Facilities

During this silent yoga retreat, participants can practice complete silence throughout the two days. This silent yoga retreat will definitely provide the basic theory and practical knowledge of meditation in yoga. These two days can bring you peace and give you the way to handle stress, problems, and all other disorders. SANCYA is maintaining the schedule for the retreat activities.

• Deep knowledge in yoga and yogic philosophy
• Basic knowledge about Hinduism
• Basic naturopathy and yoga therapies treatments
• Specific yoga asanas for specific diseases in cases our guest have
• Know about Karma yoga, Raja yoga, Bhakti yoga, meditation
• Indian traditions and its scientific importance

Yoga

SANCYA is giving participants both theory and practical knowledge during this retreat.

Basic yoga

This retreat is designed for first-time and basic yogis. It is the right class for you if you want to learn the fundamentals of yoga in a group where everyone is new. The teacher will give you some background on yoga while you are seated but come prepared to move. You will walk out feeling embodied, empowered, and energized.

Meditation in the yoga tradition is a systematic and logical approach to understanding, calming, and bringing some control to the mind and thoughts leading to the realization of who you truly are. In this course, you will learn meditation, breathing, and relaxation techniques of Raja yoga to calm and control thoughts, emotions, and outer sensations.

Through regular practice of meditation techniques, anyone can become attained to their innermost self and live an effective, balanced, and peaceful life regardless of outer circumstances. These extremely accessible classes are perfect for anyone looking to develop a practice of conscious, mindful movement with some support.

Theory classes

SANCYA will give theory classes on basic yoga including Yama, Niyama, asanas, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi.

Asanas

List of postures or asanas in the supine position

• Uttanpadasana with both legs (leg raised pose)
• Uttanpadasana with one leg
• Vipritakarani (inverted pose)
• Sarvangasana (shoulder stand)
• Ashwini Mudra (horse gesture in shoulder stand)
• Matsyasana (fish pose)
• Halasana (plow pose)
• Noukasana (boat pose)
• Shavasana (corpse pose)
• Tadagasana (pond pose)
• Pavanamuktasana two legs (gas release pose)
• Pavanamuktasana one leg
• Ardhachakrasana one (half wheel pose)
• Ardhachakrasana two
• Anantasana one
• Anantasana two

List of postures or asanas in the prone position

• Saral Hasta Bhujangasana (cobra pose with straight hands)
• Vakra Hasta Bhujangasana (cobra pose with curved hands)
• Shalabhasana half (locust pose)
• Shalabhasana (locust pose)
• Dhanurasana (bow pose)
• Noukasana (boat pose)
• Makarasana (crocodile pose)
• Adhvasana

List of postures or asanas in sitting position

• Dhyan mudra (meditation gesture)
• Swastikasana (auspicious pose)
• Samasana (balance pose)
• Padmasana (lotus pose)
• Padmasana (Baddha – tied lotus)
• Padmasana (Utthit – lifted lotus)
• Parvatasana (mountain pose)
• Akarna Dhanurasana (type one – bow pose in sitting)
• Akarna Dhanurasana (type two – bow pose in sitting)
• Padmasana Yogamudra (type one)
• Padmasana Yogamudra (type two)
• Vakrasana (type one – twisted pose)
• Vakrasana (type two – twisted pose)
• Ardhamatsyendrasana (half spinal twist)
• Sharanagata mudra (forward bending)
• Vajrasana (thunderbolt pose)
• Vajrasana Yogamudra (type one)
• Vajrasana Yogamudra (type two)
• Paschimottanasana (half – half forward bend)
• Paschimottanasana (full – forward bend)
• Januhastasana
• Hastashirasana
• Ekpadsahajhasta Bhujangasana (cobra pose)
• Dwipadsahajhasta Bhujangasana (cobra pose)
• Dattamudra

List of postures or asanas in the standing position

• Tadasana (mountain pose)
• Vrksasana (tree pose)
• Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (extended hand-to-big-toe pose)
• Natarajasana (dancer pose)
• Virabhadrasana III (warrior III)
• Ardha Chandrasana

Model timetable

• 05:30 Wake up with herbal drinks
• 06:00 Yoga class
• 08:00 Natural diet
• 09:00 Theory class one
• 11:00 Herbal drink, naturopathy treatments
• 12:30 Raw diet
• 13:00 Karma yoga
• 14:00 Rest
• 15:00 Meditation
• 17:00 Yoga class
• 18:00 Bajans
• 19:00 Trataka
• 20:00 Natural diet
• 21:00 Sleep

SANCYA will provide a fruit diet for every two hours until 8:00 a.m. In this timetable, the theory classes can be used for other activities such as visiting temples or for other naturopathy treatments.

SANCYA is one of the most renowned and largest yoga and naturopathy hospital in Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu. the premier institute is located in 5 acres of lusty green, pollution free, with bamboo and herbs surrounding environment.

It is located in between Villupuram and Pondicherry. ashram will be 12 km away from Pondicherry bus stand and 24 km away from the Villupuram bus stand. SANCYA is situated in Pallithennal village, Sadayandikuppam road, in Thendral Nagar’s entrance.

• 1 night accommodation
• Vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Filtered water
• Daily yoga classes
• Daily meditation practice
• Daily pranayama and breath awareness practice
• Daily mantra recitations
• Wi-Fi connection
• Jala Neti and Sutra Neti
• Participation certification from SANCYA

• Airfare
• Airport transfers
• Additional meals and activities
• Personal expenses

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
• The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled up to 10 days before the arrival date.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
• retreat fees 4000  Indian Rupees.