Please Note – For the Courses Listed Below: The first date listed is the orientation meeting, which is held in the evening either before or after dinner. Students should try to be at the Ashram by 1 pm. Please check at the Reception Office for the exact timing of the orientation.
Foundation Yoga
Instructions in English
Autumn 2023: Sunday November 26th – Saturday December 9th, 2023
This 2-week Foundation Yoga program for individuals with no yoga experience includes prayers, pranayama, Surya Namaskar, traditional hatha yoga basic asana, Vedic Chanting, Karma Yoga and satsang [question / answer session]. Each day concludes with Ganga Havan & Aarti at sunset; followed by Satsang when Pujya Sadhviji is in the Ashram.
Specifications:
- This course is for students with no previous experience of yoga
- Students should adhere to the course dress code (white clothing is mandatory, no sleeveless or crop tops, no shorts, no tight or revealing clothes)
- Students should be punctual for each class
- Students should adopt sincere behaviour whilst staying at the ashram
- Students must not undergo any Ayurvedic or Panchakarma treatment during the course
- Students must not attend any other classes during the course
“The Foundation Yoga course at Parmarth Niketan Ashram gave me a perfect mix of physical and mental calm. The teachers were the best part of the course; they taught us yoga with abundant love and passion. I will cherish the memories spent here and the great friends that I made with all other participants. Looking forward to coming back for more peace.” – Lata from Pune, India
Ganga Yoga I
Instructions in English
Autumn 2023: Friday October 27th – Sunday October 29th, 2023
Autumn 2023: Saturday November 25th – Monday November 27th, 2023
A special three-day introduction to Ganga Yoga to encourage and inspire seekers to bring their lives back into alignment, to bring it back into the current of Mother Nature and the Universe. To bring a sense of body awareness and strive to lead a more balanced life in line with Mother Nature by exposure to the Ashram culture, understand the meaning of an Ashram and how to cultivate an Ashram with four pillars of Yogic Management in our lives. Introduction to Yamas and Niyamas as the core principles of Yoga allowing us to know how to flow in our lives. Practice a few practical tips and tools to realign and stay in the current/frequency of Maa Ganga’s grace, includes Yoga Asana, pranayama, meditation by Mother Ganga, sacred Yagya (fire-ceremony), Maa Gangaji’s Aarti and Satsang.
Kriya Yoga
Instructions in English
Autumn 2023: Sunday November 5th – Friday November 17th, 2023
‘Move one step closer to mind, body and soul connection’
Kriya Yoga deepens your practice through understanding the subtleties of the main chakras of the body. As we explore the chakras, we work to unblock and rebalance our inner energies for greater well-being and self connection.
A basic understanding of the chakras / energy centers with their Sanskrit names, associated colour, and element will be helpful for the Kriya Yoga and Meditation program. This Kriya Yoga program begins each day with the 20 main Kriya Yoga practices for pratyahara (sense withdrawal), dharana (concentration), dhyana (Meditation), including prayer, pranayama, traditional hatha yoga asana, Vedic chanting and Satsang (spiritual question/ answer). Each day concludes with Parmarth Niketan’s Ganga Havan and Aarti ceremony held during sunset on the holy banks of Ma Ganga, followed by Kirtan and Satsang (spiritual questions/ answers) with Pujya Sadhviji; and Darshan with Pujya Swamiji (when they are in the Ashram).
Specifications:
- This course is for experienced yoga and meditation students
- Students should adhere to the course dress code (white clothing is mandatory, no sleeveless or crop tops, no shorts, no tight or revealing clothes)
- Students should be punctual for each class
- Students must not undergo any Ayurvedic or Panchakarma treatment during the course
- Students must not attend any other classes during the course
- Students should adopt sincere behaviour whilst staying at the ashram
“A wonderful and unexpected journey. Kriya yoga begins with breath-work and asanas and takes you so much further. The course supported me in deepening my yoga practice with the intense study of chakras, mantras, and meditation. And the teachers at Parmarth brought an incredible amount of wisdom, patience and love to all of the students. I learned so much that I get to take with me and add to my daily practice. I highly recommend this class for all who are interested in exploring a new side of yoga.” – Rebecca from USA
Special Navratri Spiritual Retreat
Instructions in English
Autumn 2023: Thursday October 19th – Tuesday October 24th, 2023
Awaken the Divine Energy Within Yourself! Come celebrate Navratri (sacred nine nights of the Goddess) and Dussehra, the holiday dedicated to the vanquishing of darkness by light; of vanquishing ignorance with wisdom, on the holy banks of Mother Ganga in the lap of the majestic and sacred Himalayas.
Navratri is the sacred time in which the power of the Divine Mother Goddess — as Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati — is celebrated. Come, receive the blessings of the Mother Goddess, rejuvenate and re-energize yourself, and let your own inner Light emerge as you discover your inner wisdom!
This Special Navratri Spiritual Retreat includes pranayama, basic yoga asanas including surya namaskar, eternal sound healing with gongs, spiritual question & answer sessions, meditation, observing of silence, self-reflection, mantra chanting, sacred fire ceremonies, special ceremonies dedicated to the Mother Goddess, karma yoga, Himalayan walks and much more. Each day concludes with Ganga havan and aarti at sunset followed by satsang {spiritual question & answer session]. Experience a transformative retreat, concluding on Dussehra with a special yagna/havan ceremony to transform and / or release all that is false and no longer serves you.
Come, be in the presence of the living spiritual master and continue your spiritual journey with full awareness of your divine energy within!
Guidelines:
This Special Navratri Retreat is for those who are drawn to rejuvenating and re-energizing their path of Self-discovery, to awaken the divine energy within yourself and let your own inner Light emerge as you discover your inner wisdom! Each participant is required to adhere to the following guidelines which are in place to facilitate your transformation. Therefore, by attending this event you agree to:
- While at the retreat, take the divine opportunity to go as deeply as possible. In this way, you make the most of your opportunity and also honour the retreat of other participants.
- All pilgrims are expected to join in the Ganga Aarti (the light ceremony with devotional songs at sunset).
- The pilgrims staying in this ashram are required to observe and adhere to truth, non-violence, self-discipline, and polite etiquette.
- Respect and abide by the code of the ashram for the full duration of the retreat. To learn about all of the ashram’s guidelines, please click here.
- All pilgrims (both men and women) are required to dress modestly and soberly, in a way that shows respect for the tradition of ashram life. We request that no shorts, sleeveless shirts, or other revealing clothing are worn.
- The following are strictly prohibited: smoking, drinking intoxicants, using drugs, eating egg or other non-vegetarian foods, playing cards, watching television, playing radios/cassette players loudly. We also recommend that you refrain from eating onions and garlic.
- It is prohibited to use playing cards, radios, or TVs.
- Please refrain from picking flowers and littering.
- No pets are allowed.
- No strangers or persons who are not mentioned on the admission form are allowed to be invited or entertained in the rooms.
- It is the pilgrim’s responsibility to keep his/her room clean and tidy. Rooms should always remain in the same condition as when they were assigned.
- Take the opportunity to ask questions to Pujya Swamiji and/or Sadhvi Bhagawatiji that will be helpful to you on your spiritual path. There is no such thing as a “wrong” question! If you would like to submit a question but don’t want to do it in front of others, you can write them down and give them to the sevaks at the ashram.
- In the event that the administration asks the pilgrim to leave, the pilgrim must vacate the premises immediately.
- Please do not oblige anyone by directly providing money, clothes or tips of any kind. This affects the discipline and management of the ashram as well as negatively influences the divine, devoted feeling amongst the individuals here. Whatever help you want to give, please donate it to the office, and it will be distributed where it is most needed.
- Please note that spiritual retreats are not replacements for medical treatment and/or therapy. If you have or are currently dealing with a medical problem, whether it be physical or mental, please ensure that this retreat will be a safe place for you, as well as the other participants.
- By attending this event, you agree to have your image and possibly voice recorded, which could be shared in our publications, videos, websites, and social media. Images of all individuals are treated with respect, and your image and/or voice will never be sold. If you do not want to be photographed/filmed, please write to us or let us know in advance.
Special New Year Spiritual Retreat
Winter 2023: Friday December 29th, 2023 – Monday January 1st, 2024
‘Start the New Year as the best version of you!’
Come and celebrate New Year’s on the holy banks of Ma Ganga in the lap of the majestic and sacred Himalayas. Rejuvenate and re-energize yourself to live the New Year to the best of YOU! This Special New Year’s Spiritual Retreat with our resident yogacharyas; Sadhvi Abhaji (Mataji) and Induji Sharma, includes pranayama, yoga asanas, spiritual question & answer sessions, silent and guided meditations, mantra chanting, karma yoga, and Himalayan walks. Many sessions will be led by Pujya Swamiji and Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawatiji. Each day concludes with Ganga havan and aarti at sunset followed by darshan/satsang with Pujya Swamiji and Sadhvi Bhagwatiji. Experience a transformative special New Year’s yagna/havan ceremony on the morning of January 1st to transform and release that which no longer serves you. Come and be in the presence of the living spiritual master and begin the New Year as the new YOU!
Guidelines:
This New Year Retreat is for those who are drawn to rejuvenating and re-energizing their path of Self-discovery, to truly live the New Year as the best YOU possible! Each participant is required to adhere to the following guidelines which are in place to facilitate your transformation. Therefore, by attending this event you agree to:
- Approach the retreat with the understanding that it is not a casual event—it is for those earnestly seeking transformation and/or release of all that no longer serves you.
- Students should be punctual for each class
- Students must not undergo any Ayurvedic or Panchakarma treatment during the retreat
- Students must not attend any other classes during the retreat
- Students should adopt sincere behavior whilst staying at the ashram
- Complete the entire retreat and to attend each and every session without exception.
- All pilgrims are expected to join in the Ganga Aarti (the light ceremony with devotional songs at sunset).
- The pilgrims staying in this ashram are required to observe and adhere to truth, non-violence, self-discipline, and polite etiquette.
- Respect and abide by the code of the ashram for the full duration of the retreat. To learn about all of the ashram’s guidelines, please click here.
- All pilgrims (both men and women) are required to dress modestly and soberly, in a way that shows respect for the tradition of ashram life. We request that no shorts, sleeveless shirts, or other revealing clothing are worn. White clothing is mandatory for yoga classes.
- The following are strictly prohibited: smoking, drinking intoxicants, using drugs, eating egg or other non-vegetarian foods, playing cards, watching television, playing radios/cassette players loudly. We also recommend that you refrain from eating onions and garlic.
- It is prohibited to use playing cards, radios, or TVs.
- Please refrain from picking flowers and littering.
- No pets are allowed.
- No strangers or persons who are not mentioned on the admission form are allowed to be invited or entertained in the rooms.
- It is the pilgrim’s responsibility to keep his/her room clean and tidy. Rooms should always remain in the same condition as when they were assigned.
- While at the retreat, take the divine opportunity to go as deeply as possible. In this way, you make the most of your opportunity and also honour the retreat of other participants.
- Take the opportunity to ask questions to Pujya Swamiji and/or Sadhvi Bhagawatiji that will be helpful to you on your spiritual path. There is no such thing as a “wrong” question! If you would like to submit a question but don’t want to do it in front of others, you can write them down and give them to the sevaks at the ashram.
- In the event that the administration asks the pilgrim to leave, the pilgrim must vacate the premises immediately.
- Please do not oblige anyone by directly providing money, clothes or tips of any kind. This affects the discipline and management of the ashram as well as negatively influences the divine, devoted feeling amongst the individuals here. Whatever help you want to give, please donate it to the office, and it will be distributed where it is most needed.
- Please note that spiritual retreats are not replacements for medical treatment and/or therapy. If you have or are currently dealing with a medical problem, whether it be physical or mental, please ensure that this retreat will be a safe place for you, as well as the other participants.
- By attending this event, you agree to have your image and possibly voice recorded, which could be shared in our publications, videos, websites, and social media. Images of all individuals are treated with respect, and your image and/or voice will never be sold. If you do not want to be photographed/filmed, please write to us or let us know in advance.
200hr Yoga Teacher Training Course
Instructions in English
Autumn 2023: Sunday October 1st – Friday October 28th, 2023
‘Discover your full power and potential’
Becoming a yoga teacher takes commitment, dedication and willingness to live the yogic principles. The yoga teacher is the disciple as well as the example.
This 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Course, certified by Yoga Alliance USA, teaches prayer, pranayama, Surya/ Chandra Namaskar, in-depth traditional hatha yoga asana, Vedic chanting, Karma Yoga, and Bhakti Yoga. Students will study the Bhagavad Gita and Paatanjali’s Yoga Sutras, and develop a teaching methodology with opportunities for self-practice to deepen understanding, discipline and teaching skills. Each day concludes with Parmarth Niketan’s Ganga Havan and Aarti ceremony held during sunset on the holy banks of Ma Ganga, followed by Kirtan and Satsang (spiritual questions/ answers) with Pujya Sadhviji; and Darshan with Pujya Swamiji [when they are in the Ashram].
Specifications:
- Students should adhere to the course dress code (white clothing is mandatory, no sleeveless or crop tops, no shorts, no tight or revealing clothes)
- Students should be punctual for each class
- Students should adopt sincere behavior whilst staying at the ashram
- Students must not undergo any Ayurvedic or Panchakarma treatment during the course
- Students must not attend any other classes during the course
- Certificate of Attendance: Commitment to the practice, punctuality and attendance, and honouring the yogic principles must be demonstrated to qualify for the certificate. With successful completion of this program you can teach yoga with Yoga Alliance USA credentials
The Bhagavad-Gita Recitation and The Yoga Way of Life
Instructions in English
Winter 2023: Sunday December 17th – Friday December 29th, 2023
Vedantic Path to Self Realisation
Instructions in English
Autumn 2023: Sunday September 24th – Friday September 30th, 2023
Autumn 2023: Sunday October 29th – Friday November 4th, 2023
Autumn 2023: Sunday November 19th – Friday November 25th, 2023
Winter 2023: Sunday December 10th – Friday December 16th, 2023
This beautiful 5 day course delves deep into our Self to find the solution to all problems that the world presents to us and lay down a path to eternal happiness, bliss and freedom from illusion, miseries, sufferings and death. This course on Tattva Bodha is an introduction into the study of Vedanta, the practical path to self-realisation and liberation (moksha). Tattva Bodha, a basic work of Adi Shankaracharya ji, literally means the knowledge of truth. This course will go through Tattva Bodha verse by verse, helping us reflect on applying this wisdom practically into our lives and will include twice a day Yoga Asana classes, meditation by the holy banks of Mother Ganga, morning walks in addition to yagna, the Ganga Aarti, evening satsang to make it a beautiful immersive experience providing the teaching as well as the touch of this sacred wisdom.
Please Note – For the Courses Listed Below: The first date listed is the orientation meeting, which is held in the evening either before or after dinner. Students should try to be at the Ashram by 1 pm. Please check at the Reception Office for the exact timing of the orientation.
Instructions in English
Autumn 2023: Sunday September 10th – Friday September 22nd, 2023
Autumn 2023: Sunday November 26th – Saturday December 9th, 2023
This 2-week Foundation Yoga program for individuals with no yoga experience includes prayers, pranayama, Surya Namaskar, traditional hatha yoga basic asana, Vedic Chanting, Karma Yoga and satsang [question / answer session]. Each day concludes with Ganga Havan & Aarti at sunset; followed by Satsang when Pujya Sadhviji is in the Ashram.
Specifications:
- This course is for students with no previous experience of yoga
- Students should adhere to the course dress code (white clothing is mandatory, no sleeveless or crop tops, no shorts, no tight or revealing clothes)
- Students should be punctual for each class
- Students should adopt sincere behaviour whilst staying at the ashram
- Students must not undergo any Ayurvedic or Panchakarma treatment during the course
- Students must not attend any other classes during the course
“The Foundation Yoga course at Parmarth Niketan Ashram gave me a perfect mix of physical and mental calm. The teachers were the best part of the course; they taught us yoga with abundant love and passion. I will cherish the memories spent here and the great friends that I made with all other participants. Looking forward to coming back for more peace.” – Lata from Pune, India
Instructions in English
Autumn 2023: Friday September 29th – Sunday October 1st, 2023
Autumn 2023: Friday October 27th – Sunday October 29th, 2023
Autumn 2023: Saturday November 25th – Monday November 27th, 2023
A special three-day introduction to Ganga Yoga to encourage and inspire seekers to bring their lives back into alignment, to bring it back into the current of Mother Nature and the Universe. To bring a sense of body awareness and strive to lead a more balanced life in line with Mother Nature by exposure to the Ashram culture, understand the meaning of an Ashram and how to cultivate an Ashram with four pillars of Yogic Management in our lives. Introduction to Yamas and Niyamas as the core principles of Yoga allowing us to know how to flow in our lives. Practice a few practical tips and tools to realign and stay in the current/frequency of Maa Ganga’s grace, includes Yoga Asana, pranayama, meditation by Mother Ganga, sacred Yagya (fire-ceremony), Maa Gangaji’s Aarti and Satsang.
Kriya Yoga
Instructions in English
Summer 2023: Sunday July 30th – Friday August 11th, 2023
Autumn 2023: Sunday November 5th – Friday November 17th, 2023
‘Move one step closer to mind, body and soul connection’
Kriya Yoga deepens your practice through understanding the subtleties of the main chakras of the body. As we explore the chakras, we work to unblock and rebalance our inner energies for greater well-being and self connection.
A basic understanding of the chakras / energy centers with their Sanskrit names, associated colour, and element will be helpful for the Kriya Yoga and Meditation program. This Kriya Yoga program begins each day with the 20 main Kriya Yoga practices for pratyahara (sense withdrawal), dharana (concentration), dhyana (Meditation), including prayer, pranayama, traditional hatha yoga asana, Vedic chanting and Satsang (spiritual question/ answer). Each day concludes with Parmarth Niketan’s Ganga Havan and Aarti ceremony held during sunset on the holy banks of Ma Ganga, followed by Kirtan and Satsang (spiritual questions/ answers) with Pujya Sadhviji; and Darshan with Pujya Swamiji (when they are in the Ashram).
Specifications:
- This course is for experienced yoga and meditation students
- Students should adhere to the course dress code (white clothing is mandatory, no sleeveless or crop tops, no shorts, no tight or revealing clothes)
- Students should be punctual for each class
- Students must not undergo any Ayurvedic or Panchakarma treatment during the course
- Students must not attend any other classes during the course
- Students should adopt sincere behaviour whilst staying at the ashram
“A wonderful and unexpected journey. Kriya yoga begins with breath-work and asanas and takes you so much further. The course supported me in deepening my yoga practice with the intense study of chakras, mantras, and meditation. And the teachers at Parmarth brought an incredible amount of wisdom, patience and love to all of the students. I learned so much that I get to take with me and add to my daily practice. I highly recommend this class for all who are interested in exploring a new side of yoga.” – Rebecca from USA
Special Navratri Spiritual Retreat
Instructions in English
Autumn 2023: Thursday October 19th – Tuesday October 24th, 2023
Awaken the Divine Energy Within Yourself! Come celebrate Navratri (sacred nine nights of the Goddess) and Dussehra, the holiday dedicated to the vanquishing of darkness by light; of vanquishing ignorance with wisdom, on the holy banks of Mother Ganga in the lap of the majestic and sacred Himalayas.
Navratri is the sacred time in which the power of the Divine Mother Goddess — as Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati — is celebrated. Come, receive the blessings of the Mother Goddess, rejuvenate and re-energize yourself, and let your own inner Light emerge as you discover your inner wisdom!
This Special Navratri Spiritual Retreat includes pranayama, basic yoga asanas including surya namaskar, eternal sound healing with gongs, spiritual question & answer sessions, meditation, observing of silence, self-reflection, mantra chanting, sacred fire ceremonies, special ceremonies dedicated to the Mother Goddess, karma yoga, Himalayan walks and much more. Each day concludes with Ganga havan and aarti at sunset followed by satsang {spiritual question & answer session]. Experience a transformative retreat, concluding on Dussehra with a special yagna/havan ceremony to transform and / or release all that is false and no longer serves you.
Come, be in the presence of the living spiritual master and continue your spiritual journey with full awareness of your divine energy within!
Guidelines:
This Special Navratri Retreat is for those who are drawn to rejuvenating and re-energizing their path of Self-discovery, to awaken the divine energy within yourself and let your own inner Light emerge as you discover your inner wisdom! Each participant is required to adhere to the following guidelines which are in place to facilitate your transformation. Therefore, by attending this event you agree to:
- While at the retreat, take the divine opportunity to go as deeply as possible. In this way, you make the most of your opportunity and also honour the retreat of other participants.
- All pilgrims are expected to join in the Ganga Aarti (the light ceremony with devotional songs at sunset).
- The pilgrims staying in this ashram are required to observe and adhere to truth, non-violence, self-discipline, and polite etiquette.
- Respect and abide by the code of the ashram for the full duration of the retreat. To learn about all of the ashram’s guidelines, please click here.
- All pilgrims (both men and women) are required to dress modestly and soberly, in a way that shows respect for the tradition of ashram life. We request that no shorts, sleeveless shirts, or other revealing clothing are worn.
- The following are strictly prohibited: smoking, drinking intoxicants, using drugs, eating egg or other non-vegetarian foods, playing cards, watching television, playing radios/cassette players loudly. We also recommend that you refrain from eating onions and garlic.
- It is prohibited to use playing cards, radios, or TVs.
- Please refrain from picking flowers and littering.
- No pets are allowed.
- No strangers or persons who are not mentioned on the admission form are allowed to be invited or entertained in the rooms.
- It is the pilgrim’s responsibility to keep his/her room clean and tidy. Rooms should always remain in the same condition as when they were assigned.
- Take the opportunity to ask questions to Pujya Swamiji and/or Sadhvi Bhagawatiji that will be helpful to you on your spiritual path. There is no such thing as a “wrong” question! If you would like to submit a question but don’t want to do it in front of others, you can write them down and give them to the sevaks at the ashram.
- In the event that the administration asks the pilgrim to leave, the pilgrim must vacate the premises immediately.
- Please do not oblige anyone by directly providing money, clothes or tips of any kind. This affects the discipline and management of the ashram as well as negatively influences the divine, devoted feeling amongst the individuals here. Whatever help you want to give, please donate it to the office, and it will be distributed where it is most needed.
- Please note that spiritual retreats are not replacements for medical treatment and/or therapy. If you have or are currently dealing with a medical problem, whether it be physical or mental, please ensure that this retreat will be a safe place for you, as well as the other participants.
- By attending this event, you agree to have your image and possibly voice recorded, which could be shared in our publications, videos, websites, and social media. Images of all individuals are treated with respect, and your image and/or voice will never be sold. If you do not want to be photographed/filmed, please write to us or let us know in advance.
Special New Year Spiritual Retreat
Winter 2023: Friday December 29th, 2023 – Monday January 1st, 2024
‘Start the New Year as the best version of you!’
Come and celebrate New Year’s on the holy banks of Ma Ganga in the lap of the majestic and sacred Himalayas. Rejuvenate and re-energize yourself to live the New Year to the best of YOU! This Special New Year’s Spiritual Retreat with our resident yogacharyas; Sadhvi Abhaji (Mataji) and Induji Sharma, includes pranayama, yoga asanas, spiritual question & answer sessions, silent and guided meditations, mantra chanting, karma yoga, and Himalayan walks. Many sessions will be led by Pujya Swamiji and Pujya Sadhvi Bhagawatiji. Each day concludes with Ganga havan and aarti at sunset followed by darshan/satsang with Pujya Swamiji and Sadhvi Bhagwatiji. Experience a transformative special New Year’s yagna/havan ceremony on the morning of January 1st to transform and release that which no longer serves you. Come and be in the presence of the living spiritual master and begin the New Year as the new YOU!
Guidelines:
This New Year Retreat is for those who are drawn to rejuvenating and re-energizing their path of Self-discovery, to truly live the New Year as the best YOU possible! Each participant is required to adhere to the following guidelines which are in place to facilitate your transformation. Therefore, by attending this event you agree to:
- Approach the retreat with the understanding that it is not a casual event—it is for those earnestly seeking transformation and/or release of all that no longer serves you.
- Students should be punctual for each class
- Students must not undergo any Ayurvedic or Panchakarma treatment during the retreat
- Students must not attend any other classes during the retreat
- Students should adopt sincere behavior whilst staying at the ashram
- Complete the entire retreat and to attend each and every session without exception.
- All pilgrims are expected to join in the Ganga Aarti (the light ceremony with devotional songs at sunset).
- The pilgrims staying in this ashram are required to observe and adhere to truth, non-violence, self-discipline, and polite etiquette.
- Respect and abide by the code of the ashram for the full duration of the retreat. To learn about all of the ashram’s guidelines, please click here.
- All pilgrims (both men and women) are required to dress modestly and soberly, in a way that shows respect for the tradition of ashram life. We request that no shorts, sleeveless shirts, or other revealing clothing are worn. White clothing is mandatory for yoga classes.
- The following are strictly prohibited: smoking, drinking intoxicants, using drugs, eating egg or other non-vegetarian foods, playing cards, watching television, playing radios/cassette players loudly. We also recommend that you refrain from eating onions and garlic.
- It is prohibited to use playing cards, radios, or TVs.
- Please refrain from picking flowers and littering.
- No pets are allowed.
- No strangers or persons who are not mentioned on the admission form are allowed to be invited or entertained in the rooms.
- It is the pilgrim’s responsibility to keep his/her room clean and tidy. Rooms should always remain in the same condition as when they were assigned.
- While at the retreat, take the divine opportunity to go as deeply as possible. In this way, you make the most of your opportunity and also honour the retreat of other participants.
- Take the opportunity to ask questions to Pujya Swamiji and/or Sadhvi Bhagawatiji that will be helpful to you on your spiritual path. There is no such thing as a “wrong” question! If you would like to submit a question but don’t want to do it in front of others, you can write them down and give them to the sevaks at the ashram.
- In the event that the administration asks the pilgrim to leave, the pilgrim must vacate the premises immediately.
- Please do not oblige anyone by directly providing money, clothes or tips of any kind. This affects the discipline and management of the ashram as well as negatively influences the divine, devoted feeling amongst the individuals here. Whatever help you want to give, please donate it to the office, and it will be distributed where it is most needed.
- Please note that spiritual retreats are not replacements for medical treatment and/or therapy. If you have or are currently dealing with a medical problem, whether it be physical or mental, please ensure that this retreat will be a safe place for you, as well as the other participants.
- By attending this event, you agree to have your image and possibly voice recorded, which could be shared in our publications, videos, websites, and social media. Images of all individuals are treated with respect, and your image and/or voice will never be sold. If you do not want to be photographed/filmed, please write to us or let us know in advance.
Pranayama
Instructions in English
Summer 2023: Sunday August 20th – Friday September 1st, 2023
200hr Yoga Teacher Training Course
Instructions in English
Autumn 2023: Sunday October 1st – Friday October 28th, 2023
‘Discover your full power and potential’
Becoming a yoga teacher takes commitment, dedication and willingness to live the yogic principles. The yoga teacher is the disciple as well as the example.
This 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Course, certified by Yoga Alliance USA, teaches prayer, pranayama, Surya/ Chandra Namaskar, in-depth traditional hatha yoga asana, Vedic chanting, Karma Yoga, and Bhakti Yoga. Students will study the Bhagavad Gita and Paatanjali’s Yoga Sutras, and develop a teaching methodology with opportunities for self-practice to deepen understanding, discipline and teaching skills. Each day concludes with Parmarth Niketan’s Ganga Havan and Aarti ceremony held during sunset on the holy banks of Ma Ganga, followed by Kirtan and Satsang (spiritual questions/ answers) with Pujya Sadhviji; and Darshan with Pujya Swamiji [when they are in the Ashram].
Specifications:
- Students should adhere to the course dress code (white clothing is mandatory, no sleeveless or crop tops, no shorts, no tight or revealing clothes)
- Students should be punctual for each class
- Students should adopt sincere behavior whilst staying at the ashram
- Students must not undergo any Ayurvedic or Panchakarma treatment during the course
- Students must not attend any other classes during the course
- Certificate of Attendance: Commitment to the practice, punctuality and attendance, and honouring the yogic principles must be demonstrated to qualify for the certificate. With successful completion of this program you can teach yoga with Yoga Alliance USA credentials
The Bhagavad-Gita Recitation and The Yoga Way of Life
Instructions in English
Winter 2023: Sunday December 17th – Friday December 29th, 2023
Vedantic Path to Self Realisation
Instructions in English
Autumn 2023: Sunday September 24th – Friday September 30th, 2023
Autumn 2023: Sunday October 29th – Friday November 4th, 2023
Autumn 2023: Sunday November 19th – Friday November 25th, 2023
Winter 2023: Sunday December 10th – Friday December 16th, 2023
This beautiful 5 day course delves deep into our Self to find the solution to all problems that the world presents to us and lay down a path to eternal happiness, bliss and freedom from illusion, miseries, sufferings and death. This course on Tattva Bodha is an introduction into the study of Vedanta, the practical path to self-realisation and liberation (moksha). Tattva Bodha, a basic work of Adi Shankaracharya ji, literally means the knowledge of truth. This course will go through Tattva Bodha verse by verse, helping us reflect on applying this wisdom practically into our lives and will include twice a day Yoga Asana classes, meditation by the holy banks of Mother Ganga, morning walks in addition to yagna, the Ganga Aarti, evening satsang to make it a beautiful immersive experience providing the teaching as well as the touch of this sacred wisdom.
Yoga Teacher Training For Vulnerable Communities
Instructions in English
Autumn 2023: Sunday September 3rd – Saturday September 16th, 2023
In collaboration with Prafull Oorja, Parmarth Niketan Ashram is offering a 2 week Yoga Teacher Training program for Vulnerable Communities.
Utilizing yoga philosophies and practices to empower and heal members of vulnerable communities, this program includes 35 hours of theory, activities, demos, and interactive sessions and 15 hours of observations and practical sessions with communities in vulnerable conditions. Participants will have a sense of satisfaction and joy; and a set of tools to engage communities. We will address several communities, including multiple conditions of special needs children; rural women; prison communities; children with cancer; HIV+; mentally challenged adults; trauma survivors; and more.
You will receive a Certificate with Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Program (YACEP); Full Manual with songs, drawings, and activities; a toolkit of unique teaching and presentation methods; 1 year of support to implement programs, including monthly zoom calls, and potential site-visits [within India] from Prafull Oorja Sangha and support! This is a great opportunity to network and learn from peers.
Prerequisite: 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training Certification or extensive knowledge of yoga philosophy and practices.
Important Course Information
- It is necessary to understand, read and write English to be able to participate in the yoga courses which are offered in English.
- Certificates for Intensive and YTTC will be issued only on completion of the entire course
- Attendance and punctuality are important factors for self discipline and to receive the certificate for certificate courses.
- Men and women should wear clothing that covers shoulders (no sleeveless shirts), midriff, and calves (no capris, shorts, or short dresses). Ladies should be careful to cover their cleavage. Yoga Students are expected to wear white, a balance of the seven colors and the color of purity. Please avoid wearing tight clothing both for your own comfort and as a sign of respect for the local culture. Additionally, it is customary to remove your shoes before entering buildings or sacred places. If you are not dressed appropriately you may not be allowed to participate in yoga classes or other Ashram activities. Dress code to be maintained during yoga classes, at meal times, in the Ashram grounds, and at Parmarth ghat.
- Make sure to bring your receipt of full payments to the first class that begins early in the morning.
- No classes on Sundays and major Indian/Hindu Holidays.
- The first day is for check in and orientation. Please arrive at the Ashram by 1:00 pm and check with the reception desk for the location and time of the orientation.
- Yoga students are welcome to stay additional days to integrate and deepen their discipline and practice. This is only possible when rooms are available.
Important Course Information
- It is necessary to understand, read and write English to be able to participate in the yoga courses which are offered in English.
- Certificates for Intensive and YTTC will be issued only on completion of the entire course
- Attendance and punctuality are important factors for self discipline and to receive the certificate for certificate courses.
- Men and women should wear clothing that covers shoulders (no sleeveless shirts), midriff, and calves (no capris, shorts, or short dresses). Ladies should be careful to cover their cleavage. Yoga Students are expected to wear white, a balance of the seven colors and the color of purity. Please avoid wearing tight clothing both for your own comfort and as a sign of respect for the local culture. Additionally, it is customary to remove your shoes before entering buildings or sacred places. If you are not dressed appropriately you may not be allowed to participate in yoga classes or other Ashram activities. Dress code to be maintained during yoga classes, at meal times, in the Ashram grounds, and at Parmarth ghat.
- Make sure to bring your receipt of full payments to the first class that begins early in the morning.
- No classes on Sundays and major Indian/Hindu Holidays.
- The first day is for check in and orientation. Please arrive at the Ashram by 1:00 pm and check with the reception desk for the location and time of the orientation.
- Yoga students are welcome to stay additional days to integrate and deepen their discipline and practice. This is only possible when rooms are available.
Our Yoga Team
Dr. Indu Sharma
Ganga Nandini
