Holistic Health Retreat: Positive Thinking for Self-Renewal
February 11 - 16, 2025
Description
Renew your outlook on life with the ancient tools of Yoga. Learn practical and accessible Yoga techniques to open the heart, to generate positive thought patterns and to overcome negative tendencies. The Positive Thinking course offers practical Yoga wisdom to recharge and reconnect with the beauty and meaning of your life.
We cannot rewrite the past and it is not helpful to worry about the future, but we can live in the solid present and recognize this moment as golden opportunity. Workshops and lectures specifically on the power of thought, how to live in the present, and how to turn negative feelings and thoughts to positive feelings and positive actions, how to manage stress and respond positively to challenges. Yoga psychology and philosophy have a wealth of techniques and information that will help us to cope with this fast-paced modern living and changing conditions.
As part of our Holistic Health series, a personalized Yoga Health Consultation with a Yoga Health Educator-in-training is included. You will receive a personalized assessment and Yoga practices to continue your Yoga journey to a more healthy and harmonious you!
Curriculum
- Four paths of Yoga in response to negative emotions
- Thought Power
- Emotional Intelligence
- Meditation
- Yoga asanas
- Pranayama
- How to manage stress, anxiety and anger
Daily Schedule
6-7:30am Satsang: Silent meditation, chanting and lecture
8-9:30am Adapted Yoga Class
10am Brunch
11am Karma Yoga
1-3pm Positive Thinking Workshop
3-4pm Free Time and Nature walks
4-5pm Relaxation and Meditation Practice Class
6pm Dinner
7:30-9pm Satsang: meditation, chanting and lecture
Pre-requisite
There are no prerequisites other than a sincere desire to learn classical yoga.
Course Material
“Essentials of Yoga Practice & Philosophy” by Swami Sitaramananda
“Positive Thinking Manual” by Swami Sitaramananda
Reference Materials
YouTube – Positive Thinking Techniques with Swami Sitaramananda
YouTube – Positive Thinking Webinar with Swami Sitaramananda
Article – Ultimate Guide to Positive Thinking