Maa Yoga Ashram is the most sought after and most frequented Ashram in the region of Tapovan area. It is situated on the Rishikesh-Badrinath road, in the district of Dehradun, in the state of Uttrakhand, in Northern India. This ashram was founded by Yogi Dr. Amrit Raj. It provides ayurveda retreats plus treatments for weight-loss, detox, chronic diseases etc. under the personal guidance of its founder. It is the right place for indulging in acquiring scientific knowledge for healthy mind & body, self realization and self transformation for inner growth largely based on spiritual Vedic. The ashram emphasis is on wellness and health which leads to a fulfilling and contentment life. The main goal of this ashram is to provide long term happiness that directly comes from a healthy mind, body and spirit. With Yoga Alliance, the ashram provides a 500 hour registered yoga teacher (RYT), USA. With elements of Yoga, Ayurveda and Panchakarma, approach to wellness is really holistic and very unique. Yogi Dr. Amrit Raj offers consultation services to help cure lifestyle and chronic diseases. He is an honorary visiting professor at the Dinacharya Ayurvedic Institute located in New York. He has given classes and lectures in the United Nations. In the USA, he gave stress management yogic techniques to oncologists.

Yoga Course Offered at Maa Yoga Ashram

500 Hours Yoga Teacher training

With World Conscious Yoga Family, yoga instructor courses and 500-hour residential hatha yoga teacher training programs are conducted at the Yoga school at Maa Yoga Ashram. This particular course gives new insights in all areas of yogic theory and practice. After, the successful completion of the course, the participant can become a registered yoga instructor.

Objectives of the Course

500 Hours Yoga Teacher training course is a comprehensive course that will familiarize the participants with yoga philosophy and history. It really assists to master and intensify yoga, Pranyama, chanting of mantra and meditation. The body of the participants gains strength and its balancing properties. The course tries to bring better understanding of yogic discipline, cleansing rituals and diet. This course leads to make the participant a good yoga teacher.

Program of Study related to 500 Hours Yoga Teacher training course

Program of Study related to 500 Hours Yoga Teacher training course are as follows:

• Study of Vedanta and Yog sutras for a deeper understanding of yogic philosophy and practices

• Learning theory, practice plus teaching methodology of Pranayama, Asana and Meditation.

• Study of general human anatomy-physiology plus its best correlation with Yogic practices

• Mantra chanting

• Principles of Swara yoga.

• Ethical guideline for a Yoga Teacher to have a better Student- Teacher relationship

• Method and form of teaching, cautions and benefits of principal kriyas (cleansing techniques), asanas (postures) and pranayamas (breathing techniques).

• Teaching methodology

• Learning to create various class-styles: prenatal yoga, beginner and intermediate.

• Anatomy and the physical/mental benefits of yoga

• Introduction to the Yogic diet, Ayurveda and nutrition

• Subtle Yogic anatomy plus the Chakras

• Ashtanga philosophy (the eight-fold path)

• Teaching practicum plus feedback from the trainers plus your friends.

• Study and discussion of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Daily Schedule

• Meditation class is conducted from 5.30am to 6am

• Yoga class is held from 5.30am to 6am

• Breakfast is served from 8am to 8.45am

• Philosophy Discussion is held from 9am to 10.30am

• Techniques class is held from 10.45 to 12.15pm

• Lunch is served from 12.30pm to 1pm.

• Personal time is from 1pm to 2pm.

• Methodology, Anatomy or Ethics Discussion is held from 2.30pm to 4pm

• Techniques or Practicum is held from 4.15pm to 6pm

• Dinner is served from 6pm to 7pm.

• Kirtan, sharing and meditation is held from 7.30pm to 9pm

• Studying or journaling in Silence is held from 9pm to 10pm

• Lights out at 10pm

The split of 500 hours are Techniques and practice are held for 350 hours, 20 hours for practicum, electives for 25 hours, philosophy and ethical conduct for 30 hours, Methodology for 50 hours and 50 hours for learning anatomy and physiology.

Evaluation and Assessment

Assessments will be largely based on practical evaluation and written. An integral part of the training program is discipline. A part of the assessment criterion is Student conduct. In all classes, students who have a minimum of 95% attendance are very important. The course routine must be strictly observed under any situations, circumstances and conditions.

Treatment Offered at Maa Yoga Ashram

Maa Yoga Ashram is popularly known for different types of treatments such as Gynaecological Problems, Stress, Paediatrics, Anxiety, Nail and Hair Problems, Depression, Skin, Tension and Psychological problems, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Joints pains, Sleep disorders, Arthritis, Acidity and Digestion Problems, Backache, Spondylitis and Rheumatic problems, Hypo or Hyper Thyroid and Hormonal Problems, Migraine, Hypertension, Asthma, Headache, Diabetes, Allergy, lack of libido, Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, Chronic cough, Sexual dysfunctions like Premature ejaculation, Sinusitis, Flu and Respiratory problems.

Consultation Services at Maa Yoga Ashram

Ayurvedic Consultations include Courses and class are offered in Meditation, Yoga and Ayurveda, Panchkarma, Spiritual Healing, Shirodhara, Ayurveda Massage, chronic disorders, Gastro-intestinal disorders, Sex diseases, Diabetes, Prakriti Analysis(Body Constitution), Arthritis, Migraine and other treatment and therapies for general rejuvenation.

Daily Panchakarma Treatment Program

Maa Yoga ashram offers daily Panchakarma treatment program under the personal guidance and observation of leading Ayurvedic experts and specialists at the ashram premise. It is to be noted that Panchakarma is the process of detoxification that removes toxins. It purifies the body. Panchakarma treatments are both highly effective in treating and powerful preventative medicine for those with specific ailments and those already in good health. A treatment program of specific nature is created largely based on consultation with Dr. Raj. The treatments are done by scientific, systematic and authentic methods.

Benefits of Panchakarma

• Eliminates toxic conditions from the body and mind

• Induces deep relaxation

• Restores your unique constitutional balance

• Strengthens the immune system

• Ayurvedic Cuisine

• Improves health and wellness

• Improves energy and vitality

• Creates brilliance and luster of complexion

• Improves functioning of sensory and motor organs

• Accelerates recovery from mental and physical disorders

Practice daily and get eliminate the various toxins of life in order to revive the lost health as well as revive the balance composition of mind body and soul. Panchakarma is truly very much beneficial to one health and helps to compose life in a well planned way.

Facilities at Maa Yoga Ashram

Stay and Food Arrangement - This ashram has single rooms, double rooms, sharing rooms and dormitory facilities at this ashram at affordable and reasonable charges. These rooms come with cot, mattress, pillows, bedspread and covers plus basic furniture and curtains. The rooms are spacious and well-ventilated. All the inmates are provided with three meals of vegetarian food items with tea in the break time. The ashram has large kitchen and dinning hall. Most of the ingredients that used in the food process are personally hand picked from the nearby farms. There is a need to book in advance the stay arrangement in order to avoid the last movement disappointment.

Library - The ashram's library is filled with books, journal, lecture reports and magazines related subjects like religion, spirituality, yoga and meditation. The reading room is much spacious with good reading area arrangements.

Garden - The ashram is surrounded by beautiful and attractive gardens that are dotted with colorful plants and large-sized trees. It is the right place to practice yoga and meditation in the open area. There are paths marked for walk and jogging purpose in these garden and park. It is the right place to enjoy nature at its best. It gives calmness and peace to the mind and soul.