Understood in both Buddhism and Hinduism as blocks on the path to enlightenment, the Kleshas are thought of as ‘afflictions’ or negative mental states. Directly translated from Sanskrit as ‘poison’, they’re the various ‘toxins’ that cause suffering through life. 

Overcoming the Kleshas is thought to lead to the end of suffering; bringing awareness to our roadblocks is the path to freedom from the repeated cycle of birth, death and rebirth.

Recognizing these obstacles; getting insight and clarity on how they affect our life in a negative way and committing to work with them, is the way Yoga can help us in burning them up and end pain.

During the time together we will look deeper into these 5 seeds and use asana practice and meditations to weaken our grip to suffering.

The Five Kleshas are: 

• Avidya : Lack of Knowledge
• Asmita : Ego ( Inflated sense of Self )
• Raga : Attachment to past pleasure
• Dvesa : Aversion ( attachment to past pain )
• Abhinivesa : Fear of Death

Friday 11/11

• 4 pm – 5 pm Arrival & Check in
• 5 pm – 6 pm Introduction of Retreat theme and getting to know others in the group. 
• 6 pm – 7 pm Dinner
• 7.30 pm – 9 pm Lesson & Meditation on the first 2 Kleshas : Avidya / Asmita

Saturday 11/12

• 8 am – 8.45 am Breakfast
• 9 am to 11.45 am Yoga practice , Pranayama , Discussion
• 12 pm – 1 pm Lunch
• 2 pm – 4 pm Lesson and group discussions on Kleshas 3 & 4 : Raga / Dvesa 
• 4 pm – 4.45 pm Yoga practice
• 5 pm – 5.45 pm Gentle Yoga with meditation and journaling
• 6 pm – 7 pm Dinner
• 8 pm – 9.30 pm Lesson and group discussion on Klesha 5 

Sunday 11/13

• 8 am – 8.45 am Breakfast
• 9 am – 10.15 am Yoga Practice
• 10.30 am – 11.45 am Meditation, Group discussion and Journaling
• 12 pm – 1 pm Lunch
• 1 pm – 2 pm Closing Activity – Conclusions and Goodbyes.