NIDRÂ YOGA INSTRUCTORTRAINING RETREAT

D E C E M B E R 1 - 3 0 , 2 0 2 0

A E G I A L I S H O T E L & S P A

A M O R G O S I S L A N D , G R E E C E

ANDRÉ RIEHL

International Nidrâ Yoga Master

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NIDRÂ YOGA

Nidrâ Yoga (yoga of dream and conscious sleep) isrooted in the tradit ions of Kashmir Shaivism andVedanta, both dat ing back several thousand years . I tpresents the organizat ion of the human being throughfive layers (koshas) to discover, explore, and int imatelyunderstand how to establ ish oneself in a state ofconsciousness where there exists no trace ofseparat ion, confl ict , or suffer ing.

Nidrâ Yoga is a pract ice towards complete lucidity, ajourney from obl iv ion to self-presence. I t is a gradualapproach to awareness and to the sensat ion of beingcompletely al ive. Very paradoxical ly , this awarenesscan only be perceived in a deep state of surrendering.

Nidrâ Yoga sadhana consists of a range of highlycodif ied exercises into each and every funct ion thatorganizes the human being. I t rel ies on twofundamental pract ices: deep conscious relaxation andpenetrating concentration. When both are operat ingtogether intensively, a spontaneous state of meditat ionar ises, unvei l ing the myster ies of consciousness.

An exploration into the states of consciousnesswhere space, joy, and silence find no limitations.

The three dimensions of surrendering in the depthsof relaxation

Sithil ikarana (Relaxation)

THE PRACTICES

Awakening to the energetic dimensionand non-conceptual perception

Prana Kriya (Energy Awakening Breathing)

Inquiry into the degrees of personal andinterpersonal consciousness

Svadhyaya (Exploration into the Self)

The three intensit ies of progressivelysustained concentrat ion

Dharana (Concentration)

Easy dai ly asana pract ice for physicalwellbeing

Asana (Postures)

Week 3: Pranamaya Kosha

The pranamaya kosha is the subtle or energeticbody consist ing of nadis (channels) and chakras(vort ices) .

The pract ice is to explore and enhance thedifferent qual i t ies of energy through symbolicimages, v ibrat ing sounds from the Sanskr i talphabet, and shapes and colors .

Week 4: Yama Yoga

Yama yoga is the relat ionship to death and thedeathing process. I t is considered a mandatorypassage for accessing the deepest real i t ies ofconsciousness.

The pract ice is to different iate between death asan event and deathing as a process. I t includesexercises on the mahabhutas (elements) andtheir dissolut ion before death, as well as therelat ionship to the family l ineage (hor izontal )and spir i tual l ineage (vert ical ) .

TOPICS TO BE STUDIED

The 3 granthis (energy nodes) tradit ionallycalled Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma granthi can beunderstood as seats of reflect ion, affect ion, andvital i ty . The 9 prat ipatt i ( resources) are qual i t iesto be balanced for ful l use of our potent ial i t ies .

These pract ices are the basis upon which deeperexplorat ion of nidrâ yoga is possible.

Week 1: 3 Granthis & 9 Pratipatti

Week 2: 5 Indriyas

The 5 indr iyas are the 5 sense organs and theirfunct ioning, which l ink the internal and externalworld.

The pract ice is to relax the physical senseorgans (nose, tongue, eyes, skin, ears) , enhancethe processes of perception (smell , taste, s ight ,touch, hear ing) , and cleanse the psychologicalmemories stored in the brain .

December 1 - 30, 2020

Born as André Riehl in France, he underwent ayogic sadhana from the age of 11 .

He f i rst began pract ic ing yoga at 11 years oldand has studied intensively s ince 1972. Walkingthe roads of India in search of tradit ionalinstructors, he had the opportunity to study theinner journey of ascet ics l iv ing outside of theworldly l i fe and encounter famous personal i t iesand great f igures of spir i tual i ty such as J .Kr ishnamurt i and Ma Ananda Mayee.

His decis ive meeting with the Nath and Udasinl ineages enabled him to integrate theseteachings previously received. He hasdeepened his pract ice of nidrâ yoga for the last55 years and started spreading i t across 5continents for the last 20 years . He has guidedyoga seekers in 25 countr ies around the world.

President of the Fédérat ion des YogasTradit ionnels, teacher tra iner for the EuropeanUnion of Yoga, member of the India YogaAssociat ion, and Nidra Yoga Acharya appointedby the Yoga Confederat ion of India, he str ivesto transmit authentic teachings combiningancestral and contemporary knowledge.

TEACHING TEAMYogi Sri Bashkar Nath, born André Riehl

Assisted by:

Thierry ValloisBorn in 1955, nurse by professionBefore pract ic ing Nidrā Yoga, Thierry discovered Vipassana meditat ion (S .N. Goenka) in1984. He spent 5 years in India, Sr i Lanka and Burma, and studied Buddhism with Ven.Lama Kirt i Tsenshab Rinpoche ( India) , Fr i Sun Lun Sayadaw and Fr i Pa Auk Sayadaw(Burma), then with Ven. Nyanadharo Mahāthera (France) .

SomaFor more than 20 years, she has been conducting a passionate invest igat ion into Indianspir i tual scr iptures and western psychology arcana. She is an archeologist of the humansoul and long distance navigator whose tr ips took her to where the l iv ing roots of thetradit ions dwell . Today she lectures for shar ing her knowledge and transmitt ing herdiscoveries .

Triple room

Double room

Single room option available

€1185 (per person)

€1380 (per person)

Price includes 3 organic meals per day.Spa available at extra cost.

Book accommodation through the center atinfo@aegialis.com. Payment on arrival.

ACCOMMODATION & FOOD

TEACHINGS

€1500

Cancellation Policy:Cancellat ions before November 1st , 2020 wil l bereimbursed 50% of the advance payment.After November 1st , 2020 there is no refund but youmay send a fr iend in your place.Once started, the training retreat cannot be reimbursedif students leave before the end of the program.

TRANSPORTFl ight to Athens, Greece

Ferry to Amorgos island8 hours ferry

Fl ight to Naxos Island + ferry to Amorgos1 hour f l ight + 2 .5 hour ferry

From Athens there are 2 possibi l i t ies to arr ive:

PRICING

ABOUT THE VENUE

Famous for being one ofthe top European yogadest inat ions, Aegial isHotel & Spa offers aluxur ious, 5-starexperience for al l guests .

They have been welcomingyoga retreats s ince 2011,and yogis from al l over theworld join in Amorgosisland for an unforgettableretreat experience.

With 6 beauti ful yogashalas to choose from,complimentary yoga props,and fresh del ic ious food,retreats here are a sereneand unique experience.

SANITARY SITUATIONGreece is one of the least Covid-19 infectedcountr ies of the worldZero cases on the island of AmorgosOur group wil l be the only one staying duringthe whole monthRooms, towels, carpets, furniture, etc . wi l l bedis infected every dayAegial is Hotel & Spa has been cert i f ied withthe COVID Shield by Tuv Austr ia

Students wil l receive a Nidra YogaCertif icate * at the end of the month (300hrs) .

*The retreat is organised by RASA-NIDRAYOGA INTERNATIONAL, 326 Route deSaint Andiol - Eyragues FR 13630, a legallyregistered non-prof i t organisat ion (N°0343033515) under the 1901 French law.

RASA-NIDRAYOGA INTERNATIONAL isoff ic ial ly recognized by the Fédérat ion desYoga Tradit ionnels, the European Union ofYoga, the Indian Yoga Associat ion, the IndiaYoga Confederat ion and Global YogaAll iance.

CERTIFICATION

Nidrâ Yoga

Instructor Training

RetreatDecember 1 - 30, 2020

André Riehl

Amorgos Island, Greece

Aegialis Hotel & Spa

nidra-yoga@hotmail .com

CONTACT

www.nidrayogainternational.com