Ayurvedic Cleansing Retreat

03/21/10 to 03/26/10

Taught by Durga Leela (Catherine O'Neill) •

Retreat Details

Detoxifying in Spring and Fall are an important part of the Ayurvedic seasonal routine - disease prevention and wellness are the natural result of regular seasonal cleanses. Join us for a special cleansing diet week, using kitcheree, which is nutritious and at the same time gives a break to the digestive system.

You'll find fasting easier in a spiritual environment with like-minded people. It is also extremely beneficial to have all the supporting therapies offered in the retreat - yoga, pranayama, relaxation, sauna, walks in nature, meditation and most of all, rest and quiet.

The tuition price includes daily workshops and lectures on Ayurveda and health, an Ayurvedic consultation and Ayurvedic therapies such as Abhyanga, Sirodhara and Swedhana. Please book in advance for the therapies. Click here for more information on the therapies.

Durga (Cathy O'Neil) is an ayurvedic specialist. She graduated from the California College of Ayurveda and has trained extensively in India. She is also the director of the Yoga of Recovery Retreat and Course. The massage therapists are all graduates of the California College of Ayurveda.

Daily Schedule

6-8am Satsang: Guided silent meditation practice, chanting and lecture
8-10am Yoga Class
10am Brunch
11am Karma Yoga
1-3pm Ayurevdic 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

Cost
$520 plus the price of accomodations for 5 nights.  See below for accomodation rates.

Arrival and Departure

The course will begin at 7pm on Sunday the 21st with orientation, and will end at 3pm on Friday the 26th.
Please plan to arrive at the Yoga Farm at least one day before the start of the course and to leave at least one day after the course completion.
We recommend that you spend at least a few days at the Yoga Farm before the start of your course. This allows your body and mind to rest, re-energize and be nourished bu the ashram environment. You can then bring your study feeling relaxed and refreshed. You may also wish to stay for some days after the end of the course to allow the learning form your study to integrate more fully into your consciousness within the supportive environment of the ashram. If you decide to arrive early and stay longer, please register for the Yoga Vacation Program for those additional days. Please see the calendar of events for guest programs on offer around the time of your visit.

What to Bring

Slip-on shoes, loose comfortable clothing, writing materials, meditation shawl or blanket, yoga mat, flashlight.

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

TTC graduates 10%
Seniors (60+) 10%

About Durga Leela (Catherine O'Neill)
Catherine ONeill (Durga Leela) is the founder of Yoga of Recovery, a comprehensive program that integrates Ayurveda and Yoga with recovery tools for a holistic mind, body and spirit approach for all those affected by addiction and self-destructive behaviors. Yoga of Recovery is currently offered as workshops, retreats and certificate courses. Durga holds the RYT-500 qualification, having completed both the Sivananda Yoga teachers Training Course and an Advanced Yoga Training. She is also extensively trained in Meditation and Vedanta. She is a Clinical Ayurvedic and Pancha Karma Specialist, trained at the California College of Ayurveda and also in Kerala, India. She is the Director of the Ayurveda Programs at the Yoga Farm in California and a professional member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA). She is also a member of Yoga Alliance and International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT).