Retriit Gokul Yoga
Gokul Yoga Retreat
Latvia, July 19-23, 2023
A great opportunity to remove the contextual distractions of daily life and focus on the
foundation of traditional Yoga practice. The Gokul Yoga retreat offers a glimpse into the Buddhi
Yoga sadhana and allows the participants to experience what is increasingly becoming a rarity
nowadays: Yoga as a legitimate spiritual practice– its original and intrinsic purpose. What
purpose does Yoga asana serve? How are both external and internal Yoga practices relevant to
the ultimate goal of Yoga? Understanding beyond theory requires experience which is granted
only through direct instruction (Siksa) and that will be the objective for this retreat.
Schedule
Wednesday 19
16:00-18:00 Introduction, Pranayama and Lecture
Thursday 20
8:00-10:30 Asana Sadhana: Physical alignment, UdKrama & Bhedana
15:00-17:30 Pranayama and Meditation
Friday 21
8:00-10:30 Asana Sadhana: Physical alignment, ApKrama & Bhedana
15:00-17:30 Pranayama and Meditation
Saturday 22
8:00-10:30 Asana Sadhana: Energetic alignment UdKrama
15:00-17:30 Pranayama and Meditation
Sunday 23
8:00-11:00 Asana Sadhana and Closing: Energetic alignment ApKrama
Gokul Yoga, a system which is a holistic and traditional approach to the practice of Yoga. Its holistic quality comes from the inclusiveness of working through Physical, Energetic/Emotional, Mental/Intellectual, Existential, and Spiritual platforms simultaneously which is fundamental to the Patanjala Yoga process. Gokul Yoga System has been compiled and organized by Mahayogi Gokulacandra dās as an effort to protect and perpetuate a pure lineage of Yoga practice through a legitimate succession of disciples (Gaudiya Vaisnava Sampradaya) going back thousands of years to its origins.
Teachers
Gokulacandra, the founder of Gokul Yoga which was established in 2012, has been practicing yoga for over 20 years now. He started exploring yoga with Janne Kontala, a friend of his as well as lifelong teacher. Gokulacandra’s practice focuses on internal practice. A native of Finland, Gokulacandra is currently based in Sabah, Malaysia with his wife and family. Other than teaching at his own studio, he travels around the globe teaching workshops, retreat and training.
Social media links:
Facebook: https://www.
Instagram: @gokulacandra , @gokulyoga
Yogeśvara dāsa is a Gokul Yoga Sadhaka. He studied and trained Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa in India before finding his Teacher, Mahayogi Gokulacandra dās. Inspired by his Teacher’s practice and teachings he now follows and shares the Gokul Yoga Sadhana in order to serve his Teacher’s mission. Instagram: @pantherajuan
Venue
Svetgrivas is a cultural development project – an educational center for joyful life in natural environment. It is a clean place near the river, surrounded by the silence of forest, with a newly built cottages and a guest house. The focus of the project is to ensure that all topics are based on development on different levels on individual approach basis. Situated in the nature reservoir, not far from Riga and Jelgava. In this place, called “Svetgrivas”, which means ‘holy mouth of the river’, we can observe confluence of two rivers.
Being out in nature – is the most healthy and effective way to relax and calm the nerves. Here you will not be able to face the information flow that you used to face on a daily basis. You will be keen on taking a walk along the river, through the forest, play active games, spend more time to communicate with your relatives and associates. Thus, you can easily regain strength for new achievements.
SVETGRIVAS is only 45 km from Riga. You can find how to get there
Prices
Whole retreat program (July 19-23) with accomodation and vegetarian meals 590 eur
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One day July 19 or July 23 for the trainings and meals 75 eur
One day July 20, July 21 or July 22 for the trainings and meals 135 eur
Accomodation in rooms with bedding and towels 20 eur per night (prefences are given for whole retrreat participants). Common WC and shower rooms available.
Accomodation in your own tent 3 eur per person per night. Available: biotoilets, warm showers.
Registration
Please fill in registration form
For additional information please write to Whatsapp +371 25476705