Welcome to The Body. During this 10-day retreat, you will reconnect with the wisdom, joy, vitality, and health of your physical body. This is a space where you can dive deep into your practice and exploring the physical body the subtle energy body.
Through gentle and strong asana practices, deep connected breathing techniques, and purification practices, you will learn to let go of what is no longer serving you. These practices will help you to release any physical, emotional, and mental toxins, allowing you to open up to your full potential.
Throughout this retreat, you will be guided through yogic techniques from Tibet and India, discovering new ways to connect with your inner alchemist and inner healer. You will learn the basics of Ayurveda, and gain a deeper understanding of your body and its needs.
As you move through your practice, you will begin to see your body as a sacred temple, dedicated to awakening your true self. With each breath, you will cleanse and purify, allowing yourself to fully let go and surrender to the present moment.
This is a journey of self-discovery and self-love. As you connect with your physical body, you will begin to feel a renewed sense of vitality and joy. You will find yourself moving with more grace and ease, and your mind will become clear and focused.
So, take a deep breath and let yourself be guided through this journey of healing and transformation. Trust in the process, and allow yourself to fully embrace the wisdom, joy, vitality, and health of your physical body. By the end of this retreat, you will have everything you need to continue on your path of growth and awakening.
For whom?
You can participate in The Body with any level of experience. Most important is your motivation, dedication and commitment to your own personal growth. For any doubts to participate please contact Delight at info@delightyoga.nl
or the teachers Satya & Sahaj directly at: puramrita108@gmail.com.
What you will learn
The practices are based primarily on the traditional Vinyasa Yoga method based on the teachings of Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, the 'founder of modern yoga' who was the teacher of many influential teachers like Indra Devi, K. Pattabhi Jois, B.K.S. Iyengar, T.K.V. Desikachar and A.G. Mohan. His method will be explored and opened to include many other elements from the body of Hatha yoga practices. Elements of Ayurveda will also be added to include a more therapeutic and balancing effect of the practices, allowing for a broader view of yoga on all aspects of life.
Invaluable benefits you will gain from this training:
- A cleansing of the temple of body and mind
- A clearer understanding of yourself
- Alignment with your life towards awakening
During this retreat, our experienced teachers Katiza Satya and Kevin Sahaj draw from several wisdom traditions to offer you 100 hours of practices ranging from asana, pranayama, meditation, chanting, rituals, and philosophy. Together with The Heart and The Mind programs, The Body presents the core of their Sva Dharma teachings. Under their guidance, you will immerse yourself fully into the process of yoga, experiencing directly what it is like to live and practice full-time.
Program
We start this 10-day retreat in a unique way - with mauna (silence). It is a way to go beyond the surface – beyond names and forms, social, cultural or psychological boundaries. You will receive teachings and practices in silence, allowing yourself to let go of critical thinking, questions and other habits of the mind. Knowledge is a fruit of learning, while wisdom is a fruit of practice. Through silence, our mind reaches a certain clarity, and you will be ready for deeper learning and practice. We immerse ourselves into meditation, pranayama, philosophy and a balanced asana practice, going deeper in concentration and breath awareness, allowing and trusting inner alignment, exploring subtle body, purification, basics of Ayurveda, basic anatomy knowledge, setting the stage for the meeting of the inner alchemist and the inner healer within our selves.
These 10 days are the sacred ground for your “yoga practice laboratory” where the alchemy takes place. This is where we start the process of deconditioning the mind which is deeply entangled in the body tissues. We start to trust again in the body intelligence, its nature and connection to the subtle body. Wisdom and trust of how to be in the body rises spontaneously. Together we create the environment where the sacredness of our own body can be experienced again, like a newborn child.
Typical Daily Schedule
06:00 Morning wake-up
06:30 Meditation and Pranayama
07:00 Asana Yoga practice
09:00 Light breakfast
10:30 Lecture
11:30 Q&A
13:00 Lunch and free time
16:00 Lecture
17:00 Tea break
17:30 Deepening the practices
19:00 Dinner
20:30 Meditation, chanting or Yoga Nidra practice
21:00 Bedtime
Curriculum
Asana: The Vinyasa yoga method based on the teachings of Tirumalai Krishnamacharya will be your main practice and map for this training. You will also focus on specific asanas and how to approach them in different ways. You will be taught alignment, breath, bandhas, inner and outer focus and suitable variations for each asana, learn the sanskrit name and the benefits of each pose.
Pranayama: We will teach the true meaning of Prana and the natural breath. Preparations for pranayama, together with some of the most classical techniques (such as Kapalabhati, Nadi Shodhana, and the Nine Purification Breaths) will be covered.You will build a personal practice of pranayama to incorporate into your daily practice.
Kriyas: Kriyas are cleansing and purification practices that prepare you for deeper yogic experiences. You will be introduced to some of the basic yet powerful kriya techniques and incorporate them into your daily practice routine.
Physical and Yogic Anatomy: We will explore the physical body in a very practical way, and introduce you to the subtle bodies: the yogic anatomy of chakras, nadis, vayus and koshas, helping you to more fully understand the process and benefits of yoga.
Yoga Philosophy: Foundational philosophy will be mostly based on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, with a particular focus on the 8 limbs of yoga. You will learn how to apply this in your yoga practice, in your teaching and, most importantly, in your everyday life.
Ayurveda You will be introduced to the Science of Ayurveda and you will receive a solid foundation on the pillars of Ayurveda, e.g. the three doshas, your own natural born constitution (prakruti) and your current imbalance (vikruti).
Concentration and meditation: From the beginning of the course, you will be introduced to meditation. During the course, you will be given different techniques to practice formal meditation. You will come to understand what meditation is, and how the other aspects of our practice are traditionally used to to prepare ourselves for moving deeper into meditation. You will learn how to guide others in basic meditation.
Mantra: You will be introduced to the importance of Bhakti Yoga and Vedic chanting, learning some of the most important mantras and sutras to connect to the divine through sacred sound.
Why go on a retreat?
Joining The Body is a chance to immerse yourself in a supportive community of like-minded individuals who are all seeking to reconnect with themselves and live from the heart. It's a unique opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life, live close to nature and tune in to your innermost being.
The Body offers you the time and space to let go of distractions and focus on yourself in a beautiful and peaceful natural environment. It's a time to disconnect from technology and reconnect with your body, mind, and spirit. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a beginner, The Body is a chance to deepen your practice and explore new techniques.
But perhaps most importantly, a The Body offers an opportunity to connect with a community of like-minded individuals who share your values and aspirations. It's a time to form deep and meaningful connections with others who are on a similar journey of self-discovery and growth. So, if you're looking to reconnect with yourself and others in a supportive and nurturing environment, The Body may be just what you need.