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Yoga Sabbatical – Your sabbatical at Yoga Vidya

Sabbatical, taking time off, gap year, dropping out of the rat race to focus on your yoga practice…. Who doesn´t dream of it? Travelling, volunteering, escaping into an ashram, writing a book – perhaps these are your dreams. If you are thinking to take a break from your working life, why not spend time at Yoga Vidya? Content • Sabattical programmes at Yoga Vidya • Option 1: 'Gurukula' yoga teachers' training • Option 2: Karma yoga sabbatical internships • Option 3: 3-month Sadhaka-programme at Yoga Vidya • Option 4: Becoming a Sevaka at Yoga Vidya • Who can partake of a sabbatical at Yoga Vidya? • Preparing for your sabbatical • Conditions of participation • What is Yoga Vidya? • Why Yoga Vidya? Yoga Vidya sabattical programmes If you would like to: • avoid burn-out • recollect and slow yourself down • get further training in Yoga and Ayurveda • volunteer and do service • feel the urge to embark on the quest of self-study • want to use your Sabbatical for intensive Retreat. ….. then Yoga Vidya is a good choice The ashram and seminar house Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg is the biggest yoga facility outside of India. It is located at the edge of the Teutoburg Forest near a vast and beautiful park.

We offer Sabbatical Programmes that encourage you to be part of our community. They are designed to support your goals and enable you to recharge and energize yourself.

The various options, each with different advantages, include: • ‘Gurukula’ yoga teachers’ training • 50% or 100% karma yoga sabbatical internships • 3-Month-sadhaka-programme • One-year sevaka-membership Option 1: ‘Gurukula’ yoga teachers’ training

¬This is a professional yoga teachers’ training course lasting two month and involving karma yoga for enhanced spiritual growth. You spend your Sabbatical living in an ashram, doing karma yoga (selfless service) and taking part in a 4-week yoga teachers’ training course. If you choose, you may prolong your stay doing karma yoga after the two months have passed.

Karma yoga helps to remove obstacles on your spiritual path, makes you more receptive to higher vibrations and enhances your ability to receive spiritual knowledge.

The yoga teachers’ training connects you to an integral yoga, as taught by Swami Sivananda, Swami Vishnu-devananda and Sukadev Bretz. At the end of the training, you will receive a 400-hour yoga teacher certificate. This option of Sabbatical is for people with only 2-months free and little money. If you have a deep interest in spiritual growth via service or just wish to support the spread of yoga, the Yoga Vidya Family is looking forward to meeting you! Option 2: Karma yoga sabbatical internships

We offer two models (either 50% or 100%) of spending your sabbatical as a karma yogi doing voluntary selfless service.

You become part of a spiritual community and constructively employ your talents and abilities. Simultaneously, you practice and learn about yoga and meditation in its many aspects. Maximise the benefit of your sabbatical in the energetic atmosphere of Europe’s largest Yoga Ashram.

The 50% karma yoga sabbatical internship consists of 3-hours of selfless service daily. You join one of the working teams in the ashram, but help out as needed in other sections as well. The rest of the day is yours for yoga practice, walks, attending lectures and relaxing. You pay half the normal daily rate.

This option is suitable if you wish to contribute to the goals of the ashram, but still want to have the personal time and space to slow down, relax and perhaps pursue some other dreams come true during your time off.

The 100% karma yogi sabbatical programme includes 6-hours of work daily, organic meals, room and free access to the open classes and lectures during your stay. This is for you if you would like to take time off, but have little money but want to live yoga deeply. In this programme, you stay free of charge. It is an opportunity to support the goals of Yoga Vidya, spreading the teachings of yoga. Benefits of the karma yoga sabbatical internships • You get a profound insight into yoga from both theoretical and practical point of view. • You enrich every day with chanting and meditatio. • You have the time and space to evolve spiritually, mentally and physically. • You experience a spiritual community whose members put their heart into living together in a loving and mindful manne. • You engage in useful servic. • You get to stay in a shared room for free. • You enjoy 2 healthy organic vegetarian meals daily. Pre-requisites for taking part in the karma yoga internships Participants must provide proof that they are currently fully covered by their own medical insurance. In addition, you should have taken part in an introductory seminar covering the basics of yoga and meditation in one of the Yoga Vidya ashrams to make sure this programme resonates with your plans. Option 3: 3-Months Sadhaka programme at Yoga Vidya

The Sadhaka programme is a three-month-stay in the ashram. If you feel a serious urge for spiritual development and wish to do intensive practice under the guidance by an experienced mentor, the Sadhaka programme may be right for you.

For the duration of your stay, a mentor will be on hand with help and advice. Weekly meetings provide the opportunity to have your questions answered regarding spiritual practice and development.

This option can be an intense experience that will enrich, transform and profoundly change your every day life.

The programme starts on the 1st Sunday of every month. The 3-Months Sadhaka programme includes: • 1-2 yoga classes daily • 2 x Satsang (meditation, chanting, lecture, Arati) daily • Daily talks • 4 ½ hours karma yoga daily • Weekly individual support and advice from an experienced yoga mentor • 3 full-weekend seminars of your choice (check with your advisor as to which might provide greatest benefit for you) • 1 five–day introduction seminar to the sabbatical experience Benefits of the 3-months Sadhaka programme: • You are in a protected environment with like-minded people. • Healthy, organic meals are cooked for you and shelter is provided. • You experience and live yoga and spirituality 24/7. • There is time for contemplation, for going within and concentrating on higher values. • Many participants undergo deep and profound spiritual and personal experiences. • Karma yoga opens your heart and a helps you to develop a strong connection to the divine. • You get personal advice and guidance from experienced yogis. • The combination of karma yoga and intense spiritual practice can lead to enhanced progress on your spiritual pat. Prices 2017 for the 3–months Sadhaka programme, with organic wholesome meals, room and everything listed above included

Room with 4 people 1,571 €; double room 2,082 €; single room 2,594 €; dormitory or tent 1,169 €

also payable in three monthly installments: room with four people 549 €; double room 728 €; single room 907 €; dormitory or tent 409 €. Option 4: Becoming a Sevaka at Yoga Vidya In this option, you sign up to live in the Yoga Vidya spiritual community for at least one year and give your support to its projects and purpose. You’ll need a certain mental stability, motivation, a strong sense of responsibility, flexibility, friendliness and the willingness to immerse yourself in the integral yoga as taught by Swami Sivananda. This time can be one of the most intense and beautiful experiences in your life. You will be presented with the opportunity to dive deep into spirituality and learn to integrate it into your daily life. Who can partake of a sabbatical at Yoga Vidya? Anyone who needs time off and wishes to tune to the yogic way of life is welcome. Yoga Vidya is a non-commercial association and an ashram that provides the ideal environment for deep contemplation and a quest for meaning. Here you’ll find silence, strength and clarity. An ashram is a refuge for people who are searching for the deeper meaning of existence and want to retreat from the market values of modern society. It is a safe harbour for people to embark on a quest for the higher reality of existence.

To maintain a high vibration, it is important for visitors as well as residents to maintain certain basic rules: • vegetarian diet: no meat, fish or eggs during your stay, • no alcohol, no recreational drugs, no tobacco, • regular attendance at meditation and chanting sessions, • daily practice of yoga postures (asanas) and breathing exercise (pranayama, • willingness to carry out different types of work as service and spiritual practice; helping out wherever necessary, • inner flexibility and open-mindedness, • deep interest in spiritual work and using your time out as a quest for meaning, • service to humanity, • mindfulness in dealing with fellow beings. Preparing for your Sabbatical

If your longing to take time off has become intense and you are ready to act, plan carefully to make the most of your adventure. • Talk to your employer: it is usually a good idea to announce your intention at least one year in advance, so your employer can plan for someone to fill the gap. • Be aware that dropping out of work and into the unknown means a major change in your life – as well as a probable loss of income. • Think deeply as to which option of Yoga Sabbatical would work best for you. • Talk to your family and friends: find out who will support you, who will take care of your flat, your mail etc. Does your family agree with your undertaking or are there objections? • Take care of your maintenance during the Sabbatical: check your finances and ensure there is enough. The range of models at Yoga Vidya can make your sabbatical quite affordable.

Donations for Yoga Vidya

WE LOVE YOGA! - and therefore we want to spread the knowledge, science and physical practice as much as possible. Yoga Vidya is a non-profit organisation that usually hosts a wide range of seminars and training courses at our retreat centres in Bad Meinberg, Allgäu, North Sea and Westerwald. As of 15th March 2020 all of these facilities have been closed. This means that we now have hardly any income to cover our running costs. Yet, throughout this crisis, we are doing our best to continue to offer extensive online programs free of charge. Videos, audios, texts and other content about yoga, meditation, spirituality and ayurveda can be found in our blogs, podcasts and the Yoga Vidya app (Android or iOS). Our YouTube channel "Yoga Vidya Live” is being kept up-to-date with daily yoga classes, satsangs and lectures live from Bad Meinberg.

If you can, please support us by donating – many thanks in advance!

Donate directly via PayPal or bank transfer:

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Bank transfer: Account in name of: Yoga Vidya e.V. Account number: 21500 78 401

IBAN: DE14 4726 0121 2150 0784 01 BIC: DGPBDE3MXXX Donations are tax-deductible. For donations of up to 200 euros (until 31.12.2020) or 300 euros (from 01.01.2021) , the german tax office is satisfied with the transfer-of-payment receipt and the simplified donation receipt “vereinfachter Spendennachweis”. You can download and print a simplified donation receipt here: a. PDF simplified donation receipt “vereinfachter Spendennachweis” up to € 200 (up to December 31, 2020) b. PDF simplified donation receipt “vereinfachter Spendennachweis” up to € 300 (from 01/01/2021) For donations over 200 euros (until 31.12.2020) or 300 euros (from 01.01.2021), we would be happy to issue a donation receipt. Please contact us by email at spenden(at)yoga-vidya.de

Yoga Vidya Allgaeu

Uniquely situated between mountains and forests, you can experience deep relaxation in a natural paradise. Breathing exercises in fresh air, deep meditation in an inspiring environment - absolutely perfect conditions for body, mind and soul and an ideal place to practice yoga intensely. Feel the power of this dream landscape of mountains, forests, meadows, lakes, sun and fresh breezes. Here you can find peace. Table of contents • Our location • Things to do in the area • Directions • Seminars at Yoga Vidya Allgäu • Conditions of participation • What is Yoga Vidya? • Why Yoga Vidya? • Adress Our location The Yoga Vidya Ashram Allgäu is located at an altitude of 900 m directly in front of the Alps. The small, idyllic village of Maria Rain is perfect for yoga and meditation. The popular resorts Kempten and Füssen are not far away. What a backdrop! Get ready for a view of an impressive section of the Alpine panorama. Nearby are the Alpspitz (1575 m) in Nesselwang and are Gruenten (1738 m). If there is good weather, even the Zugspitze (2962m), the highest German peak, is visible from the house. All rooms are equipped with shower and bathroom. After your yoga class you can relax in the sauna. Like all of Yoga Vidya retreat houses Allgäu is smoke and alcohol free and our food is fresh and vegetarian. Things to do in the area Visit the famous pilgrimage church of Maria Rain just a few meters from our house Swim in the lakes nearby Hike on the 40 km hiking trials In winter: Skiing, sledding, cross country skiing, hiking in the snow In the next town there is a summer bobsled track and a high ropes course Directions to Yoga Vidya Allgäu We are located between Kempten and Füssen, an attractive holiday and recreation area in Oberallgäu at an altitude of 960m.

Arriving by car: From the A7 motorway, take exit 137 Oy-Mittelberg. Yoga Vidya in the village of Maria Rain is just 4 km from there. Arriving by train: ‘Maria Rain’ is a demand stop and you will have to push the stop-button. It is the station after Wertach-Haslach and is usually announced. Please do NOT to get off the train at Oy-Mittelberg! From the Maria Rain train station it is only 1.5 km to Haus Yoga Vidya Allgäu. We are happy to pick you up. If you prefer a pleasant walk, the path is scenic and easily doable by foot. ________________________________________ Adress Yoga Vidya Allgaeu Laerchenweg 3 Maria-Rain 87466, Oy-Mittelberg, GERMANY phone: +49-8361-92530-0 fax: +49-8361-92530-29 e-mail: rezeption(at)allgaeu.yoga-vidya.de internet: www.allgaeu.yoga-vidya.de internet: www.yoga-vidya.org

Seminar Haus Shanti

Our seminar and conference center Seminarhaus Shanti is part of our Ashram in Bad Meinberg and suitable for retreats, workshops and conferences with spiritual and/or alternative topics as barcamps or congresses. It is suitable even for bigger events as at there are 350 beds available . Table of contents • Our Vision • Directions and Further Information • For more information • Why Yoga Vidya? • What is Yoga Vidya? Our Vision Our aim is to create a platform for exchanging thoughts about alternative health, energy and thinking as well as creating a meeting place for ecologic communities. It is an excelled venue for events with alternative or spiritual topics. You receive excellent services and value for your money. You can recharge your energy in a particularly safe and secure environment and use this spiritual power spot for your events. We provide eleven beautifully arranged seminar rooms for your seminars and workshops. We offer a purely vegetarian diet and an alcohol-free and smoke-free environment. Enjoy the food at one of Germany’s biggest certified organic and vegetarian/vegan dining facility and treat your guests and yourself to delicious meals. Our dining rooms are located within Europe’s biggest yoga center, which is situated next door on our campus, and our buffet offers a wide range of organic dishes. You and your participants can make use of the professional services offered by Europe’s biggest yoga conference center, some of which are free and others can easily be booked for an additional fee. Directions and further information • Directions, Guestinformation & General Business Terms.pdf • House-information for Seminar facilitators.pdf Application, prices, terms and conditions • Prices, conditions & directions 2021.pdf • Prices, conditions & directions 2022.pdf Detailed information about the seminar rooms • floor plan • seminar rooms with detailed information & Prices

Information about the facilities • For the facilitator • For guests For more information For more information please visit our Seminarhouse Shanti Sites or contact the Seminarhouse Shanti - Service Team.

Seminarhouse Shanti Service Team Tel.: 0049 05234 / 87-2332 Fax: 049 05234 / 87-2334 E-Mail: gastgruppen(at)yoga-vidya.de

Yoga Vidya Westerwald

Loving greetings from Haus Yoga Vidya. Our aim is to provide you with an ideal environment for gaining new insights, accessing your intuition, and rediscovering your inner JOY. The daily routine of yoga postures, breathing exercises, deep relaxation, chanting, meditation and vegetarian meals is designed to have an optimal effect on your body, mind and soul. In the rejuvenating quietude, close to Mother Nature, you can replenish your energy and truly relax.

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Table of contents • Our location • Coming here • Seminars at Yoga Vidya Westerwald • Conditions of participation • What is Yoga Vidya? • Why Yoga Vidya? • Adress Our location Haus Yoga Vidya is situated in the tranquil Grenzbachtal Valley, in the natural paradise of Rhine Westerwald. It is surrounded by natural pine forests and sun-kissed meadows. Haus Yoga Vidya offers many leisure options: hiking and cycling (bicycles are free) in the adjacent forests and valleys, swimming (summertime), and a nearby a sauna facility. Guests are welcome throughout the year. We invite you to come for an introductory seminar or a yoga vacation. In addition to the lectures and workshops, there are two meditation sessions and two yoga classes daily.

Your comments and suggestions are most welcome; please send them to: internet@yoga-vidya.de Arriving by car From Motorway A3 Frankfurt-Cologne: take exit 36 Neuwied-Altenkirchen; follow B256 towards Altenkirchen. Drive through Willroth, Horhausen and Güllesheim. Shortly after Güllersheim (about 1.5 km), you will see a sign saying ‘Haus Yoga Vidya’ on your right. Turn right into the forest path; drive all the way down the hill until you reach the Ashram. From the A 61: from motorway junction Koblenz continue on A48 towards Frankfurt . At the Dernbacher Dreieck take the A3 towards Bonn / Köln. Then continue as described above. From Altenkirchen: take B256 in the direction of Neuwied. Approximately 1 km after Oberlahr, you will see the sign ‘Haus Yoga Vidya’ on your left. Turn left and drive all the way to the bottom of the hill. Car sharing : You can look for and offer shared rides at https://www.yoga-vidya.de/service/mitfahrboerse/

Arriving by train: -the most economical option Take the train to Neuwied station – then the bus from platform C; line 101 to Horhausen Westerwald, Kardinal-Höffner-Platz. Let us know at least one day in advance if you want us to pick you up in Horhausen; we are happy to do this free of charge (last pick up at 7:11pm).

Alternatively, you can arrange to have a taxi pick-up from Neuwied or Montabauer:

Taxi company: Thomas Rüth Tel: +49 (0)2687-2267 email: t-rueth (at) taxirueht.de

Pick-up from / return to Neuwied or Montabaur station costs 40€ / 50€ each way. You can save money by booking a round trip in advance; the taxi company offers a 10€ discount for this. ________________________________________ Haus Yoga Vidya Westerwald Gut Hoffnungstal 57641 Oberlahr, GERMANY phone: +49-2685/8002-0 fax +49-2685/8002-20 e-mail: westerwald(at)yoga-vidya.de internet: www.westerwald.yoga-vidya.de internet: www.yoga-vidya.org