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 […]
The Inner Battlefield and the Path of the Warrior within Friday 5th – Monday 8th December 2025 Baan Phu Waan, Sampran, Thailand ‘Learn to create the inner strength through selfless action rooted in non-attachment and neutralized mind – the timeless wisdom of Bhagavad Gita’ Our humble invitation for those who seek peace and happiness to […]
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 […]
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 […]
We are delighted to share with you all that the dates for the next AHYMSIN Sangha Gathering in 2026 have now been finalised. Swami Ritavan extends his personal invitations to all members of the Guru family. It would be lovely to receive your beautiful presence at the ashram for this once in three years event. […]
A Day of Celebration - May, 16th 2026 35th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Himalayan Yoga Institute of Florence & 20 Years of the Italian Teacher Training Programme at Villa Vrindavana, San Casciano Val di Pesa, Florence, Italy This year marks two important milestones for the Himalayan Yoga Institute of Florence: 35 years since […]
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. Our program is a systematic, sadhana-based program. “Sadhana” is a Sanskrit […]
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 […]