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SUMMARY:Foundation Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Foundation Yoga\nAugust 29 – September 10\, 2027\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  \n \n 
URL:https://courses.parmarth.org/events/foundation-yoga-aug29/
LOCATION:Parmarth Niketan\, Parmarth Niketan\, P.O. Swargashram\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249304\, India
CATEGORIES:Yoga Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270922
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SUMMARY:Vedantic Path to Self-Realisation - 2
DESCRIPTION:Vedantic Path to Self-Realisation – 2\nSeptember 12 – 21\, 2027\n\n\n\n\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 Atmabodha and Ishavasya Upanishad\, which very clearly explain the purpose of life and the path of Sadhna. \nAtma Bodha literally means the knowledge of Self\, the real and permanent by discriminating from unreal or impermanent. As we study the AtmaBodha [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\n 
URL:https://courses.parmarth.org/events/vedantic-path-to-self-realisation-sep12/
LOCATION:Parmarth Niketan\, Parmarth Niketan\, P.O. Swargashram\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249304\, India
CATEGORIES:Yoga Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270927
DTSTAMP:20261013T144635
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SUMMARY:7 Days of Seva: Find Yourself and Your Divinity in Service
DESCRIPTION:7 Days of Seva: Find Yourself and Your Divinity in Service\nSeptember 18 – 26\, 2027\nPujya Swamiji beautifully shares that the key to discovering the divine spirit within ourselves is Seva – selfless service. He says\, “Let your selfless service (seva) be your prayer and meditation.” \nIn this 9-day retreat programme\, 7 Days of Seva: Find Yourself and Your Divinity in Service\, you will participate in seven unique and memorable seva experiences that beautifully embody the very nature of service. From bhandaras (community meals) and medical camps to clean-ups and tree plantations\, the Seva /service that you offer will truly be a prayer to the Divine and a meditation on loving kindness and compassion to Humanity. \nWhen you aren’t serving\, you will be encouraged to join Pujya Swamiji in Darshan and Pujya Sadhviji in Satsang; our dedicated and experienced teachers in yoga and meditation; and our acharyas and Rishikumars in puja and prayer – all in the sacred lap of the Himalayas on the divine banks of Maa Ganga! \n“The best way to find yourself\,” declares Mahatma Gandhiji\, “is to lose yourself in service.”  And\, the finest place to serve is at Parmarth Niketan Ashram! \n 
URL:https://courses.parmarth.org/events/7-days-of-seva-find-yourself-and-your-divinity-in-service-sep18/
LOCATION:Parmarth Niketan\, Parmarth Niketan\, P.O. Swargashram\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249304\, India
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270929
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SUMMARY:The Eternal Sound and Tonic Sonic Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Eternal Sound and Tonic Sonic Retreat\nA self-care workshop using sonic energy as medicine/tonic\nSeptember 25 – 28\, 2027\nwith Sanj Hall \nInstructions in English \nThe world is Nada…. Vibration. \nWeaned from the long tradition of Naada\, Spanda\, and sound healing from ancient cultures of India and beyond\, The Eternal Sound and Tonic Sonic Retreat initiates the innate sound within you\, delving deeper into the cosmic vortex. It is a both an auditory and vibration healing sensation that stills the mind and soothes the soul bringing about deep relaxation\, oneness\, harmony and eternal bliss. \nMusic is the medicine of the future. However\, if not\, it is surely a tonic. Using ancient healing techniques from yoga\, ayurveda along with gongs\, singing bowl\, shamanic drums and fusing psychoacoustics and bioacoustics aspects with therapeutic use of music healing\, you can work on inner transformations in an easy-going manner. This is an opportunity to relax\, unwind\, stay still\, be grounded and yet flow on the waves of sound and music. Reduce stress and anxiety; improve sleep; clear mental fog and indecisiveness; and learn to identify and manage negative stimulus and triggers. \nThose interested in playing an instrument will have the opportunity to learn the basics of music and sound healing\, as we play along the instruments to the glorious echo of collective energy. All instruments will be provided. \nThese eternal sounds and tonic sonic work are brought by Sanj Hall\, a traveling gong yogi who has taken the divine order to spread the goodness of gongs and its teachings around the world. He extensively travels to Europe\, Middle East\, Asia and North America both in medical conferences\, music festivals\, as well in ashrams and monasteries in India\, Nepal and Bhutan. \nEach day begins with yoga and meditation followed by yagna / homa for World Peace and Healing; and\, ends with the world-renowned Ganga Aarti on the holy banks of Ma Ganga in the lap of the sacred and majestic Himalayas followed by the spiritual Satsang with Pujya Sadhviji and / or Darshan with Pujya Swamiji when they are in the Ashram\, making this retreat a truly immersive experience. \n 
URL:https://courses.parmarth.org/events/the-eternal-sound-and-tonic-sonic-retreat-sep25/
LOCATION:Parmarth Niketan\, Parmarth Niketan\, P.O. Swargashram\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249304\, India
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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SUMMARY:200hr Yoga Teacher Training Course
DESCRIPTION:200hr Yoga Teacher Training Course\nSeptember 26 – October 22\, 2027\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-sep26/
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\nSeptember 29 – October 6\, 2027\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\, 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. \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-sep29/
LOCATION:Parmarth Niketan\, Parmarth Niketan\, P.O. Swargashram\, Rishikesh\, Uttarakhand\, 249304\, India
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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