Rest & Relax
When: 13 – 15 February 2026
Where: Sivananda Yoga Centre London (Putney)
Join us for a relaxing weekend in the oasis of peace of the Sivananda Yoga Centre. Immerse yourself in rejuvenation through the practice of yoga and meditation.
Enjoy relaxing silent walks along the Thames, through the lush green spaces surrounding the centre and the magnificent commons. Delicious, wholesome vegetarian meals are served twice daily. The retreat is smoke- and alcohol free.
Relaxation is our natural state, it is our birthright. We experience a deeper state of relaxation when we are expending little or no energy. This is the natural way to relax body and mind.
Deep relaxation works on three levels – physical, mental and spiritual. Relaxation is not so much a state as a process, a series of increasing depth. It is a matter of letting go instead of holding on, of not doing rather than doing. When we master the art of proper relaxation, we possess the key to health, vitality and inner peace. Relaxation is a tonic for the whole being, liberating vast resources of energy.
| 4:00 pm | Asana and pranayama class Beyond physical relaxation |
| 5:30 pm | Vegetarian dinner |
| 8:00 pm | Silent meditation, mantra chanting and talk: Yoga, an ancient guide to healthy living |
| 6:30 am | Silent meditation, mantra chanting and talk: Silence, it’s health benefits and how to practice |
| 8:00 am | Light breakfast |
| 9:30 am | Karma yoga |
| 10:30 am | Asana and pranayama class Meditative asana and pranayama class |
| 12:00 pm | Vegetarian lunch |
| 1:00 pm | Relaxing walk along the Thames |
| 2:30 pm | Rest |
| 4:00 pm | Asana and pranayama class Dissolving tensions through deep breathing |
| 6:00 pm | Group meditation, chanting, talk: Kirtan, ancient melodies for inner harmony |
| 7:30 pm | Vegetarian dinner |
| 6:30 am | Silent meditative nature walk |
| 8:15 am | Asana and pranayama class |
| 9:45 am | Light breakfast |
| 11:00 am | Karma yoga |
| 12:00 pm | Vegetarian lunch |
| 1:30 pm | Workshop: Yoga as a life-style: how to continue your practice at home |
You are welcome to stay in the centre for the length of the course, accommodation will be in a shared, double or single room. It is also possible to join the retreat during the day and return home in the evening, the retreat is open to non-residents.
| Dormitory (4 – 8 beds) | £215 |
| Double room | £260 |
| Single room | £305 |
| Annual membership | £100 |
| Full weekend programme | £158 Includes: Asana classes, workshops, satsangs and meals |
| Full day programme | £62 Includes: Asana classes, workshops, satsangs and meals |
| Dormitory (4 – 8 beds) | £255 |
| Double room | £305 |
| Single room | £360 |
| Annual membership | £100 |
| Non-residential | £174 Includes: Asana classes, workshops, satsangs and meals |
| Full day programme | £72 Includes: Asana classes, workshops, satsangs and meals |
| Workshop | £25 |
Arrival: around 3pm on Friday, 13 February for the first class that starts at 4 pm
Departure: around 3pm on Sunday, 15 February at the end of the workshop
The course will be held in the Sivananda Centre in London – a spiritual oasis amid the pressures of city life. Situated in a quiet residential area, the centre’s welcoming reception area, spacious studios and beautiful peace garden provide an ideal setting for practising yoga, meditation and relaxation.
