Retreat with my Master in Vietnam 2023
Living a Yogic Lifestyle and Teacher Training in Yoganidra,Retreat with my Master in Vietnam
Recently, I embarked on a life-changing retreat and profound Yoganidra Teacher Training in Vietnam with Swamiji. The experience opened my eyes even more deeply to the beauty of living a yogic lifestyle, both on and off the mat.
Throughout the retreat, I learned to embrace deep awareness and the power of the present moment. By checking in with my breath and my body, I was able to quiet my mind and find a sense of inner peace that I had never before experienced. I also discovered the joy of living in harmony with nature, practicing yoga in the fresh morning air or on the serene places of the ashram, and taking advantage of the healthy, nourishing foods that were readily available.
Perhaps most importantly, I was inspired by my master’s wisdom and teachings. Through ancient yogic texts in Sanskrit, daily meditation and chating of Mantras, Karma Yoga ( selfless service), Pranayama, Asanas and deep Yoganidra, I went even more deelpy understanding the interconnectedness of all things and the importance of cultivating love and compassion in all aspects of life. I also discovered a deep transformative power of self-reflection and self-awareness, and how a dedicated practice of meditation and self-inquiry can lead to greater clarity, purpose, and fulfillment.
As I returned home from the retreat, I feel a newfound sense of joy, gratitude, and balance. I continue to strive even more deeply to live a yogic lifestyle, integrating deep atention, compassion, and self-awareness into my daily life. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to have learned once again from a true master and to have experienced the beauty and transformative power of living a yogic lifestyle.
Beyond this, I also confirm that discipline does not mean rigidity. Rather, it offers us the opportunity to tune into our intuition and make real-time decisions based on what is best for us. When you live a yogic lifestyle with discipline, it offers a sense of clarity, grounding, and purpose, helping to navigate life with more ease and grace.
The retreat with my dear Master was an inspirational experience that helped me to embody even more deeply the principles of Yoga in every aspect of my life. The lessons and practices I learned have become a foundation for a more mindful, disciplined and purposeful way of living. It taught me to approach life with more compassion, love, and self-awareness, and for that, I will forever be grateful.
Marco Vasconcelos
