The spine is the channel through which the body's energy flows to the brain. If that flow becomes weakened, your power to meet life's challenges will decrease. Truthfulness demands a straightforward attitude, firmness, integrity, and clear vision. All these virtues depend on a clear upward flow of energy in the spine.
—Swami Kriyananda
During this 2-day program, you will learn to release tension in the neck, shoulders and back by experiencing your uplifted, centered and balanced posture.
When the natural curve of the spine is restored through guided posture and gentle movement, tension is released and the breath and energy flows unconstrained. Yoga Therapy is a very effective healing tool that uses posture, energy flows, breath and restorative poses to bring the body into a deeply balanced, relaxed state of being.
You will gain important self-assessment and therapeutic techniques, and you’ll work with program leader Maitri Jones to go deeper in how to apply what you've learned in your daily practice.
You will leave with a yoga routine designed to help you take your next step forward toward increased inner balance and well-being.
Class size is limited, so please register early.
Schedule of Classes and Activities (subject to change)
Arrival day
| 4:45 | Guided Spiritual Practices (Energization Exercises, Yoga Postures, and Meditation) |
| 6:30 | Dinner with Maitri |
| 7:30 | Intro to Yoga Therapy and Self-assessment |
Second day
| 6:00 | Wakeup bell |
| 6:30 | Guided Spiritual Practices (Energization Exercises, Yoga Postures, and Meditation) |
| 8:30 | Breakfast in silence |
| 10:00 | Therapeutic Yoga Postures |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 2:00 | Therapeutic Yoga Techniques |
| 4:45 | Guided Spiritual Practices (Energization Exercises, Yoga Postures, and Meditation) |
| 6:30 | Dinner |
| 7:30 | Energy, Breath, and Relaxation Therapy |
Last day
| 6:00 | Wakeup bell |
| 6:30 | Guided Spiritual Practices (Energization Exercises, Yoga Postures, and Meditation) |
| 8:30 | Breakfast (not in silence) |
| 9:45 |
Therapeutic Mental Focus |
| 11:00 | Ananda Sunday Service followed by lunch |
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Maitri Jones
AnandaYoga®Therapist,Certified with International Association of Yoga Therapy, C-IAYT. Level 2 Ananda Yoga®Teacher, E-RYT-500, Ananda Minister, Counselor
Maitri’s name means “Friend” in Sanskrit and well describes her extraordinarily kind and supportive nature. She directs our Ananda Yoga® Teacher Training Assistantship program, where she helps YTT grads take their teaching to the next level. She also helped pioneer our Ananda Yoga Therapy Training and is one of the primary instructors in that program. Maitri, brings great wisdom and experience to her many programs. Maitri is a certified Ananda Meditation and Yoga Teacher, as well as a registered nurse.
No dates scheduled for Yoga Therapy for Inner Balance at this time.
Prices are all-inclusive and cover accommodations, meals, classes or activities, and course materials.
Yoga Therapy for Inner Balance starts the afternoon of the first date listed and ends with lunch on the last date listed. Check-in is anytime between 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at our Front Desk. Your room will be available by 3:00 p.m. Dinner is at 6:30. The first gathering of your group is after dinner.
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You can add extra personal retreat days before and/or after your program. Check availability and costs for the days and accommodations that you require.
Yoga Therapy for Inner Balance starts the afternoon of the first date listed. It’s ideal to arrive before 4 pm, if you are able to. That way, you can join in the afternoon session of yoga and meditation, which begins at 4:45 pm. Dinner is at 6:30. The first real gathering of your group is at 7:30 pm. If you need to arrive here after 5 pm, that’s fine, but it helps us if you let us know at 800-346-5350. We can also put aside a dinner for you if you need to arrive after 7 pm. The program ends with lunch on the last date. Please see our Daily Schedule.
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