What to Expect During this four transformative days

1. Interactive Sessions. Experience the joy of connection with others through Satsangs, storytelling, and the soulful sounds of bhajans and kirtans every evening.
2. Yoga Nidra Practices. Enjoy Swami Yatidharmananda-guided mid-afternoon amazing Yoga Nidra – a deeply relaxing meditative practice that calms the mind and rejuvenates the body.
3. Profound Discussions on the Mind. Dr Robert Svoboda, Swami Yatidharmananda, Vaidya Ramkumar, Prof Mala Kapadia, ​Shyam & Harini Nataraj, Vaidya Omprakash, Dr Ben Bernstein, Vaidya Ramanandan, and Vaidya Rama Prasad will lead insightful talks that delve into the mind’s mysteries and offer practical approaches to mastering it. 
​4. Guided Meditations. Start your mornings with calming and restorative guided meditations that prepare your mind and body for the day’s sessions.
5. Special Video Presentation by Swami Chidananda. A video talk by the revered Swami Chidananda, titled “The Mind: Its Mysteries and Control,” will inspire you with spiritual insights and practical wisdom.

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topics

Robert Svoboda How Not to Conquer The Mind
Mala Kapadia Emotions, Mental Health and Lalita Sahasranaam​
Ramanandan Minding Mind in a Health Scenario
Shyam & Harini Nataraj Gita on Mind Management
Omprakash Mind and Phytochemistry
Ben Bernstein Stress: A New Definition
Rama Prasad Mind in Body-Healing
​Ramkumar Power of Perception

Who Should Attend?

This retreat is ideal for those seeking:
• A deeper understanding of the mind and its potential.
• Stress relief and emotional balance.
• A blend of traditional wisdom and modern approaches to mental well-being.
Limited Seats Available – Reserve Yours Now!
Experience the convergence of mental clarity, spiritual awakening, and physical rejuvenation. Sign up for the Manojayam Retreat today and take the first step toward mastering your mind and enhancing your well-being.
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Curator: SWAMI YATIDHARMANANDA

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  • Swami Yatidharmananda is a monk from India.
  • He conducts workshops on relaxation and meditation, sings kirtans, and shares transformative life stories. 
  • Born into a spiritual family, he was once known as the “spoilt kid” of a businessman-magician father. At 17, he visited the Sivananda Ashram to bring his father back, but instead, he met Swami Chidanandaji—marking a turning point in his life. 
  • Following his Guru's direction, he worked as a systems analyst in Delhi and later as a computer programmer in Hong Kong. In 1996, at age 24, he became one of Swami Chidanandaji’s personal assistants, receiving Sannyasa Diksha in 2000.
  • He served 24/7 with his Guru, gaining deep insight and blessings, which he now shares through talks and workshops. In 2003, he was tasked with digitally modernising the ashram, designing books, a website, and archiving rare footage. 
  • In 2015, he founded the Swami Chidananda Sevashram, blending Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vedanta for holistic living. 
  • Since 2016, he has conducted well-received workshops across the US and Europe.
  • Since 2020, he has served as General Secretary of Swami Sivanand Seva Samiti, residing in Sivananda Ashram, Uttarkashi.
  • In 2023, he was a main-stage luminary speaker at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago, the only Monk from India featured.

manojayam 2025 schedule

November 8, 2025
  • 6:15 - 7:00 AM: Vg Prayer - by VG doctors
  • 7:00 - 8:30 AM: Opening prayers & Introduction to the retreat - Swami Yatidharamananda
  • 2:00 - 3:30 PM: Relaxation & Meditation (Yoga Nidra Practice) - Swami Yatidharamananda
  • 6:00 - 8:00 PM: SARPABALI

November 9, 2025
  • 6:15 - 7:00 AM: Vg Prayer - VG doctors
  • 7:00 - 7:30 AM: Guided Meditation - Swami Yatidharmananda
  • 7:30 - 8:30 AM: Minding Mind in a Health Scenario - Dr Ramanandan
  • 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Relaxation & Meditation (Yoga Nidra Practice) - Swami Yatidharamananda
  • 3:00 - 3:30 PM: Tea Break
  • 3:30 - 4:30 PM: Emotions, Mental Health and Lalita Sahasranaam - Dr Mala Kapadia
  • 4:30 - 5:30 PM: Special Lecture about the Mind - Dr Robert Svoboda
  • 6:15 - 7:00 PM: Vg Prayer - VG doctors
  • 7:00 - 7:45 PM: Kirtan - Swami Yatidharmananda

November 10, 2025
  • 6:15 - 7:00 AM: Vg Prayer - VG doctors
  • 7:00 - 7:30 AM: Guided Meditation - Swami Yatidharamananda
  • 7:30 - 8:30 AM: Stress: A New Definition - Dr Ben
  • 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Relaxation & Meditation (Yoga Nidra Practice) - Swami Yatidharamananda
  • 3:00 - 3:30 PM: Tea break
  • 3:30 - 4:30 PM: The Gita on Mind Management - Harini & Shyam Natarajan
  • 4:30 - 5:30 PM: Mind and Phytochemistry - Dr Om Prakash
  • 6:15 - 7:00 PM: Vg Prayer - VG doctors
  • 7:00 - 7:45 PM: Kirtan - Swami Yatidharamananda

November 11, 2025
  • 6:15 - 7:00 AM: Vg Prayer - VG doctors
  • 7:00 - 7:30 AM: Guided Meditation - Swami Yatidharamananda
  • 7:30 - 8:30 AM: Mind in Body-Healing - Vaidya Rama Prasad - NOTES
  • 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Relaxation & Meditation (Yoga Nidra Practice) - Swami Yatidharamananda
  • 3:00 - 3:30 PM: Tea break
  • 3:30 - 4:30 PM: Special Lecture on Mind - Dr Ramkumar
  • 4:30 PM onwards: Q&A Session - VG MDs, Vaidyas, Guest Speakers & Swami Yatidharmananda
  • 4:30 PM onwards: Closing Ceremony with Prayers