{"id":6831,"date":"2026-05-25T07:09:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T07:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/camp\/?p=6831"},"modified":"2026-05-27T20:03:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T20:03:25","slug":"harmonizing-the-body-mind-and-vital-energy-through-ayurveda-and-yoga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sivanandacanada.org\/camp\/harmonizing-the-body-mind-and-vital-energy-through-ayurveda-and-yoga\/","title":{"rendered":"Harmonizing the Body, Mind, and Vital Energy through Ayurveda and Yoga"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1300px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\">Harmonizing the Body, Mind, and Vital Energy through Ayurveda and Yoga<\/h1><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:15px;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-dotted\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color4);border-color:var(--awb-color4);border-top-width:2px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-font-size:20px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-size:1em;line-height:1.5;\"><\/h2><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:justify;\"><p>Autumn marks an important transitional period in Ayurveda. With the return of cold weather, wind, movement, and changes in rhythm, Vata energy \u2014 associated with air and space \u2014 naturally becomes more present in both body and mind. When this energy is out of balance, it may manifest as anxiety, racing thoughts, fatigue, light sleep, irregular digestion, or a general feeling of scatteredness. Modern lifestyles often intensify these imbalances: mental overload, constant stimulation, chronic stress, and lack of rest deeply disturb our nervous system and vital energy. This immersive retreat combines the wisdom of therapeutic yoga and Ayurveda to help you slow down, ground yourself, and restore lasting balance during this seasonal transition. Through physical practices, breathwork, mindful nutrition, and Ayurvedic teachings, you will learn to better understand your constitution, your seasonal imbalances, and the tools needed to support your physical, emotional, and mental vitality.<\/p>\n<p>In autumn, Ayurveda invites us to cultivate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>stability rather than scatteredness,<\/li>\n<li>warmth rather than cold,<\/li>\n<li>gentleness rather than overstimulation,<\/li>\n<li>rest rather than exhaustion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The practices offered during the retreat will be specially adapted to the energy of the season:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>slow, grounding, and restorative yoga,<\/li>\n<li>calming breathing exercises for the nervous system,<\/li>\n<li>warm and nourishing Ayurvedic meals,<\/li>\n<li>daily routines that support grounding and recovery,<\/li>\n<li>self-care rituals to calm Vata and improve sleep quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Rooted in yoga therapy, yogic philosophy, and the principles of Ayurveda, this experience will guide you toward a deep reconnection with your natural rhythm, allowing you to move through autumn with greater calm, clarity, and vitality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Daily Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Friday<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>3:00 PM \u2013 Check-in<\/li>\n<li>4:00 PM \u2013 Yoga<\/li>\n<li>6:00 PM \u2013 Dinner<\/li>\n<li>7:30 PM \u2013 Welcome Satsang<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>6:00 AM \u2013 Morning satsang and chanting<\/li>\n<li>8:00 AM \u2013 Yoga<\/li>\n<li>10:00 AM \u2013 Brunch<\/li>\n<li>12:30 PM \u2013 Theoretical workshop: Understanding the energy of autumn in Ayurveda<\/li>\n<li>2:00 PM \u2013 Massage (optional) or practical workshop (to be confirmed with Swami)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>6:00 a.m. \u2013 Closing Satsang<\/li>\n<li>8:00 a.m. \u2013 Autumn Yoga<\/li>\n<li>10:00 a.m. \u2013 Brunch<\/li>\n<li>11:00 a.m. \u2013 Departure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Your guide:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Victoria Vallejo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ANQ-certified Ayurvedic therapist and certified yoga instructor with over 15 years of experience. 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