This two-week residential course combines the practice of Hatha Yoga with the study of the Bhagavad Gita, offering an opportunity to deepen both your sadhana and your understanding of yogic philosophy within the supportive environment of a traditional ashram in India.

Each morning begins with Hatha Yoga, including asana, pranayama, and meditation, with classes adapted to the experience and needs of the participants. In the afternoons, Dr. Alaknanda Puri guides the study of the Bhagavad Gita through Sanskrit chanting and practical commentary that connects its timeless wisdom to everyday life.

Rather than approaching the text as a purely philosophical work, the course explores the Bhagavad Gita as a living guide to the art of living. Through Lord Krishna's dialogue with Arjuna, participants are introduced to the paths of Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga, and Jñana Yoga, discovering how these teachings can cultivate greater clarity, purpose, and inner freedom.

Living within the rhythm of the ashram provides the ideal setting to integrate these teachings into daily experience. Alongside study and practice, participants take part in meditation, chanting, seva, and community life, allowing philosophy to become something lived rather than merely understood.

Typical Daily Routine (subject to change)

• 4:00 am – Awakening conch, Aarti, silent meditation & herbal tea

• 7:30 am – Hatha Yoga (asana, pranayama & meditation)

• 9:00 am – Breakfast

• 10:00 am – Karma Yoga (seva)

• 1:00 pm – Lunch

• 3:00 pm – Herbal tea

• 4:00 pm – Bhagavad Gita lecture

• 6:00 pm – Dinner

• 7:15 pm – Vedic chanting by the dhuni

• 8:00 pm – Meditation or kirtan

• 9:00 pm – Lights out

For visa information, please refer to the official Government of India visa website. If you have any questions about the course or your stay, please contact us or complete the registration form.