“Even though relaxation and relief from stress are the natural outcomes of meditation, the actual goal is to remove the layers of accumulated conditioning and reveal our true self” says Roy Eugene Davis, an American Kriya Yogi, who was inspired after reading "The autobiography of a yogi”
-by Paramahansa Yoganand.

Hatha Yoga, Raj Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Mantra Yoga and Laya Yoga provide a complete system of self-transformation and self-realization. Yoga has been proven as a scientific method for curing acute and chronic diseases.

“When the breath wanders, the mind also is unsteady, But when the breath is calmed the mind too will be still, and the yogi achieves long life. Therefore, one should learn to control the breath”.
-Hatha Yoga Pradipika

YOGA, MEDITATION AND HOLISTIC LIVING

The courses are designed and based on Patanjali’s Ashtang Yog propounded in the Yog Sutras. The concept of Yoga is based on Shrimad Bhagawad Gita which is considered the greatest literature on yoga. Besides this the spiritual practitioners will be introduced to Yog Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Gherand Samhita. This leads to self realization and understanding the true meaning of Nirvana or Moksha, which is freedom from the cycle of births and deaths. However, there exist many misconceptions regarding the word Yoga and its practice.

Proper practice of Yogasans control and regulate the endocrinal system and hence plays an important role in gaining good command of one’s own feelings, especially negative feelings like anger and jealousy.
– Parmarth Niketan

Parmarth Niketan is the largest ashram in Rishikesh, lying on the holy banks of Mother Ganga, in the lap of the lush Himalayas in Swargashram. The facilities at the ashram are a perfect blend of modern amenities and traditional, spiritual simplicity.

Parmarth Niketan conducts a variety of yoga programmes which includes lectures on aspects of glorious Indian culture. There are frequent camps in which spiritual practioners come from across the world to take part in intensive programmes on Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama, Stress Management, Acupressure and other Indian ancient sciences. With the assistance of Yogacharyas from Parmath Niketan, GMVN is offering programmes on yoga for one day, one week and one month.

The programmes will consist of Yogasanas, Pranayama, Meditation as well as discussions on various aspects of spirituality and Indian culture. A highlight of the Yoga Programmes is attending the special Ganga Arti Ceremony (light and fire ceremony) performed in evening at sundown at Parmarth Niketan’s Ganga Ghat.

The inspiring uplifting and educational Yoga Programmes run by GMVN in association with Parmarth Niketan takes place at Ganga Resort, Shisham Jhari, Muni-ki-Reti, Rishikesh. Yoga Programmes can also be organized at other tourist destinations.