Atma Jyoti Ashram is situated in Param Bungalows, on Atma Jyoti Ashram Road, in the sub-town named Subhanpura, in the district of Baroda, in the state of Gujarat, in Western India. This ashram can be reached easily from Vadodara Railway Station which is an important part and parcel of the rail network within the state. This station is well-connected with frequent rail services from different cities and town in the country. On the other hand, Vadodara Airport is connected reasonably to the rest of the country. Param Bungalows is the place that accommodates the inmates, students, participants, visitors and guests who drop into the ashram for different needs and requirements.

Atma Jyoti Ashram largely preaches and strictly practices the dharama of Santana which is popularly known as Santana Dharma, Brahamacharya and Vegetarianism. These are the primary concepts of the life of the spiritual nature being perfectly led in this ashram. This holy spot is solely and wholly dedicated and devoted plus committed to the immense practice and meaningful teaching of Santana Dharma.

Significance of Atma Jyoti Ashram

A spiritual Institution is Atma Jyoti Ashram. It is largely devoted to perfect spreading the teachings of Sanatana Dharma which is regarded as the high esteem of the Eternal religion according to the Guide lines of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Upanishads and the Bhagwat Gita. It significantly plays a major role in the wholehearted practice of Om Yoga. It is to be remembered that Swami Sankara is the founder of Sanatana Dharma. This Swami is regarded as non-dual founder - reformer plus Philosopher of the Ancient Swami Order.According to the local legends, the stage of Sannayasa is the casting aside phases and it is regarded as the best way of renunciation. Hs immediate follower and disciplines preach and practice the same in different manners with a lot of perfection.

OM Yoga

The main ideology of Atma Jyoti Ashram is meditation through which it is strongly believed that enlightment can be achieved in a successful manner. The concept of Om Yoga is largely emphasized in Atma Jyoti Ashram. It is a right kind of procedure of self-awakening in the best form among the well-known procedures that are followed in the ancient, medieval and modern periods. In order to successfully achieve this particular concept of Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are large used in the right manner with a lot of perfection. According to the experts and specialist in this particular field, by largely concentrating on the SYLLABLE - OM, Self Realization and the Light of the Spirit is awakened are achieved which can be collectively termed as Atma Jyoti.

It is strongly believed that the SYLLABLE - OM is supposed to wholly contain the world of Brahma - the Creator of the Universe. In literal terms, the Syllable OM has as such no powerful meaning, but the immense positive effect is largely felt and experienced. Actually, it has on the mind and body - psychologically or physically this situation, circumstance and condition is of utmost importance. On the other hand, the Entire Concept is on the art of Meditation. The teachings and words of Upnishadas are just added in order to refine plus enlighten the immediate thought process of human beings with a lot of perfection to a great extent. In this manner, meditation and its perfect practice is the main object of this ashram. The visiting hours of this ashram is between 10am and 5pm for the general public. There are chances of this timing being changed without any notice.

Benefits of Om Yoga

• It massages all the Organs of the Body plus rejuvenates.

• Increasing endurance and flexibility.

• It completes detoxification

• It refreshes mind and body.

• It excellently tones the muscles.

• It increases lubrication of the tendons, joints and ligaments.

• It is very therapeutic plus completely relaxing.

• Yoga perfectly turns the body's nervous system and endocrine.

• The body can heal itself.

• It brings blissful joy and peace.

• It gives clarity of mind.

Classes Provided at Atma Joyti Ashram

• Meditation and Yoga classes for beginners

Atma Joyti Ashram provides Meditation and yoga classes for beginners throughout the year for both the genders separately and in co-education method. People from the age group of 7 years to 85 years can wholeheartedly participate in this course. A moderate fee that is really affordable and reasonable is charged for the entire course. This fee includes food and accommodation facilities within the ashram premises. Sattiv food is provided three times a day. The food items contain a lot of vegetables and fruits. Tea is provided in the early morning, mid-noon and evening hours. The accommodation comes in the form of single rooms, double rooms, shared rooms and dormitory facilities within the ashram. The rooms is provided with basic furniture and furnishing in a simple manner.

The yoga asana that are taught in the initial stages are Paarshvottanasana or Intense Side Stretch posture, Navasana or Boat Pose posture, Pashchimottaanaasana or Full Forward Bend posture, Pavanamuktaasana or Supine knees to chest pose posture, Prasaritapadottana or Standing Straddled Forward Bend posture, Rajakapotasana or King Pigeon Pose posture, Sarvaa~Ngaasana or Shoulder Stand posture and Setubandhasana or Bridge Pose posture.

Later in a step by step methods the asanas taught are Dhanuraasana or Bow posture, Chaturaa~NgadanDaasana or Four-limbed staff posture, Ardhamatsyendraasana or Spinal Twist posture, Bhuja~Ngaasana or Cobra posture, Halaasana or Plough posture, Jathaparivrittasana or Reclining Stomach Twist posture, Gomukhasana or Cow face posture, JaanushirShaasana or Head-to-knee posture, Ardhachandrasana or Half Moon Pose posture, Balasana or Child Pose posture, Matsyaasana or Fish posture, Marjarasana or Cat and cow stretch posture, Shalabhaasana or Locust posture, Shavaasana or Corpse posture and TrikoNaasana or Triangle posture.

Finally, the asana that are taught in the final stages are Ushtrasna or Camel Pose posture, Utthitaparshvakonasana or Side Angle Pose posture, Viparitakarani or Legs up the Wall Pose posture, Vajrasana or Thunderbolt (Diamond) Pose posture, Suryanamaskaara or Sun Salutation posture, Urdhvamukhashvanasana or Upward Facing Dog Pose posture Virabhadraasana or Warrior 1 posture, Vrikshasana or Tree Pose posture, Yogamudraa or Yoga Seal posture and Virabhadraasana 2 or Warrior 2 posture and Utkatasana or Chair Pose posture.

Rules and Regulations at Atma Jyoti Ashram

Atma Joyti Ashram comes with certain rules and regulation that needs to be strictly followed within the ashram. The inmates, students, participants, visitors and guests shouldn't indulge in consuming non-vegetarian food items, alcohol, drug and any other stuff. They shouldn't indulge in the habit of smoking. They shouldn't venture out of the ashram without the prior permission of the concerned authority of the ashram. They should skip the meal or indulge in over eating or less eating which may affect the health to a great extent when they indulge in the activities of yoga and meditation.

They must give their full cooperation and coordination to their instructors and management authorities of this ashram. They should maintain silence during the time hours and specified time period while staying in this ashram. They should attend the class of theory and practice without fail during the course period of the allotted course in a strict manner. They aren't allowed to roam around the ashram premises without any reasons. They should indulge in the voluntary activities taken up this ashram from time to time without any hesitation under any situations and circumstances.