Meditation is Self-Experimentation
(Paramahamsa Hariharananda)
Objective
The courThe course offers deep study, reflection, and practice of the sacred teachings of Kriya Yoga Gurus alongside the scriptural wisdom from Yogic scriptures, Vedantic texts, Bible, and the Bhagavad Gita.
The program will focus on the the four fold path of
Sadhana (meditation, spiritual practice)
Svadhyaya (scriptural study, self-analysis, and discussion)
Sangha (spiritual togetherness)
Seva (selfless service)
Program Dates : Oct 5, 2026, to Nov 5, 2026
Application Deadline : Sept 5th, 2026
Cost : $480/per person. Scholarship available on request.
Who is this for ?
- Seeking spiritual truth and meaning of life
- Seeking to deepen meditation through Kriya Yoga practice
- Like to study and reflect scriptures
- Drawn to ashram and monastic life
Who can apply ?
- Single, Male
- Age: 18-45*
- Open to people residing outside India
- Application and selection process only
(* Seekers above 45 and/or married can directly contact for consideration)
Important Information
- Attitude to learn and practice spiritual teachings and discipline
- Sound health and balanced mind
- Shared accomodation will be provided
- Strictly vegetarian food will be provided
- Smoking, use of intoxicants and drugs are strictly forbidden
- Applicants must apply and go through a selection process. Selected applicants will be notified
- Course will be conducted in a monastry located inside a forest in Odisha (5 hours from Bhubaneswar)
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Course Curriculam and activities
Tentative Daily Schedule
05:30 am - Yogasana (30 mins)06:00 am - Group Guided Meditation (1.30 hrs.)07:45 am - Breakfast, Cleanup08:30 am - Group Study09:00 am - Session – 1 (1 hr.)11:30 am - Group Meditation (1 hr.)12:45 pm - Lunch 03:00 pm - Group Study/Discussion03:30 pm - Session – 2 (1 hr.)06:00 pm - Group Meditation (1.30 hrs.)07:45 pm - Dinner08:30 pm - Evening kirtan, prayers09:00 pm - Rest/Lights off.Svadhyaya (study, reflection) :1. Life and teachings of Masters2. Principles and practice of Yoga, Kriya Yoga3. Simple concepts of Vedanta4. Concepts of Rituals (Puja, Yajna)5. Bible from a Yogic point of view6. Integrated Yogic living in the ashram or otherwise7. Spiritual texts: Bhaja Govindam and Vairagya shatakam (summarized)8. 20 Qualities of a spiritual seeker :: Bhagavad Gita (13. 7 – 11) (Group Discussion)Sadhana (Guided Meditation, Long Meditation, Silence and Breath awareness)1. Guided meditation in the morning and evening2. Self-guided meditation in the afternoon with supervision3. Long meditation sessions with supervision once a week (3 hrs.)4. Silence and breath awarenessSangha (spiritual fellowship)1. Daily walks & Hatha Yoga2. Videos/Media (Movies on St. Francis, St. Joseph, and Adi Shankara)3. Group Discussion/Fire side chats/Kirtans