All Saints' Retreat

In Reith, Tyrol, Austria

The Meditation Experience

Thu., 26 October – Wed., 1 November 2023

Relaxing yoga days over the All Saints’ weekend: fresh mountain air, silent walks, light organic meals & interesting talks on the many facets of meditation.

Arrive whenever you like and stay as long as you wish.

Morgen Meditation

Entering the Silence Together

Mornings and evenings you'll learn time-honoured techniques to meditation and practise them step by step:
visualizations, meditative breathing practice, sound meditation and further practices.

Meditation in nature
Group walks promote mindfulness naturally, with relaxed conversations in the beautiful mountain scenery.

Series of Talks

The physiology, psychology and philosophy of meditation
Interesting presentation of the effects of meditation on the brain and psyche.

Meditation advice
Possibility of a one-on-one meeting on how to gradually integrate meditation into your daily life.

Yogaferien

Asanas and Pranayama

Morning practice – awake and relaxed
Vitalizing asana variations, expanding the respiratory volume, exercises for better digestion

Afternoon workshops
Meditative holding of the poses, improving one's balance and developing a more subtle perception of the body

Eating with Awareness

  • Chewing and digesting better
  • Discovering easy-to-digest food combinations
  • Holistic Ayurveda consultations with Cordula Interthal (Chandrika). Inquire about price on arrival.

The Retreat – Day by Day

Yoga class on the sunny outdoor cedar platform with the Alps in the background.

Thursday, 26 October 2023

2:00 – 3:30 pm
Arrival
4:00 – 5:30 pm
Asanas and Pranayama

Relaxed practice

6:00 pm
Vegetarian dinner
8:00 – 9:15 pm
Meditation and mantra chanting
Greeting and get-together over tea

Friday, 27 October 2023

6:00 – 7:20 am
Morning meditation

Meditation, mantra changing and a short talk

8:00 – 9:45 am
Asanas and Pranayama

The Sun Salutation – Go with the Flow

10:00 am
Vegetarian brunch
12:00 – 1:30 pm
Talk

Introduction to meditation and its significance in our modern times.

  • Meditation research: Improved attention span and concentration, positive influence on the brain
  • Focal point, observing the breath, content of meditation
  • Posture and breathing during meditation
  • Simple steps to meditation
4:00 – 5:45 pm
Asanas and Pranayama

The health benefits of the yoga poses

6:00 pm
Vegetarian dinner
8:00 – 9:15 pm
Evening meditation
  • Breath meditation: calming our thoughts
  • Mantra chanting and a short talk: The power of sound
Wellness und Entspannung

Saturday, 28 October 2023

6:00 – 7:20 am
Meditative walk
8:00 – 9:45 am
Asanas and Pranayama

Releasing energy blockages through muscle stretching

10:00 am
Vegetarian brunch
12:00 – 1:30 pm
Talk

Stress reduction, relaxation and inner calm

  • Effects of stress on modern people
  • Meditation techniques for stress management and relaxation
  • Meditation research: relieving symptoms of anxiety and depression, meditation and stress reduction, improving sleep quality
  • Effects of breathing techniques on the nervous system and brain
  • Guided relaxation meditation in harmony with physical sensations
4:00 – 5:45 pm
Asanas and Pranayama

What is the best meditation pose for me?

6:00 pm
Vegetarian dinner

Chewing and digesting better – A practical chewing workshop at the dining table

8:00 – 9:15 pm
Evening meditation
  • Meditation: calming the thoughts through visualization
  • Mantra chanting and a short talk: Integrating the relaxation of body, senses and mind in daily life
Meditation am Berg
Ein Aufenthalt im Seminarhaus

Sunday, 29 October 2023

6:00 – 7:20 am
Morning meditation

Meditation, mantra chanting and a short talk: Which food combinations are easy to digest?

8:00 – 9:45 am
Asanas and Pranayama

Asymmetrical asana variations improve motor and sensory functions

10:00 am
Vegetarian brunch
12:00 – 1:30 pm
Meditation in nature

A mindful and relaxing walk

4:00 – 5:45 pm
Asanas and Pranayama

Withdrawing the senses during the asanas and pranayama

6:00 pm
Vegetarian dinner
8:00 – 9:15 pm
Evening meditation
  • Meditation, Yoga and the Brain with Cordula Interthal (Chandrika)

Monday, 30 October 2023

6:00 – 7:20 am
Morning meditation

Meditation, mantra chanting and a short talk: The three levels of relaxation

8:00 – 9:45 am
Asanas and Pranayama

More oxygen through Pranayama

10:00 am
Vegetarian brunch
12:00 – 1:30 pm
Talk

More enjoyment of life through meditation:

  • Meditation research: emotion regulation and strengthening of the immune system
  • The role of emotions in meditation
  • Self-reflection and emotional intelligence
  • Meditation and inner balance
4:00 – 5:45 pm
Asanas and Pranayama

Headstand – The king of the Asanas

6:00 pm
Vegetarian dinner
8:00 – 9:15 pm
Evening meditation
  • Meditation on positive qualities
  • Mantra chanting and short talk
Wilder Kaiser im Herbst
Kopfstand

Tuesday, 31 October 2023

6:00 – 7:20 am
Meditative walk
8:00 – 8:30 am
Kriyas

Cleansing exercises for better respiration and digestion

8:30 – 9:45 am
Asanas and Pranayama
  • Extending breath retention naturally
  • Balancing poses
10:00 am
Vegetarian brunch
12:00 – 1:30 pm
Talk

Meditation in daily life: tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle

  • Meditation research: improving quality of life in cases of disease
  • The Gunas: three basic qualities of life
  • Meditation in yoga philosophy: the mind's perception of the world and Reality
4:00 – 5:45 pm
Asanas and Pranayama

Firm and comfortable – meditative holding of the poses

6:00 pm
Vegetarian dinner
8:00 – 9:15 pm
Evening meditation

Meditation from the four yoga paths

Wednesday, 1 November 2023

6:00 – 7:20 am
Morning meditation

Meditation, mantra chanting and a short talk

8:00 – 9:45 am
Asanas and Pranayama

Simple exercise sequences for yoga at home

10:00 am
Vegetarian brunch
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Leave-taking
  • Reflection on the experiences of the course
  • Sharing personal insights and experiences
  • Tips and resources for the further meditation practice
  • Integration of meditation in daily life

Meditation is a royal road to inner Freedom. Meditation overcomes pains, suffering and sorrows. Meditation gives the vision of unity. Meditation uplifts you to the realms of bliss and peace. It is a mysterious ladder that connects earth and heaven.

Swami Sivananda

Registration

All Saints’ Retreat

Thu., 26 October – Wed., 1 November 2023

Arrive whenever you like and stay as long as you wish.