The Spacious Path to Awareness February 28 - March 2, long weekend

With Swami Nishchalananda
During this workshop we will look deeply into these two fundamental aspects of meditation: Spaciousness and Awareness. Specifically, we will explore the ways and means to expand our being into Spaciousness in order to rest in Awareness. Suitable for more experienced practitioners.

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Introduction to Ashram Life March 7 - 9, weekend

With Swami Nishchalananda and other Teachers
This weekend is specially designed for first time visitors to the Ashram.
A chance to experience Ashram life and practise Yoga in a special atmosphere.

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Hatha Yoga - Creating Space March 13 - 16, long weekend

With Tara Rupa
Spaciousness is the heart of Hatha Yoga including Asana practice. During this weekend we will explore the integration of breath, the focus of attention and ways to adapt Asana practice to the needs of the individual.

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Meditation - Going Deeper March 19 - 24, 5 Day Extended Easter Retreat

With Swami Nishchalananda & Michal Cohen
This seminar will give participants the opportunity of exploring their own Being and contacting the stillness within through the practice of Meditation.

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Movement, Pleasure & Insight April 18 - 20, weekend

With Upasana
Honest and compassionate observation of movement in ourselves and others gives the opportunity to examine our ideas of the way the body is structured and how it functions. This allows insight to blossom.

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Nada Yoga - the Yoga of Subtle Sound Vibration May 2 - 5, bank holiday long weekend

With Rajesh David
During this long weekend we will explore different aspects of sound, with the prime aim of linking ourselves with our highest potential.

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Vigyana Bhairava Tantra May 23 - 26, bank holiday long weekend

With Swami Nishchalananda
This unique Tantric text offers 112 practices which help us to integrate spiritual dimensions into our daily life. The practices are simple and yet profound and involve meditation and reflection.

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Open Day June 1, Sunday

An annual event in which you are invited to come with your friends and students to the Ashram. Come as guests to practise Yoga (posture work as well as deep relaxation), share with others and have lunch.

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Silent Nature June 13 - 15, weekend - A Silent Outdoor Program

With Michal Cohen
Silent contemplation of nature (in any weather conditions) inspires insight into human life and existence itself. The meditative approach will be our base for a fresh, creative journey of exploration.

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Advaita Programme: An Insight into the Vedanta Dindimaha text June 24 - 26, Tues-Thurs

With Swami Anubhavananda
Previous knowledge of Vedanta is not necessary. All that is required is an open enquiring mind and sense of humour! Vedantic truths made simple while reaching into our innermost spiritual understanding.

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Guru Purnima - Thanksgiving to Spiritual Teachers July 18 - 20, weekend

Two days of live Indian music as a celebration of the heartfelt gratitude to spiritual teachers and masters of all times and traditions. There will also be lectures and satsang (questions and answers) with Swami Nishchalananda.

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Summer in the Ashram July 25 - 31, 6 days

With Swami Nishchalananda and other Teachers
An opportunity to experience and practise a wide range of yogic practices: such as Postures (Hatha Yoga), Chanting of Mantras, Meditation, Deep Relaxation (Yoga Nidra) as well as lectures and satsang (questions/ answers with Swami Nishchalananda). Suitable for beginners as well as experienced practitioners.

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Who Am I? A Yogic and Buddhist Perspective August 3 - 13, 10 days

With Swami Nishchalananda and Michal Cohen
We will look into this fundamental question. Yoga explains the nature of ‘I’ from the level of ego to the Atma, Essential ‘I’. From the Buddhist perspective we will look into the empty nature of the self and indeed of all things. Extended periods of the programme will be held in silence.

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Cultivating Wisdom: A Synthesis of Gyana, Bhakti, Dhyana & Karma Yoga August 16 - 26, 10 days

With Swami Nishchalananda
During this seminar we will explore the practical integration of these four paths of Yoga in our lives. We will explore the uniqueness of each path and the way they all lead to clear, joyful and creative life. Extended periods of the programme will be held in silence.

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Introduction to Ashram Life October 3 - 5, weekend

With Swami Nishchalananda and other teachers
This weekend is specially designed for first time visitors to the Ashram.
A chance to experience Ashram life and practise Yoga in a special atmosphere

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Advaita Programme: Kaivalya Upanishad - An Introduction October 9 - 12, long weekend

With Swami Krishnapremananda
This timeless scripture will illuminate many of the key teachings of Advaita Vedanta. From a foundation of all inclusive tolerance, they will facilitate a clear re-examination of our perceived notions of self, of the world and of spiritual life.

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Managing Stress Through Yoga October 16 - 19, long weekend

With Swami Nishchalananda
This programme will deepen your understanding of how Yoga practices can remove excessive, uncreative stress and bring harmony and joy into your life.

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Loving Kindness and Compassion October 30 - November 2, long weekend. A Silent Program

With Michal Cohen
This Buddhist meditation practice is a means for transforming difficult emotions such as fear and anger, into more constructive ones: friendliness, compassion and love. With an open heart one can tune into the non duality that lies beyond the fluctuations of the mind.

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Sadhana Retreat November 6 - 18, two weeks

With Swami Nishchalananda & Swami Satya Mitrananda
This two week retreat will have the following structure:
Period One 6th-12th Nov: Guided group practice of meditation as well as chanting the Tantric Text Saundarya Lahari.
Period Two 13th-18th Nov: Personal self-sufficient practice.

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