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What to Bring
Comfortable non-transparent clothes that cover the shoulders and knees, sandals, toiletries, personal items, meditation shawl for cool evenings, meditation cushion, notebooks, pens, towels, torch, umbrella and your regular medications/ supplements. Personal use items can usually be purchased in the centre shop.
Two sets of uniforms, yoga mat and a Manual are included in the course material.
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Passport/ Visa
Foreign Nationals are required to bring their original passport with a valid visa for India. Foreign guests including TTC, ATTC. Foreigners are required to have an original current passport and a valid visa for their stay in India.
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Accommodation
Accommodation is simple, shared / dormitory space. Accommodation is separate for ladies and gentlemen and should be maintained that way. Men and women cannot be in the same dormitory accommodation for any reason.
Twin rooms and single rooms are also available. Please indicate preference at the time of booking the course. Please note the availability of such rooms is on a first come first served basis.
Bathroom facilities are with provided with both hot and cold water
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Rules & Guidelines
The spirit behind the discipline and rules are to enable you to obtain maximum benefit from your course physically, mentally and spiritually.
To maintain the spiritual purpose of the centre, all participants are required to follow the entire daily schedule. In the event that you need to be absent from any event or to leave the centre premises, permission should be obtained from the Centre Director.
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Karma Yoga
Karma Yoga is an integral part of the daily schedule and provides an opportunity to serve selflessly. Participants are required to offer up to one hour of karma yoga per day, this helps in tuning to the positive energy of the universe.
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Day Off
Participants may leave the centre on the weekly day off anytime after 6 am and return by 8 pm. Violation of this rule could result in the participant losing out on continuing with the course.
There are no lectures and coaching classes on the day off.
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Intoxicants & Prohibited Items
Smoking, alcohol, drugs, meat, fish, eggs, garlic or onions are not allowed. Pets are not allowed.
Mobile/cell phones are not allowed to be used during classes and should be left behind in the rooms or handed into reception upon arrival/registration.
Photography, video, audio recording during classes and ceremonies is only permitted with the permission of the Centre director.
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Male/ Female Relations
As a mark of respect to the local culture and the monastic tradition, kindly restrain expressions of affection such as hugging or kissing in public. Participants are advised to observe celibacy (brahmacharya) as part of the spiritual discipline. Male and female dormitories are separate. Men are not allowed in the ladies' dormitory and vice versa. |
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Silence (Internal Reflection)
Guests are requested to observe silence during meals and between 10.00pm and 06.00am daily. Lights out after 10.00pm daily. |
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Dress Code
Participant’s behavior and dress code should be respectful of Indian culture and enhance the spiritual atmosphere of the Centre. The participants have to wear only the uniforms issued to them during the entire program.
Nudity is forbidden. Men and women should cover the shoulders, midriff and legs. Tight fitting, transparent and revealing clothing is not permitted in the centre. |
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Personal Belongings
The centre cannot accept responsibility for guest's personal belongings. A safety deposit facility is available. |
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Check In / Out
All guests and visitors are required to register at reception upon arrival. Check-in time is between 10 am to 12 pm and check-out is before 10 am. Upon check out, please return keys, bedding to the reception and settle any outstanding bills. |
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Fees & Payments
Course Fees include accommodation, all classes and three meals per day. Dates and fees are subject to change without notice. For all programs participants are subject to the suggested fee in effect at the time of final payment.
Personal cheques and bank transfers are not accepted for payment.
The Indian concessional rate is not applicable for non-resident Indians (NRI), Indian nationals working or living abroad, foreign nationals working or living in India. You may be asked to provide evidence of your Indian nationality. Misrepresentation of information will result in liability to pay the full fee or dismissal from the course. |
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Refunds & Credit Notes
Refunds will not be given under any circumstances; however, a credit note may be issued. Credit notes are valid for one year from date of issue; they may be used for courses, programs and yoga vacation bookings. |
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Certification
Candidates will be awarded certificate based on their performance in the various tests and in the final assessment. 60% is the minimum marking required for passing the course. Unsuccessful candidates will have to repeat the course on payment of the fees as applicable at the time. Certificate of participation will however be issued to unsuccessful candidates as well. |
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Religion
Hinduism is the local way of life rather than a religion. It is based on dharma or righteous living. It is free from religious fanaticism and allows freedom in matters of faith and worship. In Hinduism one is free to worship the form that is most appealing to the individual without being disrespectful to other forms of worship. Hinduism does not propagate conversion to or from other religions, for it holds that all religions are valid ways of worshipping the same divine principle.
Participants are free to follow their religious practices as long as it does not interfere with the program schedule and ethos or cause disturbance to fellow participants or centre rules. |
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Satsang
Satsang in Sanskrit means gathering or coming together of seekers of truth. Usually held morning and or evening, Satsang consists of approximately half an hour of silent meditation, half an hour of chanting and a talk or reading on some aspect of yoga philosophy. |
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Prayers
Prayers help to promote a feeling of humility, devotion and universal oneness. Prayers are usually in Sanskrit (Kirtan) and chanted at the beginning and end of each class or ceremony. Participants are encouraged to sing prayers in their native languages as well. |
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Puja
Puja, one of the modes of Bhakti Yoga (yoga of devotion) is the act of showing reverence to a god, a spirit, or another aspect of the divine through invocations, prayers, songs, and rituals. Puja is thus offered to a statue or picture or an element of nature or other object that signifies divinity. The essence of puja is for the devotee to make a spiritual connection with the divine. |
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Havan / Homa
Homa or Havan is a fire ceremony, where auspicious items are offered to the divine, through the medium of fire and water. A Homa purifies the atmosphere and vibrations in the vicinity. |
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Hands, Shoes & Feet
Shoes and feet have unclean associations. Shoes are not allowed in any of the yoga halls, places of worship and dining. Shoes should be left neatly in the spaces provided. Avoid pointing feet towards statues and pictures of gods and holy men or towards the teacher as this is considered disrespectful.
In India, the left hand is used for personal hygiene and hence it is better to avoid using the left hand when interacting with others. Meals are served with the right hand and may be eaten with the right hand. It is considered rude to offer anything with the left hand. |
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Medical Conditions
If you have a medical condition, please consult your doctor about the suitability of this method of practice before starting. The centre will take no responsibility for illnesses/injuries suffered during any of the classes.
Producing a medical certificate from your personal physician stating clearly that you are fit to learn and practice yoga is mandatory for admission to any of our courses. Since the centre is away from the main city medical attention may not be available at short notice. |
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Recommendations
It is advisable to have eaten lightly 2-3 hours before class and only half an hour after completing a class.
It is recommended that you bathe before yoga practice since bathing after can dissipate energy.
Maintaining high levels of personal hygiene is mandatory as cleanliness is considered to be next to godliness.
Maintaining high levels of personal decorum and mental discipline is conducive to the practice of yoga and hence it is forbidden to discuss about the opposite gender, wealth, politics and other controversial topics. Free time should be used for maintaining silence and internal reflection. |
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Attendance
Punctuality is important. Latecomers will not be allowed to participate if the class is full or after 20 minutes of the session commencing. Students who are permitted to join a class late should quietly enter the class, without disturbing the other students and preferably stay at the back of the class and without changing the provided mat spaces.
Classes missed during courses will not be made up or substituted with extra classes.
Students are expected to attend all classes of the course. If students miss more than five classes they may be asked to repeat the course by paying the full fee again. |
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Class Rules
Kindly respect the teacher’s decision on mat allocation and do not alter the position of the asana mats to suit your convenience.
Students may assist each other during class only after obtaining prior permission of the teacher.
Mats should not be left behind after a class has ended.
Any feedback, comments or suggestions for the teachers may be shared with the teacher at the end of the class. |
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Library
Books are symbolically associated with the goddess of learning, wisdom and creativity - Saraswati. It is hence considered rude to place the feet or sit on books or keep it in bad condition.
All reading in the centre should be on topics of yoga or spirituality. Kindly do not bring along novels or work from home. Books on health, yoga and spirituality are available for reference. Kindly ensure that you do not take out any books out of the library. Internet use and printouts are available at extra charge. |
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Ayurveda Therapies
Ayurveda therapies may be experienced by the participants on prior booking and on payment of discounted fees. The said fee may be paid at the reception and a copy of the receipt shown at the spa. |
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Sports & games
Participants are encouraged to enjoy sports and games provided in the centre. Use of the swimming pool will be available on payment of the single use fee. The fee may be paid at the reception and the receipt shown at the spa. |
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Summary
The centre has been created as an oasis of peace, spirituality and positivity. Kindly assist your teachers to maintain it this way by abiding with the above rules in a spirit of co-operation and mutual respect.
The Centre reserves the right to enforce other necessary rules apart from all the above rules as may be necessary from time to time.
The spirit behind the discipline and rules are to ensure that the Centre life discipline is maintained, enabling you to obtain maximum benefit from your spiritual practice.
Guests are reminded that many of the centre staff are volunteers with varying experience who offer service as part of their spiritual discipline. Your understanding and patience is appreciated.
The Centre welcomes seekers of spirituality, peace and happiness from all over the world irrespective of caste, creed, sex, religion or nationality. Our daily schedule and programs are based on the principle of the Yoga Philosophy. |
