10 Month Sadhana in Tantra Yoga Course in Chandragiri, Kathmandu, Nepal
Nepal Tantra Yoga Course
This 10-month program is designed to give a complete education in Tantra yoga. Tantra yoga embodies five different yoga systems, taught by Shiva: Tantra yoga is a way of Yogic lifestyle. It purifies all different aspects of one’s life, to eventually lead you to the ultimate goal of life and self-realization. Tantra is the art of being free from all physical, mental, and spiritual bondage through the expansion of energy. During this course, you will also practice Hatha, Ashtanga, Mantra, Laya, Kundalini, and Shiva-Shakti yoga.
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Highlights
- Daily classical Tantra Yoga practices
- Daily morning puja and havana ceremony
- Karma Yoga (selfless service) as an integral part of ashram life
- Meditation, Kirtan, Music, and Mantra Chanting
- Teaching methodology: how to teach, hold space, and transmit practices authentically and responsibly
- Opportunity to learn Sanskrit as the foundation of Mantra Yoga
- Guided outings to spiritually powerful and energetically significant sacred sites
- 303 nights of accommodation with daily 3 meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
300 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Conference room
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Meeting room
Shanti Yoga Ashram provides guests with an ashram environment in a homestay setting, surrounded by the splendor of nature. This affords a cozy environment conducive to spiritual practice where those who stay at the ashram can get a taste of the authentic yogic lifestyle along with traditional Nepalese culture.
The ashram provides a few private rooms and shared twin rooms, availability is based on current occupancy. Each room is accompanied by shared bathrooms (shower with hot water and Western-style toilets).
Water for bathing is powered by solar. Electrical outages are part of life in Nepal, however, it is easy to adapt since there is solar energy for heating water and gas or fire for cooking. There are lights that are battery-powered, not dependent on the coming and going of electricity.
If you are coming for a specific course or retreat, you are welcome to arrive in the late afternoon before the program begins so that you will be able to start the first day feeling fresh, rested, and ready to begin.
The ashram differs from retreat centers because of its simplicity and focus on the application of the yogic lifestyle as taught by the scriptures and continued from guru to disciple.
Program
Certifications
This ten-month course is Shanti Yoga Ashram's own creation. It is a non-academic program with an academic approach. They are not affiliated with any university. You will receive a certificate from Shanti Yoga Ashram, which is a government-registered organization.
Overview
Tantra yoga embodies five different yoga systems, taught by Shiva: Hatha yoga, Astanga yoga, Mantra yoga, Laya yoga, and Shiva-Shakti yoga. Tantra yoga is a way of living, turning yoga into one’s lifestyle. It purifies all different aspects of one’s life, to eventually lead you to the ultimate goal of life; self-realization. Tantra is the art of being free from all physical, mental, and spiritual bondage through the expansion of energy.
It develops handling power to not be dependent on any external situation. In tantra, everything is sadhana. To eat is a sadhana and to not eat is a sadhana, to marry is a sadhana and to not marry is a sadhana. It does not matter what one does, all that matters is one's consciousness and awareness one has in any activity or situation. To live in the world from a liberated state of being.
During the one-year course, one will get initiated into the tantra tradition by the Guru. The aim is to get established in the yogic field, and to continue it for the rest of one's life.
Syllabus
A. Theory
- Philosophy and yogic theory: Classical yoga - 100 marks
- Philosophy and yogic theory: Foundation on yoga - 50 marks
- Philosophy and yogic theory: Yoga in different traditions - 50 marks
- Essentials of Buddhism - 50 marks
- Research methodology - 50 marks
B. Practical
- Practical: Classical yogic practices - 100 marks
- Practical: Yoga practice in different traditions - 100 marks
Course overview
During this one-year course, Shanti Yoga Ashram does not just develop new yoga teachers. They transform people into vehicles for higher consciousness, to do their work, and to spread the love, light, and wisdom of classical Tantra yoga. Therefore this course will be on an academic level.
The goal is for one to be established in the wisdom and knowledge of Tantra yoga and verify the teachings by oneself. When one has experienced his true potential and had insight into his own true inner light, this light will radiate like the sun upon the world around, releasing all people from suffering.
Through implementing all classical teachings in one’s lifestyle, Tantra yoga has the ability to bring you back to the place where you remember that the manifested and unmanifested are one. And that within these costumes, there is eternity. And when you say “I” and they say “I”, you are referring to the same one. It creates harmony between the inner and the outer world, in which you are neither too much in and neither too much out.
When one is ready, the new message will arrive. Nowadays the world is ready for this message. Shanti Yoga Ashram believes that to change the world, you should not adapt to the world and its lost way of teaching yoga. One has to be strong to share this wisdom around, in the classical way, knowing he is serving the love and light of the truth. For the one that lives in truth, higher consciousness will always be by his side.
Shanti Yoga Ashram provides a peaceful ashram setting where students can fully absorb themselves in the study of yoga while living a yogic lifestyle. Individually and collectively, they give practical tools needed to advance on the yogic path.
Rationality of the program
- Yoga is a way to counteract the problems and stresses of modern life. It gives a chance for people to develop themselves to their highest potential, rather than falling prey to addictions and other unhealthy vices. Overall it uplifts the entire society.
- Shanti Yoga Ashram is confident that yoga is one of the true paths by which lasting peace, contentment, and joy can be found
- The purity of yoga is being lost or confused. In order to have its full potency, it must be passed on in its classical form as it has been done for generations
Academic program mission
Yoga is an ancient science developed by esteemed sages and rishis for the liberation of human consciousness. Traditionally, the deeper aspects of this science have been taught only in a non-academic manner. The mission is to teach this divine science in an academic setting and in a systematic manner while upholding its highest spiritual purpose - to fully awaken human potential for the transformation of the self and the upliftment of society.
Objective
To preserve this great yogic science for future generations and to spread the light of yoga all over the world, contributing to world peace and harmony among all.
Goal
To provide the highest level of yogic education that can be applied universally to all people. Shanti Yoga Ashram intends to give yogic wisdom in its pure form with all its depth so that the students will be able to master this science.
Brief syllabus overview
Philosophy and yogic theory: Foundation on yoga
- Concept and principles
- Historical development
- Yogic texts (Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita)
- Classical Hatha yoga texts
- Yoga and human excellence (obstacles and how to transcend)
Philosophy and yogic theory: Classical yoga
- Hatha yoga
- Mantra yoga
- Laya yoga
- Raja yoga (eight-fold path)
- Kundalini yoga (chakra, nadi, prana)
- Karma yoga (selfless service)
- Bhakti yoga (devotion)
- Jnana yoga
- Tantra yoga
- Contribution of yoga masters
- Eastern philosophy
- Literature
Practical 1: Classical yogic practices
- Shatkarmas (Neti, Dhauti, Basti, Trataka, Kapalbhati, Nauli)
- Asana
- Pranayama (sensitizing, vitalizing, balancing, tranquilizing)
- Mudra
- Bandha
- Pratyahara
- Kirtan (chanting and harmonium)
- Sanskrit (alphabet, pronunciation, slokas from yogic texts)
- Dharana and Dhyana
Practical 2
- Application of yogic concepts
- Yoga and holistic health
- Tantra yoga
Overview of daily schedule
- 05:00 Morning Sadhana
- 12:00 - 13:00 Sanskrit/mantra/study classical yogic texts
- 14:00 Satsang
- 18:30 Aarti
- 19:30 Kirtan/meditation
Activities
- In between the courses, there is space for self-study
- In Karma yoga, one will take responsibility for different departments of the ashram: office, kitchen, school, garden, cleaning, etc.
Instructors
Yogi Prakash
Prakash is the founder of Shanti Yoga Ashram, has been dedicated to yoga since childhood. He studied at the Bihar School of Yoga where he received initiation from Swami Niranjanananda. For the past 10 years, he has continued to deepen his knowledge in Nepal with Swami Shivalingam, Tantra Yoga Master. For the past 18 years, he has been fully immersed in teaching yoga both at home and abroad. He has circled the globe introducing the deeper aspect of yoga practice.
Yogini Rama
Yogini Rama, co-founder of Shanti Yoga Ashram and naturopathic doctor, began her study of yoga at Bihar School of Yoga in 2001. She then continued studying under the guidance of Swami Shivalingham. She has been teaching since then, totally dedicated to the development of the ashram project. She is in charge of the Divine Yoga School. She loves the chant kirtan and shares the bhakti with the guests who come. Her practical class is meditative and full of yogic energy.
Lisanne Wille
Lisanne Wille is a long-term student and member of the ashram team, getting established in all teachings of Guru Yogi Prakash to transmit it to the west. With her Sanskrit teacher Prakriti, she learned how to read Sanskrit fluently. She shows her dedication and devotion to karma yoga and Sanskrit chanting and will stay forever connected to the ashram as she is preparing to establish a Shanti Yoga Ashram in the Netherlands.
Location
Shanti Yoga Ashram is located about one hour away from Kathmandu, overlooking the Himalayan Mountains range. Peacefully nestled away from the agitation of the city, it is a small village with a vibrant local area and many temples around and a 5-minute walk from some shops.
Food
Much of the produce used for meals comes from the family’s organic garden. Some items you can find in the field are cauliflower, cabbage, a variety of greens, persimmons, oranges, plums, kiwis, spices, and h cozy, family-sized room with a welcoming atmosphere reflective of the generosity of the family who runs the ashram. The diet is strictly vegetarian, with herbs, chilies, radishes, and much more.
Shanti Yoga Ashram provides its guests with traditional Nepalese food. This includes Nepal’s famous dal Bhat (rice and legumes), fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade yogurt, a pickle dish, and traditional roti (handmade flatbread).
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Organic
- Whole food
- Yogic
What's included
- Daily morning and afternoon yoga classes
- Lectures in which one dives deep into the wisdom of yoga
- Self-study with provided yogic literature
- Karma yoga (selfless service)
- Kirtan and mantra ceremonies
- 303 nights accommodation
- 3 meals a day
- Hot water and 24-hour Wi-Fi
What's not included
- Personal expenses like toothpaste, washing powder, etc
- Personal sight-seeing trips outside of the curriculum
- Visa costs
- Taxi costs
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Tribhuvan International Airport
11 km away from your destination
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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