About Sivananda Yoga Retreat in Europe:
Sivananda Yoga retreats in Europe provide an immersive experience into classical yoga, situated in some of the continent’s most serene and natural settings. These retreats are organized by the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers, with key locations in Austria, France, and Spain.
In Austria, the Sivananda Yoga Retreat House in Reith near Kitzbühel offers yoga holidays amidst the stunning Tyrolean Alps, where participants can enjoy yoga classes, meditation, and lectures on health and philosophy in a friendly environment.
The Ashram de Yoga Sivananda in Orleans, France, offers a tranquil escape from Parisian life, focusing on yoga, meditation, and spiritual practices. In Spain, retreats in Malaga provide the opportunity to practice yoga near the Costa del Sol, combining yoga with the cultural richness of Andalusia.
These retreats are designed around the five principles of Sivananda Yoga, promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being through daily asana practice, pranayama, relaxation, a sattvic diet, and positive thinking, all while fostering a community experience.
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Seminarhaus – Tirol, Austria:
The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Seminarhaus in Tyrol, Austria, is a serene retreat nestled in the picturesque Alps near Reith bei Kitzbühel. Founded in 1957 by Swami Vishnudevananda, it stands as part of the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres, promoting classical yoga and Vedanta for holistic health. This retreat house offers a tranquil environment for individuals seeking to deepen their yoga practice, learn meditation, or pursue yoga teacher training.
The program at the Seminarhaus revolves around the five points of yoga established by Swami Vishnudevananda: proper exercise (asanas), breathing (pranayama), relaxation, diet, and positive thinking and meditation (vedanta and dhyana). The setting provides an ideal backdrop for yoga retreats, workshops, and personal rejuvenation, with activities ranging from yoga classes on an outdoor platform with panoramic views to guided hikes in the surrounding natural beauty.
The Seminarhaus is known for its commitment to authenticity in yoga teaching, following the lineage of Swami Sivananda, and aims to foster physical, mental, and spiritual well-being through these traditional practices.
Am Bichlachweg 40,
A-6370 Reith bei Kitzbuhel
Tirol, Esterreich
Tel: +43 5356 67404
Fax: +43 5356 674044
Website: www.sivananda.org/tyrol
E-mail: tyrol@sivananda.org
Ashram de Yoga Sivananda – Orleans, France:
Ashram de Yoga Sivananda in Orleans, France, is one of the centers affiliated with the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers, which follow the teachings of Swami Sivananda and his disciple Swami Vishnudevananda. Located in a serene environment conducive to meditation and yoga practice, this ashram offers a variety of programs including yoga teacher training, yoga vacation courses, and retreats.
The ashram adheres to the five points of yoga as outlined by Swami Vishnudevananda: proper exercise (asanas), proper breathing (pranayama), proper relaxation (Savasana), proper diet (vegetarian), and positive thinking (Vedanta) and meditation (dhyana). Participants can engage in daily yoga classes, satsangs (spiritual gatherings with music and talks), and enjoy a sattvic vegetarian diet meant to purify the body and mind.
The setting of the ashram in Orleans provides a peaceful retreat from urban life, fostering an atmosphere where individuals can deepen their yoga practice and spiritual understanding.
26 impasse du Bignon
45170 Neuville aux bois
Tel : 33 (0)2 38 91 88 82
Fax : 33 (0)2 38 91 18 09
Website: https://sivanandaorleans.org
Email: orleans@sivananda.net