General Articles 
Waves of Love: Swami Veda’s Mahasamadhi
27 July, 2026 @ 12:25 pm
On the sacred occasion of the 12th Mahasamadhi Day of Swami Veda Bharatiji (11th Anniversary), Tuesday, the 14th July 2026, our spiritual home Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama was overwhelmed by a sentiment of pure silence (but also memories and tears), expressed through the loving presence of many students, devotees, initiates, and disciples coming from all over the world and gathered together at the feet of our beloved Swami Veda to honour and pay homage to His deep love and wisdom, with pure, open hearts.
The Gift of Silence
24 July, 2026 @ 10:13 am
On May 11th, a group of 15 people from five different countries gathered in the heart of the Swiss mountains at Schweibenalp, Centre of Unity, for a week-long Silence Retreat guided with by Michael Kissener and John Sellinger.
New HYT-TTP Website and online student/mentor platform
23 July, 2026 @ 6:45 pm
With the blessings of the Tradition, this new revamped website (http://himalayanyogatradition.org/) and up to date platform will be launched this year, on the most auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, continuing the deep roots of the teaching aspects of our tradition.
39 Years of Surya Sadhana
22 July, 2026 @ 6:41 pm
Surya Sadhana is a profound, energetic spiritual practice dedicated to the Sun. Far beyond a simple physical workout, it is a comprehensive, multi-hour practice combining deliberate physical movement, rhythmic breathing, and specific vocal sounds to awaken vital energy, reduce stress, and restore complete harmony to the mind and body.
Reflections on the Busan Silence Retreat
28 May, 2026 @ 12:19 pm
AHYMSIN Korea holds a retreat with Swamiji every other year. This year, Yoongji, Tuetyenji, and Rabindraji also joined us.
Challenging People As Teachers
28 May, 2026 @ 11:36 am
My brother-disciple Stoma Parker—you may know him—told me something that stuck with me. One day, in a conversation, I mentioned a person I find difficult to be around and have tended to avoid. Stoma told me that he does the opposite. He spends time with this person. He said it’s good practice for him—it helps him learn not to react or get upset.
Using Disturbance to Strengthen Your Meditation
27 April, 2026 @ 6:12 pm
Using Disturbance to Strengthen Your Meditation
Embraced by the Grace of my Guru
27 April, 2026 @ 5:58 pm
This time, I arrive with a different awareness. My time at Gurukulam quietly prepared me for this moment, though I did not fully realize how ready I was to receive the Guru’s teachings more deeply. The steady cultivation of discipline through mind-body awareness, integrated into each day’s schedule, has kept me grounded and centered. The wisdom, ever flowing through devoted teachers, has not only strengthened my faith but gently reassured me that I am exactly where I am meant to be.
Sangha Gathering: A Soul Nourishing Experience
30 March, 2026 @ 3:20 pm
The March 2026 Sangha gathering was once again such a heart and soul nourishing experience. I met so many familiar spiritual friends and family from around the world and made some new beautiful connections. Being at the ashram with the sangha always feels like coming home. It is truly a home away from home I feel loved, nourished, and cared for throughout my stay. The ambiance at the Ashram, with the spring season and so many gorgeous flowers in bloom with the Himalayan ranges in the background, adds to the magic.
A family wrapped under a warm “yellow” shawl called Love
30 March, 2026 @ 10:38 am
Following are some reflections from few participants in the AHYMSIN Sangha Gathering