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SUMMARY:SELF HEALING THROUGH AYURVEDA: A FOUNDATION COURSE FOR BEGINNERS
DESCRIPTION:Ayurveda is the science of self-healing\, that applies practical methods rooted in deep philosophical\nunderstand of human personality\, environment and its impact on our health. \nWith the purpose of good health and longevity of life\, Ayurvedic practices help us to gain better\nunderstand of ourselves\, and shows us the way to live healthy\, conscious and meaningful life. \nThis online course is for anyone looking to understand their health better and become responsible\ntowards one-self. Exploring ways of self-observation\, adapting lifestyle that is suited better for your\nwell-being and living an enriched life. \nIf you are already a practitioner of Yoga and meditation\, and want to expand your knowledge and\ndeepen your practice you shall find this course complimenting your Yoga practice in a very profound\nway. \nAs a Yoga practitioner I found Ayurveda completed and complimented my Yoga sadhana. It has given\nme the foundation to keep my habits\, choices conducive to my health and also shown me ways to\nheal myself. \nThis course is a foundation course\, ideal for beginners and those looking to being in Ayurvedic\nhealing in their practice. \nWe shall study these topics in this course: \n\nThe purpose of Ayurveda – Life and longevity to fulfill the purpose of life\nFive subtle elements (tanmatras)\, five gross elements (mahabhutas)\, five sense organs (jnanendriyas)\, five organs of action (karmendriyas)\nThree doshas – Vata\, Pitta\, and Kapha\nTwenty attributes – the secret to all healing\nAgni\, dhatus\, mala kriya\nAyurvedic Dietary Principles: Food and prana\, six tastes\, viruddha aahara\nAyurveda and mind management: Three gunas\nA Tool for Self-Examination: Prakruti and Vikruti\nMaking your Ayurvedic self-care plan\n\nDates: 30th November and 1\,7 & 8 December 2024 \nTime: 8:00 to 9:30 AM India time
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SUMMARY:MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS: ONLINE WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:This two-day online workshop is a clear and systematic introduction to the basic techniques of meditation as taught in the Himalayan Tradition of Shri Swami Rama. \nThe practice of meditation is unlike any other mental activities we perform. Meditation is a practice that introduces you to yourself\, knowing yourself at all levels as the body\, breath\, senses and the mind and then leads you to the consciousness within\, called Atman. This center of our consciousness is the source of all other states of a human being. \nFrom the very start\, you will experience the therapeutic effects of meditation. By calming the autonomic nervous system\, meditation helps functioning of all major organ systems in the body. It relaxes the muscular tensions\, improves immunity\, regulates appetite and sleep and reduces emotional stress that is commonly seen in our modern lives. \nMeditation will enhance your capacity to improve your health\, cultivate better relationships\, and develop greater skillfulness in all your activities. It will make life more serene\, creative\, and fulfilling.  \nMeditation will help you loosen identification of the self as the mind as you will see a deeper\, higher consciousness beyond the mind that is ever undisturbed\, ever serene and pure. \nThis workshop aims to give you a basic practice of meditation that are simple to learn\, with consistent practice you will experience the benefits. With persistence and regular practice\, you will discover a sense of tranquility and unfolding of a joyful journey within. \nMay this new year begin your inward journey filled with joy! \nThis workshop will be held via Zoom so you can join from the comfort of your home from any part of the world. \nWorkshop Content: \n1. Introduction to meditation\n   • What is meditation and what it is not\n   • Meditation in the Himalayan Yoga Tradition \n2. Preparatory practices of meditation\n   • Preparing the meditation space and seat\n   • Preparing your body and correct posture\n   • Practice of systematic relaxation\n   • Proper breathing – diaphragmatic \n3. Systematic and scientific process of meditation\n   • Slowing down the mind with inner awareness and attention\n   • Giving an internal focus of attention and letting go of stressors\n   • Traditional method of introducing mantra and breath awareness\n   • A gradual coming out of meditation with serene and silent mind \n4. Practicing meditation: leading a life conducive to meditation\n   • Dietary habits that support meditation\n   • Making mindful choices in daily life \nWho can attend the workshop?\n   • This being a basic workshop\, all you need is a willing heart!\n   • Physical fitness is good but not mandatory\n   • Ages 15 years and above\n   • Workshop will be in English\, basic fluency in English will be good to have \nPractice and study materials you will receive\n   • Recording of the live sessions\n   • Guided meditation in audio MP3 format for your home practice\n   • Short document on Meditation for Beginners\n   • Articles on meditation from Himalayan Yoga Tradition – by Swami Rama and Swami Veda Bharati \nWorkshop information: \nDates: 4 and 5 January 2025 (Saturday and Sunday) \nTime:\nIndia: 4:30 to 6:30 PM\nUS ET: 6:00 to 8:00 AM\nEurope CET: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM \nFee: INR 2000\, US $ 35\nPayable via UPI and Bank transfer in India\, PayPal for international\npayments \nAbout the Teacher \nThe workshop will be guided by Namita Sinha\, who is based in Bangalore\, India. \nNamita is an initiate of Swami Veda Bharati and has been practicing the Himalayan Yoga Tradition for several years. \nShe has been guiding her students in Bangalore and other parts of India in yoga practices\, including Hatha yoga\, meditation\, and yoga philosophy. \nAn ERYT 500-hour teacher in the Himalayan Yoga Tradition\, Namita has also received her yoga training from the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy. She considers herself a lifelong student of yoga. \nKnow more about Namita  \nREGISTER HERE
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SUMMARY:INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY
DESCRIPTION:The world will celebrate the 10th International Yoga Day on 21st June this year. \nYoga has much to offer to our digital\, technology-driven world. \n“Yoga is not for select individuals\, but for all the young and old\, the fit and the ailing\, the rich and the poor. With its infinite resources and potential\, Yoga can usher humanity into a new and glorious era of revolution. \nCeaseless activity in the turmoil of life takes its toll. Anxieties\, frustrations\, exhaustion of mind and body – all these accelerate the ageing process. Yoga is a powerful remedy against these forces of destruction. \nYoga has a special role to play in the world of today. It’s practice alone can remove mental and physical afflictions. It can bring joy into our hearts\, homes\, and societies. \nThe word Yoga is of great significance. It is derived from the Sanskrit root word yuj\, which means to unite. Yoga means union\, identification. Identify with the joys and sorrows of everyone\, extend your horizons\, and live above the pettiness of life. \nYoga stands for both physical and mental well-being. You can consider it as a program\, a method\, and a philosophy. It is a program in the way it assumes the shape of the movement with definite aims and objectives. It is a method in the sense that yogic practices are methodically pure. Whatever may be one’s spiritual orientation may be\, meditation and other practices can always be very useful. \nThus\, Yoga is a universal recipe and is truly the only modus operandi for Self-realization. \nDo you enjoy a happy\, harmonious life? Are you afire with enthusiasm in your daily activities? When adverse circumstances try to crush you\, do you rise above them with a cool head and easy assurance? If not\, take to Yoga.”\n– By Swami Satyananda Saraswati\, Bihar School of Yoga. \nThis International Yoga Day is a special occasion to start\, restart\, and retune your Yoga practice\, in its holistic way. \nI invite you to join me for a complimentary online session designed for everyone\, regardless of your experience level. This is a perfect opportunity to explore how simple yet effective techniques can bring serenity and focus into your daily life. \nThis 90-minute session will include: \n➢ Hatha Yoga to bring balance and vitalize the body – 30 Mins\n➢ Shavasana relaxation – 10 Mins\n➢ Pranayama – 15 Mins\n➢ Guided Meditation – 15 Mins\n➢ A Talk on Yoga Philosophy in Daily Life – 20 Mins \nDon’t miss this special day to reconnect with yourself through a traditional practice of Yoga. \nLet’s make this program special together with your presence! \nTo register \nWhatsApp Namita on: +91 96066 89190\nor\nEmail: namita@urdhvayoga.com
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SUMMARY:YOGA FOR BEGINNERS
DESCRIPTION:If you have never practiced Yoga before\, you will find that with its practice\, a sense of balance and inner poise. \nThis three-weekend program is designed for a beginner who wishes to bring the goodness of Yoga into their lives. \n“The yoga practices described in the ancient manuscripts are not just physical\, they are mental and spiritual too\, for yoga is the science of self-effort\, of self-examination\, and of self-awareness.” –Swami Rama \nThis three-weekend workshop will include:  \n1. Joints and Glands and Asana series\n➢ Sequential movements of joints that have subtle effects at various levels\n➢ Open up the stiffness of the shoulder\, hip\, knee\, ankles\, and other joints\, and enhance circulation and mobility\n➢ Reduce the stiffness of the lower back\, calf muscles\,\n➢ Slow and concentrated movements that are helpful for the nervous system and hormone-secreting glands\n➢ Including systematic relaxation in Shavasana\n➢ These foundational practices can be a lifelong practice for the elderly \n2. Breath Training and Pranayama\n➢ Understanding and experiencing the proper way to breathe\n➢ Diaphragmatic breathing and 4 Qualities of healthy breathing\n➢ Developing breath awareness\n➢ Nadi-Shodhana and Bhramari Pranayama \n3. Training the Mind\n➢ 5-minute meditation\n➢ Concentration exercises\n➢ Learning to live consciously \n4. Guidelines for Yoga Practice\n➢ How to prepare the body for your practice\n➢ Proper environment for yoga\n➢ Clothing\, equipment that are ideal for Yoga practice\n➢ Yoga during illness\, menstruation\n➢ Making adjustments in your lifestyle \nTo register \nWhatsApp Namita on: +91 96066 89190\nor\nEmail: namita@urdhvayoga.com
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SUMMARY:INSPIRATIONS FROM THE HIMALAYAN MASTER
DESCRIPTION:A 100-day contemplative study dedicated to Swami Rama’s birth centenary\, inspired by his teachings\nthrough two of his profound books. \nSwami 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. \nAn 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. \nSwami 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\nthe Himalayan tradition. \nIn this 100-Day online course\, we shall study and contemplate on two of Swami Ji’s books \n1. A Practical Guide to Holistic Health by Swami Rama\nThis is a book ideal for a beginner and any yoga practitioner as Swami Ji lays clearly the yogic as well as\nmodern principles of health of the body\, mind and spirit. For anyone looking to understand and take charge\nof their well-being\, this book is an invaluable guide.  \nThe book offers simple and systematic approach to\n– Diet\n– Exercise\n– Breath awareness\n– Positive use of emotions\n– Relationships\n– Meditation \nAnd 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. \nBuilding on the foundation laid through our previous study of A Practical Guide to Holistic Health\, our next\nexploration will be The Art of Joyful Living. \n2. The Art of Joyful Living by Swami Rama\nIn 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. \nThe book dwells on the various topics of inner exploration and self-transformation:\n– Knowing own true Self\n– Transformation of habit patterns\n– Positive and negative emotions\n– Memory and the nature of mind\n– Developing strength and will power\n– Developing intuition\n– Purifying samskaras\n– Spirituality in loving relationships\n– Meditation \nIn Swami Rama’s words\, “You are a creation of God\, but happiness is your own creation.” \nThis book is a guide to developing a loving and joyful relationship with yourself and others. \nSelf-Study and Journaling\nFor any true change to take place within\, self-effort is essential. In the yoga tradition\, this effort is known\nas 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. \nAs 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. \nKeep a diary ready! \nCourse Schedule\n3rd August to 9th November 2025\nSundays | 6:00 to 7:00 PM IST\nFee ₹ 7000 \nAs a dedication to Gurudeva Swami Rama\, all proceeds from this course will be donated to the ashram Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama\, Rishikesh. \nRecommended Books:\n1. The Art of Joyful Living by Swami Rama\n2. A Practical Guide to Holistic Health by Swami Rama\n3. Living with the Himalayan Masters by Swami Rama \nAll three titles are available on Amazon. Or can be alternately ordered from our ashram book store by\nemailing hyptbooks@gmail.com \nTo Register:  \nFill up the Google Form \nFor more information contact: \nnamita@urdhvayoga.com or WhatsApp +91 96066 89190
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SUMMARY:LEARN TO MEDITATE
DESCRIPTION:This two-day in-person workshop is a clear and systematic introduction to the foundational practice of meditation as taught in the Himalayan Tradition of Shri Swami Rama. \nThe practice of meditation is unlike any other mental activity we perform. Meditation is a practice that introduces you to yourself\, knowing yourself at all levels as the body\, breath\, senses\, and the mind\, and then leads you to the consciousness within. \nFrom the very start\, you will experience the therapeutic effects of meditation. By calming the autonomic nervous system\, meditation helps the functioning of all major organ systems in the body. It relaxes the muscular tensions\,\nimproves immunity\, regulates appetite and sleep\, and reduces emotional stress that is commonly seen in our modern lives. \nMeditation will enhance your capacity to improve your health\, cultivate better relationships\, and develop greater skillfulness in all your activities. It will make life more serene\, creative\, and fulfilling. \nThis workshop aims to give you a foundational practice of meditation that is simple to learn for beginners. With consistent practice\, you will experience the benefits. With persistence and regular practice\, you will discover a sense of tranquility and the unfolding of a joyful journey within. \nThis weekend workshop will include:  \n1. Introduction to meditation \n\nWhat is meditation and what it is not\nMeditation in the Himalayan Yoga Tradition\n\n2. Preparatory practices of meditation \n\nPreparing the meditation space and seat\nPreparing your body and correct posture\nPractice of systematic relaxation\nProper breathing – diaphragmatic\n\n3. Systematic and scientific process of meditation \n\nSlowing down the mind with inner awareness and attention\nGiving an internal focus of attention and letting go of stressors\nA traditional yogic method of introducing mantra and breath\nawareness \nA gradual coming out of meditation with a serene and silent mind\n\n4. Practicing meditation: leading a life conducive to meditation \n\nDietary habits that support meditation\nMaking mindful choices in daily life \n\nWho will benefit from this workshop? \n\nThis being a basic workshop\, all you need is a willing heart! \n Anyone looking to start or deepen meditation practice \nPhysical fitness is good\, but not mandatory \nAges 18 years and above\n\nTo register \nWhatsApp Namita on: +91 96066 89190\nor\nEmail: namita@urdhvayoga.com
URL:https://urdhvayoga.com/event/learn-to-meditate/
LOCATION:Agastya Yogashala\, HRBR Layout 1st Block\, Bangalore.\, Bangalore
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