Satyananda Yoga Academy Europe
OUR COURSES
Our yogic studies courses combine residential stays with several months of guided home practice. Course participants immerse themselves in a yogic routine, notice its effects and then integrate practices into their daily life. Therefore, our courses are unlike those offered in most of the yoga centres. Our courses encourage to experience yoga in all aspects of life rather than confining it to a classroom.
What to expect during residentials
The residentials take place in the ashram environment of the Hungarian Satyananda Yoga Association in Szolad (Hungary). Students are expected to participate fully in all activities of the daily schedule and to observe yogic discipline (such as practising silence at particular times, not using mobile phones etc.).
As well as attending daily classes – which combine theory and practice – course participants explore techniques from all branches of classical yoga (ex.: karma yoga – the yoga of action performed with awareness– is practised daily.
What to expect after residentials
Between residential periods, course participants commit to a daily home practice, which includes maintaining a practice diary. These diaries are reviewed by course tutors, who encourage, guide and offer suggestions for development. Students are also asked to complete online quizzes and written assignments, which tutors mark and comment on.
The amount of time needed will vary from person to person, but we suggest that students set aside one hour per day.
Please see our pages on Yogic Studies 1 and Yogic Studies 2 for more information on course content and entry requirements.