Research-based yoga holiday program Please join SWAN Yoga in Goa, India where they follow yogic philosophy in daily life and live a yogic lifestyle. SWAN Yoga Retreat's integrative, research-based yoga intensive two-week program offers participants an immersion in that yogic lifestyle. SWAN Yoga Retreat's intensive two-week retreat is a physically, emotionally, and spiritually rejuvenating experience. The program combines the practice of asana, pranayama, mantra, deep relaxation, yoga philosophy, and plenty of free time for self-reflection. Ideal for beginners as well as more experienced yoga practitioners and instructors wishing to deepen their practice, the yoga retreat incorporates theoretical aspects of yoga into daily life. The research-based Yoga Intensive Two Week Retreat serves as the perfect yoga introduction for beginners as well as the perfect yoga immersion for those who have been practicing yoga for some time. The retreat introduces yoga in a profound and accessible way. The holistic yoga program also offers more experienced students an immersion designed to deepen their practice and understanding of yoga. For beginners: The retreat is the perfect introduction to yoga philosophy, asana, pranayama, yogic kriyas, and meditation For practitioners: The retreat is ideal for yogis wishing to deepen their personal practice and learn more about yoga philosophy For yoga teachers: The retreat offers an in-depth understanding of yoga philosophy, yoga as therapy, and the essence of what is meant by yoga Participants in this two-week yoga course will learn a wide variety of classical Hatha yoga practices including yoga asana (yoga postures), pranayama (breath control), mudras (psychic gestures), meditation, and deep relaxation techniques. Traditional yogic detox practices will also be introduced, including jala neti (nasal passage cleansing), vaman and dhauti (stomach and esophagus cleansing), laghooshankhaprakshalana (intestinal cleansing) and trataka (gazing at a candle flame). Within a traditional atmosphere, SWAN Yoga Retreat teaches yoga using the age-old methods of the gurukula (traditional Indian teaching method) in an environment free from dogma. Yoga philosophy is an integral part of any yoga holiday at SWAN Yoga Retreat. Fundamental to learning about yoga is an understanding of the ‘why’ behind any yogic practice. It is also crucial to understand that there is so much more to yoga than just the practice of asana (physical postures).
Category
- Spiritual Retreats
Styles
- Power Yoga
- Karma Yoga
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advance
Food Type
- Vegetarian
Meals
- All Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Retreat For
- Solo Traveller
