AHYMSIN

Guru Disciple Relationship
2025-10-19 09:00 - 2025-10-25 12:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
ॐ गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुर्गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः।
गुरुः साक्षात्परं ब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः।।
Om gurur brahmā gurur viṣṇur gurur devo maheśvaraḥ,
guruḥ sākṣāt paraṁ brahma tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ.
Om. 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.
अखण्ड-मण्डलाकारम् व्याप्तम् येन चराचरम्।
तत्पदम् दर्शितम् येन तस्मै श्री गुरवे नमः॥
Akhaṇḍa-maṇḍalākāram vyāptam yena carācaram।
Tat padam darśitam yena, tasmai śrī gurave namah॥
I pay obeisances to Sri Guru, who revealed to me That state, which pervades the entire unbroken circle (of creation), both moving and unmoving.
हिरण्यगर्भादारब्धां शेषव्यासादिमध्यमाम्।
स्वामिश्रीरामपादान्तां वन्दे गुरुपरम्पराम्॥३॥
hiraṇya-garbhād ārabdhāṁ śeṣa-vyāsādi-madhyamām,
svāmi-śrī-rāma-pādāntāṁ vande guru-paramparām.
Originating 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.
On 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.
Join 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.

Mantra, Meditation, and Silence Retreat in Spain
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-26 | Monastery of Santa Lucia, Mallorca, Spain
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 Sanchez & Atma Aina Bonet are both long term initiates, practitioners, and teachers within the Himalayan Tradition. They have both received the vows of vanaprastha from Swami Ritavan Bharati.
For more information, you may contact The Himalayan Yoga Meditation Center of Mallorca directly at atma63@gmail.com or contact them on Facebook.

Breath Retreat
2025-10-26 09:00 - 2025-10-31 12:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
“One who has mastered the breath has discovered Superconsciousness.” — Swami Veda Bharati
Within 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.
Swamiji 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.”
In 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.
This 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.

Recommended Readings:

Science of Breath by Swami Rama, Dr. Rudolph Ballentine, and Dr. Alan Hymes.
A Practical Guide to Holistic Health by Swami Rama
Meditation and Its Practice by Swami Rama
Path of Fire and Light (Vol. 2) by Swami Rama
Yogic Practices of the Himalayan Tradition as taught by H.H. Swami Rama of the Himalayas by Dr. Prakash Keshaviah
What Really Is Pranayama? by Swami Veda Bharati
Diaphragmatic Breathing by Swami Veda Bharati
14 Breath and Meditation Practices by Swami Veda Bharati

Ha-tha Yoga as Meditation
2025-11-02 09:00 - 2025-11-07 12:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
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.
Until the prana enters the middle path [ of the sushumna stream],
Until the point [of concentration] becomes firm through the control of prana,
Until one’s essence flows naturally and evenly in meditation,
Till then all your knowledge [of hatha] is myth, hypocrisy, and words.
(Translated from Svatmarama’s Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Dr Usharbudh Arya in Philosophy of Hatha Yoga, 1977).
This 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.

Living Yoga: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life in Malaysia
2025-11-07 09:00 - 2025-11-09 16:30 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur)
A 3-Day Immersive Course on Purpose, Practice and Inner Peace
Join us for a meaningful weekend of reflection, learning, and gentle transformation through the lens of traditional yoga with Rabindra Sahu in Malaysia.

Himalayan Yoga Tradition – Teacher Training Program Retreat
2025-11-09 09:00 - 2025-11-22 12:00, 2026-03-15 09:00 - 2026-03-28 12:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
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 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.
Our 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.
The 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”:

Level One – Awareness: exploration and self-acceptance
Level Two – Control: mindfulness and regulation of emotions
Level Three – Synthesis: harmonious whole personality

For more details, kindly visit – www.HimalayanYogaTradition.com

Breath, Balance and Beyond… Yoga for a Sustainable Life in Sabah, Malaysia
2025-11-14 - 2025-11-16 | Zen Garden Resort, Malaysia, KM 2, Jln Mohimboyon Kibas, 89300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
We warmly invite you to join our 2025 Retreat — a time of renewal, reflection, and inner peace.
Guided by Rabindra Sahu from Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram (SRSG), Rishikesh, India, this retreat offers an opportunity to experience timeless wisdom in a practical and heartfelt way. Through breathwork, yoga practices, and meditative guidance, you will explore how balance on the mat can inspire balance in daily living.
Take this time to recharge your body, refresh your mind, and reconnect with your spirit.
Spaces are limited — reserve your place today and gift yourself this journey inward.
For more information, you may contact the Himalayan Yoga Science Society Sabah directly via Email or contact them on phone:
Datin Judy Rajah: +6012 825 2809
Sukumaran Vanugopal: +6013 863 0007
Elisa: +6012 870 0676
You may also want to follow them on Facebook to learn more about their activities.

Peace, the Fruit of Silence: A Residential Silence Retreat in Italy
2025-11-20 - 2025-11-23 | Camaldoli, Italy, Camaldoli, Italy
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 down and turn inward. The proposed practices (hatha yoga, pranayama, relaxation, meditation, contemplative walking, etc.) will help us to dive deeper towards the centre of silence, immersed in the location of Camaldoli’s forest.
“However, it is not Silence if you are silent because you happen to be alone!
Silence is silence when you have the intention, make the sankalpa, to keep a spiritual silence and then your mind is filled with spiritual contemplation and mantra, whether sitting, eating, bathing, lying down or running”. Swami Veda Bharati.
For more information, you may contact the Himalayan Yoga Institute of Florence directly at segreteria@himalayanyogainstitute.it or follow them on Facebook and Instagram. You may also visit their website.

Yoga of Action in Thailand
2025-12-05 - 2025-12-08 | Baan Phu Waan Pastoral Training Centre, Thailand
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 learn the ancient wisdom and practice integrated yoga (asana, relaxation, pranayama and meditation) together, under the guidance of two outstanding teachers, Shi Hong and Pandit Priyadarshana (Pierre Lefebvre) from Himalayan Yoga Meditation, an authentic tradition from India
Registration fee: Bt7,000/person for twin room, Bt8,500/person for single room (including accommodation and all meals) – “we request our friends to consider making some donations to support us according to your capacity as the registration fee only cover some of the costs”.
Interested person please contact ahymsinthailand@gmail.com
Facebook: Ahymsinthailand Himalayanyoga
Mobile contact +6681-932-5413
May Guru blessings be with you always.

Mauni Amavasya Silence Retreat
2026-01-08 09:00 - 2026-01-28 12:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
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 will be available to guide the silence participants.

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 silence’, and amavasya means ‘no-moon day.’
It 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).
It 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.”
All 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.
Everyone’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.
Arrival and Departure Plans
You 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.
You 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.
At 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.

Mauni Amavasya (Silence Day)
2026-01-18 | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
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 silence’, and amavasya means ‘no-moon day.’
It 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).
It 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.”
He has further explained that the practice of silence is not limited to Indian spiritual traditions only – “On the other hand, if you prefer to be true to some western tradition you may research if there was a day sacred to Harpokrates, the Greek god of silence whose statues have been found as far away as the Gandhara country (present day Afghanistan). Harpokrates was derived from the Egyptian god Harpa-khruti, the child Horus, representing the daily new born sun, the source of light.
Of course, there is an amplitude of Christian saints who have taught silence and there are numerous monasteries of various orders dedicated to silence.”
He further has shared that – “…I would like many of my friends to set aside at least one day to share the silence with me just as you have shared the full moon day for an hour each month for more than a decade now.
…If you plan from now, you can arrange your worldly affairs in such a way that they do not interfere with your one-day vow of silence.
On that day, no driving (except for emergencies), no TV, no conversation, just self-observation, contemplation, japa and learning (1) to give love in silence while (2) learning to love silence.
May I ask all our swamis, initiators, spiritual advisers, teachers, centre leaders to kindly popularize this concept and take this year to prepare the people to undertake this one-day vow of silence.”
This sacred day is celebrated at SRSG by all ashramites and visiting sadhakas as well as globally by the AHYMSIN community.

Recommended Readings:

Silence (Vol. 1) by Swami Veda Bharati
Silence (Vol. 2) by Swami Veda Bharati
Motto for All Future Silence Days by Swami Veda Bharati

AHYMSIN Sangha Gathering 2026
2026-03-01 09:00 - 2026-03-10 21:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
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. Do remember to mark your calendars and plan to come to Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram in Rishikesh between 1-10 March, 2026 for another inspiring and transformative immersion into the timeless teachings of the Himalayan Masters.
Invitation from Swami Ritavan Bharati:
“I would like to extend again the invitation to continue living in the vasudeva principle, the principle of the in-dweller, the single in-dwelling deity, the in-dwelling force.” – Swami Veda Bharati
With overflowing joy and profound gratitude, we extend a heartfelt invitation to our worldwide sangha to our next Sangha Gathering in 2026. Our theme for 2026-29 will be “vasudeva sarvam”—That indwelling One is All. There is no other in relation-to, or conditioned-by.
One of the many ways the word “Vasudeva” is translated in Bhagavad-gita is the “indwelling deity.” This is closely related to the word “vasu,” meaning “all places,” for all places are dwelling places of divinity. Vasu is also the “hamsa”, that swan of the universal prana dwelling every-where in every-thing. “Vasu-mana” is also one of the thousand names of the Divine. Vasu-mana means beautiful mind, a mind that dwells as light in Being, and therefore, Vasu is the beautiful, light-filled, indwelling force.
May your mind be vasu-mana, not this “me”, this little individuated mind, but mind as it is linked to the minds of the whole universe. One mind-wave meeting another mind-wave in this oceanic-wave-field, and the two become one. When your individual mind touches that universal mind, “samasthi-chitta”, the senses of time and space dissolve. There is a force that acts through the force-field called “mind”, where space and time cease and some other force flows. This is the “Guru-force”.
When we live by the in-dweller principle, we know that spirit in all beings is one. We must not be satisfied by merely speaking of it superficially. We must live by it in our relationships with all beings.
The 2026 Sangha Gathering would be an opportunity to learn to allow all your acts to be acts of compassion onto all living beings. Learn to recognise the oneness of the in-dwelling spirit within ourselves and within all living beings. Quite often we get fearful of the other, we get angry at the other and we get defensive in front of the other. Who is fearful of whom? Who is angry at whom? Who needs to defend whom against whom? We are not there yet, let’s embark on this journey together.
Swamiji says, “[Learn to] cultivate a sweet sentiment. It is not an act of compassion, nor is it a repression; it is an act of cultivating a beautiful sentiment. For if the in-dwelling spirit is one, at whom am I being angry? Ask yourself that question, and that would help you to overcome the strong urge towards violence.”
We pursue relationships for pleasure, fulfillment and security, regardless of the nature of the relationship. The ‘Vasudeva principle’ is an invitation towards conquest of the urge to use other living beings for your pleasure. Conquest of the urge to use others as your safety valves. Both are violations of the principle of the one, indwelling spirit. Not only that, but you are then seeing every living being as your kith and kin – lovable. So when you come upon an ant or a bug, know the oneness of the in-dwelling spirit. Let your heart be filled with love and compassion.
This oneness being within us all, I hope to see all members of the Guru’s family at the same place, at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, at the same time, from March 1 – 10, 2026.

We are members in the spiritual body of the Gurus. Their life-force, their grace flows through us. Our own minds grow in this grace only when we remember that in all our work we are serving as members, as organs, of that Spirit. – Swami Veda Bharati
As constituents of this Sangha, this body of the Guru, we aspire to come together regularly for the pursuit of our spiritual goals, to take stock of our progress, as well as chart the way ahead to prepare ourselves for a deeper commitment to our sadhana, and to the Mission.
This AHYMSIN Sangha Gathering from 1-10 March 2026 will mark the beginning of our sangha practice based on this theme of “vasudeva sarvam”.
As we prepare for the Sangha Gathering, we are happy to share details on the various activities:

Yajna (fire offering) and Purnahuti (conclusion of the practice) of the current AHYMSIN Sangha Mantra—akhandamandalakaram mantra.
Swami Ritavan will guide the AHYMSIN Sangha into the new practices for the next 3 years.
Yajna and Japa with the new AHYMSIN Sangha Mantra.
Receive many blessings and a beautiful meditation shawl from Swami Ritavan and the Guru Lineage.
Special Sessions on our theme – “vasudeva sarvam—That indwelling One is All” with Swami Ritavan and other senior teachers.
Guided Meditations with Swami Ritavan and members of the AHYMSIN Spiritual Committee in the Initiation Room
Opportunity for silence practice and guidance on deepening one’s personal practices.
Advanced classes on Hatha yoga, Pranayama, Contemplative Walking with senior teachers.
Group Discussions on the Mission of AHYMSIN
AHYMSIN Executive Committee Elections
An excursion and pilgrimage to an ancient temple.
Cultural Programmes
Celebration of the Festival of Colors – Holi!!

We also take this opportunity to express our encouragement to participants who would like to arrive a couple of days prior to, and/or to stay beyond, the gathering to deepen their practice.
Registration for the gathering is open (only for initiates). As many of our family members have already confirmed their presence for the gathering, only limited spots are now remaining. If you would like to join the gathering, kindly reach out to us soon at ahymsin@gmail.com
We lovingly await for the pleasure of your divine presence at the gathering.
In service of the Guru Lineage,
Divya, AHYMSIN Office,
Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama

Editor’s Note:
Swami Veda Bharati has often emphasised the ‘Vasudeva Principle’ to the global sangha as 40-days and yearly practices. In 2026, Swami Ritavan Bharati will give a new sangha practice to the worldwide community, in line with the ‘Vasudeva Principle’.
Apart from teachings on the theme of the gathering—Vasudeva Principle, there will be opportunity for personal guidance, silence, community and personal fire offerings, a pilgrimage to an ancient temple, presentations on SRSG and AHYMSIN activities, and to attend classes with senior teachers and initiators.
Spaces for the Sangha Gathering are limited. Kindly reach out to the AHYMSIN Office at ahymsin@gmail.com for more information and to reserve your space for the Gathering.

A Day of Celebration in Italy
2026-03-14 | Villa Vrindavana, San Casciano Val di Pesa, Florence, Italy, San Casciano Val di Pesa,, Florence, Italy
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 the Foundation of the Institute, strongly wanted by Swami Rama, and 20 years of the Italian Teacher Training Programme, highly requested by Swami Veda.
On this auspicious occasion, we joyfully invite all friends, members and practitioners of the Himalayan Tradition (from Italy and beyond!) to join us in celebrating this special moment.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, May 16th, at Villa Vrindavana, a magical place full of energy on the hills of Florence, to spend a day of celebration, sharing, and joy together.
Reservation required.
For more information and registration, kindly write to: segreteria@himalayanyogainstitute.it

Navaratri Retreat – Cultivating the Divine Feminine
2026-03-19 09:00 - 2026-03-26 12:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
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.
Our 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.”
In 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.”
We 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.

AHYMSIN Korea Silence Retreat 2026
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-14 | Naewonjeongsa Templestay, 80, Eomgwangsan-ro 40beon-gil, Seo-gu, Busan, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
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 of practice. AHYMSIN Korea warmly invites you to a structured Silence Retreat at a serene Korean Buddhist temple in Busan, guided by Swami Ritavanji and visiting teachers of the Himalayan Tradition.
The retreat is offered in two consecutive parts:

Weekend Silence Retreat (2 nights / 3 days)
Intensive Silence Retreat (4 nights/5 days)

Participants joining the intensive retreat are encouraged to attend the weekend retreat first to settle into the rhythm of silence.

Busan Retreat: Friday, May 8, 3:00 PM – Thursday, May 14, 12:30 PM
Seoul Workshop: Saturday, May 16, 10:00 AM – Sunday, May 17, 6:00 PM

Meditation and Silence Retreat in Switzerland
2026-05-11 - 2026-05-17
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 life for a few days, to turn our attention inward, and to explore our own inner dimensions. We can learn to understand ourselves better and find access to the transformative and healing power of silence.
Silence inspires
Silence is creative
In silence we find peace
As soon as the restlessness of the mind ceases, we perceive the sound of silence.
For more information, kindly visit the event page at – https://schweibenalp.ch/detail/?seminarId=%204566d826-3213-4cdf-b41c-478b611b0e64
You may also read more about the event at – https://www.ahymsin.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Embracing-Silence-Retreat-in-Switzerland.pdf
Registration by: 28th of February 2026
Contact us: ahymsinch@gmail.com (Lea and Anna)
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Sacred Journey: A Satsanga for Inner Transformation
2026-05-31 18:30 - 19:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | Online via Zoom
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 with each other, listening, and reflecting.
This is a place where you can come to join noble companionship—supportive community—to help nourish and steady you on your spiritual path.
When – Every Second Sunday at 18:30 India Time. Beginning on 22 March 2026
Medium – Online via zoom
Kindly Contact ahymsin@gmail.com for registration and more information.
Donations are welcome.

About the Workshop Leader

Randall Krause is a Senior Teacher and Mentor in the Himalayan Yoga Meditation Tradition.
He has been an initiate for more than 30 years and spent much time learning closely from Swami Veda Bharati. He also often personally served Swamiji in India and America. He has taught the Himalayan Tradition in the USA, Europe, India (at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama), and Thailand and Taiwan. Randall has closely studied “Sadhana in Applied Spirituality” and experimented with applying the principles in his own life.

International Yoga Day 2026 Hybrid Retreat
2026-06-20 - 2026-06-21 | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
An Invitation for a Virtual Sangha Retreat
On 21st June 2026 we will celebrate the 12th International Yoga Day.

Since 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.
Our 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.
About the International Yoga Day, Swami Veda has said,
“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.
On 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.”
The day is also marked as Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year.
In 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:
“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.”
With 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)
In this two-day hybrid retreat on 20th and 21st June (Saturday and Sunday), 2026 we come together in practice, inspiration, stillness and meditation.
Swami Ritavan Bharati shall guide and inspire us into deeper and subtler aspects of yoga, silence and meditation.
We will also be guided by our ashram and international teachers in practice sessions and reflections on yoga philosophy.
Program Schedule:
All timing mentioned in Indian Standard Time, kindly adjust to your local time. Live from SRSG.
June 20th, 2026 – Saturday

5:30 to 7:00 AM IST: Morning Joints and Glands exercises with Ramprakash Das and Pt Deepak
7:30 to 9:00 PM IST: Living Purposefully – Yoga in Daily Life with Rabindra Sahu

June 21st, 2026 – Sunday: International Yoga Day

5:30 to 7:00 AM IST: Stillness in Sun Salutation: Summer Solstice Inspiration and Practice with Pierre Lefebvre (Pt Priyadarshan)
3:00 to 4:30 PM IST: Ashtanga Yoga: Walking on the Royal Path with John Sellinger
7:30 to 9:00 PM IST: What Can Yoga Grant: Inspiration and Meditation with Swami Ritavan Bharati

To join the program please pre-register yourself by signing up this registration form.
As seats for these live sessions are limited, participants shall kindly be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Special 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.
For any queries and further information please write to us at ahymsin@gmail.com

Annual 40-Days Spiritual Festival
2026-06-20 - 2026-07-29
Plan now for what spiritual improvements you will make in the next 40-days, in the next one year, in the next five years…

Each summer during the 40 days that precede Guru Purnima, sadhakas are invited to participate in the 40-Day Spiritual Festival, to expand and refine one’s sadhana.
In 2026, the 40-Day Spiritual Festival will begin on 20th June and will end on 29th July, which is Guru Purnima.
These 40 days are celebrated wherever you are.
“We are all here for a purpose; it is an on-going spiritual process. We are all here for spiritual liberation and serving that mission. For that purpose we are purifying ourselves of our pride and ego. For these reasons we train ourselves in constant self-observation: to see oneself, to hear oneself to develop this internal dialogue. I have used one criterion for all my thoughts, my words, and my actions: ‘Is this conducive to spiritual liberation.’” – Swami Veda Bharati
It is a time to contemplate (and talk with others about) the many ways you can participate.
For more information you may visit https://www.ahymsin.org/annual-40-days-spiritual-festival/

Guru – Disciple Relationship
2026-07-12 08:00 - 2026-07-17 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
In Honor of our beloved Swami Veda Bharati ji’s Mahasamadhi

ॐ गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुर्गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः।
गुरुः साक्षात्परं ब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः।।
Om gurur brahmā gurur viṣṇur gurur devo maheśvaraḥ,
guruḥ sākṣāt paraṁ brahma tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ.
Om. 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.
On 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.
Join 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.
In 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.
“What is a Guru? A magnet. What is a disciple? A few needles.” — Swami Veda Bharati
On 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.

Recommended Readings:

Book – Guru Disciple Relationship Vol 1 by Swami Veda Bharati
Book – Guru Disciple Relationship Vol 2 by Swami Veda Bharati

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Mahasamadhi Celebrations of Swami Veda Bharati
2026-07-14 | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
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.
Swami 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.
Born 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.
As 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.

Guru Purnima Pujas & Celebrations
2026-07-21 - 2026-07-29 | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
ॐ गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुर्गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः।
गुरुः साक्षात्परं ब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः
Om gurur brahmā gurur viṣṇur gurur devo maheśvaraḥ,
guruḥ sākṣāt paraṁ brahma tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ.
Om. 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.
“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
On 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.
This 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.
Join us on this auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima in our heartfelt offering to Gurudeva Swami Rama and Swami Veda Bharati ji, live from Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Rishikesh on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/live/qr5Ga7phA6g 🌸🌸🙏🙏
Date: 29 July 2026 Time: 10:00 AM India time

Gurukulam Program: Admissions Open for 2026
2026-07-29 - 2027-07-01 | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
Swami Rama Dhyana Gurukulam
Admissions Now Open for 2026-27 Session
One-Year Residential Program in the Himalayan Yoga Meditation Tradition

As the season of holidays spreads its warmth, we are delighted to bring forth some exciting news. We are pleased to announce that the Gurukulam program is now accepting applications for the session of 2026-27. This sacred one-year spiritual journey will commence on 29 July 2025, the auspicious day of Guru Purnima (Ashadha Shukla Purnima, the Full Moon Day dedicated to the Guru Force). Seekers of the ancient Himalayan wisdom from all over the world are welcome to apply for this program.
Swami Rama Dhyana Gurukulam (SRDG) offers study of traditional ancient teachings of the Himalayan Tradition. In 2003, Mahamandaleshwar Shri Swami Veda Bharati envisioned a long-term program that would impart the purest form of these teachings to the next generation of seekers, and thus, the Gurukulam was born.
The ‘One-Year Residential Program in the Himalayan Yoga Meditation Tradition’ will harmoniously hold an integrated study and practice of all the paths of yoga, including bhakti, jnana, karma, and raja yoga. The students will be taught the philosophy, science, and practices of hatha yoga, breathing awareness and pranayamas, subtle body relaxations, and meditation. There will be an emphasis on learning, understanding, and appreciating meditation as a unifying principle in all the major religions of the world. Ancient scriptures including selected Prakarana Granthas, selected sections of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, the Samkhya darshana, and the Yoga-sutras of Patanjali will be taught. All students will also be taught Sanskrit and Vedic Chantings.
To be a part of this journey, seekers must commit to a year-long residential stay at the Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama (SRSG) ashram in Rishikesh, India. The daily schedule is rigorous, running from 5 am to 10 pm, comprising of classes, practices, and seva, in which all students are expected to participate.
Medium of Instruction: English
Eligibility: All seekers, irrespective of religion, gender, caste, etc. who can commit to a year-long stay at the SRSG ashram in Rishikesh, India.
Age Limit: 25-45 Years
The last date for applying to the program is 31 May 2026.
The application process is simple. Download the application form here and send it to dhyanagurukulam@gmail.com. For further assistance, send your queries to the same email address. May the journey ahead be filled with wonder and transformation.

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84-Days Intensive Sadhana Retreat
2026-07-29 08:00 - 2026-10-20 21:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
We are delighted to share with you an invitation to an 84-days Intensive Sadhana Retreat within the Himalayan Tradition at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Rishikesh. With heartfelt and eternal gratitude towards Gurudeva Swami Rama and Swami Veda Bharati for having shown us the path of the Himalayan Masters, this retreat will offer an intensive and in-depth immersion into the practices of yoga meditation as taught within the unbroken lineage of the Himalayan Sages. The program will begin on the sacred day of the Guru Purnima (29 July 2026).
This program offers a unique opportunity for those practitioners who have been learning yoga meditation for some time and are now seeking to deepen their sadhana (spiritual practices) at the ashram. Therefore, those students within the Himalayan Tradition who may not be able to commit to our longer programs like the one-year Swami Rama Dhyana Gurukulam, but would like to immerse themselves in the ashram’s silent and meditative environment for a longer duration, may join this program.
Over the course of 84 days, one will have the chance to build a strong foundation for a lasting spiritual transformation, to develop a personal philosophy of life, and to renew your sankalpa—spiritual resolve. This program encompasses the teachings and practices of –

Hatha-Yoga – Philosophy, Science and Practice of Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, and Systematic Relaxation.
Yoga-sutras – Selected sections from the Yoga-sutras focusing on ‘making the mind a pleasant field’.
Bhakti – Experience the joy of devotion through daily Havana (fire offerings), chantings, kirtan, personal japa, selfless meditation, and dedicated hours of seva (selfless service).
Tantra and Mantra science – Worshipping the Divine Mother through the recitation of Shri Lalita Sahasranama. Deepening our understanding of Mantra science and practice of one’s own personal initiation mantra through Purash-charana.
Advaita Vedanta – We will study the foundational and classical text—Tattva-bodha—by Adi Sankaracharya that expounds the core concepts of Vedanta, thus preparing the seeker for advanced studies of the Bhagavad-gita, Upanishads and Brahma-sutras.

The art of spiritual learning through the three steps of sravana (listening), manana (reflection/contemplation/clearing of doubts) and nididhyasana (meditation on the truth/integration/experience) will be adopted in all classes. Therefore, the focus of the program shall be on turning inwards, from information to knowledge and from knowledge to experience, and from experience to self-realisation.
This is a rare opportunity to be nurtured in the womb of the Himalayan Tradition within the sacred space of the ashram. Seekers of all backgrounds and ages, from all over the world are warmly invited to join us on this sacred journey of self-discovery.
Beginning Date: 29 July 2026 (Guru Purnima Day)
Last Date for Application: 15 July 2026
Duration: 84 days
Medium of Instruction: English
Eligibility: All seekers, irrespective of religion, gender, caste, age, nationality, etc. who can lovingly commit to an intensive
84-days stay at the SRSG ashram in Rishikesh, India.
For more information: Kindly email it to us at ahymsin@gmail.com

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2026 Family Yoga Summer Camp
2026-08-04 - 2026-08-12 | Scout Center Agios Andrea, Nea Makri, Greece, 27 Poseidonos Avenue, Nea Makri, Marathon, Greece
Dear Kalyana-Mitras (friends on the spiritual path),
Dear sisters and brothers,
This is a heartfelt invitation to join us for a week of joyful living at the Ahymsin Family Yoga Summer Camp 2026!!!
The 4th Family Yoga Summer Camp is coming! – Daily yoga, family beach time, arts and crafts workshops, interactions with senior teachers, sightseeing in Greece are among the activities we offer to all, adults, teens and children! Three vegetarian/ Mediterranean meals per day are catered so that families can use their time for maximum play and be together.
When: August 4 – 12, 2026
Where: SCOUT CENTER AGIOS ANDREAS, 27 Poseidonos Avenue, Nea Makri, Municipality of Marathon, Attica, Greece

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Looking forward to meeting you for this event, which is being prepared with great love.

The organizing team:
Anna Zaharopoulou (Greece)
Athina Papadopoulou (Greece)
Irene Laskaratou (Greece)
Laura Fantechi (Italy)
Louise Molenkamp (Netherlands)
Noemi (Mimi) Melcher (Hungary)
Silvia Baronchelli (Italy)
Sofia Foteina (Greece)
Tamara Soru (Italy and Brazil)
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Previous summer camp 2023 details: Press here

Himalayan Yoga Meditation Weekend Retreat
2026-08-13 08:00 - 2026-08-16 13:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
This retreat is designed to welcome both beginners and advanced seekers on the path of spirituality. The foundation stones of meditation will be approached in a scientific and systematic manner, with preparations and progressions of practice shared step by step. You will receive practical tools to establish and sustain a regular personal meditation practice, nurturing your journey toward inner stillness and self-purification.
During the retreat, we will also explore how to prepare the body, breath, and mind for meditation. These essential steps will help participants create the right inner environment for deeper practice and lasting transformation.
Set near the serene banks of the Ganga, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram offers the perfect environment to deepen your practice and reconnect with the true essence of yoga meditation. Whether you are beginning your journey or seeking to refine your practice, this retreat will provide inspiration and guidance.
We warmly welcome you to join us for this transformative weekend of meditation, learning, and fellowship with Adhikari Bhoi, Mantra Initiator within the Himalayan Tradition. He will be joined by all our Ashram faculty.

Recommended Readings:

Meditation and Its Practice by Swami Rama
“Beginning Meditation” in Night Birds by Swami Veda Bharati
Meditation: Art and Science by Swami Veda Bharati
Audio with book: Learn to Meditate (plus relaxation exercises) by Swami Veda Bharati.
Video: Treading the Path of Superconscious Meditation by Swami Rama
The Royal Path by Swami Rama
Holistic Living Manual by Swami Rama
Conscious Living by Swami Rama

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Dutch Retreats in 2026
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-11
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 Retreat with Uta Bisseswar and Riemke de Groot from 19 – 21 June, 2026
Silence Retreat with Swami Ma Tripurashakti Bharati, Pierre Lefebvre (Pandit Priyadarshan) and Uta Bisseswar, with assistance from Sonia, Shailendra and Riemke from 4 – 11 September, 2026 (https://yoga-hymns-nederland.email-provider.eu/download/sfzzvkxfq7/EdBYeWqaeG?file=silence++registration+2026.doc&l=%7B%7Blist_id%7D%7D)

More information about all Dutch programs can be found at https://yoga-hymns.nl/jaarprogramma-2026/
For registration, you are very welcome to contact: info@yoga-hymns.nl or visit – www.yoga-hymns.nl

AHYMSIN-Americas SANGHA GATHERING
2026-09-16 16:00 - 2026-09-20 14:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Loyola U Retreat & Ecology Campus, 2710 S. Country Club Rd., Woodstock, IL, 60098, United States
2026 HYMC ANNUAL RETREAT
Ahymsin-Americas and HYMC are bringing India to you!
MANTRA SADHANA REVEALED
Mantra Practices and the Himalayan Tradition
with: Swami Ritavan Bharati

September 16 – 20th (including silence retreat + weekend study) September 18th – 20th (weekend study)

Join for a Sangha Retreat…

Step into the rhythm of ashram living during this immersive and transformative retreat. Rooted in practice, presence, and community, this experience invites you to slow down, turn inward, and reconnect.
Extended Retreat Option | Begins Wednesday 9/16
Embark on a Pilgrimage into Silence. This extended portion offers a guided curriculum designed to gently lead you into the depths of silence. Participants will receive a thoughtfully created workbook to support continued personal practice—or to guide others in the future.
Weekend Retreat | Begins Friday Evening
The second half of the retreat opens with an exploration of Mantra Sadhana. Swami Ritavan will present teachings on the essence of the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra, drawing from ancient Shaivite texts. Through the lens of the Netra Mantra—a powerful bija mantra—you will be introduced to practices that support both personal and spiritual growth. Teachings will be enriched by insights from the Netra Tantra, including commentary by Dr. Bettina Baumer.
Throughout the retreat, we will weave together:

Asana (movement practice)
Meditation and silence
Philosophical discussion
Nourishing meals
Meaningful connection in community

Leave feeling nourished in mind, body, and soul—grounded, inspired, and expanded.

Himalayan Yoga Meditation Retreat 2026
2026-09-20 - 2026-09-22 | Retreat Dorm OR, Yamanashi 409-1501, Hokuto, Ōizumichō Nishiide, 5606, Japan
Chitta Prasaadanam ~ Beautifying the Mind ~
Dates: September 20-22, 2026 (2 nights, 3 days)
Venue: Retreat Dome OR

True meditation doesn’t begin on the cushion. It is reflected in how we manage our hearts in daily life. As we learn to clear away emotional clutter and bring harmony to our thoughts, feelings, and reactions, the mind naturally becomes clear, calm, and bright. This retreat offers practical tools for working with our emotions and bridging the gap between daily life and spiritual practice. Through mindful observation of the body, breath, and mind, we cultivate the foundation for deep and steady meditation. We warmly invite you to take a sacred pause in the embrace of nature and rediscover the radiant inner stillness that has always been within you.
Kindly visit our website or contact us via email to register and inquire details. We look forward to seeing you at the venue.
Contact Us:
http://ahymsin.jp/
ahymsin.jp@gmail.com
