FAQ

How is Shrimath Yoga different from resorts or retreats or hotels?

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. Whatever is said on FAQ & Code of Conduct, is followed to perfection. Though we have been fortunate to have batches after batches of great learners, we do not tolerate indiscipline. Shrimath has the right to evict any student, if found to be intrusive and indecent

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

Is Shrimath Yoga an accredited Yoga School?

Yes. Since inception in 2011, Shrimath is affiliated to Yoga Alliance International (New Delhi, India).The certification is accepted world over for employment, or career upgrade, or as an entry point to start your own Yoga school / studio

What VISA is needed to study at Shrimath Yoga?

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

What tradition of Yoga is practiced at Shrimath?

Predominantly, Satyananda Yoga (Bihar School of Yoga). We share yogasana, pranayama, yoga nidra, mantra meditation, trataka, mudra, bandha, select kriyas like kunjal, jala neti and laghu shankaprakshalana. Do visit TRADITION to know more

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

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

How do I register and plan arrival at Shrimath?

1) Request for the 'registration form.' Fill it and email back to us

2) Our bank details are provided in the 'registration form.' You could effect a direct bank transfer or ask for paypal invoice. In either case, the bank charges or commissions would be borne by you. This can be paid on arrival. For example, paypal charges 4.4% as commission. You could pay this on arrival at Shrimath, in USD or Indian rupees. Once the filled in form and program fee reach us, your admission is confirmed

3) Plan your arrival date one day prior to the course. For example, if your course starts on January 23rd then plan to arrive at Shrimath anytime on the 22nd. This would help us to understand each other as well as the fellow students. This also helps you to rest well and be prepared for the course. Plan your departure any time after 10 am but before 1 pm on the last day of the course.

Which are the scriptural references and texts followed at Shrimath Yoga?

- 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 Abinava Vidya Tirtha, Swami Bharati Tirtha, 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

Does the Yoga processes shared / practiced at Shrimath specific to a religion?

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. Masters are beyond religion, caste, creed, culture and gender.

How to approach the sessions / classes / learning / stay at Shrimath?

- 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

- The only time that you can open out, talk and interact with the fellow students is during the two tea breaks and between 1 to 2 pm. At all other time, you are required to maintain mouna i.e. silence

On Stay / Accommodation

- Sincere seekers / those who wish to understand more about themselves are welcome

- Preference of rooms, single occupancy etc are not encouraged. Each student would get to live in all the rooms during their stay

- Picnic activity is neither allowed nor encouraged

- You are encouraged to spend more time with yourself, in silence i.e. mouna

- No access to Television, Newspaper etc., during the stay

- You would be doing your personal laundry, by hand, and do bring in necessary detergent cake or powder. No washing machines available

- Shrimath would provide necessary tools and cleaning agents to do housekeeping and wash of bedspreads, pillow covers etc, that you would use

- Kindly bring your toiletries (tooth brush, paste, towels, bathing bar, shampoo, detergent, lotions, creams, napkins etc.,) and medicines

- Do get 2 photo copies of your passport and visa. One for our office records and the other to submit to Government authorities.

Phone & Internet Policy

- Unless emergency, usage of mobile phone for calls or texting should be kept at minimum

- Internet is available only for essential purposes like mails (as per agenda) between 1 to 2 pm, every day

- Mobile phones need to be deposited in the Shrimath locker facility. It can be released between 1 to 2 pm , every day. Kindly let your near and dear ones know of this policy, before arrival, and make necessary plans to be in touch with them

- Daily usage of Social Media is discouraged

- In case of emergency, whoever wishes to contact you can call Shrimath @ +91 9739 020102 and we would hand over the call to you

'A few questions that we anticipate and a few questions we were asked at' - the basis of this Frequently Asked Questions.

Do feel free to ask more and we would be glad to include them for the benefit of future students!