For more information about Parmarth Niketan's Yoga and Meditation, please contact:
Yoga and Meditation Section, Parmarth Niketan
P.O. Swargashram, Rishikesh (Himalayas) 249304, India
Phone: (0135) 2434301, 2434302, 2440440
(from abroad dial +91-135 instead of 0135);
Fax: (0135) 2440066
E-mail: parmarth@parmarth.com
Beginner Foundation Yoga Course

Yogacharyas: Sadhvi Abha Saraswati (Mataji) and Indu
This 10-day foundation Yoga program includes prayers, pranayama, traditional yoga asana, Yoga in the Bhagavad Gita / Vedic Philosophy, Vedic Chanting, Meditation and Yoga Nidra. Each day will conclude with Ganga Puja, Havan, Aarti at sunset and meditation/Yoga Nidra after dinner. Please note that there will be no classes on Guru Purnima and Independence Day.
| 7:00-8:00am | Pranayama, Surya/Chandra Namaskara (Sun/Moon Salutations), Meditation |
| 10:00-10:40am | Vedic Chanting / Mantra Yoga |
| 10:40-11:30am | Yoga in the Bhagavad Gita / Yoga Sutras of Patanjali |
| 3:30-4:30pm | Yoga Asana Class |
| 4:30-5:00pm | Meditation |
| 5:30-6:30pm | Ganga puja & Aarti |
| 8:00-8:30pm | Meditation / Yoga Nidra |
Intensive Yoga Course
Yogacharyas: Sadhvi Abha Saraswati (Mataji) and Indu
This 4-week (150 hours) Intensive yoga course includes, prayers, Pranayama, Traditional General and Advanced Hatha Yoga Asana, Yoga in the Bhagavad Gita / Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Vedic Chanting, Yoga Nidra and other meditation techniques. Each day concludes with Ganga Havan and Aarti at sunset, and meditation/Yoga Nidra after dinner.
| 6:30-7:15am | Prayers and Pranayama |
| 7:20-9:00am | Surya Namaskara and traditional Hatha Yoga Asanas |
| 9:00-9:45am | Breakfast |
| 10:00-10:45am | Vedic Chanting |
| 10:45-11:30am | Yoga in the Bhagavad Gita / Yoga Sutras of Patanjalii |
| 11:30-1:00pm | Advanced Asana Class in Hatha Yoga |
| 1:00-2:00pm | Lunch |
| 3:30-5:00pm | Gentle Asana Class |
| 5:00-6:30pm | Ganga puja and Aarti |
| 7:00-7:45pm | Supper |
| 8:00-8:30pm | Meditation |
Yoga Teacher Training With Ayurveda

Yogacharyas: Sadhvi Abha Saraswati (Mataji) and Indu
This 5-week Parmarth Yoga Program with Ayurveda is designed for yoga teachers in-training and yoga teachers. It is a 200-hour program which includes prayers, Pranayama, traditional general and advanced Hatha Yoga, Yoga in the Bhagavad Gita / Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Ayurvedic body types, Ayurveda principles, Vedic chanting, Yoga Nidra and other meditation techniques. Each day concludes with Ganga Havan and Aarti at sunset and meditation/Yoga Nidra after dinner. There is a 2-week practicum which prospective yoga instructors are expected to complete. This course is only for those who are already teaching yoga, and want to improve, perfect themselves and broaden their perspective as Yoga Teachers.
| 6:30 - 7:15am | Prayers and Pranayama |
| 7:20-9:00am | Surya Namaskara and traditional Hatha Yoga asana |
| 9:00-9:45am | Breakfast |
| 10:00-10:45am | Vedic chanting |
| 10:45-11:30am | Yoga in the Bhagavad Gita / Yoga Sutras of Patanjali |
| 11:30am-1:00pm | Advanced Asana class in Hatha Yoga |
| 1:00-2:00pm | Lunch |
| 2:30-3:30pm | Ayurveda |
| 3:30-5:00pm | Gentle Asana Class |
| 5:00-6:30pm | Ganga puja and Aarti |
| 7:00-7:45pm | Supper |
| 8:00-8:30pm | Meditation |
Please note that schedules as listed above are sample schedules of what the days can look like. The schedule timings vary seasonally as well as from course to course, so your schedule may not match exactly what is written here. The schedule and availability of general yoga asana and meditation classes are subject to change at the last minute; and the timings of the classes, Ganga Havan and Aarti are dependent on sunrise/sunset times.






