Shree Kalyanika Himalaya Dev Sthanam



Shree Kalyanika Himalaya Dev Sthanam Almora Uttarakhand

Shree Kalyanika Himalaya Dev Sthanam is a ashram created through the vision of Param Pujya Babaji, a Yogi who after attaining the stage of extreme bliss and joy in a successful manner just wholeheartedly returns to his beloved fellow being in order to show each and everyone the right path of the actual glory. The guru largely emphasizes on Vedic principals and methodology of life where the perfect restoration of right kind of balance is the primary key ingredient that is needed and required to lead a better personal and professional life. As per the Sanatana tradition-an individual is largely responsible for one's own predicament. This is the reason why this particular ashram serves as the best resources for all the seekers who wish to tread on the right path of spiritual science.

Param Pujya Babaji had a vision of Ma Bhagvati (Mother Goddess) when he visited Kailash Mansarovar for the second time. Then, he decided to establish this ashram in the Himalayas. So, Shree Kalyanika Himalaya Dev Sthanam immediately came into existence. This holy place is actually dedicated and committed towards immediately fulfilling the needs and requirement of spiritual seekers. It provides the golden opportunity to be the part and parcel of the given nature by wholeheartedly staying in its close vicinity.

Shree Kalyanika Himalaya Dev Sthanam Ashram welcomes each and everyone who really wants to practice spiritual and yoga along with meditation.

Objectives of Shree Kalyanika Himalaya Devsthanam

Its main objective is the worldwide revival of spirituality through the means of:

  1. Establishing training centers for learning and practice of Yoga
  2. Arranging spiritual and cultural discourses and conferences
  3. Publication of books, magazines and pamphlets dealing scientifically with several of the aspects of Vedanta and Yoga
  4. Studies and practice of ancient medicine
  5. Universal religion plus philosophy

Daily-Program at Shree Kalyanika Himalaya Devsthanam

A life based purely on the principles of Yoga and Vedanta is the routine that is observed in Shree Kalyanika Himalaya Dev Sthanam. It is like a spiritual voyage in this ashram. Alasya or laziness is removed from the life while being in this ashram and even after living a normal life in the given society. It perfectly follows a good routine that eliminates the hindrance of supreme nature to lead a spiritual life. It is to be remembered that modern lifestyle has blessed each and everyone with many mental and physical issues such as anxiety, obesity, depression, restlessness, etc. This condition and circumstance of lifestyle can be easily altered or changed by adopting the daily routine of this particular ashram and making it habitual in life. The nishkam karma yoga that is largely proposed by lord Krishna works perfects as a good inspiration to each and everyone who residents in this Ashram.

Daily Schedule

  • Early morning wake up at 4am.

  • Participation in Aarti at 5.15am

  • Attending yoga class at 5.30am

  • Having breakfast at 6.30am

  • Vishnu sahasranaam and Geeta patha at 7.30am

  • Indulging in self study in library at 8am

  • Having lunch at 10.30am

  • Indulging in Seva Karya at 11.30am

  • Having hot tea at 2pm

  • Indulging in Gardening activities at 4.30pm

  • Participating in Aarti at 5.30pm

  • Having dinner at 6pm

  • Participating in chanting & discourses at 7pm

  • Time to sleep at 8.30pm


Yoga-Campus at Shree Kalyanika Himalaya Devsthanam

The Yoga philosophy of Shree Kalyanika Himalaya Dev Sthanam is based on the yoga named as Asthanga Yoga system that was proposed by Maharashi Patanjali. As per this particular yoga system, there are eight limbs of yoga cited in this system. They are yama, niyama, asana, pranayam, pratyahar, dharana, dhyana, Samadhi. The steps directly towards the value of life and higher goals can be achieved through the eight limbs.

The Yoga camps of Shree Kalyanika Himalaya Dev Sthanam are scheduled as per the eight limbs of the yogic system that was prescribed by Maharshi Patanjali. It is the bases of teachings for Yoga session that held in the Ashram. This Ashram provides different types of yoga classes for students and participants for different levels such as beginner's course, intermediate course and advanced course in yoga throughout the year. The details can be had from the official website or at ashram's reception desk personally dropping in a visit during the normal office timings.

Facilities at Shree Kalyanika Himalaya Devsthanam

Accommodation

The Shree Kalyanika Himalaya Dev Sthanam Ashram provides stay and food arrangement for visitors, seekers and participants who wish to take part in Ashram's functions and activities. Within the ashram premises, there are double rooms with basic furniture attached with bathroom and toilets. It has regular hot water facilities. The in-house mess can serve meals of nearly 120 guests at a time. This ashram serves vegetarian food items for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is important to book in advance to the regular facilities provided in this ashram so that there is no last minute disappointment. The rooms can be occupied a day before the start of the course but the room should be vacated on the next day after the course. No one is allowed to overstay in the rooms without any valid permission from the management. The lights of the room should be switched off after the sleep time. The rooms should be kept neat and clean. They can avail the service of room attended in their personal needs and requirements. The keys of the room should be handed over at the reception desk when not in use and collected back when return to the residential campus.

Library

In the year 1997, Sree Chandracharya Library was successfully established in order to cultivate the habit of reading among the visitors at this ashram. This library has a good number of books covering all necessary and popular books on various subject matters in stock. The library is well-furnished and has good sitting arrangement for private reading and preparation. It is to be noted that books can't be hired for room reading. No damage to the books or library property should happen even by mistake by the users. They should follow the rules and regulation notified in the library. They should give their cooperation and coordination to the librarians and other staffs related to it. They should help to keep the library neat and clean throughout the day. They shouldn't indulge in talking with each other in the library. The use of cell phones or other gadgets aren't allowed in this area. All the personal belonging should be deposited at the door step of the library.

Meditation Hall

The Meditation hall of this ashram is located in the serene environment of the mighty Himalayas. It is hall that can accommodate nearly 300 people at a time for meditation course and its related activities. It is well ventilated with broad doors and windows. There are fans and cooler at equal distance within the hall.

Rules and Regulations at Shree Kalyanika Himalaya Devsthanam

  • The inmates should wear simple and comfortable cloths while indulging in yoga and meditation session.

  • They should show the best coordination and cooperation with their instructors and management.

  • They shouldn't consume alcohol and meat and never indulge in smoking and taking drug items.

  • They shouldn't leave the ashram premises without the knowledge of the ashram authorities.

  • They should be punctual in their daily routine and for classes.

  • They should arrive a day before the course and leave the next day after the course.

  • Overstaying is not allowed without any valid reasons.

  • They shouldn't skip the meals provided in the ashram.

  • They should show keen interest and enthusiasm to indulge in Seva activities conducted within and outside the ashram.

  • They should maintain silence during the prescribed timings within the ashram.