Course: RESIDENTIAL COURSE: AYTT: Basic 2 (1st Level)
This program is offered by the European School of Ananda Yoga. This is the first time ever that we are offering translation in English of the courses Basic 1 and Basic 2. Don't miss this unique opportunity!
Description
Ananda Yoga can prove enlightening even for those who have been practicing the postures for a long time. It is a discovery of true yoga at every level. These two weeks (Basic 1 and Basic 2) offer in-depth knowledge on: understanding the connection between body, mind and spirit, knowing the basics of anatomy as applied to yoga practices, breath, posture, how to master life energy and discovering the inner qualities of the chakras.
To participate in this course you must be enrolled in our Ananda Yoga teacher training school or be enrolled in the Ananda Yoga 4 You pathway.
If you are interested please email: anandayoga@ananda.it
Your teachers:
Tyagi Jayadev Boris Jaerschky practices yoga and meditation following the Kriya Yoga tradition of Paramhansa Yogananda, as taught by his disciple Swami Kriyananda. He has lived and taught for more than 30 years at the Ananda center near Assisi, Italy. He has taught in numerous European countries and in India, Egypt, Russia and the United States. He is the director of the European Ananda Yoga School, where he and others train new yoga teachers, and is the author of thirteen books, all best sellers! He sings with passion and has published devotional CDs. Every year he leads a pilgrimage to India, to sacred places in the Himalayas. He is a Kriyacharya, meaning that he is authorized to give initiation in the ancient practice of Kriya Yoga. 
Jivanta Giulia Berti was born in the province of Treviso, and has been living in Ananda since 2018.
In 2015 she was introduced to the teachings of Parmhansa Yogananda and Swami Kriyananda. These teachings captured her heart and she decided to dedicate her life to them.
She is an Ananda Yoga teacher and shiatsu practitioner. She collaborates with the Ananda Yoga School and holds seminars in various cities in Italy, bringing Ananda Yoga and these teachings to anyone who wishes to learn them.
The total price of your all-inclusive stay, which includes course, board and lodging, is:
965 euros * in a single room,
755 euros * in a double room,
685 euros * in a 3- to 5-bed dormitory.
* Price of membership card not included €. 18,00
credits immagine corso: ananda.it
Programme
20:30-22:00 Orientation
Monday morning through Saturday evening:
6:30-8:45 a.m. Guided Sadhana: Recharging exercises, Ananda Yoga, meditation
8:45 a.m. Breakfast in silence
9:30 a.m. Karma yoga (shifts: preparing the yoga room)
10:30-1:30 p.m. Lesson
13:30 Vegetarian lunch
3:30-5:30 p.m. Lesson
5:45-7:30 p.m. Free choice: Recharging exercises, Ananda yoga, meditation or free time
19:30 Vegetarian dinner in silence
20:30-22:00 Class (some evenings of the week)
Sunday morning
6:30-8:45 a.m. Guided Sadhana: Recharging exercises, Ananda Yoga, meditation
8:45 am Breakfast in silence
10:00-11:00 Final Lesson
11:30-1:30 p.m. Festival of Light (optional)
1:30 p.m. Vegetarian lunch
Recommended for you
Lo yoga di Yogananda (una panoramica completa dell’Ananda Yoga)
Autobiografia di uno Yogi di Yogananda; Ananda Edizioni (libro base)
Raja Yoga di Swami Kriyananda (il libro fondamentale della nostra tradizione yoga)
Services
965 euros * in a single room,
755 euros * in a double room,
685 euros * in a 3- to 5-bed dormitory.
* Price of membership card not included €. 18,00
We will offer you:
-Full board from the evening of arrival to lunch on the day of departure
-All meditations and guided sadhana
-Ananda Yoga classes
-The course and materials (if any)
-The essentials for your practice: meditation cushions, yoga mats, Aum-board
-Kirtan and other evening programs
Accommodation: information and prices
Cost table
Attention: During the Covid-19 period the prices below are no longer applicable. The correct all-inclusive price for each course can be found on its individual page.
| Single room with bathroom | € 72.00 |
| Single without bathroom | € 61.00 |
| Double room with bathroom | € 56.00 |
| Double without bathroom | € 48.00 |
| Triple room with bathroom | € 48.00 |
| Triple without bathroom | € 41.00 |
| Dormitory (4-5 beds) | € 36.00 |
Note: To the price of lodging and food, you have to add the price of the seminar, that includes all activities: Energization Exercises Lessons, yoga and meditation and evening activities (on most evenings).
Payments can be made in cash, by Eurocheck, credit card (MasterCard and Visa), Bancomat. We can’t accept cash over 1000.00 euros.
Opportunity
Next time you come to Ananda, sign up for the program Yoga in Action to get a taste of community service and receive a discount on the cost of the course. You can choose the option Yoga in Action for any course where this program is available and you can continue with this option as long as you wish. Your service project might change each day.
When we learn to serve with the right attitude, this is a spiritual practice and is called Karma Yoga. The daily practice of Karma Yoga is a joyful and practical spiritual discipline that will benefit every aspect of your life.
At Ananda, there are two levels of the Yoga in Action option:
Yoga in Action Level 1
75€/course of 5 days
With Level 1, you will serve for a period of one and a half hours. This experience gives you a chance to contribute to the beautiful atmosphere of Ananda.
Yoga in Action Level 2
35€/course of 5 days
Yoga in Action Level 2 is only available if you have had prior experience of the Yoga in Action Level 1 option, or any of the Community Living Programs. With Level 2, you will serve for a period of three hours, split into two periods of daily service.
How to Register for This Program
In the page of the course you want to participate to, you will find, if available, the special price of the course with Yoga in action level 1 and 2. When you sign-up on the website or call or write us to book the course, just indicate that you wish to participate to the Yoga in Action Level 1 or 2 program. It’s that easy. Once you arrive at Ananda you will need also to complete a Yoga in Action Form and return it to our reception office.
How to book
You may make your reservation directly here on the website or by phone (+39 0742 813620) or email (info@ananda.it). Your booking needs to be confirmed by our reception office. For courses held online, there is no need to indicate the details of your stay (date of arrival, departure…).
For courses held at our center in Assisi, please indicate your arrival and departure dates and times, the program you wish to attend, your preferred accommodation, your address, phone and email. If you need to modify your reservation, please inform us at least one week in advance.
Our reception office is open from:
Monday to Saturday 9:30-1:30pm, 2:30-5:30pm
Sunday 9:30-11:30am, 2:30-5:30pm
For on-site courses, the programmes start on the evening of the day indicated.
If you cannot arrive during office hours, please let us know in advance.
Please contact us to check what translations are available. Courses, both on-site and online, may be cancelled if there are fewer than five participants.
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