Retreats & Workshops
Sanskrit & Vijnanabhairava Tantra Class
Learn meditation from Vijnanbhairava Tantra with textual study and philosophy of Kashmir Trika Shaivism
Online classes (Free): Tuesday/ Thursday
Duration: Aug 10, 2024 – Oct 10, 2024
Time: 7:30-8:30 pm IST / 3:00 – 4:00 pm GMT
Beginners Sanskrit Course in English and Hindi medium
Online classes: Monday/ Wednesday
Duration: April 15, 2025 – Oct 30, 2025
Time: 7:30-8:30 pm IST / 3:00 – 4:00 pm GMT
Upcoming Workshop (October 2024)
Vijnanabhairava Tantra Immersion
Place: Rikhiapeeth Ashram (Google Map: Directions)
Duration: Oct 25 – Oct 29, 2024
Retreats & Workshops
Trika Śaiva texts and practices for spiritual growth and intellectual understanding of tantric traditions
Trika philosophy puts emphasis on attainment of two types of knowledges – intellectual and esoteric (Bauddha Jñāna and Pauraṣa Jñāna) for experience of one’s own Śivahood. Read More…
BASIC
Parāprāveśikā: Entrance into Śakti – Three days
INTERMEDIATE
1. Pratyabhijñāhṛdayam: The Heart of Recognition – One week
2.Vijñānabhairava Tantra – Realization of Supreme Consciousness – One week
ADVANCED
Śiva Sūtras: Aphorisms of Siva – One week
Retreats & Workshops
Satyananda Yoga® and the lineage
Yoga sadhanas developed by Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati and the Bihar School of Yoga aim to integrate all levels of human life and experience. Read More…
BASIC
Asanas, Pranayama, Chakra Awareness, Tattva Shuddhi – One week
INTERMEDIATE
Dhayāna and Kriyās – One week
Retreats & Workshops
Classical yoga for complete health and well-being
Classical Yoga has its base in the in the pre-medieval scriptures and texts of Yoga Sūtras, Haṭhayoga Pradīpikā, and Gheranḍasaṃhitā. Read More…
All the courses need immersion and are residential.
Hatha Yoga: One week
1. Body Cleansing
[Śankhaprakṣālana, Neti, Kunjal]
2. Asana
3. Pranayama
4. Pratyahāra:
a) Mantra Chanting
b) Withdrawal of senses with Kāyā Sthairyam and Yoga Nidrā
5. Meditations: Ajapā Japa, Antara Mauna (Inner silence) and Trataka (to fix the gaze)
The workshops are retreats conducted in a quiet place, close to nature.
Testimonials
Member Secretory, IGNCA
Dr. Sachidanand Joshi
“A good human being and an evolved sadhak with a finesse of technique, Alka truly is a master of her craft. Every course, workshop or session is a unique experience in itself, leaving one with a clarity and awareness that lasts. On top of being able to explain various concepts and their utility in depth, her simplicity and calming presence are always a welcome sight that makes you want to stay in the session for a bit longer.”
Ex-Navy Seal, USA
Tom Katana
“Empathic, gentle yet firm and strong, doctor Alka has been my mentor and dear friend since 2008. In all my years of learning some of my major breakthroughs, lessons and epiphanies have been a product of the long speculations and practice sessions we’ve sat through.”
Founder, Travelscope
Mohan Narayan Swami
“Alka has the ability to arrest the room and focus the diverse energies flowing through a funnel that transmute blocks into beautiful waves. Every group that has sat down with her becomes one with the flow, working as one body and one collective while working on individual process- a phenomenon uncommon to group teachings.”