Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Tuscany
June 22 – 26, 2019 in Cassentino, Arezzo in Tuscany
- Relax in a beautiful natural setting
- Progress in your asana practice
- Develop and deepen your meditation practice
- Meet yoga practitioners
- Transform your life
Begin to discover your true nature and develop skills to improve the health of your body and mind. Establish a solid foundation to living a life of peace and happiness.
Open to all levels from beginners to advanced.
Daily Schedule
8:00am Asanas and Pranayama
10:00am Vegetarian Lunch
11:00am Karma Yoga (one hour of service in the Ashram)
12:00pm Lecture, nature walk or spiritual video
12:30pm Free time
4:00pm Asanas and Pranayama
6:00pm Vegetarian Dinner
8:00pm Meditation, Mantra chanting and Lecture (Satsang)
To keep up the spiritual atmosphere of the Ashram, the participation in the morning and evening meditation and one Asana class daily are mandatory.
Programmes are subject to change or cancellation.
The venue
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The house is situated in the province of Arezzo in Tuscany, and is surrounded by oak and beech woods that extend up to the Sanctuary of La Verna, the place where Saint Francis lived for long periods and where he received the stigmata.
Entering into the woods of the National Park of the Casentino Forests is a unique experience which could become an unforgettable one: the venue is the starting point from where you can experience the beauty of the surrounding nature at its best and discover the dense network of walking trails to be slowly explored…
Daily Programme
Saturday June 22
Arrival and registrations from 3 pm
4 pm: yoga class
6 pm: Dinner
8 pm: Satsang: meditation, mantra chanting, introduction to the retreat
Sunday, June 23
5.30 am: Wake up
6 am: Satsang: meditation, mantra chanting, lecture
8 am: Yoga class
10 am: Brunch
11 am: Optional: Visit to the Hermitage of Camaldoli to the Sanctuary
4 pm: Yoga Class: develop flexibility and hip opening
6 pm: Dinner
8 pm: Satsang: meditation, mantra chanting, lecture
Monday, June 24
5.30 am: Wake up
6 am: Satsang: meditation, mantra chanting, lecture
8 am: Yoga class
10 am: Brunch
11 am: Karma Yoga (selfless service)
12 AM: Walk or free time
1.30 pm: Snack
4 pm: Yoga Class:
6 pm: Dinner
8 PM: Satsang: meditation, mantra chanting, lecture
Tuesday, June 25
5.30 am: Wake up
6 am: Satsang: meditation, mantra chanting, lecture
8 am: Yoga class
10 am: Brunch
11 am: Karma Yoga (selfless service)
12 AM: Walk or free time
1.30 pm: Snack
4 pm: Yoga Class:
6 pm: Dinner
8 PM: Satsang: meditation, mantra chanting, lecture
Wednesday, June 26
5.30 am: Wake up
6 am: Satsang: meditation, mantra chanting, lecture
8 am: Yoga class
10 am: Brunch
11.30 am: Conferenza
13.00 am: lezione di yoga
14.30: Partenza
What to bring
Yoga mat, meditation cushion (available in our boutique), towel, blanket, flashlight, warm and comfortable clothes, slippers and comfortable shoes for walking.
In order to maintain the spiritual atmosphere of the Ashram, students are required to follow the Rules as outlined below.
Rules and Regulations
- Absolutely no drugs
- Absolutely no alcohol, tobacco, meat, fish or eggs are allowed on the course.
- Attendance at all activities is mandatory.
- Fires, incense or candles are forbidden in the rooms.
- The ashram is not responsible for any loss of valuables.
- No mobile phones in yoga classes, meditations or lectures.
- Photography, audio and video recording requires previous written authorization of the course directors.
HOW TO REGISTER
A deposit of € 80 (non refundable) is requested. Send a copy of the bank transfer by email to rome@sivananda.org. The balance is pay upon arrival, not credit cards are accepted.
Fees
€ 240 shared room and share bathroom, classes and meals.
How to pay
BANK TRANSFER:
Bank Name: Intesa San Paolo
Account Name: Centro Yoga Sivananda Vedanta
IBAN: IT71X0335901600100000142843
BIC: BCITITMX
Write: Retreat in Tuscany and your full name.