Stress Relief and Relaxation: From Stress to Strength
January 9 - 11, 2026
You can join this retreat for the weekend only or extend to 7 days or any time that fits your calendar.
Stress Relief and Relaxation: From Stress to Strength
Understand well the phenomenon of stress. Build resilience amidst the urgent demands and distractions of our modern world. Alleviate the impact of stress and anxiety by understanding your personal “stress profile”—your triggers, conditioned reactions, weaknesses, etc. Awareness is your key to transformation.
The cause of the majority of diseases can be traced to stress. Stress builds up through our repeated reactive tendencies when faced with a perceived threat. Learn the art of slowing down. Discover your inner strength and become versed in the art of replacing your habitual self-defensive stress reaction with positive self-affirmation. Face life challenges with fortitude and self-confidence.
Find your own strength—independent of the collective negative voices that abound. Become the master of your life, rather than being victim to your past. Learn the power of thought and affirmation and conquer your fear and anxieties.
Afternoon workshop topics include:
- Recharge Your Prana for Facing Challenges
- Three Stress Responses/Relaxation
- Understand the Nervous System
- Converting Negative Emotions
- Building Flexibility and Adaptability
- Accepting Unavoidable Life Uncertainties
- How to Alleviate Stress-Inducing Karmic Circumstances
Daily Schedule
- 6:00–7:30am – Satsang (meditation, chanting, lecture)
- 8:00–10:00am – Yoga class
- 10:00am – Vegetarian brunch
- 11:00am – Karma Yoga
- 1:00–2:30pm – Workshop on Stress Relief and Relaxation: From Stress to Strength
- 4:00–5:30pm – Yoga 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
$90 tuition + accommodations
Add on additional nights after the weekend to extend your retreat at a 10% discount
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
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