Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
This Retreat is Not in Silence
Connection of Yoga and Ayurveda
Yoga and Ayurveda are two interrelated branches of the same great tree of Vedic knowledge that encompasses all of human life and the entire universe.
- In this regard, it is important to understand their respective roles in the Vedic system.
- Each has its unique place and function, and each overlaps into the other on various levels. As complimentary Vedic sciences, they originated from the same source and share a common history, language and cultural foundation.
- Integrating Ayurveda into your yoga practice can bring about a greater sense of balance, harmony, self-awareness and health.
For Health and Consciousness
- Ayurveda and Yoga are first and foremost spiritual sciences.
- They are maps to guide us along the spiritual journey.
- They teach us how to create balance in order to attain perfect health.
- As we better understand the union of our body, mind and soul, we are able to extend our life span and enhance our wellbeing.
- The deepest purpose of these sciences is to provide the framework for Self-realization, to know the true Self, Sat Cit Ananda (Existence-Consciousness-Bliss).
- We must recognize that our bodies and minds are constantly changing and that we live in a world of change and duality.
- The human task is to discover the veiled part of us that is always there – the knower, the seer, the infinite, unchanging Eternal Source.
- Ayurveda directly incorporates the mystical science of Yoga and Vedanta (the philosophy of non-dual or unified consciousness).
- The main aims of Ayurveda are the prevention, treatment and cure of disease, as well as the promotion of health on four levels: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.
Retreat Specifics
- We will eat breakfast and lunch together as a group. Each morning a Sattvic breakfast (fruit) will be served. Each lunch will consist of Kichari (an Ayurvedic Healing Dish composed of Dal and Basmati Rice) and a vegetable dish. Each lunch will be designed to balance the different doshas.
- In this course you will learn the fundamental principles of Sankhya Philosophy, Ayurveda and Yoga.
- You will discover your unique dosha (constitutional body type) along with diet, herbs and daily practices to create and sustain health and balance in your life.
- Yoga asanas will focus on creating a balanced flow for each of the doshas and how to maintain an “Ayurvedic” approach to your yoga practice.
- Gentle Tridoshic (balancing to all constitutions) Pranayama will be introduced along with guided meditation and relaxation techniques.
“The purpose and goal of Yoga (union) is to unite with our true Self. Through constant practice of various methods we train the mind to sit still and listen to the sound of the inner Self. Everything will be known spontaneously if you do sadhana (spiritual practice). Understand who you are. Know the Self. Then you can lead a life without attachment to anything. Such a state of mind will come if you do sadhana sincerely.” ~ Amma
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