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SUMMARY:South India Yatra (Pilgrimage)
DESCRIPTION:Spritual & cultural retreat for Yogis with Pradipa & Meera at Arsha Yoga\, Kerala. DOWNLOAD BROCHURE \n“A yãtra pronounced yAH-trAH) is much more than a vacation. It’s a sacred journey where the outer reality of the site fuses with our inner experience of the divine to transform us on all levels. To go on a yatra is to embark on a path that is mysterious and adventurous. We return from a yatra changed\, not only because of the novelty of traveling to exotic lands\, but because we’ve been touched by the grace of the sacred.” – Kavitha Chinnayian \n \nWhat to expect \n\nDaily Yoga\, Pranayama & Meditation whilst staying at Arsha Yoga Gurukulum & Heritage Farms plus day trips and excursions such as temple visit and boat ride.\nLecutre on Ayurveda\, the ‘Science of Life’.\nFree time for reading\, journaling\, swimming and relaxing walks on the beach.\nClassical Indian Music concert and Kalaripayattu (martial art) perfomance while at Arsha Yoga.\nPrivate minibus plus guide for travel to Heritage Farms\, Isha Yoga Ashram & Marayur\, with some travel on train and bus for cultural experience.\nSimple\, clean accommodation and simple vegetarian food.\nGuidance and support from Pradipa and Meera to develop your practice and sankalpa (intention) for the trip.\n\nTypical Daily Ashram Schedule \n6.15-7.15am – Pranayama and Meditation\n7.30am – Tea and banana\n8-9.30am – Asana practice (Hatha Yoga/Yin Yoga/Yoga Nidra)\n10-11am – Brunch\n11am – Seva (small help around the ashram\n– karma yoga)\n11-3.30pm – Free time (swimming\, reading\, journaling\, massage*)\n3.30pm – Tea\n4pm – Yin Yoga/Yoga Nidra/Self-Practice\n/Ayurveda Lecture\n6pm Dinner\n7.15pm Satsang/Classical Concert/Kalaripayittu Martial Arts Demonstration \n*Subject to availability and extra cost will apply\n**Timetable subject to change and variation \n \nRetreat Venues: \n \nArsha Yoga Gurukulum (www.arshayoga.org) is a small\, family run ashram located in silent village surroundings of central Kerala\, and nestled in a stunning beach-side coconut grove. Accommodation is clean and simple\, shared rooms with shared bathroom. Meals are served twice daily and effort is taken to provide homegrown fruits and vegetables from the garden. \nHeritage Farms (www.heritagefarm.in) is an eco-conscious and beautifully tranquil sanctuary set in the lush greenery and stunning views of the Western Ghats in the Idukki district of Kerala. Enjoy comfortable and cosy lodgings\, with breath taking views and organic\, farm to table food. Here we will explore the beauty of nature with guided trekking and a boat trip on the largest dam in Asia. \nProposed Itinerary:\n16 Nov : Arrive Arsha Yoga\n16-19 Nov : Settle into Ashram living\, shopping trip\, excursions/Concert/Martial arts demo\n20 Nov : Depart Arsha Yoga to Heritage Farms\n21-22 Nov : Trekking & boating on dam\n23 Nov : Marayur Sandalwood Plantation\n24 Nov : Travel to Isha Yoga Foundation\, home of Sadghuru\n24-26 Nov : Isha Yoga Ashram\n27 Nov : Bus to train station & train to Thrissur (Arsha Yoga)\n27-29 Nov Arsha Yoga/concert/martial arts demo\n30 Nov : Depart Arsha Yoga\n*This itinerary is subject to change and variation \n \nCost & Eligibility:\nThe price of the retreat is £1450* per person and includes: \n\nall accommodation\, food whilst staying at Arsha Yoga\, Heritage Farm & Isha Yoga\ntransfer to and from airport\nprivate minibus for travel\ntrain and bus tickets as required excursions\, lectures and cultural events local guide\nall pranayama\, meditation and yoga classes\n\nPrice excludes flights\, visa\, insurance\, vaccinations\, food whilst travelling outside the ashram and extras such as massage and shopping. \nThere is a £200 non-refundable deposit payable on booking (this will be refunded if the retreat is cancelled by us).\nPayment in full is due by 30th September 2024.\nThis retreat is open to sincere yogis who have at least 2 years yoga experience\, ideally with a daily meditation practice.\nPlease contact us if you do not have the required experience and we will assess your application on a case by case basis.\nAll participants will be expected to follow the guidelines set out on the next page.\n*Quick action bonus of £150 off stated price if you book and pay deposit wihtin 30 days of registration opening! \nAshram Guidelines\nIn respect of the of the ashram culture please observe these guidelines: \n\nAlcohol\, drugs\, smoking and non-vegetarian diet (meat\, fish or eggs) are prohibited during the retreat.\nLong pants and t-shirt covering the shoulders are required for the retreat. Tight fitting and transparent clothing should be avoided.\nFor swimming\, women are requested to wear shorts down to their knees and a t-shirt covering the shoulders.\nThe ashram is a plastic FREE zone. If you bring any plastic bags or bottles with you\, please think of packing them with you when you leave\nMosquito nets\, first aid kit\, boiled water are provided and eco-friendly washing soap can be purchased from the ashram.\n\nAbout the hosts:\nAngela Cresswell (Pradipa)\nAngela has been living and practicing Yoga for almost 20 years. She studied intensively under Swami Govindananda in Kerala\, India\, in 2012 and 2017\, and undertook 6 months intense Sadhana (spiritual practice) at Arsha Yoga in 2012\, studying with Yoga Acharya Harilal Karanath. Here she completed further studies in Vedic Culture and Psychology\, also qualifying as a Yoga Therapist. After teaching in India and Thailand\, she returned to the UK in 2014 and started Pradhipa Yoga\, specialising in stress management and embodied movement. She has run 3 Yoga Ashram retreats to India with Meera and looks forward to welcoming you on this spiritual piligrimage.\n“As soon as I arrive at Arsha Yoga\, all my cares and worries melt away and I feel enlightened and free. I am blessed to be able share this magical place with you.” \nMarie Meera Karanath\nBesides her translation and interpreting studies in Germany\, Marie Meera Karanath completed her two years yoga teachers` training course in 2006 and one year yoga therapy instructors’ course in 2008. After gaining experience for three years as a yoga teacher in Germany\, she has continued her teaching practice at Arsha Yoga since 2009.\nShe is one of the teachers and the course coordinator of Arsha Yoga\, at the moment also a full time mother. Her main passion is yin yoga\, individual yoga therapy\, kirtan\, mantra chanting and woman’s work.\n“Living in a different country teaches you to set your ego aside\, to reassess your social and cultural background\, to come out of the cocoon and become a butterfly. This has to happen. My daugther\, Gayatri\, is the greatest teacher in this regard.” \nArrival Information\nVISA:\nAll visitors to India are required to obtain a Tourist Visa prior to entering the country.\nTo apply for a 6-12 month tourist visa you have to apply through the post or by visiting the Visa centre in London/Birmingham. The visa is only valid from the date of issue not date of arrival.\nVisit: http://www.vfsglobal.com/India/UK/\nAn online E-Visa is quicker and cheaper and it is valid for 30 days. The link to apply direct to Indian government for an E-Visa is: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html\nFor Government Visa Advice for India please visit: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/india/entry-requirements \nVACCINATIONS:\nPlease make an appointment with your GP to discuss which vaccinations are required. As a general rule you should ensure that your standard vaccinations for life in the UK are up to date such as; Diphtheria; Hepatitis A; Tetanus; Typhoid. Malaria is not required for the area we are travelling to but please seek advice from your doctor to confirm this. \nINSURANCE:\nPlease ensure you have valid travel insurance for your trip. \nWhat to bring: \n\n3 x photocopies of Passport and Vis\nFlashlight\nToiletries\nAlarm Clock\nWater bottle or flask\nYoga Mat – Cotton if possible (can be purchased from Ashram)\nThin Towel\nSwimming clothes (for ladies shorts down to the knees and short sleeved t-shirt)\nSun lotion\nHat\n1 warm sweater or cardigan\n1 Pair of walking shoes\nUmbrella or rain coat\nMosquito repellent\nBackpack (for 7 day trip)\nNail brush\nToilet paper (we encourage you to use the Indian method of washing instead)\n\nWeather: Temperature stays steady all year round at 30 degrees. \nTestimonials: \n“ I am very grateful and thankful for everything you did for us\, it was the lifetime experience and it helped me in many aspects of my life <3. I loved and enjoyed everything!” \n“The yoga retreat was like pushing a reset button for me\, as though someone said ‘ok\, welcome back to you\, you are a beautiful peaceful being\, now go and spread your light!’\, it brought me back to me. Thank you Angela and Meera! “ \n“I feel very priveleged to have experienced authentic\, rural India off the normal tourist track” \n“The beach! What more can I say? Seeing this and listening to the sound of the waves day and night was such a tranquil experiences. The ever-present sound of the ocean was the best ever soundtrack you could wish for: when practising yoga\, eating our meals or just relaxing\, it simply soothed the soul.”
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LOCATION:Kerala
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SUMMARY:Samagra Yoga Chikitsa - Yoga Therapy Training India 2026
DESCRIPTION:In ancient times\, yoga used to be taught one-on-one. Today\, group yoga classes are a more common phenomenon. However\, if we want to assist our students in the most efficient way in response to their specific needs\, we need individual yoga or in another words Comprehensive Yoga Healing Course. \nIn this four weeks course we build on a concept that each body and mind is unique. It is impermanent and can be moulded at any given time. It changes with time\, disease or while adjusting to external conditions. If we want to improve health in a holistic way\, we need to look closely at a few factors that the human existence is composed of: body\, breath and its associate prana\, different parts of the mind\, the concept of soul and eternal happiness – in another words the concept of Pancha Kosha – five sheaths existence. \nIt is the birth right of every human being to feel healthy and fulfilled. You don’t have to change your partner\, your house or the country of residence. You only need to change your attitude and restore the feeling of completion which is already within you but has been covered by layers of conscious or unconscious thoughts\, impressions and experiences. In this sense yoga therapy doesn’t mean learning but rather “unlearning”. \n \nThis course deals with topics such as comprehensive yoga therapy\, Panchakosha Tattwa (five sheaths existence)\, Adhi (distress)\, Vyadhi (disease)\, Svastha Vrittam (prevention according to Ayurveda)\, consultation\, Vijnanopadesa (yogic counselling)\, basics of anatomy and physiology\, rehabilitation and psychosomatic diseases. Besides the classical yoga techniques\, you will acquire many special techniques from yoga therapy such as cyclic relaxation or prana channalizing. Part of the course is also a detailed study and practice of the cleansing techniques – Shatkriya. \nToday\, where almost everyone suffers of one or more chronic diseases is the individual approach of outmost significance. After completing this course you can either treat people in the form of individual consultation sessions or you can implement the teachings into your yoga classes. This training in yoga therapy is a foundation for any other form of therapy.  \nIn this training you don’t learn to treat diseases but you work with your client individually in a unique way depending on many factors such as combination of diseases\, working environment\, family background etc.  \nThe teaching and schedule will be in a traditional Indian Gurukula system which may be different from what you have experienced until now. All participants should be physically and mentally fit when joining the course in order to be able to feel and experience the wisdom of the ancient science of yoga.  \nFurthermore\, we offer ongoing yoga therapy trainings such as Level 2 – Yoga Psychology and Yoga Therapy for Autoimmune Disorders and Level 3 – Yoga Therapy for Psychological Disorders. \nAll sessions are mandatory and the course shall not to be regarded as a personal vacation. If for any reason you won’t be able to attend a class\, you have to inform one of the staff members.  \nDuring these 4 weeks you should set your personal likes and dislikes aside. You shall practice and live the concept of Kriya Yoga – Tapas\, Ishwara Pranidhana\, Swadhyaya – as it was described by the sage Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras. This is also the essence of yoga therapy as a successful treatment method. Therefore your full commitment to the course is required. Your quality as a student and aspiring yoga therapist should be: 1. tapas = will power\, 2. ishwara pranidhana = trust\, 3. swadhyaya = self-analysis.  \nAfter having passed both practical and written exams successfully and having proven your abilities to become yoga therapy instructor during the whole course of training\, you will be awarded a certificate bearing the title Yoga Therapy Instructor certified by both Arsha Yoga as well Indian Yoga Association. \n\nCURRICULUM (260 hrs) \nPractice (118 hrs): therapeutic effects in asana\, pranayama\, meditation\, mantra\, kriya \nTheory (48 hrs): 4 paths of yoga in yoga therapy\, pancha kosha tattwa (5 sheaths of human existence)\, adhi (distress)\, adhija vyadhi (psychosomatic disease) \nSpecific practices for Yoga therapy (48 hrs) \nSpecial techniques for yoga therapy (24 hrs): cyclic relaxation\, prana channalizing \nAnatomy and physiology according to functional anatomy by Paul Grilley (6 hrs) \nGuest lectures (8 hrs): Ayurveda and Naturopathy \nSelf-study (80 hrs) non-contact hrs: karma yoga\, revision \n\n\n\n\nDaily schedule \n\n\n\n\n5:30 AM \n\n\nwake-up \n\n\n\n\n6 AM to 6:45 AM \n\n\npranayama and meditation (self practice on Wednesday) \n\n\n\n\n7:15 AM  \n\n\ntea \n\n\n\n\n8:15 AM to 10 AM \n\n\nasana class (self practice on Friday) \n\n\n\n\n10:15 AM \n\n\nbrunch \n\n\n\n\n12:30 – 1:15 PM \n\n\nspecial techniques from the yoga therapy \n\n\n\n\n2 to 4 PM (Friday off) \n4 to 6 PM \n\n\ntheory  \npractice \n\n\n\n\n6:15 PM \n\n\ndinner \n\n\n\n\n7 PM \n\n\nsatsang (self practice on Tuesday) \n\n\n\n\n9:30 PM \n\n\nlights our  \n\n\n\n\nStaff teachers: \nAcharya Harilalji  and guests \ncourse co-ordinator: Marie Meera Karanath \nSTAFF teachers: \nAcharya Harilalji: \nwas born in 1970 and comes from a traditional family in Kerala\, South India. He was born and brought up in a traditional Indian environment with agriculture\, Ayurveda\, Vedanta and Yoga. After attaining the title ‘Yogacharya’\, he lived and taught yoga in Sivananda ashram in Kerala\, Delhi and the Himalayas. Later he studied and practiced yoga therapy at sVYASA -the university for yoga- in Karnataka and completed a full time diploma course with an ‘A’ grade. The subject of his thesis was ‘Integrated approach of yoga therapy for psychosomatic diseases’. Curious to experience the western culture\, which was the background of most of his students in India\, he came to Germany for the first time in the spring of 2001 and has been visiting Europe ever since. He gives seminars and courses on Yoga Therapy\, yoga psychology and yoga philosophy in the Czech Republic\, Bulgaria and Germany as well as individual yoga therapy. He is also Yoga acharya /Therapist in Nangelil Ayurveda Medical College near Ernakulam in South India. Harilalji is currently studying under his guru Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha. \nRecommended texts: \n1. Yoga Vasishta \n2. Asana\, Pranayama\, Mudra\, Bandha from the Bihar School of Yoga \n3. Bhagavad Gita interpreted by Swami Dayananda Saraswati \n4. Course manual – will be distributed at the beginning of the course \nVENUE: Sivananda Ashram Neyyar Dam https://sivananda.org.in/neyyardam/samagra-yoga-chikitsa/ \nPREREQUISITES:  \n\n200-hrs yoga teacher’s training of any tradition (basic yoga philosophy must be included)\nmin. 2 years teaching experience \nsound mental and physical health\nproficiency in English (spoken and written)\ninterview call to assess the proper qualification
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LOCATION:Kerala
CATEGORIES:Events India,Yoga Therapy Training
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