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 […]
When: 28-31 August 2025 Where: Hotel Balance, Les Granges, Switzerland Programme: This retreat invites you to immerse yourself in Silence surrounded by the majestic mountains of the Valais region, with panoramic views of snow-capped peaks. Each day of the retreat includes a combination of guided and silent meditation sessions, gentle hatha yoga classes, guided deep […]
Welcome to the Netherlands for a full week Silence Retreat With Swami Ma Tripurashakti Bharati, Pierre Lefebvre and Uta Bisseswar 19 - 26 September 2025 For information and registration, you are very welcome to contact: info@yoga-hymns.nl or visit - www.yoga-hymns.nl
We are delighted to share with you the invitation for The Himalayan Yoga Meditation Center of Mallorca's most iconic retreat, held in October 2025, at the Monastery of Santa Lucia in Mallorca, Spain. The theme of the retreat would be Mantra, Meditation, and Silence. May the Grace of the Guru and Tradition guide us. Fernando […]
A Residential Silence Retreat with the teachers of the Himalayan Yoga Institute of Florence, Oasi Divin Maestro, Camaldoli, Italy. The healing power of Silence, in action, word and thought, gives us a deeper understanding of ourselves. Diving into Silence leads us to witness, with deeper awareness, the nature of our mind, allowing it to calm […]
Mauni Amavasya (Silence Day) is an annual observance. The observation of Silence Day is a practice that Swami Veda Bharati invited us to practice. In 2026, Mauni Amavasya is 18 January. There 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 […]
Mauni Amavasya (Silence Day) is an annual observance. The observation of Silence Day is a practice that Swami Veda Bharati invited us to practice. In 2026, Mauni Amavasya is 18th January. Swami 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 […]
2025 marked a meaningful milestone: the 100th birth anniversary of Swami Rama. Practitioners have been deepening their sadhana-through trainings in India and steady personal practice in daily life. In 2026, the AHYMSIN Sangha Gathering will offer new practice guidance for the coming three years (including mantra practice) shared by Swami Ritavanji in that living stream […]
EMBRACING SILENCE RETREAT IN THE SWISS ALPS, with John Sellinger and Michael Kissener When: 11-17 May 2026 Where: Schweibenalp, Centre of Unity, Brienz In our daily lives, we are constantly mentally occupied with sensory impressions, information, developments, and various activities. This retreat offers the opportunity to completely withdraw from the hustle and bustle of everyday […]