Master Course: Essentials of Yoga Health and Self-Healing
With Swami Jnaneswariananda and Swami Dharmananda
August 20 - 26, 2023
Essentials of Yoga Health and Self-Healing
The process of holistic healing is not just healing of the physical body and the mental body, but is to reveal your own true nature, the Self. The Self, the Atman, is compared to the shining radiant Sun, giving light and life to all around. Self-Healing is allowing consciousness to enlighten yourself so you understand that the body and mind are your instruments. Thus, you avoid making the mistake that your body and mind is your Self.
The Yogic and Vedantic approach to Self-Healing is based on the subtle understanding of a philosophical, consciousness-based interpretation of reality. Self-Healing is about treating the total person where the Self, the Atman, occupies the central role, governing the body and mind from within. From this perspective, we know what to do to discover, strengthen and protect the connection to Self. It is the complete spiritual path offered to ready spiritual seekers and health-conscious individuals.
Continuing Education Credits are available for IAYT members.
Topics
Day 1: What is the Self; What is Self Healing; What is the nature of our life struggles
Day 2 : What to do with Prana; Healing Karma; Daily routines Yoga and Ayurveda
Day 3 : Root causes of suffering; Conscious training in sadhana; Obstacles from environment
Day 4 : Healing emotions and relationships; Finding selfless love; Finding purpose
Day 5 : Sublimation of desires; Protecting oneself with mantra; Positive Thinking
Day 6 : Meditation do’s and don’t; Self enquiry; Importance of Satsang
Daily Schedule
06:00 – 07:30 am – Satsang: Silent meditation, chanting and lecture
08:00 – 10:00 am – Yoga Class: Asanas and Pranayama
10:00 – 10:45 am – Vegetarian Brunch
11:00 – 12:00 pm – Karma Yoga (selfless service)
01:00 – 3:00 pm – Workshop
02:30 – 04:00 pm – Free Time and Nature walks
04:00 – 06:00 pm – Yoga Class: Asanas and Pranayama
06:00 – 06:45 pm – Vegetarian Dinner
7:30 – 09:00 pm – Satsang: meditation, chanting and lecture
Pre-requisite
There are no prerequisites other than a sincere desire to learn Classical Yoga.
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 7:30pm.
Departure: Check-out time is 11 AM on Saturday, August 26.
COURSE MATERIAL
Essentials of Yoga Practice and Philosophy compiled by Swami Sitaramananda
Practical Ayurveda by Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers
About the Leaders
Swami Jnaneswariananda
Swami Jnaneswariananda joined the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers in 1995 and has been director of centers and ashrams in Canada and Italy. She teaches Hatha Yoga, Meditation, Anatomy, and Vedanta at Teacher’s Training Courses in North America, Italy and India. Swami Jnaneswariananda took vows of Sannyas in 2001. She is currently a senior teacher at […]
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Swami Dharmananda
Swami Dharmananda is the assistant director and spiritual advisor to staff and students of the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm in Grass Valley, California, where he teaches yoga and meditation in the Teacher Training Course. He presents the classical teachings in a practical and accessible way to people of all backgrounds.
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