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 […]
As students and initiates within the Himalayan Tradition of Yoga Meditation, we often find ourselves in moments of self-enquiry, questioning about our spiritual progress and growth. We wonder if we are truly advancing on our spiritual path, or are we merely indulging and fulfilling the mind's fantasies. Our beloved Swami Veda Bharati has taught us […]
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 […]
The retreat will be an immersive study of Shri lalitha Sahasranaam (1000 names of Mother Divine). It will include daily Fire offerings, philosophical sessions with contemplations on the 1000 names of mothers, and chanting the sacred names of the Divine mother. This immersive 25-day retreat invites you to delve deeply into the essence of the […]
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 […]
Dates: every Sunday in February and April 2025 Time: 10-11.30am CET Suggested contribution for all 4 sessions: min. 80CHF "In this series of four seminars we will continue our journey of cultivating a lifestyle that supports meditation. We will explore practices and topics that promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being, all of which enhance our meditation […]
"Mantra is a means, meditation is a method..." "...mantra and meditation are inseparable just like two sides of the same coin." - Swami Rama Swami Veda Bharati has repeatedly emphasised the importance of a solid and stable meditation foundation in order to allow our personal practice to progress towards subtler levels. During this retreat, the expert […]
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 2025, the 40-Day Spiritual Festival will begin […]
The Himalayan Tradition is a meditative (dhyana) tradition. All the practices, including asanas are practiced to prepare oneself for meditation. Hatha yoga is taught as an integrated practice, which includes centering, correct breathing, breath-awareness, stretching sequences, joints & glands movements, asanas, subtle-body relaxations, pranayamas, and meditation. There is a focus on not only positioning the […]