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Beginners Yoga Course, Level 1

February 4 - 9, 2025

Students do the Fish Pose in the Yoga Hall

Arrival & Departure
Arrival: Check-in time is 2:00pm. We encourage you to arrive by 4:00pm for the Asana class. Dinner is at 6:00pm and there will be a Welcoming Orientation at 7:00pm followed by Satsang at 8:00pm.

Departure: Check-out time is 12:00pm. You are welcome to stay in the ashram for the rest of the afternoon even after checking out of your room.

Location:
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm

Address
14651 Ballantree Lane
Grass Valley, CA 95949 USA
(530) 272-9322

What to Bring:
slip on shoes, loose comfortable clothing, writing materials, meditation shawl or blanket, yoga mat, sitting cushion, water bottle, and flashlight. All books and materials are available in our boutique.

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Cost:
Tuition: $195
plus accommodations

Tent - Bring Your Own – $570.00
Om Cabin - Double – $845.00
Om Cabin - Private – $1,095.00
Siva Cabin - Double – $1,095.00
Krishna Cabin, Double – $1,095.00
Siva Cabin - Private – $1,295.00
Deluxe Shanti Cabin - Shared – $1,395.00
Deluxe Shanti Cabin - Private – $1,595.00

(All prices include $195.00 base amount)

All options include 2 vegetarian meals, 2 yoga classes, and 2 satsangs.

Description

This week is ideal for beginners, or those new to Sivananda Yoga. This course gives you the full yogic experience, progressively introducing yoga asanas, breathing exercises, meditation, mantra chanting and yoga philosophy and it will cover the 5 points of Yoga. You will be immersed in the daily routine of yoga and will experience wholesome vegetarian meals. You will leave rested and refreshed with the basic knowledge of how to continue to practice at home.

Curriculum

– Step by step guide to the basic 12 postures, explanation of benefits of the postures
– What is classical yoga? Intro to the tradition of lineage of the yoga masters
– What is the purpose and what are the methods of classical yoga?
– Basic philosophy about happiness, health, life, freedom
– Difference between yoga asana and physical exercises
– Yogic techniques of breathing
– Vegetarianism-the how and why
– Relaxation and stress management
– Positive thinking
– Basic technique of meditation
– The yogic daily routine

Daily Schedule

6-7:30am Satsang: Silent meditation, chanting and lecture
8-10am Beginners Yoga Class
10am Brunch
11am Karma Yoga
1-2:30pm Beginners Workshop
2:30-4pm Free Time and Nature walks
4-6pm Open Yoga 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

Reference Materials

YouTube – 45 minutes Beginner Sivananda Yoga Class
YouTube – Essentials of Yoga Practice – Class 3 – Classical Yoga
Article – Journey of Self Development by Swami Sitaramananda

Categories : February 2025, Foundational Courses

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