Open retreats
Retreats offer an opportunity to remove ourselves from the routine of daily life and spend quality time deepening our relationship with yoga - and giving time and space for ourselves. The form of the retreat will vary depending on the venue and the nature of the event, but in general we try to provide a spacious feel to our retreats so that our participants leave inspired, nourished and more relaxed.
Friday 22nd Feb - Sunday 24th Feb 2008
Yoga Postures : A Yoga Sutra Perspective
During this retreat we will look at how the ancient teachings of the Yoga Sutras discuss yoga postures, and explore the relevance of these teachings to a contemporary Western context. This is a great opportunity to take time out for some stillness, reflection and discussion as well as posture work (asana), breath work (pranayama), chanting and meditation.
Venue: Monkton Wyld Court (residential weekend retreat)
(arrivals from 4.00pm Fri, departure after lunch Sun)
Cost: £164 for the weekend (concessions available)
Contact: Monkton Wyld Court
monktonwyldcourt@btinternet.com
www.monktonwyldcourt.org
01297 560342
Wed June 4th - Fri June 6th 2008
Samkhya Unveiled : Revealing the philosophical foundations of Yoga
Although relatively unknown outside India, the Samkhya School is the oldest system of Vedic philosophy and its insights underpin many other Indian disciplines including Yoga and Ayurveda (the traditional Indian medical system).
Samkhya's core texts are dense (even in translation from Sanskrit) - yet in this retreat we will unpick its central tenets and explore how many of yoga's assumptions are based on the teachings of Samkhya. We will begin to see an overall model of liberation as presented in the Samkhya philosophy. The links between the Yoga Sutras and Samkhya will become clear, as will many of the concepts found in yoga (e.g. purusa and prakrti, the gunas, concepts of mind, the nature of suffering and the means to end suffering).
There will be plenty of time for yoga practice as well as exploring and applying the philosophy of Samkhya. Join Dave Charlton and Ranju Roy in a playful, insightful and illuminating venture into the hidden mysteries at the heart of Indian philosophy.
Venue: Taunton
Cost: £155 (non residential)
Send £75 non-returnable deposit to Sadhana Mala, Haywain Cottage, Priestfields, Hanley Castle WR8 0AH
11-13th July 2008
aYs Convention, Harper Adams College
Contact: Jane Harris on jane.yogini@virgin.net
Mon 18th Aug - Fri 22nd Aug 2008
Yoga of the Bhagavad Gita : with Dave Charlton and Ranju Roy
The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most beloved spiritual texts in Indian and a core source for the teachings of Yoga. In this retreat we will explore key ideas from the Bhagavad Gita and some of the symbolism of the epic Mahabharata. The practices of the retreat will explore the theme of effortless being.
This is a good reminder for teachers of this topic from your training and a good introduction to the Gita if you are new to it. Come and get inspired! Few people are untouched by the enduring message of skilful selfless action as presented in the Bhagavad Gita.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give Dave a call on 01684 310884, or send an email.
Venue: Hanley Castle, Worcs
Cost: £275 (non residential)
Send £100 non-returnable deposit to Sadhana Mala, Haywain Cottage, Priestfields, Hanley Castle WR8 0AH