2014 parmarth promo

8/12/2019 2014 Parmarth Promo

1/9

1

Parmarth Niketan literally means an Abode Dedicated to the Welfare of All and is a true spiritual haven, lyingon the holy banks of Mother Ganga, in the lap of the lush green Himalayas. Our facilities, with over 1,000rooms are a perfect blend of modern amenities and traditional spiritual simplicity in a clean, pure and sacredatmosphere with abundant, beautiful gardens, embracing and rejuvenating all.

Founded by HH Pujya Swami Shukdevanand Saraswatiji , in the early 1940s, the ashram is currently blessed byHH Pujya MM Swami Asanganand Saraswatiji and guided by the leadership and vision of HH Pujya SwamiChidanand Saraswatiji. Parmarth Niketan offers comfort, inspiration and upliftment for your body, mind and spiritas well as a deeper connection with the Divine. As you experience the serenity of the Ashram you will feel yoursoul bathing in the peace of sacred energies, including those that emanate from nature and those that linger fromthe timeless healing powers of saints, sages and enlightened masters.

ACCOMMODATIONS

As mentioned above, our rooms retain the divine simplicity of ashram life, while being equipped with thenecessary modern amenities. Rooms have at least 2 beds (some have 3 or 4), fans with coolers, private, attachedbathrooms with hot / cold running water and western or Indian style toilets. Bed sheets, blankets and pillowcovers, towels, etc., are provided. To reserve accommodations at the Ashram, please send an email [email protected] at least fifteen days prior to your arrival.

When you arrive, please ask for the Reception Office. The team there will assist you with the check-in process

and accommodations allocation. I f you are to arr ive af ter 9 pm o r before 8 am, please ca ll or email inadvance to in form us , a s the o ff ice hours a re f rom 8 am to 9 pm but spec ia l a r r angements can be made toreceive you .

For your convenience, the contact numbers are as follows (from abroad, dial +91 instead o f 0): Reception: 0135 2434301/02 Subhash: 094111-06604, Narendra: 094111-06603, Nandini: 0757902-9225

The Ashram is not taking any additional bookings from the 28th Feb-8th March for the International YogaFestival. If you wish to register as a participant in the Festival, please register online:

www.internationalyogafestival.com.

H.H. Pujya SwamiShukdevanand Saraswatiji

Founder of Parmarth Niketan

H.H. Pujya Swami Asanganand Saraswatiji

Managing Trustee

H.H. Pujya SwamiChidanand Saraswatiji

President
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.internationalyogafestival.com/http://www.internationalyogafestival.com/mailto:[email protected]


2/9

2

DAILY ACTIVITIES

The daily activities at Parmarth Niketan are listed below:(Please check in with the Reception Office about any changes to the daily schedule upon your arrival.)

5:00 am 6:00 am Universal prayers (Sanskrit) and lecture (Hindi) Satsang

Hall6:00 am 8:30 am General Yog-asana & Meditation Yoga Hall Top Floor8:30 am 9:30 am Breakfast (Dining Hall)1:00 pm 2:00 pm Lunch (Dining Hall)3:00 pm 4:30 pm General Yog-asana & Meditation Yoga Hall Top Floor5:00 pm 6:00 pm Ganga Havan & Aarti Ghat on river bankImmediately after Aarti Darshan with Pujya Swamiji in His Hut just in front of the

Reception Office7:30 8:30 pm Dinner (Dining Hall)

Silence is appreciated at the Ashram from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.

These classes are open to all on a donation basis. Nature Cure and Ayurvedic / Panchakarmatreatments are also available on the premises. In addition, there are frequent special cultural, Hindi,Music, Sanskrit classes and spiritual programs given by visiting revered saints, acclaimed musicians,spiritual and social leaders and others. All visitors are welcome to participate in our dailyactivities.

Simple, homemade, satvic (vegetarian) meals are served in our bhojanalaya (dining room) and allmeals are prasad / blessed food which is not only to feed your physical bodies but also to nourish yourinner spirit.

DONATIONS

As per Sanatan Dharma tradition, all our programs and services at Parmarth Niketan Ashramare offered on a donation basis. Whatever pilgrims, aspirants and visitors feel inspired andable to give is always greatly appreciated and gratefully accepted. It is only with the devotion andgenerosity of divine souls that we are able to feed the hungry, heal the sick, educate the illiterate, trainthe unemployable and bring light to the darkness.

Generally visitors contribute whatever they can give, according to their financial means, foraccommodations, meals and general yoga and meditation classes. At the request of and toass is t our v is i tors , we can provide you with a guidel ine of suggested donat ions foraccom mo dations , meals and genera l yoga and medita t ion c lasses .

Donations may be offered in cash, bank drafts and / or travellers cheques in most majorcurrencies. We are not yet set up to accept credit or debit cards but hope to have this facilityavailable soon.

For more information regarding additional programs, getting to the Ashram and Ashram guidelines , pleasecheck the website www.parmarth.com and follow the links.

For information on activities in the area, you may go to www.uttarakhandtourism.net
http://www.parmarth.com/http://www.parmarth.com/http://www.parmarth.com/http://www.uttarakhandtourism.net/http://www.uttarakhandtourism.net/http://www.uttarakhandtourism.net/http://www.uttarakhandtourism.net/http://www.parmarth.com/


3/9


4/9

4

COURSE & EVENT SCHEDULE 2014

Please Note: For the Courses Listed Below: The first date listed is the orientation meeting, which isheld in the evening either before or after dinner. Students should try to be at the Ashram by 4 pm.Please check at the Reception Office for the exact timing of the orientation.

Course Name Spiritual Retreat

Dates Sunday, December 29, 2013 Friday, January 3, 2014 Sunday, July 6 Friday, July 11, 2014 Sunday, August 24 Friday, August 29, 2014 Sunday, December 28, 2014 Friday, January 2, 2015

Duration 5 daysDescription This 5-day Spiritual Retreat includes prayers, pranayama, Mauna Dhyana

Sadhana, Surya Namaskar and basic stretching, Hatha Yoga asana, question /answer sessions, Mantra chanting, silent & guided meditations, Gita recitation,Karma Yoga and Bhakti Yoga. Each day concludes with Ganga Havan and Aartiat sunset.

Class Capacity Max 30 students

Course Name Beginner Foundation Yoga

Dates Sunday, January 5 Friday, January 17, 2014 Sunday, February 2 Friday, February 14, 2014 Sunday, April 6 Friday, April 18, 2014 Sunday, May 18 Friday, May 30, 2014 Sunday, June 1 Friday, June 13, 2014 Sunday, August 10 Friday, August 22, 2014 Sunday, November 30 Friday, December 12, 2014

Duration 10 days / 2 weeks


5/9

5

Description This 10-day/2-week Beginner Foundation Yoga program is for individualswith no yoga experience and includes prayers, pranayama, Surya Namaskar,traditional Hatha Yoga basic asana, Vedic chanting, Karma Yoga and question/answer sessions. Each day concludes with Ganga Havan and Aarti at sunset.


Course Name Beginner Intensive

Dates Winter 2014: Sunday, January 19 - Saturday, January 25, 2014 Spring 2014: Sunday, April 20 Saturday, April 26, 2014 Autumn 2014: Sunday, September 7 Saturday, September 13, 2014

Duration 6 days / 1 week

Description This 1-week Beginner Intensive Yoga program is for individuals with someyoga experience and includes prayers, pranayama, Surya Namaskar,traditional Hatha Yoga basic asana, question/answer sessions, yoga

philosophy, Vedic chanting, meditation, Karma Yoga and Bhakti Yoga. Eachday concludes with Ganga Havan and Aarti at sunset.


Course Name Intensive Yoga

Dates Spring 2014: Sunday, March 9 Saturday, March 22, 2014 Summer 2014: Sunday, June 22 Saturday, July 5, 2014 Autumn 2014: Sunday, September 14 Saturday, September 27, 2014

Duration 12 days / 2 weeks

Description This Intensive Yoga program includes prayers, pranayama, Surya / ChandraNamaskar, traditional Hatha Yoga basic asana, in-depth practice of yogaasana, Yoga in the Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Vedic chanting,question/answer sessions, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Havan (sacred fireceremony) and cultural aspects of Indian festivals (whichever occur duringthe course). Each day concludes with Ganga Havan and Aarti at sunset.


Pre-requisite 1 year regular yoga asana practice and a desire to live the principles of yogaCertificate of Attendance

Commitment to the practice, punctuality and attendance, and honouring theyogic principles must be demonstrated to qualify for the certificate.


6/9

6

Course Name Kriya Yoga

Dates Summer 2014: Sunday, May 4 Friday, May 16, 2014 Autumn 2014: Sunday, November 2 Friday, November 14, 2014

Duration 10 days / 2 weeksDescription Each day of this Kriya Yoga program begins with the 20 main Kriya Yoga

practices for pratyahara, dharana, dhyana (control of the senses, concentrationand meditation); and, includes prayers, pranayama, traditional Hatha Yogaasana, question/answer sessions, Vedic chanting. Each day concludes withGanga Havan and Aarti at sunset.

Class Capacity Max 25 studentsPre-requisite Students should be able to sit cross-legged on the floor for 2 hours and desire

to live the principles of yoga.

Course Name Yoga Teacher Training Course

Dates Sunday, September 28 Saturday, November 1, 2014Duration 30 days / 5 weeksDescription This 5-week Yoga Teacher Training Course includes prayers, pranayama, Surya

/Chandra Namaskar, traditional Hatha Yoga basic asana, in-depth practice ofyoga asana, Yoga in the Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali Yoga Sutras, teachingmethodology/teaching practices and opportunities for self-practice to deepenyour understanding, discipline and teaching abilities, Vedic chanting, question/answer sessions, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Havan (sacred fire ceremony) andcultural aspects of Indian festivals (whichever occur during the course). Eachday concludes with Ganga Havan and Aarti at sunset.

Class Capacity Max 30 studentsPre-requisite Intensive Yoga or 2 years of regular yoga asana practice; and, a desire to live

the principles of yoga

Certificate of Attendance

Commitment to the practice, punctuality and attendance, and honouring theyogic principles must be demonstrated to qualify for the certificate.

Course Name Yoga in Patanjali Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita

Dates Sunday, December 14 Saturday, December 27, 2014Duration 12 days / 2 weeksDescription This 12-day program includes prayers, pranayama, traditional Hatha Yoga

asana, Vedic chanting, question/answer sessions, Gita recitation, and yogaphilosophy from the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Each dayconcludes with Ganga Havan and Aarti at sunset.



7/9

7

S-VYASA Yoga Programs at Parmarth Niketan Ashram 2014

In collaboration with Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Sansthana (VYASA), Bangalore, India,Parmarth Niketan Ashram offers a certified Yoga Instructor Course which is recognized by the Councilof Yoga Accreditation, Washington, DC, USA. VYASA is an International Yoga Research Organizationrecognized by the Department of Science and Industrial Research, Govt. of India (since 1988), and is aICMR Center of Advanced Research in Yoga and Neurophysiology, which is ISO 9001-2008 certified --

the first Yoga University to be so certified. This collaboration also gives us the opportunity to offerYoga Therapy programs for Diabetes, Hypertension and Asthma. Certified instructors, doctors andtherapists from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana facilitate these programs.

Course Name Yoga Therapy Camp

Dates Diabetes Sunday, March 30 Saturday, April 5, 2014 Sunday, October 6 Saturday, October 11, 2014

Hypertension Sunday, August 31 Saturday, September 6, 2014 Sunday, October 19 Saturday, October 25, 2014

Asthma Sunday, October 12 Saturday, October 18, 2014 Sunday, November 16 Saturday, November 22, 2014

Duration 6 days / 1 weekDescription Yoga Therapy Camps will include asana and pranayama to assist with reducing the

symptoms of the chronic issue, discussions, Om chanting and meditation, laughteryoga, cyclic meditation, mind-sound resonance, pranic energization and trataka.

Class Capacity Minimum 20 students

Course Name Yoga Instructor Course

Dates Winter 2014: Sunday, January 26 Saturday, February 22, 2014 Summer 2014: Sunday, June 1 Saturday, June 28, 2014

Duration 24 days / 4 weeksDescription This Yoga Instructor Course explores the 8 limbs of yoga in the different streams of

Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga and Kriya Yoga including asana,pranayama, meditation and mudras. Students will gain practical knowledge of SelfManagement of Excessive Tension (SMET), teaching techniques, the relationshipbetween Yoga and the Panch Kosha (our five sheaths), yoga and health. Students willalso have the opportunity to learn from the life histories of Swami Vivekananda, SriRamakrishna and Maa Sharada Devi.

Class Capacity Minimum 20 studentsPre-requisite Physically healthy and High School diploma / Grade 12 / 12 th class. Please bring a copy

of your highest formal education certificate for the instructor.Certificate Certified by VYASA, an International Yoga Research Organization, Bangalore, India, and

recognized by Council of Yoga Accreditation, Washington, DC, USA.

If you are interested in any of the above yoga programs or yoga therapies, please email us at [email protected] for additional information.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


8/9

8

SANSKARAS : R ITES OF P ASSAGE C EREMONIES

According to Vedic traditions, sanskaras are essentially the rites of passage that a person passes throughin life from conception to death. There are 16 sanskaras a person should go through in his/her lifetime.The four most common and essential sanskars are performed with great piety, devotion andtradition on the holy banks of Mother Ganga at Parmarth Niketan Ashram and are listed below.

For more information on Sanskaras, please visit the Life As Prayer section on www.parmarth.com and/or to organize a sanskara ceremony for your family and friends email us at

[email protected] .

MUNDAN First hair cutMundan is performed typically during the 1 st or 3 rd year of age when the childs original, firsthair growth is shaved. This chudakarana sanskar is believed to bring long life to the childfree of undesirable traits from past lives.

UPANAYANA SANSKARA / YAGNO PAVIT / JANEO - Sacred thread

The Yagno Pavit ceremony can take place anytime between the ages of 5 12when the child moves into the stage of serious study and sadhana. It is regardedas one of the most important and essential sanskara, and thus can beperformed at any time that the person ready to move into sadhana.

VIVAH SANSKARA - Wedding / MarriageIn Hindu tradition, marriage is not only a ceremony, but it is truly asacrament. It is not a marriage for only a few years or a few decades, butrather it is a marriage for at least 7 lifetimes. Different arrangements can

be made depending on the couple, their family, their tradition, etc.

ASTHI VISARJAN - Ash ImmersionOur holy scriptures say that to immerse the ashes of a loved one in the holywaters of Mother Ganga is to ensure the release of their soul from bondage,to help their spirit progress toward liberation. It is with this vision ofhonouring our ancestors and maintaining our cultural heritage that weare offering this Asti Visarjan (Ash Immersion) Program at ParmarthNiketan Ashram.

NOTE: All pooja samagri (ritual supplies) and services at Parmarth Niketan Ashram are provided freeof cost.
http://www.parmarth.com/http://www.parmarth.com/http://www.parmarth.com/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.parmarth.com/


9/9

9

O UR INSPIRED SERVICE INITIATIVES Living a life dedicated to the welfare of all, H.H. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji leads, directs and inspires

numerous service initiatives, some of which are listed below. His divine example and action inspires people fromall over the world to join together with their time, talent, technology and tenacity.

Global Interfaith WASH AlliancePujya Swamiji is the Founder of GIWA-India which is an alliance in partnership with UNICEF that is

committed to bringing the worlds religions and their eminent leaders together to ensure andencourage water, sanitation and hygiene for all.

www.i-wash.org

Project Hope

Pujya Swamiji has inspired and founded an initiative that brings all stakeholders together as one teamwith one theme in times of natural calamity, serving to provide immediate and long-term relief as well

as long-term sustainable and green redevelopment.www.projecthope-india.org

Ganga Action Parivar & National Ganga Rights MovementPujya Swamiji is the Founder of a massive ecological, river-cleanup campaign to keep the National River

Ganga free-flowing, natural and pristine as well as to inspire clean, green and serene movements allaround the world.

www.gangaaction.org

India Heritage Research FoundationPujya Swamiji is the Chairman of IHRF which serves with the mission to provide education, health care,interfaith harmony and upliftment of women. IHRF has also created ashrams in Kailash-Mansarovar as

well as just recently launched the unprecedented and first-ever encyclopedia of Hinduism, acompendium of Indian culture, heritage, history and civilization in eleven volumes.

www.ihrf.com

Divine Shakti FoundationPujya Swamiji has founded DSF for the service of providing holistic well being of women, their children,

and orphaned/abandoned children, and to all of Mother Nature.www.divineshaktifoundation.org

Ganga YogaPujya Swamiji has inspired Ganga Yoga as the practice of yoga, meditation and spirituality in action to

give and serve for the welfare of all like the Sun and like Mother Ganga with no expectation, nohesitation, no discrimination and no vacation.

To learn more click here: http://parmarth.com/docs/Journey-of-Peace.pdf
http://www.i-wash.org/http://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/5.2.14/www.i-wash.orghttp://www.projecthope-india.org/http://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/5.2.14/www.projecthope-india.orghttp://www.gangaaction.org/http://www.gangarights.org/http://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/5.2.14/www.gangaaction.orghttp://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/5.2.14/www.gangaaction.orghttp://www.ihrf.com/http://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/5.2.14/www.ihrf.comhttp://www.divineshaktifoundation.org/http://www.divineshaktifoundation.org/http://www.divineshaktifoundation.org/http://parmarth.com/docs/Journey-of-Peace.pdfhttp://parmarth.com/docs/Journey-of-Peace.pdfhttp://parmarth.com/docs/Journey-of-Peace.pdfhttp://parmarth.com/docs/Journey-of-Peace.pdfhttp://www.divineshaktifoundation.org/http://www.divineshaktifoundation.org/http://www.divineshaktifoundation.org/http://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/5.2.14/www.ihrf.comhttp://www.ihrf.com/http://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/5.2.14/www.gangaaction.orghttp://www.gangarights.org/http://www.gangaaction.org/http://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/5.2.14/www.projecthope-india.orghttp://www.projecthope-india.org/http://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/5.2.14/www.i-wash.orghttp://www.i-wash.org/

2014 parmarth promo

Documents