Himalayan Institute

05/07/2026

"It is hard to imagine the valleys of western Tibet. Edged by towering mountains on every side, these lands are home to ranging herds of yak and flocks of sheep as well as to the nomadic families who tend them. Undomesticated animals also share the valley terrain. Antelope, goats, a burly marmot (obsessed with digging holes), and tiny rodents scurrying from place to place appear abruptly and as suddenly
disappear. Crows and other birds have a presence There as well, and there are fish in the near-icy streams that cross the valley floors......

Present yet not present. Unseen yet remembered. Above yet below. The yogic ideal of nonattachment revealed itself at Dolma La as an experience of love-in-separation. Looking out from this high pass made one aware of the inevitable separateness of one person from another. And the exertion required to reach the pass only amplified the feeling
of remoteness. But a deeper lesson seemed also to emerge. It was that love conquers separation without disturbing it. In love, the natural
separations of life are transcended by a union of spirit, and the dancing flags, their blessings blowing out into the wind, gave colorful form to that truth. "
~Rolf Sovik.

05/06/2026

Great experience at the PMVB Tourism Summit at Kalahari!

05/05/2026

Several key institutions helped bring yoga from India to the United States. The Vedanta Society, founded by Swami Vivekananda, helped pave the way for Eastern wisdom in the West. Self-Realization Fellowship, founded by Paramahansa Yogananda, introduced Kriya Yoga to countless seekers. Integral Yoga Institute, founded by Swami Satchidananda, made a broad cultural impact through its teachings on yoga and holistic living. Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers, established by Swami Vishnudevananda, helped spread the classical teachings of yoga throughout the West.

And then came Himalayan Institute, founded by Swami Rama in the 1970s. Today, the Himalayan Institute continues to thrive as a leading authority in yogic wisdom, meditation, and philosophy—preserving and sharing the depth of the Himalayan Tradition for modern practitioners around the world.

Did you know? We offer hundreds of hours of classes featuring Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD, Ishan Tigunait, Sandy Anderson, and many other highly qualified teachers of the tradition. These teachings are readily available online—and many of them are free! Just DM us with any questions on how to connect.

05/04/2026

Before the mountains. Before the ocean. Before the first breath.

There was Hiranyagarbha — the golden womb of creation, holding all that would ever be.

Prajapati Sukta is the Vedic hymn that draws us back to this origin and introduces us to Prajapati, the progenitor. This July, join Pandit Rajmani Tigunait for an in-depth study of these ten profound mantras and their power to restore our connection with the Creator and her Creation.

📅 July 14–25 | Online with Lifetime Access
👉 https://himalayaninstitute.org/online/courses/prajapati-sukta/

04/30/2026

At the heart of the Vedic tradition lies Prajapati Sukta—a sacred cluster of mantras that awaken the forces of creation, stability, and inner balance.
Guided by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait PhD, this study is more than learning—it is a return to the source of wisdom within.

04/30/2026

Prajapati Sukta carries the shakti of creation itself—guiding us back to balance, clarity, and purpose.
Study with Pandit Rajmani Tigunait PhD and experience the living power of mantra.


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04/23/2026

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04/23/2026

The Sri Sukta is a collection of 16 mantras dedicated to the Divine Mother—used for thousands of years as a way to cultivate inner prosperity, clarity, and alignment.

In this on-demand course, you’ll be guided step by step through:
– the meaning and context of each mantra
– proper Sanskrit pronunciation
– the deeper principles of mantra and ta***ic practice
– and how to begin integrating Sri Sukta into your own daily practice

Rather than approaching mantra as theory, this course creates a structured and experiential way to engage with it—so the practice becomes something lived, not just understood.

Each week, you’ll receive several hours of guided sessions, along with audio recordings and supporting materials to help you learn, repeat, and internalize the mantras at your own pace.

Completion of this course also prepares you for the Sri Sukta Sadhana Stage 1—an 80-day formal practice for those who feel called to go deeper.

The program begins today, and you can start as soon as you join.

If you’ve been looking for a way to deepen your practice through mantra in a clear and supported way, this is a place to begin.

04/22/2026

Rooted in tradition and guided with clarity, classes with Shari Friedrichsen offer a steady, approachable entry into the depth of hatha yoga. Through breath-centered movement, alignment, and thoughtful pacing, each session builds awareness from the inside out.
Whether you’re refining your foundation or returning to the basics with fresh perspective, these classes create space for strength, stability, and subtle inner connection to develop naturally.
✨ New classes with Shari are coming soon to HI Online — including practices focused on breath integration, foundational postures, and building a sustainable home practice.
Stay tuned — and step onto the mat with intention.
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04/15/2026

Our beloved Sri Sukta Course begins April 23.

This course weaves together on-demand lessons with weekly live sessions, creating space for both flexibly study and meaningful connection.

You’ll learn proper pronunciation and how to practice Sri Sukta—but more fundamentally, you’ll be introduced to the living reality of resplendent abundance that flows through these sacred mantras.

💠 Lifetime access to all course materials
💠 On-demand lessons in focused 10–20 minute chapters
💠 Four live sessions for questions, reflection, and conversation
💠 An invitation into a truly transformative practice

This Sri Sukta Course can be bundled with the accompanying Sri Sukta Sadhana Stage 1 formal practice that begins in June. Completion of the Sri Sukta Course

04/13/2026

The most radical possibility right now? Trust.

Panditji explains what Maha Sri Yaga makes possible — for you, for community, for the world.

04/13/2026

Maha Sri Yaga | July 13–27, Honesdale

Join us at the Himalayan Institute for a rare and powerful 14-day practice immersion with Pandit Rajmani Tigunait.

Through Sri Sukta recitation, sacred fire ceremonies, and meditation, Maha Sri Yaga becomes a living field of practice—deeply personal, profoundly collective.

Come to deepen your sadhana, reconnect with what is sacred, and contribute to a shared force of healing.

🔗 Learn more: https://himalayaninstitute.org/event/maha-sri-yaga-honesdale-jul-2026/