How to Progress in Life with the Four Paths of Yoga

You can join this retreat for the weekend only or choose any days that fits your calendar.

How to Progress in Life with the Four Paths of Yoga

Everyone wants to progress in life. We think more money, more prestige and recognition constitutes success. While this may be true, we also need to care for our inner happiness, which comes from being closer to the call of our soul. The four ways we can develop are called the four paths of Yoga. Sivananda ashrams and centers worldwide teach the synthesis of Yoga in daily life as a unique method for self-development.

Experience a combination of classical methods—four paths of Yoga whose practices purify and enhance body, mind and spirit in a most natural and effective manner. There are different approaches for different temperaments. Swami Sivananda talks about harmony between head, heart and hands. This involves an integral, well-rounded self-development of intellect, emotions, learning of practical skills, clarity of thinking, and opening of the heart. Slow down, relax and fine-tune your awareness.

Learn the practices belonging to Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja/Hatha Yoga and Jnana Yoga as taught by classical scripture in order to balance your strengths and weaknesses and overcome obstacles created by your own mental tendencies and habits. Learn accessible theory and practices of each of the four paths and how to apply them in daily life. Begin to see positive shifts in your life.

The wisdom of this combined method is unsurpassed in helping the sincere student reveal their inner potential. The daily schedule gives a glimpse of this harmonious weaving of the physical practices, energetic practices, mental and emotional practices, as well as guiding you in Self-knowledge.

This heartfelt prayer for enlightenment expresses the yearning of humanity to transcend suffering and reach Divine awareness through pursuit of the Yoga path. This is your highest purpose.

Lead me from untruth to Truth.
Lead me from darkness to Light.
Lead me from death (mortality) to Immortality (eternal life or realization of the Self).

Afternoon workshop topics include:
1. Transforming Self Through Three Levels of Mind
2. Oneness, Ego and Self-Awareness
3. Purification Practice Through Four Paths
4. The Mind and Karmic Tendencies
5. Turn Emotions to Selfless Love
6. Mechanics and Control of the Mind
7. How to Tailor Your Yoga Path

Recommended Daily Schedule

• 6:00–7:30am – Satsang (meditation, chanting, lecture)
• 8:00–9:45am – Asana class
• 10:00am – Vegetarian brunch
• 11:00am – Karma Yoga
• 12:00pm – Nature Walks
• 1:00–2:30pm – Workshop on How to Progress in Life with the Four Paths of Yoga
• 2:30 – 4pm – Free Time
• 4:00–5:45pm – Asana class
• 6:00pm – Vegetarian dinner
• 7:30–9:00pm – Satsang (meditation, chanting, lecture)

Pre-requisite

There are no prerequisites other than a sincere desire to learn classical yoga.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition: $30/day + accommodations

Course Material

CIBY by Swami Vishnu
Meditation and Mantras by Swami Vishnudevananda
Essentials of Yoga Practice & Philosophy by Swami Sitaramananda
First Lessons in Vedanta by Swami Sivananda
Bhagavad Gita by Swami Sivananda

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