ashramas and meditation centers in india

Parmarth Niketen

Parmarth Niketen, on the banks of the holy Ganges river in Rishikesh, is one of the top yoga centers in India and the biggest ashram in the area. It has 1,000 rooms on its sprawling eight acre campus, with various rates (on a "donation" basis from 300 rupees per person, per day) depending on the standard of accommodations and view.

Two yoga classes and three meals daily are included in the price. The ashram runs an extensive program of beginner yoga, Vedic heritage and spirituality, and teacher training courses. Outsider visitors are welcome to attend daily classes by giving a donation. The ashram's evening Ganga aarti is popular.

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Sivananda Ashram

Sivananda Ashram

Another of India's top yoga centers, Sivananda Ashram was founded by Swami Sivananda and is run by the Divine Life Society. Teachings are based around the five points of yoga -- postures, breathing, relaxation, meditation, and diet. Free yoga and meditation classes are offered daily. However, accommodations (which are also provided free of charge, along with food) are only available to serious spiritual seekers who need to apply at least a month in advance. The ashram is located 3 kilometers from Rishikesh, on the way to Badrinath.

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3. Omkarananda Ganga Sadan

Omkarananda Ganga Sadan

Omkarananda Ganga Sadan, the guesthouse of the Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas, is home to the Patanjala Yoga Kendra yoga center. Iyengar yoga classes are the specialty there. The center is located at the Muni-ki-Reti area of Rishikesh, on the banks of the Ganges river.

It has its own ghat, and a daily aarti is performed. Daily (except Sundays) yoga classes are open to everyone but reservations need to be made months in advance for the intensive yoga courses.

Lectures on the Bhagavad Gita are also offered. Accommodations are reasonably priced and clean, and many rooms have river views.

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4. Sadhana Mandir and Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram

Sadhana Mandir

Sadhana Mandir was founded in 1966 by Swami Rama, author of Living with the Himalayan Masters, and many other renowned spiritual books. Meditation, in the Himalayan Tradition, is the focus of the teachings at this ashram.

It has a serene garden setting on the banks of the Ganges river, but away from the hustle and bustle of Rishikesh. Various residential programs are offered and require reservations at least two weeks in advance.

Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama was founded by Swami Veda Bharati, a disciple of Swami Rama. In addition to offering meditation instruction in the Himalayan Tradition, the ashram is a highly regarded center for scientific research into yogic meditation.

Accommodations, limited to 100 guests at a time, are provided in very comfortable self contained bungalows. There's a daily schedule of activities, as well as personalized instruction and individualized spiritual retreats. Accommodation rates vary according to nationality, and include meals and daily classes.

Sanskriti Yogpeeth

Sanskriti Yogpeeth

Sanskriti Yogpeeth is relatively new and modern -- it was founded in 2010 -- and is located in the happening Swarg Ashram area. Rather than being a typical ashram, it markets itself as a "yoga hotel".

There are 21 rooms with attached bathrooms, hot water, and even room service! Expect to pay $400 per person for one week, single occupancy, with all meals provided. On offer are daily Hatha yoga classes (morning and evening), seven or 15 day yoga retreats, Indian dance and classical music, philosophy of Yoga, and Ayurvedic massage.

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Yoga Niketen

Yoga Niketen

Yoga Niketan was foundecd by Swami Yogeshwaranand Paramahans. The teachings of this ashram, which is located in the Muni-Ki-Reti area of Rishikesh, are based solely on eight fold path as per the Patanjali yoga shastra. The ashram requires a minimum stay of 15 days for any of its courses.

However, it also has a commercially run guesthouse that's available for shorter stays, and guests can attend daily classes at the ashram. Room rates start from 500 rupees a day, per person, for Indians and 900 rupees a day for foreigners.

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7. Swami Dayananda Ashram

Swami Dayananda Ashram

This ashram was established during the 1960s by Swami Dayananda Saraswati, an internationally recognized teacher of Vedanta and scholar of Sanskrit. It's located in picturesque surroundings, around 10 minutes walk from the Ram Jhula area. Regular residential courses are conduced there, with focus on Bhagavad Gita and the ten principal Upanishads. Vedic chanting is also taught during the courses. In addition, visiting teachers conduct Iyengar yoga retreats (suitable for beginners and intermediate students) at the ashram. The ashram has more than 150 rooms with attached bathrooms. However, accommodations are provided for course students only. The ashram doesn't run a guesthouse.

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Phool Chatti

Phool Chatti

Meaning "Land of Flowers", Phool Chatti ashram was founded in the late 1800s (yes, it's more than 120 years old) and is located a peaceful 5 kilometers upriver from Laxman Jhula. The ashram is renowned for its frequent seven day yoga and meditation program.

The teachings are different from many others as they focus on the full spectrum of the yogic path and ashram life, not just asanas (postures). Students will get to experience meditation, breathing (pranayama), cleansing, chanting, mauna (silence), pooja (worship), kirtan (sacred singing), and other important aspects of the yogic path. There are opportunities for meditative walks amongst nature as well.

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9. Anand Prakash Ashram

Anand Prakash Ashram

Anand Prakash Ashram was founded in 2007 by husband and wife team Chetana Panwar (a Canadian woman) and Yogirishi Vishvketu (who's studied Hatha and Raja yoga, and the Vedic healing arts, in northern India since childhood).

They offer their own style of yoga called Akhanda Yoga, which has holistic, non-sectarian teachings. Emphasis is on balanced sequencing of asana, pranayama, relaxation, mantra and meditation, as well as discussions and readings on the yogic lifestyle and yoga philosophy. Stays at the ashram including yoga, accommodations, and meals are from 700 rupees ($15) per person, per night.

There are 18 rooms, and a minimum three nights stay is required. Yoga classes for non-residents are 150 rupees for afternoon classes and 200 rupees for morning classes. The ashram also runs 200 hour and 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training programs. It's located in the Tapovan area.

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10. Osho GangaDham Ashram

Osho GangaDham Ashram

The Osho GangaDham ashram is situated on the Ganges river at Brahampuri, around 10 minutes drive from the Laxman Jhula area on Badrinath Road. Various types of Osho Active Meditation practices are taught at the ashram, and meditation camps are offered throughout the year. Alternatively, you can simply listen to discourses, or do nothing but relax there.

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Art of Living

Founded in 1982 by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the Art of Living is renowned world-wide for its stress-elimination and self-development programs based mainly on breathing techniques, meditation and yoga.

The Art of Living as a voluntary organization also undertakes various initiatives aimed at uplifting humanity and enhancing the quality of life. The foundation course at the ashram is the three day Art of Living Part I residential workshop. You'll learn revitalizing breathing techniques to restore the natural rhythms of body and mind.

• Where: In the Panchagiri hills, 36 kilometers southwest of Bangalore, near Udipalya village.
• Courses: Art of Living I & II, yoga, meditation, Vaastu Shastra, Vedic math, and youth training courses.

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Osho Ashram

Osho Ashram

Osho was perhaps India's most controversial spiritual leaders due to his views about sex. The Osho ashram no longer holds workshops calling for undressing, and free love isn't encouraged. Yet, unlike many ashrams, there's no gender segregation anywhere at the Osho ashram. The ashram, which is more like a resort, aims to provide a luxurious environment where people can be at ease with themselves.

Despite the compulsory wearing of maroon robes, it's commercial and far removed from Indian culture. Courses are mostly directed at healing from traumatic experiences, rather than personal development.

• Where: Pune.
• Courses: Active meditations (including jumping and screaming), Tantra workshops, plus a huge range of multi-diversity courses.

Isha Foundation Ashram

Isha Yoga Center

The Isha Foundation is a non-profit organization, founded by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev in 1992. Its purpose is to foster people's spiritual and physical wellbeing through yoga and outreach programs, such as environmental rejuvenation.

The core of the Foundation's activities is a customized system of yoga called Isha Yoga. The 3-7 day introductory program, known as Inner Engineering, introduces guided meditations and a powerful inner energy process for deep inner transformation.

• Where: Isha Yoga Center, at the base of the Velliangiri Mountains in Tamil Nadu.
• Courses: Inner Engineering, Hatha yoga, yoga for children, advanced meditation programs, sacred treks, mind and body rejuvenation retreats based on Ayurvedic principles.

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Sathya Sai Baba Ashram

Satya Sai Baba

The teachings of Sathya Sai Baba, widely recognized by his mop of black hair, focus on belief in God, living a moral life, and helping other people. The spiritual leader encourages devotees to follow the religion of their choice and/or upbringing. People are drawn to the ashram by the desire to see and be healed by an "incarnation of God". However, the rules are strict, so do be prepared to follow them.

• Where: The main ashram (Prasanthi Nilayam) where Sathya Sai Baba mostly resides is in Puttaparthi, 125 kilometers northeast of Bangalore.
• Courses: Ashram life consists of pathways to God devotion, including early morning Vedic chanting, singing of religious songs, spiritual talks, and discussions.

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5. Mata Amritanandamayi Ashram

Amritapuri Ashram

Fondly known as the "Hugging Mother" or "Amma, the Mother of All", Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi envelopes devotees with her love. She focuses her attention on trying to overcome the lack of love and compassion in the world, and devotees are particularly attracted to her for her comforting embraces. Free public darshans (audiences) are held with Amma at around 10 a.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

• Where: The Amritapuri Ashram is in Kollam, Kerala. 110 kilometers north of Trivandrum.
• Courses: Integrated Amrita Meditation Technique (a 20 minute combination of yoga, pranayama, and meditation). Morning and evening mediation, prayers, and service are all part of the ashram life.

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Sri Aurobindo Ashram

Sri Aurobindo Ashram

Founded in 1926 by Sri Aurobindo and a French woman known as The Mother, the Sri Aurobindo Ashram has grown into a diversified community with thousands of members. The ashram sees itself as working towards the creation of a new world, a new humanity. If you're looking for a quiet haven of retreat, this isn't the right ashram for you. It's "a vibrant center of life in a modern urban setting". There's no renunciation of the world there. Everyone spends time each day in one or another of the Ashram's 80 departments.

• Where: Pondicherry, 160 kilometers south of Chennai, in Tamil Nadu.
• Courses: Collective meditations are held, but there are no prescribed practices, rituals, compulsory meditations, or systematic instructions.

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Bangalore

Sai Baba Ashram

Puttaparthi, near Bangalore

Main Ashram: http://www.sathyasai.org/ashrams/prashanthi.htm

Prasanthi Nilayam is the main ashram for the famous saint Sri Sathya Sai Baba.  The main temple (mandir) is called Prasanthi Nilayam, and is the spiritual center for countless people all over the world. Accommodations at the ashram are difficult to get so make reservations well in advance. The rooms are simple, food is plentiful and inexpensive, and there is a daily program of activity that includes Vedic chanting, Bhajans (devotional singing) and Arati (worship).

Chennai (around)

Sri Aurobindo Ashram

Pondicherry, south of Chennai

http://sriaurobindoashram.org/

Sri Aurobindo was a philosopher, spiritual leader, political activist, mystic, poet and yogi. His ashram is in Pondicherry, a beach-side city south of Chennai. Pondicherry is a former French colony and still has many influences from that time. Buses leave frequently between Chennai and Pondicherry, along with taxis from the Chennai airport. The guest accommodations are inexpensive and require prior reservations. The main activities at the ashram are: meditating in the main Ashram near the Samadhi and studying at the educational center.

The Samadhi is a tomb of Aurobindo and The Mother that has now become  a shrine. You can meditate near the Samadhi at any time during the day; group meditations are offered on several evenings. The educational center provides many books and films about Sri Aurobindo’s life and teachings.

Sri Ramana Ashram

Tiruvannamalai, south of Chennai

http://www.sriramanamaharshi.org/visiting.html

This ashram lies at the foot of Mt. Arunachala and draws devotees of Sri Ramana Maharshi who lived most of his life in meditation on the mountain. Though Sri Maharshi passed away in 1950, his presence is very much alive. Each day, people gather at the ashram to meditate, pray and chant.

Just up the mountain are two places where Sri Maharshi spent many years in deep meditation. These are powerful places to meditate, especially for those who are able to attune themselves to his silent teachings. He was not a guru to give lots of teachings or discourses. People came from all over the world to be transformed by his silent presence. The ashram is a very relaxed place where visitors can spend the day in meditation, take part in puja (worship) at the shrine or use the library and bookshop.

Mt. Arunachala is as much of a draw as the ashram and it’s recommended to walk around the mountain at least once during your visit (13 km). The most popular times to do this circumambulation are during the full moon, or early morning before the sun becomes too hot. If you wish to stay at the ashram, book a room at least 3 months in advance. Several reasonable hotels and guest houses are close to the ashram grounds.

Coimbatore

Integral Yoga Institute (IYI)

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

http://www.integralyogaindia.org/

The IYI offers yoga and meditation classes year round including a 6-day introductory course, drop-in yoga classes, and yoga for special groups.  Ongoing ashram activities include Scripture study, a Saturday evening 2-hr meditation, Sunday Satsang with lectures and kirtan, individual counseling, and a volunteer Community service program. The yoga is in the tradition of the late Sri Swami Satchidananda who founded Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, a spiritual community in Virginia, USA.

Accommodations are low cost and include attached baths, hot running water and Western style toilets. Meals are not included, but there are many good restaurants nearby. Guests also have access to a kitchen if they wish to cook their own meals. Included in the room cost are two Yoga classes and three meditation periods every weekday.

Isha Yoga Center

near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

http://www.ishafoundation.org/IshaYogaCenter

This ashram is featured in the film Asha goes to India, and was one of  Asha’s favorite place to visit in India. It’s located on 150 acres of lush land at the foothills of the Velliangiri Mountains. The center offers a variety of one to two week programs such as Inner Engineering and Isha Yoga. The center offers comfortable and modern accommodations, an Ayurvedic Spa, and a multi-religious temple housing the Dhyana lingam. The guru is Sadhguru who is a visionary, humanitarian and prominent spiritual leader.

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Haridwar

Haridwar is one of the holiest pilgrimage places in India and is situated approximately 200km north of New Delhi on the banks of the Ganges river. Haridwar is often chosen as a retreat center for saints and pilgrims who seek a life of study and meditation. It is a great place to go if you want to avoid the foreigners who flock to nearby Rishikesh. Haridwar has a distinctly Indian feel to it, in contrast to Rishikesh which is more western and New Age.

Prem Nagar Ashram

Railway Rd in Haridwar

http://www.premnagarashram.com/en/

This very large ashram was founded by Prem Nagar and provides a tranquil setting for spiritual practice along with a wealth of resources including:

• Satsang Hall, the largest in Haridwar. 2,000 people can sit in it to listen to spiritual discourses (“satsang”)
• modern hall with state of the art sound, light that can accommodate 20,000 people, and has been especially designed for satsang and meditation for seekers from around the world.
• daily meditation and singing at 5am and 7:30pm
• ashram has its own cows and Ayurvedic medicine factory
• huge, pillarless meeting hall and a ghat facing the Ganges
• four large residential buildings with a total of more than 800 rooms, most of which have attached bathrooms.
• a swimming-pool sized computerized fountain, which plays a variety of devotional music synchronized with multi-colored fountains.

Prem Nagar Ashram provides accommodation and all amenities so that visitors can devote themselves to meditation, study and service.

Shanti Kunj Ashram

www.awgp.org

Shanti Kunj is a large ashram set in gardens that offers simple accommodations with private bathroom, hot water, air coolers and fans. It is for serious students of sadhana, meditation and mantras. The day begins at 5:15am with mantras, followed by yagyar (fire ceremony) and meditation.

Madurai

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center

Meenakshi Ashram

http://www.sivananda.org/madurai/default.htm

The ashram is nestled within 12 acres of natural beauty and lies inside a natural forest approximately 20 km north of the holy city Madurai in the state of Tamil Nadu. The peaceful forest surroundings, the panoramic views along with the adjacent lotus pond offer an ideal setting for yogic practices. Three Ashrams in India are part of The International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers, a non-profit organization named after Swami Sivananda, one of the most influential spiritual teachers of the 20th century. Many different courses and trainings are offered, including the ideal 2-week “Yoga Vacation.”

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Munger, Bihar

Bihar Yoga School (Bihar Yoga Bharati)

http://www.yogavision.net/byb/welcome.htm

The Bihar School of Yoga was founded in 1964 by Paramahamsa Satyananda to impart yogic training. The Yoga School teaches a full yogic lifestyle and incorporates traditional postures, breathing, and meditation. Two main courses are offered: Yogic Studies 4 Months (offered in English once a year), Yogic Lifestyle & Science 3 Months. The programs combine academic studies with a lifestyle of discipline and can be challenging. All aspirants must be prepared for this approach to yogic studies. In addition to the yogic education, seva (selfless service), samarpan (dedication) and karuna (compassion) are taught.

Mount Abu, Rajasthan

Brahma Kumaris

http://www.brahmakumaris.com/campus/madhuban.html

The Brahma Kumaris organization consists of 8,500 centres
located in 110 countries. The headquarters are known as Madhuban, which means “Forest of Honey” and is located in Mt. Abu. The institution offers the foundation courses in Rajyoga meditation, without charging any fees. Every year, a large international family of practicing yogis comes to this place to do intense meditation and be in a holy place. Courses in philosophy and practice of Rajyoga Meditation are the primary offering. Not much emphasis is put on asanas which are the physical postures of yoga.

Principal attractions on the grounds of Madhuban are: the Meditation Hut,

Meditation Room and Tower of Peace.  The Universal Peace hall is the main hall, and seats 3,000.

Mumbai

Kaivalyadhama Yoga Hospital

Lonavala, near Mumbai

www.kdham.com

An excellent choice for serious students of yoga, ayurveda and naturopathy. A Ph.D. in Yoga is offered here, along with certifications for yoga teachers, and naturopathic and Ayurvedic practitioners. Kaivalyadhama is one of the most traditional schools of yoga in the world offering yoga practice in its original form.  It is also houses a yoga research institute. Room rates cover full board, yoga sessions, programs and lectures. Advanced bookings are recommended (see website). The minimum course is 8 days.

Vipassana Meditation Centers in India

http://www.dhamma.org/en/bycountry/ap/in/

• Dhamma Giri Meditation Center- Igatpuri
• Dhamma Pattana Meditation Center – Mumbai
• Dhamma Tapovana Long Course Center – Igatpuri

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India’s most ancient techniques of meditation. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants follow a prescribed Code of Discipline and it is serious work.  The ten-day format is considered a minimum time to begin to experience it’s benefits and it is taught step by step with time to practice. There are no charges for the courses – and all the teachings are given by donation.

The Yoga Institute, Mumbai

http://www.theyogainstitute.org/

The Yoga Institute, Santacruz (East), Mumbai, India was founded in 1918 by Shri Yogendraji.  The Institute offers a range of courses, workshops, and camps. A good course to start with would be the 21 Days to Better Living, which gives a good overview to the yoga practice and lifestyle. The therapeutic health camps are of particular interest and to overcome specific ailments such as: heart and respiratory problems, hypertension, diabetes, orthopedic conditions, and stress related issues. There are also special programs for children and pregnant women.

Mysore

Shri K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute – Mysore

http://kpjayi.org

The Shri K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute teaches one of the most intense and physically demanding styles of hatha yoga. Known in the West as Ashtanga Yoga, it has become a famous school which many celebrities have attended. A primary component of the practice is vinyasa, which means breathing and movement, which at times can be quite vigorous to promote internal cleansing.
To attend the school, a minimum stay of one month in Mysore is required, and the online application must be submitted from 2 to 4 months prior to arrival.

Pune

Osho Meditation Retreat

http://www.osho.com/Main.cfm?Area=MedResort&Language=English

Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh or “Osho” as he was later called, was one of India’s most controversial gurus. He disdained organized religion and other institutions such as marriage. He gained notoriety for his fleet of Rolls Royces and his advocacy of free and open expression of sex. He gained a large international following, and is still influential through his hundreds of books and CDs and other publications.

At the center, you can learn Osho Active Meditation, or other programs such as Osho Multiversity Program, The Daily Meditation Program, and Work as Meditation Program. The prices can be high, but the facilities are first class and include: a swimming pool, sauna, “Zen” tennis courts, and various guest houses. If you choose not to stay at the ashram, you can get a meditation pass that includes all-day access to the center and the five-hectare Osho Teerth gardens behind the commune.

Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI)

http://www.bksiyengar.com/

Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI) is the heart and soul of Iyengar Yoga, which was established in 1975 by B.K.S. Iyengar. Emphasis is given to precision and alignment in all postures, and the use of props, such as wooden gadgets, belts, ropes. Classes are generally booked a year or two in advance.  The center is for serious students, and it is expected that applicants have practiced Iyengar Yoga for at least 8 years, and must have the application endorsed by their Iyengar Yoga teacher. Note: Students will have to make their own arrangements for lodging and boarding in Pune.

Rishikesh

Parmarth Niketan

http://www.parmarth.com/home.html

Parmarth Niketan is a spiritual haven on the holy banks of the Ganges river. It is the largest ashram in Rishikesh, and provides thousands of pilgrims with clean, sacred atmosphere as well as abundant, beautiful gardens. The daily activities at Parmarth Niketan include morning universal prayers, daily yoga and meditation classes, daily satsang and lecture programs, kirtan, as well as Nature Cure and Ayurvedic treatment and training. They are famous for their Ganga aarti at sunset, which is singing and devotional chanting on the banks of the Ganga. There are about 1,000 residential rooms that retain the simplicity of ashram living and yet are equipped with the necessary modern amenities. Programs run year-round.

Phool Chatti Ashram

http://phoolchattiashram.org/yoga-ashram-rishikesh.html

This ashram is well know for its 7-Day Yoga and Meditation Retreats, which provide an excellent, comprehensive introduction to the yogic path and ashram life.  Elements of the course include Yoga Asana (Exercise), Meditation, Pranayama (Breathing Practice), Sacred Chant, Lectures and Silence.  The daily schedule for the retreat runs from the 5:30am wake up bell to 9:00 pm, and further details of daily Yogic activities and course dates are listed online. The ashram is situated away from the hustle and bustle of the main city and many rooms have a river view.

Yoga Niketan Ashram

http://www.yoganiketanashram.org/

Classes here are taught in a traditional Indian teaching style. To stay at the ashram you need to commit to 15 days or more, and attendance at the morning and evening yoga and meditation classes is compulsory.  Those not staying at the ashram are welcome to attend classes and use the library.

Trivandrum (Kerala)

Amritapuri Ashram – Amma’s Ashram in India

http://www.amritapuri.org/ashram

Built up on the very property where Amma was born, Amritapuri is now the headquarters of Amma’s worldwide mission and the spiritual home for Amma’s disciples and devotees. All the residents have dedicated their lives for realizing God and serving the world. Amma’s children from across the globe gather to have Amma’s darshan. She listens to their worries, consoles, encourages, and provides new direction to their lives. Everyone is welcome to come and stay at the ashram at any time, and take part in the daily activities. Please bear in mind that Amma travels frequently and her schedule sometimes changes on short notice. International visitors are requested to register in advance.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center

Dhanwantari Ashram, Neyyar Dam

http://www.sivananda.org/neyyardam/default.htm

The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram is set in 12 acres of tropical splendor in the foothills of Kerala’s Western Ghats. The natural beauty of Neyyar Dam, the forested surroundings, the cool green coconut tree groves and colorful flower-filled views, all offer an ideal atmosphere for the practice of yoga and meditation. Three Ashrams in India are part of The International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers, a non-profit organization named after Swami Sivananda, one of the most influential spiritual teachers of the 20th century. Many different courses and trainings are offered, including the ideal 2-week “Yoga Vacation.”

Uttarkashi

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center

Sivananda Kutir, Uttarkashi

http://www.sivananda.org/netala/default.htm

Sivananda Kutir, nestled among the Himalayan Mountains, welcomes guests from April to November each year.  It is located in the village of Netala, north of Uttar Kashi.  Prior booking is essential as all programs and courses are limited to a maximum of 30 students. Three Ashrams in India are part of The International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers, a non-profit organization named after Swami Sivananda, one of the most influential spiritual teachers of the 20th century. Many different courses and trainings are offered, including the ideal 2-week “Yoga Vacation”