Camps

at Kanyakumari

at Kanyakumari

Name of the Shibir Dates Age (years) Camp Contribution Remarks
Spiritual Retreat February 22-28, 2024 18 to 65 ₹3,000/- Registration Closed
Yoga Shiksha Shibir
(Foundation Course in Yoga)
May 1-15, 2024 18 to 65 ₹4,000/- Register Now
Certificate Course in Yoga
(course duration 6months)
May 1-30, 2024 18 to 65 ₹10,000/- Register Now
Spiritual Retreat Aug 8-14, 2024 18 to 65 ₹3,000/- Register Now
Yoga Shiksha Shibir
(Foundation Course in Yoga)
22-Nov to 6-Dec, 2024 18 to 65 ₹4,000/- Registration will start on 02-May
Certificate Course in Yoga
(course duration 6months)
22-Nov to 21-Dec, 2024 18 to 65 ₹10,000/- Registration will start on 02-May
Medium: English & Hindi
Key points of the camp
  • Study and Practice of Yogasanas, Pranayama & Kriyas
  • 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
  • Visit/trekking to Marutmalai Mountain (in Yoga Shibir only)

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.

Know Your Tentative Daily Routine
4.30  Wake Up
5.15  Pratahsmaran
5.30  Yogasanas
7.00  Pranayama
7.30  Gita Recitation
7.50  Breakfast
8.30  Shramanubhava
10.00  Lecture-I
11.00  Group Discussions
12.30  Lunch
14.15  Chantings & Songs
15.00  Tea Break
15.20  Lecture-II
16.30  Yoga Practices
17.45  In tune with Nature
18.30  Bhajans
19.20  Supper
20.15  Prerana se Punaruthan
22.00  Lights Off


General Instructions:
  • Participants should bring their necessary bedding with a mosquito net, a torch light, writing materials, and toiletry articles needed for the entire duration of the Shibir.
  • Prescribed dress for Yogasana Sessions:
    For Men: Any light colour loose T-shirts and Tracksuits
    For Ladies: Any light colour Salwar and Kameez, i.e. Punjabi dress.
    Tight dresses or Jeans are not allowed.
    Apart from the Yogasana and Shramanubhava sessions, shorts are not allowed for the other sessions.
  • Please avoid bringing tape recorders, i-pods and other valuable articles.
  • The use of Mobile phones is not allowed during the camp.
  • Participation in all the sessions on time is compulsory for all the participants.
  • Participants should report at the Shibir office one day before the camp starts, at the latest by 4.00 p.m., and can leave only after lunch on the concluding day. Late reporting and/or leaving before the camp concludes are strictly prohibited.
  • Going out of the campus venue, smoking, chewing Paan / Paan-Masala, consumption of tobacco/alcohol or any other intoxicants are strictly prohibited.
  • The participants must walk about two kilometres daily and climb stairs up to two floors daily within the campus for various sessions.
For successful completion of the Shibir, adherence to the above instructions is necessary.

Correspondence Address

Shibir Office In-charge

Vivekananda Kendra,
Training Center, Vivekanadapuram,
Kanyakumari – 629702

Phone: +91 - 4652 – 247012
Email : camps[at]vkendra.org 

[ Time 10 am to 1 pm & 2pm to 5pm on Working Day ]