Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram (SRSG), Rishikesh
The Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama (SRSG) in Rishikesh is the best place for meditation in India. When I traveled all over India and asked other people, they all said SRSG is the best too.
Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama (SRSG) Rishikesh:
- Founded by: Swami Veda Bharati
- Focus: Himalayan Yoga Tradition, Meditation
- Programs: Meditation, Yoga, Spiritual Retreats
- Accommodations: Comfortable cottages with modern amenities
- Facilities: Meditation hall, library, dining hall, lecture rooms
- Atmosphere: Serene and peaceful for spiritual growth and practice
Meditation in the Himalayan Tradition
I watched Swami Rama’s talks on Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and felt a strong connection with him. He had so much wisdom and spoke with conviction. I watched all his lectures and read some of his books, like “Living with the Himalayan Masters.” I wanted to experience his teachings directly, so I decided to visit SRSG, which was founded by Swami Veda Bharati, one of Swami Rama’s main students.
May of our clints also recommended the Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram. They say, “Swami Veda is one of the greatest yogis of modern times.”
- SRSG is all about meditation in the Himalayan Tradition. Every activity, teaching, and practice is aimed at meditation. I stayed there for three weeks and loved it so much that I planned to return.
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The Ashram ( Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram )
Outside the ashram, the area is not so nice, but inside, it feels like a resort with grass, trees, and flowers everywhere. The ashram is very green and feels peaceful. The accommodations are very comfortable, with 36 brick cottages that have kitchens, living rooms, air conditioners, fans, and hot water.
The air outside can be dusty and smoky, but that’s the same all over Rishikesh. When it rains, the air clears, and you can see the mountains and stars.
Facilities at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram
The main building has several offices, a big Meditation Hall for meditations, physical practices, and lectures. There’s a bookstore that sells books by Swami Rama and Swami Veda, as well as other spiritual books. There’s also an audio-visual room with video recordings of their lectures.
There’s a small library for gurukulam students, but guests can borrow books from the reception. The Knowledge Center is a small hall used for lectures, guided meditations, and yoga classes. The dining hall and gurukulam building are nearby.
Courses and Programs at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram
Visitors can join spiritual retreats or guest programs, including lectures, video sessions, and physical practices like joints and glands exercises (Pawanmuktasana Series) and hatha yoga. These activities are done mindfully, with awareness of breath and movement.
The morning practice focuses on joints and glands exercises, and the afternoon class on gentle asanas. The guest program is not intense, so you need to discipline yourself to make the most of it.
Ashram daily schedule: Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram
This is the basic schedule for all programs at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram
- 4:15 Bell Ring
- 05:00 to 05:15 Morning Prayers
- 05:15 to 07:00 Joints & Glands Exercises/Hatha Yoga
- 07:00 to 07:30 Pranayama (breathing practices)
- 07:30 to 08:30 Meditation
- 08:30 to 09:30 Breakfast
- 10:30 Gurukulam Student Classes and Guest Program
- 12:30 to 13:00 Pranayama (Breathing practices)
- 13:00 to 14:00 Lunch
- 14:00 to 14:30 Digestive Breathing
- 14:30 to 16:15 Free
- 16:15 to 17:30 Hatha Yoga Class
- 17:30 to 18:00 Guided Relaxation
- 18:00 to 19:00 Meditation
- 19:00 to 20:00 Dinner
- 20:00 to 21:00 Guest lecture, Satsanga or special program
- 21:00 Prayers
Silent Retreats at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram
For those who have learned the basics and have their own practice, there are silent retreats for 3, 7, or 40 days, or even three months, to focus fully on their practice.
The Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama Ashram is a special place where you can learn and practice meditation deeply.
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