Immerse Yourself in India's Spiritual and Cultural Traditions

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.