Yoga Sadhana Intensive,
Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, India

Deepen your practice | Transform your life | Begin your spiritual journey

Step beyond your limits. The Sadhana Intensive is not just another course – it is a transformative two-week journey that takes your practice, your discipline, and your mind to heights you may not have thought possible. Designed by Swami Vishnudevananda from his own hatha yoga sadhana in the Himalayas, this programme gives you the tools to cultivate energy, stamina, and unshakable self-confidence that lasts long after you leave the Ashram.

Each day demands full immersion: up to eight hours of hatha yoga, prolonged pranayama, and extended self-practice. The rhythm is strict and sattvic, with no outside distractions. You live entirely within the Ashram’s Himalayan setting, supported by scripture study, guidance from experienced teachers, and the strength of community.

The results are profound. Graduates often describe heightened awareness, extraordinary energy, sharper senses, and a clarity of mind that carries into every part of daily life. Old patterns give way to new strength, resilience, humility, and joy. Many return again and again, each time discovering new depths in practice and in themselves.

This course is a rare chance to experience the full force of classical yoga – to train the body and breath so that the mind can become limitless.

For those serious about sadhana, it is not just recommended. It is essential.

Dates & Prices

Curriculum

Asanas
Advanced Pranayama
Mudras, Bandhas and Mantras
Sanskrit Verses
Satsang
Shatkriyas
Spiritual Diary
Likhita Japa

Daily Schedule

“Sadhana is the real wealth. It is the only thing that can give you peace, bliss, immortality. Live in the spirit of Sadhana. Then alone will you become truly rich and happy.” – Swami Sivananda

Each day in the ashram follows a balanced rhythm of spiritual practice, selfless service, study, and rest.
The schedule is designed to harmonize body, mind, and spirit—offering structure and serenity.

Meditation, Chanting & Talk

Students share how their self-practice is going and Acharya offers guidelines for the next practice

This is the time that students take for their own practice, based on the guidance provided by the Acharya

Khichdi is served during the Sadhana Intensive because it is light, sattvic, and easy to digest, helping conserve energy, calm the prāṇa, and reduce distractions for deep practice.

Daily study of the Bhagavad Gita and regular chanting of Sanskrit mantras deepen understanding, focus the mind, and connect students to the roots of the yogic tradition.

Going beyond asana and pranayama students dive into Hatha Yoga Pradipika to prepare the body and energy system.Vivekachudamani prepares the mind and inner attitude.

Students continue their self-practice

Simple wholesome food to facilitate the deep sadhana that students are undergoing

This practice is to cultivate devotion, surrender, and a heart-centred understanding of the ultimate goal of yoga beyond technique.

Silence is observed to support rest, inner reflection, and integration of the day’s practice. Early sleep helps maintain energy and focus throughout the course.

Accommodation

The Ashram offers five simple and functional types of accommodation.

Twinshare Rooms

Our twin-share are simple, functional and spacious. Twin-share rooms have attached bathrooms with hot water. All accommodation areas have shelving and hanging space.

Dormitory

Our dormitory accommodation is separate for men and women and built as double-occupancy cubicles. Shared bathroom facilities are provided with cold water.

Please note:

  • For all accommodation a mosquito net is provided.
  • Couples are not permitted to share twin rooms during the course.

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