INSPIRATIONS FROM THE HIMALAYAN MASTER

A 100-day contemplative study dedicated to Swami Rama’s birth centenary, inspired by his teachings
through two of his profound books.

Swami Rama of the Himalayas was raised in the cave monasteries of the Himalayas, among yogis and adepts in the ancient science of yoga and Indian spirituality. Swamiji, as we fondly refer to him, was sent to the United States in the late 1960s by his master to share the science of yoga with the Western world – empowering people to live more meaningfully, understand themselves, and discover the purpose of life.

An author, poet, doctor, artist, and humanitarian, Swami Rama transformed the lives of many through his lectures, books, and discourses. His method of teaching was direct and accessible, enabling the modern mind to understand and apply ancient wisdom in daily life. Swamiji taught Indian scriptures such as the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras with both practical insight and philosophical depth.

Swami Rama was a prolific author, and authored over 45 books on yoga, meditation, philosophy, and Indian spirituality. His writings reflect a blend of deep experiential wisdom and clarity, rooted in the teachings of
the Himalayan tradition.

In this 100-Day online course, we shall study and contemplate on two of Swami Ji’s books

1. A Practical Guide to Holistic Health by Swami Rama
This is a book ideal for a beginner and any yoga practitioner as Swami Ji lays clearly the yogic as well as
modern principles of health of the body, mind and spirit. For anyone looking to understand and take charge
of their well-being, this book is an invaluable guide.

The book offers simple and systematic approach to
– Diet
– Exercise
– Breath awareness
– Positive use of emotions
– Relationships
– Meditation

And other spiritual practices so that the whole person – body, mind and spirit can attain radiant health. The book is both inspiring and with numerous practical instructions for those who wish to live with awareness, purpose and joyfully in their daily lives and become a source of joy to those around them.

Building on the foundation laid through our previous study of A Practical Guide to Holistic Health, our next
exploration will be The Art of Joyful Living.

2. The Art of Joyful Living by Swami Rama
In this book, Swamiji shows us how to cultivate happiness and a calm, tranquil mind. He guides the seeker in turning the mind away from its outward distractions toward inner stillness—revealing a deeper purpose to life and a more joyful way of living.

The book dwells on the various topics of inner exploration and self-transformation:
– Knowing own true Self
– Transformation of habit patterns
– Positive and negative emotions
– Memory and the nature of mind
– Developing strength and will power
– Developing intuition
– Purifying samskaras
– Spirituality in loving relationships
– Meditation

In Swami Rama’s words, “You are a creation of God, but happiness is your own creation.”

This book is a guide to developing a loving and joyful relationship with yourself and others.

Self-Study and Journaling
For any true change to take place within, self-effort is essential. In the yoga tradition, this effort is known
as the practice of swadhyaya—self-study. Swadhyaya involves both the study of yoga texts by oneself and the introspective examination of the self, viewed through the lens of the texts.

As part of this course, you will be guided to engage in journaling and personal experiments—reflecting on your habits and cultivating a joyful personality as outlined in the book.

Keep a diary ready!

Course Schedule
3rd August to 9th November 2025
Sundays | 6:00 to 7:00 PM IST
Fee ₹ 7000

As a dedication to Gurudeva Swami Rama, all proceeds from this course will be donated to the ashram Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Rishikesh.

Recommended Books:
1. The Art of Joyful Living by Swami Rama
2. A Practical Guide to Holistic Health by Swami Rama
3. Living with the Himalayan Masters by Swami Rama

All three titles are available on Amazon. Or can be alternately ordered from our ashram book store by
emailing hyptbooks@gmail.com

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