General Articles 
Reverberations of Mantra and Grace: The Guru–Disciple Relationship Retreat
2 November, 2025 @ 4:11 pm
With a heart so full of love, head bowed down in surrender, and hands folded in humility and devotion, we began celebration of Gurudeva HH Swami Rama's Birth Centenary day on 25 October 2025 with the Guru-Disciple Relationship Retreat from 19-25 October 2205.
Rekindling the Light Within: A Tribute to Gurudeva Swami Rama
1 November, 2025 @ 6:09 pm
The Birth Centenary Celebration is not merely a moment of remembrance of Gurudeva Swami Rama. It is a loving reminder for reconnection and rededication towards the teachings of the Himalayan Tradition in order to transform our lives. As we know, the mission of the Himalayan Tradition, as carried forward by Swami Rama, is to awaken the divine flame within every human being, enabling each one of us to realize our true Self.
100 Years of Swami Rama – 2025 SRSG Activities at a Glance
1 November, 2025 @ 5:49 pm
Gurudeva Swami Rama's Birth Centenary year was dedicated to the Guru-force by way of facilitating, organising and conducting various special retreats at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram and worldwide. Each member of our global spiritual family took part in these events planned throughout this year where we shared our stories, learnings, experiences and most importantly how our lives have been transformed through the teachings of the Himalayan Tradition.
Himalayan Yoga Tradition – Teacher Training Program: A Time of Renewal and Continuity
1 November, 2025 @ 5:19 pm
As these sacred events unfold, we are delighted to share that the teacher training program is entering a new phase of renewal. At the heart of this new beginning is Swami Veda’s long-cherished vision. Swami Ritavan Bharati, AHYMSIN’s Spiritual Guide and Ashram Pramukha, has shared that it was Swami Veda’s wish to offer this program from Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram in Rishikesh, as the global headquarters of AHYMSIN and the spiritual home of the global sangha. And we are very happy that during Swami Veda’s 10th Mahasamadhi year, that vision has been actualised.
“Embracing Silence” – AHYMSIN Switzerland’s First Retreat
4 October, 2025 @ 6:09 pm
Nestled in the serene beauty of the Valais Alps, near Martigny, AHYMSIN Switzerland held its very first Meditation and Silence retreat. The proximity of the majestic mountains and tranquil forests made everyone feel uplifted and supported by nature’s presence. Our home for the retreat was a 200-year-old guesthouse, where stillness seemed to emanate from the very walls. Its spacious, quiet seminar hall provided the perfect setting for our sessions. Each day, the family who runs the hotel lovingly prepared fresh, delicious organic vegetarian meals, adding a nourishing touch to our retreat experience.
An Auspicious Unveiling – A New Book by Swami Veda Bharati
4 October, 2025 @ 3:49 pm
On the sacred day of Navami (October 1, 2025) during the recent Navaratri celebrations, our hearts turn in devotion to Maa Siddhidatri, the radiant ninth form of the Mother Divine. Her very name means the One who bestows Siddhis. She represents the pinnacle of spiritual journey: the blissful moment where the seeker dissolves into the sought, and all perfections are attained.
The Gifts of Our Masters – AHYMSIN Americas Sangha Gathering
4 October, 2025 @ 10:59 am
The recent AHYMSIN-Americas Sangha/Silence Gathering in Minnesota was an enriching time, guided with care by Swami Ritavan Bharati and Swami Radha Bharati. This inspiring event celebrated the lineage, legacies, and teachings of our beloved Himalayan yoga masters, Swami Rama and Swami Veda, and was enhanced by personal reflections from senior leaders, teachers and sadhakas in the Himalayan Yoga Meditation Tradition.
Experiences During the 84-Days Intensive Sadhana Retreat
4 October, 2025 @ 8:54 am
Two participants from the 84-Days Intensive Sadhana Retreat held at the Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama from 10 July - 1 October 2025 shared their experiences. Both the participants are initiates within the Himalayan Tradition.
Experiences during the Silence Retreat in the Netherlands
3 October, 2025 @ 7:16 pm
During our retreat last week, I was asked this question by Pierre Lefebvre, and given the microphone, to share my experience with the group. The question came unexpected, but the words that came out of the mouth for an answer surprised me even more. When I wanted to tell about many years of yoga retreats, I suddenly realized something different. And this was my answer:
Himalayan Yoga at LMU
3 October, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
The Yoga Studies Program at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles has become one of the top programs in the United States for gaining a broad understanding of yoga, through its Yoga Philosophy Certificate program and its Master of Arts degree in Yoga Studies. For the past several years, teachers from the Himalayan Tradition have been invited to conduct workshops for LMU Yoga Studies students. Charles and Carol Crenshaw—longtime disciples and teachers of the Tradition— were the latest to share the teachings of the Himalayan Tradition on Saturday, September 27, 2025.