'Yogi Path'
3-month
Advanced Yoga Education
Dec 1 - Feb 29, 2024
Dhyana Retreats, South India
Translate the timeless wisdom of Yoga into a way of living
The Yogi Path program at Dhyana Retreats translates the timeless wisdom of Yoga into a way of Life.
This training is for selfless, dedicated people who wish to live in a spiritual community for a longer period of time, with the intention to deepen their spiritual path.
Learn how to Integrate yoga in your everyday life
The Yogi Path program answers the thirst of people who have the wish to understand Yoga on a holistic level and imbibe it into their everyday living. Participants get the opportunity to gain profound knowledge and practical experiences, which provide a solid foundation for a Yogic Life.
“When I hear Yoga, I do not see a person standing upside down.
I do not see a person who is demonstrating postures.
No. I see Life. I see a person who is free.
I see a person who is naturally happy, who is not doing anything extra to be happy.”
The 3-month program includes:
'Awakening of the self'
Retreat with Guruji Sri Vast
(December 22 - January 2)
A meeting with Guruji Sri Vast is a transforming spiritual encounter. It is a way to meet our true Self and become free from our past holdings and patterns. Immersed in the loving and graceful presence of the Master, we open up to our deepest essence.
1-month Inner Yoga
Teacher Training
(February 1 - February 29)
Immerse yourself in the profound practice of Inner Yoga – Yoga of the cosmic being. In this unique 1-month Teacher Training you will deeply experience and learn to teach Inner Yoga, while being embraced in the peaceful Retreat atmosphere.
Experience a spiritual Sanctuary in india
Dhyana Retreats is an inspirational, transformative and peaceful haven for spiritual seekers. The natural, serene and beautiful environment serves as an ideal hermitage for a contemporary seeker – a space to explore the question - ‘who am I?’
Location Details
Old Auroville Rd, Bommayapalayam, 605101 Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India
Food & accomodation
The menu at Dhyana Retreats is aligned with the philosophy of seeking a harmonious living with nature. 3 vegan-vegetarian meals are served per day and a café is open for snacks and refreshments during the day. The changing seasons influence the Indian European cuisine and ingredients are sourced from ecological producers as much as possible.
Yoga students are accommodated in shared rooms of 2-3 people of the same gender, with access to large living rooms and terraces.
About the program
The Yogi Path program is a unique training, exploring Yoga in its complete and holistic scope – rediscovering the ancient yogic wisdom as a way of living in today’s world. It is a great opportunity to experience how a Yogic life can be lived in an authentic and profound way without any religion or dogma within a yogic community.
The training delivers not only the necessary skills to become a knowledgeable Hatha Yoga and Inner Yoga Teacher, but it promotes also the physical, mental and spiritual health, and guides one towards inner peace and harmony.
The program is conducted at Dhyana Retreats in South India – a sanctuary of contemplation, awareness and personal transformation. Participants of the Yogi Path will not only be equipped with a profound, authentic Yoga knowledge – theoretically, practically and philosophically – but above all, they will get a taste of living a Yogic way of life. The course participants serve alongside like-minded spiritual seekers.
Ultimately, the Yogi Path program provides a strong foundation for personal transformation towards a better understanding of one’s role within the vast web of life.
Embark on a journey of self-transformation
The Yogi Path program recognises Yoga first and foremost as a spiritual path to rediscover our true Self. Therefore, the program is ultimately about igniting a journey of self-transformation. Throughout the course we will deeply inquire into questions such as ‘Who am I?’ And ‘What is the meaning of life, and how can I bring union between me and this life?’ This union is called Yoga.
We will ask ourselves, ‘Is it about becoming ‘somebody’ and performing better in life, or is it about dissolving the performer?’ The beauty of doing one's Yoga Teacher Trainings in Dhyana Retreats is that it helps one to understand the real core of Yoga and to dissolve one’s need for performing and becoming. This dissolving of oneself brings union with life – that is the path of yoga.
Learn the four Limbs of yoga
The Yogi Path program gives a holistic perspective of all the different aspects of a yogic life. Although Asana practice is often the most well-known aspect of Yoga, it is considered to be only one small part of the tradition of Yoga. The Yogi Path covers the four basic paths of Yoga – Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga and Bhakti Yoga – not only in theory, but by practically putting them into daily life.
Raja Yoga
Raja Yoga is the path of self-discipline, where Asana, Pranayama, Meditation and the ethics and morals of life lead one to awareness and harmony of body and mind.
Karma Yoga
Karma Yoga is the practice of action by participating in all life activities, without expecting any rewards. Karma Yoga is a beautiful way to enter into meditation during every action.
Jnana Yoga
Jnana Yoga is the path of wisdom. Knowing oneself and knowing one’s purpose in life gives clarity to one’s actions.
Bhakti Yoga
Bhakti Yoga is the path of devotion. Devotion invokes the surrender of the ego and a deep sense of gratitude for life. It helps one to understand how to approach and respond to every situation in a sattvic way, and to bring union into every thought, every word and every action.
Fee
The 3-months Yogi Path program costs €2500.
It includes:
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1-month Hatha Yoga teacher training (see more)
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10-day Awakening the Self Retreat with Living Master Guruji Sri Vast
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1-month Inner Yoga teacher training (see more)
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The 3-month Yogi Path includes food and accommodation in shared room and the participation in all community programs.