​Sadhana Mandir Ashram

Founded in 1966 on the banks of the Ganges in Rishikesh, India, Sadhana Mandir Trust was established by Swami Rama as an international retreat center for sincere aspirants to practice meditation in a spiritually elevating environment. Away from the hustle and bustle of Rishikesh, nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, Sadhana Mandir is located on the banks of the holy river Ganges. Surrounded by beautiful flowering gardens, mango trees and a lotus pond, a quiet and serene atmosphere permeates the ashram making it ideal for sadhana. At Sadhana Mandir Ashram, we invite you to immerse yourself in the transformative power of meditation. Our dedicated spaces are designed to foster deep reflection and connection with the self. Join us for workshops, retreats, and daily practices that harmonize the mind, body, and spirit. Experience the tranquility of our surroundings as you embark on a journey of self-discovery and inner peace.

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times

“You have the capacity and strength to expand your conscious mind with the help of a method that is called ‘interior research,’ the internal journey. . . . This instruction is leading you on the path called ‘the path of the keyless door.’ . . . To open the door and start your inner journey you need to learn several points and to apply them systematically.”

Swami Rama

Breathwork Journey: Discover Yourself

Dates: TBA “Life is breath and breath is life.” Swami Rama This 5-day retreat is inspired by Swami Rama’s book, “Science of Breath.” This retreat will teach you how you can use the breath to alter your state of consciousness. It will teach you how different pranayama...

Wave of Silence: Sthita-pragya

Dates: May 28-31, 2026 The purpose of this silence retreat is to give mental peace.This program is designed to explore the concepts of silence and discover how silence can deepen our yoga practices. Silence practices over the weekend include: Foundation of yoga...

Deepening Breath, Deepening Meditation

Dates: June 5-7, 2026 “The breathing process is a powerful variable, which has an enormous impact on the tension level of your body, as well as on the calmness and clarity of your mind.” “…without breath awareness a deep state of meditation is impossible.” “Breath...

Nav Ratri Durga Pooja

Nav Ratri Durga Pooja 19-27 March 2026 Shree Panchanga Puja - 07:30 a.m. Arti - 9:00 a.m. 

Art of Joyful Living Online

Online Satsang “Art of Joyful Living” by Swami Rama In 8 online Zoom sessions we will explore the book “Art of Joyful Living” by Swami Rama. Time: 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Indian time Beginning May 29, 2025 (Each class is spaced 2 weeks apart to give you the chance to...

Meditation and Its Practice

Dates: June 11-14, 2026 “Meditation annihilates time and then you are...

Spirituality: Transformation Within & Without

Online Satsang “Spirituality: Transformation Within and Without” by Swami...

All About Awareness

Dates: July 24-28, 2026 If you learn to go beyond the jabbering of your...

Yoga Nidra Retreat

Dates: October 4-10, 2026 There is a method called yoga nidra in which...

Entering Subtler Levels Retreat

Dates: October 22-30, 2026 This 9-day residential program we dive into...

Knowing Oneself

Dates: November 21-23, 2026 This weekend program is an introductory...

Practices of the Traditions of the Himalayan Masters

Dates: November 26-December 4, 2026 This 9-day residential program is...

8 Steps to Self-Transformation

Dates: December 25-30, 2026 “You have the capacity and strength to expand...

Guided Silence Retreat

Dates: TBA You are that to which you give importance. Meditation should...

Bhagvad Gita in Daily Life

Dates: February 20-23, 2026 Welcome to "Bhagavad Gita in Daily Life," a...