When nerves are frazzled from stress, over-stimulation, or disease, our brains react from survival mode—with subconscious, instinctive behaviors—instead of responding to life as we would like to: appropriately and with intention. We may experience fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and other unpleasant symptoms.
During this program, participants will learn simple yet powerful techniques:
- Exercises that train neuromuscular coordination, as well as draw vitality and strength to all parts of the body
- Classical yoga poses, conscious breathing, and positive affirmations that create strength, flexibility, and connectedness
- Techniques to draw on the healing aspects of the parasympathetic (“rest and repose”) nervous system
- Meditation to retrain the brain and create more efficient pathways to the pre-frontal lobes, the most highly evolved part of our nervous system, where we experience our most inspired, creative thinking and elevated levels of consciousness
Ananda Yoga practice connects us with our calm center within, where we discover our innate wisdom. The journey to healing of body, mind, and spirit unfolds as it should.
Share relaxed time with other truthseekers, close to nature, bathing yourself in peace and expansive consciousness.
The human nervous system “constitutes the one and only path to spiritual enlightenment, regardless of formal religious affiliation.”
—Paramhansa Yogananda, The Rubaiyat Explained
Schedule for this program
Friday
| 4:45 | Guided Spiritual Practices (Energization Exercises, Yoga Postures, and Meditation) |
| 6:30 | Dinner |
| 7:30 | Introduction to Yogic Wisdom for the Nervous System, and Learn a Meditation Technique |
Saturday
| 6:30 | Guided Spiritual Practices (Energization Exercises, Yoga Postures, and Meditation) |
| 8:30 | Breakfast in silence |
| 10:00 | Connecting Body, Breath, and Energy (Energization, Pranayama, and Asana) |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 2:00 | Understanding the Power of the Mind |
| 4:45 | Guided Spiritual Practices (Energization Exercises, Yoga Postures, and Meditation) |
| 6:30 | Dinner |
| 7:30 | Super Relaxation with OM |
Sunday
| 6:30 | Guided Spiritual Practices (Energization Exercises, Yoga Postures, and Meditation) |
| 8:30 | Breakfast (not in silence) |
| 9:30 | Creating Strength and Resilience in Daily Life |
| 11:00 | Sunday Service |
| 12:30 | Lunch & Goodbyes |
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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 Retreat for a Stronger Nervous System at this time.
Prices are all-inclusive and cover accommodations, meals, classes or activities, and course materials.
Yoga Retreat for a Stronger Nervous System 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 Retreat for a Stronger Nervous System 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.
See Transportation and Directions whether you are coming by plane, car, bus or train. Our Frequent Questions page answers many of the questions you might have about How to Go on Retreat.
