AHYMSIN

HYT-TTP Fall 2021 Virtual Workshop on Meditation: The Core Practice of the Himalayan Tradition
2021-11-07 09:00 - 11:30, 2021-11-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2021-11-13 09:00 - 11:30, 2021-11-14 09:00 - 11:30, 2021-11-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2021-11-20 09:00 - 11:30, 2021-11-21 09:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Online via Zoom
We are pleased to announce to our worldwide AHYMSIN spiritual family, Yoga Teachers and Practitioners that registration is now open for the Fall 2021, 20-hour HYT-TTP Virtual Workshop.
After the very successful spring 2021 virtual workshop, where our presenters skillfully addressed different aspects of the practice taken from all the ten subjects of the HYT-TTP syllabus, for the fall workshop, the HYT-TTP team is inviting you to dive deeper in the practice of meditation. It is one of the most important practice of the Tradition handed down to us by Gurudev Swami Rama of the Himalayas and Swami Veda Bharati.
The Fall workshop will be held in November. It is titled Meditation: The Core Practice of the Himalayan Tradition, and today we are pleased to share the details of the schedule and invite you to register as soon as possible to secure your place in this important event.
This 20-hour Virtual Workshop is designed for all HYT-TTP Students, Graduates and Teachers, as well as current Yoga Tutors and serious practitioners. We will provide Yoga Alliance CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for all sessions.

The Workshop will be held from November 6th to November 21st, 2021. The sessions will be on Friday evenings at 7:30 PM EST (U.S. eastern standard time), and Saturday & Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM EST, with the exception of November 6th, which will begin at 10:00 AM EST, due to Daylight Savings ending in the North American region on November 7th. (This will not affect the timing in other regions).
As in the spring virtual workshop, the HYT-TTP Faculty will teach sessions of duration of approximately 2 1/2-hours, including live Q&As. Please find details of the schedule below.

Saturday Nov. 6th: Workshop opening and Basic Elements of Meditation in the Himalayan Tradition – Swami Ritavan Bharati, with Adhikari Bhoi and Ramprakash Das
Sunday Nov 7th: Hatha Yoga as a Gateway to Meditation – Pt. Ashutosh Sharma
Friday Nov 12th: Meditative Practices of the Himalayan Tradition – Swami Ma Radha Bharati
Saturday Nov 13th: Deepening Meditation Practice through Emotional Purification – Dr. Stephen “Stoma” Parker
Sunday Nov 14th: Breath, Mind, and Meditation – Carol and Charles Crenshaw
Friday Nov 19th: Meditation Sadhana as a Way of Life and Full Moon Meditation – Chuck Linke
Saturday Nov 20th: Advancing Mantra Practice After Initiation – Swami Ritavan Bharati
Sunday Nov 21st: Panel discussion, questions and answers – All Presenters

Click here to register for the workshop.
If you are unable to attend all the live sessions from your time zone, we will allow video access to the sessions for 3 months, so that you can schedule a time that is convenient for you to view the sessions.
To help sustain the Ashram during this difficult period, all the proceeds from this workshop will be donated to SRSG.
We are recommending a donation of US$180.00 for those that live in High-Income Countries, US$140.00 for those in Middle-Income Countries, and US$90.00 for those in Low-Income Countries. Of course, any additional donations to support the ashram will be appreciated.
The registration site is open for constant contact and it will allow you to pay using your credit card or your PayPal account.
If you cannot attend or wish to donate to support the mission and ashram of SRSG, please click here.
If you wish to sponsor one or more students from low-income countries, please click here, and after providing the donation amount, fill in the PayPal “Write a Note” box with the purpose of the donation.
We hope that we will once again be able to help the sustenance of Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama through your committed support to the tradition and lineage. We look forward to meeting you in the workshop.
In Loving Service,
HYT-TTP Administration

Contemplations on “The Mystical Poems of Kabir”
2021-11-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-11-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-12-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-12-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-12-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-12-12 18:00 - 19:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Online via Zoom
“Kabir was a great Indian sage, seer and poet.”
“The philosophy presented in his works is identical to that of the Upanishads—there exists a nameless, formless, absolute Reality, One without a second.”
“In his ability to draw value from diverse sources, Kabir was actually like a bee who tapped the nectar from many different flowers and converted it into honey. Kabir’s philosophy and poetry inseparably weave together the threads of knowledge and ecstasy. For Kabir, the goal is sahaja samadhi, a state of mind attained through spontaneous ecstasy.” – Swami Rama, The Mystical Poems of Kabir.

We will be reading a few excerpts from Swami Rama’s book – The Mystical Poems of Kabir and contemplate on the teachings with Rabindra Sahu.
Recommended Reading: The Mystical Poems of Kabir by Swami Rama
Donation: Loving donations towards the course would go a long way in supporting the Ashram in its continued teachings, especially during the pandemic, when the ashram has been closed.
Dates: The six sessions will be organized over three weekends (Saturday and Sunday) at 6:00-7:00 IST (Indian Standard Time) from 27 Nov – 12 Dec 2021. Kindly convert to your country’s time-zone accordingly.
Medium: Online through Zoom
Language: English
Request: Kindly join only if you are able to commit to all 7 sessions, as the topics are progressive and systematic.
Last Date for Registration: 26 Nov, 2021 (Friday)

Breath Awareness and Pranayama
2021-11-28 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Online via Zoom
A special 2-hour event
“There is one rule that is common to all meditation systems… All these systems of meditation, of the Tibetan Masters and the Zen Masters and the Himalayan yogis have one thing in common in teaching meditation and that is breath awareness. In the dhyana yoga, in the tradition of the yoga of meditation, we use that as the word for pranayama. We use that as the meaning of pranayama, expansion of breath.”
– Swami Veda Bharati

With the Grace of beloved Swami Veda Bharati and blessings of Swami Ritavan Bharati, the UK Initiate Sangha is happy to share that Shri Adhikari Bhoi from SRSG has graciously accepted the invitation to guide on the practices of breath awareness and pranayama as taught in the Himalayan Tradition.
Programme Details:
Date: 28th November 2021
Time: 19:30hours SRSG time; 14:00hours UK local time; 13:00hours EU time.
Duration: 2 hours
Teacher: Shri Adhikari Bhoi from SRSG
Medium: English
Mode: Zoom
Programme Outline:

Welcome
Guru Mantra
5 minutes meditation
Topic: The importance of breath awareness and pranayama practices as taught in the Himalayan Tradition. Adhikari ji will speak for 20 to 30 minutes followed by discussions/Q&A.
Meditation – 15mins

About Adhikari ji:
Adhikari ji is known for his unwavering steadfastness in his sadhana and service to the Guru. Nurturing a yearning for the message of the Himalayan Masters, Adhikari ji resolutely dedicated himself, over many years, to immersing in their teachings. He is well versed in scriptures, and practices as taught in the Tradition and is committed to sharing the teachings as one of the most dedicated teachers at SRSG. Adhikari ji is a mantra initiator and member of the AHYMSIN Spiritual Committee. He is also on the AHYMSIN Executive Committee.
Preparation:

Participants may find it useful to undertake at least one pranayama practice and related self-observation in the weeks prior the session.
Suggested reading:

Science of Breath by Swami Rama
Yoga-sutras: Sadhana-pada and Samadhi-pada by Swami Veda Bharati: 2.49-53 and 1.20,1.31,1.34

Registration:

Participants are requested to register early for the session as we aim to be a small group of around 25 people.
To register, kindly write to Rajini at rajinip79@gmail.com or Tejas at shobhnachandaria@gmail.com
When registering, please mention the following details:

Full name (and name used for Zoom)
AHYMSIN Centre/ Country from where you will participate
Initiated or awaiting initiation

As an offering to SRSG, a donation of £15 per person is suggested.

Participants are requested to make the offering to SRSG at your local/ regional AHYMSIN Centre. For participants from UK, details will be provided on registration.
We look forward to your loving presence at the session.
Warmly
In Service
Tejas and Rajini

Dhyana Yoga Sadhana Retreat at SRSG
2021-12-26 10:00 - 2021-12-30 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
ध्यान योग साधना शिविर (२६ से ३० दिसंबर २०२१)
स्वस्थ एवं आनंदमय जीवन का आधार है – “ध्यान योग साधना”
स्वामी राम साधक ग्राम की ओर से यह एक प्रेम पूर्ण निमंत्रण है, अपने व्यस्त जीवन से कुछ समय निकाल कर इस साधना शिविर में सम्मिलित हो कर एक नयी ऊर्जा तथा उत्साह से सरोवर हो जायें।

Contemplations on The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
2022-01-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-01-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-01-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-01-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-01-29 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-01-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-02-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2022-02-06 18:00 - 19:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Online via Zoom
These beautiful poetic essays by Kahlil Gibran offer us a new dimension about “Life” and all its everyday mysteries.
These teachings are simple, yet profound…
They are mysterious, yet out in the open…
They are not merely intellectual, but essentially experiential…
Let us allow ourselves to sync into the depth of these timeless teachings.
Teacher: Rabindra Sahu
Donations: Loving donations from the heart may be offered and will support the ashram during the pandemic. Kindly contact us at ahymsin@ahymsin.org for more information.
Dates: The eight sessions will be organized over four weekends (Saturday and Sunday) at 6-7 PM IST (Indian Standard Time) from January 15-Febraury 6, 2022.
Kindly convert to your country’s time-zone accordingly.
Language: English
Medium: Online through Zoom
Request: Kindly join only if you are able to commit to all the 8 sessions, as the topics are progressive and systematic.
Last Date for Registration: January 14, 2022 (Friday)

For Registrations/Enquiries/Donations: ahymsin@ahymsin.org

Peace Mantras from the Vedas
2022-01-15 20:00 - 21:30, 2022-01-16 20:00 - 21:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | Online via Zoom
Shanti Mantras, or the Peace Mantras, are the mantras used as invocations at the beginning and end of the recitations of the Upanishads and other ancient Indian scriptures. These mantras are also used as special prayers for ‘peace’ during everyday pujas and rituals. Some of these mantras also are recited within the Himalayan Tradition and the Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama (SRSG) ashram as part of our daily morning and evening prayers.

This short weekend workshop with Pandit Priyadarshan (Pierre Lefebvre) will offer the students an introduction into this unique category of mantras found in the vast body of Vedic literature. We will learn about the importance of these mantras and their spiritual meanings.

Mauni Amavasya Silence Retreats at SRSG
2022-01-26 09:00 - 2022-02-01 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
Mauni Amavasya (Silence Day) is an annual observance. The observation of Silence Day is a practice that Swami Veda Bharati invited us to practice.
In 2024, Mauni Amavasya is 9 February.
There will be 7-day silence retreats at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Rishikesh, India from 3 – February, 2024. Swami Ritavan Bharati and Adhikari Bhoi will 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.

Yoga is Skillfulness in Action ~ "Yogah karmasu kaushalam"
2022-02-05 15:00 - 16:30, 2022-02-12 15:00 - 16:30 (Asia/Tokyo) | Online via Zoom
Himalayan Yoga Meditation Online Workshop
Yoga Is Skillfulness in Action ~ “Yogah karmasu kaushalam”
with Rabindra Sahu
When we think of yoga practice, we generally talk about practicing postures, breathing exercises, etc. However, the ancient teachings of yoga also greatly cover the practical applications of yoga in our day-to-day activities.
One of the definitions of yoga in the Bhagavad Gita is “Yogah karmasu kaushalam” – “Yoga is skillfulness in action”. The Bhagavad Gita teaches us how we should engage in actions in a manner that can facilitate our ultimate good, while interacting in this world.
In this workshop, we will learn to evaluate the effect of our actions in our life, and assess whether they lead us toward bondage or liberation.

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Date: February 5, 12, and 19, 2022
Day: Saturdays
Time: 3:00-4:30 PM Japan Standard Time (JST) *Please adjust to your time zone.
Fee: 48 USD
Language: English (with translation in Japanese by Yuko Metsugi)
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About the Teacher:
Rabindra Sahu is a teacher in the Himalayan Yoga Tradition, based at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama (SRSG) ashram, Rishikesh. Introduced to the Indian philosophy at an early age, Rabindra has been teaching at SRSG and traveling within India and overseas for outreach programs for many years. He is deeply devoted to study of ancient scriptures and believes in experiential understanding.
Registration:

Kindly send a registration form – https://forms.gle/P5VCScBBRbWsJNrq5
You will shortly receive an email with the payment information. Kindly finish the payment by PayPal before the workshop.
The details of the Zoom meeting will be sent to you by email before the workshop.

Note:

The workshop is designed in a way which helps participants understand the topic in a systematic way. Therefore, it is recommended to attend all the sessions.
In case you cannot attend the sessions, audio recordings will be sent to you by email.
To help sustain the Ashram during the difficult time, all the proceeds from the workshop is donated to Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama (SRSG).

An exploration into Sankhya Philosophy
2022-02-06 09:00 - 2022-02-12 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
Sankhya philosophy, founded by Rishi Kapila, is the oldest system known in the history of Indian philosophy. Its basic principles serve as foundations for all other Indian philosophical systems in one way or another, and therefore, understanding of its basic principles is required to access the subtleties of all other philosophical systems, including Yoga.

Throughout his teachings, Swami Veda Bharati emphasised that it is not possible to understand Patañjali’s Yoga Sutra unless one has a clear knowledge of the basic principles of the Sankhya Philosophy. In the philosophical traditions of India, Sankhya and Yoga form a philosophical pair, Sankhya being the darśana śāstra (Philosophical framework) and Yoga the prayoga śāstra (its practical application).
This week-long seminar with Pandit Priyadarshan (Pierre Lefebvre) will help the students to establish a good functional knowledge of the important categories and principles of classical Sankhya. The study will be focused around the original text of Sankhya philosophy, the Tattva Samasa Sutra, written by Rishi Kapila himself.
We will also explore how the application of the principles and categories of Sankhya philosophy find their way and translate in the Yoga Sutra of Patañjali, as well as in other systems of traditional Indian knowledge.

Spring 2022 HYT-TTP 20 Hour Virtual Workshop
2022-02-12 06:00 - 08:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | Online via Zoom
20-hour HYT-TTP Spring 2022 Virtual Workshop
“Meditative Mind, Mantra, and Voice”
We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming 20 hour HYT-TTP (Himalayan Yoga Tradition – Teacher Training Program) Spring 2022 Virtual Workshop: Meditative Mind, Mantra and Voice. Please see below for event details and click on link below to register for this workshop. The Virtual Workshop runs from March 5, 2022 – March 20,2022.

The sessions will be on Friday evenings at 7:30 PM EST, and Saturday and Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM EST, until Sunday, 03/13, which will be at 10:00 AM EDT, due to Daylight Savings beginning in the North American region on 03/13. The sessions’ timings remains the same throughout the entire workshop duration in all the other regions.

Schedule and Presenters:
5 March, Saturday at 7:30 PM IST: Introduction and Steps of Meditation – Swami Ritavan Bharati and Adhikari Bhoi
6 March, Sunday at 7:30 PM IST: Origins of Language and Subtle Sounds – Dr. Stephen Anthony Parker “Stoma”
12 March, Saturday at 6:00 AM IST: Philosophy of Mantra Meditation – Swami Ma Tripurashakti Bharati
12 March, Saturday at 7:30 PM IST: Mind and Mindfield – Michael Kissener
13 March, Sunday at 7:30 PM IST: The Process of Japa – Swami Ritavan Bharati with Pierre Lefebvre “Pt. Priyadarshan”
19 March, Saturday at 6:00 AM IST: The Teaching of Meditation – Swami Ma Radha Bharati
19 March, Saturday at 7:30 PM IST: Transmission – Shi Hong and Yoong Khiang Wong

20 March, Sunday at 7:30 PM IST: Questions and Answers – Swami Ritavan Bharati and Faculty

Cost of the Virtual Workshop:
To help sustain the Ashram during this difficult time, all the proceeds from this workshop will be donated to SRSG. We are recommending a donation of US$180.00 for those that live in High-Income Countries, US$140.00 for those in Middle-Income Countries, and US$90.00 for those in Low-Income Countries. Of course, any additional donations will be appreciated.
The registration site is on Constant Contact and will allow you to pay using your credit card or your PayPal account.
Register Now! at this link: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej13k313ccef6643&oseq&c=005c86b0-541f-11e3-90e0-d4ae5292bb50&ch=014e60c0-541f-11e3-9155-d4ae5292bb50
In Loving Service,
HYT-TTP Administration
