Relaxation Weekend

Stress Relief and Relaxation through Yoga

When: 23 – 25 October 2026

Where: Sivananda Yoga Centre London (Putney)

Join us for a relaxing weekend in the oasis of peace of the Sivananda Centre.

Learn practical relaxation techniques to improve your wellbeing, recharge body and mind and respond positively to the circumstances and challenges of daily life.

We look forward to having you with us.

Contents

Yoga for Stress Management

Stress has been determined to be a significant cause of illness and disease. Using ancient techniques, we will work with the body, breath and mind to effectively relax and connect to inner peace. Relaxation leads to a healthy detachment towards the objects and circumstances of our lives, allowing us to reduce the negative effects of stress and transform stress into a positive challenge.

Course Outline

  • Practice of asanas, pranayama and relaxation to counteract the stress response
  • Learning to slow down the mind with meditation
  • Eating better, sleeping better
  • Letting go: the art of mental relaxation
  • Incorporating positive lifestyle choices to overcome stress

Daily Programme

Friday, 23 October 2026

4:00 pmAsana class: Gentle arrival class with focus on relaxation
6:00 pmVegetarian Dinner
7:30 pmSatsang: Yoga, a path to peace

Saturday, 24 October 2026

6:30 amSilent meditative walk along the Thames
8:00 amLight breakfast
9:15 amKarma Yoga
10:30 amMeditative asana and pranayama class
12:00 pmVegetarian lunch
1:30 pmWorkshop Stress relief and relaxation though yoga I
4:00 pmAsana & pranayama class
5:30 pmTea & snack
6:00 pmSilent meditation, chanting and talk
7:30 pmVegetarian Dinner

Sunday, 25 October 2026

6:30 amSilent meditation, chanting and talk Silence, its health benefits and how to practice
8:15 amAsana and pranayama class
9:45 amLight breakfast
10:45 amKarma yoga
12:00 pmVegetarian lunch
1:30 pmWorkshop Stress relief and relaxation though yoga II

Participation

Residential Retreat members

Dormitory (4 – 8 beds)£215
Double room£260
Single room£305
Annual membership£100

Non-residential Retreat members

Full weekend programme£158 Includes: Asana classes, workshops, satsangs and meals
Full day programme£62 Includes: Asana classes, workshops, satsangs and meals

Residential Retreat non-members

Dormitory (4 – 8 beds)£255
Double room£305
Single room£360
Annual membership£100

Non-residential Retreat non-members

Non-residential£174 Includes: Asana classes, workshops, satsangs and meals
Full day programme£72 Includes: Asana classes, workshops, satsangs and meals

Workshop Only

Workshop£25

Course Venue

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.

You are welcome to stay in the centre for the length of the course, accommodation will be in a shared room.

It is also possible to attend individual workshops, classes and satsangs in case you are unable to participate in the full course.