Himalayan Institute

03/06/2026

Last night marked the completetion havan for the 6 month long group practice of Maha Sri Yaga - India. Please enjoy Panditji's heart felt message as we wrap up Maha Sri Yaga India and transition into the next 6 months of Maha Sri Yaga Honesdale.

03/04/2026

Day 153 - Maha Sri Yaga

Happy Holi

03/03/2026

03/01/2026

Day 150 - Maha Sri Yaga

02/27/2026

Day 148 - Maha Sri Yaga

02/21/2026

Day 142 - Maha Sri Yaga
"We are all seeking more healing in life"

Ishan Tigunait from
Assimilation lecture - session 6
Maya Sri Yaga

We are going to Southern India. Join us!!!
South India is a land where spirituality is woven into everyday life — Temples set the rhythm of the day, landscapes invite exploration and reverence, and the sea offers moments of play, and ease. This fourteen-day journey welcomes you into that living tradition, blending pilgrimage, cultural discovery, contemplative practice, and restorative retreat with a spirit of curiosity and adventure.

Beginning in the historic gateway of Chennai and traveling through ancient temple cities, coastal sanctuaries, and verdant southern landscapes, the journey unfolds at an unhurried yet engaging pace, balancing meaningful exploration with time to rest, digest, and delight in unexpected moments. Along the way, guided breath-connected yoga and meditation practices support integration, helping participants meet each experience with a clear mind and open heart.

Thoughtfully chosen accommodations, gentle pacing, and intentional time for rest allow the nervous system to soften, creating space for insight, renewal, and a natural sense of upliftment. This is not a conventional tour, but a spiritual adventure — rooted in joy, devotion, shared discovery, and connection to a deeper subtle awareness.

02/19/2026

Day 140 - Maha Sri Yaga

02/16/2026

We’re honored to welcome Sandra Anderson of to the 2026 Berkshire Yoga Festival faculty 🌿

A senior teacher at the Himalayan Institute, Sandra is revered for her ability to illuminate yogic wisdom in a grounded, contemporary way. She brings decades of experience in yoga, meditation, and philosophy — drawing from deep study in Sanskrit, ta**ra, and the living oral tradition.

As coauthor of Yoga: Mastering the Basics and a frequent contributor to the Institute’s Wisdom Library, Sandra’s teachings offer clarity, depth, and a direct path to personal transformation.

02/16/2026

A living link to the Himalayan Tradition. A teacher of rare depth. ✨

We are deeply honored to welcome Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD to the 2026 faculty lineup. As spiritual head of the and a lifelong student of Sri Swami Rama, Panditji carries forward a timeless lineage with grounded wisdom, clarity, and compassion.

This is a rare opportunity to study with one of the most respected spiritual voices of our time.

02/16/2026

🕉️ A rare opportunity to learn from a true lineage teacher.

We’re honored to welcome of the legendary to the 2026 Berkshire Yoga Festival faculty.

Rooted in the Himalayan Tradition, Ishan’s teaching blends ancient wisdom with modern clarity — inviting students to deepen their personal practice, explore inner transformation, and connect with the timeless essence of yoga.

🌄 Don’t miss your chance to study with one of today’s most respected voices in yoga & meditation.

**rayoga

02/16/2026

We are honored to welcome Pandit Rajmani Tigunait to the 2026 Sedona Yoga Festival faculty. ✨

Spiritual head and chairman of the Himalayan Institute and successor to Swami Rama of the Himalayas, Pandit Tigunait brings more than four decades of global teaching experience grounded in rigorous scholarship and lived lineage.

Ordained into the 5,000-year-old Himalayan tradition in 1976, he holds doctorates in Sanskrit and Oriental studies and is the author of 19 books, including his comprehensive commentaries on the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali. His work bridges classical textual study and direct meditative practice, offering practitioners and teachers rare access to the philosophical depth and disciplined methodology at the heart of yoga.

Sedona Yoga Festival is committed to cross-lineage dialogue and serious study. Learning directly from a scholar-practitioner of this caliber is a meaningful opportunity for anyone dedicated to advancing their understanding of yoga as both philosophy and living practice.

April 23–26, 2026
🏜️ Sedona, AZ

Explore the full faculty lineup and secure your All Access Pass to join us.

02/16/2026

Day 138 - Maha Sri Yaga
Ransom Hare here.... Ransom gives a update to MSY and shares some exciting plans for upcoming practice and travel adventures.