The Alchemy of Yoga

The Alchemy of Yoga is a 7-day retreat on the land of volcano Etna, in which we will explore the depth and the knowledge of a pure and devoted yoga practice.
Together we learn, we play, we dance, we explore…

The Alchemy of Yoga
10-16 June
तपःस्वाध्यायेश्वरप्रणिधानानि क्रियायोगः I
tapah svadhyaya isvarapranidhanani kriyayoga

The yoga of action (kriyayogah) involves the eagerness to act (tapah), self-reflection (svadhyaya) and letting go (isvarapranidhana).
The first sutra of the second chapter of Patanjali’s book is a recipe for alchemy on three levels: physical, mental, and spiritual.
The asana practice generates enough heat (tapah) to transform the body into a more liquid state. The body softens and begins to sweat. Perspiration strains out the bodys impurities.

Self-observation is the mental alchemy. Svadhyaya involves a process of acquiring self-knowledge through the ability to witness ourselves clearly and dispassionately in all situations.

Ishvara pranidhana, literally bowing to God, refers to spiritual alchemy. When we transcend ego identification long enough to discover that the divine creative power of the universe is present within our own being, we are filled with joy and reverence. Our natural impulse when this happens is to give thanks. This expression of gratitude and humility becomes the doorway for divine grace to enter our lives.
Our true purpose in yoga is to awaken the guru within. This is what the alchemical tradition refers to as turning lead into gold.

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A deposit of 350€ is required to reserve your spot for 7 days (6 nights) retreat with classes, workshops, excursion, accommodation and 2 vegetarian/vegan meals a day.
If you have any questions or would like to reserve your spot, please emails to giuliaannamariagiacomini@gmail.com.