7 Day Online Pratyahara and Dharana Yoga and Meditation Retreat

How the retreat works

There will be 2 live sessions daily for 6 days when you join this yoga and meditation retreat.

Timing of sessions (IST/GMT+5:30)

Daily schedule

• 06:30-08:00 Hatha yoga and relevant practices
• 16:30-18:00 Philosophy and meditation

Please note that the times are tentative and all are based on India Standard Time (GMT+5:30).

Retreat Information/ Syllabus

The 'Pratyahara and Dharana retreat' incorporates several topics which help one to enter into the yogic culture of meditation. They are:

• Asana

Different basic postures from Hatha yoga such as purificatory asana for lightness and purification of body, standing, supine, prone (backward, forward, spine twist), inversion and balance, specific asana for meditation and relaxation such as Sukhasana and variation, Ardha Padmasana, Padmasana, Siddhasana, Siddha Yoni Asana, Swastikasana, Dhyana Veerasana, Vajrasana, Padadhirasana, etc.

• Pranayama

Techniques for correction of breath, breathing to heal and energize, breathing to balance, breathing to cool and harmonize.

• Mudra

Some basic gestures of fingers and body affect the energy in the body such as Jnana, China, Bhirav and Bhairavi, etc.

• Shat-karma

Jala Neti (nasal cleansing)

• Meditation

Basic practices for mind management such as the study of sitting asana, yogic breathing with awareness, peace establishment, the stillness of body, awareness of senses, awareness of thought process, and yoga Nidra.

More specifically Kayasthairyama, Sharira darshan and Aatmajnana, Bhao aeroplane with still things.

• Chakra Awareness

Symbols such as Shivalainga, Cresent moon, fire, etc.

• Body awareness, Antar Mouna, Chidakasha Dharana
• Some other important topics, such as how to practice different practices of yoga, how to make a program, ethical guidelines, yogic lifestyle, and holistic approach to yoga.
• Karma Yoga

During the retreat, individuals would be required to participate in Karma yoga (depending upon the requirements you may be involved in this activity).

Suggested Yoga Books for Pratyahara and Dharana Retreat

• Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha - Swami Satyananda Saraswati
• Raja Yoga - Swami Vivekananda or
• Four Chapters on Freedom - Swami Satyananda Saraswati
• Yoga Darshan - Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati
• Anatomy and Physiology - not specified

Pre-requisites

For online yoga, a great degree of self-motivation is essential. Here are a few things which the participants should be aware of.

The students should have a basic understanding of following a disciplined program such as punctuality, reverence and devotion.

For YTTC, the students should have a basic understanding of yoga which means they are exposed to Yoga practices.

They should be able to practice the discipline of yoga such as purity, punctuality, early waking up, participation in daily activities and so on.

They should be able to motivate themselves to continue with the lifestyle, the school prescribes for them such as on-time classes, food and other guidelines according to their need.

They have proper access to the internet and use devices which help follow the program.

This yoga and meditation retreat is held online. Sanatana Yog Sandesh is based in Rishikesh, India (IST/GMT+5:30) and they will live-stream the classes via Skype/Zoom/other online platforms which you can participate in from the comfort of your home by just using your phone or computer. You need to prepare a yoga mat, computer, and internet connection. Participant's proficiency in English is also needed for this retreat since the instructions will be delivered in English.

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• 2 daily live sessions for 6 days

• Meals
• Accommodation

• A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.