Sadhana Intensive

Sadhana Intensive

Generating Willpower & Strength

Sadhana Intensive is a two-week programme devised by Swami Vishnudevananda based on his own Hatha Yoga Sadhana in the Himalayas. He said that six months of this intensive practice gave him the energy to carry out his mission of spreading the teachings of Yoga in the West for the next 40 years.

The practice includes:

  • Concentrated periods of Pranayama of progressive intensity
  • Asana practice (2–3 times daily)
  • Discussion and practice of Mudras (seals), Bandhas (locks), Mantras
  • Study of classical scriptures on Hatha Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Vedanta philosophy
  • Practice of Shat Kriyas (cleansing techniques)
  • Meditation and chanting
  • Keeping a spiritual diary
Sadhana Intensive course in Rudraprayag, India

Rudraprayag, Himalayas, India

28 October – 12 November 2026
Languages: English, German, French, Spanish
from €1,630
Safe travel outside the monsoon season

Sadhana Intensive in France

Orléans, Loire Valley, France

13 – 28 August 2027
Languages: English, German, French, Spanish
from €1,150

Course Curriculum

Increasing the Vibration

Going Beyond Limitation

The Sadhana Intensive affords a unique opportunity to extend the limits of our capabilities, strengthen our stamina and develop self-confidence with long lasting effects. The course requires some preparation from the student. Interested students are advised to prepare by following a regular daily Hatha yoga practice and a Sattvic lifestyle. Sound physical and mental health is also a prerequisite.

This course is based on individual self-practice divided into two or three sessions per day. The emphasis is on intense and prolonged Pranayama. Twice each day, the students meet with their teachers and receive instructions. Students are guided individually in their practice which is balanced by the study of classical scriptures.

Viveka Chudamani by Sankaracharya

A powerful, basic text on Vedanta philosophy which describes the practical ways to realize the Self and how to prepare oneself for this realization.

The Srimad Bhagavatam by Vyasa Maharishi

One of the most important scriptures on Bhakti Yoga. Listening to the stories and the philosophy of the Bhagavatam will fill the mind with universal love and will melt the heart. Opening of the heart is one of the keys to access the deepest levels of Hatha Yoga.

The Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Yogi Swatmarama

This classical text on Hatha Yoga explains in depth: asanas, pranayama, mudras and bandhas as well as the process of awakening the kundalini.

“Far beyond your intellect, far beyond your understanding, lies inexhaustible knowledge and wealth, strength and power, peace and joy.”

Swami Vishnudevananda