Yoga Retreat Weekend – join us!

Our yoga weekend is coming right up and almost fully booked – if you’re thinking of joining us we recommend that you sign up soon!

Let’s gracefully transition into autumn together – daily yoga classes with live music, guided meditation, chanting, nature walks, inspiring talks, delicious meals, wonderful people….deep nourishment on all levels.

When:
Friday afternoon, September 20 until Sunday evening, September 22

Where:
A cozy, peaceful farm in the Achterhoek, surrounded by open space, forests, and fields (ride sharing is available).

Staff:
Teacher: Susan Bhagavati
Vegetarian/vegan cook: Ommurti
Musicians: Dana Devi and Ganesha

Price:
€275, including all classes, meals, and accommodation in simple dorm rooms.

Space at the retreat is limited and booked on a first-come basis…to secure your place you can deposit the amount into the following account: NL96 ABNA 0533 5729 40, S. Christensen

For more information: http://www.yogacommunity.nl
Feel free to call Susan with any questions: 06 51764621

It would be wonderful to have you there!

 

“Silence the surging thoughts and the bubbling emotions. Enter into the great calm. Dive deep into the recesses of your heart. Plunge into the ocean of peace.”
Swami Sivananda

Classes are back next week!

Bonjour from the Alsace where I’m having a wonderful time with lots of adventures – I look forward to seeing you again next week!

Classes will start up again on Monday, August 12th:

Monday 10.00 – 11.30

Tuesday 19.00 – 20.30

Thursday 18.30 – 20.30

Saturday 10.30 – noon

Postures, breathing exercises, mantras, and meditation for a deep-down thorough uplifting recharge in every class.

See you soon!

Svaha Downtown, Begijnensteeg 1, between the Kalverstraat and the Spui.

“Kindle the light of love in the heart and radiate love and light to one and all.”

Swami Sivananda

Summer Pause, Weekend Retreat

Our classes have now PAUSED for two weeks until mid-August – we look forward to seeing you then. ♡

COMING UP! Weekend Retreat, September 20th – 22nd 

Join us for a wonderful yoga weekend in the Achterhoek!

Take time for yourself to relax, restore, and soak up the beautiful surroundings. Find details on our website: www.yogacommunity.nl

During the pause we will still be happy to answer any questions you may have, or to process your registration for the retreat – please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Happy summer and see you again soon!

“Within you there is a stillness and a sanctuary
to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.”
Hermann Hesse

Classes this week

Happy mid-summer, lovely people…our classes will continue this week until (and including) Saturday the 27th – then we will take a PAUSE until mid-August.

Here are class times this week:

Monday 10.00 – 11.30
Tuesday 19.00 – 20.30
Thursday 18.30 – 20.30
Saturday 10.30 – noon

Please note that our monthly Sunday satsang will NOT take place in August – join us for the next one on September 1st.

We look forward to seeing you soon! ❤️

“The nearer one approaches the Truth, the happier one becomes.
For the essential nature of Truth is bliss.”
Swami Sivananda

Summer Sadhana – THIS SUNDAY! ☀️

Join us for our monthly mini-retreat together and let’s celebrate this beautiful summer.

Sunday, July 7th:

16.00  Yoga class
18.00  Meditation & chanting, Sivananda satsang
19.30  Arati, sweets & tea

Come to one or both events as you like, just bring your open heart and open mind and prepare to be uplifted – all are very welcome!

“Satsang removes the darkness of the heart, elevates the mind and fills it with purity.”
Swami Sivananda 

September Yoga Weekend!

Let’s celebrate the end of summer with a weekend retreat together!

When:
Friday, September 20, in the afternoon – Sunday 22, in the early evening.

Where:
A cozy, peaceful farm in the Achterhoek, just over an hour’s drive from Amsterdam (ride sharing is available).

Practice yoga to the sounds of nature, wander through fields and woods, eat delicious nourishing meals, meet great people, join in heart-opening chanting, and take time to just be, in beauty and simplicity.

Schedule of the weekend, in the Sivananda tradition:

Friday, September 20 – arrive anytime from 15.00

16.00  Yoga Class
18.00  Supper
20.00  Welcome gathering

Saturday, September 21

6.00 – Wake up
6.30 – Silent meditation, mantra chanting
8.00 – Yoga class
10.00 – Brunch – all meals vegetarian/vegan and mostly organic, cooked with love by Ommurti!
After brunch – Free time
14.00 – Snack and teatime
16.00 – Yoga class
18.00 – Supper
20.00 – Silent meditation, mantra chanting

Sunday, September 22

6.00 – Wake up
6.30 – Silent walk (weather permitting :)
8.00 – Yoga class with musical accompaniment
10.00 – Brunch
14.00 – Yoga class
16.30 – Early supper
17.30 – Depart, feeling deep-down relaxed, energized, and renewed

Price:
€275, including all classes, meals, and accommodation in simple dorm rooms. Private apartments, massages, and use of the sauna are available at extra cost.

Space at the retreat is limited and booked on a first-come basis…to secure your place you can deposit the amount into the following account: NL96 ABNA 0533 5729 40, S. Christensen

It will be wonderful to have you with us!

“Silence the surging thoughts and the bubbling emotions. Enter into the great calm. Dive deep into the recesses of your heart. Plunge into the ocean of peace.”
Swami Sivananda

June is busting out!

Susan Bhagavati is back from the Sivananda ashram in France (where this heart-rose lives) and is teaching again this week:

Monday 10.00 – 11.30

Tuesday 19.00 – 20.30

Thursday 18.30 – 20.30

Saturday 10.30 – noon

So much gratitude to Gregory, Palmyra, and Marieke for so wonderfully offering the classes this week and keeping our community vibrant and uplifted.

See you soon!

“The more you spend your energy in elevating others, the more Divine energy will flow to you.” Swami Sivananda