Shankar Prasad Foundation

Shankar Prasad Foundation Hari Om ✨🙏Welcome to SHANKAR PRASAD FOUNDATION near Gokarna, to experience & learn yoga nidra or meditation. Volunteers and donations are welcome ❤️

Shankar Prasad Foundation was set up to create a Yogic Culture with Ashram Lifestyle & Spiritual Community from this beautiful heritage house on 2 ½ acres of coconut grove and rice paddy field and to preserve the heritage of the local area as well as to ‘give back’ to the local people, for our own spiritual growth, thru seva (voluntary work to help others). You can come for weekend retreats to lea

rn Yoga Meditation and bring your family so that they can enjoy being close to nature (organic farming/gardening) and to the elements of nature: sun, sea, sky, earth and space (your own and quiet). While you attend, say a Yoga Meditation Course, your kids can play and your partner can read and relax and they can visit the local temple town, an ancient Shiva Pilgrimage heritage town, join in the festivities. Enjoy swimming in the ocean, surfing, explore the natural unspoilt beaches at and near Om Beach and nearby trekking, cycling, boating and exploring the local environment and culture, do or learn pottery and/or painting with local artisans, so many interesting things to do here. We practice sustainable living (learn how to live simply), agriculture (organic and eco friendly) and housing. No poisons or artificial fertilizers. We aim for 100% self generated power. eg, solar, wind, cow dung(gobur), Bengal boiler water heating, solar lights and chargers. You can come and stay at Shankar Prasad for your own Sadhana or you can come to learn Yoga & Meditation from the tradition of Satyananda Bihar Yoga from Swami Yogaratna Saraswati
Dashnami Sanyasi - 37 years of teaching experience &
Lineage: www.biharyoga.net/www.yogavision.net/www.rikhiapeeth.net

You can come and stay for short or long term retreats, simply as a stay, a student or a volunteer, or a guest or even to take a break from city life to reconnect with nature and your self. We have Hi-Speed internet to work from Ashram. While attending Retreats on Yoga Meditation or your own Sadhana retreat, you may like to consult with Ayurveda experts regarding your Prakruti (Ayurveda constitution), Dinacharya (daily routine suitable for your constitution), diet and yoga meditation Sadhana (yoga meditation and spiritual practices) for your doshas (characteristics). See calendar for Special Ayurveda Programs. Ayurvedic massages, treatments and medication can be arranged.You may also like to consult with expert astrologists from the Western tradition or the Indian tradition (jyotish) for basic charts and questions. You can enjoy seva/karma yoga, by working to help develop and run Shankar Prasad, as we do almost everything ourselves from gardening/agriculture to cooking, cleaning, administration and teaching and/or by serving in our various compassionate projects

--to establish, maintain and run studentships, scholarships and render other kind of disinterested philanthropic aid to students, including supply of books, medicines, food and clothes, stipends, medals and other incentives to study, without any distinction as to caste, color, race, creed or s*x;
--to undertake cleaning and fostering and reforestation of the local environment
--Animal Care Center (Dogs and Cats)
--to do social and charitable work for the upliftment of women, children and the needy in the local area;
--to establish, develop, maintain and grant aid in cash or in kind to hospitals, medical schools, nursing institutions, dispensaries, maternity homes, child welfare centers and/or such other similar charitable institutions for the benefit and use of the general public;
--to promote and propagate self sustaining and organic agriculture, eco-friendly environmental methods, systems and products and recycling;
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We would be very happy to accept donations for the above mentioned good works. Cheques may be made out to ‘Shankar Prasad Foundation’
bank transfers to Shankar Prasad Foundation, State Bank of India,
Tadri-Gokarna, Branch code 08291, IFSC SBIN0008291,
MICR 581002008, SWIFT SBININBB264,
Current Account number : 31648835456
We will soon have tax exemption under 80 G. Please enquire. Spiritual Practices for a Divine Purpose

Shankar Prasad Foundation is Public Charitable Trust (Regd No. I-V/201/2010’11) and has Income Tax Registration Certificate No.DIT (E) BLR/12/A A/S-2295/ AAJTS9640R/ITO(E)-3/Vol 2011-2012
Dated 25/10/2011

We are looking for a kind and dedicated person to help care for rescued kittens at Shankar Prasad Foundation in beautifu...
19/04/2026

We are looking for a kind and dedicated person to help care for rescued kittens at Shankar Prasad Foundation in beautiful Gokarna.

Spend your days surrounded by playful kittens, organic farm, and the peaceful energy of a yoga school, while making a real difference in their lives.

What we’re looking for:
• Feeding the youngest kittens (4–6 weeks) at least 5 times a day, every 6 hours or more often if needed
• Giving medicine and helping track vaccinations
• Daily cuddles, playtime, and socializing
• Cleaning litter boxes/cages and maintaining hygiene
• Being emotionally prepared for the reality that some vulnerable kittens may be sick or may not survive

This role is for someone caring, responsible, and truly committed to animal welfare. In return, you’ll experience meaningful days, loving company, and a special stay in a unique place.

If this feels like your calling, please DM us with a little about yourself. 🐾✨

Registration for 2026 course is now open! DM us for details 🙏✨The training follows a hybrid model, seamlessly integratin...
18/04/2026

Registration for 2026 course is now open! DM us for details 🙏✨

The training follows a hybrid model, seamlessly integrating theoretical and practical learning through online sessions and an in-person residency:

1. Two-Week Online Intensive: Yoga Nidra as a Therapeutic Tool Live Zoom sessions and recorded content covering fundamental principles and theoretical depth. This phase includes ongoing personal practice and mentoring with Swamiji.
June 2026

2. Online Preparatory Week: Transitioning to Direct Experience A dedicated week of live Zoom learning and home assignments to prepare for the journey to India and the start of direct clinical application.
October 2026

3. Two-Week Ashram Residency A transformative residency at the Shankar Prasad Ashram in Gokarna—the pinnacle of the journey.
February 2027

4. Personal Mentoring & Practicum (Throughout the Program) Guided teaching practice to build full confidence, featuring individual feedback from Swami Yogaratna on script construction, vocal quality, word choice, and presence.

12/04/2026

Always ask yourself🙏❤️
These are the basic questions in yoga nidra but also can be used in your daily life 😌🪷

📍 Swamiji during the yoga nidra session at

09/04/2026
Holiday Camp is coming soon - April 13-25, in Gokarna.Donations and volunteers are welcome 🤗 Let’s make kids happy 🧑‍🧑‍🧒...
04/04/2026

Holiday Camp is coming soon - April 13-25, in Gokarna.
Donations and volunteers are welcome 🤗
Let’s make kids happy 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

Donations and volunteers are welcomed ❤️🙏
31/03/2026

Donations and volunteers are welcomed ❤️🙏

Join a sunset meditation every week with Swami Yogaratna 🌅
29/03/2026

Join a sunset meditation every week with Swami Yogaratna 🌅

Volunteer in India | Gokarna Kids Summer Camp This April, we are inviting volunteers to join a summer camp for local chi...
20/03/2026

Volunteer in India | Gokarna Kids Summer Camp

This April, we are inviting volunteers to join a summer camp for local children in Gokarna.

📅 Dates: 13–25 April 2025
📍 Location: Ashram in Gokarna

This camp is created to bring joy, creativity, and inspiration to children aged 5–17. We are welcoming volunteers who would like to share their skills, energy, and time with the kids.
You can contribute in many ways: art, music, yoga, dance, English, games, mindfulness, or any talent you feel inspired to share.
No formal teaching experience is required, just openness and a genuine wish to connect.

✨ What we offer:
• Accommodation at the ashram
• Daily meals
• Supportive and heart-centered community
• A meaningful and joyful experience

You are welcome to join for the full duration or a few days.
If you wish, you can also come earlier to help with preparations.
This is a beautiful opportunity to give, grow, and experience simple, conscious living.

📩 Send us a message to WhatsApp: +91 80953 29129

Life in ashram recently, with all the beautiful people, animals, colors, sounds and vibes 💫Come visit us anytime, even j...
19/03/2026

Life in ashram recently, with all the beautiful people, animals, colors, sounds and vibes 💫Come visit us anytime, even just for a tea❤️

Last-minute decision, but we’re excited to share this! A few students from the ashram encouraged us to run this course —...
18/03/2026

Last-minute decision, but we’re excited to share this! A few students from the ashram encouraged us to run this course — so here we are.
If it resonates with you, feel free to join us 🙂

Address

Bankikodla Post, Hanehalli Village, Kumta Taluk, Karwar District
Gokarna
581319

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