Deepen Your Practice, Discover Your Self

The Bhakti Yoga Intensive is a comprehensive course designed to explore the profound philosophy and practices of Bhakti Yoga. Rooted in ancient Indian wisdom, Bhakti Yoga is the path of devotion and love, aiming to establish a deep connection with the divine. Spread over 10 days, this intensive course provides participants with a transformative journey through the principles, philosophy, practices, and experiences of Bhakti Yoga, fostering a profound spiritual awakening .

Daily Schedule :

5am - 7am Mangala Aarti and Japa

7am - 8am Deity Darshans & Kirtan

8am - 9.30am Breakfast

9.30am - 11.30am Bhakti Philosophy

11.30am - 1pm Bhakti Art Workshop

1pm - 2pm Lunch

2pm - 4.30pm Kirtan Training Workshop

4.30pm - 6pm Yoga Abhyasa

6pm - 7pm Mystical tales / Yamuna Aarti

7pm - 8pm Dinner

8pm - 9pm Satsangh / Kirtan

Exploring the Soul's Journey

Residential Program at Govardhan Eco VillageWhether you're a philosophy novice, a spiritual seeker yearning for profound insights into life, or an experienced yoga teacher seeking a deeper understanding of your practice, our Vedic Philosophy Course is tailor-made for you. Crafted through a decade of interaction with countless students, this course will quench your philosophical curiosity and set you on a path to profound self-realization. Organized into three enriching modules, the course explores the following key aspects:

Module 1: Introduction to Vedic Philosophy

• Unveiling the Concept of the Soul
• Illuminating the Shackles of Spiritual Ignorance
• Navigating the Vast World of Vedic Texts
• Exploring the Layers of Sound Vibrations
• Embracing the Guru and Parampara Traditions
• Delving into the Six Systems of Vedic Philosophy
• Tracing the Rich History of Vedic Traditions
• Grasping the Profound Concept of Dharma

Module 2: Introduction to Yoga Sutras

• A Glimpse into the Life of Sage Patanjali
• An Overview of the Four Chapters of Yoga Sutras
• Unlocking the Principles of Ashtanga Yoga
• The Spiritual Journey of Involution
• In-Depth Analysis of Yamas and Niyamas
• Exploring the Mysteries of the Pancha koshas

Module 3: Introduction to Bhagavad Gita

• Unveiling the Concept of Absolute Truth
• Yoga Unveiled in the Bhagavad Gita
• A Philosophical Dive into the Teachings of the Gita
• A Philosophical Dive into the Teachings of the Gita
• Navigating Time, Matter, and Consciousness
• Understanding the Self and the Super Self
• Attaining Life Mastery through Gita's Wisdom

This course has no prerequisites and will prepare you to delve into our advanced courses on the Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras. As a student, you'll actively engage in assignments and daily reading sessions. Nestled in the serene surroundings of Govardhan Ecovillage, you'll also have the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in various ongoing spiritual activities, learn meditation techniques, interact with our Monks, contribute to the care of animals in the barn, and uplift your spirit with daily Kirtans.Prepare to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery through the profound wisdom of Vedic philosophy.

Teacher : Nimai Lila Das

Residential Program in the Spiritual haven of Govardhan Eco Village .The Sanskrit word “chakra” represents the concept that spinning "wheels" of energy which are responsible for a number of functions that connect your body to your energy field .They are the key to physical health, emotional stability, and mental clarity.

The Chakra Healing Retreat is a perfect opportunity to indulge in some self care and promises to transform your life in a holistic way using some powerful body & mind techniques. Break-free the recurring negative patterns in your relationships, work and health by engaging in authentic yogic practicesThis Onsite Course at Govardhan Eco Village provides an understanding of how the Chakras work, where they are located, their meanings, and how each governs our mind, body & emotions.

Each practical session will offer potent tools and exercises for Chakra balance to help you reconnect with your essence, recalibrate and enhance every aspect of your life.

Course Content:

• Introduction to Chakras-Definition, meaning, history & understanding of the energy body.
• Location, Color & Mantras of each chakra.
• Understanding the connection between ill-health and chakra imbalance.
• Self-discovery questions to identify blockages and mis-aligned chakras.
• Co-relation of each chakra with our endocrine system and other organs.
• Chakra balance for emotional regulation and mental health.
• Functions of each chakra in our physiological and psychological body.
• A dedicated yoga sequence & practice for each chakra to help you balance and align.
• Meditations, visualizations and affirmations for each chakra to support in the healing process.
• Create your own chakra journal ! powerful journaling ideas and activities for balancing each chakra
• List of healing crystals and essential oils for chakra balance.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced seeker, this program is designed to help you deepen your practice and find inner peace. You'll leave feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to take on whatever life throws your way. Teacher : Aarti  

Foundation course in Classical Hatha yoga One Week Residential Program at Govardhan Eco Village

Learn to bring health and happiness to oneself through the ancient teachings of asana, pranayama, meditation, yoga nidra, kirtans, selfless service and the study of sacred vedic scriptures.

Experience a spiritual yoga immersion at Govardhan School of Yoga, an authentic yoga ashram at Govardhan Eco Village, on the foothills of the Sahyadri ranges.

This scientifically designed course conducted by our experienced teachers will surely empower one return to their daily lives healthier, happier and transformed.

Residential Program at Govardhan Eco VillageThe Yoga Sutras are 196 sutras compiled by the great sage Patanjali said to form the foundation of the classical yoga philosophy. Divided into 4 padas or chapters, Patanjali presents what is perhaps the most illuminating understanding of the mind, its conditioning, how to systematically detox the mind and observe the real self. This systematically designed course will help yoga students and seekers to internalize some of the esoteric yogic concepts from the sacred texts.

Modules :

• Patanjali’s genius : Introduction to Yoga & Ashtanga summarized
• Demystifying the Mind : Samadhi Pada
• Elements of Practice : Sadhana Pada
• Yoga Extreme : Vibhuti Pada & Kaivalya Pada
• Yoga & Gita

Schedule :
7.30 to 8.30 am- Asana Practice
8.30 to 9.30am- Breakfast
9.30am to 1 pm- Yoga Sutra Class
1 to 4 pm- Lunch, Rest & Go Seva
4 to 5.30 pm- Self Study
5.30- 6.30 pm- Prana Enhancing Techniques
6.30 to 7.30 pm- Aartis & Kirtans in Vrindavan Forest
7.30 pm - Dinner

Holistic approach to eliminate impurities promoting physical and mental health.Residential Program at Govardhan Eco VillageThe shape of our digestive system is seen as a conch (Shankha) which has a long spiral tunnel-like intestine, and prakshalan in Sanskrit is called cleansing. Shankha prakshalan is a yogic cleansing technique of the digestive system including the whole gastrointestinal tract (mouth to the anus).

In contrast to other yogic cleansing techniques where a person drinks enough water and then vomit it out, In Shankha prakshalan drinking lukewarm saline water is followed by a precise series of asanas. This series of asanas particularly called Shankha prakshalan asanas.According to Gheranda Samhita, the practice provides a luminous body by eliminating toxins from the body.

The major purpose of shankha prakshalan is to promote bowel movement naturally without any medication and side effects.

Residential Program at Govardhan Eco VillageYoga Nidra is an ancient science of meditative relaxation that helps one access and reform one’s subconscious mind. The conscious mind is just the surface of the lake of the mind. Our real personality is hidden in the layers of impressions stored in the subconscious. Real change begins by understanding and reforming the subconscious mind.

Yoga Nidra is a powerful experiential practice that helps one bring about this change by the simple formula of Relax-Resolve-Reform. In this course, you will not only practice this guided relaxation technique, but also understand the science behind it to help you properly apply the Relax-Resolve-Reform method. Presented through interactive charts and practical examples, this course is designed for both beginners and seasoned practitioners who would like to teach this technique to others.

Join us for this course conducted by Govardhan School of Yoga and make the inner change happen!