Maha Shivratri Bhakti Immersion and Kirtan Mela • Akhanda Yoga

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“Don’t worry. Keep chanting!”

Yogrishi Vishvketu

Maha Shivratri “Being In Love” Bhakti Immersion and Kirtan Mela (Festive Fair) February 2023

Want to explore what it means to authentically “Be in Love” this Valentines Day?
Join us for this first time offering exploring the paths of Bhakti and vibrance of daily kirtan celebration this Maha Shivratri 2023.
This unique 7 day Bhakti Yoga exploration kicks off on 14th February and unfolds through to the mystical energy of Maha Shivratri. You can turn your 7 day exploration into an immersive experience of inner work, festivity and celebration staying at Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram (limited spaces available!). Lead by Kal Prakashini & Shri Vrindavan with amazing local Rishikesh artists joining at Akhanda Yoga Institute!

Your Bhakti Yoga Journey includes:

6 Experiential Bhakti workshops introducing the roots and tools of Bhakti Yoga, co presented by Shri Vrindavan and Kal Prakashini
Evenings of ecstatic Community KIRTAN MELA, sound healing, classical raga and bhajan to share authentic sound healing wellbeing

Make it an immersion? You will also be offered:

Access to two daily Yoga classes led by Himalayan Master Yogrishi Vishvketu and the Akhanda Yoga Team
Daily Guided Meditations and the ancient powerful practice of Agni Hotra
Mahashivratri night festivities, rituals
and local group excursions to enjoy the Rishikesh’s energy in Mahashivratri
3 Ayurvedic farm to table meals and ashram shared room accommodations for those choosing this Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram stay

Your Home Away From Home

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“Mantra is like a vibrational antibiotic”

Yogrishi Vishvketu

Train with expert teachers

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Kal Prakashini

Akhanda Yoga Teacher | Research & Design

A Bhakti Yogi at heart, Prakashini ji (name meaning: that which radiates light) has close to 40 years of exposure to the mantras, rituals, philosophies and techniques of traditional vedic and yogic practices.

Corporate Team Teaching Faculty

Anjani Devi

Akhanda Yoga Teacher & Content Coordinator

Anjani Devi is a playful and devoted bhakti yogini and sound therapist, living in the remote Shetland Islands of Scotland. She strives to bring authenticity and accessibility to the Yoga practices of those within her local community through her naturally loving and supportive way; incorporating the art of soundwork into her offerings wherever possible.

Benefits

Discover the eternal feeling of Being in Love through the force of Devotion

Be supported by the grounding, pranic energy of Himalayas and Ganga Ma

Go within for a cosmic dance with your True Self during the powerful time of Maha Shivratri

Experience first hand the empowering tools of Bhakti Yoga in a supportive community

Discover the eternal feeling of Being in Love through the force of Devotion

Go within for a cosmic dance with your True Self during the powerful time of Maha Shivratri

Be supported by the grounding, pranic energy of Himalayas and Ganga Ma

Experience first hand the empowering tools of Bhakti Yoga in a supportive community

Our Mission

“Our mission is to help people experience oneness and wellbeing by sharing thoughtfully preserved Yoga wisdom and techniques.

We want as many people as possible to experience their true nature and realize that wellbeing and happiness is their birthright.”

Our Mission

“Our mission is to help people experience oneness and wellbeing by sharing thoughtfully preserved Yoga wisdom and techniques.

We want as many people as possible to experience their true nature and realize that wellbeing and happiness is their birthright.”

Testimonials

Good energy place and excellent food

The ashram offered me a good place for my inner discovery. It also showed me a new type of yoga. It was well organized, the staff was super friendly and the environment was in general super welcoming. A bunch of events like cooking classes excurses to a meditaion cave near the Ganga were provided. I had a very good time.

Solo travellerDecember 2022

Ashram Living at its Best

You know who you are… if you’re seWhile the ascetic Ashram experience is not for everyone, those who seek a deeper connection will find this one to be a lovely serene place populated by loving and efficient staff who go beyond their duty to ensure you have what you need. You will find well presented meditation and yoga classes hosted in spacious beautiful rooms. You will find the food delicious and plentiful and you will enjoy participating in ritual and celebration not always included in other ashrams. It is a school yet also caters to those who just want to experience the atmosphere and classes in a less structured way. Guru-Ji himself is a wonderful teacher and has a delightful sense of humour. I truly enjoyed my time time there! Hari OM!

Peshawa G Sept 2022

Amazing Guru and Ashram

I really enjoyed staying at this Ashram. When I went there, I had anxiety, however, with all these beautiful yoga classes and pojas, I got healed. Love that place. I will be back. Rishikesh as a whole is a magnificent place. And you should visit it if you are into Yoga and spirituality.

Hellabelle Spain

Fabulous stay

I am so blessed to have found this amazing Ashram. All the staff are super kind, the food is fresh and nutritious and the rooms are clean. The classes on offer are very good. I feel v grateful to have had good enough weather to do meditation and yoga practice on the roof top as the sun was rising and to feel the fresh air from the Himalayas on my skin. The addition of the daily fire puja ceremony was truly special. When I return to Rishikesh I know where I will want to be ! Thank you everyone, Hari Om 🕉

Nadine Andrea Bern, Switzerland

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Frequently Asked Questions

I have my own place to stay. Can I attend the Bhakti workshops and Kirtan Mela without staying at the Ashram?

Yes you can certainly participate in this program either online or in person without immersing at the Ashram. Workshops and add-on excursion schedules will be made available during the start of your week to allow for you to plan your own me-time and rest time during the allocated personal time.
Meal passes for fresh Ayurvedic, Farm to table meals will also be made available for purchase at the ashram front office should you wish to have the healthy sattvic meals served for ashram residential guests three times a day.

Will I get any continuing education credits participating in this programme?

Yes! Our Introduction to Bhakti Yoga Workshops presented by Kal Prakashini ji provide you with 10 hours continuing education points as required for ongoing maintenance of professional teaching accreditation by Yoga Alliance.

Is this program available for online participation?

Yes! You can join on with our virtual participation forum and enjoy the lessons and materials live with the presenters.

I can't attend some sessions, will recordings be available?

Yes! You can join on with our virtual participation forum and enjoy the lessons and materials live with the presenters. Recordings will be made available to all program participants within 12 hours on your course dashboard with access for 3 months!

Will the workshop programs or kirtan workshops involve learning how to sing?

This program is an introduction to the path of Bhakti Yoga with plenty of opportunities to experience the power of chanting as one of the many powerful techniques for self healing on this path. While there will be many experiential and theoretical sessions, this is a foundational program and will not have sufficient time to learn how to sing comprehensively during it.