“Combined experience of spirituality and therapy”
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12 Day Yoga Therapy Course in the Holy Land of Vrindavan in India
Shyam Kuti Area, Next to Morkuti Ashram, Parikrama Marg, Vrindavan, 281121 Uttar Pradesh, India
Yoga Therapy Course in India
This 12 days yoga therapy retreat course contains theoretical and practical learning of an holistic approach to Therapeutic yoga asanas (physical postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), kriyas (hygiene purification practice), and meditation for supporting the treatment of multiple diseases.
Meet the instructors
Balmukund
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Highlights
- Daily yoga, meditation, and pranayama sessions
- 12 days of yoga classes, training lectures, and activities
- Workshops with special guest teachers
- River meditation
- Temple and surrounding visits
- 11 nights accommodation
- 3 meals a day
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
12 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Italian
Airport transfer available:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 102 per person)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 102 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Multilingual staff
- Smoke-free property
- Yoga shala
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Medical assistance
- Wireless internet
Located in the holy land of Vrindavan, India, on the Parikrama Marg, next to the banks of sacred Yamuna river, S M Yoga is an institute that teaches the ancient Indian cultural science of yoga. Its mission is to spread peace and joy through yoga for physical, mental, and spiritual health.
You will be accommodated in single, double, triple rooms.
Program
What is yoga therapy?
A combination of yoga postures, breathing exercises, meditation, and many more to improve physical and mental well-being. It is often used in conjunction with traditional medical treatments to address a variety of health issues, including chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and stress.
Yoga therapy is tailored to the individual needs and abilities of each person, making it a highly personalized and holistic approach to healing.
By incorporating physical movement, breath work, and mindfulness practices, yoga therapy can help individuals tap into their body’s natural ability to heal and find balance.
Yoga therapy focuses on promoting self-awareness, self-care, and self-empowerment as key components of the healing process. It can be a powerful tool for improving overall well-being and quality of life for individuals dealing with a wide range of health challenges.
What do they offer?
Here at S M Yoga Research Institute, they offer a 12 days yoga therapy course which aims towards understanding the traditional approach of yoga towards wellbeing and healing. Here, you will learn the essential principles of yoga therapy and develop safe and effective strategies tailored to each client’s unique needs.
The comprehensive module covers the history of yoga therapy, the different models of yoga therapy, and the ethical guidelines for yoga therapists. You will also learn how to conduct client intakes and assessments, gather information about the client’s health history, current symptoms, and goals for therapy.
Highlights
- Learn yoga as a therapy
- Learn from experienced yoga therapists who actively practice in yoga therapy
- Learn and practice asanas, breathing, and meditation techniques to help in different diseases
- Participate in engaging classes that are dynamic and interactive
- Indoor and outdoor activities
- Group discussions and learning
- Gain hands-on experience in breakout rooms
- Temples and surrounding visiting
- River meditations
- Have in-depth discussions and dedicated question time
- Receive personalized teaching and feedback
- Gain insights from real-world client experiences and case studies
- Work with your peers to analyze case studies and develop session plans
Topics covered
Introduction to yoga history and philosophy
- Different streams of yoga (Karma yoga, Jnana yoga, Bhakti yoga, Raja yoga, The Eight Limbs of Yoga)
- Benefits of yoga
Yoga asana, pranayama, Mudras, and Bandhas
- Principles of yoga alignment
- Categories of asana (standing, sitting, prone, supine, inverted asanas)
- Importance of warm up
- Common practices (Surya Namaskar, Chandra Namaskar)
Yoga therapy principles, common disease and prevention
Meditation and mantras
- Yoga Nidra and relaxation techniques
- Chakra meditation
- Mantra chanting
Yogic Kriyas: Shatkarma
- Neti
- Dhauti
- Nauli
- Basti
- Kapalbhati
- Trataka
Ayurveda, Naturopathy, and yogic lifestyle
Sample schedule
- 06:00 Morning bell
- 06:30 - 07:30 Kriya yoga
- 07:30 - 08:30 Yoga class / pranayama
- 08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast
- 09:30 - 12:00 Yoga therapy - theory / practice
- 12:00 - 13:00 Healthy lifestyle / prevention / common diseases
- 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
- 14:00 - 15:30 Group discussion / self-study
- 15:30 - 16:30 Karma yoga (selfless service)
- 16:30 - 18:00 Yoga class / pranayama / temple tour (Darshan) / visiting
- 18:00 - 19:30 Common diseases / special meditation /special session
- 19:30 - 20:30 Dinner
- 20:30 - 21:30 Meditation / mantra chanting / Bhajan / Kirtan / Havan
- 22:00 Lights off
The schedule time may be changed according to the need for a single session.
Participation Certificate is issued at course completion.
Included excursions
- Temple visits
- Surrounding holy places visits
- Sacred Yamuna river visits and meditations
Instructors
Balmukund Jha
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Born in a yogic family in Vrindavan, since childhood Dr. Balmukund has been interested in yoga, spirituality, Tantra, Kundalini, and different Indian medicinal education. After spending several years in various cities, different parts of the Himalayas, and caves to practice yoga and find the essence of life, he met his yoga guru Swami Niranjananand Saraswati, a disciple of Swami Satyanand Saraswati, in the Bihar School of Yoga (world famous Yoga Ashram).
Location
Vrindavan is the land from which Lord Krishna, the Supreme Yogi, comes. This is the best place for you to start your spiritual and yogic journey or to enhance and deepen your yoga practice.
Food
Freshly cooked, vegetarian sattvic Indian food will be served. Vegan and gluten intolerances are available.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Naturopathy medical consultations
- Naturopathy and Ayurveda therapy
- Pranic healing sessions
What's included
- 12 days of yoga classes, training lectures, and activities
- Workshops with special guest teachers
- Temple and surrounding visits
- Course tuition
- 3 meals a day
- 11 nights accommodation
What's not included
- Travel from/to International Airport (Delhi)
- International flights to/from Delhi
- Travel and health insurance
- Visa fees
- Personal shopping
- Additional food and drinks you require
- Alcohol and cigarettes (not provided or allowed during your stay)
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport
125 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 102 per person
Arrival by car
You can take the road via Yamuna Expressway for a distance of 160 kilometers, approximately 2.5 hours. Alternatively, via NH19 and NH44 for a distance of 145 kilometers, approximately 3.5 hours.
Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (US$ 102 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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Special offer Discount
This listing has a Special 50% discount discount of 50% if you book between 2024-Sep-24 and 2025-Sep-30.
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