Preparations for Yoga Nidra "From silence, we begin and into silence, we merge and re-enter, but we never quite forget our origin in silence. Every night we tire of the noise of the day and we enter the silence of sleep involuntarily. The only difference is that the yogi sleeps consciously, but the common […]
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 […]
Sharing the essential wisdom and living practices of yoga’s major paths: Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga, etc. In today’s modern times, we have done so much research on matter, mind, and energy, yet we have not discovered the ways and methods of attaining happiness and loving others selflessly. The search for truth […]
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 […]
The practice of Surya Namaskara consists of a succession of twenty four Hatha Yoga postures done in a smooth flow according to a specific progression. Since it came into manifestation, this practice has been closely associated with the attitude of devotion and worship and can be experienced as a form of prayer involving movement and […]
Mantra is very central to meditation practice. In the Himalayan Tradition of Yoga Meditation, the mantra stands as a representative of the eternal silence, the abode of the Lord of Life within. In the Mundaka Upanishad, it is mentioned that “In the tree of life, there sits two eternal birds and they can never […]
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 2024, Mauni Amavasya is 9 February. There will be 7-day silence retreats at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Rishikesh, India from 3 - February, 2024. Swami Ritavan Bharati and Adhikari Bhoi will […]
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 2022, Mauni Amavasya is 1st February. In 2023, Mauni Amavasya is 21st January. In 2024, Mauni Amavasya is 9th February. Swami Veda has said, “…there is also an annual silence day in the traditions of India. […]
Yoga Meditation Identifies You as a Spiritual Seeker These things are absolutely necessary to be a spiritual seeker: to be ever wakeful and constantly aware of realizing one's aim. to be careful about the right use of time. to make the right use of every situation and circumstance in life. to regulate the breath to […]