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Workshops & Offerings at Yoga 4 Life
Mini Retreat with Flo Fenton
The Four Ashramas and the Five Kramas - The Four Stages of Life and the Five Classical Applications of Yoga
25-26 October 2025 | Saturday 25th: 10am-4pm | Sunday 26th: 9am-3pm
Come back to yourself, with deeply immersive yoga practice led by yoga master and yoga therapist Flo Fenton. Take this time to pause, reset your nervous system, reground your sensors, and replenish your energy. Only when our own cup is full can we truly be of service to all those we love in life!
This is a boutique experience with a max no. of 13 attendees. The intention is for it to be like a mini retreat – full of rest and replenishment but also the refreshment of connection to others on the same path, a serene environment, and delicious food!
This workshop would be useful for all practitioners and teachers alike to enhance both personal practice and teaching skills.This workshop allows Yoga Australia members to accrue 5 CPD points per day.
This is a boutique experience with a max no. of 13 attendees. The intention is for it to be like a mini retreat – full of rest and replenishment but also the refreshment of connection to others on the same path, a serene environment, and delicious food!
This workshop would be useful for all practitioners and teachers alike to enhance both personal practice and teaching skills.This workshop allows Yoga Australia members to accrue 5 CPD points per day.
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The Four Ashramas and the Five Kramas - The Four Stages of Life and the Five Classical Applications of Yoga
The model of the four Ashramas originates from Sanatan culture which has its roots in vedanta. This was a wise culture based in the Indus valley 6000-1900BC that had within its organisation intrinsic aims, principles and stages of life. The model of the four ashramas covers all stages of life and gives a spiritual and practical guide for living.
Each stage of life also had a classical aim. These four aims, which are said to be universal to all people, are needs that are required to be fulfilled in every life. They were fundamental to ancient Vedic culture and still have relevance today.
In turn, the five Kramas or steps on the yogic path ideally related to our stage of life and our aims in life at each stage.
Over this weekend, learn about the stages of life, the aims at each life stage, and the classical steps on the path of yoga. Find out whether your life’s aims and the application of yoga you are following fits with your stage of life, and if not, how to fine tune!
This workshop is important for both teachers and practitioners in order to create a beneficial yoga practice for themselves or their students.
Workshop Schedule
Each day will have new content, different info and practices.
Saturday, October 25
10am-12.30pm: A flowing morning practice with an emphasis on understanding Raksana Krama and how we need to apply this today. (Those who take up yoga in their adult years.) Understand your IDCP (individual distinct constitutional peculiarities) and how to modify the classical asanas in order to suit.
12.30-2pm: Lunch is provided and catered for so sit back and enjoy a healthy delicious meal with fellow yogis!
2-4pm: A power-point presentation will begin this session, with an explanation of the theory of the Ashramas and Kramas, followed by a soothing and calming session with a focus on how we may approach Cikitsa Krama in practice and teaching (Yoga Therapy)
Yoga Nidra, chanting and meditation may be included in this session.
Sunday, October 26
9am-11.30am: A flowing morning practice with an emphasis on understanding Raksana Krama and how we need to apply this today. (Those who take up yoga in their adult years.) Understand your IDCP (individual distinct constitutional peculiarities) and how to modify the classical asanas in order to suit.
11.30am-1pm: Lunch is provided and catered for so sit back and enjoy a healthy delicious meal with fellow yogis!
1-3pm: A power-point presentation will begin this session, with an explanation of the theory of the Ashramas and Kramas, followed by a soothing and calming session with a focus on how we may approach Cikitsa Krama in practice and teaching (Yoga Therapy)
Yoga Nidra, chanting and meditation may be included in this session.
Cost
$210 – One day | $370 – Two days
Full payment required on booking.
Cancellations that occur more than two months prior are fully refunded minus $40 processing fee. Cancellation in the last two months can be refunded minus a $40 processing fee only if a student can be found to take your place.
Equipment
You are welcome to bring your own mat if you would prefer. All other equipment provided.