ÁSKĒSIS
Beyond the limit's illusion

Improving oneself

The meaning of Áskēsis is the elevation of oneself beyond one's limits through fatigue. During the retreat, the participants, regardless of their level of preparation, experience a complete (holistic) practice that includes strength, endurance, cardio, combat, mobility, exposure to cold and meditation, with also the essential indications to follow their path even at home.

The main focus, however, is the experimentation of one's real limits beyond the limitations of thought.

Áskēsis is for those who wish to get out of the duality of the mind: obstacles are opportunities, difficulties are exhilarating challenges, suffering is an indispensable pleasure.

DATES

Location: Cascina Bellaria, Sezzadio (AL)
Instructor: Marco Mandrino
Guest Teacher for the combat sports classes: Riccardo imperiale

june 8 - 11, 2025

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⭐ EARLY BIRD PRICE ⭐

€ 470 👉 € 420

Discounts available until 30/04/2025

Registrations are open subject to availability.
50% discount if you attend the course for the second time.

INFORMATION

Timetable
The retreat starts at 14.30 on the first day and it ends at 14.30 on the last day. Staying at the course location is not required. To receive the diploma it is mandatory to attend all sessions.

DIPLOMA

Áskēsis course is open to everyone. At the end of the course we issue a Certificate of Attendance.
For those enrolled in the Hari Yoga Teacher Training, Áskēsis allows to accrue 80 training credits for the YA 300-hour diploma.

The course is worth 14 hours Yoga Alliance Continuing Education - YACEP.

schedule

Day 1

Arrival by 15.00
15.30 Introduction
16.30-18.00 Practice focused on endurance

Day 2

8.30-9.30 Zen Meditation
11.00-12.30 Pratice focused on leg strengthening
13.00 Lunch
16.00-17.30 Pratice focused on cardio and sparring
18:30 Cold Bath
20.00 Dinner

Day 3

8.30-9.30 Zen Meditation
11.00-12.30 Pratice focused on upper body strengthening
13.00 Lunch
16.00-17.30 Pratice focused on cardio and sparring
18:30 Cold Bath
20.00 Dinner

Day 4 (last day)

8.30-9.30 Zen Meditation
11.00-12.30 Pratice focused on lengthening and flexibility
13.00 Lunch

LOCATION

Áskēsis takes place at Cascina Bellaria (Italy).
Cascina Bellaria is a place where the green lawn blends in the vastness of the sky. The farmhouse is located on an open plan from where both dawn and sunset light can be enjoyed at their best. The food offered is simple and natural as well as delicious and prepared with love.
It’s a place open to creativity where live music, dj sets and shows are regular features.
A place where to relax by the pool or pamper yourself with a massage from our SPA.