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.
Swami Rama’s tradition is an unbroken chain of Himalayan sages that is more than 5,000 years old. The tradition was formally established by Shankaracharya 1,200 years ago. The scriptures of his tradition are the Vedas, the oldest spiritual scriptures in the library of humanity. The teachings have been passed on primarily orally, each sage transmitting knowledge directly to prepared students. According to his tradition, yoga encompasses all the philosophies and practices that have ever been followed by the great sages, not only of the Himalayas, but also of Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, Zen, and Sufism as well.
“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.”
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Sadhana Mandir Ashram offers a variety of retreats for both beginners and experienced practitioners. These individualized residential retreats lead the participants to experience the nature of their beings on the physical, pranic, mental and spiritual levels. The participants engage in daily gentle yoga classes, breathing and relaxation practicums, guided meditation practice, and individualized instruction in yoga science.
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Maha Shivaratri Program, March 11, 2021
6:00 p.m., puja archana 7:00 p.m., abhishek and rudrapath 8:00 p.m., arati and pushpanjali 8:15 p.m., prasad distribution
Meditation and Its Practice — Online
Started Thursday, Jan 28, 2021 (6 classes) (Jan 28, Feb 4, Feb 11, Feb 18, Feb 25, Mar 4) Next session beginning Thursday, April 1, 2021 (5 lessons only) (Apr 1, Apr 8, Apr 15, Apr 22, Apr 29) 5 consecutive weekly zoom online classes 60-90 minutes duration each Time:...
Revitalize Mind and Body, while Living in Stressful Times
Dates: February 12-14, March 12-14 “Stress is that something that grows in our mind, in human mind. It doesn’t come through physical strain.” Swami Rama This weekend program focuses on how individuals who are experiencing stress in their daily lives can use these...
New Guidelines for Retreat Participants
September 21, 2020. Dear Participant, We hope you will be able to visit the ashram and participate in a retreat. Due to the covid19 pandemic temporary restrictions are now imposed on all visitors. Guidelines will be reviewed and updated monthly as per State of...
Shri Mahalakshami Dipavali Puja
Mahalakshami Dipavali Puja at Sadhana Mandir Date: 14 November 2020 Program at Sadhana Mandir Shri Ganesh and Panachang Puja, 5:00 PM Shri Guru Puja, 5:30 PM Shri Mahalakshmi Puja,, 5:45 PM Shri Dipavali Puja, 6:00 PM Arti, & Puspanjali, 6:15 PM Ashirvada,...



