Deepen your practice in this yoga retreat set in the beautiful Midi-Pyrenees, France. Explore the various themes based on the old script Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Yoga Sutra’s of Patanjali: The Steps of Raja Yoga. Practice asana and pranayama through a solid and progressive meditation training. Learn how to apply yoga principles and practice to your daily life. Delight your taste buds with nourishing vegetarian meals. Connect, meditate, and just enjoy the peaceful countryside in this yoga retreat!
Highlights
- Ashtanga, Kriya, Vinyasa yoga
- Evening shiva asanas or Yin yoga
- High-quality philosophy teachings of Raja yoga
- Hatha yoga Pradipika and yoga Sutras of Patanjali discussions
- Solid and progressive meditation training
- 10 nights accommodation
- Daily yummy and vegetarian meals
Duration (nights)
10Location
Domaine De Mournac, Mournac, 11190 Antugnac, FrancePrice from
€ 1,695Program
This module offers a wonderful introduction to and deepening of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and thus to the essence of classical yoga philosophy. In this 10-day intensive retreat, the following will be discussed
- Chapter I and II of the ‘Yoga Sutras of Patanjali “
- A comprehensive study and practical application of the 8 steps of yoga and meditation.
- The ethics of life
- The different stages of higher consciousness
- Different meditation techniques
- Useful expressions of love
- The philosophy of the causes of suffering
- Living and integrating yoga into your everyday
- How do you live like a yogi?
- How do apply your yoga principles and practice in your daily life?
A deepening experience for experienced yogis, as well as yoga teachers! You will begin with the text of the old script Hatha Yoga Pradipika and continue from here with the end of chapter 2 of the Yoga Sutra’s of Patanjali: The Steps of Raja Yoga. The themes to be discussed are the following:
Hatha Yoga Pradipika:
- Hatha yoga and Raja Yoga
- Yoga in its cultural history
- Nutrition in yoga
- How to create your yoga space
- How to create your asana programme
- Bandhas and mudras
- Pranayama
Yoga Sutra’s
- The last 4 steps of Raja yoga
- Inner freedom
- The ability to distinguish
- The relationship between spirit and nature
Ongoing topics in this module:
Asanas
La Borde Blanque is a Raja yoga school. Raja yoga is one of the oldest and most complete forms of yoga, where the asanas (physical practices) are considered to be a preparation for meditation. Although La Borde Blanque offers various modern styles, their approach is a mindful way of practicing yoga. This means a quiet, attentive, and meditative approach. Remaining in an asana can sometimes be intense and powerful. Yet they will also introduce dynamic flow series and be mindful in action! Everyone can participate at his or her level, and there is plenty of room for personal variations and modifications.
A deepening of different styles of asanas will be adapted to the time of the day and the season. There will be more attention to ‘shakti’ asanas in the mornings, like Ashtanga yoga, Kriya yoga, and Vinyasa flow, always followed by relaxation. In the evenings, there will be more attention to ‘shiva’ asanas: quiet, stable postures, and in a meditative way, like in Yin yoga.
Pranayama
Breath and energy practices. To learn to work and play with physical breath, subtle pranic flow, and mental energy.
A solid and progressive meditation training
Within each intensive, different lines of meditation are being practiced and deepened. Insight and guidance will be offered on the path to higher altered states of consciousness.
Yoga applied into in daily life
- How do you live as a yogi?
- How do you apply yoga principles and practice into your daily life?
Participation
In order to participate in this intensive module, one has to have completed both yoga and meditation basic retreats or have experience with yoga and meditation of equal value.
Preparation
Preparation for this module consists of a study of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the text of Hatha Yoga Pradipika.