Any Physically and Mentally fit person in the age group of 18-60 years. The participant should be able to perform various Yogasanas and exercises.And partake enthusiastically in Camp Schedule : morning 5am to night 10pm.

• Total Course duration: 6 Months
• Skill Training :  First one month In-house training (theory & Practical) at sprawling Vivekanandapuram campus in Kanyakumari. Bring your all personal usage items like, toiletries, writing materials and medicines (if any).
• Practical Training : After attending this one month residential programme the participants would be organizing and conducting three Yoga Satras (10/15 days duration) at their home town in coordination with the local branch center of Vivekananda Kendra with minimum of 15 participants.
• Team Dynamics : After attending Practical Training, participants would be part of the organizing team for Yoga Shiksha Shivir at Kanyakumari, Nashik or Nagdandi (J&K) where in participants from all over the nation participate.
• After successful completion of Team Dynamics, conducting of the Yoga Shiksha Shivir, and passing in the written the examinations based on syllabus, certificate would be awarded.
  
  

Any Physically and Mentally fit person in the age group of 18-60
years. The participant should be able to perform various Yogasanas and exercises and partake enthusiastically in Camp Schedule : morning 5am to night 10pm.

Participants should report at Shibir office one day before the camp starts i.e. 21st Nov latest by 5pm  and can leave only after 2pm of concluding day i.e. 6th Dec afternoon. Late reporting and/or leaving before the camp concludes are strictly not allowed.

The Syllabus : Yoga Shiksha Shibir

• Study and Practice of Yogasanas & Pranayama
• Yogic relaxation methods, japa and techniques of meditation
• Study of Yoga Darshana & Bhagavad Gita
• Indian Culture & Life and message of great men and women of our country
• Chanting of strotras, bhajans and songs for emotional culture.
• Visits to Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari Temple, Marut-Malay Tracking

Accommodation

The Camps are fully residential. Simple dormitory accommodation is provided for Ladies and Gents separately.

Food

We provide simple vegetarian food.

Weather

Kanyakumari has an excellent weather throughout the year.
The summer is pleasant with just sufficient warmth and the winter is never cold.
Winter clothing are generally not needed at Kanyakumari.

How to Reach?

• Vivekanandapuram is Just 1 Km. from the Kanyakumari Railway Station.
• Taxis and autos ply regularly between Kanyakumari and the campus.
• Thiruvananthapuram is the nearest airport (just 90 kms. away).
• Vivekanandapuram is a request bus stop for all the buses entering Kanyakumari.
  
  

General Instructions:

• Participants should bring their necessary bedding with mosquito-net, a torch
  light, writing materials, toiletry articles needed for entire duration of the Shibir.
• Prescribed dress for Yogasana Sessions:
  For Men: Any light colour loose T-Shirts and Track suits/Shorts
  For Ladies: Any light colour Salwar and Kameez i.e. Punjabi dress. Tight dress
  or Jeans are not allowed.
  Apart from Yogasana and Shramanubhava sessions shorts are not allowed for the other sessions.
• Please avoid bringing tape recorders, i pods and other valuable articles.
• Use of Mobile phones is not allowed during the camp.
• Participation in all the sessions in time is compulsory for all the participants.
• Participants should report at Shibir office one day before the camp
  starts latest by 5.00 p.m. and can leave only after lunch on the
  concluding day. Late reporting and/or leaving before the camp concludes
  are strictly not allowed.
• Going out of the campus venue, smoking, chewing of Paan /
  Paan-Masala, consumption of tobacco / alcohol or any other intoxicants
  are strictly prohibited.
• The participants are required to walk daily about two kilometers and
  climb stairs upto two floors daily, within the campus for various
  sessions.

For successful completion of the Shibir, adherence to above instructions is necessary.

Correspondence Address

Shibir Office In-charge

Vivekananda Kendra,
Training Cetner, Vivekanadapuram,
Kanyakumari – 629702

Phone : +91 - 4652 – 247012  {Time 9am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm on Working Day}
Email : camps [at] vkendra.org

Online form : Yoga Shiksha Shibir at Kanyaumari

Fill online form for camp enrollment. Don't miss the such opportunity. Limited seats !!

Camp Donations are non-refundable.

Any Physically and Mentally fit person in the age group of 18-60
years. The participant should be able to perform various Yogasanas and exercises and partake enthusiastically in Camp Schedule : morning 4:30am to night 10pm.

Participants should report at Shibir office one day before the camp starts i.e. 7-Aug / 14-Feb latest by 3pm  and can leave only after 2pm of concluding day i.e. 14-Aug / 21-Feb afternoon. Late reporting and/or leaving before the camp concludes are strictly not allowed.

The Syllabus : Yoga Shiksha Shibir

• Study and Practice of Yogasanas & Pranayama
• Yogic relaxation methods, japa and techniques of meditation
• Study of Yoga Darshana
• Bhagavad Gita
• Indian Culture
• Life and message of great men and women of our country
• Chanting of strotras, bhajans and songs for emotional culture.
• Visits to Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari Temple

Accommodation

The Camps are fully residential. Simple dormitory accommodation is provided for Ladies and Gents separately.

Food

We provide simple vegetarian food.

Weather

Kanyakumari has an excellent weather throughout the year.
The summer is pleasant with just sufficient warmth and the winter is never cold.
Winter clothing are generally not needed at Kanyakumari.

How to Reach?

• Vivekanandapuram is Just 1 Km. from the Kanyakumari Railway Station.
• Taxis and autos ply regularly between Kanyakumari and the campus.
• Thiruvananthapuram is the nearest airport (just 90 kms. away).
• Vivekanandapuram is a request bus stop for all the buses entering Kanyakumari.
  
  

General Instructions:

• Participants should bring their necessary bedding with mosquito-net, a torch
  light, writing materials, toiletry articles needed for entire duration of the Shibir.
• Prescribed dress for Yogasana Sessions:
  For Men: Any light colour loose T-Shirts and Track suits.
  For Ladies: Any light colour Salwar and Kameez i.e. Punjabi dress. Tight dress or Jeans are not allowed.
• Please avoid bringing electronic gadgets and other valuable articles.
• Use of Mobile phones is not allowed during the camp.
• Participation in all the sessions in time is compulsory for all the participants.
• Participants should report at Shibir office one day before the camp starts latest by 5.00 p.m. and can leave only after lunch on the concluding day. Late reporting and/or leaving before the camp concludes are strictly not allowed.
• Going out of the campus venue, smoking, chewing of Paan /
  Paan-Masala, consumption of tobacco / alcohol or any other intoxicants are strictly prohibited.
• The participants are required to walk daily about two kilometers and climb stairs upto two floors daily, within the campus for various
  sessions.

For successful completion of the Shibir, adherence to above instructions is necessary.

Correspondence Address

Shibir Office In-charge

Vivekananda Kendra,
Training Center, Vivekanadapuram,
Kanyakumari – 629702

 Phone : +91 - 4652 – 247012 {Time 9am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm on Working Day}
 Email : camps [at] vkendra.org

Online form : Spiritual Retreat at Kanyaumari

A Spiritual Retreat for Seniors

With age comes wisdom, experience, and a natural inclination toward deeper reflection.

This Sadhana Shivir is specially designed for participants aged 65 years and above, offering a calm, disciplined, and spiritually uplifting environment.

The camp focuses on:

    Gentle Yoga and Pranayama tailored for seniors
    Meditation and Prayer
    Scriptural reflection and discussion
    Bhajans and collective spiritual practices
    Adequate rest and simple sattvic meals

Objective:

To promote physical well-being, mental peace, emotional balance, and spiritual enrichment.

Dates –

20 to 24 January 2027.

Reporting by 19th Jan by evening 5 pm.

Venue-

Vivekanandapuram, Kanyakumari. https://www.vrmvk.org

Eligibility

This Shivir is meant for:

    Participants aged 65 years and above
    Those who are able to:

    Walk approximately 1 kilometre, three times a day (to the Dining Hall, Meditation Center, and Sea Beach)
    Climb one floor comfortably

(Kindly ensure you are medically fit for light physical activities.)

Camp Details

    Duration: 5 Days
    Contribution: ₹ 5,000/- per participant

This includes:

    Simple, wholesome vegetarian meals
    Dormitory accommodation (separate arrangements for ladies and gents)
    Participation in all sessions and activities
    Visit to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Personal room booking (not included in camp contribution) within the campus can be arranged separately, subject to availability, through the official website: https://yatra.vrmvk.org  

Daily Schedule

6:00 am – 7:30 am
Prayer, Sukshma Vyayama, Yoga Asana, Pranayama & Meditation

    Morning prayer and chanting
    Gentle, chair-supported or simplified yoga asanas
    Pranayama practices
    Guided meditation for inner peace
    Benefits: Improves flexibility, lung capacity, concentration, and emotional calmness

7:30 am
Breakfast – Light, nutritious sattvic food & informal interaction

11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Session One & Discussion

    Discourse on spiritual topics
    Study of inspiring texts such as the Bhagavad Gita
    Practical application of teachings in daily life
    Interactive discussion and sharing of experiences

12:30 pm
Lunch & Rest – Satvic meal followed by adequate rest

5:00 pm
Tea

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Session Two & Discussion

    Thematic talks on:
        Positive ageing
        Managing loneliness and stress
        Cultivating contentment (Santosha)
        Remembrance of the Divine Name
    Question–answer session

6:30 pm
Bhajan – Devotional songs and chanting, fostering joy and unity

7:30 pm
Supper & Rest – Light dinner followed by quiet time and early rest

Special Features

    Senior-friendly pace and environment
    Health-conscious yoga practices
    Emphasis on inner joy and spiritual reflection
    Community bonding and shared wisdom
    Peaceful atmosphere away from routine distractions

Expected Outcomes

Participants will experience:

    Improved physical vitality
    Mental clarity and calmness
    Emotional strength
    Renewed spiritual enthusiasm
    A sense of belonging and companionship

At this golden stage of life, Sadhana becomes not a duty but a natural expression of inner maturity.

This Shivir offers an opportunity to deepen devotion, strengthen health, and cultivate lasting peace.

“Peace within leads to joy without.”

Click here for More Details and Registration

Don't miss the such opportunity. Limited seats !!

Medium : Hindi (हिन्दी)

Date :  1^st Sept to 10^th Sept 2026

Place : Vivekananda Kendra, Shri Ramakrishana Mahasammelan Ashram, Nagdandi, Achabal, Anantnag,
Kashmir- 192201 ( J&K)
[ gMap Plus Code : M6QQ+23 Achabal ]
[ Indian Post DIGIPIN : C4F 6CT5 F5L ]

Camp Contribution : Rs.6,000/- [Camp Donations are non-refundable.]   

Any Physically and Mentally fit person in the age group of 18-65 years. The participant should be able to perform various Yogasanas and exercises.  And partake enthusiastically in Camp Schedule : morning 5am to night 10pm.

The Camp is fully residential.

Simple dormitory accommodation is provided separately for Ladies and Gents.

We provide simple vegetarian food.

Participants should report at Shivir office one day before the camp starts i.e. 31st Aug 2026 latest by 6pm and can leave only next morning of  the concluding day i.e. 11^th Sept 2026.  Late reporting and/or leaving before the camp concludes are strictly not allowed.

Registration Closed

How to reach Kanyakumari / Camp place / Training Center ?

• Vivekanandapuram is a request bus stop for all the buses entering Kanyakumari
• Traning Center located at Vivekanandapuram, which is Just 1 Km. from the Kanyakumari Railway Station.
• Taxis and autos ply regularly between Kanyakumari and the campus.
• Nearest Railway Junction is Nagercoil Jn (17km).
• Nearest airports are Thiruvananthapuram (90km) & Tuticorin (113km)

Does Camp Fees includes accommodation & food ?

• Yes, Simple dormitory accommodation is provided for Ladies  and Gents separately.
• We provide simple vegetarian food. (सात्विक आहार)