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SUMMARY:200hr Yoga Teacher Training Course
DESCRIPTION:200hr Yoga Teacher Training Course\nSeptember 7th – October 4th\, 2025\nCertified by Yoga Alliance USA\nInstructions in English \nMain Teachers: Sadhvi Abha Saraswatiji\, Dr. Indu Sharmaji \n‘‘Discover your full power and potential and become a certified Yoga teacher. Deepen your cultural understanding of Yoga.’ \nBecoming a yoga teacher takes commitment\, dedication and willingness to live the yogic principles. The yoga teacher is the disciple as well as the example. \nThis 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]. \nThe 4 week YTTC is designed for students with some yoga asana experience. \nSpecifications\n\nStudents should adhere to the course dress code (white clothing is mandatory\, no sleeveless or crop tops\, no shorts\, no tight or revealing clothes)\nStudents should be punctual for each class\nStudents should adopt sincere behavior whilst staying at the ashram\nStudents must not undergo any Ayurvedic or Panchakarma treatment during the course\nStudents must not attend any other classes during the course\n\nYTTC 200hrs Syllabus\n\nYOGASANA\n\n3-4 hours of Yogasana daily\nTraditional Hatha Yoga\nVariations for beginners and experts\nNecessary loosening practices\nSurya Namaskara\nAsana names in Sanskrit and English\n\n\nYOGA PHILOSOPHY\n\nCultural aspects of Yoga\nAncient history\nYoga Sutras\nMantras\nBhagavad Gita and application in daily life\n\n\nMANTRA CHANTING\n\nMantras and prayers in Sanskrit\nMeaning of mantras\nMow to apply mantras in your own yoga classes\n\n\nYOGA NIDRA AND MEDITATION\n\nYoga Nidra is an ancient technique for revitalizing\, and stabilizing emotional and mental health.\n\n\nSPIRITUALITY\n\nSatsang (spiritual Q&A) with Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji\nLiving and learning with monastic teachers\nDaily havan\, ancient Vedic fire ritual (optional)\nGanga aarti with bhajan and kirtan\nPrayers in Sanskrit\n\n\nPRANAYAMA\n\nArt and science of regulating the mental state through regulating the breath with many different techniques\n\n\nYOGA ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY\n\nFunctions\, beneficial and non-beneficial lifestyle decisions\, best practices and contraindications for Yoga:\n\nSpine\, bones\, joints (skeletal anatomy)\nMuscles and tendons\nHeart\, circulation and blood pressure (cardiovascular system)\nBrain\, nerves and stress reactions\nHormonal system: thyroid\, as well as hormones e.g. insulin and melatonin\nRespiratory system: lungs\, muscles\, oxygen metabloism\, different types of breathing\nDigestive system\n\n\n\n\nAYURVEDA \n\nPrinciples of ayurveda\nYour doshas and your body type\nAyurvedic diet\, health routine and disease prevention\n\n\nSHATKARMA \n\nVarious yogic cleansing practices: neti\, kapalbhati\, trataka and more\n\n\nTEACHING PRACTICE \n\nThe course will qualify you to teach well-rounded beginners’ level yoga classes. Teaching syllabus includes:\n\nHow to structure a class\nLesson plans\nTime management\nMethodology\nCorrections\nDuration of asanas\n\n\n\n\n\nCertificate of Attendance\nCommitment 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 \n 
URL:https://courses.parmarth.org/events/200hr-yoga-teacher-training-course-oct7/
LOCATION:Parmarth Niketan\, Parmarth Niketan\, P.O. Swargashram\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249304\, India
CATEGORIES:Yoga Courses
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SUMMARY:Special Navratri Spiritual Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Special Navratri Spiritual Retreat with YogGarba\nSeptember 27th – October 2nd\, 2025\nInstructions in English \nMain Teacher: Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji \n‘Celebrate the sacred nine nights of the Goddess in spiritual company and re-energize yourself.’ \nAwaken the Divine Energy Within Yourself! Come celebrate Navratri — the sacred nine nights of the Goddess — and Dussehra\, the festival dedicated to the victory of light over darkness and wisdom over ignorance\, on the holy banks of Mother Ganga in the lap of the majestic Himalayas. \nNavratri is a sacred time to honour the power of the Divine Mother — as Durga\, Lakshmi\, and Saraswati. Come receive her blessings\, rejuvenate and re-energize yourself\, and let your own inner Light emerge as you discover your highest wisdom. \nThis Special Navratri Spiritual Retreat includes pranayama\, basic yoga asanas including surya namaskar\, eternal sound healing with gongs\, meditation\, observing silence\, self-reflection\, mantra chanting\, sacred fire ceremonies\, special pujas dedicated to the Mother Goddess\, karma yoga\, Himalayan walks\, Garba and much more. Each day concludes with the sacred Ganga havan and aarti at sunset\, followed by satsang. The retreat culminates on Dussehra with a transformative yagna/havan ceremony to release all that no longer serves you. \nNew This Year – YogGarba®: Dance in the Womb of the Divine Mother \nIn the joyous spirit of Navratri\, participants will enjoy open Garba dancing during the retreat — a vibrant celebration of devotion through movement. \nFor those who wish to explore more deeply\, a Special 4.5 Day (9-hour) Introductory Certified Workshop on YogGarba® will be offered with the Navratri Retreat this year. YogGarba® is a unique practice developed by Garba researcher Mr. Anish Rangrej that merges the ancient elements of yoga — asanas\, pranayama\, and meditation — with the sacred traditional dance of Garba. This integration offers physical\, emotional\, and spiritual benefits\, while deepening your connection to the Divine Mother. \nThe workshop includes: \n\nFundamental understanding of YogGarba®\nThe science and spiritual roots of Garba\nHow yoga and Garba intertwine for holistic well-being\nPractical implementation for a healthy and joyful lifestyle\n\nThrough YogGarba®\, participants journey inward — dancing into the womb of the Divine Mother — balancing energy\, awakening joy\, and transforming movement into meditation. \nIF YOU ARE INTERESTED SPECIFICALLY IN THE WORKSHOP\, there will be a suggested nominal donation for it. Please email yoga@parmarth.com for signing up for the YogGarba Workshop in addition to the Navratri Retreat.  \nGuidelines\nThis 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: \n\nWhile 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.\nAll pilgrims are expected to join in the Ganga Aarti (the light ceremony with devotional songs at sunset).\nThe pilgrims staying in this ashram are required to observe and adhere to truth\, non-violence\, self-discipline\, and polite etiquette.\nRespect 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. \n\nAll 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.\nThe 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.\nIt is prohibited to use playing cards\, radios\, or TVs.\nPlease refrain from picking flowers and littering.\nNo pets are allowed.\nNo strangers or persons who are not mentioned on the admission form are allowed to be invited or entertained in the rooms.\nIt 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.\n\n\nTake 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.\nIn the event that the administration asks the pilgrim to leave\, the pilgrim must vacate the premises immediately.\nPlease 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.\nPlease 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.\nBy 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.\n\n 
URL:https://courses.parmarth.org/events/special-navratri-spiritual-retreat-sep27/
LOCATION:Parmarth Niketan\, Parmarth Niketan\, P.O. Swargashram\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249304\, India
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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SUMMARY:ShantiLotus Healing Dance Retreat with Tara Maa
DESCRIPTION:ShantiLotus Healing Dance Retreat with Tara Maa\nOctober 5-11th\, 2025\nInstructions in English \nwith Tara Maa \nShantiLotus Healing Dance Retreat is an opportunity to heal our individual\, ancestral and collective trauma to bring healing peace and harmony to our little piece of our world.  Shanti is the Sanskrit word\nfor “Peace”. The Lotus represents ‘Living from the Spirit – the Soul’\, the ability to be beautiful\, to allow our essence to bring calmness to the world even when we are stuck and live in the ‘mud’ of the world. Using Satsang\, breath\, pranayama\, chanting and dance\, you will be guided to release trauma held in the body to discover a better way of being so you may live life to the fullest. Reduce anxiety\, stress and fears to live with a higher sense of focus\, motivation\, creativity\, clarity\, compassion\, courage\, intuition\, and energy. Improve your sleep\, mental and emotional health and wellness. By the end of the Retreat\, you will have an Action Plan to Co-Create the Life you Desire; and\, Live with Grace the Life you are Given. \nThis 7-day retreat includes Tara Maa’s Signature System of Shakti Yoga and Shiva Shakti Ecstatic Healing Dance. \nShiva Shakti Ecstatic Healing Dance is an opportunity to dance with your eyes closed or downcast for that inner journey to healing and discovery! Let go old beliefs that no longer serve you; balance your masculine and feminine energies\, your human and divine qualities; and\, bring harmony between your ego-self and your Divine Self. Discover who you are beyond the roles you play in society and your true purpose or passion on the journey of this life. \nTara Maa’s Signature System of Shakti Yoga is based on ancient yogic wisdom of satsang\, movement\, pranayama\, breathwork\, and chanting; and\, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji’s teachings to provide you with simple tools of intention\, discipline and surrender to unlock your full potential. \nEach day begins with yoga and yagna for World Health and World Peace; and\, ends with the world-renowned Ganga Aarti on the holy banks of Ma Ganga in the sacred lap of the majestic Himalayas followed by the spiritual Satsang with Pujya Sadhviji and / or Darshan with Pujya Swamiji when they are at the Ashram. You will have opportunities for individual coaching with Tara Maa by appointment. \nDress code: Modest for Ashram setting. You may wear colours that inspires your spiritual and emotional well being. \nPlease bring writing materials [pen / journal\, ipad\, art materials\, etc.] to record your insights and discoveries. \n 
URL:https://courses.parmarth.org/events/shantilotus-healing-dance-retreat-with-tara-maa-oct5/
LOCATION:Parmarth Niketan\, Parmarth Niketan\, P.O. Swargashram\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249304\, India
CATEGORIES:Yoga Courses
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251025
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SUMMARY:Foundation Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Foundation Yoga\nOctober 12-24th\, 2025\nInstructions in English \nMain Teacher: Yogacharya Dr. Indu Sharmaji \n‘Get to know all aspects of authentic Yoga\, directly from the source’ \nThis 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. \nSpecifications\n\nThis course is for students with no previous experience of yoga\nStudents should adhere to the course dress code (white clothing is mandatory\, no sleeveless or crop tops\, no shorts\, no tight or revealing clothes)\nStudents should be punctual for each class\nStudents should adopt sincere behaviour whilst staying at the ashram\nStudents must not undergo any Ayurvedic or Panchakarma treatment during the course\nStudents must not attend any other classes during the course\n\nTestimonials\n“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 \n 
URL:https://courses.parmarth.org/events/foundation-yoga-oct12/
LOCATION:Parmarth Niketan\, Parmarth Niketan\, P.O. Swargashram\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249304\, India
CATEGORIES:Yoga Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251024
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SUMMARY:Special Diwali Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:Special Diwali Celebrations\nOctober 19th – 23rd\, 2025\n 
URL:https://courses.parmarth.org/events/special-diwali-celebrations-2/
LOCATION:Parmarth Niketan\, Parmarth Niketan\, P.O. Swargashram\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249304\, India
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251105
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SUMMARY:Vedantic Path to Self-Realisation - 2
DESCRIPTION:Vedantic Path to Self-Realisation – 2\nOctober 26th – November 4th\, 2025\nThis beautiful 9 day course is an introduction into the study of Vedanta\, the practical path to self-realisation and liberation (moksha).  We will delve deep into the Self to find the solution to problems that the world presents to us for a path from illusion\, miseries\, sufferings and death to eternal happiness\, bliss and freedom. \nWe will study the basic Vedantic introductory text\, the Tattvabodha and Ishavasya Upanishad\, which very clearly explain the purpose of life and the path of Sadhna. \nTattva Bodha literally means the knowledge of truth\, the real and permanent by discriminating from unreal or impermanent. As we study the Tattva Bodha [a consciousness to distinguish between the material and spiritual dimensions of our life] we will reflect on applying this wisdom practically into our lives. \nIshavasya Upanishad is the 1st of the 11 main Upanishads having 18 verses derived from the 40th chapter of Shukla Yajurveda. ‘Isha’ literally means “ruler\, master\, lord”; ‘vasyam’ means “hidden in\, covered with\, enveloped by”. So\, the theme of this Upanishad is ‘Whence the God is hidden in or enveloped by’. Thence\, it takes us through the nature of truth and its application in practical life beautifully and lays down the path to realise That Universal Truth\, now and here itself. \nTo understand clearly the impact of the combination of our material life and spiritual journey\, this course becomes very important for everyone who is seeking eternal happiness\, bliss and freedom. \nEach day begins with yoga and yagna; includes meditation by the holy banks of Mother Ganga\, morning walks\, and\, ends with the world-renowned Ganga Aarti on the holy banks of Maa Ganga in the sacred lap of the majestic Himalayas followed by the spiritual Satsang with Pujya Sadhviji and/or Darshan with Pujya Swamiji [when they are available] providing a beautiful immersive experience of the sacred wisdom of Vedantic teachings. \nPlease note this program ends at 1 pm on the last day.  Do plan your departure from the Ashram accordingly preferably after lunch. \nDress Code:  Modest clothing in white that is not see-through which covers the upper arms\, cleavage and lower legs. \n 
URL:https://courses.parmarth.org/events/vedantic-path-to-self-realisation-2-oct26/
LOCATION:Parmarth Niketan\, Parmarth Niketan\, P.O. Swargashram\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249304\, India
CATEGORIES:Yoga Courses
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