Summer Intensive

The Path to Meditation

yogaia Barcelona

Five days of immersion in the full practice of Hatha Raja Yoga. A pause to reconnect with yourself.

BASIC INFORMATION

DATES

From August 18 to 22

Hours

40 hours

Spots

25

Duration

5 days

LANGUAGE

Cat / Spa / Eng

EDITION

1

Methodology

In-person

Direction

CARLOS FRANCO

PRESENTATION

Five days of full immersion in the practice of Hatha Raja Yoga.

A pause to reconnect with yourself. Over these five days, we will practice and explore Hatha Raja Yoga, expanding our study to the eight limbs of the Yoga Sutras of Patañjali, with special emphasis on internal practices that can help us reach deep meditative states. In addition to a long daily Hatha Raja session, we will study two classical Yoga texts (the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras), recite mantras and sutras, deepen alignment in traditional postures, and analyze in detail various pranayama and concentration techniques, aiming to guide both body and mind toward a meditative state.

This summer intensive in Barcelona is a unique opportunity to pause and fully immerse yourself in the practice of Yoga. During these five days, we will explore Hatha Raja Yoga in depth, both in its techniques and philosophical foundations, to live a transformative experience.

Through a journey that combines knowledge, experience, and introspection, we hope that each practitioner finds in yogic practice a solid foundation for growth, to cultivate presence, and to walk the path of self-realization with coherence and confidence.

OBJECTIVES

✔ Deepen your practice with long sessions of asana, pranayama, and meditation.

✔ Dive into the tradition through the study of the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita.

✔ Strengthen your technique by reviewing the alignment of classical postures and refining the breath.

✔ Explore deep meditative states by applying principles of concentration and mindfulness.

It’s for you if YOU ARE...

- A yoga practitioner looking to deepen your practice and understanding of the tradition.

- A yoga teacher seeking to expand your knowledge and enrich your teaching.

- An advanced student wanting to intensify your yoga experience.

- Anyone wishing to gift themselves a few days of connection, learning, and transformation.


Summer is the perfect time to take a break, step out of your routine, and devote yourself to practice with full presence. This intensive is an invitation to disconnect from external noise, reconnect with yourself, and share with a group seeking the same.

Curriculum

Five days of yoga immersion in a calm and learning-focused environment, guided by Carlos Franco.

Schedule

9:00 to 11:00 – Hatha Raja Yoga Practice

11:30 to 14:00 – Seminars and Workshops:
– Monday: Asana Alignment: Foundational Poses
– Tuesday: Asana Alignment: Twists, backbends, forward bends, inversions
– Wednesday: The Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita
– Thursday: Pranayama for Asana Practitioners (Ujjayi, Nadi Shodhana)
– Friday: Ishvara Pranidhana and Bhakti Yoga

15:00 to 17:00 – Inner Techniques
(Daily Sutra Recitation)
– Monday: Mantra Recitation (OM, Lokah Samastha, So Ham)
– Tuesday: Japa Mala
– Wednesday: Mantra and Purifying Pranayama
– Thursday: Chakras and Bija Mantras

17:15 to 18:00 – Yoga Nidra and Meditation

An oasis in Barcelona

Yogaia is a bright, open space—a calm refuge in the heart of the city. Our large L-shaped room with an interior patio allows natural light and air to flow, creating the perfect atmosphere for practice.

DIRECTOR

Carlos Franco

Carlos Franco began his yoga journey in 2008 with Mariona Costa and trained in Hatha Raja Yoga at Yogaia in 2016. Since then, he has deepened his studies across various traditional yoga lineages, training in Hatha Yoga with Surinder Singh in Rishikesh, Ashtanga Vinyasa with Santiago Pinto, and participating in immersions with Sri Andrei Ram.

With additional training in Yin Yoga, anatomy, and Ayurveda, his path has also included extended stays in several ashrams across India, including Amritapuri, the home of Amma. These experiences have profoundly strengthened his devotion and faith in Sanātana Dharma and Patañjali’s Yoga as spiritual paths of inner realization.

Price and Financing

At Yogaia, we want to make it easy for you to take this training with peace of mind and confidence.

Option 1

Full training

Before June 30: €450

Total: 450€

Total: €475

after July 30

Option 2

SINGLE SESSIONS:

9:00 – 11:00 · Hatha Raja Practice (€20) 11:30 – 14:00 · Seminars and Workshops (€35)

15:00 – 17:00 · Inner Techniques (€35)

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