Sadhana and Philosophy Intensive
Experience the Wondrous Journey of Spiritual Devotion and Inquiry

When was the last time you devoted an entire week to your spiritual practices and to delving into Baba’s life and teachings? When did you have time to discuss intricate aspects of Tantra philosophy, or deepen your understanding of neo-humanism, or bio-psychology? And when did you last have the opportunity to grow in the spiritual community and satsaunga of a group of fellow devotees?

Come join us at the Prama Institute where the fine line between teachers and students will merge in a joyous journey of common, spiritual discovery. Enjoy uninterrupted meditations, transformational discussions on ideology, devotional stories around campfires, silent hikes through the hills, refreshing swims in mountain streams, and even a little sightseeing around the colorful and historical city of Asheville. And maybe best of all, you don’t have to take on kitchen duties or mop the floors—we’ll serve you gourmet, sentient food and keep the place clean!

Workshop Highlights

Spiritual Practice and Sentient Health
with Ac. Jyotirishananda Avt.

Dada Jyotisrishanandaji had the great fortune of learning many yogic health secrets directly from Baba. In this path-breaking workshop you will be introduced to many of the unique health secrets of yoga, ayurveda and naturopathy and how they relate to our 16 points and sadhana practices. 

Tantra for Contemporary Living
with Ac. Pranakrsnananda Avt.

Dada Pranakrsnanandaji is one of the most senior Western acaryas of Ananda Marga and well known for his insightful and humorous lectures. Dadaji has a great ability to present Baba’s philosophy in a fresh, entertaining and personal manner. He will present two workshops seeking to answer two fundamental questions: How to live an enlightened life informed by Baba’s Tantric philosophy? How to cultivate spiritual awakening from within without a feeling of dependency on external sources for motivation and inspiration? For more information about Dadaji: www.dadaprana.com

The Inner Spirit of Bhakti and Karma Yoga
With Ac. Ananda Usa Avtk. 

Didiji Ananda Usa is one of the most senior Western Didis and has worked in several sectors creating numerous projects and inspired thousands of people on the spiritual path. She is well known for her insightful and humorous stories, often about her own personal experiences with Baba. In this workshop, Didiji will share her inspirational insights into why spiritual practice and devotion are key ingredients in being a social activist, doing effective service without burning out or being attached to the results.

The Specialty of Ananda Marga Practices: A Comparative Study of Popular Contemporary Yoga Practices
with Kaoverii

By distilling the most potent aspects of hatha yoga, raja yoga and tantra and fusing them with his own intuitional practices, Shrii Shrii Anandamurti created a complete system of personal and social transformation. In this experiential workshop, Kaoverii will offer a comparative study of Ananda Marga vis a vis other yoga systems that are currently popular in the west and highlight the unique aspects of AM yoga.

Tantric History and its Relevance to Our Sadhana Practices
with Ramesh

Ramesh has spent many years researching Tantric history and uncovered how the latest genetic discoveries agree with Baba’s view on the Dravidian origin of Tantric and Yogic culture.  In this workshop you will learn the main features of  Tantra Yoga according to Ananda Marga, how Baba’s teachings have refined the teachings of Shiva, Krsna and other great Tantric gurus throughout history, and how these teachings are incorporated in our daily sadhana practices. 

Living with Immortality: Exploring best practices for exhausting our sam’skaras
with Hiranmaya

In spirituality, we understand that our reality is created by our thoughts and actions. Yet we also know we are carrying around the baggage of our past, not always knowing what to do with it. Baba’s philosophy helps us understand the process we are involved in. And on a personal level, each of us has developed ways of working through our sam’skaras. Through discussions and sharing, this workshop will help us delve into the implication and application of our philosophy, compare notes, and gather best practices for navigating our immortality through the sea of action.

Biopsychology for Individualized Yoga Therapy and Cooperation
With Ac. Vishvamitra

As a psychologist and family acarya, Vishvamitra has applied Baba’s cakra yoga psychology for personal growth and social transformation with many individuals and workshop participants worldwide.  The first workshop will review with participants the science of biopsychology, and its application to an individualized program of yoga therapy.  The second workshop will be devoted to the biopsychology of cooperation, integrating our practices with recent hormonal and relational brain research to foster a sense of community among participants.