the Vicharana is coming to Italy!

Fonte Avellana, Italy - June 2017

a 10-day silent meditation retreat

Early birds discount - register today and save a $100

Vicharana in Italy
Jun 5-16, 2017

The Vicharana will take place in Fonte Avellana with its breath taking natural beauty and far from inhabited centres.
This immersion retreat will focus on the deep practice of Vedantic meditation, yoga, pranayama and the study of Vedantic philosophy.
Vedantic meditation is a form of rigorous inquiry that is universal in nature and appropriate for sincere practitioners of any discipline.

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the ultimate himalayan experience

Uttarkashi, India - October 2017

an intensive sadhana retreat followed by a journey of a lifetime

Vicharana (retreat)
October 2-12, 2017

This immersion retreat will focus on the deep practice of Vedantic meditation, yoga, pranayama and the study of Vedantic philosophy.
Vedantic meditation is a form of rigorous inquiry that is universal in nature and appropriate for sincere practitioners of any discipline.

Yatra (pilgrimage)
October 13-26, 2017

A unique group of spiritually minded people is getting ready to explore the hidden aspects of amazing India. In this journey we will meet real Yogis, visit special places off the beaten track and spend time with the Himalayan people.
The Yatra is a combination of hiking, learning, touring, yoga, meditation and spiritual quest.

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Jahnavi Mala
Empowering Himalayan Women

Heart Pilgrim is involved in a new non-profit project that provides income to poor Himalayan women and education for their children. It is a pure expression of love and respect for these Himalayan village women. Heart Pilgrim is joining hands in this effort with a non-profit organization called Kashika, and with a great online jewelry store called Jewlr. Read more.

More by Heart Pilgrim

View upcoming events with Swami Kashi
Browse our beautiful photo gallery
Listen to free lectures by Swami Kashi on YouTube.

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Gratitude

The inspiration and credit for this website goes to three people who have inspired the lives of millions all over the world.

First and foremost is Swami Sivananda (right photo) who is one of the greatest contemporary Yogis and is the Guru of the other two. Swami Chaitanyananda (left photo, left), a Himalayan Master of Jnana Yoga and Swami Vishnu Devananda (left photo, right), the founder of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers International. ​
We prostrate before their lotus feet...

Swami Chaitanyananda, Swami Vishnu Devananda and Swami Sivananda

15% of profits from the Yatra (Pilgrimage) are donated to Adi Shankara Brahmavidya Peeth, an organization dedicated to the teachings of Adi Shankaracharya.

​* Heart Pilgrim is not a non-profit organization.