Meditation will become easier if practiced with proper knowledge of the concept of meditation, philosophy on meditation from the ancient scriptures, knowledge about the tools to be used for meditating, and benefits of meditation. Thus, Himalayan Yoga Retreat and Ayurveda Center will teach you how to meditate step by step during this retreat.
Meditation methods in different physical positions
Generally, meditation is considered difficult especially by young and Western students because they are not used to sit for a long period of time. Meditation is a process of mind control. Therefore, with proper knowledge, it can be practiced in various physical positions such as sitting, lying standing, walking, dancing, and doing asana.
The mind can be controlled in all these physical positions using proper tools. In this retreat, Himalayan Yoga Retreat and Ayurveda Center will train you to meditate in all these different physical positions. Whichever physical position suits you, you can practice. You can choose one or more positions to meditate.
Different techniques of meditation will be taught. Meditation sessions will be held indoors at the center, in open space such as riverside, lawns, and parks, and in temples and pagodas.
Here, you will be taught the following areas, both theory and practice:
- Concept of meditation
- Ancient philosophy on meditation
- Why meditation is essential for everyone in modern lifestyle
- Principles of meditation
- Tools for meditation
- Various meditation techniques and styles
- Mindfulness and meditation
- Cakras and meditation
- Kundalini and meditation
- Pranayama and meditation
- Nidra yoga and meditation
- Relaxation and meditation
- Mantras and meditation
- Visualization and meditation
- Imagination and meditation
- Mind control and meditation
- Willpower and meditation
- Trataka and meditation
- Senses and meditation
- Smiling, laughing, and meditation
- Walking meditation
- Meditation in action
- Silence and meditation
- Proper diet and meditation
- Concentration and meditation
- Focusing and meditation
- Samadhi and meditation
- Kirtan / Devotional songs and meditation
- Simple meditation
- Aum meditation
- Japa and ajapa meditation
- Cyclic meditation
- Satsang meditation
- Self-introspection and meditation
- Yoga techniques and meditation
- Asanas / Postures and meditation
- Vipassana meditation
- Mudras and meditation
Benefits / Application of meditation
- Meditation to prevent diseases
- Meditation to reverse / Heal diseases
- Meditation to increase memory
- Meditation for spiritual growth
- Meditation for peace of mind and happiness
- Meditation for stress management
- Meditation for weight management
- Meditation for finding right solutions and decision making for life problems
- Meditation for nurturing creativity and lateral thinking
- Meditation for enhancing analytical and intuitive capability
- Meditation for enhancing Emotional Quotient (EQ) and Emotional Intelligence (EI)
- Meditation for working without stress and strain and to increase the work efficiency
- Meditation to get rid of unhealthy habits
- Meditation to live a happy stress-free life
Himalayan Yoga Retreat and Ayurveda Center are offering the following detox to their guests:
- Ayurveda diet detox
- Juice detox
- Mind purification through meditation
- Purification therapy detox
- Yogic and Ayurveda diet detox
- Yoga cleansing techniques detox
Daily schedule
This is subject to change.
- 06:30 - 08:00 - Meditation theory and practice
- 08:00 - 09:00 - Breakfast
- 09:00 - 10:00 - Meditation (theory / philosophy)
- 10:00 - 10:30 - Juice break
- 10:30 - 11:30 - Meditation practice
- 12:00 - Lunch
- 16:30 - 18:00 - Meditation philosophy and practice
Please note that no children are allowed during this retreat.