Meditation and Its Practice
2025-06-08 09:00 - 2025-06-13 12:00, 2025-07-20 09:00 - 2025-07-25 12:00, 2025-09-07 09:00 - 2025-09-12 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
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 pursue a regular personal meditation practice.
In his book Meditation and Its Practice, Swami Rama of the Himalayas wrote:
“For thousands of years, the science of meditation has been studied and practiced by aspirants who sought to make their lives more serene, creative and fulfilling. Meditation will give you the capacity to improve your health, your relationships and the skilfulness with which you perform your activities. This is because meditation can do something no other technique can accomplish – it introduces you to yourself on all levels and finally leads you to the center of consciousness within, the higher self, which is called Atman.”

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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What is Yoga? International Yoga Day Retreat
2025-06-20 09:00 - 2025-06-22 12:00 | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
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 body correctly, but also on experiencing what is happening within. Asanas are performed with reverence and gentleness in the mind, moving from outside inwards.
Hatha Yoga, as taught within the Himalayan Tradition is understood as “a continuum” involving all the eight limbs of Raja yoga, especially Ahimsa.

As our beloved Swami Veda Bharati has said,
“What is this yoga? What is it? What are the signs of one practicing yoga?
On the very first sutra of the Yoga-sutras of Patanjali, Vyasa, the first and foremost sage commentator, defines:
Yogah samadhih
Yoga [means] samadhi.
‘Yogah samadhih’ is also in the logo of our organization AHYMSIN – the Association of Himalayan Yoga Meditation Societies International – with headquarters at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama in Rishikesh.
The most authentic ancient text of yoga speaks of it in these terms.
The most authentic ancient text of Ayurveda, Charaka-samhita, states:
Yogo moksha-pravartakah
Yoga is that which impels and grants spiritual liberation (moksha)
Sharira-sthana 1.137”
This International Yoga Day let us try to understand what truly and traditionally yoga is, beyond the asanas, as it is now popularly understood.

Guru Purnima Pujas & Celebrations
2025-07-02 09:00 - 2025-07-10 12:00 | 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 10 July 2025. The Guru Purnima Retreat will be organised at SRSG from 2 July – 10 July 2025.

84-Days Intensive Sadhana Retreat
2025-07-10 - 2025-10-01 | 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 for having shown us the path of the Himalayan Masters, on the most blessed occasion of His birth centennial celebration, 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 (10 July 2025).
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: 10 July 2025 (Guru Purnima Day)
Last Date for Application: 30 June 2025
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

Mahasamadhi Celebrations of Swami Veda Bharati
2025-07-14 | Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Dhyana Gurukulam, Virpur Khurd, Virbhadra Road, P. O Pashulok, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
Loving Invitation to Shri Swami Veda Bharati Ji’s 10th Mahasamadhi Anniversary at SRSG
Dear Divine Soul,
My heart, immersed in the love of our sacred tradition, holds you close in prayer and remembrance as we prepare to celebrate the 10th Mahasamadhi Anniversary of our beloved Mahamandaleshwar Shri Swami Veda Bharati Ji, Disciple of H.H. Shri Swami Rama of the Himalayas. On 14th July 2025 (Monday), his beautiful ashram and our spiritual home at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Rishikesh, will resonate with divine vibrations as we all come together to honour his eternal presence in heartfelt reverence and joy for the legacy of love and wisdom he has left us.
Though a decade has passed since he merged into the Infinite, his silent grace continues to guide us, his wisdom illuminates our path, and his love embraces our souls. His teachings continue to call upon each and every one of the initiates, drawing us ever closer to the Divine through “constant self-observation, self-examination, self-purification, self-pacification”.
On this auspicious day, we, his blessed initiates and disciples, shall offer a purashcharana of the Akhandamandalakaram Mantra, a Havana (Fire Offering), and a heartfelt Shraddhanjali program to pay our gratitude and homage to our beloved Swamiji and the boundless Guru Force that pervaded and manifested through him. This will be followed by a Bhandara offered first to sadhus and brahmanas and then shared as Prasada for us all.
I invite you to return to your spiritual home so I can sit with you in silence and meditation. So, we can enjoy the presence of the Guru Lineage on this sacred day. Come, with your family, with your friends, with all those dear to you and join us for this special celebration and let us reunite in his Divine Light. Come for a week and also join the Guru Purnima pujas on 10th July. Come for three days, if you cannot come for a week; come for a day. Come home on this sacred occasion…
Let us renew our sankalpa, rekindle our devotion, and walk this blessed path with the same love and surrender that he embodied.
With infinite love and prayers at the Feet of the Guru,
Swami Ritavan Bharati

Himalayan Yoga Tradition Retreat in Brazil
2025-07-22 - 2025-07-27 | Paradise on Earth, Ecological Reserve ITB – Theosophical Institute of Brasília, Rodovia DF-220, Km 4 – Brazlândia/DF, Brazil
In this retreat with Rabindra Sahu, we will be learning about the Wisdom of the Divine Feminine in Nature and throughout the Universe around us. Swami Veda Bharati also reminded us “to bring the gentleness, compassion and motherhood of the feminine among us all. This has nothing to do with the gender of the person practicing this observance, but rather with strengthening the maternal quality within each one of us.”
Come and have an Indian ashram experience without having to go to India. These will be transformative days where our perspective of Being will be broadened. As a result, Tradition will emerge in our actions. The full force of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition will be present in Paradise on Earth. In this partnership between centuries-old traditions, Paradise on Earth and the Himalayan Yoga Tradition will stir your divine Being so that positive and harmonious transformation will gently spring up for you even after the retreat.
Yoga posture practices, meditation, health practices, integration with nature, mantras, healthy eating, and much more will be present in this complete journey.
Swami Rama was the master of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition who gifted us with a profound spiritual legacy. This beautiful tradition, in organized lineage dating back to very ancient times in India, organized the teachings through the Swami Veda Bharati and Swami Ritavan Bharati.
Nourished by the teachings of these great masters, Rabindra Sahu, today one of the teachers at the Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram in India, will be present in Paradise on Earth to bring an experience as if we were in an Indian Ashram. We will follow the practices, teachings and schedules established for the great journey into our Being.
A golden moment for our spirituality that must be qualified as important in the transformation we wish to make.
Location: Paradise on Earth
Ecological Reserve ITB – Theosophical Institute of Brasília
Rodovia DF-220, Km 4 – Brazlândia/DF
Date and time: 22 July – 27 July 2025
WhatsApp: (61) 99966 5532
Registration Link: https://www.paraisonaterra.com.br/hyt2025/

3rd AHYMSIN Family Summer Camp in Greece
2025-07-31 - 2025-08-07 | Scout Center Agios Andrea, Nea Makri, Greece, 27 Poseidonos Avenue, Nea Makri, Marathon, Greece
Dear Kalyana-Mitras (friends on the spiritual path),
Dear leaders of the AHYMSIN affiliated Centers,
Dear sisters and brothers,
This is a heartfelt invitation to join us for a week of joyful living at the Ahymsin Family Summer Camp 2025!!!
We are happy to announce that we dedicate this Family Summer Camp to Sri Swami Rama and His teachings, as 2025 is the 100th year from His birth.
Those who joined in August 2023 and August 2024, might still remember the peace and tranquility of the early morning practice, family beach-time, shared meals, meditation and play.
The 3rd Family 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! Three vegetarian/ Mediterranean meals a day are catered so that families can use their time for maximum play and be together.
When: July 31- August 7, 2025
Where: SCOUT CENTER AGIOS ANDREAS, 27 Poseidonos Avenue, Nea Makri, Municipality of Marathon, Attica, Greece
For Flyer: Press Here
Extended Letter: Press Here
Register here (benefit from the early bird price until March 31st): Press Here
Looking forward to meeting you for this event, which is being prepared with great love.
The organization’s team:
Anna Zaharopoulou (Greece)
Athina Papadopoulou (Greece)
Irene Laskaratou (Greece)
Louise Molenkamp (Netherlands)
Maria Miguel Ribeiro (Portugal and Switzerland)
Sofia Foteina (Greece)
Tamara Soru (Italy and Brazil)
Timi Varga (Hungary)
Previous summer camp 2024 details: Press here
Previous summer camp 2023 details: Press here

“Himalayan Yoga Meditation of Hellas”
Θεσσαλονίκης 12, Χαλάνδρι 15234
Tel : +30210 8670424, +30210 8661553, Mob : +306937122768
https://himalayanyoga.gr

Zoom meetings from AHYMSIN Family Yoga Summer Camp in Greece 2025
This year we are celebrating 100 years from Swami Rama’s birth. To honor his wisdom and teachings we dedicate this Summer Camp to his memory. In our daily schedule we include workshops for parents & adults during which our senior teachers will share their personal experiences with us.
“How Swami Rama Raised us up” is the subject of these meetings, which you may attend online, from wherever you are.

The program for these meetings is the following:
1st August 2025, 15:15-16:45 CET, Introduction by Sofia Foteina, coordinator of the AHYMSIN FYSC.
2nd August 2025, 15:15-16:45 CET, Carol & Charles Crenshaw, direct students of Swami Rama.
3rd August 2025, 15:15-16:45 CET, Stoma (Stephen Parker), direct student of Swami Rama.
4th August 2025, 15:15-16:45 CET, Sonia van Nispen, beloved teacher of the Himalayan Tradition.
Below you can find the common zoom link.

Workshops for Parents & Adults FYSC 2025
SOFIA FOTEINA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Cohost Louise Molenkamp
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86107050612?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 861 0705 0612
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Inspirations from the Himalayan Master - Online Event Series
2025-08-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-31 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-21 18:00 - 19:00 and 4 more dates | Online via Zoom
A 100-day contemplative study dedicated to Swami Rama’s birth centenary, inspired by his teachings through two of his profound books.
Swami Rama of the Himalayas was raised in the cave monasteries of the Himalayas, among yogis and adepts in the ancient science of yoga and Indian spirituality. Swamiji, as we fondly refer to him, was sent to the United States in the late 1960s by his master to share the science of yoga with the Western world – empowering people to live more meaningfully, understand themselves, and discover the purpose of life.
An author, poet, doctor, artist, and humanitarian, Swami Rama transformed the lives of many through his lectures, books, and discourses. His method of teaching was direct and accessible, enabling the modern mind to understand and apply ancient wisdom in daily life. Swamiji taught Indian scriptures such as the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras with both practical insight and philosophical depth.
Swami Rama was a prolific author, and authored over 45 books on yoga, meditation, philosophy, and Indian spirituality. His writings reflect a blend of deep experiential wisdom and clarity, rooted in the teachings of the Himalayan tradition.
In this 100-Day online course, we shall study and contemplate on two of Swami Ji’s books
1. A Practical Guide to Holistic Health by Swami Rama
This is a book ideal for a beginner and any yoga practitioner as Swami Ji lays clearly the yogic as well as modern principles of health of the body, mind and spirit. For anyone looking to understand and take charge of their well-being, this book is an invaluable guide.
The book offers simple and systematic approach to

Diet
Exercise
Breath awareness
Positive use of emotions
Relationships
Meditation

And other spiritual practices so that the whole person – body, mind and spirit can attain radiant health. The book is both inspiring and with numerous practical instructions for those who wish to live with awareness, purpose and joyfully in their daily lives and become a source of joy to those around them.
Building on the foundation laid through our previous study of A Practical Guide to Holistic Health, our next exploration will be The Art of Joyful Living.
2. The Art of Joyful Living by Swami Rama
In this book, Swamiji shows us how to cultivate happiness and a calm, tranquil mind. He guides the seeker in turning the mind away from its outward distractions toward inner stillness—revealing a deeper purpose to life and a more joyful way of living.
The book dwells on the various topics of inner exploration and self-transformation:

Knowing own true Self
Transformation of habit patterns
Positive and negative emotions
Memory and the nature of mind
Developing strength and will power
Developing intuition
Purifying samskaras
Spirituality in loving relationships
Meditation

In Swami Rama’s words, “You are a creation of God, but happiness is your own creation.”
This book is a guide to developing a loving and joyful relationship with yourself and others.
Self-Study and Journaling
For any true change to take place within, self-effort is essential. In the yoga tradition, this effort is known as the practice of swadhyaya—self-study. Swadhyaya involves both the study of yoga texts by oneself and the introspective examination of the self, viewed through the lens of the texts.
As part of this course, you will be guided to engage in journaling and personal experiments—reflecting on your habits and cultivating a joyful personality as outlined in the book.
Keep a diary ready!
Course Schedule
3rd August to 9th November 2025
Sundays | 6:00 to 7:00 PM IST
Fee ₹ 7000
As a dedication to Gurudeva Swami Rama, all proceeds from this course will be donated to the ashram Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Rishikesh.
Recommended Books:

The Art of Joyful Living by Swami Rama
A Practical Guide to Holistic Health by Swami Rama
Living with the Himalayan Masters by Swami Rama

All three titles are available on Amazon. Or can be alternately ordered from our ashram book store by emailing hyptbooks@gmail.com
To Register:
Fill up the Google Form
For more information contact:
E-mail: namita@urdhvayoga.com
WhatsApp +91 96066 89190

Listen Within: Calmness and Compassion in Today's World
2025-08-07 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Maron’s Church, MInneapolis, USA
The Meditation Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. in affiliation with the Association of Himalayan Yoga Meditation Societies International (AHYMSIN) invites you to “Listen Within: Calmness & Compassion in Today’s World” an evening exploring “Solving Uncertainty with Meditation,” 7 August 2025, 7 – 9 pm (CDT), with Swami Ritavan Bharati, Swami Radha Bharati, Stephen Anthony Parker (Stoma), Sunita B Gangopadhyay, and Anil Saigal.

Website: www.themeditationcenter.org
Email: info@themeditationcenter.org

Silence Retreat in the Swiss Alps
2025-08-28 - 2025-08-31 | Uttarakhand
When: 28-31 August 2025
Where: Hotel Balance, Les Granges, Switzerland
Programme:
This retreat invites you to immerse yourself in Silence surrounded by the majestic mountains of the Valais region, with panoramic views of snow-capped peaks.
Each day of the retreat includes a combination of guided and silent meditation sessions, gentle hatha yoga classes, guided deep relaxation practices, and evening Satsang (group discussion of meditation, philosophy and lifestyle). Delicious vegetarian meals will be provided, and there will be ample time for rest and reflection. You may wish to enjoy a hike in the beautiful mountain surroundings, or take a dip in the hotel natural pool together with a relaxing sauna. On Saturday you will be invited to enjoy a full day of complete silence, while following the programme schedule of yoga practice.
For more information, you may also contact AHYMSIN Switzerland directly at ahymsinch@gmail.com or follow them on Facebook or Instagram.

2025 Silence Camp and Workshop in Taiwan
2025-09-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Uttarakhand
2025 Himalayan Yoga Legacy Fall Workshop and Silence Camp

Theme: Listen Within: Unveiling the Secrets of Chakras and Mantra

Time:
A. Physical Silence Camp 10/29-11/2 (Wednesday-Sunday)
B. Physical workshop 11/8-11/9 (Saturday. Sunday) 09:30am-17:30 pm

Details and registration form: https://reurl.cc/Nxqzr9

“In silence you hear the true voice within, that is a more sincere call than words. — Swami Veda Bharati

At the Himalayan Yoga Legacy Fall Workshop and Silence Camp 2025, we invite everyone to go deep into the practice of “Listen to the Voice of Truth within: The Mystery of Chakras and Spantics”, when the world’s throes constantly urge us to respond to the outside, the voice of the heart is often ignored. This silent camp and workshop invites you to take an inner journey through chakra cleansing and the inner voice of the mantra practice, learning to listen again in the space surrounded by mountains and forests, without words, and back to the soul’s home and heart’s origin.

Sincerely invite you to join Himalayan heritage teachers, meet the wisdom of the sages in sharing, meet selfless love in silence….

Registration form: https://reurl.cc/Nxqzr9

A. Silence Camp October 29 – November 2 (Wednesday ~Sunday)
“Real silence is not the absence of sound, but the absence of mental disturbance. ” ~ Swami Rama

Deep silence begins the sacred journey of life
Walking into the silent forest along the breathing sheep’s trail,
To the depths of light and shadow, the boundless and self-realization.
Sowing a seed in a peaceful field of heart,
Work hard in practice, wait for the fruit of meditation to sprout.

Every year of silence camp, friends and family members who participate will find that this silence will quietly bring special transformation in life. When everyone enters the silent spiritual field, the power of silence and the fruit of common achievement will nourish and enrich the spiritual practice of the individual and the whole. Through five days of Himalayan yoga practice and practice, through the wisdom sharing of teachers, you will be guided to meet your true self in silence and gain the power of life from silence. During the five days of silence camp, joints and glands, Hada yoga position, spell holding, meditating walking, relaxation, meditation, etc. The only thing you have to do is calm your mind and enjoy a journey of meeting yourself in silence!

Location: Hsinchu Mabu Mountain Forest

A secluded place full of biodiversity and species recovery, the best place for mind and mind to relax and purify. In a beautiful natural environment, you will accidentally see the blooming flowers, smell the fresh fragrance of flowers, hear the breeze, taste the delicious vegetable dishes, or encounter with pangolins, wild deer, but most importantly listen to the silent voice inside….

Mabu Mountain Forest Facebook link 麻布山林 le

Traffic Shuttle:
10/29 11am, unified gathering at Hsinchu High Speed Rail Station exit. The shuttle bus will take you up the mountain.

B. Two-day workshop Nov 8-9 Saturday, Sunday (Dance Classroom of Taiwan University)

“Chakras are not just symbols, they are reflection of the light of consciousness in the body. ” ~ Swami Veda

Two-day physical workshop will be shared and practiced by teachers of Himalayan yoga heritage for everyone to listen to the voice of truth within: The mystery of chakras and spells.

Swami Rama stressed that “voice is the instrument of the mind, and spells are the key to the soul.”

Mantra is not just a voice or a word, but a “vibrating field of consciousness”. He stressed that proper transmission and internalization of spells trigger a steady flow of rhythm and energy in consciousness, turning the mind from scattered to concentrated.

Chakras are not only visualized as energy centers, but are important fields that carry the level of consciousness. Through the integration of visualizations, spells, breaths and meditation, the chakra can be purified layer by layer, opening the “sushumna”.

Location information
Venue: National Taiwan University Sports Center, 1st floor dance classroom.
Address: No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei City (this is the address of Taiwan University representative)
Location: Xinxin South Road and Xinhai Road intersection, entrance is on Xinhai Road.

Fees:
A. Silence retreat (two-person room) Silence retreat
Original price : 30000 yuan
Early bird price (register before 30 September): $25000

B. physical workshop workshop
Original price : 6000 yuan
Early bird price (register before 30 September): $5500
Association members and TTP classmates: $5000

C. Workshop + Silence retreat +workshop
Original price : 36000 yuan
Early bird discount (register before 30 September): 28800

How to register
Please specify your name, contact phone and e-mail, please use the e-form or e-mail to register.
Please use the online registration form: https://reurl.cc/Nxqzr9

Association mobile phone: 0933-293-087 Miss Xu
(Please call between 11am and 10pm for inquiries, if no one is answering, please send Line
Line ID: 0933451467, we will contact you as soon as possible, thank you)
E-mail：ahymsin.taiwan@gmail.com

Payment account
Taishin International Commercial Bank Bei Division (bank code 812)
Account: 2026-01-0000316-9
Name: Taiwan Himalayan Yoga Meditation Association

Editor’s Note:
For more information, you may visit Taiwan Himalayan Yoga Meditation Association in Taipei on Facebook.

Silence Retreat in the Netherlands
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-26 | Uttarakhand
Welcome to the Netherlands for a full week Silence Retreat
With Swami Ma Tripurashakti Bharati, Pierre Lefebvre and Uta Bisseswar
19 – 26 September 2025
For information and registration, you are very welcome to contact: info@yoga-hymns.nl or visit – www.yoga-hymns.nl

Navaratri Retreat – Cultivating the Divine Feminine
2025-09-22 09:00 - 2025-10-01 12:00 | 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.

Shakti – the Subtle Force of the Divine Feminine - Online Workshop
2025-10-05 | Online via Zoom
As part of the initiatives dedicated to the celebration of the centenary of Swami Rama’s birthday, the Himalayan Yoga Institute of Florence organizes an online workshop with Rabindra Sahu dedicated to the sacred theme of the “Divine Feminine”, in Nature and in the entire Universe around us.
Swami Rama often said that without shakti, without the feminine Power, it is not possible for humankind to survive.
Regardless of gender, the Divine Feminine is a welcoming, nurturing, and transformative force of kindness, compassion, and love that each of us should learn to cultivate within.
Swami Veda Bharati said: “[…] What is important is cultivating the qualities of the hidden essences within yourself and cultivating them without fear. […]” (Cultivating the Feminine in the Male)
“[…] Be not hard like a rock. Be strong like water that grinds down the hardest rock into grains of sand. Learn the way of water that is woman. […]” ( unpublished sayings by Swami Veda Bharati).
This workshop will be a precious opportunity to contemplate and rediscover a non-physical force – the strength and power of shakti – that resides within each of us, which will help us become more balanced people and build a kinder society.
Rabindra Sahu, trained in the Himalayan Yoga and Meditation Tradition, serves as General Manager at the Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama (SRSG) ashram in Rishikesh, where he teaches and leads the Gurukulam. A student of Swami Veda Bharati, Rabindra emphasizes the importance of understanding the teachings through direct experience.
Registration required.
For more information, kindly write to segreteria@himalayanyogainstitute.it

Martial Art and Yoga Retreat
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The retreat will contain practical exercises of martial art movements, yoga asanas and relaxation in a unique synthesis of Aikido and Yoga.
Wearing comfortable clothing is recommended.
Contact: info@beardi.com
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Himalayan Yoga Meditation Retreat in Japan
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Bondage Or Freedom – The Source of True Power
“How do we bind ourselves, and how do we set ourselves free?” To inquire these themes, to awaken the light within and move beyond the ignorance that veils our true nature, true knowledge of the Self is essential. This retreat offers a space to explore the essence of freedom through self-inquiry and an awakening to our divine nature. It supports you in making conscious choices to shape your life with clarity and purpose.

We are honored to welcome Rabindra Sahu from Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram in Rishikesh, India, as our teacher and spiritual guide. Amid the vast and nurturing nature of Mt. Yatsugatake, come home—to nature, and to yourself. Whether you are new to yoga and meditation or have been practicing for many years, all are warmly welcome. We look forward to sharing this journey with you.

“We think we sleep when we close our eyes at night, but we are asleep because we have closed our eyes to that which is our own true essence. People look for God in places of pilgrimage, in churches, in temples, in cathedrals, in forms and they do not look for that presence which is within you and in some ways identical with you. The one whose ray you are is called God, that very life force, that very force, that is consciousness, that light you are. Learn to call forth the power from within you, learn to call forth the power. And as you learn to call forth the power you will find that even the loss of purity doesn’t apply to you.”
~ Swami Veda, Bondage Or Freedom
Contact: ahymsin.jp@gmail.com

Guru Disciple Relationship
2025-10-19 09:00 - 2025-10-25 12:00 | 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.
