Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Vivekananda Kendra have shared a long and meaningful association with Kashmir since 1971, serving the people of the region through various activities inspired by the ideals of Swami Vivekananda. Yoga has been a core activity of Vivekananda Kendra since 1973, with various Yoga-related programmes being conducted at the Nagdandi Ashram through the dedicated efforts of Jeevanvratis, Sevavratis and other Karyakartas. Even during the challenging period of militancy in Kashmir, Vivekananda Kendra continued to stand with the people and serve society through various activities. As part of this long-standing commitment, the Mata Kheer Bhavani Bhandara Seva was initiated and continues to this day as an expression of dedicated service to the people of Kashmir.
Comprehensive Learning in Yoga
The Yoga Shiksha Shivir provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of Yoga through a combination of theoretical sessions and practical training. Along with Yogic practices, the participants are being introduced to the broader dimensions of Yoga, including Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Jnana Yoga. This enables them to understand Yoga not merely as a system of physical practices, but as a holistic way of life based on the vision of oneness.
The daily routine of the Shivir begins at 6 a.m. and continues until 9 p.m., providing a disciplined residential environment for learning, practice and self-development. The programme aims to help participants integrate the principles of Yoga into their daily lives and develop a balanced personality through physical discipline, mental refinement, spiritual understanding and the spirit of Seva.
The Yoga Shiksha Shivir at Nagdandi is a continuation of Vivekananda Kendra’s decades-long association with Kashmir and its sustained efforts to spread the transformative message of Yoga and the ideals of Swami Vivekananda. Through the integration of Yoga and Seva, the Shivir reflects the Kendra’s continued commitment to individual development and dedicated service to society.
