JOURNEY OF THE HEART YOGA RETREAT

GROW YOUR SKILLS, DEEPEN YOUR PRACTICE WITH SIANNA SHERMAN AND YOGRISHI VISHVKETU

The ancient tradition of yoga and practice of self-realization has deep roots in the motherland of India. Embark on a 14 day program of yoga, service and self-discovery designed for dedicated students, teachers and seekers who wish to deepen their knowledge of yoga and take their practice and teaching to new heights. This transformational journey to the self with internationally renowned yoga teachers Yogrishi Vishvketu from Rishikesh & Sianna Sherman from California, with spiritual discourse by celebrated author and speaker Radhanath Swami. 

Together we will gather in a beautiful ecovillage oasis situated in the lush foothills of the Sahyadri Mountains in Maharashtra, India and unite the sacred East/West traditions and teachings of yoga. Delve into daily practice to uncover this ancient tradition in a breathtaking eco-retreat surrounded by nature and magnificently constructed temples.

JOIN US FOR AN ALCHEMICAL JOURNEY OF THE SOUL

– Immerse yourself in yogic lifestyle & transformational study at an award winning eco-retreat center

– Connect with a conscious community & global sangha

– Discover many of the diverse aspects of yogic practice and teaching with inspiring and internationally renowned teachers Yogrishi Vishvketu and Sianna Sherman

– Wake up your travel palate with an authentic experience of India

– Learn practical tools and yogic techniques that will ignite a lifetime of sustainable and inspired practice, including asana, pranayama, mantra, kriya, meditation and more

– Dive into the roots of yoga with sacred conversations on the wisdom traditions of India from guest teachers

– Experience peace and healing through a Bhakti fusion of chanting and sacred service (karma yoga)

– Take your teaching & practice to new heights with 100-hour of continuing educational credits with Yoga Alliance

DAILY SCHEDULE:

6:00-8:00am Yoga practice and meditation with Yogrishi or Sianna

8:00-8:30am Traditional Fire Puja

8:30-9:30am Breakfast

9:30-12:15pm Philosophy, koshas,yogic lifestyle

12:30-2:30pm Lunch and rest

2:30-5:30pm Yoga integration, asana, pranayama, sequencing (optional for students who do not need a certificate of completion)

5:30-6pm Walking meditation

6-7:00pm  Dinner

7-8 pm Satsang and chanting with Gaura Vani, Visambar Seth, Radhanath Swami

We will practice sacred silence from 9pm until after breakfast each day.

TOPICS OF STUDY

– The Art of Healing: 5 layers (koshas) of the body

– The Art of Skillful Teaching: Learn how to integrate authentic knowledge of tradition with an integral east/west approach to yoga from Yogrishi & Sianna

– The Art of Theming: Learn how to craft thematic classes to infuse your teaching and practice with insight, personal meaning, deep feeling and self-inquiry

– The Art of Sequencing: Learn how to skillfully sequence classes to serve, support and inspire your students

– Meditation, Asana & Pranayama practicals

– Sacred biomechanics of Asana Practice & Asana Pose Labs

– Myth, Mantra & Mudra

– Bhakti Yoga, Service & Living Yoga in Everyday Life

INVESTMENT

2 participants per room $2500 USD per person ~ includes local transportation, 3 organic meals per day and accommodation in luxury yurt

For more information visit http://bhaktifest.com/events/journeyoftheheart/