26 Day Vanaprastha /Yogic/Karma Sannyasa Course on Saiva Agama Perspex in Rishikesh, India
Vanaprastha Sanyasa Course in India
Swami Samarpan Ashram will be conducting the first 26-day Vanaprastha Sanyasa course on Vedic and Saiva Agama with Tantric perspectives as revealed by Lord Shiva. This course will be supervised by Living Himalayan Master Guruji Avadhuta Samarpananandaji and guided by Acharya Swami Viswarupanandaji along with many other traditional Acharyas (teachers).
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Highlights
- 22 days of training
- 2 - 3 yoga classes per day
- Pranayama and meditation sessions
- Seva, satsang, bhajan, and kirtan
- Calm surrounding
- 25 nights accommodation
- Daily vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Jolly Grant Airport (US$ 37 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Meditation garden
- Smoke-free property
- Yoga shala
- Car rental
- Free parking
The property is situated in a hill area with a Himalayan view and a paddy field. The ashram has a banana garden with many other trees and flowers. The ashram runs yoga and Ayurveda retreats and courses. No pets and children are allowed, as well as the use of alcohol, drugs, smoking, meat, fish, and eggs in the ashram areas. The Swami Samarpan Ashram has eight rooms that can accommodate up to 16 people. It includes shared rooms that can accommodate two people per lodging. There is a terrace or balcony featured in certain rooms, and all rooms come with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower.
Rules
All guests are expected to abide by the rules of the Swami Samarpan Ashram, maintain discipline, and also participate in the daily activities and Karma yoga as a Seva, which is mandatory and it is the foundation of a yogic lifestyle. Please bear in mind that the accommodation is moderate and designed to meet the basic requirements of spiritual seekers. The residential rooms are with lights, fans, and windows. The rooms are clean, airy, and simple or double occupancy, with shared bath and toilet facilities. Private toilets and baths are very limited. All guests should use water limited.
Not provided
- Toilet and tissue papers
- Air-conditioning in rooms, private baths, and toilets
- Towels, soap, and shampoo
Program
During this course, you will study various branches and types of Sanyasa, such as Karma and yogic Sanyasa, Vanaprastha, or Jnana Sanyasa while living in a traditional Gurukula. The Vanaprastha Sanyasa Course will provide you with various teachings of Yoga Darshan, Vedic Darshan, and Shaiva Darshan Shastras in Tantric perspectives. Darshan means philosophy but it has a different meaning which is to see to experience yourself, Atma Jnana, and Brahma Jnana.
Swami Samarpan Ashram is a traditional ashram conducting various courses on yoga, meditation, Tantra, Kriya yoga, Ayurveda, and Vedanta. The Ashram is situated in Rishikesh on the foothill of the Himalayas, offering displaying mountain view and two kilometers away from the bank of Mother Ganges.
This program is for you if you
- Are growing less and less interested in mundane life and wish to dedicate your life to the realization of yourself
- Want to go deeper in the study of the meaning of life
- Want to experience life in a traditional Ashram, the Gurukula life under the guidance of a spiritual master
- Want to experience the deeper meaning of Karma, Jnana, Bhakti, and Raja yoga
- Want to learn how to live life as a deep and fulfilling spiritual journey
- Wish to receive traditional education on Sanyasa with an open heart
If you resonate with these statements, you are welcome to join Swami Samarpan Ashram & Samarpan School of Yoga for the Vanaprastha Sanyasa course. This unique opportunity is provided by the grace of Lord Shiva, Parashakti, and Master of the Himalayas.
Subjects that will be covered
- Yoga Darshan
- Gita Darshan
- Vedanta Darshan
- Shiva Sutra (Saiva Darshan)
- Sanyasa Darshan
- Philosophy of Swami Shivananda
- Gheranda and Gorakha Samhita
- Vedic Chanting
- Basic Sanskrit study
- History and heritage culture of Shaiva Agama
- Karma yoga (as per individual skills and physical ability)
- Kirtan, Bhajan along with traditional musical instrument
- Daily prayers and sacred fire and rituals
Darshan means to have a special vision and English is philosophy.
What is Vanaprastha or Karma Sanyasa?
Vanaprastha Sanyasa is a state of consciousness and a lifestyle. It is not only about renunciation as most understand it, or a rejection of life. It is rather about accepting the real meaning and purpose of human life. This course will teach you how to sublimate and liberate Karma and desires through higher consciousness. Sanyasa is all about walking into reality and experiencing oneself. The self is represented here as Atman.
Many think that as per scriptures one will only take Sanyasa Diksha when one is completely free from all desires and karma, but this is actually not possible and never really happens this way. If you are free from all desires, naturally you are liberated, then there is no need to take any type of Sanyasa. Taking any level of Sanyasa is adopting a lifestyle that gives you a great opportunity to free yourself from desires to attain enlightenment and freedom.
On this path, one may gradually proceed from Vanaprastha to yogic or Karma Sanyasa and finally to Jnana Sanyasa. Although you are going to receive teachings about various types of Sanyasa lifestyles, it does not mean that the ashram expects you to adopt or accept any specific way of life at the end of this course. The intention is to allow you to know more about Sanyasa, experience many aspects of it, and decide for yourself if it fits you.
Daily schedule
- 06:00 Wake up
- 06:30 Chai, tea, or coffee
- 07:00 - 09:30 Yoga, pranayama, and meditation
- 09:30 - 10:00 Breakfast
- 11:00 - 12:30 Karma yoga, seva, or service without expectations
- 13:00 - 13:30 Lunch
- 15:00 - 15:15 Tea break
- 15:30 - 17:30 Karma yoga and seva
- 18:30 - 19:00 Dinner
- 19:00 - 20:00 Satsang, bhajan, kirtan, and silent meditation
- 21:15 Rest
This schedule excludes Sundays.
Instructors
Guruji Swami Samarpanananda Saraswati
Guruji Avadhut Samarpananandaji (Himalayan Master) was born in a small tribe village, Odisha, India. After his graduation in Science with Botany (with honors), then he left home and visited Gurukul (family of masters) life in Rishikesh at Shivananda Ashram. He completed the 15th Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy (YVFA) certificate course in 1990 on the philosophy and psychology of Yoga and Vedanta.
Retreat location
This program will take place in Tapovan, Rishikesh, India.
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
The diet is simple Indian-style vegetarian food. All meals are served in the garden areas and included in the price. Private and personal cooking is strictly not permitted in the ashram.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Organic
Things to do (optional)
Places can be visited in the local area
- Ram Jhula
- Laxman Jhula
- Janki Bridge
- Ganga Aarti
- Triveni Ghat
- Waterfall
What's included
- Yoga teacher training
- 25 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
- Bank charges
- GST
What's not included
- Airfare
- Air conditioner
- Airport transfers (33 EUR)
- Activities outside the itinerary
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jolly Grant Airport
14 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Jolly Grant Airport (DED).
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% 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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