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Arrival: Sunday, September 9
Departure: Friday, September 14, 2012

Tuition: $75

Accommodation options for the 5 night stay, per person:
Tent - $250
Dorm (4 person) - $325
Cabin (2 person) - $425
Cabin (1 person) - $700
Deluxe Cabin (2 person) - $1200
Deluxe Cabin (1 person) - $975

Click for Accommodation Descriptions
Dates given are when you should plan to arrive and leave and may not be actual dates of instruction. All deposits and payments are non-refundable.

Beginner's Yoga Course

Sunday, September 9—Friday, September 14, 2012
Deviyani • Radha Krishna Das •

This week is ideal for beginners, or those new to Sivananda Yoga. This course gives you the full yogic experience, progressively introducing yoga  asanas, breathing exercises, meditation, mantra chanting and yoga philosophy. You will be immersed in the daily routine of yoga and will experience wholesome vegetarian meals. You will leave rested and refreshed with the basic knowledge of how to continue to practice at home.

Curriculum

Daily Schedule

6-8am Satsang: Silent meditation, chanting and lecture 8-10am Yoga Class 10am Brunch 11am Karma Yoga 1-3pm Beginners Workshop 3-4pm Free Time and Nature walks 4-6pm Yoga Class 6pm Dinner 7-8pm Free Time 8-10pm Satsang: meditation, chanting and lecture

Pre-requisite

There are no prerequisites other than a sincere desire to learn classical yoga.

Cost

$75 plus accommodations for 5 nights.

Arrival and Departure

The course will begin at 7pm on September 9 with Orientation followed by Satsang, and will end at 3pm on September 14.

We encourage you to arrive by 4pm on Sunday, making the most out of the afternoon by joining us for the Asana class and dinner. You are always welcome and encouraged to extend your stay to any length before or after the course. Please indicate your desired arrival and departure dates on your registration form (click 'register' below).

What to Bring

Textbook:

Essentias of Yoga Practice and Philosophy by Swami Sitaramananda

Other:  slip on shoes, loose comfortable clothing, writing materials, meditation shawl or blanket, yoga mat, flashlight.

All books and materials are available in our boutique.

Reservations

To reserve a place for this course, please register online or email yogafarmregistration@sivananda.org. Then please call to give us your credit card deposit and confirm your reservation. A deposit paying for your first night's stay is required for your reservation. Please note that in case of cancellation, no refund will be given. A credit note for other programs at the Yoga Farm (valid for one year) will be given.

Tuition Discounts

Seniors (60+) 10%

Taught by

DeviyaniAbout Deviyani
Deviyani (Christine Ortalitz) is a Yoga teacher at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm, Grass Valley, CA, USA with a background in counselling and social work . She has been trained in techniques that help those with injuries or body limitations to be able to practice yoga asana through the use of props and modifications. She has completed training in chair yoga, as well as yoga psychology.  

Radha Krishna DasAbout Radha Krishna Das
Radha Krishna Das completed both TTC and ATTC in 2012. He is being trained to teach both open classes and assist beginner courses. He has his CPR and lifeguard certification which is very helpful in the ashram.  www.sivanandayogafarm.org/our_teachers