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SUMMARY:Guru Purnima Pujas & Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:ॐ गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुर्गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः।\nगुरुः साक्षात्परं ब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः \nOm gurur brahmā gurur viṣṇur gurur devo maheśvaraḥ\,\nguruḥ sākṣāt paraṁ brahma tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ. \nOm. To that beautiful and benevolent Guru who is Brahmā\, the Creator\, Viṣṇu\, the Maintainer\, and Śiva\, the Great Lord through whom all things return to their origin. To that Guru who is the direct experience of Brahman\, salutations. \n“This day\, the day of Guru Purnima is considered to be the holiest day for the students of life; for those that have been treading the path of light; for those aspiring to attain enlightenment in this lifetime. They remember this day and celebrate it by becoming aware the purpose of life is to attain enlightenment; the state of mind\, internal state\, that makes one free from all pains and miseries.” – Swami Rama \nOn the sacred occasion of the Guru Purnima\, a 9-day celebration is held annually at the Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama (SRSG) Ashram in Rishikesh. This includes akhanda-patha (24-hour non-stop recitation) of the Guru-Gita\, the Song to the Guru\, preceding the Guru Purnima Day. The akhanda-patha of the Guru-Gita is offered both at the SRSG and the Sadhana Mandir Ashram by 11 Pandits each.  This special celebration is a reminder for us to pay our homage to the Guru Lineage that has bestowed upon us the great blessings of mantra\, meditation\, initiation and the teachings of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. This way we also recommit ourselves to our practices. \nThis year\, the Guru Purnima is celebrated on 29 July 2026. The Guru Purnima Retreat will be organised at SRSG from 21 July – 29 July 2026.
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/guru-purnima-pujas-celebrations/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events,Special Retreats
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715
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SUMMARY:Mahasamadhi Celebrations of Swami Veda Bharati
DESCRIPTION:In loving remembrance of our beloved founder Mahamandaleshwar Sri Swami Veda Bharati (1933- July 14\, 2015)\, we will gather at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram in Rishikesh to honor his luminous life and timeless teachings. \nSwami Veda Bharati ji was a rare Sanskrit scholar and a profound master of meditation\, who dedicated his life to spreading the wisdom of the Himalayan Tradition as taught by Gurudeva HH Swami Rama of the Himalayas across the world. His voice carried the essence of yoga and meditation into diverse cultures\, languages\, and faiths\, reminding us that meditation is the common ground of all religions. \nBorn into a Sanskrit-speaking family and raised in the centuries-old Vedic tradition\, Swami Veda began teaching the Yoga Sutras at the age of nine and the Vedas at eleven. His journey led him to guide meditation groups worldwide\, record thousands of hours of teachings\, and author authoritative commentaries on Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras\, along with several other books. He emphasized that yoga is samadhi\, and through his life’s work\, he revealed the universality of yoga as a science beyond boundaries of time\, geography\, and sectarianism. \nAs we commemorate the most auspicious occasion of his 11th Mahasamadhi day\, we invite you to join us in a warm gathering of remembrance and gratitude. Together\, let us celebrate his legacy\, reflect on his teachings\, and renew our commitment to the path of meditation and selfless service. May his light continue to guide us toward inner stillness and universal harmony.
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/mahasamadhi-celebrations-of-swami-veda-bharati-2/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260712T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260717T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T113208Z
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SUMMARY:Guru – Disciple Relationship
DESCRIPTION:In Honor of our beloved Swami Veda Bharati ji’s Mahasamadhi\n\nॐ गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुर्गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः।\nगुरुः साक्षात्परं ब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः।। \nOm gurur brahmā gurur viṣṇur gurur devo maheśvaraḥ\,\nguruḥ sākṣāt paraṁ brahma tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ. \nOm. To that beautiful and benevolent Guru who is Brahmā\, the Creator\, Viṣṇu\, the Maintainer\, and Śiva\, the Great Lord through whom all things return to their origin. To that Guru who is the direct experience of Brahman\, salutations. \nOn the most special occasion of our beloved founder Mahamandaleshwar Shri Swami Veda Bharati ji’s 11th Mahasamadhi Anniversary (14th July)\, let us come together to pay homage to the Guru Lineage on this special day and to recommit ourselves to the living current of the Guru–Disciple relationship. On the most auspicious day of 14 July 2026\, we will also hold a shraddhanjali and a bhandara in His loving remembrance. \nJoin us for this satsanga with Rabindra Sahu\, as we come together to delve deep into the meaning and significance of the Guru Prayer and the sacred relationship between a Guru and a disciple. \nIn our tradition\, the Mahasamadhi is the Guru’s final blessing—the moment of conscious departure\, when the physical form is shed and the master becomes a pure\, limitless stream of consciousness. From that stream\, the disciple may drink forever. \n“What is a Guru? A magnet. What is a disciple? A few needles.” — Swami Veda Bharati \nOn this sacred occasion of Swamiji’s Mahasamadhi\, let us come as needles to the magnet—not to grasp something new\, but to remember what has never been lost. \n\nRecommended Readings:\n\nBook – Guru Disciple Relationship Vol 1 by Swami Veda Bharati\nBook – Guru Disciple Relationship Vol 2 by Swami Veda Bharati\n\n\nRead More Information:\n\nAbout visiting the ashram – Accommodation\nAbout our other short-term upcoming events – Events\nAbout our ongoing short-term Ashram Immersion Program\nAbout how you may contribute towards the ashram – Donate
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/guru-disciple-relationship-4/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events,Special Retreats
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SUMMARY:International Yoga Day 2026 Hybrid Retreat
DESCRIPTION:An Invitation for a Virtual Sangha Retreat\nOn 21st June 2026 we will celebrate the 12th International Yoga Day. \n \nSince its inception in 2015\, following the proposal of the Prime Minister of India\, Shri Narendra Modi\, International Yoga Day has received immense popularity globally. The resolution was adopted by 175 countries\, reflecting the growing recognition of yoga as a holistic science of living that is both relevant and valuable in the present times. \nOur beloved Swami Veda Bharati was observing a five-year vow of silence at the time\, but he made a rare exception to speak on this important occasion for India’s national television broadcaster\, Doordarshan. You may watch this interview on YouTube. \nAbout the International Yoga Day\, Swami Veda has said\, \n“On such a day\, all those who follow the inner spiritual core of yoga in their quest\, in whichever branch of spiritual yoga\, they need to get together to share their inner experiences\, contemplate on their advancement in the quest\, and be in a mode of deep inner silence. \nOn this day\, let all those who adhere to the ancient systems of yoga as taught by the rishis gather and meditate together. Meditate with body\, mind and spirit.” \nThe day is also marked as Summer Solstice\, the longest day of the year. \nIn the message on the International Yoga Day\, our Spiritual Guide and Ashram Pramukha\, Swami Ritavan Bharati reminded us of the true meaning of yoga as silence and stillness of the inner Self: \n“Yoga unites everybody in silence and meditation. Yoga is a tradition of discovering the inner serene silence. Yoga is not a system of physical movement. It is a system of silence and stillness from which the movement expresses itself. It is the subtle yoga\, not the yoga of the body but the yoga of the inner self.” \nWith these inspirations\, we lovingly invite our AHYMSIN family to come together for an online and in-person program hosted from our spiritual home\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama (SRSG) \nIn this two-day hybrid retreat on 20th and 21st June (Saturday and Sunday)\, 2026 we come together in practice\, inspiration\, stillness and meditation. \nSwami Ritavan Bharati shall guide and inspire us into deeper and subtler aspects of yoga\, silence and meditation. \nWe will also be guided by our ashram and international teachers in practice sessions and reflections on yoga philosophy. \nProgram Schedule:  \nAll timing mentioned in Indian Standard Time\, kindly adjust to your local time. Live from SRSG. \nJune 20th\, 2026 – Saturday \n\n5:30 to 7:00 AM IST: Morning Joints and Glands exercises with Ramprakash Das and Pt Deepak\n7:30 to 9:00 PM IST: Living Purposefully – Yoga in Daily Life with Rabindra Sahu\n\nJune 21st\, 2026 – Sunday: International Yoga Day \n\n5:30 to 7:00 AM IST: Stillness in Sun Salutation: Summer Solstice Inspiration and Practice with Pierre Lefebvre (Pt Priyadarshan)\n3:00 to 4:30 PM IST: Ashtanga Yoga: Walking on the Royal Path with John Sellinger\n7:30 to 9:00 PM IST: What Can Yoga Grant: Inspiration and Meditation with Swami Ritavan Bharati\n\nTo join the program please pre-register yourself by signing up this registration form. \nAs seats for these live sessions are limited\, participants shall kindly be accommodated on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nSpecial days such as this serve as loving reminders to renew our commitment to our sadhana and to offer our loving gratitude to the guru lineage. Love offerings as dakshina made in gratitude for the teachings are most welcome. \nFor any queries and further information please write to us at ahymsin@gmail.com
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/international-yoga-day-2026-hybrid-retreat/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events,Meditation,Special Retreats
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260319T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260326T120000
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SUMMARY:Navaratri Retreat – Cultivating the Divine Feminine
DESCRIPTION:During the sacred days of Navaratri (the nine nights)\, we will have Devi-Puja with akhanda (24 hours non-stop) recitation of the Lalita-sahasra-nama (Thousand Names of Divine Mother). One may come and join the daily morning and evening pujas\, join the recitation of the Lalita-sahasra-nama. Twelve priests preside over the pujas and the recitations\, which are offered both at the Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama and Sadhana Mandir Ashram. \nOur beloved Swami Veda Bharati has said\, “These events are charged with special spiritual energy and a very special time to renew your silence and sadhana.” \nIn this special retreat with Rabindra Sahu\, we will be learning about the principles of the Divine Feminine within the Nature and the entire Universe around us. Swamiji has also reminded us “to bring the feminine kindness\, compassion\, motherliness among all of us. This has nothing to do with the gender of the person undertaking the observance but rather it is for the enhancement of the motherliness in all of us.” \nWe will thereby learn how can we cultivate these divine feminine qualities within ourselves. All the participants will also get an opportunity to practice recitation of the Lalita-sahasra-nama.
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/navaratri-retreat-cultivating-the-divine-feminine-3/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events,Special Retreats,Study of Ancient Scriptures
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260315T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20250208T181527Z
CREATED:20250208T181517Z
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SUMMARY:Himalayan Yoga Tradition – Teacher Training Program Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Our Himalayan Yoga Tradition – Teacher Training Program (HYT-TTP) offers an integrated program of self-transformation leading to self-realization in the authentic tradition of Swami Rama of the Himalayas. HYT-TTP\, as its parent organization\, AHYMSIN\, is dedicated to making available the teachings of Swami Rama. \nOur program is a systematic\, sadhana-based program. “Sadhana” is a Sanskrit word which means undertaking a practice so as to cultivate and refine one’s character. The main goal of our program is to deepen the students’ sadhana so that they can transmit authentic yoga teachings to others\, not only from a storehouse of academic knowledge\, but also from a depth of personal experience. \nOur comprehensive curriculum offered through home study\, mentoring\, and ashram retreats presents all aspects of yoga and meditation in a spiritually inspiring context. The student’s progression through the home study is managed interactively and facilitated by an active discussion board\, each student being followed and supported by a mentor who is well versed in the tradition. \nThe HYT-TTP consists of 3 levels. Each level requires at least one year of study and practice. The student will progress through three study levels becoming gradually more aware of the subtle layers of personality. Swami Rama defined this growth process as the attainment of some degree of disentanglement from attachments\, allowing one to see that which s/he was previously “blind to”: \n\nLevel One – Awareness: exploration and self-acceptance\nLevel Two – Control: mindfulness and regulation of emotions\nLevel Three – Synthesis: harmonious whole personality\n\nFor more details\, kindly visit – www.HimalayanYogaTradition.com
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/10217/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events,Teacher Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260108T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260128T120000
DTSTAMP:20250202T135637Z
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SUMMARY:Mauni Amavasya Silence Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Mauni Amavasya (Silence Day) is an annual observance. The observation of Silence Day is a practice that Swami Veda Bharati invited us to practice. \nIn 2026\, Mauni Amavasya is 18 January. \nThere will be 21-day silence retreats at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Rishikesh\, India from 8 to 28 January 2026. Swami Ritavan Bharati and Adhikari Bhoi will be available to guide the silence participants. \n \nSwami Veda has said\, “…there is also an annual silence day in the traditions of India. It is called Mauni Amavasya. Mauni means ‘of or for silence’\, and amavasya means ‘no-moon day.’ \nIt occurs on the no-moon day of the Maagha month in the Hindu calendar when sun and moon are both supposed to enter the sign of Capricorn (makara rashi). \nIt is held in the tradition as the day when Manu\, the Archetypal Man first appeared on earth; he wedded Shata-roopa (She of a Hundred Beautiful Forms) and generated humankind.” \nAll silence retreats in the Himalayan Tradition are always guided and each participant is interviewed by a silence guide before the retreat may begin. Everyone is given a silence schedule to follow for the duration of the retreat. These schedules may vary among participants\, depending upon the prerequisites or health issues or other individual factors. You will also be given some articles and handouts to read. \nEveryone’s silence schedule will include the ashram morning and evening meditations\, morning joints and glands class and an afternoon relaxation practice session.  Schedules will also include breathing practices\, contemplative walking and japa. \nArrival and Departure Plans\nYou are strongly advised to arrive on campus two days before your retreat begins in order to rest\, get settled\, take care of any pending business\, get needed supplies etc. This is important. Only with rested body and a relaxed mind will you be able to enter a silent state of mind from the first day. \nYou should also plan to have at least one full day at the ashram at the end of your retreat before you leave or travel anywhere.  This is to allow time for making a gentle transition from silence to everyday life. \nAt the end of your retreat you will have an opportunity to debrief with your silence guide.  The silence guide will also advise you about ways to maintain some silence in everyday life.
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/mauni-amavasya-silence-retreat/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Silence
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251214T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251219T120000
DTSTAMP:20240907T181126Z
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Its Practice
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn his book Meditation and Its Practice\, Swami Rama of the Himalayas wrote: \n“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.” \n\nRecommended Readings:\n\nMeditation and Its Practice by Swami Rama\n“Beginning Meditation” in Night Birds by Swami Veda Bharati\nMeditation: Art and Science by Swami Veda Bharati\nAudio with book: Learn to Meditate (plus relaxation exercises) by Swami Veda Bharati.\nVideo: Treading the Path of Superconscious Meditation by Swami Rama\nThe Royal Path by Swami Rama\nHolistic Living Manual by Swami Rama\nConscious Living by Swami Rama\n\n\nRead More Information:\n\nAbout visiting the ashram – Accommodation\nAbout our other short-term upcoming events – Events\nAbout our ongoing short-term Ashram Immersion Program\nAbout how you may contribute towards the ashram – Donate
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/10091/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251109T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251122T120000
DTSTAMP:20250208T181303Z
CREATED:20250208T181010Z
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SUMMARY:Himalayan Yoga Tradition – Teacher Training Program Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Our Himalayan Yoga Tradition – Teacher Training Program (HYT-TTP) offers an integrated program of self-transformation leading to self-realization in the authentic tradition of Swami Rama of the Himalayas. HYT-TTP\, as its parent organization\, AHYMSIN\, is dedicated to making available the teachings of Swami Rama. \nOur program is a systematic\, sadhana-based program. “Sadhana” is a Sanskrit word which means undertaking a practice so as to cultivate and refine one’s character. The main goal of our program is to deepen the students’ sadhana so that they can transmit authentic yoga teachings to others\, not only from a storehouse of academic knowledge\, but also from a depth of personal experience. \nOur comprehensive curriculum offered through home study\, mentoring\, and ashram retreats presents all aspects of yoga and meditation in a spiritually inspiring context. The student’s progression through the home study is managed interactively and facilitated by an active discussion board\, each student being followed and supported by a mentor who is well versed in the tradition. \nThe HYT-TTP consists of 3 levels. Each level requires at least one year of study and practice. The student will progress through three study levels becoming gradually more aware of the subtle layers of personality. Swami Rama defined this growth process as the attainment of some degree of disentanglement from attachments\, allowing one to see that which s/he was previously “blind to”: \n\nLevel One – Awareness: exploration and self-acceptance\nLevel Two – Control: mindfulness and regulation of emotions\nLevel Three – Synthesis: harmonious whole personality\n\nFor more details\, kindly visit – www.HimalayanYogaTradition.com
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/himalayan-yoga-tradition-teacher-training-program-retreat-4/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events,Teacher Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251102T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251107T120000
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SUMMARY:Ha-tha Yoga as Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the classical yoga literature\, Hatha Yoga is consistently described as the science of utilizing all aspects of one’s personality: body\, breath and mind\, for the purpose of ascending to the heights of Raja Yoga in the experience of one-pointed awareness\, meditation and samadhi. \nUntil the prana enters the middle path [ of the sushumna stream]\,\nUntil the point [of concentration] becomes firm through the control of prana\,\nUntil one’s essence flows naturally and evenly in meditation\,\nTill then all your knowledge [of hatha] is myth\, hypocrisy\, and words. \n(Translated from Svatmarama’s Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Dr Usharbudh Arya in Philosophy of Hatha Yoga\, 1977). \nThis week long seminar will touch on the traditional approach of Hatha Yoga and the subtleties of practice as a pathway towards meditation and inner awareness as taught by Swami Veda Bharati.
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/ha-tha-yoga-as-meditation/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Hatha Yoga,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251026T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251031T120000
DTSTAMP:20250202T132806Z
CREATED:20250126T192212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T132806Z
UID:10000539-1761469200-1761912000@www.sadhakagrama.org
SUMMARY:Breath Retreat
DESCRIPTION:“One who has mastered the breath has discovered Superconsciousness.” — Swami Veda Bharati \nWithin the teachings of the Himalayan Tradition of Yoga Meditation\, the practice of breath and pranayama exercises is one of the most important preparations for experiencing the depths of the practice of meditation. \nSwamiji writes\, “Often we see a rush to learn advanced pranayamas. This is being done without training the breath\, without making it slow\, subtle\, deep. In our tradition there are multiple paths and exercises for achieving the full benefits from subtleties of breath.” \nIn the Himalayan Tradition\, preliminary to the practice of pranayama\, an emphasis is placed on correct posture to enable correct diaphragmatic breathing and the subtle elements of breath awareness as taught by the Himalayan sages. Mastery of these serves as a foundation for more advanced pranayamas\, which flow as a continuum into the practices of sense withdrawal\, concentration and meditation.\nThis special retreat with John Sellinger is a unique opportunity to learn the subtleties of breath practices. We will practice pranayamas thrice daily. The programme is open for both complete beginners and practitioners. There will be daily instructional sessions and theory/philosophy sessions about breath and pranayamas. Of greatest importance in the programme is the emphasis on guided personal practice. \n\nRecommended Readings:\n\nScience of Breath by Swami Rama\, Dr. Rudolph Ballentine\, and Dr. Alan Hymes.\nA Practical Guide to Holistic Health by Swami Rama\n Meditation and Its Practice by Swami Rama\nPath of Fire and Light (Vol. 2) by Swami Rama\nYogic Practices of the Himalayan Tradition as taught by H.H. Swami Rama of the Himalayas by Dr. Prakash Keshaviah\nWhat Really Is Pranayama? by Swami Veda Bharati\nDiaphragmatic Breathing by Swami Veda Bharati\n14 Breath and Meditation Practices by Swami Veda Bharati
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/breath-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Pranayama
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251019T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251025T120000
DTSTAMP:20250512T125643Z
CREATED:20250405T152032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T125643Z
UID:10000548-1760864400-1761393600@www.sadhakagrama.org
SUMMARY:Guru Disciple Relationship
DESCRIPTION:ॐ गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुर्गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः।\nगुरुः साक्षात्परं ब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः।। \nOm gurur brahmā gurur viṣṇur gurur devo maheśvaraḥ\,\nguruḥ sākṣāt paraṁ brahma tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ. \nOm. To that beautiful and benevolent Guru who is Brahmā\, the Creator\, Viṣṇu\, the Maintainer\, and Śiva\, the Great Lord through whom all things return to their origin. To that Guru who is the direct experience of Brahman\, salutations. \nअखण्ड-मण्डलाकारम् व्याप्तम् येन चराचरम्।\nतत्पदम् दर्शितम् येन तस्मै श्री गुरवे नमः॥ \nAkhaṇḍa-maṇḍalākāram vyāptam yena carācaram।\nTat padam darśitam yena\, tasmai śrī gurave namah॥ \nI pay obeisances to Sri Guru\, who revealed to me That state\, which pervades the entire unbroken circle (of creation)\, both moving and unmoving. \nहिरण्यगर्भादारब्धां शेषव्यासादिमध्यमाम्।\nस्वामिश्रीरामपादान्तां वन्दे गुरुपरम्पराम्॥३॥ \nhiraṇya-garbhād ārabdhāṁ śeṣa-vyāsādi-madhyamām\,\nsvāmi-śrī-rāma-pādāntāṁ vande guru-paramparām. \nOriginating from the Golden Womb (of light\, the guru-spirit)\, and (flowing) down through the medium of gurus like Śeṣa (Patañjali)\, Vyāsa and the rest\, ending at the feet of Śrī Swāmī Rāma\, that (unbroken stream of) succession\, I worship. \nOn the most special occasion of Gurudeva Swami Rama’s 100th birthday (25 October)\, let us come together to honour His Birth Centenary and delve deep into the meaning and significance of the Guru Prayer and the sacred relationship between a Guru and a disciple. \nJoin us for this satsanga with Rabindra Sahu\, as we come together to pay homage to the Guru Lineage on this special day. On the most auspicious day of 25 October 2025\, we will offer our prayers and practices through a 24-hours akhanda (non-stop) japa and meditation at the feet of our Gurudeva Swami Rama.
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/guru-disciple-relationship-3/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251012T123000
DTSTAMP:20250423T190157Z
CREATED:20250423T190157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T190157Z
UID:10000542-1759917600-1760272200@www.sadhakagrama.org
SUMMARY:Martial Art and Yoga Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The seminar will contain practical exercises of martial art movements\, yoga asanas and relaxation in a unique synthesis of Aikido and Yoga.\nWearing comfortable clothing is recommended. \nContact: info@beardi.com\nwww.beardi.com
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/martial-art-and-yoga-retreat/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Martial Art,Special Retreats
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250922T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20251001T120000
DTSTAMP:20250512T130905Z
CREATED:20240503T085621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T130905Z
UID:10000340-1758531600-1759320000@www.sadhakagrama.org
SUMMARY:Navaratri Retreat – Cultivating the Divine Feminine
DESCRIPTION:During the sacred days of Navaratri (the nine nights)\, we will have Devi-Puja with akhanda (24 hours non-stop) recitation of the Lalita-sahasra-nama (Thousand Names of Divine Mother). One may come and join the daily morning and evening pujas\, join the recitation of the Lalita-sahasra-nama. Twelve priests preside over the pujas and the recitations\, which are offered both at the Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama and Sadhana Mandir Ashram. \nOur beloved Swami Veda Bharati has said\, “These events are charged with special spiritual energy and a very special time to renew your silence and sadhana.” \nIn this special retreat with Rabindra Sahu\, we will be learning about the principles of the Divine Feminine within the Nature and the entire Universe around us. Swamiji has also reminded us “to bring the feminine kindness\, compassion\, motherliness among all of us. This has nothing to do with the gender of the person undertaking the observance but rather it is for the enhancement of the motherliness in all of us.” \nWe will thereby learn how can we cultivate these divine feminine qualities within ourselves. All the participants will also get an opportunity to practice recitation of the Lalita-sahasra-nama.
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/navaratri-retreat-cultivating-the-divine-feminine-5/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events,Special Retreats,Study of Ancient Scriptures
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250907T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250912T120000
DTSTAMP:20240907T181126Z
CREATED:20240519T142505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T181126Z
UID:10000531-1757235600-1757678400@www.sadhakagrama.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Its Practice
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn his book Meditation and Its Practice\, Swami Rama of the Himalayas wrote: \n“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.” \n\nRecommended Readings:\n\nMeditation and Its Practice by Swami Rama\n“Beginning Meditation” in Night Birds by Swami Veda Bharati\nMeditation: Art and Science by Swami Veda Bharati\nAudio with book: Learn to Meditate (plus relaxation exercises) by Swami Veda Bharati.\nVideo: Treading the Path of Superconscious Meditation by Swami Rama\nThe Royal Path by Swami Rama\nHolistic Living Manual by Swami Rama\nConscious Living by Swami Rama\n\n\nRead More Information:\n\nAbout visiting the ashram – Accommodation\nAbout our other short-term upcoming events – Events\nAbout our ongoing short-term Ashram Immersion Program\nAbout how you may contribute towards the ashram – Donate
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/10091/2025-09-07/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events,Meditation
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250720T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250725T120000
DTSTAMP:20240907T181126Z
CREATED:20240519T142505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T181126Z
UID:10000530-1753002000-1753444800@www.sadhakagrama.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Its Practice
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn his book Meditation and Its Practice\, Swami Rama of the Himalayas wrote: \n“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.” \n\nRecommended Readings:\n\nMeditation and Its Practice by Swami Rama\n“Beginning Meditation” in Night Birds by Swami Veda Bharati\nMeditation: Art and Science by Swami Veda Bharati\nAudio with book: Learn to Meditate (plus relaxation exercises) by Swami Veda Bharati.\nVideo: Treading the Path of Superconscious Meditation by Swami Rama\nThe Royal Path by Swami Rama\nHolistic Living Manual by Swami Rama\nConscious Living by Swami Rama\n\n\nRead More Information:\n\nAbout visiting the ashram – Accommodation\nAbout our other short-term upcoming events – Events\nAbout our ongoing short-term Ashram Immersion Program\nAbout how you may contribute towards the ashram – Donate
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/10091/2025-07-20/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events,Meditation
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250715
DTSTAMP:20250209T130606Z
CREATED:20250209T130606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T130606Z
UID:10000547-1752451200-1752537599@www.sadhakagrama.org
SUMMARY:Mahasamadhi Celebrations of Swami Veda Bharati
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/mahasamadhi-celebrations-of-swami-veda-bharati/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events,Special Retreats
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250620T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250622T120000
DTSTAMP:20250202T152516Z
CREATED:20250202T152516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T152516Z
UID:10000544-1750410000-1750593600@www.sadhakagrama.org
SUMMARY:What is Yoga? International Yoga Day Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Himalayan Tradition is a meditative (dhyana) tradition. All the practices\, including asanas are practiced to prepare oneself for meditation. Hatha yoga is taught as an integrated practice\, which includes centering\, correct breathing\, breath-awareness\, stretching sequences\, joints & glands movements\, asanas\, subtle-body relaxations\, pranayamas\, and meditation. There is a focus on not only positioning the body correctly\, but also on experiencing what is happening within. Asanas are performed with reverence and gentleness in the mind\, moving from outside inwards. \nHatha Yoga\, as taught within the Himalayan Tradition is understood as “a continuum” involving all the eight limbs of Raja yoga\, especially Ahimsa. \n  \nAs our beloved Swami Veda Bharati has said\, \n“What is this yoga? What is it? What are the signs of one practicing yoga? \nOn the very first sutra of the Yoga-sutras of Patanjali\, Vyasa\, the first and foremost sage commentator\, defines: \nYogah samadhih\nYoga [means] samadhi. \n‘Yogah samadhih’ is also in the logo of our organization AHYMSIN – the Association of Himalayan Yoga Meditation Societies International – with headquarters at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama in Rishikesh. \nThe most authentic ancient text of yoga speaks of it in these terms. \nThe most authentic ancient text of Ayurveda\, Charaka-samhita\, states: \nYogo moksha-pravartakah\nYoga is that which impels and grants spiritual liberation (moksha) \nSharira-sthana 1.137” \nThis International Yoga Day let us try to understand what truly and traditionally yoga is\, beyond the asanas\, as it is now popularly understood.
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/what-is-yoga-international-yoga-day-retreat-2/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250608T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250613T120000
DTSTAMP:20240907T181126Z
CREATED:20240519T142505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T181126Z
UID:10000529-1749373200-1749816000@www.sadhakagrama.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Its Practice
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn his book Meditation and Its Practice\, Swami Rama of the Himalayas wrote: \n“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.” \n\nRecommended Readings:\n\nMeditation and Its Practice by Swami Rama\n“Beginning Meditation” in Night Birds by Swami Veda Bharati\nMeditation: Art and Science by Swami Veda Bharati\nAudio with book: Learn to Meditate (plus relaxation exercises) by Swami Veda Bharati.\nVideo: Treading the Path of Superconscious Meditation by Swami Rama\nThe Royal Path by Swami Rama\nHolistic Living Manual by Swami Rama\nConscious Living by Swami Rama\n\n\nRead More Information:\n\nAbout visiting the ashram – Accommodation\nAbout our other short-term upcoming events – Events\nAbout our ongoing short-term Ashram Immersion Program\nAbout how you may contribute towards the ashram – Donate
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/10091/2025-06-08/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events,Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250518T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250523T120000
DTSTAMP:20240907T181126Z
CREATED:20240519T142505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T181126Z
UID:10000528-1747558800-1748001600@www.sadhakagrama.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Its Practice
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn his book Meditation and Its Practice\, Swami Rama of the Himalayas wrote: \n“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.” \n\nRecommended Readings:\n\nMeditation and Its Practice by Swami Rama\n“Beginning Meditation” in Night Birds by Swami Veda Bharati\nMeditation: Art and Science by Swami Veda Bharati\nAudio with book: Learn to Meditate (plus relaxation exercises) by Swami Veda Bharati.\nVideo: Treading the Path of Superconscious Meditation by Swami Rama\nThe Royal Path by Swami Rama\nHolistic Living Manual by Swami Rama\nConscious Living by Swami Rama\n\n\nRead More Information:\n\nAbout visiting the ashram – Accommodation\nAbout our other short-term upcoming events – Events\nAbout our ongoing short-term Ashram Immersion Program\nAbout how you may contribute towards the ashram – Donate
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/10091/2025-05-18/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events,Meditation
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250420T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250425T120000
DTSTAMP:20240907T181126Z
CREATED:20240519T142505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T181126Z
UID:10000527-1745139600-1745582400@www.sadhakagrama.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Its Practice
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn his book Meditation and Its Practice\, Swami Rama of the Himalayas wrote: \n“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.” \n\nRecommended Readings:\n\nMeditation and Its Practice by Swami Rama\n“Beginning Meditation” in Night Birds by Swami Veda Bharati\nMeditation: Art and Science by Swami Veda Bharati\nAudio with book: Learn to Meditate (plus relaxation exercises) by Swami Veda Bharati.\nVideo: Treading the Path of Superconscious Meditation by Swami Rama\nThe Royal Path by Swami Rama\nHolistic Living Manual by Swami Rama\nConscious Living by Swami Rama\n\n\nRead More Information:\n\nAbout visiting the ashram – Accommodation\nAbout our other short-term upcoming events – Events\nAbout our ongoing short-term Ashram Immersion Program\nAbout how you may contribute towards the ashram – Donate
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/10091/2025-04-20/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events,Meditation
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250330T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250406T120000
DTSTAMP:20240503T091348Z
CREATED:20240503T085153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T091348Z
UID:10000339-1743325200-1743940800@www.sadhakagrama.org
SUMMARY:Navaratri Retreat – Cultivating the Divine Feminine
DESCRIPTION:During the sacred days of Navaratri (the nine nights)\, we will have Devi-Puja with akhanda (24 hours non-stop) recitation of the Lalita-sahasra-nama (Thousand Names of Divine Mother). One may come and join the daily morning and evening pujas\, join the recitation of the Lalita-sahasra-nama. Twelve priests preside over the pujas and the recitations\, which are offered both at the Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama and Sadhana Mandir Ashram. \nOur beloved Swami Veda Bharati has said\, “These events are charged with special spiritual energy and a very special time to renew your silence and sadhana.” \nIn this special retreat with Rabindra Sahu\, we will be learning about the principles of the Divine Feminine within the Nature and the entire Universe around us. Swamiji has also reminded us “to bring the feminine kindness\, compassion\, motherliness among all of us. This has nothing to do with the gender of the person undertaking the observance but rather it is for the enhancement of the motherliness in all of us.” \nWe will thereby learn how can we cultivate these divine feminine qualities within ourselves. All the participants will also get an opportunity to practice recitation of the Lalita-sahasra-nama.
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/10049/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events,Special Retreats,Study of Ancient Scriptures
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTSTAMP:20250410T151437Z
CREATED:20240816T173220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T151437Z
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SUMMARY:25-Days Immersion into the Shri Lalita Sahasranaam
DESCRIPTION:The retreat will be an immersive study of Shri lalitha Sahasranaam (1000 names of Mother Divine). It will include daily Fire offerings\, philosophical sessions with contemplations on the 1000 names of mothers\, and chanting the sacred names of the Divine mother. This immersive 25-day retreat invites you to delve deeply into the essence of the Divine Feminine.
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/25-days-immersion-into-the-shri-lalita-sahasranaam/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events,Special Retreats
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250302T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250307T120000
DTSTAMP:20240907T181950Z
CREATED:20240815T195410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T181950Z
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SUMMARY:Signs of Spiritual Progress
DESCRIPTION:As students and initiates within the Himalayan Tradition of Yoga Meditation\, we often find ourselves in moments of self-enquiry\, questioning about our spiritual progress and growth. We wonder if we are truly advancing on our spiritual path\, or are we merely indulging and fulfilling the mind’s fantasies. \nOur beloved Swami Veda Bharati has taught us the importance and ways of identifying marks and signs that manifest in our everyday lives when we are making spiritual progress. His book of the same title will serve as a compass that helps us in navigating our individual spiritual journey with greater awareness and understanding. We will discover practical tools for ongoing self-enquiry that supports sincere discernment between true spiritual growth and the distractions of the mind. This will allow us to not only gauge our own growth but also to stay aligned with our ultimate spiritual goals. \nBased on Swamiji’s teachings\, this retreat with Rabindra Sahu is designed for all those spiritual seekers who wish to reflect upon\, assess and deepen their own personal spiritual progress. We will explore practical ways and methods that may help us in cultivating those choices and habits which will support our ongoing progress.
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/10126/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250209T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250301T090000
DTSTAMP:20240625T094327Z
CREATED:20240625T094004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T094327Z
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SUMMARY:Mantra and Purashcharana
DESCRIPTION:Swami Veda Bharati has said in his writing on ‘Mantra What and Why’\, “Mantra is a word or a series of words; it is a thought; it is a prayer\, but not in the sense in which the word “prayer” is used ordinarily\, but rather a linkage of our lower consciousness with the higher consciousness\, which we call the Divine Consciousness\, or the Divine Life-Force. A mantra is a sound-unit\, a thought-unit. It is a sound or a series of sounds given to a Yoga student or disciple to remember constantly for a specific spiritual purpose.” \nThose who have been graced with an initiation into a personal guru mantra within the Himalayan Tradition are connected to the Guru Lineage through their personal mantra. When an intensive practice of japa (mantra remembrance) of one’s own personal mantra is undertaken\, this connection with the Guru Lineage is strengthened within. \nUnder the guidance of Swami Ritavan Bharati\, the participants will undertake a sankalpa (resolve) to begin the practice of purashcharana of one’s own personal mantra. A purashcharana is the practice of repeating a mantra 125\,000 times plus 10 per cent with fire offerings (or 20 per cent without fire offerings)\, sometimes in a certain period of time. One makes a resolution and then japa is done faithfully every day until the 125\,000 is completed. The practice may be undertaken along with personal silence. Each participant will receive personal guidance from Swami Ritavan Bharati or one of the available mantra initiators. \nEveryday during the 21-days retreat from 9 Feb – 1 Mar\, there will be dedicated times for personal fire offerings\, silent japa\, one-on-one guidance from Swami Ritavan Bharati and Raghavendra Adiga about one’s personal practices\, and theory classes on ‘Mantra and Purashcharana’ with Raghavendra Adiga and Rabindra Sahu. \nIn 2025\, Mahashivaratri will be on 26 February and there will be special activities and pujas around the sacred occasion. There will be a yajna (fire offerings) with the current AHYMSIN Sangha Mantra (ॐ गं गणपतये नमः । Om Gaṁ Gaṇapataye Namaḥ ।). Special announcements regarding AHYMSIN Sangha Mantra will also be made at the same time. \nApplications for participation are invited from those family members who have received Mantra Initiation within the Himalayan Tradition. When applying\, the participants are requested to share about the following – \n\n\n\nDate and place of your mantra initiation\, and the name of the initiator.\nPracticed a purashcharana before? If yes\, please share details.\nPracticed silence before? If yes\, please share details.\nAnything else you would like to share with Swami Ritavan about your personal practice.
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/mantra-and-purashcharana/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events,Special Retreats
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250202T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250207T120000
DTSTAMP:20240815T195123Z
CREATED:20240815T195123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T195123Z
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SUMMARY:Who am I?
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/who-am-i/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250119T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250129T120000
DTSTAMP:20240907T181335Z
CREATED:20240518T154415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T181335Z
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SUMMARY:Mauni Amavasya Silence Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Mauni Amavasya (Silence Day) is an annual observance. The observation of Silence Day is a practice that Swami Veda Bharati invited us to practice. \nIn 2025\, Mauni Amavasya is 29 January. \nThere will be 7-day silence retreats at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Rishikesh\, India from 19 to 29 January 2025. Swami Ritavan Bharati and Adhikari Bhoi will be available to guide the silence participants. \n \nSwami Veda has said\, “…there is also an annual silence day in the traditions of India. It is called Mauni Amavasya. Mauni means ‘of or for silence’\, and amavasya means ‘no-moon day.’ \nIt occurs on the no-moon day of the Maagha month in the Hindu calendar when sun and moon are both supposed to enter the sign of Capricorn (makara rashi). \nIt is held in the tradition as the day when Manu\, the Archetypal Man first appeared on earth; he wedded Shata-roopa (She of a Hundred Beautiful Forms) and generated humankind.” \nAll silence retreats in the Himalayan Tradition are always guided and each participant is interviewed by a silence guide before the retreat may begin. Everyone is given a silence schedule to follow for the duration of the retreat. These schedules may vary among participants\, depending upon the prerequisites or health issues or other individual factors. You will also be given some articles and handouts to read. \nEveryone’s silence schedule will include the ashram morning and evening meditations\, morning joints and glands class and an afternoon relaxation practice session.  Schedules will also include breathing practices\, contemplative walking and japa. \nArrival and Departure Plans\nYou are strongly advised to arrive on campus two days before your retreat begins in order to rest\, get settled\, take care of any pending business\, get needed supplies etc. This is important. Only with rested body and a relaxed mind will you be able to enter a silent state of mind from the first day. \nYou should also plan to have at least one full day at the ashram at the end of your retreat before you leave or travel anywhere.  This is to allow time for making a gentle transition from silence to everyday life. \nAt the end of your retreat you will have an opportunity to debrief with your silence guide.  The silence guide will also advise you about ways to maintain some silence in everyday life.
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/10077/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events,Special Retreats
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250112T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250117T120000
DTSTAMP:20240907T181126Z
CREATED:20240519T142505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T181126Z
UID:10000526-1736672400-1737115200@www.sadhakagrama.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Its Practice
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn his book Meditation and Its Practice\, Swami Rama of the Himalayas wrote: \n“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.” \n\nRecommended Readings:\n\nMeditation and Its Practice by Swami Rama\n“Beginning Meditation” in Night Birds by Swami Veda Bharati\nMeditation: Art and Science by Swami Veda Bharati\nAudio with book: Learn to Meditate (plus relaxation exercises) by Swami Veda Bharati.\nVideo: Treading the Path of Superconscious Meditation by Swami Rama\nThe Royal Path by Swami Rama\nHolistic Living Manual by Swami Rama\nConscious Living by Swami Rama\n\n\nRead More Information:\n\nAbout visiting the ashram – Accommodation\nAbout our other short-term upcoming events – Events\nAbout our ongoing short-term Ashram Immersion Program\nAbout how you may contribute towards the ashram – Donate
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/10091/2025-01-12/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250105T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250110T120000
DTSTAMP:20240519T141042Z
CREATED:20240519T141042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T141042Z
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SUMMARY:Systems within Personality
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/systems-within-personality/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241208T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241213T120000
DTSTAMP:20240129T213007Z
CREATED:20231202T152244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T213007Z
UID:10000333-1733648400-1734091200@www.sadhakagrama.org
SUMMARY:Meditation and Its Practice
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn his book Meditation and Its Practice\, Swami Rama of the Himalayas wrote: \n“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.” \n\nRecommended Readings:\n\nMeditation and Its Practice by Swami Rama\n“Beginning Meditation” in Night Birds by Swami Veda Bharati\nMeditation: Art and Science by Swami Veda Bharati\nAudio with book: Learn to Meditate (plus relaxation exercises) by Swami Veda Bharati.\nVideo: Treading the Path of Superconscious Meditation by Swami Rama\nThe Royal Path by Swami Rama\nHolistic Living Manual by Swami Rama\nConscious Living by Swami Rama\n\n\nRead More Information:\n\nAbout visiting the ashram – Accommodation\nAbout our other short-term upcoming events – Events\nAbout our ongoing short-term Ashram Immersion Program\nAbout how you may contribute towards the ashram – Donate
URL:https://www.sadhakagrama.org/event/meditation-and-its-practice-2/2024-12-08/
LOCATION:Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam\, Virpur Khurd\, Virbhadra Road\, P. O Pashulok\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249203\, India
CATEGORIES:Ashram Events,Meditation
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ORGANIZER;CN="AHYMSIN":MAILTO:ahymsin@ahymsin.org
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