Vidya Institute Is Delighted To Present
Patanjali’s Practices & The Chakra System
An Exploration Of The Yoga Sūtra Through The Lens Of The 7 Chakras
Featuring Guided Iyengar Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes with Gloria Goldberg CIYT-IV
Teachings On Patanjali’s Yoga Philosophy in integration with the classical Tantric maps of the chakras, and Associated Sadhanas with Gitte Bechsgaard Ph.D. CIYT-III
The BKS Iyengar Yoga Retreat Center In Bellur, India
September 25th – October 2nd, 2025
Deposit Due By Friday, February 28th
This retreat expands upon and compliments the Chakra teachings offered in the 2024-2025 Vidya Institute Year Program on the ancient maps of the chakra system.
Prime focus is placed on the oral teachings, delineated in Patanjali’s Yoga Sūtras, on the siddhis and activated psychospiritual blessings from purifying each sacred centre.
Asana and pranayama will be taught daily to support embodiment and transformation.
Trip Plan & Schedule
Dates:
September 24, 2025 – October 2, 2025
Arrival date: September 24, 2025
Travel recovery day: September 25, 2025
Course dates: September 26, 2025-October 1, 2025
Departure date: October 2, 2025
Location:
Bellur Iyengar Yoga Centre
Bellur, India
Participant Enrollment:
Limited to 64 individuals
Overview of Teachings & Services:
The retreat includes 4 hours daily of lecture, mantra, āsana and prāṇāyāma classes with Gitte Bechsgaard and Gloria Goldberg.
Additional Details:
1) The remaining balance owed will be due by August, 2025.
2) Outstanding sum can be completed via 4 monthly payment plan installments beginning in April.
3) Partial refunds will be offered until a specified date, which will be posted on the Vidya site this week.
4) Vidya Institute recommends that all registered participants purchase trip cancellation insurance.
Room Options
Registration & Room Options:
All rooms will have two people allotted and there are two twin beds per room.
Base Enrollment Fee: 1900USD
Enrollment Options
Minimum Required Deposit to Reserve Your Space:
750USD due by February 28, 2025
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