Yoga Psychology, the way to radiant mental health
28 September - 2nd October
The science of Raja Yoga explains the subtle functioning of the mind: its different levels, how habits are formed, how pain is generated and how one can free oneself from mental suffering. It teaches us how to focus the mind and realise our true nature which is beyond mental conditioning. It makes us aware that our true self is pure bliss and absolute peace. It gives a wonderful message of hope and encouragement and inspires us to rise beyond the habitual states of depression, excitement and fear and find the centre within where we are not shaken by the changes that challenge us in our lives.
Study books (not included): ‘The course is based on the scripture ‘The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali’, available in the boutique of the centre.
“There is something beyond the mind and that is the Self, consciousness. We must not only have a thorough knowledge of the Western science of psychology, but also combine it with Raja Yoga.” Swami Sivananda
Wednesday 28 September
| 3pm | Arrival for residential participants |
| 4pm | Asana class: Breath Awareness in the Asanas |
| 6pm | Vegetarian dinner |
| 7.30pm | Satsang: Yoga, The Middle Path |
Thursday 29 September
| 6.30am | Satsang: The Power of Prayer |
| 8am | Asana class: Stimulating the solar plexus |
| 10am | Light breakfast |
| 10.45am | Karma yoga |
| 12.00pm | Lunch |
| 1.30pm | Workshop: Introduction to the science of Raja Yoga, the royal of mind control |
| 4.00pm | Asana class: Dynamic backward bends |
| 6.00pm | Dinner |
| 7.30pm | Silent Walk |
Friday 30 September
| 6.30am | Satsang: Silence |
| 8am | Asana class: Meditative Yoga Class |
| 10am | Light breakfast |
| 10.45am | Karma yoga |
| 12.00pm | Lunch |
| 1.30pm | Workshop: The 5 states of Mind, understanding the process of concentration |
| 4.00pm | Asana class: Standing, Shoulderstand variations |
| 6.00pm | Dinner |
| 7.30pm | Satsang: Developing deep concentration with Likitha Japa |
Saturday 1st October
| 6.30am | Silent Walk and light breakfast in nature |
| 8am | Asana class: Physical and mental stability in the asanas |
| 10am | Light breakfast |
| 10.45am | Karma yoga |
| 12.00pm | Lunch |
| 1.30pm | Workshop: How to deal with the kleshas, the underlying causes of mental pain |
| 4.00pm | Asana class: Flexion, extension and rotation along the spine |
| 6.00pm | Dinner |
| 7.30pm | Satsang: Yamas and niyas, ethical foundations for living peacefully with oneself and others |
Sunday 2 October
| 6.30am | Satsang: Unity in Diversity |
| 8am | Asana class: Prolonged holding of the Postures |
| 10am | Light breakfast |
| 10.45am | Karma yoga |
| 12.00pm | Lunch |
| 1.30pm | Workshop: The evolution of the mind: the subconscious, conscious and superconscious mind |
| 3.30pm | Departure |
Participation
Workshop only: £25
Residential programme
Dormitory (4 – 8 beds) £295
Double room £365
Single room £405
Full day programme*
non-residential Members: £53
Non-members: £61
Concession: £52
Workshop only: £25
*The full day programme includes two asana classes, lunch, workshop and dinner
Teacher
Swami Jyotirmayananda is the director of the Sivananda Yoga Centre in London. She is an inspired and experienced teacher.
