Gandharv Ashram can be easily accessed by hired cabs and local bus services. The visiting timings are from 10:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. It is to be highly noted that timings are largely subject to vary so it is better to check out the official website of this ashram or call up the concerned authorities before dropping in. There is a membership fee at this ashram. On the other hand certain fees are charged for the services offered here. This ashram doesn't have any other branches within the state or nation or abroad. It is the one and only ashram in this name.
The therapies of Aroma, Naturo, Ayurveda and Homeopathy are practiced at Gandharv Ashram in order to treat various major and minor ailments. The Teachings of Bhagvat Geeta, one of the Holy Hindu Scriptures is preached with lot of interest and enthusiasm. The ideologies and thoughts are taught here in order to attain immediate relief from worldly affairs in any given conditions, situations and circumstances of personal and professional life.
The Ashram strongly believes treating the Natural Way. This particular concept is the one that makes this ashram become hit with each and every one in this society. It is to be remembered that the best practices such as Yoga, Meditation, Aroma Therapy, Ayurveda and Homeopathy are best used in a successful manner to give all types of needed and required treatment to the ailing people who are suffering from various types of major and minor diseases. Moreover, Meditation is rightly preached and practiced in the best manner. On the other hand, Gandharv Ashram also deals with teaching of Spirituality, Ayurveda, Astrology, Buddhist Ethics plus Art and Architecture. An ideal wholesome day in Ashram begins with an early morning walk or brisk walk, then practice of yoga and breakfast, indulging in studies as per interest and going through treatment then participating in the designated tasks in the evening hours.
The term Gandharv, according to Holy Scriptures or the Indian Vedas, the Heavenly Gandharva is largely supposed to be an important Deity who wholeheartedly is aware of the confidential secrets of the Divine Truths and Heaven. According to the Holy Scripts there were approximately 6333 Gandharvas who were actually the offspring of the Arishta and Saint Kasyapa. In this manner, came the concept and idea of Gandharv Ashram. Here treatments of various ailments are given by just using the old age Techniques of Meditation, Astrology, Naturopathy, Aroma Therapy, Homeopathy and Meditation.
In Gandharv Ashram, the Concept of Bhagwat Geeta is given much emphasize. The Bhagwat Geeta teachings are preached here with lot of enthusiasm and interest to the public or seekers. It is to be noted that all the teachings are wholeheartedly directed just towards best formulating a perfect vision, cultivating the art of leadership, building teams and self realization in the best manner.
In Gandharv Ashram, yoga classes for both the gender and all age groups are conducted during different schedules within the campus. Most of the courses are residential and it is not for day scholars. The programs of this ashram are beginner's course in Yoga, intermediate course in yoga and advanced course in yoga. Most of these cover this list of yoga taught in theory and practice sessions.
The asanas are Ardhachandrasana or Half Moon Pose posture, Ardha Matsyendrasana or Spinal Twist posture, Balasana or Child Pose posture, Bhujangasana or Cobra posture, Chaturanga Dandasana or Four-limbed staff posture, Dhanuraasana or Bow posture, Gomukhasana or Cow face posture, Halaasana or Plough posture, Janu Sirsasana or Head-to-knee posture, Jathara Parivartanasana or Reclining Stomach Twist posture, Marjarasana or Cat and cow stretch posture, Matsyasana or Fish posture, Navasana or Boat Pose posture, Parsvottanasana or Intense Side Stretch posture, Paschimottanasana or Full Forward Bend posture, Pavanamuktasana or Supine knees to chest pose posture, Prasarita Padottanasana or Standing Straddled Forward Bend posture, Rajakapotasana or King Pigeon Pose posture, Sarvaa~Ngaasana or Shoulder Stand posture, Salabhasana or Locust posture, Setubandhasana or Bridge Pose posture, Savasana or Corpse posture, Suryanamaskaara or Sun Salutation posture, Trikonasana or Triangle posture, Urdhva Mukha Svanasana or Upward Facing Dog Pose posture, Ustrasana or Camel Pose posture, Utkatasana or Chair Pose posture, Utthita Parsvakonasana or Side Angle Pose posture, Vajrasana or Thunderbolt (Diamond) Pose posture, Viparita Karani or Legs up the Wall Pose posture, Virabhadrasana 1 or Warrior 1 posture, Virabhadrasana 2 or Warrior 2 posture, Vrksasana or Tree Pose posture and Yogamudraa or Yoga Seal posture.
All these asanas are taught over the schedules of beginner's course in Yoga, intermediate course in yoga and advanced course in yoga. The training and practice sessions are conducted by well-trained and qualified yoga and meditation faculties of this ashram. The participant are expected to give their full cooperation and coordination plus support to their instructors and management authorities of this ashram in order to make these program a great success and useful for the society at large.
The selected asanas taught are commonly taught in all these courses are Chandra Namaskara and Surya Namaskara. Asanas performed from Vajrasana, Meditative Sitting Asanas, Standing & Side Bending Asanas, Relaxation Asanas, Eye Exercises, Backward Bending, Forward Bending, Inverted Asanas, Spinal Twists and Balancing Asanas. Physiological and Anatomical common aspects will be studied with much significance and better discussed. Some selected classical Pranayamas are taught. Pranapana kriya yoga comprising: Basthrika, Ujjayi, Nadi Shodhana, Omkar pranayama, Kapalabhati, Tribandha and Bhramari. Some classical mudras will be dealt such as Shambhavi, Agochari, Hand Mudras, Khechari, Bhoochari, Nasika and Vipareeta Karani. Under the Cleansing Practices of Hatha Yoga comprises Nauli (Movement of Abdominal Muscles), Sutra Neti (Nasal cleansing), Jala Neti, Kapalbhati (Frontal Lobe cleansing), Trataka(Concentration) and Agnisar Kriya.
Discussion and practice of the useful mantras and Theory of mantra are also given much importance such as OM, Shanti Path, Brahmarpanam,Surya Namaskara Mantras - both Sun and Mrityunjaya, Gayatri and Bija Mantras. The courses also deal with four classical Bandhas or psycho-physiological locks that include Mool, Jalandhara, Maha and Uddiyana. With yogic techniques, mudras and pranayama, the perfect methods of perfectly combining bandhas are taught. The course schedule and timing may just vary as per the climatic conditions in the ashram or due to some technical aspects prevailing in the ashram. Otherwise, things are carried out as per the normal schedules only in the interest of the participants.
More of all, whatever activities that are carried out here are well planned and more of all for the benefit of the participants, so that they get the most out of the classes and whatever is taught here. So for better life and for healthy living be the part of this Gandharv Ashram.