal organs in the whole body. Its regular practice removes all sorts of diseases, improves health, energizes digestion, innvigorates the nerves, removes passion, and awakens the kundalini shakti. The practitioner will have good appetite, cheerfulness, good strength, courage, enthusiasm, and a good concentration of mind."
- Swami Sivananda, Bliss Divine
Did you ever feel that you have low energy? Are you looking for an all-natural energy boost? Do you want to know how to have more energy, naturally?
Pranayama, the ancient science of yoga breathing, coupled with the Yogic lifestyle, give us the natural energy boost that we need to meet the demands of daily life.
This is the most natural remedy for fatigue and burn-out that can happen when we have too much stress draining our energy. Yoga and Yoga breathing helps us build our natural defenses against stress, and helps us to maximize our potential, so that we can become the happy, successful, prosperous individuals that we want to be.
This weekend is dedicated to increasing your energy, naturally, with pranayama and other natural living methods for enhancing vitality, vibrance and life energy! Yogic breathing techniques, Yoga postures, meditation, kirtan (chanting), organic vegetarian food, fresh air, positive energy and company, all contribute to a Yoga Retreat experience that will leave you feeling refreshed, revitalised and renewed!
You will also study the basics of Yoga Philosophy to change your outlook on life, that will being more positive energy to your mind and body.
Located in the beautiful, natural setting of the serene Sierra-Nevada foothills of Northern California, the Sivananda Ashram yoga Farm provides the perfect location for a yoga vacation and yoga retreat. Near by in Penn Valley is the Yuba River, where we will visit and do Yoga at the Yuba!
This course is open to all. We will hold some pranayama classes at the beautiful Yuba River, where you can swim and refresh yourself.
6-8am Satsang: Guided silent meditation practice, chanting and lecture
8-10am Yoga Class
10am Brunch
11am Karma Yoga
1pm-Pranayama Workshop
12-4pm Free Time and Nature walks, Yuba River Trip
4-6pm Yoga Class
6pm Dinner
7-8pm Free Time
8-10pm Satsang: meditation, chanting and lecture
Price of accomodations for 3 nights. See below for accomodation rates.
The weekend course will begin at 7pm on Friday, August 27, with orientation, and will end at 3pm on Sunday, August 29.
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 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.
Textbooks:
Complete Illutrated Book of Yoga by Swami Vishnu-devananda
Meditation and Mantras by Swami Vishnu-devananda
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.
To reserve a place for this week, 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.
Textbook: Science of Pranayama by Swami Sivananda
Accommodation options for the 2 night stay, per person:
Tent - $100
Dorm (4 person) - $130
Cabin (2 person) - $170
Cabin (1 person) - $280
Deluxe Cabin (2 person) - $240
Deluxe Cabin (1 person) - $390
