Daily Program

 

The following program is a general outline which can be subject to change of the residential daily program offered at the Ashram
 

5.30 am

Wake up call

6:00 am    
Early Morning Class:
Depending on the level and ability of the students classes will include Asana (postures) Pranayama (breathing techniques), Meditation and Vedic Mantra Chanting
 
7:30 am Breakfast
8:00 am Karma Yoga - the yoga of mindful action - group participation for half an hour in general duties
9:00 am
Lifestyle participation with the community residents in Karma Yoga - mindfulness in shared skills and energy can be in the flower or veggie garden, learn to prepare vegetarian food, bread making, library, workshop, office and other interesting and creative activities
 
 
Weekend Course Program

Saturday 9.00am forest walk
9.45 to 11.00am Session on the weekend theme
3.30pm Asana - posture class
Sunday follows the same program up to Lunch at 12.00 
 
11:00 am Morning Tea
11:30 am Yoga Nidra - deep relaxation
12:00 pm Lunch
2:00 pm Afternoon Tea
2:30 pm
Quality Time Out for rest, bush walking and bike riding, reading from the yoga/health library, practice music, personal time for reflection and practices or join with the community residents in lifestyle activities
 
5:30pm Meditation
5.30pm Fridays - Devi Havan
Saturdays - Mahamrityunjaya Healing Mantra Chanting and Havan
6:00 pm Dinner
6.30 pm Dinner Friday & Saturday 
7.30 pm
 

Evening program – kirtan (chanting to music), havan (fire ceremony), drama/plays, library, story telling, DVD lecture on yogic topics, group discussions, satsang with senior swamis, interesting guest speakers, evening walk