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Immerse Yourself in India's Spiritual and Cultural Traditions

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Yoga at our ashram is more than just asanas on a mat. Discover the ancient practices that ground our daily lives, from the resonance of Vedic mantras to the meditative power of our forest-grown Rudraksha seeds.

This video teaches the Shanti Mantra with Vedic pronunciation through call and response. Chanting mantras together is a powerful practice we share at the ashram to create peace, harmony, and a unified field of intention.

We were honored to host a sound healing session with Akhilanka from Temple of Singing Bowls. The resonant frequencies of the bowls and gongs guided our students into a state of deep relaxation and energetic alignment.

A student practices Sutra Neti, a traditional yogic cleansing technique (kriya) for the nasal passages. Our advanced courses include instruction in these ancient practices for purification of the body and mind.

A student practices Sutra Neti, an advanced yogic cleansing technique. This kriya is taught in our 300-hour training to help clear the nasal passages and subtle energy channels, promoting clearer breathing and mental focus.

Rudraksha seeds, which grow in our sacred forest, have a special spiritual vibration. The number of faces, or mukhis, on each seed represents a different energy, and they are traditionally used to make malas for meditation.

The flower of the Ukanda Rudraksha tree, which we grow in our sacred forest. These trees are considered highly spiritual in India, and their seeds are cherished for their meditative properties.

All the plants in our sacred forest are considered either medicinal in Ayurveda or spiritual in India. The Rudraksha tree is one of our most cherished, providing the sacred seeds used for japa meditation and malas.

The green, unripe fruit of the Rudraksha tree. We watch with excitement as they mature, waiting to see how many mukhis (faces) each sacred seed will have, as each number carries a unique spiritual significance.

The beautiful flowers of the Rudraksha tree. The seeds from these flowers are traditionally used to make malas, or prayer beads, which aid in concentration and focus during meditation.

About Spiritual & Cultural Traditions

True yoga is a cycle of life. On our farm, we harvest Rudraksha seeds to create the malas used in our meditations, just as we teach ancient kriyas like Sutra Neti to help you clear and focus the mind. These are not merely techniques you read about; they are tangible tools we use daily to maintain our connection to the Earth and to the practice itself.

Our approach to spiritual tradition is born from living close to the land. When we share the Shanti Mantra in our hall, it is with the same intention as when we walk through our medicinal forest to check on the growth of our Rudraksha trees. We believe that spiritual growth requires an environment that supports it, which is why we integrate these ancient traditions into the fabric of our residential programs.

Integrating Ancient Wisdom

  • Vedic Chanting: We practice call-and-response chanting to create a unified field of intention. It is a powerful way to start the day and find mental clarity.
  • Kriyas (Cleansing): In our advanced training, we teach traditional cleansing techniques like Sutra Neti. While it might seem daunting at first, it is a fundamental practice for clearing the nasal passages and refining the subtle energy channels.
  • Sound Healing: We occasionally host guest practitioners for sound healing sessions using bowls and gongs. These sessions serve as a reminder that vibration and frequency are integral parts of the yoga path.
  • Rudraksha Significance: We grow our own Rudraksha trees, watching the seeds mature from green fruit to sacred beads. Understanding the 'mukhis' (faces) and the unique vibration of these seeds adds a layer of depth to your personal meditation practice.

We don't teach these things to tick boxes on a curriculum. We teach them because they are the bedrock of a yogic lifestyle. Whether you are here for a teacher training or a retreat, you are invited to step out of your comfort zone and into these practices, fully.

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AyurYoga Eco-Ashram

Visit Ashram in JP Hundi, MysuruStarts from 55,000 Per Course (5-7 Days)

We are just a bunch of folks living simply by the river in Mysore, trying to keep these ancient traditions alive and accessible. Our home is an organic farm where we grow our food, tend to our forest, and gather daily to chant, practice, and find a bit of real peace together.

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