Programs and Schedules
Daily Schedule:
- 06:30 Wake up
- 06:45 Tea
- 07:00 - 08:00 Pranayama
- 08:00 - 10:00 Morning asana class
- 10:00 - 11:00 Breakfast
- 11:00 - 12:00 Philosophy
- 12:00 - 13:00 Anatomy
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
- 14:00 - 16:00 Self-study
- 16:00 - 18:00 Evening asana class
- 18:00 - 19:00 Mantra chanting or meditation
- 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner
- 21:30 Lights out
The program focuses on providing you with opportunities to develop your skills as a student. Each day is devoted to attending lectures gaining knowledge about philosophy, anatomy. You will also benefit from guidance given individually. This retreat includes meditation, mantra chanting, kriyas, Hatha, Vinyasa, anatomy, yoga philosophy, pranayama, etc.
Your stay at Hatha Yoga World will without a doubt be a life-changing experience. Our students can expect to work with highly qualified teachers who will give every student individual attention. Hatha Yoga World provides a retreat suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced.
This retreat is for those who would like to deepen their practice, gain knowledge about the ancient wisdom of Yoga and the principles of yogic philosophy which will help you on your spiritual journey. The dedicated and experienced team at Hatha Yoga World is highly cooperative and ensures that your stay will be as convenient as possible.
Classes covered
Meditation
Different meditation techniques will be introduced
Pranayama
Pranayama is breathing techniques. The word 'prana' means 'life force'. Topics covered are an introduction to pranayama, benefits of pranayama and explanation of the pranic body.
Bandha
You will learn different energy locks, preparation to perform these and benefits.
Kriya
Kriyas are cleansing techniques used to purify the body. The purpose of these cleansing techniques is to keep the body strong, clean and healthy as they remove toxins and blockages in the body which makes a meditation practice more effortless since no discomfort or fatigue is a distraction for the mind.
1. Jal Neti
Hatha Yoga
Hatha yoga is the oldest form of yoga which emphasizes the balance of the body and mind. It is a way of purifying the body and awakening pranic energy within which is described in ancient Indian Vedic texts. In recent years, it has become more and more popular as a great way of improving wellness and as a form of treatment for many ailments.
The classes are based on ancient traditional yoga and lead by a very experienced teacher. The instructor will explain and teach the correct alignment of poses, correct usage of props, including benefits of using props, how to assist others and correct various faults, the benefits of each pose, and other various benefits of yoga.
The classes also include sequencing. During the course, there will be a strong emphasis on developing good alignment skills in each student along with the knowledge of each asana. Classes are held from Mondays to Saturdays from 06:30 to 19:00.
You will learn and practice:
- 1. Joints movements
- 2. Surya namaskara (sun Salutation) & Chandra Namaskara (moon salutation)
- 3. Matsyasana
- 4. Gupta Padmasana
- 5. Bhujangasana (Cobra pose)
- 6. Ardha Shalabhasana (half locust pose)
- 7. Shalabhasana (locust pose)
- 8. Dhanurasana (bow pose)
- 9. Kandharasana (shoulder pose)
- 10. Ardha Chandrasana (half moon pose)
- 11. Gomukhasana (cow’s face pose)
- 12. Paschimottanasana (back stretching pose)
- 13. Janu Sirshasana (head to knee pose)
- 14. Padahastasana (hand to foot pose)
- 15. Ardha Matsyendrasana (half spinal twist)
- 16. Parivritti Janu Sirsasana (spiraled head to knee pose)
- 17. Chakrasana (wheel pose)
- 18. Hanumanasana (leg splitting pose)
- 19. Mayurasana (peacock pose)
- 20. Vrischikasana (scorpion pose)
- 21. Ushtrasana
- 22. Supta Vajrasana
- 23. Bakasana
- 24. Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana
And much more inverted, balancing and core poses.
Hatha Vinyasa
Hatha Vinyasa is a mixture between the traditional practice of Hatha and flow. In these classes, you flow from one asana to the next in coordination with the breath. The intention behind the movement and how you move is an important aspect and will leave the practitioner with a different out of body experience. The body flows and so does the prana.
Yoga philosophy
Lectures about the history of yoga, the importance of yoga in your life and its origin in India.
Yoga anatomy
Anatomy classes expose the internal body and how are works with bones, joints and inner systems which affect how an asana is performed. The basic structure and function of the organs, system and how yoga affects our body is an important aspect for students to know. Gaining knowledge about the joints and their range of motions helps students to be safe from injuries.
