Haus Yoga Vidya Westerwald / Haus Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg

Dear friend in yoga,

We are always happy to receive your comments, suggestions and registrations. Please send them to: info(at)yoga-vidya.de

• March 2012
• April 2012
• May 2012
• June 2012
• July 2012
• August 2012
• September 2012
• October 2012
• November 2012

Asana classes and guided meditations are usually in German. If you need translation for asana classes, please let us know when you register.

March 4-9, 2012  Westerwald; Register: W120304-04
Who am I? –The Practice of Self-Inquiry
Instructor: James Swartz

Here is an extraordinary opportunity to learn and practise the fundamental principles of Vedanta, the Science of Self-Inquiry, with a great teacher. If you are interested in taking your spiritual questions to a deeper level, this retreat promises to be of great value. It will not be an academic or intellectual exercise, but a dynamic traditional teaching that will engage you in a way that it produces new insight into the nature of reality.
 
James Swartz is one of the few authentic Vedanta teachers in the world today. He studied in the late 1960s and early 1970s under the guidance of Swami Chinmayananda, one of India’s most respected sages. Since then James has taught Vedanta to thousands of students all over the world. He has the ability to teach authentic Vedanta in plain modern English; he presents the teaching in a lively, humorous and provocative way.
 
Shared room €335, double room €408, single room €483; dormitory/tent/camper van €278

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March 04-11, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120304-05
Ayurvedic Cooking Course with Leela Mata
Instructor: Leela Mata

Understand the secrets and basic principles of ayurvedic cooking! Enjoy a combination of theory and cooking practice under the loving guidance of Leela Mata. Those who have already had the pleasure to participate in workshops with her know how deeply she can initiate you into wisdom that is not found in cookbooks.

• the meaning of the flavours in Ayurveda
• the energetic effects of the different foods and their forms of preparation
• the effects on each dosha (constitution, bio energies)
• the effects of foods and their preparation on body and mind
• composition of menus according to the constitutions - which foods and which combinations are good for which dosha and in which situation.
• The group will prepare dishes together, with consideration of ayurvedic principles.
• Prepare meals that have a pleasant harmony of tastes. Create a composition that has an overall balancing effect
• Attain healing effects

You will learn to cook:

• dhal, khicheri, vegetables
• chapati, roti, puri
• chutneys that are aromatic, spicy and cooling
• curries
• rice dishes such as pulao, saffron rice, simple Indian rice, aromatic yoghurt-rice
• desserts: halwa, khir, shiri, laddhu
• ayurvedic tea, lassi, takrana
• preparation of ghee and yoghurt
• ... and other surprise-dishes!

This training is especially appropriate for Ayurveda health consultants, who offer ayurvedic nutritional consulting or ayurvedic cooking-workshops or want to know more about ayurvedic cuisine. It is also appropriate for amateur and professional cooks who want to include ayurvedic dishes in their menus.

Requirements: experience in cooking.

If, for professional or private reasons, you would like to gain special knowledge on the vast field of cooking, the training course in whole foods is also recommended. About 80 units. Certificate: "Ayurveda Cook (BYVG)"

Shared room € 597, double room € 698, single room € 803; dormitory/tent/camper van € 516

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March 18-23, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register B120318-09
Asana Intensive with Narayani
Instructor: Narayani

Enjoy intensive work on your asanas, inspiring lectures and meditation. Narayani is the co-author of "The Book of Yoga". Today she is more flexible than ever. Her way teaching is magical. She inspires you to do the most difficult variations without strain. You will be amazed at how much you can achieve!

Drawing on her extensive asana practice and more than 30 years of teaching experience, Narayani will give you personal suggestions for your practice. Her calm and joyful personality is an inspiration. This seminar includes a little theory and longer asana classes.

Shared room € 435, double room € 508, single room € 583; dormitory/tent/camper van € 378

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March 16-18, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120316-07
Dream Yoga
Instructor: Leela Mata

In the Yoga Sutra, Patanjali states that by meditation on the knowledge gained in the dream state you can quiet your mind, improve your concentration and reach a state of inner peace. In this course we will seek to understand dreams according to the principles of yoga and vedanta.

• The various states of consciousness and how to make the dreaming state a time of yogic growth.

•  Using your lucid dreams, creative dreams and prophetic dreams as tools of transformation.

•  Reconciling conflicts between the conscious and unconscious minds.

•  Learn to decode and understand the messages of your dreams so that you can make healthier decisions concerning your life-style and relationships.

•  Find your own unique dream symbols

•  Release suppressed emotions and memories in a sharing circle.

•  Contact deeper levels of yourself that can guide you into healing, balancing and transforming your life.

•  Journey into your deeper self and learn to contact the Masters, your Guru or Ishta Devata and make your dream state a time of Yoga Swadhyaya.

•  Meditation to enter into your own “Vishnu State” and be a witness to the Cosmic Dream.

Shared room € 176; double room € 205, single room € 235, dormitory/tent/camper van € 153

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March 18-27, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120318-04
Panchakarma cure with Leela Mata
Instructor: Leela Mata

Panchakarma, the well known ayurvedic treatment, is one of the most  effective methods of cleansing the entire body. It regenerates and revitalises you, starting from the cellular level. Deep-seated blockades in the channels of the body are released; the total organism is detoxified and regenerated. This process is especially effective when assisted by yoga, meditation and the singing of bhajans.
“Pancha” means “five” and “karma” means “techniques of cleansing”. These five techniques are: Vamana (therapeutic vomiting), Vireka (purgation), Basti (oil enema), Nasya (cleaning of the nose) and Rakta Mochana (cleaning of the blood by herbs). This process strongly activates your power of self-healing, and are assisted by daily abhyanga massages (3-4 massages by another participant in the course and 3-4 guided self massages), exhalation therapy and a special diet.

Shared room € 758; double room € 889; single room € 1424; dormitory/tent/camper van € 655

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March 25-30, 2012  Westerwald; Register: W120325-03
Asana intensive - lots of practice, with a bit of theory
Instructor: Swami Saradananda

Presenting a rare opportunity to make a breakthrough with your yoga practice! Intensive work on asanas. Learn advanced asanas in a joyful and relaxed atmosphere. Swami Saradananda's approach is concentrated and systematic. She makes even the most difficult asanas seem possible to do. Learn special techniques to improve your flexibility, coordination, endurance and strength. The seminar includes 5 hours of asanas daily, as well as sessions of meditation and Sanskrit chanting.

Shared room € 283; double room € 355; single room € 430; dormitory € 225

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March 25-30, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register B120325-07
Exploring Past Lives
Instructor: Darshani Sukhu

Who were you in past lives? Remembering past lives can enable you to better understand who you are now. Everyone carries a history that brings them to the present moment. Find out about your adventures in previous lives. Experience yourself beyond the boundaries of this lifetime. Learn more about yourself as a person by remembering some of the past experiences and relationships you bring with you.

Shared room € 335; double room € 408; single room € 483; dormitory € 278

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March 30 – April 6, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120330-15
KRIYA YOGA Intensive With Dr. Nalini Sahay
Instructor: Dr. Nalini Sahay

If you have been practicing asanas, pranayamas, mudras and bandhas regularly for two years or more, you are ready to learn Kriya Yoga. These twenty powerful practices constitute a conflict-free, non-confrontational routine for awakening your inner power. Kriya Yoga techniques enable you to open the chakras, purify the nadis, and awaken Kundalini Shakti.
 
After completing this course, it is suggested that you continue with the practice for thirty minutes daily, in the manner specified. The various practices harmonise the pranic forces within your body. They help you to attain bliss, peace, tranquillity. Vipareeta karani, mudra amrit pan, mudras and bandhas regulate your system. The degenerative process is reversed as the sahasrara chakra is stimulated. This improves the functioning of all bodily organs, systems, mind and emotions.

The twenty practices may be divided into three groups:
1.Those which induce pratyahara (nine)
2.Those which induce dharana (ten).
3.Those which induce dhyana(one).

Traditionally, these were never taught publicly, but were communicated verbally from guru to disciple. Paramahansa Swami Satyanandji first taught these kriyas in the early 1960s as he felt that kriya yoga fulfils the need of spiritual enlightenment in this millennium.

Shared room € 491; double room € 592; single room € 697; dormitory € 410

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March 30 - April 4, 2012  Westerwald; Register: W120330-01
Advanced Yoga Teachers Training Course A1 – Jnana Yoga and Vedanta
Instructor: Swami Saradananda

Vedanta is the philosophy which is called the „end of knowledge“. It leads you to freedom and immortality by posing such questions as “who am I?", "what is real?", what is happiness?”
The systematic analysis of these questions guides you in attaining the true wisdom. Vedantic philosophy is based on the premise your essential nature is pure consciousness, pure being, knowledge and happiness: Satchidananda. This insight helps you to get rid of all entanglements of your mind.
This training will include talks in English (with German translation) on Jnana Yoga and Vedanta, Indian scriptures and philosophical systems. The classes on hatha yoga teaching techniques, sports medicine, relaxation and stress management will be in German (remember to let us know if you need translation).

Shared room € 625; double room € 755, single room € 890; dormitory € 521

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Asana classes and guided meditations are usually in German. If you need translation for asana classes, please let us know when you register.

April 1-6, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120401-04
Mental Training and Mental Power
Instructor: Leela Mata

With life becoming more complex, and personal and economic insecurity growing, mental strength is of utmost importance.  Mental training can enable you to give your students the means to better deal with the escalating stress of daily life. In the context of this training you will learn to give seminars relating to “Mental Training, Mental Power and Positive Thinking”.

It will enable you to give your students effective techniques to:

• have a targeted approach to their lives
• find out what they really wish to achieve
• approach their purpose in life systematically
• develop concentration and effectiveness
• improve organization in everyday life
• be successful in their profession by improving personal communication
• actively structure their surroundings instead of reacting to them.

The training includes Raja Yoga techniques to control your mind, to control and to channel your thoughts. You will also learn about:

• laws of the unconsciousness
• constructive and destructive thinking
• creating powerful thoughts - autosuggestion and self-hypnosis
• Introduction to NLP

Shared room € 421; double room € 493; single room € 568;  363  

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April 1-6, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register. B120401-11
Healing Past Life Trauma
Instructor: Darshanie Sukhu

Your soul's history spans many lifetimes. Your present situation is the result of many past experiences. When something is too traumatic for you to process it, that experience crystallizes into a negative pattern that may remain in your energy field for lifetimes - until it is released and healed. 

This course is designed to:

• Create a safe sacred space that allows you to move beyond linear time into the soul's holographic perspective of time
• Access the past life memories most relevant to this life
• Facilitate insight and understanding around these specific experiences
• Understand yourself from your soul's perspective
• Heal and liberate past life traumas

The constricting patterns created by unresolved issues suppress your life force energy. These patterns are what constitute the binding forces of karma. Healing past life trauma is a liberating experience that can bring you joy, understanding and enthusiasm.

Shared room € 335 €; double room € 408 €; single room € 483 €; dormitory/tent/camp mobile € 278 €.

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April 5-8, 2012  Westerwald; Register: W120405-01
Vedanta intensive – Wisdom in life
Instructor: Swami Tatvarupananda

Vedanta is the philosophy of universal oneness that presents you with a blueprint for total freedom. In this seminar you will learn how to unfold this freedom in your own personal life. Practiced in a proper way, this will bring you joy, as well inner peace.

Swami Tattvarupananda is a masterful story-teller, possessed of deep wisdom and a great sense of humor. In this seminar you will learn about freeing yourself from self-judgement and self-imposed limitations, grief and isolation. You will be given techniques to be more free in your day-to-day thinking and acting.

Daily asana classes and meditation will provide you with the space to reflect and internalize the knowledge and transform it into applied wisdom.

Swami Tattvarupananda from Kerala, South India, is a disciple of Swami Dayananda. Swamiji runs a gurukulam (boy's home) in Trivandrum where children from poor families can go to school, be trained in yoga, sports and cultural studies, and be cared for as unique individuals.

Swami Tattvarupananda teaches Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta courses in Amma's Ashram, Sivananda Ashram and others. He is a respected and popular teacher with a practical approach and humorous style of teaching. Don’t miss it!

Shared room €223, double room €266, single room €311, dormitory/tent/camp mobile €188 

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April 6-9, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120406-19
Improving self-confidence and inner strength with Shanmug
Instructor: Shanmug Westley Eckhart

Think of how much time, energy and potential you waste because of self-imposed limitation.
Shanmug, an experienced yoga teacher and psychotherapist, will help you to develop your full potential. This will enable you to free yourself from many of the restrictions caused by your internal and external conditioning.
He offers three steps that will assist you in achieving desired results:

• accept yourself
• know your potential
• re-create your life

You will experience an unbelievable awareness and a new self-assurance that will enable you to begin to guide your life in a more positive direction. You will find yourself faced with new talents and possibilities.

Shanmug`s presence is in itself is a healing experience as a result of his deep understanding of human nature. He has a compassionate spirit and the ability to accept each individual for who he/she is. He will present you with useful exercises that will help to ensure your progress.

Shared room € 233; double room € 276; single room € 321; dormitory/tent/camp mobile € 198

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April 6-15, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120406-06
Yoga Teachers’ Training Course Intensive E: Bhakti Sutras
Instructors: Leela Mata, Sitaram Kube

Detailed interpretation of Narada Bhakti Sutras. You learn how to celebrate Puja, Homa, Arati. Heart opening Yoga teaching techniques.  How to chant and conduct Kirtans.

Shared room € 625; double room € 755; single room € 890 €; dormitory € 521 

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April 8-13, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120408-06
Vedanta in your daily life with Swami Tattvarupananda
Instructor: Swami Tattvarupananda

Vedanta, the philosophy of universal oneness, is often called the teaching of total freedom. In this seminar you will learn to unfold this freedom in your own personal life. When understood in a proper way, this can bring you closer to a deep communion with your true Self. It can enable you to find more happiness in life, as well as real independance and inner peace.

Swami Tattvarupananda is a master of telling vedantic stories and analogies with deep wisdom and fine sense of humor. During the seminar you will learn about freeing yourself from self-judgement and self-imposed limitations, grief and isolation, and unwanted desires and urges. You will gain increased freedom in your day-to-day thinking and (re-)acting. Asana classes and meditation will provide the space for you to reflect and internalize the knowledge, to transform it into practical Vedanta or applied wisdom.

Swami Tattvarupananda, from Kerala, South India, is a disciple of Swami Dayananda. The Dayananda Ashrams are known for their 3-year Vedanta-Study-Programmes and their social engagement projects with women-empowerment, schools and orphanages.

Swami Tattva runs a Gurukulam (boys home) in Trivandrum where children from the poorest families can go to school, be trained in yoga, sports and cultural studies, and be cared for as unique individuals. Swamiji also teaches Gita and Vedanta courses in Amma's Ashram, Sivananda Ashram and many other places. He is a respected and popular teacher with a practical approach and a humorous style of teaching. Don’t miss it!

Shared room €335; double room €408, single room €483; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €278 

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April 8-15, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120408-13
Yoga Nidra – Yoga Teachers Training Course
Instructor: Dr. Nalini Sahay

In this intensive seminar, you are taught Yoga Nidra in the tradition of Swami Satyananda. Dr. Nalini's detailed explanations will enable you to be clear in your comprehension of the subject. Through practice and discussion, you will learn to be completely aware, and to be effortlessly relaxed at the mental, spiritual, emotional and physical levels.

Shared room €567, double room €668, single room €773, dormitory/tent/camp mobile €486 

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April 9-13, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register. B120409-04
Connection to Your Soul
Instructor: Darshinie Sukhu

What does your soul look like, where does it come from, what are ist gifts and what is it trying to accomplish through you.
Souls are as individual as we are.
This course will help you experience your soul and to develop a beautiful and personal connection with it.

Shared room € 278, double room € 336, single room € 396, dormitory/tent/camp mobile € 232

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April 13-15, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120413-05
Orientation on the essential  in our drama called life - Bhagavad Gita with Swami Tattvarupananda
Instructor: Swami Tattvarupananda

Life is not black and white. It comes in manifold facets where often we do not get ahead when thinking in terms of “good and bad” or “right and wrong”. The Gita is a thousand of years‘ old text with exciting questions and answers for a new orientation in the drama called life.

Shared room €166; double room €195, single room €225; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €143 

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April 15-20, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120415-04
Developing your Intuition
Instructor: Darshanie Sukhu

Sure and easy exercises to develop and understand your intuition.
Intuition is a natural gift. It is part of spiritual practice and progress. Integrating this dimension into your reality brings great intensity, beauty, light and acceleration of growth and understanding. Your will learn about what intuition really is, the different types, and how to develop your own in a healthy and ethical way.

Intuition is a very useful tool along with your yoga practice because as you give up the normal parameters of the world and dive into the inner world – the only way to find where you are and what is happening is through the intuition.

We will tackle the topic of intuition on the yogic path, how to use it, when to use it,is it harmful or beneficial, the benefits and pitfalls along the way.

Shared room €335, double room €408, single room €483, dormitory/tent/camp mobile €278 

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April 15-20, 2012  Westerwald; Register: W120415-05
Course in Pranic Wellbeing
Instructor: Dr. Nalini Sahay

Pranic Wellbeing is an intensive course for people who are searching to renew or support the balance of their prana. This course aims at enabling you to gain control of the self-healing potential of your body. The exercises will help you to get rid of physical and psychic disorders, overcome bad habits, increase your learning aptitude and your creativity; you’ll stimulate your chakras and rejuvenate them at the same time. You’ll also learn to control negative mental forces that weaken your body’s defences.

You will learn to awaken the chakras, access your inner teacher, and gain control of the prana. Precondition for participation in this course is a willingness to continue with the exercises after the course. The simple techniques are not strenuous and can be practised by anybody; they only require a comfortable position in which the spine is kept straight. Once you master these exercises, control of the prana can activate the highest potentials that are dormant within you.

Shared room €355; double room €428, single room €503; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €298 

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April 22-27, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120422-06
Working with Elementals
Instructor: Darshanie Sukhu

There is so much to learn and share with the elementals. Nature is full of life.
Trees spirits have great wisdom, flowers are portals to high frequencies of love and joy, water entities are door ways to the subconscious.
Learn how the different elementals operate, how to connect to them and enjoy their worlds.

Shared room €335; double room €408, single room € 483; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €278 

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April 22-27, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120415-04
Spiritual Retreat with Leela Mata
Instructor: Leela Mata

This retreat offers a unique opportunity. Connect with an internationally-renowned yoga master on a deep spiritual level. Remove yourself from your everyday environment; enjoy the energy-enriched atmosphere of the Ashram as you dive deeply into your spiritual practice. You will find yourself transcending obstacles that previously blocked your progress.
 
Besides guided practice, there is time, from 11am-4pm daily, when you can reflect and let your experiences and insights settle. During this spiritual retreat, Leela Mata will give two yoga classes and guide you in mind-expanding meditations

Shared room €385, double room €458, single room €533, dormitory/tent/camp mobile €328 

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April 27-29, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120427-06
Ayurveda meditation techniques
Instructor: Leela Mata

Meditation is the highest yoga practice. In ayurveda, it is considered to be a prerequisite for experiencing harmony in body, mind, senses and prana.

In this seminar, you will learn:

• preparatory exercises and aids to meditation
• Mantra, yantra and ritual meditation techniques for certain doshas (basic body constitutions)
• Herbs, nutrition and live-style for achieving purity and depth of meditation
• practical highly effective mediation techniques

Shared room €176; double room €205, single room €235; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €153 

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April 27 – May 6, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120427-13
Aryurvedic Medicine Training –Basic course
Instructor: Dr. Devendra Prasad Mishna

Basic training in Ayurvedic medicine. This systematic two-parts training offers you the unique opportunity to acquire the knowledge of the 5000 years old Ayurvedic theory as well as of practical treatments under the expert guidance of a traditional Indian Ayurvedic doctor.

Curriculum:
History of Aryuvedic medicine and its basic principles.
Anatomy, physiology, pathology, preventive medicine, Nutrition, practical training in treatment. Upon successful conclusion you may consult clients in an Aryuvedic manner, give nutritional counselling and important information on preventive, helpful and rejuvenating measures as well as convey the respective lifestyle.
Suitable for homeopaths, doctors, therapeutic practitioners, nutritional counsellors, physiotherapists, masseurs, yoga teachers, so as to extend their range of knowledge and application, however, also for interested laymen.

Those who want to deepen their knowledge may participate in the advance course, which is also suitable as Ayurveda further education for Ayurveda experts (October 14.-23., 2012).

Requirements: Basic knowledge of Ayurveda and Yoga (for example an Ayurveda weekend or Yoga and meditation introductory weekend)

Dr. Devendra Prasad Mishra, M.S. (Ayurveda) Shalya, Bananas Hindu University, B.A.M.S., P.D.C.R., Dip.Yoga, has been teaching and consulting for over five years in different national and international institutions.  His academic and practical training includes the study of traditional Ayurveda as well as Allopathic Medicine and surgery. He has attended, conducted and actively participated in various seminars, workshops throughout the world. He is a master of Ayurveda Marma therapy and Pulse diagnosis, has cured many chronic patients with Marma therapy. He is also founder / Director of Kewalya nature care society, India, which is working for the propagation and development of Ayurveda, Yoga and other Natural sciences.   

Shared room €773; double room €904; single room €1039; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €670 

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April 29-4 May.2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120429-03
Ayurvedic Marma Massage Training
Instructor: Leela Mata

Learn to professionally use Marma massage. The marma energy points are centres, where ligaments, vessels, muscles, bones and joints intersect. Marmas are centres of 3 bio-energies: Vata, Pitta and Kapha as well as the 3 basic characteristics of nature: Sattva, Rajas und Tamas.
By way of soft circular movements on a marma point, toxins, compact energies and suppressed or blocked emotions may be set free to be eliminated from the body. Thus the harmonic flow of prana is re-established. You will learn to locate these points and to work on them so that health in the various body organs may be re-established or maintained. These techniques are recognized elements of Aryurveda therapy training, holistic therapy training and holistic massage therapy training.

Shared room €421; double room €493, single room €568; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €363 

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April 29-4 May. 2012  Westerwald; Register: W120429-02
Asana Intensive with Narayani
Instructor: Narayani

Work intensively on your asanas, and be inspired by lectures and meditation. Narayani is the co-author of the book "Yoga". Her way of teaching is magical; she will guide you in a playful manner. You will find yourself doing the most difficult variations and be amazed at how much is possible. As a result of her long and intensive asana practice and more than 30 years of teaching experience, Narayani can give you excellent advice. Her calm and joyful personality is always an inspiration! This programme includes little theory and longer asana-classes.

Shared room €435, double room €508, single room €583; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €378 

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Asana classes and guided meditations are usually in German. If you need translation for asana classes, please let us know when you register.

May 6-11, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120506-06
Discovering your purpose – Creating your destiny
Instructor: Leela Mata

Have you ever asked yourself: why am I here?, what am I meant to be doing? what is life all about? To assist you in answering these questions, and more, Leela Mata will help you connect to your heart and to trust your feelings.
Finding your true purpose can bring joy and fulfilment to every aspect of your life. Learn to make internal changes that reflect positively on your outside world. Tune in to daily inspiration and stay on track. Move through life with deeper focus and greater clarity.
You are a unique expression of Divine Consciousness, with unique gifts, a unique purpose and a unique destiny. In this course you will learn to open yourself to Divine Guidance and discover your true purpose in life.

Shared room €385; double room €458, single room €533; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €328
 

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May 18-20, 2012, Bad Meinberg. Register: B120518-09

Yoga Vidya 20-Years’s Anniversary Seminar
with Swamiji and Sukadev
Lectures by Swamiji in English with German Translation, other parts – mainly asana classes, pranayama sessions - with Sukadev in German

A unique spiritual event: Ein einzigartiges spirituelles Highlight: Experience Swamiji from Sivananda Ashram Rishikesh and Sukadev, founder and spiritual leader of Yoga Vidya, in a very personal and familiar manner.

At the occasion of the 20 years’ anniversary celebration will the Master from Indian share his deep wisdom and bliss with you – his mere presence is sufficient to uplift and inspire you. Sukadev, founder and spiritual leader of Yoga will share his profound knowledge of yoga and his own experiences with you. Learn right from the source what is special in the Yoga Vidya Yoga style.

Lectures will be given mainly by Swamiji, Yoga classes, pranayama sessions and meditations will mainly be guided by Sukadev. There is also room for your personal questions in the field of Yoga and spirituality.

Shared room €156; double room €185, single room €215; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €133

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May 25-28, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120525-05

Yoga and Meditation Pentecost Programme with Swamiji

Instructor: Swamiji

The spiritual path is said to be a mixture of personal effort and Divine grace. Divine grace comes by tuning to the Divine, by Satsanga, which literally means „being in the presence of wisdom and truth. Swamiji is a Master whose mere presence is highly uplifting and makes you experience your true nature. He is radiating profound peace and quiescence.

The whole atmosphere is vibrating by his utter soft and peaceful attitude. If you are able to tune to these vibrations you will easily experience that same peace and sereneness of mind without any effort.  Tensions drop away by themselves. Your mind is uplifted to a higher reality.

Shared room €223; double room €266, single room €311; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €188

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Asana classes and guided meditations are usually in German. If you need translation for asana classes, please let us know when you register.

June 1-3, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120601-07
Introduction to Yoga Therapy
Instructor: Acharya Harilalji

Knowledge of the therapeutic aspects of yoga can provice valuable aids to you as a yoga teacher.  This seminar will introduce you to the theory of Comprehensive Yoga Therapy, concepts of Panchakosa Tattwa (five sheaths of existence), aadhi (stress), and vyadhi (disease).
Harilal will discuss the indications and contraindications of the different tools (asana, kriya, pranayama, prana channeling, cyclic relaxation) from yoga scriptures and Upanishads that are applicable in yoga therapy.
This seminar is useful for people from various backgrounds: yoga teachers, yoga therapists, doctors and physiotherapists.

Shared room €156; double room €185, single room €215; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €133

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June 3-10, 2012  Westerwald; Register: W120603-01
Ayurvedic Marma Abhyanga Massage Training Intensive course
Instructor: Anantharavi Thillainthan

*Marma points are positions on the body where flesh, veins, arteries, tendons, bones, and joints meet. They may be seen as the junctions where Váyu, Pitta, and Kapha meet; where sattwa, rajas, and tamas meet; or where eternity and relativity meet. They may also be the junctions between the physical, astral, and causal bodies. In short, they are points that have great importance to a person’s body, mind, and spirit.

• You will learn to locate (traditional methods) Marma points and to work on them so that health in the various body organs may be re-established or maintained.
• Marmas & Chackras
• Dosha (Vata/ Pitta / Kapha) Marma Points
• Dosha Marma Oils
• Ayurvedic Oils & which diseases they help
• Using the mind to open your marma points
• Making the communication between you and the patient through the flow of Cosmic Prana
• Learn to build and activate the prana in yourself and the patient
• Yogic Marma Regions and Main Corresponding Marmas
• Marmas, Regions of the Body and the Five Elements
• Yoga Asanas / Pranayama /Meditation for Marma Massage Therapist to PROTECT yourself from energy loss & to NOURISH YOUR SELF with prana
• Marmas & the use of Mantras

Daily Schedule
The daily routine follows the proven Yoga Vidya seminar schedule.The workshops, lectures, meditation and yoga classes are largely tailored to the specific training topic.
06.00-7:00 pranayama (voluntarily),
07.00-appr..8:05 Satsang: Meditation, chanting, reading,
8:05, 9:00 lecture / workshop,
09.15-11:00 yoga class,
11:00 Brunch; With about 45 minutes Karma Yoga, plus leisure / study.
14.00/14.30h-18.00h lecture, workshop / massage or yoga classes or applications,
18.00h Dinner,
20.00-21.00h Satsang: Meditation, chanting,
21.05-22.00h Lecture / workshop or study time (depending on education).

Slight deviations are possible, depending on the specific course. Pre-condition for each certificate is to attend all of these belonging to the training programs, including meditation and chanting in the morning and evening yoga classes.

Shared room €567; double room €668, single room €773; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €486

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June 10-15, 2012  Westerwald; Register: W120603-01
Asana Intensive with Kriya Hatha Yoga & Advance Pranayama, Mudra & Bandas
Instructor: Anantharavi Thillainthan

• A breakthrough experience for your yoga practice! Intensive work on the asanas. Mutual Help helps you relax and play well into more advanced asanas. Techniques and tricks to improving flexibility and coordination.
• For advanced yoga students and those who want to become advanced. Long holding of the positions, combined with mindfulness and concentration allows to sublimate the energy in the body and through the chakras (energy centers) to keep up. The yoga classes have different priorities: Chakra Conzentration, affirmations and mantra recitation. With much practice and less theory. Chanting and meditation complete the seminar. Simply uplifting, energizing and soothing!
• Kriya Hatha Yoga -18 postures were selected by Babaji (Sat Guru of Paramahamsa Yogananda) from among the thousands which exist to form an efficient system for rejuvenating the physical body and preparing it for the more subtle phases of his Kriya Yoga. The immortal Himalayan master is living proof of their effectiveness. Each posture has several stages, making them suitable for the beginner and experienced student. The postures are also arranged in pairs, or counter poses, facilitating the relaxation stage following each posture.
• Mudras & Bandas - Mudras and Bandhas are certain postures of the body by which Kundalini is successfully awakened. In Gheranda Samhita, the description of 25 Mudras and Bandhas, is given.

Daily Schedule
The daily routine follows the proven Yoga Vidya seminar schedule.
The workshops, lectures, meditation and yoga classes are largely tailored to the specific training topic.
06.00-7:00 pranayama (voluntarily),
07.00-appr. 8:05 Satsang: Meditation, chanting, reading,
8:05, 9:00 lecture / workshop,
09.15-11:00 yoga class,
11:00 Brunch; With about 45 minutes Karma yoga plus leisure / study.
14.00/14.30h-18.00h lecture, workshop / yoga classes or applications,
18.00h Dinner,
20.00-21.00h Satsang: Meditation, chanting,
21.00-22.00h Lecture / workshop or study time (depending on education).
Slight deviations are possible, depending on the special course.

PERSONAL DETAILS
T.Anantharavi (M.D.Acu. / E.R.Y.T. / I.Y.R.T. / D.Y.T.)
ORGANISATION: Yoga Arogya Kendra - Affiliated with International Yoga Federation (World Wide Yoga Governing Body).
Aanantharavi Thillainathan(M.D.Acu. / E.R.Y.T. / I.Y.R.T. / D.Y.T.) from Yoga Arogya Kendra is an inspiring yoga master, grown up with yoga and Ayurveda family tradition. At the age of 10 he has got the first yoga training in Hatha Yoga from his grandfather. He has mastered advanced asanas and has deep knowledge of anatomical effects of yoga. Instructor for yoga and Ayurvedic Marma Massage and teaching Yoga at various institutions and Director of Yoga Arogya Kendra in Sri L anka .

He is guiding the students to learn and work in poses safely, with adjustments given as needed according to their abilities and time needed to progress with their strengths & weaknesses. He offers classes tailored to different needs, developing more flexibility and mobility for creaky bodies; meditation for those under stress; or encouraging stretching for those training with weights.

He has been teaching Patanjali, Hatha and Kriya yoga since 1993, to corporations and thousands of individuals in Sri L anka . His main focus while teaching is to get in touch with a deeper aspect of one self’s “ones spirit”, not just do exercises. His Spirit of teaching, incorporating sounds and vibrations, preparing exercises, movements and breathing techniques. His broad experience and direct personality enables him to meet people´s needs and show them where they need to go for optimal growth.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.International DEGREE course of MASTER DIPLOMA in Alternative Medicines from Indian Foundation of Alternative Medicines & Research, India.
2.DIPLOMA in YOGA TEACHER (I.Y.T.R.) from International Yoga Federation.
3.EXPERIENCED REGISTERED YOGA TEACHER (E.R.Y.T.)from Yoga Alliance, U.S.A.
4.KRIYA HATHA YOGA TEACHER certification from Babaji's Kriya Yoga Order of Acharyas USA, Inc.
5.YOGA INSTRUCTOR certificate from Swami Vivikananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, India.
6.YOGA TEACHING DIPLOMA from Pathinen Sithar Yoga Kendra, India.
7.DIPLOMA in YOGA THERAPY from Yoga Vidya Gurukul University, Inida.
8.Pranic Healing / Touch Healing Therapy / Hypnotherapy /REIKI etc...

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June 22-24, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120622-11
Yoga for short-sightedness, Mantra Resonance Technique
Intructor: Acharya Harilalji

In today's computer-driven world, short-sightedness is a widely spread phenomenon. In this seminar you will learn how to treat short-sightedness from yogic point of view (treatment and prevention). This includes Mantra Resonance, a relaxation technique used in yoga therapy. The vibration of mantras is used to attain positive effect on body, mind and prana. Even sick people, who are confined to bed, can do this simple but effective practice.

Shared room €156; double room €185, single room €215; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €133

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June 22-24, 2012  Westerwald; Register: W120622-03
A change of Perspective
Instructor: Swami Mangalananda and Swami guru-sharananda

This workshop is based on the teaching of Anandamayi Ma that all is a manifestation of God. Swami Gurusharananda and Swami Mangalananda want to assist you to awake to this view of life and to experience that all is made from the love and light of god. We use asanas to relax the body and meditation, especially working with the chakras through asanas, Bhakti Yoga and chanting to enforce this view of life. Words from Ma will help us and we´ll do interactive discussions.

Instructor: Swami Mangalananda – from America. In 1973 he received initiation in India by the famous Indian Saint Shri Anandamayi Ma empfing. Since 2001 he is member of Ma’s Ashram in Omakareshwar, teaching yoga und meditation. He is author of two books. Swami guru-sharananda is a Master of Hatha Yoga as well as an expert in Philosophy and interpretation of the Upanishads, vedic astrology and natural healing.

Shared room € 156; double room € 185; single room € 215; dormitory/tent/camp-mobile € 133

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June 24 – July 22, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120624-06
Yoga Therapy Training – 4 Weeks Intensive
Instructor: Acharya Harilalji

This advanced course is designed for those who wish to deepen their knowledge of yoga and to practice yoga therapy. Students will learn the basic concepts of yoga therapy: Panchakosha Tattwa (the five sheaths of life), aadhi (stress), vyadhi (disease), and aadhija vyadhi (psychosomatic ailment). They will be introduced to the techniques used in Yoga Therapy and Yogic Physiotherapy: breathing movements, asanas, pranayamas, shat kriyas, cyclic relaxation, prana chanelling, and various meditation techniques.
Yoga therapy works on many levels to erase psychosomatic ailments and eleviate such diseases as asthma and allergy, back pain, knee pain, head ache and migraine, arthritis, anxiety and depression, and muscular dystrophy. After consultation with the patient, the therapist recommends and teaches various techniques. The patient then practice on his/her own until the illness is controlled or cured.
Yoga Vasishta, Taitariya upanishad, Prasna Upanishad, Yoga Sutra, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita, and Bhagavad Gita are among the scriptures that provide the theory, as well as the practices, used in Yoga Therapy. This course places emphasis on experiencing the wisdom of yoga, rather than merely acquiring information

Shared room €2.104; double room €2.510, single room €2.930; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €1.782

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June 29-July 8, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120629-08
Advanced Yoga Teachers Training Course Intensive B - Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Instructor: Swami Atma Swaruparamananda, Sukadev Bretz

Hatha Yoga – An escalator to inner peace in 9 days. Practicing asanas without connecting them to their spiritual roots frequently results in loss of inspiration. Inner peace is the aim of yoga. The main tools are asanas, pranayama, kriyas, mudras, and bandhas to control the mind and prana. Good health, a flexible body and higher stress resistance are positive side effects. Detailed discussion of Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the classical foundations of Hatha Yoga practice. It contains precise, yet coded, instructions as to how the latent energy potential may be utilized dynamically by way of Sadhana (spiritual practice). We will cover yogic cleansing techniques for body, mind and prana. The course is recommended for yoga practitioners, wishing to attain a deeper understanding and perspective. A particularly attractive course for Yoga teachers wishing to convey a new spiritual dimension and depth to their classes and their own practice.

Shared room €625, double room €755, single room €890, dormitory/tent/camp mobile €521

Asana classes and guided meditations are usually in German. If you need translation for asana classes, please let us know when you register.

July 13-22, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Regitster: B120713-06
Advanced Yoga Teachers Training Course Intensive A6
– Aparoksha Anubhutli – The direct realizing of your true Self
Instructor: Chandra Cohen, Sukadev Bretz

This advance training will give you the techniques to attain Self-realisation. The text of "Aproksha Anubhuti", with its 144 sutras is a concise and brilliant work. We will use it to unfold the teachings of Shankaracharya, the great Indian philosopher and master of Vedanta.

If you take it to heart, the great message of Vedanta will revolutionize your thinking, your understanding of yourself and of the world. It will inspire you to question and overcome many of your pre-conceptions. Examining, debating, challenging and meditating on the highest metaphysical truths will lead you step by step to a clearer understanding of the essential unity of everything, and of your own true nature as pure Sat-chid-ananda.
Aproksha Anubhuti gives concrete exercises to directly understand the highest reality. These practical meditations show Shankaracharya’s jnana yoga interpretation of the eight limbs of raja yoga: yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana and samadhi. It views these practices in a much broader metaphysical sense than in Patanjali's Yoga Sutra.
This promises to be a unique seminar for sincere spiritual aspirants which will aid you greatly in your spiritual development. It will include an overview of classical Indian scriptures and schools of philosophy. In addition: stress management, stress psychology, anatomy and physiology of the musculo-skeletal system, and hatha yoga teaching techniques will be integrated.

This same seminar is available as Advanced Yoga Teachers Training Course Intensive F6 – with lectures on Aparoksha Anubhuti plus additional Vedanta talks instead of Hatha Yoga teaching techniques and stress management:

July 13-22, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120713-15
Advanced Yoga Teachers Training Course Intensive F6 – Aparoksha Anubhutli – The direct realizing of your true Self
Instructor: Chandra Cohen, Marcel Turnau

Jnana Yoga, Vedanta and the direct means to self-realisation. „Aparoksha Anubhuti“, “direct intuitive God-realisation”, with its 144 Sutras is a concise and brilliant work. We will use it to unfold the teachings of Shankaracharya, the great philosopher and master of Vedanta. „Here the means to reach Aparoksha Anubhuti, direct self-realization, for final emancipation, are explained…“ (Verse 2)

A bold promise – The great message of Vedanta will revolutionize your thinking, your understanding of yourself and of the world. It will inspire you to question and overcome certain determined ideas and conceptions. Examining, debating, challenging, meditating on highest metaphysical truths will lead you step by step to a clearer understanding of the essential unity of everything, of your true nature as pure Sat-chid-ananda.
The text gives concrete exercises to directly understand this highest reality. These practical meditations show Shankaracharya’s Jnana Yoga interpretation of the 8 ashtangas in Raja Yoga - Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi - though in a much broader metaphysical sense than Patanjali’s Raja Yoga.A unique seminar for the sincere spiritual aspirant which will aid you to highly evolve in your spiritual development.
With an overview of classical Indian scriptures and Darshanas. Other Indian scriptures, systems of philosophy and techniques will also be integrated.

Shared room 625 €; double room 755 €; , single room 890 €; dormitory/tent/camp mobile 521 €.

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July 18-22, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120718-02
Hatha Yoga Workshop
Instructor: Maheshwari Cohen

Get into a new hatha yoga adventure. Intensive practice of asanas, first demanding, then with variations. You will get to know lots of new types with the focus on the following: standard postures, forward and backward bends, or hints and tricks. From medium to demanding. Thanks to her comprehensive own practice as well as longtime practice of teaching, Maheshwari integrates also elements from Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Jivanmukti yoga. At the same time she will touch you on a spiritual basis. Lots of practice, few theory.

Shared room 290 €; double room 348 €; single room 408 €; dormitory/tent/camp mobile 244 €.

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July 18-22, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B110819-13
Mythology and Hatha Yoga
Instructor: Swami Bodhichitananda

The transformative power of symbols and myths in religion and spirituality:  Myths, symbols and images form the universal transformative language of spirituality, philosophy and religion. Whether it be in today’s primitive tribes, Neolithic ancient man, the mystical and prophetic traditions of Western religions and spiritual traditions, or the Eastern approach of Yoga, buddhism and hinduism to self-transcendence, symbols and myths form an integral part of any spiritual practice, as they provide gateways to deeper dimensions of the psyche, powerful tools to evoke latent inner energies and transform the mundane lower nature to the higher spiritual reality. – How does mythology express itself in Hatha Yoga? What parallels are to be found between mythology and Hatha Yoga? How your Hatha Yoga exercise can help you to get access to a supra-personal aspect related to ancient symbols and myths. Interpretation and examples from ancient Yoga scriptures.

Shared room €159, double room €187, single room €215, dormitory/tent/camp mobile €137

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July 22-27, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120722-12
The secret of mind control
Instructor: Swami Bodhichitananda

“To control the restless mind and perfectly still all thoughts and cravings is the greatest problem of man. If he has subjugated the mind, he is the Emperor of emperors. For gaining mastery over the mind, you have to know what it is, how it works, how it deceives you at every turn and by what methods it can be subdued.”
 - Swami Sivananda
In this seminar Swami Bodhichitananda will lead you in an exploration of Swami Sivananda’s writings, teachings of other yogis, and developments in psychology and neuroscience to explore the nature of the mind. We will also look at how the ego manipulates thought and time to hijack us from our highest ideals. You will learn how to use yoga, pranayama and meditation to gain greater self control, inner freedom, and direction in your life.

Shared room €355, double room €428, single room €503, dormitory/tent/camp mobile €298

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July 22.-27, 2012   Bad Meinberg; Register: B120722-18
Self-Development by Motion and Mantras
Instructor: Ana Luisa Mendonca

"Simply feel good - simply be". By dancing and chanting mantras you’ll remove blockages from your body and mind. Discover the connection between your inner orientation and outer expression of joy. Using creative mediums, you will dissolve physical restraints and discover new sources of power to express yourself.

Shared room €335, double room €408, single room €483, dormitory/tent/camp mobile €278

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July 22.-27, 2012   Bad Meinberg; Register: B120722-13
Asana intensive - lots of practice, with a bit of theory
Instructor: Swami Saradananda

This is rare opportunity to make a breakthrough with your yoga practice! Intensive work on asanas in a relaxed atmosphere. Swami Saradananda's approach is concentrated and systematic. She makes even the most difficult asanas seem possible for you to do. Learn special techniques to expand your flexibility, coordination, endurance and strength - also to improve your capacity to sit for meditation. This programme includes 5 hours of asanas daily, as well as morning and evening group meditation and chanting.

Shared room €283, double room €355, single room €430, dormitory/tent/camp mobile €225

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July 27-5, August.2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120727-10
Advanced Teachers’ Training Course Intensive H - Gheranda Samhita
Instructor: Swami Saradananda

Gerandha Samhita is an ancient hatha yoga scripture dealing with the seven stages to perfection. Your body and mind are viewed as vessels for your soul.
This seminar is practical as well at theoretical in its approach to hatha yoga. Through the regular practice of kriyas, asanas, mudras, bandhas, pranayama, pratyahara and dhyana, you are led to access your intuition and gain higher experiences. The training includes chakra meditations, breathing techniques and advanced energy-focusing practices.  Swami Saradananda is the perfect teacher with whom to study these techniques, as many of them are reflected in her recent books "The Power of Breath" and "Chakra Meditation".

Shared room €625, double room €755, single room €890, dormitory/tent/camp mobile €521

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Asana classes and guided meditations are usually in German. If you need translation for asana classes, please let us know when you register.

August 3.-12., 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120803-10
Advanced Yoga Teachers Training Course Intensive A2 – Wisdom of the Upanishads
Instructor: Swami Govindananda,  Narendra Hübner

This training icludes detailed study of the Upanishads, the most important scriptures of classical jnana yoga. The Upanishads comprise the philosophical-metaphysical portion of the Vedas and form the basis of Vedanta, the philosophy of non-duality. A fascinating thrilling analysis of the Upanishads, including basic questions of human existence, such as: Who am I? What is real? What is happiness? These are designed to lead you to the perception of your real nature, which is pure consciousness. This knowledge will help you to get rid of mental entanglements and show you the way to freedom. Indian scriptures and systems of philosophy: main Yoga scriptures, 6 Darshanas, Upanishads.
In addition there will be Hatha Yoga teaching techniques, stress management.
The same seminar is available as Advanced Yoga Teachers Training Course Intensive F2 – same lectures on the Upanishads, Jnana Yoga plus additional Vedanta and Upanishad talks instead of Hatha Yoga teaching techniques and stress management:

Swami Govindananda, from Kerala, South India, is a direct disciple of Swami Vishnu-devananda. After completing his studies in physics and education, he joined Swami Vishnu’s Ashram in 1987. For more than 23 years he has been teaching in the Sivananda Vedanta Yoga Centers around the world, including training thousands of Yoga Teachers. His students especially appreciate his truthfulness and integrity.

Shared room €625, double room €755, single room €890, dormitory/tent/camper van €521

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August 3-12, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120803-20
Advanced Yoga Teachers Training Course Intensive F2
“Jnana Yoga" – Wisdom of the Upanishads
Instructor: Swami Govindananda, Andreas Heimburger

This course focuses on the Upansihads, the most important classical Jnana Yoga scriptures. The Upanishads contain the philosophical-metaphysical part of the Vedas and form the basis of Vedanta, the philosophy of non-dualism. The fascinating thrilling analysis of the Upanishads will include many of the basic questions of human existence: Who am I? What is real? What is happiness? This will lead you to the perception of your real nature: pure consciousness. This knowledge will help you to get rid of mental entanglements and show you the way to freedom. Indian scriptures and systems of philosophy: main Yoga scriptures, 6 Darshanas, Upanishads.
Same seminar as Advanced Yoga Teachers Training Course Intensive F2 – same lectures on the Upanishads, Jnana Yoga plus additional Vedanta and Upanishad talks instead of Hatha Yoga teaching techniques and stress management:

Shared room €625, double room €755, single room €890, dormitory/tent/camper van €521

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August 5-10, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120805-02
Spiritual Retreat with Swami Saradananda
Instructor: Swami Saradanana

A unique opportunity to explore new spiritual depths and enjoy the satsang of an internationally renowned Yoga Master. Remove yourself from your everyday life; immerse yourself into the spiritual energy of the Ashram. Dive deep into your practice with new inspiration and insights.

Swami Saradananda is an inspiring teacher, who will help you to deepen and refine your practice. Her unique Chakra meditation, special breathing techniques and exact yoga classes will lead you to an integral experience and a hightened state of awareness.

Shared room €345, double room €418, single room €493, dormitory/tent/camp mobile €288.

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August 10-12,  2012  Nordsee; Register: N120810-09
Rare glimpses on Vedic psychology
Instructor: Acharya Harilalji

Modern psychology originated from contemplation on the Soul.  Later, as the concept of Soul is not accepted by the modern science, it allegedly turns out that ‘the mind is a byproduct of the body’.  In psychiatry, the mind is the result of chemical changes in the body.  Woodworth jokes about modern psychology as; “At first, psychology lost its Soul, then it lost its mind, later on it lost its consciousness.  However, it has behavior of some sort.”  This tells the present status of modern psychology. 
In Vedic science, the mind is the product of Soul. In order to experience this world, Soul was extended into mind. And the indriyas (sense organs limbs) are the product of mind in order to deal with the world.  To know about mind, one should approach the mind with the combination of body and soul.  Understanding the 4 qualities of the mind- Mana, budhi, ahankara and chitta - is important to understand the mind.  The knowledge of mind is not compressed in one scripture, but it is spread in many.  This seminar aims to give a glimpse on the knowledge of psychology contained in Vedic scriptures.

 
Shared room €171; double room €208, single room €247; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €146

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August 12-15, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120812-15
Meditations from the Tantra
Instructor: Dr. Nalini Sahay

Meditations from the Tantras is based on the trachings of Swami Satyananda Saraswati, who put the ancient themes into a form that modern people can understand and practice.
Dr Nalini Sahay, his direct disciple, teaches ajapa japa, antar mouna, and chidakasha charan sadhanas.These practices enable you to re-programme your mind to lead a more healthy and spiritual life. You are bound to feel rejuvenated as your prana is balanced.

Shared room €211, double room €255, single room €300, dormitory/tent/camp mobile €177

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August 17-24, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120817-11
Yoga Nidra Advanced - Yoga Teachers Training Course
Instructor: Dr. Nalini Sahay

In this seminar, you will become adept at bringing about a deep and advanced state of relaxation and meditation. You will also learn how to bring the mind out of this state gradually and effectively. This will enable yoga teachers to teach this practice to students, who have completed the Yoga Nidra 1 seminar.
You will practice Nyasa, Pratyahara and Chidakasha Dharana, which facilitate an internalisation of the mind. The end result is a highly developed state of awareness and relaxation.
Yoga Nidra is one of Swami Satyananda Saraswati’s major contributions. He derived the practice from the Tantras, where it is defined as psychic and dynamic sleep. It is a method of relaxing by creating one-pointedness of mind.

Yoga teachers will learn give detailed explanations of Yoga Nidra, ensuring that they are clear in their comprehension of the subject. With practice, participants will learn to be completely aware and effortlessly relaxed.

The seminar leader, Dr Nalini Sahay, trained at the Bihar School of yoga.
Course content: 
•    How Yoga nidra works at the yogic and scientific levels.
•    How to remain aware
•    What is Nyasa? How is it applied in Yoga Nidra?
•    How pratyahara is practiced in Yoga Nidra. Antar Mouna will be taught.
•    How to become focussed and concentrated
•    How to remain energised
•    How to experience complete relaxation

You will learn detailed practices of visualisation which cover:
•    Story visualisation
•    Psychic centre visualisation
•    Psychic symbol visualisation
•    Eyebrow centre/Om visualisation
•    Asana Visualisation
•    Movement in time
•    Rapid image visualisation,
•    Aura visualisation
•    Golden egg visualisation
•    Practices of chidakasha dharana.
Precondition: Yoga Teachers Training Course + 7-day Yoga Nidra I course

Shared room €567; double room €668, single room €773; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €486

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August 19-24, 2012  Westerwald; Register: W120622-03
Sanskrit Intensive Course with Swami Atma
Instructor: Swami Atma-swaruparamananda

A course developed by Swami Atma to enable you to learn Sanskrit faster, and with a lot of fun! Within one week, you will be reading and writing. This is the ideal method to develop a perfect pronunciation of the mantras. You’ll receive a comprehensive manual.

Shared room €335, double room €408, single room €483, dormitory/tent/camp mobile €278

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August 24-31, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120824-10
Prana Healing- Basic Training
Instructor: Dr. Nalini Sahay

Based on the teachings of Swami Sivananda and Swami Satyananda, Dr. Nalini Sahay has developed a system of prana healing. It helps people to release blocked energy, open chakras and make prana flow without much effort. Like Reiki, these techniques have an impact both on physical and mental health. Dr. Sahay has been able to show the efficiency of these techniques in healing illnesses, as well as in the context of social work with AIDS victims and homeless people in the slums of Delhi.
The techniques can also support drug addicts, alcoholics and others to overcome their addictions. They are useful for self-healing as well as healing others. In this training you will learn to harmonize your energies and thereby heal different levels of your being so that energy can flow through you. You will learn to communicate prana and to transmit prana healing energy to others (Dr. Sahay puts great emphasis on not accepting money for transmitting prana healing energy). This training will convey valuable and easily applicable techniques to yoga teachers, health practitioners, social workers, psychotherapists, nurses and everybody who wants to help people who have problems. English with German translation.

Shared room €567, double room €668, single room €773, dormitory/tent/camp mobile €486

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August 26-31, 2012  Westerwald; Register: W120826-08
Spiritual Reatreat with Swami Govindananda
Instructor: Swami Govindananda

Our spiritual retreats are a unique opportunity to participate the spiritual depth and richness of internationally known Master of Yoga. Out of everyday life, in the energetic enriched atmosphere of the Ashram, you will dive deeply into spirituality. Your practice will get new impulses. You will grow in spiritual deepness and insights. You can reach the next step of your spiritual way, or obstacles that blocked you, may go away. And you will come to yourself, collect energy and calmness for your everyday life. You will feel for quiet some time inspired and raised. Besides intensely guided practice, there is daily time for you from 11 AM to 4 PM, where you can let the experience and insights settle and work with.

Shared room €335, double room €408, single room €483, dormitory/tent/camp mobile €278

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Asana classes and guided meditations are usually in German. If you need translation for asana classes, please let us know when you register.

September 2-9, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120902-03
Yoga Nidra Advanced – Yoga Teachers Training Course
Instructor: Dr. Nalini Sahay

In this seminar, you will become adept at bringing about a deep and advanced state of relaxation and meditation. You will also learn how to bring the mind out of this state gradually and effectively. This will enable yoga teachers to teach this practice to students, who have completed the Yoga Nidra 1 seminar.
You will practice Nyasa, Pratyahara and Chidakasha Dharana, which facilitate an internalisation of the mind. The end result is a highly developed state of awareness and relaxation.
Yoga Nidra is one of Swami Satyananda Saraswati’s major contributions. He derived the practice from the Tantras, where it is defined as psychic and dynamic sleep. It is a method of relaxing by creating one-pointedness of mind.

Yoga teachers will learn give detailed explanations of Yoga Nidra, ensuring that they are clear in their comprehension of the subject. With practice, participants will learn to be completely aware and effortlessly relaxed.

The seminar leader, Dr Nalini Sahay, trained at the Bihar School of yoga.
Course content: 
•    How Yoga nidra works at the yogic and scientific levels.
•    How to remain aware
•    What is Nyasa? How is it applied in Yoga Nidra?
•    How pratyahara is practiced in Yoga Nidra. Antar Mouna will be taught.
•    How to become focussed and concentrated
•    How to remain energised
•    How to experience complete relaxation

You will learn detailed practices of visualisation which cover:
•    Story visualisation
•    Psychic centre visualisation
•    Psychic symbol visualisation
•    Eyebrow centre/Om visualisation
•    Asana Visualisation
•    Movement in time
•    Rapid image visualisation,
•    Aura visualisation
•    Golden egg visualisation
•    Practices of chidakasha dharana.
Precondition: Yoga Teachers Training Course + 7-day Yoga Nidra I course

Shared room €567; double room €668, single room €773; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €486

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September 7-16, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120907-12
Advanced Yoga Teachers Training Intensive F4
- Viveka Chudamani and Asana Intensive
Instructor: Narayani, Sukadev Bretz

Viveka Chudamani (The Crest-Jewel of Discrimination), Sankaracharya's masterpiece of Advaita Vedanta philosophy, provides the central theme of this course. Shankara composed many sub-texts from the Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita, which are called Prakarana Granthas, with the objective of bringing the message of the Vedas and Upanishads to lay people. Viveka Chudamani, as the name implies, is the crowning achievement of these texts.
Narayani, one of our favourite and most experienced yoga instructors enhances the course with intensive and precise asana practice.

Shared room €597, double room €723, single room €849, dormitory/tent/camper van/caravan €498
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September 11 - 16, 2011, Bad Meinberg; Register: B110911-03
Asana Intensive with Narayani
Instructor: Narayani

Work intensively on your asanas, and be inspired by lectures and meditation. Narayani is the co-author of the book "Yoga". Her way of teaching is magical; she will guide you in a playful manner. You will find yourself doing the most difficult variations and be amazed at how much is possible. As a result of her long and intensive asana practice and more than 30 years of teaching experience, Narayani can give you excellent advice. Her calm and joyful personality is always an inspiration! This programme includes little theory and longer asana-classes.

Shared room €625, double room €755, single room €890, dormitory/tent/camp mobile €521.

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September 9-14, 2012 Westerwald; Register: W120909-02
Kriya Yoga Intensive
Instructor: Swami Bodhichitananda

This is an introduction to Kriya Yoga, the “meditation practice of a higher era”. Experience for yourself the theory, tradition and practice of Kriya Yoga. Swami Bodhichtitananda will teach the basic techniques:

• Meditation based on breathing and the practice of Hamsa

•  “Anahata Shabdha" – the power of OM and sound in meditation

•   Complementary asana classes.

Shared room €335; double room €408, single room €483; dormitory €278

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September 9.-14., 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B120909-05
Asana Intensive with Narayani
Instructor: Narayani

Work intensively on your asanas, and be inspired by lectures and meditation. Narayani is the co-author of the book "Yoga". Her way of teaching is magical; she will guide you in a playful manner. You will find yourself doing the most difficult variations and be amazed at how much is possible. As a result of her long and intensive asana practice and more than 30 years of teaching experience, Narayani can give you excellent advice. Her calm and joyful personality is always an inspiration! This programme includes little theory and longer asana-classes.

Shared room €435, double room €508, single room €583; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €378

September 9-14, 2012  North Sea¸Register: N120909-03
Pawanamuktasana - Yoga Teachers Training Course
Instructor: Dr Nalini Sahay

The pawanmuktasana series is taught by Dr Nalini Sahay of the Bihar School of Yoga, as she learned it from Parmahamsa Satyananda. Pawanmuktasanas bring the different bodily functions into perfect coordination so that they work together for the benefit of the whole body. Pawanmuktasana means release of prana within the pose. Each group supplements the other, stimulating and encouraging a free flow of prana.

Shared room €335, double room €405, single room €475, dormitory/tent/camp mobile €280.

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September 14-16, 2012  Nord See; Register: N120914-03
Meditations to overcome insomnia
Instructor: Dr. Nalini Sahay

A practical workshop where you will immediately feel the positive impact on your health and sleep. You will get to know behavioural patterns that trigger stress and fear. Particular meditation techniques will help you to get rid of stress and uncertainties. These techniques will support your sleep so that you will awake feeling refreshed and revitalized.

Shared room €159, double room €187, single room €215, dormitory/tent/camp mobile €137

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September 28- October 7., 2012  Westerwald; Register. W120928-01
Advanced Yoga Teachers Training Course Intensive D - Raja Yoga
Instructor: Swami Saradananda

Raja Yoga (Yoga Sutras), meditation, teaching techniques, Sanskrit, asana variations, shankprakshalama, Kundalini Yoga.

Shared room €625; double room €755, single room €890; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €521

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Asana classes and guided meditations are usually in German. If you need translation for asana classes, please let us know when you register.

October 5-14, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B121005-06
Advanced Yoga Teachers Training Course Intensiv F7 - Yoga Vasishta
Instructor: Leela Mata, Viveka Kurth

Look forward to a unique seminar: the highest philosophical wisdom of the Yoga Vasishta will be interpreted and explained wisely, sensitively and intuitionally. Hatha Yoga teaching techniques, motivating students to practice, Yoga for juveniles, and many other topics with be covered.
The Yoga Vasishta is one of the most important jnana yoga scriptures. The sage Vasishta explains the highest wisdom of Vedanta to Prince Rama, who is desperate to understand the suffering of the world and to find a deeper meaning to life. This work is contains unbelievable stories – sometimes funny, often surreal - about parallel universes, whose purpose is to show the illusionary nature of this world and of our conceptions of “I”.
However, the Yoga Vasishta is no work for ivory-towered scholars; in fact, the opposite is true. Its main statement is: realize that beyond the relative "reality", there is one unique and absolute truth; realize that you are Brahman, pure consciousness. Free yourself from all limiting identifications and then act with detachment in the world. That is the path to overcome suffering and to live a happy life.

Shared room €625; double room €755, single room €890; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €521

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October 9-14, 2012  North Sea; Register: N121009-02
Integral Consciousness & Evolutionary Spirituality
Instructor: Swami Bodhichitananda

We possess a momentous opportunity in the evolution of consciousness! We have access to ancient spiritual religious traditions, as well as the findings of modern science. This gives us a comprehensive understanding of our story within the deep time of the Universe and as the culmination of the evolution of Consciousness and integrative spirituality.
How does this new world-view affect our understanding of the ancient spiritual traditions and our own personal spiritual life, our relationship to culture and the growing global consciousness? What is the difference and significance of pure Being beyond time, in the Now, and the evolutionary impulse of becoming, in time, as exhibited by the unfolding of Consciousness through the Universe;  the spiritual import of the individual in relation to culture, cosmos and self in an ever-evolving universe. In this seminar, Swami Bodhichitananda will lead you in using practical methods of realizing both self-consciousness and cosmic consciousness

Shared room €357, double room €429, single room €504, dormitory/tent/camp mobile €299

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October 14-23, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B121014-14
Ayurvedic Medicine Training Advanced Course
Instructor: Devendra Prasad Mishra

Deepens the basics (Ayurvedic Medicine Training Basic Course, April 27 – May 6, 2012)., shows you special techniques and more ayurvedic expertise.
Pharmacology
Ayurvedic production of medicine, its dosage and application
Important medical plants, minerals and animal products in ayurvedic medicine
Herbal decoctions (medicine)
Ayurvedic Oils, Ghees, Aristhams, Gudikas, Churnas, Lehyams

Diagnosis

• Ayurvedic Diagnosis (Vikrti)
• Etiology and symptoms (Nidana)
• 10-indication-diagnosis, including pulse diagnosis
• Mutual analysis of constitution considering pulse, tongue, skin, eyes, etc.

Treatment

• Process of treatment in Ayurveda
• Regenerative Treatment (Samana chikitsa)
• Purification Treatment (Panchakarma: Vamana, Virechana, Vasti, Sirovireca, Raktamoksha)
• Specific diseases and their treatment
  arthritis, psoriasis, dermatitis, herniated vertebral disc, dysmenorrhea, myoma, problems with menopause, allergic rhinitis, hay fever, palsies, Parkinson’s disease, insomnia

Yoga and Ayurveda

• overall understanding of the basic principles of Yoga and Ayurveda
• spiritual and philosophical aspects in Yoga
• Yoga as daily routine
• Repetition / Questions and answers
• written exam
• Finish with Indian banquet, ceremonial handing over of certificates, concluding ceremony

Appr. Schedule:

Starting on 1st day:   
  20.00h Meditation, Mantrachanting
  21.05-22.00h Lecture

Following days:
   7.00h Meditation, Mantra chanting,
   8.05-9.15h Lecture
   9.30h Yoga class
  11.00h Brunch
  13.00-18.00h Lecture/Workshop
  18.00h Dinner
  20.00-22.00h Meditation, Mantrachanting, Lecture

Last day:   
   7.00h Meditation, Mantrachanting, short lecture
   8.05-9.15h Closing with handing over of certificates
   9.30h Yoga class
  11.00h Brunch

Requirements:
successful and complete participation in Part 1 or Ayurveda Health Consultant (BYV) or another Ayurveda Training Course recognized by BYVG. Recognized component of the Ayurveda Therapy Training.
Part 1 and 2 (Basic and advanced course) together are also valid as replacement of the Ayurveda Health Consultant Training with regard to the Ayurveda Therapy Training.

Certificate:
Provided that you participate in all units of Part 1 and 2 of the Training and pass the exam, you’ll obtain the certificate "Training in Ayurvedic Medicine (BYVG)" of the Professional Association of Ayurveda Health Consultants (BYVG).
This training does not authorize you to execute medical science in Germany, in case you do not yet possess the statutory approval of the legal authorities in charge, that means if you are not a physician or health practitioner.

Dr. Devendra Prasad Mishra, M.S. (Ayurveda) Shalya, Bananas Hindu University, B.A.M.S., P.D.C.R., Dip.Yoga, has been teaching and consulting for over five years in different national and international institutions.  His academic and practical training includes the study of traditional Ayurveda as well as Allopathic Medicine and surgery. He has attended, conducted and actively participated in various seminars, workshops throughout the world. He is a master of Ayurveda Marma therapy and Pulse diagnosis, has cured many chronic patients with Marma therapy. He is also founder / Director of Kewalya nature care society, India, which is working for the propagation and development of Ayurveda, Yoga and other Natural sciences.
  
Shared room € 773; double room € 904; single room € 1039; dormitory/tent/camp mobile € 670.

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October 21-30, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B121021-04
Panchakarma Cure with Leela Mata
Instructor: Leela Mata

Panchakarma, the well known ayurvedic treatment, is one of the most  effective methods of cleaning the entire body. It regenerates and revitalises you, starting from the cellular level. Deep-seated blockades in the channels of the body are released; the total organism is detoxicated and regenerated. This process is especially effective when assisted by yoga, meditation and the singing of bhajans.

“Pancha” means “five” and “karma” means “techniques of cleansing”. The five techniques of cleansing are: Vamana (therapeutic vomiting), Vireka (purgation), Basti (oil enema), Nasya (cleaning of the nose) and Rakta Mochana (cleaning of the blood by herbs). The process of deep cleansing, strongly activates your power of self-healing. This process will be assisted by daily abhyanga massages (3-4 massages by another participant in the workshop and 3-4 guided self massages), exhalation therapy and a special diet.
Leela Mata will discuss the ayurvedic concept of constitution and give each participant a private consultation.

Shared room €758; double room €889, single room €1024; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €655

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Asana classes and guided meditations are usually in German. If you need translation for asana classes, please let us know when you register.

November 2-4, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B121102-07Embracing DeathInstructor: Leela Mata

Death, like birth, is an event in the soul’s journey to Liberation. It is not to be feared or ignored, but to be understood and embraced.

We will tap into ancient wisdom, as well as modern findings, to help us participate in the event of death fearlessly and consciously

• How to prepare for death
• What happens at the time of death and what happens after death
• How to help someone to be detached and be able to leave peacefully
• Rituals before and after death to help the deceased and the surviving family
• Use of mantras to elevate the soul
• Sharing circle of love, attention, understanding and acceptance to help healing take place and grief to evaporate
• Wisdom will be culled from Katha Upanishad, Garuda Puran, Bhagavad Gita and your own experiences

Shared room €176; double room €205, single room €235; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €153

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November 4-11, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B121104-03
Ayurvedic Cooking Course
Instructor: Leela Mata

Probe the secrets and basic principles of ayurvedic cooking under the experienced and loving guidance of Leela Mata. Those of you who have already had the pleasure of participating in her workshops know how deeply she can initiate you into wisdom that is not easily found in cookbooks. 
This course will include a combination of theory and practice. You will learn:

• the meaning of the flavours in Ayurveda
• the energetic effects of different foods and their forms of preparation
• the effects on each dosha (bodily constitution)
• the effects of foods and their preparation on body and mind
• composition of menus according to the doshas - which foods and combinations are good for each constitution and in which situation
• you will prepare ayurvedic and Indian dishes as a group, giving consideration to ayurvedic principles

Among other things, you will learn to cook:

• dhal, khicheri, vegetables
• chapati, roti, puri
• chutneys that are aromatic, spicy and cooling
• curries
• rice dishes such as pulao, saffron rice, simple Indian rice, aromatic yoghurt-rice
• desserts: halwa, khir, shiri, laddhu
• ayurvedic tea, lassi, takrana
• preparation of ghee and yoghurt
• ... and other surprise-dishes!

This training is especially appropriate for Ayurveda health consultants, who offer ayurvedic nutritional consulting or ayurvedic cooking-workshops or want to know more about ayurvedic cuisine. It is also appropriate for amateur and professional cooks who want to include ayurvedic dishes in their menus.
Requirements: experience in cooking.
If for professional or private reasons you would like to gain special knowledge on the vast field of cooking, the training course in whole foods is also recommended. About 80 units. Certificate: "Ayurveda Cook (BYVG)"

Shared room €597; double room €698, single room €803; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €516

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November 16-18, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B121116-05
The art of making decisions and the  „Psychology of choice“
Instructor: Leela

How can I make positive decisions in the midst of a world that is permanently changing, with its variety of options? Normally, the mind – in a state of confusion – is alternating between restless activity and inertia. Prerequisite for reasonable decision-making is a clear and conscious mind. This clarity comes when you are aware of your goal and your present position.

• understand your duty and responsibilities in society and in the world
• how to act self-confidently in your social surroundings
• how to views your goals in life from a higher perspective
• how to create the physical and mental environment that will assist you in making good decisions

This seminar can enrich your life and release your dormant potential!

Shared room €176; double room €205, single room €235; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €153

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November 18-23, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B121118-06Ayurvedic Marma Massage Training
Instructor: Leela Mata

Marmas are centres of the three bio-energies: vata, pitta and kapha, as well as the three basic qualitiess of Nature: sattva, rajas and tamas. By using soft circular movements on a marma point you can release toxins, compact energies, and suppressed or blocked emotions. Thus the harmonic flow of prana is re-established.
In this training, you will learn to locate these points and to work on them so that health in the various body organs may be re-established or maintained. Included are recognized elements of Aryurveda therapy training, holistic therapy training and holistic massage therapy training.

Shared room €421; double room €493, single room €568; dormitory/tent/camp mobile €363

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November 25-30, 2012  Bad Meinberg; Register: B121125-03
Dhyana Yoga – Advanced Teachers Training
Instructor: Leela Mata

Connect with your higher Self to bring healing and regeneration to every aspect of your personality. Open yourself to divine vibrations; let life become a flow of inspiration, releasing your doubts, distractions and worries. Burn the impurities and reduce the agitations of your mind through dhyana (meditation) on divine light and sound.
Leela Mata will lead you in asana to develop stability and ease in your meditative posture, pranayama to liberate the flow of prana and cleanse the nadis, appropriate bandhas and mudras, and guided meditations. Mataji will "lift" your spiritual practice from special tips gleaned from her own experience. The course will end with a special yagna (fire ritual) as a blessing for your continued success.

Shared room €385; double room €458, single room €533; dormitory €328

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November 30- December 2, 2012,  Bad Meinberg
Register: B121130-05Jesus, Yoga and You
Instructor: Leela Mata

What has Lord Jesus to do with Yoga? What has Lord Jesus to do with your life and your spiritual practice? Leela Mata draws analogies, and thereby enables you to get a deeper and more practical approach towards your own spirituality as well as towards Jesus and His teachings. Out of her own profound realisation of highest wisdom and truth she is able to lift your spiritual development and your understanding on a higher level altogether. Leela Mata is a very intuitive spiritual teacher. She has the special ability of clarifying even complexer topic, reducing them to their essence and thereby making them easily applicable in your day-to-day life. In her presence you can get rid of old attachments. Emotional purification and spiritual awakening happen almost by themselves. And in the end you are infused with a spirit of peace and inner strength which will enable you to master your life with new energy and vitality.

Shared room 176 €; double room 205 €; single room 235 €; dormitory 153 €.

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