Yoga Philosophy Retreat
Revitalize your yoga practice and turn it into a spiritual lifestyle
Life is a voyage in the infinite ocean of time, where scenes are perpetually changing. We are here as passing pilgrims. Our destination is Unity. The great central aim in life is the coming into a conscious realisation of Oneness. Make life a perpetual joy. Life is your greatest gift. Take hold of each day as if it were the last and use every second profitably. Spiritual life gives meaning to human life and imparts glory to it.
When: 4 – 6 September 2026
Where: Sivananda Yoga Centre London (Putney)
Teacher: Swami Kailasananda, Yoga Acharya
Yoga Philosophy regards life as a meaningful interconnected whole. It teaches us how to give value to each part of our existence and shows us how our outer material life can support our inner life. It makes us aware that the highest spiritual goal transforms our life into a sacred journey, makes our life worth living and gives it a deep and purposeful meaning.
The classical teachings of yoga give us a wonderful message of hope and encouragement and inspire us to rise beyond the habitual states of eating, drinking, sleeping and one day dying. They help us to find the centre within where we are not touched by the stresses and strains that challenge us in our lives.
| 4:00 pm | Asana class: gentle arrival class with focus on relaxation |
| 6:00 pm | Vegetarian dinner |
| 7:30 pm | Satsang |
| 6:30 am | Satsang |
| 8:00 am | Light breakfast |
| 9:15 am | Karma Yoga |
| 10:30 am | Asana and pranayama class |
| 12:00 pm | Vegetarian lunch |
| 1:30 pm | Workshop: The four goals of life according to yoga philosophy |
| 4:00 pm | Asana and pranayama workshop |
| 6:00 pm | Controlling emotion through mantra chanting |
| 7:30 pm | Vegetarian dinner |
| 6:30 am | Silent meditative walk along the Thames |
| 8:00 am | Light breakfast |
| 9:15 am | Karma Yoga |
| 11:00 am | Gentle asana and pranayama class |
| 12:30 pm | Vegetarian lunch |
| 1:30 pm | Workshop: Yamas and niyamas – ethical foundations for living peacefully with oneself and others |
| 4:00 pm | Asana and pranayama class |
| 6:00 pm | Satsang: Practice of Sunday Prayers |
The course instructors are senior teachers of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres.
Swami Kailasananda is Yoga Acharya of the Sivananda Ashram and Centres in France and England. Long time disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda, she teaches in the Sivananda Teachers’ Training Courses and the Sadhana Intensive for many years. She is the author of The Sivananda Book of Meditation.
| Shared room | £255 |
| Twin room | £305 |
| Single room | £360 |
| Full day programme | £65 Includes: Asana classes, workshops, satsangs and meals |
| Workshop | £25 |
The Sivananda Centre in London is 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 is in shared, double or single room.
