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Practices & programs

Offerings

Swamiji offers several courses, online and offline, some held regularly, others on request.

Courses

Yoga & meditation courses

Online and offline, the Yoga Nidra Foundation and Advanced courses are currently running online, others on request.

Yoga Nidra Foundation

Foundation

Yoga Nidra Foundation

The starting course: taking awareness step by step from the outer world of sounds, through the body and mind, to the deep subconscious. Body scans, breath, visualisation, opposite sensations, the chidakash or inner mind screen, your ishta devata, and the sankalpa — the positive intention. Yoga Nidra for good sleep, for stress and anxiety, for concentration and memory, and for spiritual awareness. Attend on-site, live online, or through recorded live sessions, which include a short question-and-answer with Swamiji on WhatsApp if you need it.

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Yoga

Asana

Yoga

Morning asana to connect with body and breath, plus longer hatha yoga sadhanas, asana, pranayama, mudra and bandha, from beginner to advanced.

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An evening meditation circle

Meditation

Meditations from the Tantras

Meditation techniques drawn from the tantric texts, Ajapa Japa, Antar Mouna, Tratak, mantra meditation and Yoga Nidra, taught step by step.

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Deep relaxation, blankets and bolsters in the hall

Therapy

Yoga Nidra as Therapy

Ten sessions in two parts. Part 1 is the Foundation course; Part 2 is five sessions, ten hours, on using Yoga Nidra to relieve stress, overcome sleep problems and manage pain, and on self-healing through healing visualisation. Part 2 can be taken on its own once Part 1 has been done and practised — Part 1 taught by a Satyananda-trained teacher.

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A small group practising with Swamiji

Advanced

Advanced Yoga Nidra

For steady practitioners: two-hour sessions of theory, practice and questions, working in the deep subconscious. Part A — creative visualisation, inside the body and the pancha koshas, healing and chakra visualisation, the balance of life, inner space and outer space, Who am I? Part B — forgiveness, overcoming grief, the theatre of life, facing fears, awakening gratitude, creating your future, the throb of your heart. Online or in person, with recordings for your own practice. You need to have completed a five-session Foundation course under a Bihar Yoga trained teacher first.

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Students with Swamiji in the heritage-home library

Study

Indian Spirituality

Short and long-term study, Sanskrit, Patanjali's yoga, the Bhagavad Gita, chanting and ashram life, with guidance on related sadhanas.

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Course

Advanced Pranayama

For those already practising who want to go further. Open to students who have completed Beginner to Intermediate Pranayama.

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Course

Antar Mouna

Witness your senses, your thoughts and your emotions, and so learn to stand back from the mind, turn it to positivity and rest in that deep inner silence — the Antar Mouna.

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Course

Asana, Pranayama, Mudra & Bandha

A month-long morning intensive. Beginner to Intermediate for the first two weeks, Intermediate to Advanced for the next two, with all practices systematically explained and practised so you can carry them home.

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Course

Chidakasha Dharana & Meditation

Exploring and experiencing the inner mind screen of our consciousness, and actualising it through artistic expression.

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Course

Mantra Sadhana

Mantra as Vaikhari (aloud), Manasic (mentally) and Upanshu (silently), through Likhit Jap and Chankramanam, and finding the way you benefit most from mantra and its yantra.

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Course

Pranayama — Beginner to Intermediate

Energy breathing practices to cleanse, balance and increase your energies, for daily life, stress management and spiritual evolution. Practice and theory in depth.

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Course

Trauma-Informed Yoga

With Bhavana. Practices held with care for trauma recovery and healing.

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Course

Yoga & Meditation for Elderly People

To maintain good physical and mental health, and to connect to Higher Spiritual Consciousness.

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Five to ten days

Fun Yoga for Kids

Playful practice for strength, good health and concentration, and to nurture positive samskaras. A version for children in cancer treatment works gently on body, mind and immunity.

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Shatkarma

Jala Neti

A nose wash that clears the nasal passages and sinuses and stimulates ajna chakra, the third eye. Practised for allergies, cough and cold, sinusitis, and ear, nose and throat trouble.

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Higher yoga

Kriya Yoga Preparation

Familiarise yourself with the techniques that prepare the ground for Kriya Yoga, the Bihar School of Yoga method of raising kundalini.

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Shatkarma

Kunjal Kriya

An upper stomach wash that sends a rush of energy upwards and clears blocks from the chakras. Practised for acidity and bile, breathing trouble, allergies, nose block and sinusitis, headache and migraine.

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Shatkarma

Laghoo Shankaprakshalana

An intestinal wash taken with warm saline water, cleansing the alimentary canal and the whole pranic body in preparation for deeper sadhana. Also practised for constipation, gas, diabetes and joint pain. You come away feeling light.

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Higher yoga

Prana Vidya

One of the higher yogas: purifying, balancing and raising the pranic energies, for self-purification, for energy, and for self-healing.

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Five to ten days

Yoga & Meditation for Women

Asanas, pranayamas, meditations and cleansing practices chosen for a woman's body and her life, to be strong, healthy and happy.

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Five to ten days

Yoga & Meditation for an Easy Delivery

Practices for the good health of mother and baby through pregnancy and towards an easy delivery, and for invoking a special child.

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Five to ten days

Yoga & Meditation to Ease Menopause

Practices to balance the changes of these years and put their extra energy to use, and to begin a new life of fulfilment.

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Advanced

Conscious Dying Course

Ten Advanced Yoga Nidra sessions, twenty hours with Swami Yogaratna, on meeting death, dying and fear with awareness. Completing unfinished business and overcoming regret; moving from fear towards connection; staying conscious through dream and sleep; preparing to leave those you love; resting in peace through difficulty; supporting others as they die. Attend online, or in person at the ashram. Theory, practice and questions, each day building on the day before. The fee is for the course only — those staying at the ashram pay for food and accommodation separately. International fee $399.

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Advanced module

Yoga Nidra for Higher Yogic Practices

An advanced module of five sessions — chakra visualisation and other yogic practices carried through Yoga Nidra. Offered from time to time, after the Foundation course.

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One to one

One-to-one sessions

Yoga Nidra one to one with Swamiji — an hour at the ashram, or half an hour online. Please enquire.

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Retreats

Retreats

Short and long retreats at the ashram.

Kundalini Yoga

Immersion

Kundalini Yoga

Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan, kriya, asana, pranayama, dynamic and silent meditation, mantra and deep relaxation.

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Yoga Nidra, deep relaxation lying in stillness

1 week

1-Week Yoga Nidra Retreat

Six nights of Yoga Nidra in the Satyananda Bihar tradition, with daily asana, pranayama, chanting, meditation and ocean meditations.

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Sunset meditation on the rocks above the beach

1 week

Meditations from the Tantras Retreat

Six nights of tantric meditation in the Satyananda Bihar tradition, Ajapa Japa, Antar Mouna, Tratak and more, with daily asana, pranayama and chanting.

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Swamiji in meditation on the cliffs above the sea

1 week

Conscious Dying Retreat

A six-night retreat based on Yoga Nidra, ten Conscious Dying classes with asana, pranayama, chanting and meditation, to meet death with awareness.

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An outdoor satsang under the trees

4 weeks

Indian Spirituality, Four Weeks

Four weeks through two great scriptures, the Patanjali Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita, with satsang, discussion, related meditation, chanting and kirtan.

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1 week

Ayurveda & Yoga Nidra Retreat — 1 Week

Six nights combining Yoga Nidra with Ayurveda — five theory classes, two Ayurvedic treatments and a personal dosha consultation, with Ayurveda therapist Yolanda Zwiers.

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2 weeks

Ayurveda & Yoga Nidra Retreat — 2 Weeks

Two weeks of Yoga Nidra and Ayurveda — two Ayurvedic treatments a week, theory classes and a personal dosha consultation. Runs on an individual basis with advance notice.

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Retreat

Mahashivratri

The night of Shiva, kept at the ashram with chanting and meditation through the night.

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Retreat

New Year Retreat

Turn the year at the ashram, with sadhana, satsang and the quiet of Gokarna.

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By arrangement

Ashram Life Experience

Live the discipline, the support, the simplicity and the joy of spiritual community life, helping yourself by helping others. “Find your Higher Self by losing your little self in the service of others.”

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Everything offered

The full catalogue

Beyond the courses and retreats above, Swamiji teaches the whole range below, as week-long, weekend or longer courses, individual sessions or groups, online or at the ashram. Most are arranged on request. Write to us with what you are looking for and we will tell you what is possible and when.

Hatha Yoga

5–10 day courses

Asana, Pranayama, Mudra & Bandha Sadhana
A balanced range of all the practices, systematically and fully explained and practised, so that you can carry them on every day at home. Beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
Pranayamas
Energy breathing practices to cleanse, balance and increase your energies, for daily life, stress management and spiritual evolution. Practice and theory in depth.
Advanced Pranayamas
For those already practising who want to go further.
Gentle Yoga
For those who want to go deeper into the subtle levels and develop awareness.
Yoga Challenge
An intermediate daily sadhana including Surya Namaskara and a balanced set of practices covering all movements, to balance and awaken the chakras and for good health.
Extra Yoga Challenge
For those who are more flexible and like a workout.
Shatkarmas · cleansing

Single session, done with saline water

Laghoo Shankhaprakshalana
An intestinal wash to cleanse the pranic energy body and the alimentary canal and purify the blood and aura, in preparation for deep sadhana. Also used for constipation, gas, weight, diabetes and joint pain. It leaves you feeling light.
Kunjal Kriya
An upper stomach wash. It stimulates a rush of energy upwards, clearing blocks from the chakras, and is used for breathing problems, acidity and bile, allergy, blocked nose, sinusitis, headache, migraine and depression.
Jala Neti
A nose wash to cleanse and stimulate ajna chakra and clear the nasal passages and sinuses. Used for allergies, cough and cold, sinusitis and ear, nose and throat problems.
Yoga Therapy

5–10 day courses

Yoga Meditation for ailments
Asanas, pranayamas, meditations and cleansing practices for asthma, diabetes, weight, back pain, arthritis and rheumatism, stress-related ailments, depression, anxiety and tension, high blood pressure, heart problems, eyesight, breathing and gastric problems, headache, stroke and paralysis, and many others.
Spiritual Counselling
Unburdening your problems and finding a spiritual solution to them.
Specialised Yoga Sadhanas

5–10 day courses · asanas, pranayamas, meditations, cleansing practices and counselling

Yoga Meditation for Women
To be strong, happy and healthy.
Yoga Meditation for Easy Delivery
For the good health of mother and baby, and to invoke a special child.
Yoga Meditation to Ease Menopause
To balance and use the extra energy, and start a new life of fulfilment.
Yoga Meditation for the Elderly
To keep good physical and mental health and connect to the Higher Spiritual Consciousness.
Yoga Meditation 4 Teens
Practices for concentration, growth and balancing hormones.
Fun Yoga 4 Kids
For strength, good health and concentration, and to nurture positive samskaras.
Yoga 4 Cancer Kids
For strengthening body, mind and the immune system.
Yoga at the Desk
Practices that can be done at your desk, to release stress, relax, refresh and keep fit.
Fitness Yoga Meditation
To keep fit, focused, positive and happy.
Stress Busting Yoga Meditation
To release stress at once, and to learn to keep doing so on your own.
Yoga Meditation for Better Health & Peace of Mind
Stress management: a balanced sadhana of asanas, pranayamas, mudras and meditations, with satsangs on yogic lifestyle, diet and other observances.
To Augment Naturopathy Treatment
Asanas, pranayamas, meditations, cleansing practices, lifestyle, mantra, and bhakti, gnana and karma yoga.
To Augment Ayurveda Treatment
Asanas, pranayamas, meditations, cleansing practices, lifestyle, mantra, and bhakti, gnana and karma yoga.
Meditations from the Tantras

Pratyahara practices · 5 day courses

Yoga Nidra
Psychic sleep meditation, the hallmark of the Satyananda Bihar School of Yoga. What is Yoga Nidra?
Advanced Yoga Nidra
Five or more advanced versions, including creative, chakra and healing visualisation, conquering fears and phobias, exploring inner and outer space, examining your life roles, forgiveness and creating your future.
Meditation Medley
How to sit comfortably and still, how to begin, how to focus a wandering mind, dealing with pain, and how to go deeper into the practice you already have.
Ajapa Japa
Meditation on the breath with a universal or personal mantra, to calm, focus and purify the mind. The breath is a constant companion and a faithful friend.
Antar Mouna
Witnessing your senses, thoughts and emotions, so as to stand back from the mind and rest in that deep, silent, inner space.
Chidakash Dharana · Art Meditation
Exploring the inner mind screen of our consciousness, and giving it artistic expression.
Tratak
If you cannot keep your eyes closed, open them: gazing at a candle flame or a sunrise to focus and energise. Good for restless minds, children's concentration, good sleep and artistic minds.
Chakra Shuddhi
Purifying, balancing and energising the chakras through breath, visualisation and mantra. It also prepares the ground for Kriya Yoga and a safe kundalini awakening.
SWAN Meditation
Devised by Swami Niranjanji, to view your personality objectively: Strengths, Weaknesses, Ambitions and Needs. A powerful practice for overcoming confusion and finding your focus.
Om Chanting
The varieties of Om chanting within the vibration of a group, experiencing the union of many chanting as one.
Mantra Meditations
Mantra chanting aloud, mentally and silently, through writing and drawing mantras and through walking, and finding the way that benefits you most.
Indian Spirituality

Short and long-term courses, with guidance on related sadhanas

Introductory Sanskrit
Script, pronunciation, meanings, history and chanting.
Introduction to Indian Spirituality
Ancient Indian techniques, to spiritualise our modern lives.
Modern Spirituality
How to spiritualise modern daily life, in experiential and non-sectarian ways.
Introduction to Patanjali Yoga
The practical application of an ancient science to a modern lifestyle, including personality development through ancient psychological techniques.
Bhagavad Gita · Introduction
Philosophy, the practical yogas, meditations, and chanting with correct pronunciation.
The Power of Chanting
Chanting and singing Sanskrit mantras and slokas, and spiritual songs from other traditions.
Bhajan, Kirtan & Sloka
Singing and chanting in a group, to channel the force of our emotions towards peace and upliftment. The harmonium is also introduced.
Ashram Life Experience
Living the discipline, support, simplicity and joy of spiritual community life, helping yourself and others.
Higher Yogas

5–10 day courses

Mudras & Bandhas
The psychic locks and attitudes of body, hands and face, to awaken and redirect the pranic energies for health and for sadhana.
Naada Yoga
The yoga of sound: singing through the chakras, listening to the deep silence, sourcing the deep vibration.
Prana Vidya
Purifying, balancing and raising the pranic energies, for self-purification, energising and self-healing.
Pratipaksha Bhaavana · Attitudinal Yoga
Becoming aware of our attitudes and empowering them, with techniques from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, to become happier and more loving.
Yoga Meditation for Happiness
Which meditations to do, and how, to become happier and more fulfilled.
Pancha Maha Bhuta Meditation
Identifying with the individual tattwas or elements and connecting them with their cosmic counterparts. Feeling the oneness of creation.
Chakra Sadhana
Purifying, balancing and awakening the chakras and nadis, and taking that into your daily practice.
Kriya Yoga Preparation
Familiarising yourself with the techniques in preparation for Kriya Yoga, the Bihar School method of raising kundalini.
Kundalini Yoga
Practices to purify, balance and awaken the chakras and nadis, through ancient tantric techniques.
Teacher Training

Apprenticeships and courses

Yoga Meditation Teacher Training
Apprenticeships and courses are available. Contact us for details.
Yoga Nidra Teacher Training
A professional certification in Yoga Nidra as a therapeutic tool, combining online intensives with a two-week ashram residency and ongoing mentoring. Read more.

If it is not on this list, ask. Swamiji designs courses to fit the people in front of her, so tell us what you are looking for. Certificates of participation are issued on request. Write to swamiyogaratna@gmail.com or WhatsApp +91 80953 29129.