Exhiliriating SWAN Yoga in Goa

When we plan a trip to Goa we think of large sea beaches and a lovely sun bath. However, the enthusiastic Yoga practitioners are very well aware of the Swan Yoga. This Yoga is practised in harmony with the nature around. It is away from the normal din of the "tourist" places of Goa. Although not so far away, the nearest beaches being Anjuna and Vagatore are just 15 minutes away on a motorbike. The place is run and managed by the yogis of Bihar School of Yoga. These Yoga retreats are inspired from the sadhanas put forth by Bihar School of Yoga through Yoga publications trust.

This retreat center is located in the village of Assagao(situated on hilltop) known for its serenity and picturesque locales. The retreat is open for tourists and guests from October-May. People are motivated to come here for yoga retreats, vacations, holidays, meditation retreats, yoga detox retreats, weight loss retreats, yoga therapy retreats and treatment of specific diseases. Also ancient Indian medicine system treatments like Ayurveda massage, Ayurveda treatments, and various Ayurveda panchkarma treatments are done here.

Mind purification is one of the most important part of Yogic Sadhana.Controlling the mind helps to persevere the ups and downs of life. Before the courses start, Shatkarmas /purification of the mundane body is performed.The daily morning meditation is free for one and all. Hawans are organised (sacred fire ritual) on every Saturday & chanting of Maha Mritunjaya Mantra is done. Daily Yoga activities like Mantra Sadhana, Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Puja and Kirtan are  also being practiced here.

Various styles of ashtanga yoga and Chakra Sadhana are taught & practised here. The yoga retreat courses are tailor-made and is approximately for 2 weeks. The bookings are done in advance as there is a rush of bookings for the Yoga retreats. Various kinds of yoga workshops, yoga retreats, yoga teacher training and yoga kids teachers training are also conducted which rejuvenates the mind and body.

Daily yoga classes in Ashtanga and Vinyasa flow styles of yoga are being conducted. These classes are also open to non-residents of SWAN. Various other activities like organizing yoga and meditation retreats by various yoga studio owners and famous yoga teachers are being held here. Conduction of the yoga teachers training programs, quiet meditation retreats and dance with yoga are being conducted here. This form of Yoga channelises the mind and energy of the body to the supreme power as per the updeshas of Paramhamsa Swami Niranjananda Saraswati. A visit to Goa without SWAN Yoga retreat remains unfruitful.

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Are the Yoga Retreat Packages Beneficial?

Today, due to the competitive environment, everyone is busy in their operational agenda. They do not get an appropriate time to think about themselves, but at the same time, there are also some people who are more concern about their health. In order, to keep their body fit, they join various programs, such as aerobics, gym, yoga, swimming, dieting and weight-loss pills.

According to the research and observation, yoga is considered the best among all of them. In the vacations, they get the time to think about their health, as a result they go for it. There are many famous companies that provide the Christmas and New Year Yoga Retreat in Goa. About the ancient times, it is  very popular. It refers to the physical and mental practice of the body. The 'rishis' and 'munis' did it for the peace and spiritual practice.

It helps all the physical system of the body to work properly, which include the nervous systems, glandular skeletal and muscular structures as well as the circulation and respiration. It brings the strength and invigorate. Today, the number of  retreat centre is available. So, it becomes little difficult to find out the best center, but the internet solves this problem. The internet helps you to find out the best center by:

Location:

When you plan to join a retreat center, firstly, you should examine the location. Choose the landscape, that will inspire your yoga practice. You should also decide whether you want the yoga practice only or also the other facilities, such as biking or hiring and surfing. You should prefer the location, that offer more than you need.

Select a teacher and a style you love:

Before joining, it is your duty and responsibility to determine the experience of the teacher. You can also find out the some form of insight about the guidelines of teacher through the client testimonials.There are many styles of yoga: Vinyasa, Bikram, Hatha, Anusara. So, according to your choice, prefer the style. It also consists of different level: beginner level, Intermediate level, Advanced level and Multilevel. Therefore, all the levels should be practiced in the retreat center.

Pick an appropriate theme:

Before joining the program, it is important to determine which type of theme you want to practice or what you want to achieve. People join this program due to the following reasons:

• Want to make new friends.
• Weight loss
• Right direction, for the life.
• Peace and Spiritual practice.

So, choose the appropriate theme by going through the workshop or the description of the themes carefully.

Time and price:

Do not think that the inexpensive package would be cheap in quality. Choose the program by keeping in mind your budget level of cost and prefer the time that is suitable for you. Furthermore, some center schedule their program for a  longer period of time to charge the high cost.

Do your homework:

Before joining, you must ensure whether the company is registered or not? You should also complete your legal duties, including admission form filling, payment receipt, etc.

Hence, all the above factors, will surely help you to choose the best retreat center.

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