MahaShivRatri 2019

Mahashivratri, one of the largest and most significant among the sacred festival nights of India, celebrates the Grace of Shiva, the Adiyogi, from whom yogic sciences originate.

The planetary positions on this night are such that there is a powerful natural upsurge of energy in the human system. It is enormously beneficial for one’s physical and spiritual wellbeing to stay awake and aware in a vertical position throughout the night.

We invite you to join with us and celebrate in Pully, near Lausanne, Switzerland, on March 4th, and even spend a few days focused on self-transformation during the period 2-10th March. Venue address: Chemin du Stand 5, 1009 Pully, Switzerland

Between 2nd to 10th March, we offer you the opportunity to join us in a residential retreat. There are 3 ways to get involved:

• Sadhana (Pay for your accommodation and meals.) Use the space for your own practices and enjoy time in nature
• Volunteer (We offer free accommodation.) You will discover that when you consider everyone’s wellbeing above your own, your experience of the yoga practices and the entire retreat can be transformational.
• Join a yoga programme - a wide array of programmes is on offer

These practices are geared to align your system to the celestial geometry. Being in sync with existence will naturally create a chemistry for health, joy, blissfulness, and above all, balance. It will also revitalize the body on all levels and enhance your energy system. You can very easily integrate these practices into your daily routine.

Please find below a description of the different programmes being offered at the retreat. Please note that only the weekend programmes are suitable for children. Ladies who are pregnant or trying to conceive, please consult us before registering. 

To make the programmes as accessible as possible, the investment amount for each programme depends on your country of residence, employment status, the number of people in your group and the number of programmes you wish to participate in. Please complete this section according to the programmes you would like to learn, and we will send you a quotation.

Click on the buttons to watch videos about the practices. 

Nirvana Shatakam, composed by Adi Shankaracharya over a thousand years ago, is one of the most well-known Sanskrit chants. The chant is designed in such a way, if you utter it, even without knowing any meaning of it, if you listen to it with absolute attention, you will see it will set you and your body apart.

Angamardana is a series of 31 processes to invigorate the body, and reach peak physical fitness and mental health.

Bhuta Shuddhi means “purification of the elements,” and is a process of purifying the 5 elements within the human system.

Bhakti Sadhana: Devotion is not only the sweetest way to be. It is the highest form of intelligence.

Surya Kriya is a potent 21-step yogic practice of tremendous antiquity, designed as a holistic process for health and inner wellbeing.

Jala Neti is the process of cleansing the nasal passages with salt water. This is very effective for those suffering from frequent colds, allergies, asthma, migraines and similar symptoms.

Yoga for Families: A simple and varied programme for children and parents. This includes physical practices, pranayam and chanting. 

Refuge des Quatre Vents, Chemin du Stand 7, Pully, is on the edge of the forest, approximately 4km from Lausanne train station. The nearest bus stop is less than 5 minutes’ walk away. If possible, we can assist those of you travelling by train to reach the venue. Please let us know in advance if you will need help. Car parking spaces are also available.

From the end of the street, there is a spectacular view of the lake and mountains opposite. It’s a wonderful place to get connected to nature. The local town is also picturesque.