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 […]
The Himalayan Yoga Meditation Netherlands Society (HYMNS) will be offering several programs and satsangs, both in Dutch and English, throughout 2026. This will include - Reading Circle on Zoom with Louise Molenkamp van Loon Weekend Retreat with Swami Ma Tripurashakti Bharati and Uta Bisseswar from 8 - 10 May, 2026 (https://yoga-hymns.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/weekend-mei-2026.pdf ) Himalayan Yoga Weekend […]
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 […]
Beginning with the lessons that Yama, Lord of Death, taught to his star pupil Nachiketa in the Katha Upanishad, Swami Rama’s beautiful book, Sacred Journey, uncovers many valuable secrets of inner transformation. We will work together through talks and discussion as we move through this book. Much time will be spent in satsanga format, talking […]