URBAN YOGA RETREAT at the Sivananda Yoga Center
Ayurvedic Yoga Retreat: April 13th, Sunday, 9am-3:30 pm; $150 (Please register by FRIDAY, April 11th!)
Escape the noise of everyday life and immerse yourself in Ayurveda and Yoga retreat. Yoga and Ayurveda are complementary Vedic disciplines that have many therapeutic benefits for the health of the body and mind. This urban retreat will start with meditation , followed by Yoga class and workshop on Ayurvedic nutrition and cooking. We will all share breakfast and Ayurvedic lunch . You don’t have to be familiar with meditation to participate and should have a basic practice of yoga postures and breathing techniques.
SCHEDULE:
- 9am Meditation
- 9.30am Yoga Class
- 11am Vegetarian Breakfast
- 11.30 Ayurvedic Nutrition and Cooking workshop with Dr Sonal Bhatt
- 2.30 Ayurvedic lunch
- -3.30 pm Tea
In this retreat, you will learn the basic principles of Ayurvedic nutrition and will learn how to apply them to make a well-balanced Ayurvedic meal. This workshop is more extensive than a regular Ayurvedic cooking workshop as we will learn some Ayurvedic nutrition concepts you can apply at home beyond recipes that dr Bhatt will share with you. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and share meals and friendships with those who share an interest in Yoga and Ayurveda.
Weekend Yoga Retreat at Mansfield Outdoor Center : May 2nd-4th, 2025; $325
During the free time we will organize outdoor activities depending on the weather and the season. See below for more information about the program of activities.
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| 8 pm – Satsang* No food is served. Please have your dinner before you arrive | 5.30 am – Wake-up 6.00 am – Satsang* 8.00 am – Yoga Asana Class 10.00 am – Brunch 11:00-12:00 – Free Time 12:00 pm – 2pm Lecture/Workshop 4.00 pm – Yoga Class 6.00 pm – Dinner 8.00 pm – Satsang* | 5.30 am – Wake-up 6.00 am – Satsang* 8.00 am – Yoga Class 10.00 am – Brunch 11.00-12.00 – Free Time 12:00 pm – 2pm Lecture/Workshop Departure after the workshop |
*Satsang: group meditation, chanting, lecture and prayers.
What to bring: Please bring your own Yoga mat and meditation cushion. Please bring your own towels, pillow and sleeping bag or blankets (linens are not provided). We also recommend: shawl or blanket for meditation, flash light, casual & warm clothes, and shoes/boots for hiking.
Accommodation: Rooms accommodate 4 people. Separate accommodation booking is possible with the Mansfield Outdoor Center(private rooms with adjacent bathrooms). Please inquire at the center ([email protected])