Please note
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we have had to modify and change previously-scheduled yoga courses. On this page you will find our most up-to-date course listings.
Beginner Intensive Yoga
This 1 week / 6 day Beginner Intensive Yoga program for individuals with some yoga experience includes, prayers, pranayama, Surya Namaskar, traditional hatha yoga basic asana, question / answer session, Yoga Philosophy, Vedic Chanting, Meditation, Karma Yoga and Bhakti Yoga. Each day concludes with Ganga Havan and Aarti at sunset.
6:30-8:00am | Prayer Meditation, Pranayama, Loosening Practice, Surya Namaskara, Yoga Asana |
8:30-9:00am | Breakfast in Silence |
10:00-10:30am | Self-Study/Practice |
10:30-11:15am | Vedic Chanting |
11:15am-12:00pm | Yoga Philosophy |
12:00-12:30pm | Shramadaana |
1:00-2:00pm | Lunch in Silence |
3:30-4:30pm | Yoga Asana |
4:30-5:00pm | Guided Meditation/Yoga Nidra |
6:00-7:00pm | Ganga Aarti |
7:00-7:45pm | Satsang |
8:00pm | Dinner in Silence |
Creating Balance in Daily Life
Not able to move to a meditation cave in the Himalayas to find peace? No problem! Learn to integrate yoga in the midst of everyday life. Through the ancient science of yoga, we will explore tools to balance your passions with work, family and other responsibilities. Included is instruction on moving your body with good alignment through traditional hatha yoga asana, pranayama, meditation, yoga philosophy and question & answer sessions to ensure integration and relevance of the teachings. At the end of the program you will have an individualized written action plan to help live more fully, with greater ease and harmony with self and others. Each day concludes with Ganga Havan, vedic chanting and Ganga Aarti at sunset. This course is for those new to yoga but all levels of practitioners are welcome.
6:30-8:00am | Pranayama, Hatha Yog Asana, Surya Namaskar |
8:30-9:00am | Breakfast |
10:00-10:45am | Yoga Philosophy; 8 Limbs of Yoga |
10:45-11:30am | Satsang (Q&A): Integration to balance passions and responsibilities |
11:30am-12:00pm | Shramadaana |
1:00-2:00pm | Lunch |
3:00-4:00pm | Individual Action Plans |
4:00-5:00pm | Gentle Hatha Yoga Asana and Meditation |
6:00-7:00pm | Ganga Havan & Aarti – Main Ghat |
7:00-7:30pm | Satsang/Darshan with Pujya Swamiji & Pujya Sadhviji |
7:30-8:30pm | Dinner |
Dance of Shakti
Do you want to go beyond your trauma and conditioning to discover your authentic self? Sometimes we need a map or a practice to guide us to a life filled with ecstasy, vibrancy, radiance, joy, love, bliss and freedom. The Chakra System of the body is the map! Dance of Shakti, a fusion of Chakradance™ and Shakti Vidya are the practices to heal and discover your true self.
7:00-8:00am | Prayers, Yoga asana with Surya Namaskar |
8:30-9:00am | Light Breakfast in silence |
10:00-11:00am | Prana Kriya Vidya |
11:15am-12:30pm | Mantra Chanting & Satsang |
1:00-2:00pm | Lunch in silence |
3:00-4:45pm | Chakradance™ focus on specific chakra |
5:30pm | Ganga Havan & Aarti followed by Satsang with Pujya Sadhviji |
7:30-8:30pm | Dinner |
Embrace Your Spirit with Chakradance and Kriya
Embrace Your Spirit with Chakradance and Kriya is a playful, spirited, free flowing and healing dance using music from around the world with your unique and expressive movements and mandala art to increase your awareness of the connections between mind, body and soul.
6:30-8:00am | Pranayama, Surya Namaskar, yogasana [optional] |
8:30-9:00am | Breakfast in silence |
10:00-10:45am | Kriya Vidya |
11:00am-12:45pm | Chakradance™ |
1:00-2:00pm | Lunch |
2:30-4:15pm | Chakradance™ |
4:30-5:15pm | Satsang / Q&A |
6:00-7:00pm | Ganga Havan & Aarti |
7:00pm | Darshan & Satsang with Pujya Swamiji & Pujya Sadhviji |
7:30-8:30pm | Dinner in Silence |
9:30-10:00pm | Reflection/Introspection/Journaling |
Foundation Yoga
This 10 day / 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 question / answer session. Each day concludes with Ganga Havan and Aarti at sunset.
6:30-8:00am | Prayer Meditation, Pranayama, Loosening Practices, Surya Namaskara, Yoga Asana |
8:30-9:00am | Breakfast in silence |
10:00-10:30am | Self Practice/Study |
10:30-11:15am | Vedic Chanting |
11:15am-12pm | Yoga Philosophy |
12:00-12:30pm | Shramadaana |
1:00-2:00pm | Lunch in Silence |
3:30-4:30pm | Yoga Asana |
4:30-5:00pm | Guided Meditation/Yoga Nidra |
6:00-7:00pm | Ganga Aarti |
7:00-7:45pm | Satsang |
8:00pm | Dinner in Silence |
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
Tara Maniar
Visiting Teacher (Canada)
Laura Plumb
Visiting Teacher (USA)
Mary Cecil
Visiting Teacher (Kolkata, India)