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Guests may experience the deep meditative calm of the outdoors through individual spiritual sessions. They are able to focus on the inner self with a daily rhythm enhanced by the resources afforded by the entire destination spa.
Novice and advanced Yogis will find their lifestyle enhanced with assistance from the following sessions.
Yoga Session for Beginners : Resident yoga instructors customise this one-hour session for the guests to experience the inner and outer being through focus on simple movements of the Asana (postures), Mudras (gestures), Pranayama (deep breathing) and Dhyana (meditation). Classes are offered, such as: Shavasana (crope pose), Bhujangasana (cobra pose) Paschimatanasana (back stretching pose), Vakrasana (spinal twist) Tadasana (palm tree pose) Nadi Shodhan (psychic network purification) and Ujjai Pranayam (the psychic breathing).
Intermediate Yoga Session : The one-hour intermediate yoga session is designed according to individual needs. The guest experiences the inner and outer being and focus on movements of the Asana (postures), Mudras (gestures), Pranayama (deep breathing) and Bandha (lock). Classes are offered, such as: Surya Namaskar, Yogamudra, Asana and Pranayama.
Advance Yoga Session : The one-hour advance yoga session is designed to focus on the intensity of holding advance asanas and pranayamas. The session is designed according to individual needs. The guest experiences the inner and outer being and focus on movements of the Asana (postures), Mudras (gestures), Pranayama (deep breathing) Kriya and Bandha (lock). Classes are offered, such as: Asana, Kriya Tratak, Yoga Mudra, Nauli, Kapalabhati, Bhastrika and Uddiyana.
Ananda Sadhana : Ananda Sadhana focuses on Pranayama (breathing), Asana and Dhayana (meditation). The flow of Prana (air) is channelled, stimulating the reflexes and helps to stabilize the mind and overcome hypertension, anxiety, stress and high blood pressure. With experience and guidance, the Prana can be used for healing as well as achieving a primal state of being.
Personalised Sessions : Resident yoga instructors customise this one-hour session according to specific individual needs. The session focuses on detailed consultation and briefing to the guests on their specific needs. Examples of personalised sessions include: meditation, talk on yogic diet, chanting with mantras and power yoga.
Fitness
Nature Walk : Contemplate and receive nurturing. The morning starts with a fresh juice served in the Spa lounge. This is followed by stroll along the trail with a guide enjoying the beauty and tranquility of nature. At a certain point guests have the opportunity to be guided to a deep meditative experience. The walk ends with a ginger/lemon tea and a relaxed soak in the pool, spa or sauna.
Morning Energizer : Start the day devoted to health, fitness and well-being. This begins with a delicious high protein drink in the Spa lounge. The spa's natural setting gives ample opportunities to tone, firm, build, balance, stretch and discover the natural way to experience all components of the body. Guests choose their own pace and the guide assists in finding the optimal way to work out. Walk or jog around the trails back to the destination spa for a fresh juice or herbal tea.
Kunjapuri Temple Trek : 14km north of Ananda-In the Himalayas, Kunjapuri soars 1645 meters high to commemorate Goddess Shakti and Lord Shiva idols. Awaken one's spirituality with snow-capped Himalayan Mountains' vistas and sacred surroundings at sunrise or sunset. Guided by the spa staff, the 3-4 hour trek experience is a sound balance to a fulfilling Ananda Yoga programme.
Cross Training : Focus on physical conditioning and limbering for yoga with free weights and personalized coaching from the physiotherapist. For body tone, allow the massage therapist to concentrate on special areas with Thai or Deep tissue massage.
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