2nd Residential Brahmachari Training Course (RBTC) in the USA

Oct 05 - Nov 05, 2026
Kriya Sadhanalaya, Burton, TX, USA

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)

Apply online  Click Here

Attached Poster  Click Here

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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, Cleanup
08:30 am - Group Study
09:00 am - Session – 1 (1 hr.)
11:30 am - Group Meditation (1 hr.)
12:45 pm - Lunch
03:00 pm - Group Study/Discussion
03:30 pm - Session – 2 (1 hr.)
06:00 pm - Group Meditation (1.30 hrs.)
07:45 pm - Dinner
08:30 pm - Evening kirtan, prayers
09:00 pm - Rest/Lights off.

Svadhyaya (study, reflection) :
1. Life and teachings of Masters
2. Principles and practice of Yoga, Kriya Yoga
3. Simple concepts of Vedanta
4. Concepts of Rituals (Puja, Yajna)
5. Bible from a Yogic point of view
6. Integrated Yogic living in the ashram or otherwise
7. 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 evening
2. Self-guided meditation in the afternoon with supervision
3. Long meditation sessions with supervision once a week (3 hrs.)
4. Silence and breath awareness

Sangha (spiritual fellowship)
1. Daily walks & Hatha Yoga
2. Videos/Media (Movies on St. Francis, St. Joseph, and Adi Shankara)
3. Group Discussion/Fire side chats/Kirtans
Dettagli Contatto
Nome Telefono Email
Swami Sahajananda Giri +1 815-927-1604 (WhatsApp enabled) rbtc.usa@kriya.org