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Yoga & Conscious Ageing – a Day Retreat at The Garden Studio, Falkland Estate.In our youth obsessed culture there’s a lot of fear and anxiety about ageing, and indeed it is challenging. However, it is also a time of great opportunity for spiritual, emotional and psychological growth.
There is a wealth of evidence demonstrating that the practice of yoga can increase our healthspan and much that the ancient psychology and philosophy of yoga has to offer us on this wisdom path.
In India our lifespan is considered to have 4 stages, or 4 Ashramas
These can act as a guide to living our life meaningfully.
(Birth to 24) Bramacharya – Student stage
(approx. 25-50) Grihastha – Stage of the householder/marriage, being occupied with family
(approx. 50-74) Vānaprastha – which translates as forrest dweller/forest walker. Retirement; this stage starts when a person hands over household responsibilities to the next generation, takes an advisory role, and devote more of her/his time in activities like spiritual study, and being of service to others.
This next stage typically follows: Grihastha the householder.
The third stage is the Vanaprastha stage, which is considered a transition phase from a householder's to one with greater emphasis on spiritual pursuits.
Sannyasa (approx 75+) , - historically a stage of renunciation, a heart centred, peaceful and simple life, and spiritual pursuit. The word Sannyasa translates as “to put down everything, all of it”
I have given only a very brief description here, so if you would like to read more on the 4 Ashramas checkout this link:- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C4%80%C5%9Brama_(stage)
This Yoga & Conscious Ageing Day Retreat will focus on the Vanaprastha stage 50-74 very approx. If you identify with the stage of Vanaprastha in your life, this event is for you regardless of age!
This day retreat is suitable for all levels of fitness and experience.
In this workshop we will explore:
What is Conscious Ageing and how can yoga support healthy ageing of body, mind & spirit.
Ageing as an opening to our inner spiritual nature.
Recovering a sense of purpose and meaning as we age.
Contemplating why the role of elder has almost been lost.
Programme will include
Welcome – Background
Body Nourishing Asana & Pranayama practice
Core practices to support our inner work
Meditations
Yoga Nidra
Group Discussions
Journalling
Other practices and tasks of ageing
The event cost includes vegetarian lunch, home-baked cake & refreshments & handouts.
Cost: £72
Payment by installments on request
Book your space at www.maggiemckeen.com/booking
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Garden Studio, Kilgour House, Falkland Estate, KY157AE Falkland, United Kingdom, Cupar, United Kingdom
