Get ready to experience the yoga retreats like never before
This one week or 7 days meditation and yoga retreats program is a best opportunity for the people, who want to expand their yoga wisdom as well as want to experience the richest and the most colourful culture of India. In this 7 days yoga journey, students will be taught Traditional hatha yoga, ashtanga yoga as well as Pranayama techniques to breath correctly, rhythmically, deep and slow to stimulate the inner peace and inner awareness. Meditation practices is also incorporated to train the mind or induces a mode of consciousness so that students can achieve not only the physical awareness but also mental, emotional and spiritual self-development.
Rishikesh is known as world capital of Yoga and adventure capital of India, so while being a Yoga teacher you can also enjoy Indian style of adventure fun.
Yoga Retreat Course Overview:
Recitation of Sacred Sound (Mantra Japa)
Yoga Postures (Asana)
Breathing Exercises (Pranayama)
Yoga Gestures (Mudras)
Meditation (Dhyana)
Yogic Sleep (Yoga Nidra)
Yogic Cleansing Exercises (Shatkarma)
Anatomy and Physiology (Sharir Vijyan)
Yoga Philosophy (Yoga Darshana)
Course Outline:
1. Recitation of Sacred Sound (Mantra Chanting)
The purpose of mantra chanting in yoga is to generate vibrations and connect with the universe. Each mantra is special and rich with spiritual energy.
What You Learn:
Morning Prayers
AUM Mantra
Guru Mantra
Gayatri Mantra
Shanti Mantra
2. Yoga Postures (Asana)
Students will gain extensive knowledge on yoga postures and will increase their strength, flexibility and discipline.
What You Learn:
Joint Movement Exercises
Classical and Traditional Hatha Postures
Ashtanga Postures
3. Pranayama (Breathing Practices)
Pranayama is an ancient yogic breathing technique that is used as preparation for meditation and is a vital aspect of practicing yoga. It improves the respiratory system and purifies the body and mind.
What You Learn:
Clavicular, Thoracic and Diaphragmatic Breathing
Kapala-bhati (Fire Breathing)
Bhastrika (Belly Breathing)
Nadi-Sodhanam (Alternate Nostril Breathing)
Bhramari (Brain Cells Activating Humming Breathing)
4. Mudra (Yoga Gestures)
The practice of Mudra hand gestures is an ancient facet of yoga. Performing gestures effects the energy flow of the body and can change a persons spiritual and mental characteristics.
What You Learn:
Jnan Mudra
Chin Mudra
5. Meditation (Dhyana)
Meditation is a systematic practice that promotes physical, mental and emotional tranquility with the purpose of reaching Samadhi (self-realization).
What You Learn:
Basics of Meditation
Breath Awareness Meditation
Mantra Meditation
6. Yoga Nidra (Psychic Sleep
When a yoga practitioner moves through the various internal states of Yoga Nidra, a profound experience of relaxation occurs. This is called Turiya, a sensation of pure bliss.
What You Learn:
Basic Relaxation
Tension Relaxation
Full Body Relaxation
7. Yoga Cleansing (Shatkarma)
Yogic cleansing exercises are important to learn how to incorporate the breath and meditate properly during physical aspects of yoga. It also removes the blockages in the energy channels.
What You Learn:
Jal-Neti
Kapalbhati
8. Anatomy and Physiology (Sharir Vijnan)
Proper understanding of the physical body will help to prevent injury before, during and after practice. There are two kinds of yoga anatomy: physical and spiritual. Understanding both types is needed.
What You Learn:
Respiratory System
Circulatory System
Nadis (Energy Channels)
9. Yoga Philosophy (Yoga Darshana)
Yoga Philosophy is the foundation of our yoga practice and is the key to earn yogic strength. Through the path of Vedanta Philosophy, students will establish a solid, well-rounded yoga practice.
What You Learn:
Eight Limbs of Yoga
Philosophy of Hatha Yoga
The Five Elements
Yogic Lifestyle (Daily Schedule of a Yoga Student)
Emotional Purification
Evaluation and Certification:
Assessments are based on:
Attendance
Performance
Behavior
What Makes Our Program One-of-a-Kind:
Initiation and Blessings (Transmission of Energy) " Students begin their life-changing journey with a beautiful and magical fire ceremony conducted by our loving founder, Yogi Vishnu. After initiation, you will be deeply connected to the mystical energies of the Himalayan yogic legacy.
Direct Teachings from World-Class Teachers World Peace Yoga School focuses on providing students with small, intimate class settings for individualized and personalized attention from our beloved teachers. The students classes are located at the same building as their accommodations, so teachers are easily accessible to students throughout the day.
Sundates Every Sunday, students take a break from their yoga classes to explore the many beautiful tourist destinations in and around Rishikesh. Excursions include rafting the Ganga River, visiting the Beatles Ashram, exploring the natural treasures of the area (like caves, river beaches and waterfalls) and meditating at Kunjapuri Temple during sunrise.
An Inspiring and Welcoming Community Every teacher and staff member of World Peace Yoga School is passionate and committed to providing the best possible experience for every student. World Peace Yoga School is a spiritual hub for knowledge seekers to grow and nourish their souls. It's a community built on love, enthusiasm and a profound belief in the transformative powers of yoga. We believe in not just doing yoga but living yoga.
Modern Facilities Right Next to the Ganga River World Peace Yoga School prides itself on cleanliness and providing students with a peaceful learning environment. We are extremely grateful to be located so closely to the Ganga River with its serene and magical energy wafting onto our property. Our yoga halls are bright, colorful and modern with a gorgeous Ganga view and a literary library available for students. Nirvana Cafe in
Last updated July 27, 2016, 8:05 a.m. UTC
