Yoga and Meditation Retreat
June 1 – 4, 2017 in Cassentino, Arezzo in Toscana
The venue
Casa Santocchio
The house is situated in the province of Arezzo in Tuscany, and is surrounded by oak and beech woods that extend up to the Sanctuary of La Verna, the place where Saint Francis lived for long periods and where he received the stigmata.
Far away from roads, lights and noise, has seen, from the year 1000 onwards, countless pilgrims pass by, pilgrims directed to Rome along the Via Major (or Via Romea di Stade) and, more recently, pilgrims travelling from the Hermitage of Camaldoli to the Sanctuary of Chiusi della Verna, to then continue along the Assisi Way.
Entering into the woods of the National Park of the Casentino Forests is a unique experience which could become an unforgettable one: close to the Santuary of La Verna, in an enchanted valley with the evocative name of Vallesanta, the holy valley, Casa Santicchio Refuge is the starting point from where you can experience the beauty of the surrounding nature at its best and discover the dense network of walking trails to be slowly explored…
Programme
Thursday June 1st
Arrival and registrations from 2 pm
4 PM: yoga class
6 PM: Dinner
8 PM: Satsang: meditation, mantra chanting, introduction to the retreat
Friday, June 2
5.30 AM: Wake up
6 AM: Satsang: meditation, mantra chanting, lecture
8 AM: Yoga class
10 AM: Brunch
11 AM: Walk or free time
1.30 PM: Snack
2 PM: Lecture: The transformation of Thoughts
4 PM: Yoga Class: develop flexibility and hip opening
6 PM: Dinner
8 PM: Satsang: meditation, mantra chanting, lecture
Saturday, June 3
5.30 AM: Wake up
6 AM: Satsang: meditation, mantra chanting, lecture
8 AM: Yoga class: active relaxation and stress reduction
10 AM: Brunch
11 AM: Visit to the Hermitage of Camaldoli to the Sanctuary
3 PM: Snack
4 PM: Yoga Class: System of tension and releasing in the asanas, benefits of the asanas in the nervous and hormonal system.
6 PM: Dinner
8 PM: Satsang: meditation, mantra chanting, lecture
Sunday, June 4
5.30 AM: Wake up
6 AM: Satsang: meditation, mantra chanting, lecture
8 AM: Yoga class: active relaxation and stress reduction
10 AM: Brunch
11 AM: Walk or free time
12.00 PM: Lecture: “How to develop will power”
1.30 PM: Yoga class
3 PM: Snack
3.30 PM: Departure
What to bring
Yoga mat, meditation cushion (available in our boutique), towel, blanket, flashlight, warm and comfortable clothes, slippers and comfortable shoes for walking.
In order to maintain the spiritual atmosphere of the Ashram, students are required to follow the Rules as outlined below.
Rules and Regulations
- Absolutely no drugs
- Absolutely no alcohol, tobacco, meat, fish or eggs are allowed on the course.
- Attendance at all activities is mandatory.
- Fires, incense or candles are forbidden in the rooms.
- The ashram is not responsible for any loss of valuables.
- No mobile phones in yoga classes, meditations or lectures.
- Photography, audio and video recording requires previous written authorization of the course directors.
Fees
€ 265, shared room and share bathroom, classes and meals.
€ 300, shared room with bathroom, classes and meals.
€ 325, double room with bathroom, classes and meals.
How to pay
BANK TRANSFER:
Bank Name and Address:
Banca Prossima
Piazza della Libertà 13 Roma
00192 Roma
Account Name: Centro Yoga Sivananda Vedanta
IBAN: IT71X0335901600100000142843
BIC: BCITITMX
Write: Retreat in Tuscany and your full name.