Shankhaprakshalana Residential Weekend at Patanjali Yoga Centre

Application Form

Venue:Patanjali Centre for Classical Yoga, The Cott, Marley Lane, BattleTN33 0RE

Meet from:6 – 9.00pm on Friday 19th September. The programme will start at 7.30pm

A light dinner will be available whatever time you arrive.

We will finish by approximately11.00am on Sunday 21st September

Experience the fullness of this powerful cleansing practice by taking a weekend out to rejuvenate in a quiet and supportive environment.

There will be a light dinner and mantra chanting on the Friday evening, with shankhaprakshalana, kunjal and neti the following morning. The rest of Saturday will be spent in quietness, allowing the full benefits of the practice to be experienced.

Expect yoga nidra, films, painting, light karma yoga, kirtan, and, of course, a few wonderful meals of khichari.

Sunday morning will begin with mantra, a gentle yoga class and a shankhaprakshalana-friendly breakfast.

We aim to finish by 11am on Sunday morning.

Accommodation

Accommodation is in simple, single rooms with separate bathroom blocks and toilets for ladies and gents. Camping may be a possibility.

Mobile phone use of any sort will not be permitted (a blessing for some and a curse for others).

Important note

This programme is for those doing the full shankhaprakshalana practice only. You’ll need to complete the health questionnaire below and be familiar with the five asana. First timers are welcome, but you must get in touch and discuss your situation first.

This practice is only for those who are regular yoga practitioners.

Cost

Suggested donation £108; this includes accommodation and all meals.

Medical Information

This is a very demanding cleansing practice – physically and mentally. You must be prepared to complete the practice and to follow a strict diet afterwards (see pre-practice information sheet for full details.)

If any of the following apply to you, you should not do the practice

-Diabetes, peptic or gastric ulcer, hernia

-Abdominal surgery in the last 6 months

-Heart conditions

-Pregnant or breast feeding

If any of the following apply, then you may be able to do the practice with care, so please contact to discuss

-History of any eating disorder

-Well managed high blood pressure

If you are taking medication, you should consult the teacher before booking your place.

If you are in any doubt as to whether this is suitable for you, please consult a qualified medical practitioner.

Please download from syclondon.com (or get from the Satyananda Yoga centre, or from Brahmananda by email) the Pre-practice information sheet and read this before coming.

Please complete the following and return to either email at foot of page or postal address: 61 Furneaux Avenue, SE27 0EQ.

Name:

Email:

Tel/Mob number:

Date of Birth:

How long have you practiced yoga?

Have you practiced shankaprakshalana before?

Have you received any form of treatment or medication during the last 6 months?*YES/NO

  • Have you suffered any injury or undergone an operation in the last two years?*YES/NO
  • Do you suffer from any illness, condition or physical disability?*YES/NO

Delete as applicable

If you ticked YES to any of the above, please give more information:

(please note, however minor something may seem, it is important we are aware of everything)

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Suggested donation is £108; this includes accommodation and all meals

Please do not make any payment until you have been contacted and your place confirmed

On receipt of your application we will be in contact via a phone call or email.

Please contact Brahmananda or Katyayani