_{welcOMe to your inner-Ashram}

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for more detailed information about the Yatra to SwAr Ashram, see : FAQs : as well as : VISIT US : (linked above) to learn about Yoga at SwAr Ashram see innerEvolution

_{नर्मदे हर   NARMADE HAR!}

INDIA IS A VAST, MULTI-LAYERED INTER-DIMENSIONAL LIBRARY…. _{Its ancient culture holds intelligence across the dimensions, even as shrouded in modern physical adaptations. Swami Anantram has left in our care, nearly 700 Advaitic, Yoga Vedantic, Theosophic & Interfaith Texts.  Yet, one need not search any rare books to access the living Traditions, a good teacher embodies the contents of a living Library.}

THE SEEDS OF THIS IMMENSE INTELLIGENCE _{of ancient teachings, technologies & therapies are cultivated here at SwAr Ashram, as the living tradition of Advaita Vedantic Yoga.  You can certainly read many books. But this is not an ancient theory about how people used to live. Genuine, Authentic Esoteric Yoga is more relevant today than ever, however unknown amid the marketing frenzy of mis-leading ideas catagorically called yoga in the West.}

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At SwAr Ashram_{, our Amma Niradhara lives the quiet, humble lifestyle of a Yogini. She works to hold a sacred space & honor an ancient pace amid the state of uncertain flux which is developing rural India. She encourages you to take the Teachings into the modern, traumatized, dis-eased, stressed & confused world to wage peace as well. In a cruel and selfish society, radical acts of defiant kindness are the new reLoveution.}

_{Sensitive empathic people may feel social isolation is a blessing to stay home and read a book. We at SwAr Ashram LOVE books. At the end of reading, as the great Sage Patanjali has instructed, ‘close the book’.  Join with Life. Be in Yog. Cultural mis-appropriation, the colonization of Yoga, runs commonly outside of India because appreciation (and due respect) for its contextual culture is missing.}

_{Niradhara Amma invites you to read this Living Library across the pages of faces that reside in the sea of Yoga’s geographical context. 1.3 billion Indian pairs of Indian eyes, Human interpretations of Divinity that live hand in hand across the subcontinent. 33,000 crore sects of Hindus spring from the 6 source schools Sanatana Dharma. Hindu-s welcome all other religions as there are no ‘others’. We are one tribe on this Jumbdveep. At SwAr Ashram, Scientific, Metaphysical, Relativistic, Advaitic Yoga Vedanta unites the 6 Shatdarshanas (schools of thought) which Swami Anantram gave us perspective through his Lens & our Amma Niradhara brings her own unique Global Village vibe to this ancient village she calls hOMe.}

YOGA is an Integral part of Hindu Life but living as a Hindu is not necessary to practice Yoga. _{In fact, to be in Yog means to be united with All That Is. There are also Jain, Sikh, 2 sects of Buddhists & over 700 Adivasi Tribes springing out of Sanatana Dharmic source & 7 sects of Islam plus a small percentage of Christian converts all sharing the blessings of Mother India. An Ashram is from Hindu tradition, however, by Sanatana Dharma, at the root is Inter-connectedness of Faiths, SwAr Ashram embraces all and is managed by an Interfaith NGO, Narmada Interfaith.}

OUR MICRO-ASHRAM, _{is rooted in a distant remote region known as the Nimar Valley in Mahdya Pradesh.   We are located in an ancient Fort, built by the beloved Queen Ahilya-bai, India’s only Matriarch, nearly 300 years ago at the same time that she built the Kashi Vishvanath Mandir, just steps away on the same Ghat. The premises was originally known as Ganapathy Dharmsala, as it is perched on the Eastern-most side of the Narmada Ghat. Since the River is flowing East to West, it is the first structure to greet the Narmada flow to our Fort Ghat, welcoming the River passing by us as Ganapathy officially opens the path for any activity or movement.}

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_{BELOW slide gallery #1: the grounds & facilities of SwAr Ashram Campus, a nearly 300 year old Fort Structure which exists partly in ruins. Restoration of this Heritage property is Amma’s dearest wish, pending funding and proper permissions.  It is her home as a Sannyasini more than 12 years, where she continues to live the simple life, serve the local community and share the Yogic Teachings after Swamiji’s Mahasamadhi.}

SwAr Ashram _{is managed by NIWS, rooted in Interfaith, Inter-Spiritual ideals, a modern word for Advaita (non-dualism / all are One).  Here we promote peace between religions, cultures & economies through charitable initiatives in education centered on Education in Yoga, as well as traditional Arts, Computers & English, with emphasis on Girl’s & Women’s Upliftment Advocacy.  See the slide show below & our GALLERY PAGE .}

_{The initiation SwAr Ashram opening to teach the West (as Narmada flows from East to West), sprang from the Guru-Shishya Parampara of Swami Anantram Guruji and Swamini Niradhara Amma.  SwAr is an acronym for his name – Sw (swami) Anant ram – a humble Siddha, never seeking fame or name.  He lived very simply for the final 28 years of his life in this ancient primitive partial ruins. Amma is continuing his legacy as the Managing Director of NIWS and Spiritual Mother of SwAr Ashram.}

_{when you VISIT Swar Ashram for support with your own sadhana WHEN YOU ARE IN INDIA, you also support local girl’s access to yoga & to continuing their education : contact AMMA.}

for more detailed information about the Yatra to SwAr Ashram, see : FAQs : as well as : VISIT US : (linked below) to learn about Yoga at SwAr Ashram see innerEvolution

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_{below slide gallery #2: NIWS initiatives at SwAr Ashram. See our Gallery Page & the NGO Pages linked in the above paragraphs. This is the year-round work that is the heart of SwAr Ashram’s daily life between annual short seasons of visiting Yoga Students.}

We have a significant appeal, being nested in Original Vedic Culture. _{Hindus from modern India flock here to get the Spiritual Bhava of these ancient stones where Saints & Sages walked for millenium. Our River Ghat is one of the most sacred & secret destinations for Hindu-s and the flow of these Yatri-s is our life-blood. As Yogi-s we recognize the fundamental nature of Being as One, and that non-Hindu-s may also be sincere pilgrims. To experience that Unity in Action, it is best to respect the cultures where you visit. You, who have the privilege of Travel Experience must take the lead in demonstrating your unity with the locals, who often have never seen a foreigner. If you show respect to the local culture first, they will in turn not fear, but respect you as well.} SEE ALL THE GALLERIES HERE>

^{_{there is a CODE OF CONDUCT FOR HOLY INDIAN PILGRIMAGE TOWNS & ASHRAM LIFE}}

This is a pure veg town as are all Pilgrimage Sites in India. _{Pure veg / vegan options are served at our affiliate Lodge’s Cafe. Neither meats, eggs, alcohol nor street drugs are sold in our Town. This is local Law. We are required by our Town Administrators to inform our visiting non-Indian-national Yoga Students of local cultural norms & to encourage the adherence of such. In addition to this, SwAr Ashram empowers the lifestyle of Yogi-s, so we also have guidelines & suggestions for Ashram guests, this is part of the Teaching of the Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics of Yoga.} YACEP units are offered here.

The hidden treasure of visiting SwAr Ashram _{is the unique opportunity to become immersed in a local lifestyle which has remained intact for thousands of years. If you are travelling from the West, you are likely to be one of only a handful of non-Indians in this remote place at any given time. Those enrolled in SwAr Ashram’s Courses about Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle & Ethics will be participating in the Daily Program as part of the Teachings. You are heartily encouraged to attend Daily & special Programs as the immersion in such is what makes your journey here relative to the innerYatra Esoteric Yoga Experiences.}

If you have questions or concerns, _{best to communicate with Amma about this. She holds no judgement for or against Western lifestyle as she was also raised in the West and understands the perspective. However, she is bound by duty to see that Guests are informed during their Stay}.

_{below slide gallery #3: The Sadhana of Ashram Daily Program, Agnihotra, Guru Aarti, Dev Puja, as well as Holy Day Puja-s, Festivals, Yoga & Meditation. The knowledge and experience that you seek by coming here is embedded in the Vedic culture & lifestyle. What you gain from this immersion is valuable to Yogic Spiritual Perspective.}

Niradhara Amma is our Yoga Educator, the Resident Administrative Mother of SwAr Ashram and Managing Director of NIWS _{(Narmada Interfaith NGO) which Swami-ji founded for her charitable initiatives and maintenance of the Ashram. As Director of all of our Programs, she Creates & Produces the Daily & Special Programs as well as InnerYatra Retreats, Tours, Courses, Classes, Workshops, Yoga Therapy, Guest Teacher Events, YACEP, and Modules for Visiting Students.} CONTACT AMMA

In service to our community _{since 2007, Swami-ji invited Niradhara to live on this site as his only residential student. Amma Niradhara was appointed by Swami Anantram in 2012 to direct his NGO and manage his Ashram (SwAr Ashram). Amma Niradhara is a Sannyasi (renunciate of worldly life), as the Spiritual Teacher & Mother of  SwAr Ashram, she is a Swamini, and she is a full-time Sevaka (un-salaried volunteer). Amma NIradhara is a E-RYT500 Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, YACEP Yoga Education Provider, CYT Certified Yoga Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, Reiki Master, Agnihotri, Sound Therapist and Ordained Interfaith Minister (New Seminary, Interfaith Temple of NY). As an Interfaith Prison Minister, for years, she taught Yoga & Sacred Arts at a maximum security women’s prison and to At-Risk Youth, with transportation & materials funded by a Sheriff’s Grant.}

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_{REGISTER to enroll in short or longer term courses at Swar Ashram Online or IN INDIA.}

THE ART & SCIENCE OF YOGA. Niradhara Amma provides Advaitic Yoga Vedanta Teachings, Tours, Technologies & Therapies, access to SwAr Library, as well as Hatha Yoga & Meditation classes to Visitors by donation and scheduled Registration based Events. These Yogic interactions with our Guest Visitors provide the only income for our NGO’s charities. Enrolling in Amma’s online e-Courses enables her to continue her own charitable work full time at SwAr Ashram, providing Shakti Girl’s Yoga Camps with health, safety & feminine hygiene focus, distributing her own design of cloth pads with educational book, sharing of a film and Moon Cycle Satsang for the girls to recognize their Sacred Time of the Month as a blessing, not a curse.

LEARN MORE ABOUT visiting SwAr Ashram by the links below and …. FAQs…

• _{YOGA TEACHER or TRAVEL GUIDE}
• _{YOGA VOLUNTOURISM – BE A KARMA YOGI & LEARN MORE about our NGO….}
• innerYatra _{RETREATS &} innerYajnya _{WORKSHOPS at SwAr Ashram REGISTER or FIND OUT MORE….}
• innerEvolution _{Yoga & Yoga Therapy – INQUIRE}
• ༺🔥༻FREE –Live e-lesson (OFFERING FIRE TO THE SUN) & instant download Phyr-o-Sutras : printable e-book – PDF when you order ANY KUNDA KIT

_{below slide gallery #4: Visitors on InnerYatra (the inner journey) which contains innerEvolution (Esoteric Yoga to empower you to raise your Consciousness) and innerYajnya (intro to Vedic Agnihotra fire sadhana as a gratitude practice). Click above links to see more photos and details of events, courses, daily classes and events.}

_{VISIT Swar Ashram for support with your own sadhana WHEN YOU ARE IN INDIA. contact AMMA.}

VISIT US • KARMA YOGA • GUEST TEACHERS & KIRTANI-S • YOGA RETREATS • FAQS

_{•Traditional Hatha Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Meditation, Agnihotra,  Yogic Philosophy•}

VISIT US • KARMA YOGA • GUEST TEACHERS & KIRTANI-S • YOGA RETREATS • FAQS

for more detailed information about the Yatra to SwAr Ashram, see : FAQs : as well as : VISIT US : (linked above) to learn about Yoga at SwAr Ashram see innerEvolution

YOGA SADHANA (regularly practiced) is a process of innerEvolution. Hatha Yoga is a Somatic process of integrating the Body-mind (Soul) & its Life Force Energy, Prana (Spirit) – experienced through relationship to Earth & connection to Breath  –  not simply poses. Pranayama & Meditation are the foundation of Yoga itself.  Development of a personal practice is offered.

“Here at SwAr Ashram we say we are BEing in Yoga – not DOing Yoga.“

• _{HATHA YOGA & MEDITATION class or private}
• _{YOGA THERAPYaddresses specific concerns of due to injury, illness, age, physical /emotional stress, C-PTSD, other health variables.}
• _{YOGIC PHILOSOPHY, ETHICS & LIFESTYLE, STUDIES and/or CULTURAL TOURS & EXPERIENCES & LIBRARY}
• _{YACEP & Profit sharing opps for RYTs.}
• _{INNEREVOLUTION • INNERYATRA • INNERYAJNYA}
• _{Contact Yoga SwaminiNiradhara Amma to guide you in person or online.}
• ༺🔥༻FREE –Live e-lesson (OFFERING FIRE TO THE SUN) & instant download Phyr-o-Sutras : printable e-book – PDF when you order ANY KUNDA KIT

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_{SWAR ASHRAM IS AMMA’S HOME.  SHE LIVES VERY SIMPLY IN ONE 11FT SQUARE ROOM WHICH SERVES AS HER KITCHEN, OFFICE, SADHANA AND SLEEPING SPOT FOR HERSELF AND HER CANINE COMPANION. FOR ACCOMMODATION: WE DO NOT OWN ANY ROOMS.  YOU WILL STAY AT BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED HERITAGE LODGING VERY NEAR IN OUR SAME FORT. WE OFFER OUR GUESTS THE RIVER FRONT YOGA SHALA, MANDIRS, TEACHING FACILITY & LIBRARY IN A PICTURESQUE PRIMITIVE PARTIAL RUINS ON THE NARMADA GHAT.}

_{An Ashram is a vestige of ancient Vedic tradition. While many ‘ashrams’ have been constructed in this generation for the explosion of foreign tourism, that is not how it was done 1000’s of years ago or even less than 300 years ago when this Ashram was built. There was no air travel, and Indians have plenty of Guru-s who live within walking distance of their Students in every hometown. Therefore, these ancient homes of Spiritual Teachers & Saints were not built with rooms for guests. If anyone did travel to meet one of these Holy Ones, they would sleep on the floor outside of their Master’s room. And so, it is like this at SwAr Ashram, except local authorities now do not allow sleeping outside of hotels. Local people use the Ashram during the days as it is a Teaching Facility for Amma Niradhara, the Resident Teacher. Because we are cognizant of the trend towards Yoga Tourism, we have a lodging arrangement for those making this a destination visit for our Yoga offerings. Visiting an Ashram which is fully a part of rural India’s Traditional lifestyle and not modified as a hotel for Yoga students, requires a bit or pre-communication.}

When you register to stay with us for Yoga, you choose either a simple heritage room on Ashram Campus, or you may opt for staying inside the Gatehouse of our Fort Heritage Lodging.

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नर्मदे हर   NARMADE HAR! ༺🔥༻ – is a regional greeting in and around the Narmada River route among locals, parikramavasi-s and tourists. When we say this we recognize the Divinity of Narmada in you.

༺🔥༻FREE –Live e-lesson (OFFERING FIRE TO THE SUN) & instant download Phyr-o-Sutras : printable e-book – PDF with a KUNDA KIT

नर्मदे हर   NARMADE HAR! ༺🔥༻ – is a regional greeting in and around the Narmada River route among locals, parikramavasi-s and tourists. When we say this we recognize the Divinity of Narmada in you.