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Holistic Health Weekend Retreat: Positive Thinking for Optimal Health
Friday, November 15, 2024 – Sunday, November 17, 2024 PDT
With Kamala
Attend this therapeutic weekend program as a residential retreat or come as a day guest.
Program covers:
- Yoga and thought management
- Stress management, self-care and positive thinking techniques
- Self-affirmation, emotional intelligence and meditation
“Sow a thought and reap an action. Sow an action and reap a habit. Sow a habit and reap a character. Sow a character and reap a destiny.” —Swami Sivananda
Learn or deepen your practice of the yogic tools to guide your mind in thinking positive thoughts, creating health and a joyful life.
Support your health and peace of mind with the powerful tools and knowledge of Yoga, meditation and breathwork. Gain diet and lifestyle tips. Join us for Hatha Yoga classes, breathwork, meditation, healthy vegetarian meals, and educational workshops in a supportive spiritual community at the LA Sivananda Yoga Center. Empower yourself with a holistic wellness routine.
Includes a 90-minute personal holistic health review prior to the program (in person or via Zoom) and one-on-one mini-consultations each day. Follow-up sessions possible.
Kamala is a 500-hour trained Sivananda Yoga Instructor and is completing her practicum in the 800-hour Sivananda Yoga Health Educator Training (SYHET). She worked as a nurse for 20 years and brings her compassionate, caring nature to her teaching. She is 100% dedicated to her spiritual values, being of service, teaching and the yogic lifestyle.
Daily Schedule
(Day Guest schedule: Saturday and Sunday 10:00am–4:00pm, indicated in bold)
FRIDAY 11/15
6:00–7:30pm – Asana class
7:30pm – Vegetarian dinner
SATURDAY 11/16
6:00–7:30am – Satsang (silent meditation, chanting and a talk)
8:00am – Light breakfast
10:00–11:30am – Yoga Class: Gentle Asanas and Pranayama
12:00pm – Vegetarian lunch
1:00–2:30pm – Talk: Positive Thinking Strategies
2:45–3:45pm – Relaxation Techniques
3:45pm – Individual check-ins
4:00pm – Karma Yoga
6:00pm – Dinner
SUNDAY 11/17
6:00–7:30am – Satsang on the topic of Prana
8:00am – Light breakfast
10:00–11:30am – Yoga Class: Gentle Asanas and Pranayama
12:00pm – Vegetarian lunch
1:00–2:30pm – Talk: Positive Affirmations
2:45–3:45pm – Concentration and Meditation Techniques
3:45pm – Individual mini-consultations
5:30–7:30pm – Satsang and soup (optional)
Retreat Arrival & Departure
Arrival: Check-in as early as 2:00pm Friday.
Departure: Check-out at 4:00pm Sunday. Or stay for Satsang and soup.
What to bring
Slip-on shoes, loose comfortable clothing, writing materials, meditation shawl or blanket, water bottle and indoor slippers.
You are welcome to bring your own yoga mat and sitting cushion, if convenient.
Register here