H.H. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji

H.H. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji’s motto in life is, “In the Service of God and humanity.” Selflessly dedicated to the welfare of all, He leads, directs and inspires numerous, wide-scale service initiatives. Touched by the hand of God at the tender age of eight, Pujya Swamiji left His home to live a life devoted to God and humanity, spending His youth in silence, meditation and austerities high in the Himalayas.  At the age of seventeen, after nine years of unbroken, intense sadhana, He returned from the forest—under the orders of His guru—and obtained an academic education to parallel His spiritual one.  Pujya Swamiji has master’s degrees in Sanskrit and Philosophy as well as fluency in many languages.

Pujya Swamiji is President and Spiritual Head of Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh, India, one of the largest interfaith, spiritual institutions in India. Under His divine inspiration and leadership, Parmarth Niketan has become a sanctuary known across the globe as one filled with grace, beauty, serenity and true divine bliss. Pujya Swamiji has also increased several-fold the humanitarian activities undertaken by Parmarth Niketan (www.parmarth.org). Now, the ashram is not only a spiritual haven for those who visit, but it also provides education, training, and health care to those in need.

He is the Co-Founder of Global Interfaith WASH Alliance (GIWA), the world’s first-ever international interfaith initiative which brings together the world’s faiths as allies in ensuring every child around the world has access to safe, life-giving Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). 

He is the Founder of:

India Heritage Research Foundation (IHRF)

Ganga Action Parivar (GAP)

Divine Shakti Foundation (DSF)

Interfaith Humanitarian Network/Project Hope

International Yoga Festival

Pujya Swamiji is the recipient of innumerable awards, including the World Peace Ambassador Award, Mahatma Gandhi Humanitarian award, Hindu of the Year Award, Prominent Personality Award, by Lions’ Club, Best Citizens of India Award, the Uttaranchal Ratan Award and many more.

However, Pujya Swamiji seems unaffected by this incredible list of accomplishments and remains a pious child of God, owning nothing, draped in saffron robes, living a life of true renunciation. His days in Rishikesh are spent offering service to those around him. Thousands travel from across the globe simply to sit in his presence, to receive his “darshan.” He travels the world, bringing the light of wisdom, inspiration, upliftment and the divine touch to thousands across the world.

1.学校简介

Parmarth Niketan是一个真正的灵性天堂，位于神圣的郁郁葱葱的喜马拉雅山脉的甘加母亲河岸。它是瑞诗凯诗最大的ashram，为成千上万来自世界各地的朝圣者提供了一个干净，纯净，神圣的环境以及丰富而美丽的城市花园。拥有超过1000间客房，这些设施将现代化、传统与精神上的简约完美融合.Parmarth Niketan位于Swargashram的主干道上，就在恒河的神圣河岸。

瑞诗凯诗 - 被称为“神圣之城”，是圣人，哲人，圣徒、朝圣者聚集千百年的精神中心。城市的道路两旁遍布着繁华的民族艺术和手工艺品市场，新鲜农产品市场，神圣的圣坛和橙色的苦行僧。之后，路越来越窄，市场变得越来越稀疏，你来到一座桥脚，高高地悬在神圣的甘加河上。当你穿过这座桥，太阳照射在神圣的喜马拉雅山脉来温暖你的存在时，你会感受到回到了家的感觉。

朝圣者来自世界各地，这并不奇怪。静谧之美，清澈流淌的恒河，壮丽的山脉和茂密的绿色森林将使您的整个生命焕发活力。Parmarth Niketan为您的身体，思想和精神提供舒适，灵感和升华，并与神圣更深层次的连接。当你呆在ashram里时，你会感受到你的灵魂沐浴在神圣的能量之中，包括从大自然散发出来的以及从圣人，哲人，圣徒哪里聚合的能量。Parmarth Niketan 拥有神圣的共融声音和精神对话。

Parmarth Niketan的日常活动包括早晨的普及祈祷，日常瑜伽和冥想课程，每日satsang和讲座课程，kirtan，日落时闻名世界的恒河Aarti，以及自然疗法和草药治疗。

经常因为会有来访的圣人，着名的音乐家，精神和社会领袖或其他人，我们会有特殊的文化和精神节目。

此外，还有频繁的营地，朝圣者来自世界各地，参加瑜伽，冥想，调息，压力管理，指压按摩，灵气和其他古代印度科学的密集课程。

Parmarth Niketan向所有人开放，没有基于种族，性别，国籍，宗教，种姓或信仰的歧视。

2.课程介绍

课程1：Beginner Intensive Yoga

This 1-week Beginner Intensive Yoga program for individuals with some yoga experience, includes prayers, pranayama, Surya Namaskar, traditional hatha yoga basic asana, question /  answer session, Yoga Philosophy, Vedic Chanting, Meditation, Karma Yoga and Bhakti Yoga.  Each day concludes with Ganga Havan & Aarti at sunset; followed by Satsang when Pujya Sadhviji is in the Ashram.

课程2：Bhakti Yoga Retreat

With Anandra George, internationally respected Sanskrit mantra teacher and musician

“Revelation follows ecstasy; all knowledge that a book can never contain and that a language can never express, nor a teacher teach, comes to him of itself [through music].” – Hazrat Inayat Khan, Sufi Musician

Join us for a transformative 2 days immersed in the yoga of love! The eternal thread that binds bhakta (lover) with Bhagavan (Beloved) is sacred sound. All mystic traditions concur, and the direct, tangible, blissful path of pure vibration is accessible to all! No dogma, just an invitation into the timeless practices of mantra and music.

Find your heart’s voice and sing! Awaken your Sanskrit chanting! Explore the tones of Indian music (Sa, Re, Ga, etc.)! Imbue your life with the magical power of mantric consciousness! Transform your daily life into overflowing joy!

课程3：Creating Balance in Daily Life through Yoga

With Visiting instructor Sue Melbourne, RYT500, Owner of Onda Yoga™, USA

Not able to move to a meditation cave in the Himalayas to find peace? No problem! Learn to integrate yoga in the midst of everyday life. Through the ancient science of yoga, we will explore tools to balance your passions with work, family and other responsibilities. Included is instruction on moving your body with good alignment through traditional hatha yoga asana, pranayama, meditation, yoga philosophy and question & answer sessions to ensure integration and relevance of the teachings. At the end of the program you will have an individualized written action plan to help live more fully, with greater ease and harmony with self and others.

Each day concludes with Ganga Havan & Aarti at sunset; followed by Satsang when Pujya Sadhviji is in the Ashram.

This course is for those new to yoga but all levels of practitioners are welcome.

课程4：Embrace Your Spirit

With Tara, Canada Certified Chakradance™ Facilitator & Spiritual Life Coach, Yogi Sanjay Hallon, The Eternal Sound and College of Holistic Resonance, and Indu Sharma, Parmarth resident yogacharya

Want to dance your transformational journey to Embrace Your Spirit? Want to journey from fear, anger, dis-ease and loss of identity to faith, bliss, joy, peace and ease as you discover the true essence of who you are? If you want to be your best self in all your relationships at home, work and leisure, Embrace Your Spirit is for you. This 2 week program provides you with simple techniques of Tara’s signature system to journey from intention to transformation. We will dance with our eyes closed or blind folded to music that resonates with our chakra / energy centers to unblock and balance our energies as we discover and embrace our true self. Your dance can playful, spirited, free flowing and healing with your unique and expressive movements.  Meditation, mandala art, chakra specific yogasana, journal and eternal healing sound will activate your inner healing, access your inner glow and radiance; and, increase your awareness of the connections between your mind, body, soul and the Universal Soul.

By the end of the program you will have a plan of action for your continued transformational journey to discovering and embracing the essence of who you.

Each day concludes with Ganga Havan & Aarti at sunset; followed by Satsang when Pujya Sadhviji is in the Ashram.

Please have a pen and journal for reflections and coloured pencils or crayons for mandala art creations; and blindfolds for the dance. Participants will have access to private coaching sessions with tara and/or Sanjay [by appointment] on Saturday and Sunday.

Dress code: Please wear colours of the chakras – red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and purple to enhance your inner healing and connections with the body.

课程5：Eternal Sound Healing with Gongs Retreat

With traveling gong yogi Sanjay Hallon – Delhi, co-founder of The Eternal Sound and College of Holistic Resonance

Sound is the first manifestation of the Absolute. We know nothing about the nature of the Absolute as it exists, except that it is. Brahman or universe is incomprehensible in its transcendent aspect – the nearest approach to it is only by sound which is of the highest level of universe.

Beautiful waves and timeless vibrations, the gongs and other instruments, singing bowls, drums, temple bells, mantras, chanting produce a spectrum of harmonics with a sound envelope and texture that is nonlinear and trans spatial.

Experience the eternal healing sounds that activates your inner healing to integrate your intention and bring balance to body, mind and spirit as you are transported to another level of being. Each day concludes with Ganga Havan & Aarti at sunset; followed by Satsang when Pujya Sadhviji is in the Ashram.

课程6：Eternal Sound Healing with Gongs Level 1 Workshop

With traveling gong yogi Sanjay Hallon – Delhi, co-founder of The Eternal Sound and College of Holistic Resonance

Sound healing has been practiced over centuries. Its healing nature is once again being noticed and embraced. This program on Eternal sound, is an attempt to understand holistic resonance bringing positive change to the listener where healing occurs. Learn to play the gongs and other instruments to channelize this transcendent energy into a positive, serene and relaxed environment for people, communities and work places.

Sound is the first manifestation of the Absolute. We know nothing about the nature of the Absolute as it exists, except that it is. Brahman or universe is incomprehensible in its transcendent aspect – the nearest approach to it is only by sound which is of the highest level of universe.

Beautiful waves and timeless vibrations, the gongs and other instruments, singing bowls, drums, temple bells, mantras, chanting produce a spectrum of harmonics with a sound envelope and texture that is nonlinear and trans spatial. It transports the listener to another level of being, integrate one’s intention and brings balance into body, mind, and spirit.

Each day concludes with Ganga Havan & Aarti at sunset.

课程7：Foundation Yoga

This 10 day / 2 week Foundation Yoga program for individuals with no yoga experience includes prayers, pranayama, Surya Namaskar, traditional hatha yoga basic asana, Vedic Chanting, Karma Yoga and question / answer session.  Each day concludes with Ganga Havan & Aarti at sunset; followed by Satsang when Pujya Sadhviji is in the Ashram.

Optional classes available in this program:

1 additional chanting class per day

Conversational Hindi 1 class per day

课程8：Intensive Yoga

This 11-day/2-week Intensive Yoga program includes prayers, pranayama, Surya / Chandra Namaskar, traditional hatha yoga basic asana, in-depth practice of yoga asana, Yoga in the Bhagvad Gita and Paatanjali Yoga Sutras, Vedic Chanting, question / answer session, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Havan [Sacred Fire ceremony] and cultural aspects of Indian Festivals [whichever occurs during the course].   Each day concludes with Ganga Havan & Aarti at sunset; followed by Satsang when Pujya Sadhviji is in the Ashram.

Optional classes available in this program:

1 additional chanting class per day

Pre-requisite:  1 year of regular yoga practice; and, a desire to live the principles of yoga.

Certificate of Attendance: Commitment to the practice, punctuality and attendance; and, honouring the yogic principles must be demonstrated to qualify for the certificate.

课程9：International Yoga Day

This International Yoga Day June 21st begins with Universal prayers/Vedic Chanting at 5 am in the Satsang Hall followed by pranayama, surya namaskar and meditation in the yoga hall. After breakfast [food for the body] discover yoga as a life style beyond the mat [food for the mind]. In the afternoon, cool down with a Ganga Snaan / dip to mantra chanting from our Rishikumars of the Parmarth Gurukul. Take time to reflect before participating in a special Ganga puja, Shiva pooja, Yagna and the world famous Ganga Aarti [food for the soul] at sunset on the holy banks of Ma Ganga. After dinner take time to reflect on the day as you move one step closer in yoga for that mind, body and soul connection.

课程10：Kriya Yoga & Meditation

This program is a great way to deepen your practice and gain a better understanding of the subtleties of yoga while focusing on the main chakras of the body.  Each day of this Kriya Yoga program begins with the 20 main Kriya Yoga practices for pratyahara, dharana, dhyana [control of the senses, concentration and meditation]; and, includes prayers, pranayama, traditional hatha yoga asana, question / answer satsang, Vedic Chanting.   As we explore the chakras, we are able to unblock and balance our inner energies for great well being and mind-body-spirit connection.  Each day concludes with Ganga Havan & Aarti at sunset; followed by Satsang when Pujya Sadhviji is in the Ashram; and kirtan with the Rishikumars of Parmarth Gurukul.

Optional classes available in this program:1 additional chanting class per day

课程11：Instructions in English

“Yujyate anena iti yogah”  – that which helps our union with the Divine is Yoga. Nada Yoga means Yoga of Sacred Sound. Mantras, Vedic Chants, Kirtan/Bhajan, Suktas, shlokas, stotras and singing the glory of the Divine in any form ultimately take us to this divine union, called Nada Yoga.

In this Nada Yoga with Vedic Chanting Course you will have the opportunity to learn the Vedic chants for the morning universal prayers; and, the Hanuman Chalisa, Shiva Mahimna Stotra, mantras and bhajans / kirtan for the enchanting experience of the Divine Ganga Aarti on the holy banks of Ma Ganga at sunset. Additionally you will learn the Durga Sukta in worship of the Divine Mother and the Sarva Devta Gayatri to honour all the manifestations of the Divine Creator.

This 3 week program will also include hatha yoga, meditation, mantra yoga, bhakti yoga, karma yoga; and, daily bhajan/satsang after dinner as a wonderful way to end the day.

If you want to connect with the Divine through sound, then this Nada Yoga with Vedic Chanting Course is for you.

Certificate: Commitment to the practice, punctuality and attendance, and honouring the yogic principles must be demonstrated to qualify for the certificate.

课程12：Naada Yoga with Vedic Chanting

“Yujyate anena iti yogah”  – that which helps our union with the Divine is Yoga. Nada Yoga means Yoga of Sacred Sound. Mantras, Vedic Chants, Kirtan/Bhajan, Suktas, shlokas, stotras and singing the glory of the Divine in any form ultimately take us to this divine union, called Nada Yoga.

In this Nada Yoga with Vedic Chanting Course you will have the opportunity to learn the Vedic chants for the morning universal prayers; and, the Hanuman Chalisa, Shiva Mahimna Stotra, mantras and bhajans / kirtan for the enchanting experience of the Divine Ganga Aarti on the holy banks of Ma Ganga at sunset. Additionally you will learn the Durga Sukta in worship of the Divine Mother and the Sarva Devta Gayatri to honour all the manifestations of the Divine Creator.

This 3 week program will also include hatha yoga, meditation, mantra yoga, bhakti yoga, karma yoga; and, daily bhajan/satsang after dinner as a wonderful way to end the day.

If you want to connect with the Divine through sound, then this Nada Yoga with Vedic Chanting Course is for you.

Certificate: Commitment to the practice, punctuality and attendance, and honouring the yogic principles must be demonstrated to qualify for the certificate.

课程13：Special New Year Spiritual Retreat

A New Year, a New You!  Come celebrate New Year’s on the holy banks of Ma Ganga in the lap of the majestic and sacred Himalayas. Rejuvenate and re-energize yourself to live the New Year truly as the best YOU possible! This 3-day Special New Year’s Spiritual Retreat with our resident yogacharyas, Sadhvi Abhaji [Mataji] and Induji Sharma, includes pranayama, yogasanas including surya namaskar and basic stretching yoga asana, spiritual question & answer sessions, silent and guided meditations, silence, self-reflection, mantra chanting, karma yoga, Himalayan walks and much more. Many sessions will be led by Pujya Swamiji and Sadhvi Bhagawatiji. Each day concludes with Ganga havan and aarti at sunset followed by darshan/satsang with Pujya Swamiji and Sadhvi Bhagwatiji. Experience a transformative special New Year’s yagna/havan ceremony on the morning of January 1st, to transform and / or release all that no longer serves you. 

Come, be in the presence of the living spiritual master and begin the New Year as a New You!

课程14：Yoga Retreat Week

This 5-day Spiritual Retreat includes prayers, pranayama, Mauna Dhyana Sadhana, Surya Namaskar and basic stretching yoga asana, question / answer session, Mantra Chanting,  silent & guided Meditations, Gita recitation,  Karma Yoga and Bhakti Yoga.   Each day concludes with Ganga Havan & Aarti at sunset; followed by Satsang when Pujya Sadhviji is in the Ashram; and kirtan at 8:30pm with the Rishikumars of the Parmarth Gurukul.

Optional classes available in this program:

1 additional chanting class per day

Conversational Hindi 1 class per day

课程15：Yoga Retreat Weekend

This 2-day Weekend Spiritual Retreat is designed for those individuals who need a respite from the busy-ness of life – a time for relaxation, rejuvenation and to re-energize to better manage the demands of life.  The weekend  includes prayers, pranayama, Mauna Dhyana Sadhana, Surya Namaskar and basic stretching yoga asana, question /  answer session, Mantra Chanting,  silent & guided Meditations, Karma Yoga and Bhakti Yoga, walks and much more.

The specific pranayama and kriyas will be determined by the needs of the group. Each day concludes with Ganga Havan & Aarti at sunset; followed by Satsang when Pujya Sadhviji is in the Ashram and/or Kirtan at 8:30pm.

Individuals are expected to use the time after dinner for reflection and introspection to determine how they will integrate their learnings into their daily lives.

课程16：Yoga Teacher Training Course

Becoming a yoga teacher takes commitment, dedication and willingness to live the yogic principles. The yoga teacher is the disciple as well as the example.

This 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Course is eligible to register with Yoga Alliance USA and includes prayers, pranayama, Surya / Chandra Namaskar, traditional hatha yoga basic asana, in-depth practice of yoga asana, Yoga in the Bhagvad Gita and Paatanjali Yoga Sutras, Teaching Methodology / Teaching Practice and opportunities for self practice to deepen your understanding, discipline and teaching abilities, Vedic Chanting, question / answer sessions, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Havan [Sacred Fire ceremony] and cultural aspects of Indian Festivals [whichever occurs during the course]. Each day concludes with Ganga Havan & Aarti at sunset; followed by Satsang when Pujya Sadhviji is in the Ashram.

Pre-requisite:  Currently a yoga teacher; or, completion of Intensive Yoga; or, 2 years of regular yoga asana practice; and, a desire to live the principles of yoga.

Certificate of Attendance: Commitment to the practice, punctuality and attendance, and honouring the yogic principles must be demonstrated to qualify for the certificate. With successful completion of this program you can teach yoga with Yoga Alliance USA credentials.

Daily Ashram Activities

The daily activities at Parmarth Niketan are listed below*:

(Please check in with the reception about any changes to the daily schedule upon your arrival.)

·5:00 am – 6:00 am Universal prayers [Sanskrit] and lecture [Hindi] – Satsang Hall

·7:00 am – 8:00 am General Yogasana & Meditation [English] – Yoga Hall

·9:00 am – 10:30 am Gita Paath & Pravachan [Hindi] – Satsang Hall

·3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Ramayan Paath & Pravachan [Hindi] – Satsang Hall

·4:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Mon-Sat) General Yogasana [English] – Yoga Hall

·Around Sunset  Ganga Havan & Aarti – Main Ghat (on river bank) (Yagna starts a half-hour before Ganga Aarti) 

·Immediately after Aarti Darshan & Satsang in the Satsang room in Pujya Swamiji’s reception area. The darshan/satsang runs usually between 30-45 minutes and is a time for people to come, meditate in Pujya Swamiji’s presence, listen to live kirtan, and ask any questions they have about their spiritual path.  For any questions, or assistance getting to Pujya Swamiji’s Satsang room before the Ganga Aarti, please see our reception desk.

·8:30 pm – 9:00 pm Kirtan (call & response) & Meditation with the Rishikumars – Satsang Hall

In addition, there are frequent special cultural, Hindi, Music, Sanskrit classes and spiritual programs given by visiting revered saints, acclaimed musicians, spiritual and social leaders and others.  All visitors are welcome to participate in our daily activities.

* Please check with the Reception Office for any changes or cancellations to the daily schedule.

Annual Events

There are several special events occurring on daily, weekly, monthly or annual bases. From the 15th of Asadhsukla to the 5th of Shravana (in July), the ashram observes Guru Purnima and Nirvana Mahotsava of His Holiness, the late Shri Swami Shukdevanandji Maharaj with much gaiety and religious fervor. During these five days, uninterrupted Ramayana Patha is sung by several hundred devotees, accompanied by musical melodies. Guru Puja and a tribute ceremony take place on the final day, followed by a community lunch. Nirvana Mahotsava is also celebrated, with traditional festivities, for:

·His Holiness, the late Swami Dharmanandji Maharaj on February 25th

·His Holiness, the late Swami Sadanandji Maharaj on May 15th

·His Holiness, the late Swami Bhajananandaji Maharaj on the 13th of Kartika Shukla

Sadhana Week: This is organized every year from the 9th of Kartika Sukla to the full moon day of Kartika (in October). During this special session, yoga, pranayama and meditation are taught by several qualified experts, under the patronage of M.M. H.H. Swami Asanganand Saraswatiji and H.H. Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji (Muniji).

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This 1 week / 6 day Beginner Intensive Yoga program for individuals with some yoga experience includes, prayers, pranayama, Surya Namaskar, traditional hatha yoga basic asana, question /  answer session, Yoga Philosophy, Vedic Chanting, Meditation, Karma Yoga and Bhakti Yoga.   Each day concludes with Ganga Havan and Aarti at sunset.

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