This foundation course brings together two deeply transformative healing paths: sound healing and yoga. Designed for spiritual seekers, it offers a grounded introduction to ancient wisdom and invites participants to explore how these practices can be woven into everyday life with greater awareness and purpose.

The 6 nights/7 days program includes:

Two daily Iyengar-inspired Hatha yoga asana sessions
A 10-hour sound healing training workshop completed over 5 days
One philosophy and meditation class
One naturopathy consultation
IYA Certification available after successful completion
Yogic accommodation and sattvic meals

Course Highlights

Participants will experience a balanced blend of movement, study, and practical training. The course combines yoga, meditation, and sound healing in a supportive environment, with yogic living, nourishing meals, and space for inner reflection.

Curriculum

Yoga Foundation Course

Introduction to Patanjali Ashtanga and Hatha yoga, along with Indian philosophy
Introduction to the Vedas, Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, and Puranas
Yogic psychology, lifestyle, and diet for health and wellbeing
Anatomy and body alignment in yoga asanas
2 practical asana classes according to the IYA curriculum
Shat karma and pranayama, including cleansing detox practices such as Jal Neti, Netar Dhoti, and different breathwork techniques
Meditation

Sound Healing Training Level 1 Course

Internship opportunities at the studio after the program
Theory covering singing bowls, and the evolution and history of sound healing
Insight into the effects of sound healing on various diseases, based on ancient wisdom as well as modern medical research and science
Hands-on practice for each participant to support self-healing and prepare for delivering sound healing sessions in individual and group settings
Hardcopy sound healing manual for all students
Guidance in choosing the right bowl set for those who wish to purchase one

Schedule

Unlimited green tea is available throughout the course.

The course begins on Monday and ends on Saturday afternoon. Participants should arrive at 8 a.m. on the first day for the first class. Check-out on the final day is at 12 p.m. after the morning class and brunch.

First lesson: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. — holistic session with cleansing techniques, pranayama, and asanas

Second lesson: Sound healing workshop for 5 days, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Third lesson (optional): 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. — multistyle asana practice

Fourth lesson: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. — yogic philosophy, meditation, mantra chanting, trataka, and more

Meals:

10 a.m. breakfast with fruits and light Ayurveda-based meals, followed by green tea and beverages

12 p.m. lunch with salad, cooked mixed vegetables, millets roti, rice, lentils, curd, papad, and more

7:30 p.m. dinner, lighter than lunch, followed by local golden milk from Himalayan cows that eat Himalayan herbs

Practical Information

After booking, guests and students are expected to follow the campus rules as part of the yoga community. The campus is yoga-oriented rather than a guesthouse, and the guidelines are intended to support reflection, learning, peace, and a sattvic atmosphere.

Kitchen access is restricted unless permission is given
No meat, fish, or other non-vegetarian food is allowed
Quietness in class is appreciated; questions may be asked afterward
Return to campus no later than 10 p.m.
Attendance in yoga classes, meditation sessions, and prayers is expected unless health issues apply
Smoking, alcohol, and drugs are not permitted
Music must be kept very low in accommodations, and no music device may be played after 10 p.m.
Students and guests are asked to support a peaceful, respectful, family-like environment
Cleanliness and karma yoga are encouraged as seva
Respectful dress is required
Visitors may meet students only at reception, not in accommodations
Laundry is self-service, with paid service available at reasonable charges
Accommodation sharing or changes are not allowed without approval, though changes may sometimes be necessary due to campus or weather conditions

Course materials include a bag and a course manual, both covered in the course fee. The course is taught in English, with Hindi explanation available for Indian students. Students who are not comfortable with written and spoken English are advised to enquire before making travel plans.

Assessment is based on attendance, performance, theory understanding during the course, and a final written exam. Additional recommended texts, including extra yoga books and the Bhagavad Gita, are not included in the fee and may be purchased at the center.

Things to Bring

Comfortable clothes
Sandals
Toiletries
Towel
Personal items
Reusable water bottle
Torch
Meditation shawl for cool evenings
Yoga asana mat
Meditation cushion
Notebooks and pens

Meals

Simple Indian vegetarian meals are served twice daily. Personal dietary preferences beyond the yogic-vegetarian menu cannot be accommodated.

Accommodation & Rules

Check-in is at 12 p.m., and the first 8:00 a.m. practice class may be joined before room check-in. Check-out is at 12:00 p.m. on the last day.

Accommodation is provided in basic comfort mud house rooms on campus, available in private and shared options, or in associate homestays within walking distance. Rooms include comfortable bedding and other amenities. Surrounded by trees, flowers, Himalayan birds, and farmland, the setting offers clean washrooms, Wi-Fi, hot water, kitchen access, and open spaces.

Facilities

24-hour hot and cold water
Filtered free drinking water
Free detox water with alkaline mineral water according to individual needs
Attached and non-attached bathrooms
Bed with blankets, mattress, and bedsheets
Unlimited free detox tea
Common dining area
Paid laundry service near the campus

Start Dates

Every first Monday of each month. If there is any rare change in the start day, you will be informed in advance.

Pricing

Basic Comfort, non-attached washroom, single occupancy shared room: INR 39000 per person (USD 455 per person)
Basic Comfort, non-attached washroom, single occupancy private room: INR 41000 per person (USD 485 per person)
Basic Comfort, non-attached washroom, double occupancy for couple: INR 37000 per person (USD 435 per person)
Comfort, attached washroom: INR 43000 per person (USD 495 per person)

Sound healing class in Dharamshala