In collaboration with Light-On-Yoga. International (LOY.i) Alan will return to Germany in August 2026 to teach a 3-day workshop on the Karmendriyas in Lantershofen, (Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler).
Karmendriyas
The karmendriyas are the five faculties of action: speech, hands, feet, organs of elimination, and organs of reproduction. In yogic thought they are not simply physical organs, but the means through which intention, habit, desire and intelligence are expressed into the world.
This three-day workshop will explore the karmendriyas as a practical field of study. Through asana, pranayama and reflection we will observe how action arises in the body, how it is directed by the mind, and how it may become either mechanical or conscious. The hands grasp, the feet move, speech expresses, and the organic functions reveal deeper patterns of impulse, restraint and release. Each action discloses something of the inner condition.
In the practice of yoga we learn not merely to act, but to witness our actions. The karmendriyas provide a way of studying the relationship between perception, intention and response. As the body becomes steady and the senses more refined, action can be brought under the guidance of intelligence. Practice then becomes a means of simplifying, clarifying and purifying action, so that what we do is no longer driven only by habit, but shaped by awareness.
Session times & requirements
In this workshop Alan will focus on developing greater understanding of the role of the Karmendriyas in practice. This will be a systematic approach that develops over 3-days and students are encouraged to enrol for all sessions to gain the full benefit.
Student requirements:
Students should be familiar with inversions and all sessions will be taught in English language
Class times:
- 5 August. 9.00-12.00pm & 14.00-17.00hr
- 6 August. 9.00-12.00pm & 14.00-17.00hr
- 7 August. 9.00-12.00pm & 14.00-17.00hr
Bookings for the workshop can be made on the Light-on-Yoga website: COMING SOON
Alan Goode
Alan Goode is an Australian Senior Teacher (Advanced Junior 2) practicing Yoga for 50 years, and direct student of BKS Iyengar since 1983. Alans profile can be found at https://www.yogamandir.com.au/people/alan-goode/
Venue: Burg Lantershofen
Burg Lantershofen, located in the picturesque hills of the Ahr Valley, is not only a historic castle but also the Supra-diocesan St. Lambert Study House, a distinguished Roman Catholic seminary. This venue provides a serene and spiritually enriching environment for our workshops.
Dating back to the 13th century, the castle’s medieval architecture offers a unique and tranquil setting that enhances the contemplative nature of the conference. The rich history and beautifully preserved structures of Burg Lantershofen create an inspiring backdrop for discussions on the integration of Yoga.
As the St. Lambert Study House, the seminary welcomes candidates for the priesthood from various German-speaking dioceses and religious communities, including the Teutonic Order, Cistercians, Pallottines, and Benedictines. This diverse spiritual community enriches the venue’s atmosphere, making it an ideal place for exploring the intersections of different spiritual traditions.
Burg Lantershofen features a variety of well-equipped rooms and facilities to accommodate the conference’s diverse sessions and workshops. The spacious conference halls, intimate breakout rooms, and serene outdoor areas offer versatile spaces for learning, discussion, and meditation. The castle’s grounds, with lush gardens and peaceful walking paths, invite attendees to explore and reflect amidst nature.
Address:
Burg Lantershofen. Studienhaus St. Lambert/Überdiözesanes Priesterseminar. Graf-Blankardt Str. 12-22. 53501 Grafschaft-Lantershofen
What to bring
Grafschaft is a village surrounded by beautiful countryside ideally suited to walking. Warm clothes for the cool evenings and a sun hat for the days are advised. Yoga clothes, towel, Yoga props, umbrella and raincoat
Yoga needs
Students attending locally and via car are encouraged to bring their own props and Yoga equipment. Recommended: Yoga mat, 3 blankets, 2 Blocks, 2 belts, 1 bolster. Students with a kickboard should bring this also.
Weather
The climatic conditions in Lantershofen are characterized by a warm and temperate atmosphere. Grafschaft has significant rainfall and even in the driest month there is a lot of rain. The average annual temperature in Grafschaft is 12-24 °C.
So participants should prepare for warm days and cool evenings.
The balmy days of Summer commence at the end of June and conclude in September.
Yoga Mandir is proud to collaborate with Light-on-Yoga. International
