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The Academy course was instituted during the early years
of the Ashram, and serves the purpose of instructing students of all ages
who come to the Ashram to be educated in Yoga, Vedanta, philosophy, ethics
and meditation. The various courses are taught by senior Swamis in the
Ashram as well as by visiting professors.
There are generally three courses offered each year (traditionally March-April,
May-June, and August-September) at the Ashram to men who are Indian citizens,
between the ages of 20 and 65. Applicants who are Graduates are preferred,
but more importantly they should have a keen spiritual aspiration and
deep interest in the practice of Yoga and Vedanta. Applicants should also
be fluent in English and be of good health. Over the two-month duration
of the course, the students will have a comprehensive course of study
including class in the History of Indian and Western Philosophy, Philosophy
of the Bhagavad Gita, Patanjali's Yoga System, Asanas, Pranayama, and
Meditation among others. For further information one should contact:
Registrar
Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy
The Divine Life Society
P.O. Shivanandanagar 249-192
Distt. Tehri-Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Himalayas, India
(Enclose on-line registration form….)
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