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London Study Retreats: Wisdom Teachings from the Bhagavad Gita
Friday, February 2, 2018 Wednesday, February 7, 2018
London Study Retreats: Wisdom Teachings from the Bhagavad Gita
2 – 7 February, 2018
Arrival: 7pm, 2 February | Departure: 3.30pm, 7 February
The Bhagavad Gita is recognised as one of the most important scriptures of yoga. Called the cream of the Vedas by Swami Sivananda, its teachings are universal and sublime. It addresses directly the often complex notion of duty and how to take action in the face of fear, doubt and indecision. The Bhagavad Gita has helped countless seekers on the spiritual path find deeper meaning in their daily lives.
Course textbook: Bhagavad Gita with the commentary of Swami Sivananda
6-day Retreat Schedule
Friday 2 February
6pm
Asana class – Gentle stretches for the lower back
7.30pm
Satsang – Simple living, high thinking
Saturday 3 February
8am
Asana class – Stimulating the solar plexus
1.30pm
Workshop – Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita
4pm
Asana class – Variations in the shoulderstand cycle
6pm
Satsang – Love, the unifying force of life
Sunday 4 February
8am
Asana class – Silencing the mind through asanas
1.30pm
Workshop – Overcoming doubt and indecision
4pm
Asana class – Forward bend variations
6pm
Satsang – Sweetness, the secret of Bhakti Yoga
Monday 5 February
8am
Asana class – Extended pranayama practice
1.30pm
Workshop – Karma and dharma – understanding one’s place in life
4pm
Asana class – Increasing flexibility of the spine
8pm
Silent, meditative walk
Tuesday 6 February
8am
Asana class – Awareness, coordination and breath control
1.30pm
Workshop – Creating inner harmony by balancing the three gunas
4pm
Asana class – The meditative asana experience
6pm
Satsang – The power of chanting to open the heart
Wednesday 7 February
8am
Asana class – Asanas for increased vitality
1.30pm
Workshop – Finding joy through detachment
Each session will be accompanied by Gita chanting.
Budget
Workshop only:
£25
Full dayprogramme:
£50
Residential Programme
Shared room:
£380
Single room:
£570
Teacher
Chandra is a senior disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda and has been teaching the Bhagavad Gita in Teachers’ Training Courses in London.