Question 1

Who can join this course?

Accepted Answer

Shrimath Yoga is a school. We offer an experience that is a blend of 'ashram learning, home food and retreat living.' The place is consciously designed to serve only small groups of students, up to 10 .Shrimath Yoga is not a place for picnic, vacation, holiday etc., It is a place devoted to the study of Yoga processes and principles, devoid of religious denominations. All things mentioned on the FAQs are followed to perfection. We have been fortunate to have batches after batches of great learners, and do not tolerate indiscipline of any sort. Shrimath has the right to evict any student, if found to be intrusive and indecent

Question 2

How do I register for a workshop or course at Shrimath ?

Accepted Answer

Fill the registration form added in the respective course page and complete the payment.
Kindly note that bank charges or paypal commission amount deducted by PayPal can be paid by you on arrival
Once the filled in form and program fee reach us, your admission is confirmed
Shrimath registers details of each and every non-Indian student with the Government of India's FRRO (Immigration Department) and the local police station at Nelamangala. This is mutually beneficial to students as well as Shrimath. Do get 2 photo copies of your passport and visa. One for our office records and the other to submit to Government authorities

Question 3

How to plan your arrival and departure To & From Shrimath ?

Accepted Answer

Plan to arrive one day prior to the course start date, latest by 12 noon. This would help us to start the course / workshop in time. Also helps to know fellow students and above all relieve you of jet lag. On a practical note, the Kitchen would know your spice levels!!
Plan to depart by 12 noon / post lunch on the last day of the course

Question 4

What Tradition of Yoga is being practiced ay Shrimath Yoga ?

Accepted Answer

Classical Hatha Yoga as taught in 'Satyananda Yoga' (Bihar School of Yoga). Students learn Yogasana, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, Mantra Meditation, Trataka, Mudra, Bandha, select Kriyas like Kunjal, Jala Neti and Laghu Shankaprakshalana along with sessions on Yoga philosophy

Question 5

Do I need prior exposure to Yoga before enrolling for a course?

Accepted Answer

Interest to learn and sustain the practice is important. All our courses start from the basics and build to the level that suits you

Question 6

How is Shrimath Yoga Different from Resorts, Retreats and Hotels?

Accepted Answer

Shrimath Yoga is a school. We offer an experience that is a blend of 'ashram learning, home food and retreat living.' The place is consciously designed to serve only small groups of students, up to 10.
Shrimath Yoga is not a place for picnic, vacation, holiday etc., It is a place devoted to the study of Yoga processes and principles, devoid of religious denominations.

All things mentioned on the FAQs are followed to perfection. We have been fortunate to have batches after batches of great learners, and do not tolerate indiscipline of any sort. Shrimath has the right to evict any student, if found to be intrusive and indecent.

Question 7

Is Shrimath Yoga an accredited yoga school?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Since inception in 2011, Shrimath is affiliated to Yoga Alliance International & World Yoga Federation. Shrimath is one of the 50 ASSOCIATE CENTERS approved by Indian Yoga association (supported by Government of India), to offer Foundation, Certificate and
Advance Certificate courses in Yoga. These are accepted world over for employment or career upgrade

Question 8

Session/ Classes / Learning & Stay at Shrimath

Accepted Answer

The medium of communication would be English. So a working knowledge of English is necessary
All Sanskrit terms would be explained lucidly in English and you are encouraged to ask for repetition, till you understand
If there is any doubt, then interact directly with the teacher. Unless asked by the teacher, resist the temptation to clear doubts of fellow students during the class or outside the class
Interactions with the fellow students can be done (a) during the two tea breaks, (b) between 1 to 2 pm and (c) between 7:30 to 8:00 pm. At all other time, you are required to maintain mouna i.e. silence
There is no permission to provide reiki, pranic healing or lessons / healing of any other nature or try to teach something to fellow students. Keep reminding that you are here to study Yoga as a system and play the role of a sincere student!

Question 9

What type of visa is required to study at Shrimath Yoga?

Accepted Answer

A TOURIST visa and now there is a possibility to choose YOGA TRAINING option as well

Question 10

Which are the scriptural references/texts followed at Shrimath?

Accepted Answer

Sri's inputs on Bhagavad Gita, Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Lalita Sahasranama
Works of Swami Chandrashekara Bharati, Swami Abhinava Vidya tirtha, Swami Bharathi Tirtha, Ramana Maharishi, Swami
Chandrashekarendra Saraswati, Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Swami Shankarananda Saraswati of Arsha Vidya Coimbatore; Swami
Sivananda & Swami Krishnananda of Divine Life Society; Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Swami Niranjan & Swami Satsangi of Bihar
School of Yoga
Works of David Frawley, Robert E Svoboda and George Feuerstein
Gheranda Samhita, Siva Samhita and Yoga Yajnavalkya

Question 11

What are the fee  Exclusions ?

Accepted Answer

Airport transfer: INR 1700 one way
Certification Fee
Yoga Alliance International + World Yoga Federation: INR 3000 (Yoga Nidra), INR 5000 (Yoga)
Indian Yoga Association: INR 1250 & USD 10 onward
Spiritual trip: between INR 2000 to 4000

Question 12

About the Certification ?

Accepted Answer

The students would be continuously evaluated through written test and demo sessions as participation does not assure certification.

For Yoga Teacher Training, Participants can receive certifications from Yoga Alliance of India, Indian Yoga Association and Foundation for Indic Wisdom certificates.

Question 13

Are the Yoga processes practiced at Shrimath specific to a religion?

Accepted Answer

Yoga belongs to mankind. It happens to be discovered and nurtured in this part of the globe. Yoga, essentially, is each individual’s personal journey towards (S)self-discovery. To understand that each soul is potentially divine, scriptural references and words of realized Masters are quoted.

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