What awaits you:
Study the Bhagavad Gita
Bhagavad Gita Study: Immerse yourself in the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, through discussion and contemplation. This ancient sacred text, offers profound insights into life, that are as relevant today as they were over 2,500 years ago. Guided by Vidya Heisel, you'll explore this transformative scripture, diving deep into self-exploration and gaining a deep insight into how to live a fulfilling and liberated life.
Advance Your Practice
These yoga workshops are suitable for intermediate practitioners, with options for progression.Advance Your Practice Advance Your Practice Workshops: Engage in daily Asana workshops, thoughtfully curated by our expert FLY teachers. Each session delves into a different aspect of yoga, tied to themes from the Bhagavad Gita. Led by accomplished Senior FLY teachers, you'll explore these themes from philosophical, physical, and anatomical perspectives.
Meditation Mastery
Discover the power of meditation:Â Explore various meditation techniques, breathing exercises, and concentration practices that will transform your life and deepen your practice. Yoga teachers will learn how to skillfully share these transformative tools with your students.
Yoga Philosophy Deep Dive
Beyond the mat lies a treasure trove of philosophical insights. Engage in thought-provoking discussions about the core tenets of yoga philosophy, the nature of reality, and the path to self-discovery. Expect to leave this retreat with tools you can use for life and an open heart and mind.
Suryalila's Idyllic Retreat Setting
Nestled in the heart of nature, Suryalila Retreat Centre provides the perfect backdrop for this immersive experience. Find solace and inspiration in the tranquil surroundings as you embark on a journey of self-exploration and growth.
1st - 8th June, 2024
The schedule:
Saturday
8pm-9pm Arrival Meeting
Introduction to Schedule
Sunday
Theme: What is Meditation?
7.00-8 am Guided and Silent Meditation with Vidya
8-8.30 am Silent Walk with Vidya
8.30-9.30am Meditation Talk with Vidya
9.30-10.15 Silent Breakfast
10.15-12.15 Yoga Asana Workshop with VidyaÂ
Integrating Kundalini Yoga into Flow Classes: Meditation in Motion
12.15-12.30pm short break
12.30-1.30 Gita Study with Vidya
1.30-3pm Lunch Break
3-4.30pm Gita Study with Vidya
4.30-5pm Tea Break
5-5.30pm Meditation Practices from Kundalini Yoga
5.30-7pm Afternoon Yoga Practice: Myo-Fascial Release with Niamh
7-8pm Dinner Break
8-9.30pm Evening Session: Gita Video
Monday
Theme: Give up the Attachment to the Results of your Actions
7.00-8 am Guided and Silent Meditation with Vidya
8-8.30 am Silent Walk
8.30-9.30am Drig Drisya Viveka Meditation
 Analysis of the Seer and the SeenÂ
9.30-10.15 Silent Breakfast
10.15-12.15 Yoga Asana Workshop with Kate
Arjuna is a Warrior; it's his Duty to Fight the Epic Battle - 'The Battle of Life'. Unveiling of 'Warrior' and 'Battle' Symbolism through a Yoga Asana Practice.Â
12.15-12.30pm short break
12.30-1.30 Gita Study with Vidya
1.30-3pm Lunch Break
3-4.30pm Gita Study with VidyaÂ
4.30-5pm Tea Break
5-5.30pm Meditation Q and A with Vidya
5.30-7pm Afternoon Yoga Practice: Restorative with LidiyaÂ
Discover profound inner tranquility and release attachments. Experience a restorative practice combined with conscious breathing designed to guide you into a deep state of stillness. Embrace the journey of letting go and discover serenity within.Â
7-8pm Dinner Break
8-9pm Evening Session: Yoga Nidra and Sound Healing with Vidya and LidiyaÂ
Tuesday
Theme: The Yoga of Devotion
7.00-8 am Guided and Silent Meditation with VidyaÂ
8-8.30 am Silent Walk
8.30-9.30am Five Koshas meditation with Vidya
9.30-10.15 Silent Breakfast
10.15-12.15 Yoga Workshop with Vidya: Opening and Balancing the Heart ChakraÂ
12.15-12.30pm short break
12.30-1.30 Gita Study with VidyaÂ
1.30-3pm Lunch Break
3-4.30pm Gita Study with VidyaÂ
4.30-5pm Tea Break
5-5.30pm Meta Bhavana (Loving Kindness) Meditation with VidyaÂ
5.30-7pm Afternoon Yoga Practice Yin Yoga with KateÂ
7-8pm Dinner Break
8-9.00pm Evening Session: Mantra Chanting with KateÂ
Brahmarpanam - The Food Prayer from Chapter 4 Verse 24 of Bhagavad Gita - Full Knowledge of BrahmanÂ
Wednesday
Theme: An Attitude of Gratitude
7.00-8 am Guided and Silent Meditation with VidyaÂ
8-8.30 am Silent WalkÂ
8.30-9.30am Gratitude Practice with Vidya
9.30-10.15 Silent Breakfast
10.15-12.15 Yoga Workshop with KateÂ
The Chariot; Horses, Reins and Krishna as Charioteer. Symbolism Unfolded through a Yoga Asana Practice - Body, Senses, Intention and Goals.Â
12.15-12.30pm short break
12.30-1.30 Gita Study with Vidya
1.30-3pm Lunch Break
3-4.30pm Gita Study with VidyaÂ
4.30-5pm Tea Break
5-5.30pm Pranayama with VidyaÂ
5.30-7pm Afternoon Yoga Practice: Myo-fascial release with NiamhÂ
7-8pm Dinner Break
8-9.30pm Evening Session: Gita VideoÂ
Thursday
Theme: The Man of Steady Wisdom
7.00-8 am Guided and Silent Meditation with VidyaÂ
8-8.30 am Silent WalkÂ
8.30-9.30am Mandukya Meditation with VidyaÂ
9.30-10.15 Silent Breakfast
10.15-12.15 Yoga Workshop with Lidiya: Inner and Outer Balance
Tap into your Inner Wisdom.Â
 – Defining Yoga as a Practice for Inner and Outer Equilibrium
 – Exploration of Foundations and Progressive Layering of Balancing Asanas. Experience of physical and mental equilibrium within each posture
 – Hands-On Adjustments and Refined Alignment TechniquesÂ
 – Balancing Pranayama Techniques: strategies to structure these techniques progressively, catering to both beginners and more experienced students.
2.15-12.30pm short break
12.30-1.30 Gita Study with VidyaÂ
1.30-3pm Lunch Break
3-4.30pm Gita StudyÂ
4.30-5pm Tea Break
5-5.30pm Japa Meditation with VidyaÂ
5.30-7pm Afternoon Yoga Practice: Yin Yoga with Kate
7-8pm Dinner Break
8-9.00pm Evening Session: Mantra Chanting with Kate
Gayatri Mantra; Mother of all Vedas and cited in Chapter 10 of Bhagavad Gita - The Glories of the SelfÂ
Friday
Theme: Embrace What Is
7.00-8 am Guided and Silent Meditation with VidyaÂ
8-8.30 am Silent Walk.Â
8.30-9.30am Breathing in I am Brahman, Breathing out the worldÂ
9.30-10.15 Silent Breakfast
10.15-12.15 Yoga Asana Workshop with Kate
The Cosmic Vision; Arjuna's Wish is Granted. Integrating the abundant resources of Body, Mind and Senses through a Yoga Asana Practice.Â
12.15-12.30pm short breakÂ
12.30-1.30 Gita Study with Vidya
1.30-2.30pm Lunch Break
2.30-3.30pm Final Gita Study Session with VidyaÂ
3.30-4.30pm Mantra Chanting with KateÂ
The Supreme Being. Chanting Verses from Chapter 15 of Bhagavad GitaÂ
4.30-5pm Tea Break
5-7.00pm Pranayama and Restorative Yoga with LidiyaÂ
This workshop will dive into the nuanced aspects of restorative postures aimed at enhancing our breath's expansiveness and down-regulating the nervous system. The practice will focus on both energising and soothing practices fostering a state of stillness in our mind and wisdom to embrace what is.
7-8pm Dinner Break
8-9pm Evening Session: Closing CircleÂ
