Parmarth Niketan

Yoga Daily Schedule

Please note that schedules as listed below are sample schedules for 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.

Please note that 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 dependant on the sunrise/sunset times.

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, Arti 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 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
7.00-7.30pm (Orientation after the evening Aarti on the Previous day)
8.00-8.30pm Meditation / Yoga Nidra

 

Intensive Yoga Course - Monday, January 4 - Saturday, January 30, 2010
Monday, September 6 - Saturday, October 2, 2010

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 Namaskaras 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 Patanjali
11.30am-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: Monday, 4 January - Saturday, 6 February 2010
Monday, September 6-Saturday, October 9, 2010

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, Ayurved 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 Namaskaras 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 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 the sunrise / sunset times.

No entry into yoga classes for unregistered students.

Dress code: white outfit, comfortable and suitable for asana classes (stretch pants/lowers should be well below the knees and no cut sleeves).

 

For more information about Parmarth Niketan's Yoga and Meditation, please contact:

Sadhvi Abha Saraswati (Mataji)
Yoga and Meditation Section, Parmarth Niketan
P.O. Swargashram, Rishikesh (Himalayas) 249304, India
Phone: (0135) 2440088, 2440077, 2434301 
[from abroad dial +91-135 instead of 0135];
Fax: (0135) 2440066
E-mail: parmarth@parmarth.com