Maunam – Guided Silence Retreat
2022-05-01 09:00 - 2022-05-06 12:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
As our beloved Swami Veda Bharati has said, “The most profound teachings of the Tradition are in silence. The greatest growth of the human mind takes place in silence.”

Come experience deeper levels of your inner self through the practice of silence. This six-day retreat, away from the business of daily life, will help you calm down the constant flow of random thoughts and emotions and rejuvenate yourself on all levels. This retreat includes two days of foundations and preparations to silence, three days of silence practice and introspection, as well as one day of sharing and assimilation.
“Silence is such a profound and deep experience of human existence that only when we have understood silence would we understand all the inspiration that has ever flowed to humanity from the minds and mouths of its great saints and sages.”
– Swami Veda Bharati

Meditation and Its Practice
2022-04-24 09:00 - 2022-04-29 12:00 | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
This six-day programme is as much appropriate for beginners as for more advanced seekers treading the path of spirituality. The foundation stones of meditation will be approached in a scientific and systematic manner. Preparations and progressions of meditation practice will be shared step by step. This course will give you the tools to establish and pursue a regular personal meditation practice.
In his book Meditation and Its Practice, Swami Rama of the Himalayas wrote:
“For thousands of years, the science of meditation has been studied and practiced by aspirants who sought to make their lives more serene, creative and fulfilling. Meditation will give you the capacity to improve your health, your relationships and the skilfulness with which you perform your activities. This is because meditation can do something no other technique can accomplish – it introduces you to yourself on all levels and finally leads you to the center of consciousness within, the higher self, which is called Atman.”

Recommended Readings:

Meditation and Its Practice by Swami Rama
“Beginning Meditation” in Night Birds by Swami Veda Bharati
Meditation: Art and Science by Swami Veda Bharati
Audio with book: Learn to Meditate (plus relaxation exercises) by Swami Veda Bharati.
Video: Treading the Path of Superconscious Meditation by Swami Rama
The Royal Path by Swami Rama
Holistic Living Manual by Swami Rama
Conscious Living by Swami Rama

Japa as a Means of Deepening Sadhana
2022-04-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Online via Zoom
“Japa is mental recitation, or better still, the remembrance of a mantra which gradually awakens energy vibrations in the mind field.” – Swami Veda Bharati
The sages of the Himalayan Tradition continue to call to us gently, insistently – their voices resonating within in moments of silence and stillness. Bowing to their benevolent presence in our lives, we heed their call moving with loving intent towards their outstretched arms, whether in sitting by ourselves in daily sadhana or gathering in joyous connection as initiates.
With the Grace of beloved Swami Veda and blessings of Swami Ritavan, there has arisen an opportunity to lovingly invite you to such a gathering where the teachings of the Tradition will be brought forth. Shri Rabindra Sahu has graciously accepted to speak on Japa as a Means of Deepening Sadhana.
The AHYMSIN Sangha has been recently initiated into Ganesha-Gayatri Mantra practice for one year making this is an opportune time for us to understand the importance of japa in sadhana and receive guidance on the practice of japa: how to incorporate japa into one’s daily sadhana, the several ways of practicing japa, the four phases of japa practice, deepening practice of japa and the effects of regular japa.
You are warmly invited to register for the session, details are below.
Programme Details:
Date: 23rd April 2022
Speaker: Shri Rabindra Sahu
Subject: Japa as a Means of Deepening Sadhana
Time: 19:30 hours SRSG time (15:00 hours UK time)
Duration: 2 hours (20-30min talk followed by discussions)
Mode: Zoom
Programme Outline:

Welcome
Guru Mantra
Guided meditation
Topic: Japa as a Means of Deepening Sadhana.
Rabindra ji will speak for 20 to 30 minutes followed by discussions/Q&A.
Guided meditation

About Rabindra Ji:
Shri Rabindra Sahu is a teacher in the Himalayan Yoga Tradition based at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama (SRSG) Ashram, Rishikesh. Introduced to Indian Philosophy at an early age, Rabindra ji has been teaching at SRSG, traveling within India and overseas for outreach programs. After having worked in the corporates for 10 years he chose to devote himself to the study of the ancient scriptures and believes in experiential understanding.
Preparation:

Participants may find it useful to be prepared with the Ganesha-Gayatri practice that the AHYMSIN Sangha has been initiated into.

Registration:

Participants are requested to register early for the session as we aim to be a small group.
To register, kindly write to Rajini at rajinip79@gmail.com or Tejas at shobhnachandaria@gmail.com
When registering, please mention the following details:

Full name (and name used for Zoom)
AHYMSIN Centre/ Country from where you will participate

As an offering to SRSG, a donation of £15 per person is suggested. Participants are requested to make the offering to SRSG at your local/ regional AHYMSIN Centre. For participants from UK, details will be provided on registration.

We look forward to your loving presence at the session.

Art of Joyful Living Retreat
2022-04-10 09:00 - 2022-04-15 12:00 | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
Whether one is on a spiritual quest or is simply looking for a way to improve one’s life, the art of joyful living retreat would offer a simple philosophy of living, and practical suggestions for leading a joyful life.
In this in-person special retreat with Rabindra Sahu, we would learn methods for transforming our habit patterns, cultivating inner strength and willpower, maintaining loving relationships, and more.

Navaratri Celebrations
2022-04-02 - 2022-04-09 | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
The Navaratri, literally meaning the ‘nine nights’ are a sacred celebration dedicated to the Mother Divine. It is celebrated twice a year to mark the beginning of Spring and Fall.
We, the residents at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama (SRSG), will join with akhanda (non-stop) recitation of Lalita-sahasra-nama (Thousand Names of Divine Mother) for nine days and nights during this special celebration from October 7-14, 2020. These events are charged with special spiritual energy and are a very special time to renew your silence and sadhana.

While we know, many of our AHYMSIN Global Sangha members are unable to join us physically at the ashram, we miss your presence during this auspicious time at the ashram.
As Swami Ritavan Bharati has written, “We feel the abundance of blessings of the Mother Divine is available everywhere equally and I pray that you continue to feel her loving, gentle, and serene presence in your hearts at all times.”

Spring 2022 HYT-TTP 20 Hour Virtual Workshop
2022-03-20 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-03-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-03-13 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-03-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-03-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-03-05 19:30 - 22:00, 2022-02-19 06:00 - 08:30, 2022-02-12 06:00 - 08:30 | Online via Zoom
20-hour HYT-TTP Spring 2022 Virtual Workshop
“Meditative Mind, Mantra, and Voice”
We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming 20 hour HYT-TTP (Himalayan Yoga Tradition – Teacher Training Program) Spring 2022 Virtual Workshop: Meditative Mind, Mantra and Voice. Please see below for event details and click on link below to register for this workshop. The Virtual Workshop runs from March 5, 2022 – March 20,2022.

The sessions will be on Friday evenings at 7:30 PM EST, and Saturday and Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM EST, until Sunday, 03/13, which will be at 10:00 AM EDT, due to Daylight Savings beginning in the North American region on 03/13. The sessions’ timings remains the same throughout the entire workshop duration in all the other regions.

Schedule and Presenters:
5 March, Saturday at 7:30 PM IST: Introduction and Steps of Meditation – Swami Ritavan Bharati and Adhikari Bhoi
6 March, Sunday at 7:30 PM IST: Origins of Language and Subtle Sounds – Dr. Stephen Anthony Parker “Stoma”
12 March, Saturday at 6:00 AM IST: Philosophy of Mantra Meditation – Swami Ma Tripurashakti Bharati
12 March, Saturday at 7:30 PM IST: Mind and Mindfield – Michael Kissener
13 March, Sunday at 7:30 PM IST: The Process of Japa – Swami Ritavan Bharati with Pierre Lefebvre “Pt. Priyadarshan”
19 March, Saturday at 6:00 AM IST: The Teaching of Meditation – Swami Ma Radha Bharati
19 March, Saturday at 7:30 PM IST: Transmission – Shi Hong and Yoong Khiang Wong

20 March, Sunday at 7:30 PM IST: Questions and Answers – Swami Ritavan Bharati and Faculty

Cost of the Virtual Workshop:
To help sustain the Ashram during this difficult time, all the proceeds from this workshop will be donated to SRSG. We are recommending a donation of US$180.00 for those that live in High-Income Countries, US$140.00 for those in Middle-Income Countries, and US$90.00 for those in Low-Income Countries. Of course, any additional donations will be appreciated.
The registration site is on Constant Contact and will allow you to pay using your credit card or your PayPal account.
Register Now! at this link: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej13k313ccef6643&oseq&c=005c86b0-541f-11e3-90e0-d4ae5292bb50&ch=014e60c0-541f-11e3-9155-d4ae5292bb50
In Loving Service,
HYT-TTP Administration

Illumination of Ha and Tha in Asana Practice - Zoom Event
2022-03-08 20:00 - 21:00 | Online via Zoom
Illumination of Ha and Tha in Asana Practice – Zoom Event with Pandit Ashutosh Sharma.

Pandit Ashutosh was not able to travel to the ashram for the In-person retreat at the Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Rishikesh, so he will now be joining us live on Zoom for a special session and will speak on the subtleties of hatha yoga and asana practice as taught within the Himalayan Tradition of Yoga Meditation.
Donations: Loving donations from the heart may be offered and will support the ashram during the pandemic. Kindly contact us at ahymsin@ahymsin.org for more information.
Dates: The live session will be organized on 8 March 2022 at 8:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). Kindly convert to your country’s time-zone accordingly.
Medium: Online through Zoom
Language: English

For Registrations/Enquiries/Donations: ahymsin@gmail.com

Illumination of Ha and Tha in Asana Practice
2022-03-06 09:00 - 2022-03-13 12:00 | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
Come and join this unique in-person retreat, at the Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama (SRSG) ashram in Rishikesh with Pandit Ashutosh Sharma, and catch a glimpse of the subtleties of hatha yoga as taught within the Himalayan Tradition of Yoga Meditation.

This retreat will allow a true seeker to learn the processes of balancing Ha and Tha, the solar and the lunar forces that exist within all of us. The true essence of all Asana and Surya Namaskara practice is fundamentally this learning of how to balance these forces that are always active and fluctuating within all the layers of our composite personality.
During this retreat, you will also begin to experience your asana practice as a joyful process of witnessing a sentience coordination of movements and stillness within the body, a smooth flow of the breath, and the conscious relaxation and activation on all levels, leading you towards a deep meditative state of silence.

Yoga is Skillfulness in Action ~ "Yogah karmasu kaushalam"
2022-02-19 11:30 - 13:00, 2022-02-12 11:30 - 13:00, 2022-02-05 11:30 - 13:00 | Online via Zoom
Himalayan Yoga Meditation Online Workshop
Yoga Is Skillfulness in Action ~ “Yogah karmasu kaushalam”
with Rabindra Sahu
When we think of yoga practice, we generally talk about practicing postures, breathing exercises, etc. However, the ancient teachings of yoga also greatly cover the practical applications of yoga in our day-to-day activities.
One of the definitions of yoga in the Bhagavad Gita is “Yogah karmasu kaushalam” – “Yoga is skillfulness in action”. The Bhagavad Gita teaches us how we should engage in actions in a manner that can facilitate our ultimate good, while interacting in this world.
In this workshop, we will learn to evaluate the effect of our actions in our life, and assess whether they lead us toward bondage or liberation.

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Date: February 5, 12, and 19, 2022
Day: Saturdays
Time: 3:00-4:30 PM Japan Standard Time (JST) *Please adjust to your time zone.
Fee: 48 USD
Language: English (with translation in Japanese by Yuko Metsugi)
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About the Teacher:
Rabindra Sahu is a teacher in the Himalayan Yoga Tradition, based at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama (SRSG) ashram, Rishikesh. Introduced to the Indian philosophy at an early age, Rabindra has been teaching at SRSG and traveling within India and overseas for outreach programs for many years. He is deeply devoted to study of ancient scriptures and believes in experiential understanding.
Registration:

Kindly send a registration form – https://forms.gle/P5VCScBBRbWsJNrq5
You will shortly receive an email with the payment information. Kindly finish the payment by PayPal before the workshop.
The details of the Zoom meeting will be sent to you by email before the workshop.

Note:

The workshop is designed in a way which helps participants understand the topic in a systematic way. Therefore, it is recommended to attend all the sessions.
In case you cannot attend the sessions, audio recordings will be sent to you by email.
To help sustain the Ashram during the difficult time, all the proceeds from the workshop is donated to Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama (SRSG).

Conclusion of the 2019-2022 Practice & New AHYMSIN Sangha Practice
2022-02-16 08:00 - 2022-02-21 04:00 | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
On the sacred occasion of the Mahashivaratri 2019, Swami Ritavan Bharati, our Ashram Pramukha and Spiritual Guide, had initiated the AHYMSIN Sangha into a collective special mantra practice. Thousands of initiates and students around the world practiced the Saumya-Tara Mantra during the last three years.
On the Full Moon of 16 February, 2022, we, the residents of Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama ashram, on behalf of the entire AHYMSIN Sangha, will undertake a Purash-charana and Yajna of the Saumya-Tara Mantra. The Japa practice and Yajna will continue for 9 full days and will conclude on 25 February, when we will have the Purnahuti of the Saumya-Tara Mantra. On behalf of the Lineage and all our global family members, Swami Ji will be presiding over the Japa, Yajna, and the Purnahuti ceremonies.
We now invite you all to make your final offerings to the beautiful practice that we all have done over the past three years.
After the Purnahuti of the previous Sangha Practice, Swami Ritavan will initiate the AHYMSIN Sangha into a new mantra on 25 February, 2022. Further guidance on the new practice will be offered over the following 3 days.
While all our global family members are unable to join these sacred events physically at the ashram, we have arranged to live stream these events on AHYMSIN Facebook Page and YouTube Channel, according to the below schedule:

Dates
India Time
Occasion

16 Feb
8:00 AM
Conclusion of previous Sangha Practice: Purash-charana of Saumya-Tara Mantra begins

25 Feb
10:00 AM
Conclusion of previous Sangha Practice: Purnahuti of Saumya-Tara Mantra

25 Feb
8:00 PM
New Sangha Practice Announcement

26-28 Feb
8:00 PM
Further Guidance on the New Practice

1 Mar
9:30 AM
Sankalpa and Yajna for the New Practice

1 Mar
9:00 PM
Mahashivaratri Celebrations

You are all lovingly invited to participate in this final event of the Saumya-Tara Mantra practice with us, from your own homes. You may take the sankalpa to complete a specific number of daily malas during these 10 days of the mantra and offer the same to the Guru Lineage.

Contemplations on The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
2022-02-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-02-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-01-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-01-29 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-01-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-01-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-01-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-01-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Online via Zoom
These beautiful poetic essays by Kahlil Gibran offer us a new dimension about “Life” and all its everyday mysteries.
These teachings are simple, yet profound…
They are mysterious, yet out in the open…
They are not merely intellectual, but essentially experiential…
Let us allow ourselves to sync into the depth of these timeless teachings.
Teacher: Rabindra Sahu
Donations: Loving donations from the heart may be offered and will support the ashram during the pandemic. Kindly contact us at ahymsin@ahymsin.org for more information.
Dates: The eight sessions will be organized over four weekends (Saturday and Sunday) at 6-7 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) from January 15-Febraury 6, 2022.
Kindly convert to your country’s time-zone accordingly.
Language: English
Medium: Online through Zoom
Request: Kindly join only if you are able to commit to all the 8 sessions, as the topics are progressive and systematic.
Last Date for Registration: January 14, 2022 (Friday)

For Registrations/Enquiries/Donations: ahymsin@ahymsin.org

An exploration into Sankhya Philosophy
2022-02-06 09:00 - 2022-02-12 12:00 | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
Sankhya philosophy, founded by Rishi Kapila, is the oldest system known in the history of Indian philosophy. Its basic principles serve as foundations for all other Indian philosophical systems in one way or another, and therefore, understanding of its basic principles is required to access the subtleties of all other philosophical systems, including Yoga.

Throughout his teachings, Swami Veda Bharati emphasised that it is not possible to understand Patañjali’s Yoga Sutra unless one has a clear knowledge of the basic principles of the Sankhya Philosophy. In the philosophical traditions of India, Sankhya and Yoga form a philosophical pair, Sankhya being the darśana śāstra (Philosophical framework) and Yoga the prayoga śāstra (its practical application).
This week-long seminar with Pandit Priyadarshan (Pierre Lefebvre) will help the students to establish a good functional knowledge of the important categories and principles of classical Sankhya. The study will be focused around the original text of Sankhya philosophy, the Tattva Samasa Sutra, written by Rishi Kapila himself.
We will also explore how the application of the principles and categories of Sankhya philosophy find their way and translate in the Yoga Sutra of Patañjali, as well as in other systems of traditional Indian knowledge.

Peace Mantras from the Vedas
2022-01-16 20:00 - 21:30, 2022-01-15 20:00 - 21:30 | Online via Zoom
Shanti Mantras, or the Peace Mantras, are the mantras used as invocations at the beginning and end of the recitations of the Upanishads and other ancient Indian scriptures. These mantras are also used as special prayers for ‘peace’ during everyday pujas and rituals. Some of these mantras also are recited within the Himalayan Tradition and the Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama (SRSG) ashram as part of our daily morning and evening prayers.

This short weekend workshop with Pandit Priyadarshan (Pierre Lefebvre) will offer the students an introduction into this unique category of mantras found in the vast body of Vedic literature. We will learn about the importance of these mantras and their spiritual meanings.
