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Gurukul Academy, Kanvashram, Kothdwar
Dr. Yogiraj founded the Gurukul Academy at Kanvashram in 1972 on the principles of ancient traditional Vedic school system called "Gurukul", starting with Grade 2 to Grade 10. Subjects like Hindi, English, Maths, Science, Sanskrit etc are taught besides other modern subjects like computers and ancient subjects like Yoga. After successful completion of Grade 10, the School offers a One Year Diploma in Yoga and a Two Year Diploma in Yoga (Acharya) recognized by Uttarakhand University.
Yoga, Ayurveda, Naturopathy and Wellness Camps
Every year a Yoga and Ayurveda Workshop / Camp is organized in USA & Canada by local Yoga teachers under the expert guidance of Yogiraj, in which the correct techniques of Yoga Asanas, Pranayam, Meditation and Power Yoga are taught. The agenda includes - practice of Ayurvedic Panchkarma and lectures on wide ranging topics like Foods for Healthy and Nutritional Diet, Sleep, Physical exercise / work-out and Ayurveda. The workshop is also a forum for patients to get a medical check-up with Yogiraj and discuss their ailment with him. A combination Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy is used for diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Gurukul Kanvashram - Where Divinity meets the World
For centuries tourists have visited Kanvashram to seek divine peace and solitude. Kanvashram is truly "Paradise on Earth". A sublime feeling of entering Heaven dawns upon you as the journey from Haridwar approaches Kanvashram. The atmosphere is filled with positive vibrations and purity, left behind by the thousands of years of intense meditation (tapasya) done by saints and maharishis at Kanvashram. A unique sense of tranquility and the flow of positive energy through the body can be felt instantly. The sounds of the pristine waters of River Malini hurtling down the mighty Himalayas can bind you in an entrancing spell. (The water of River Malini has therapeutic properties that can heal stomach and skin ailments.)
The spring water which runs down the Himalayas is pollution free and crystal clear. The herbs and medicinal plants that grow on the slopes of Himalayas enrich the water with minerals, making it perfectly healthy for human consumption. The wise sage Maharishi Kanva and many other Rishis chose this land to settle and called it "God’s Land" because of its sublime purity.
Gurukul Kanvashram has an enviable reputation as a top-notch Yoga and Ayurveda Centre located in cradle of Mother Nature, the forests of Garhwal, the picturesque Shivalik Hills, right at the foothills of the Himalayan range. The serene atmosphere full of pristine air energizes the body and vitalizes the soul that makes Kanvashram a perfect Retreat for anyone who wants a healthy, stress-free life. The weather through all the six seasons is mild and moderate.
Kanvashram is an ideal place for Ayurvedic Panchakarma, because it gets adequate heat in summer from sunrays for sun-bathing, which is essential for effective treatment. In fact, Nature has bestowed Kanvashram in abundance with the five elements essential for human life namely Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Ether.
The system of five elements are found in Vedas especially Ayurveda the pancha mahabhuta, or "five great elements" of Hinduism are Bhoomi (earth), Jal (water), Tejas or Agni (fire), Marut or Pawan (air or wind), Vyom or Shunya or Akash (ether or void) They further suggest that all of creation, including the human body, is made up of these five essential elements and that upon death, the human body dissolves into these five elements of nature, thereby balancing the cycle of nature.
According to one of the principal texts of Hindu philosophy, the Tattwa Kaumudi authored by Vachaspati in the 9th century A.D., the Creator used akasha (ether), the most "subtle" element, to create the other four traditional elements; each element created is in turn used to create the next element, each less subtle than the last. The five elements are associated with the five senses, and act as the gross medium for the experience of sensations. The basest element, earth, created using all the other elements, can be perceived by all five senses - hearing, touch, sight, taste, and smell. The next higher element, water, has no odor but can be heard, felt, seen and tasted. Next is fire, which can be heard, felt and seen. Air can be heard and felt. "Akasha" (ether) is the medium of sound but is inaccessible to all other senses.
Global Outreach
Yogiraj travels extensively throughout the world for his lecture tours on Healthy Living & Holistic Lifestyle through Yoga and Balanced diet, conducting Yoga Workshops and Ayurveda Camps for healing people with health issues. Yogiraj has cured patients with major and minor ailments through Ayurveda and Panchkarma. The facilities at Kanvashram are world class and cater to patients from Americas, Europe, Asia and Middle East. Vedic Arogya Centre for Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Kothdwar and Gurukul Kanvashram conducts regular seminars/workshops in Haridwar, Delhi, Jaipur, Surat, Mumbai (India), Washington DC (USA), Toronto (Canada), Kathmandu (Nepal), London (UK), South Africa, Japan, Mauritius, France, and Russia.
Guest List - Kanvashram
Shri Satyadev Bharadwaj, Shri Satyanand Munjal, Shri Navin Hegde, Shri Ramesh Bhandari, Shri Baldev Singh Arya, Shri Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri, Shri Ramesh Chandra Pokhriyal " Nishshank", Shri Amar Airi, Shri Mohan Sharma, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji Maharaj, Swami Ramdev Ji Maharaj, Shri Balkrishna Ji Maharaj, Swami Shri Chidanand Ji Maharaj, Swami Shri Aawala Anand Ji Maharaj , Shankaracharya Swami Shri Satyamitranand Ji Maharaj etc.
Gurukul Kanvashram - Facilities
Meditation Centre
Kanvashram has two large air-conditioned Mediation Halls. The first Hall is built 5 feet below ground level and the second Hall is located right above it. Due to its moderate temperature, the air-conditioners are seldom used. The Upper Hall offers a scenic view of Nature and experience of breathing fresh, pollution-free air.
Panchakarma & ShetKarma Centre
Kanvashram has a Panchkarma & ShetKarma Centre where Ayurvedic panchkarma is done. The facility has designated areas for men and women that offer privacy during the treatment. The entire program is administered by a team of experienced doctors under the watchful guidance of Yogiraj.
Kanva Guest House
Kanvashram has a guest house with forty self-contained rooms that have a kitchen and an attached bathroom and offers all the modern amenities to visitors. However, due to its popularity amongst regular patrons, visitors are advised to make prior reservation via e-mail or phone.
Bheem Dining Hall
Kanvashram has a large Dining Hall that can seat 100 people. The food served is Satvik (pure vegetarian) and made primarily from organic products. For those who visit Kanvashram for medical treatment the meals are cooked as prescribed by the doctor for individual patient.
Krishna Gowshala
The facility includes a Cow-shed and Farm. The usage of any chemical, pesticide or insecticide is strictly forbidden. The food and fodder are all organic. All the produce including milk and butter are for internal consumption only as the ashram practices healthy life living through a healthy diet.
Gymnasium
Kanvashram has a state-of-the-art Gymnasium.
Bheem Swimming Pool
Swimming is a good exercise to keep the body healthy and fit. Kanvashram boasts of a large swimming pool that is open to the inmates.
Kanvashram - Holy & Historical significance
A Siddh Peeth of Rishi Kanva, Kanvashram is a holy land where Rishis or Sages like Vishwamitra and Kanva meditated for several years. Surrounded by the serene natural beauty and forest, Kanvashram has its existence since 5500 years. As per legend, Sage Viswamitra’s intense meditation made King of Gods, Indra feel insecure. Indra, then sent heavenly damsel Menaka to distract Rishi Vishwamitra. Menaka succeeded in disrupting Vishwamitra’s meditation and subsequently gave birth to a daughter, Shakuntala. Both the parents left little Shakuntala in the care of Rishi Kanva, who performed long meditation at the ashram. Thus, the place got the name Kanv-ashram.
After Shakuntala grew up, she married Dushyant, King of Hastinapur and gave birth to a son, Bharat on the banks of River Malini. A small temple exists where Bharat was born. Bharat grew up and studied in Kanvashram. Our country was named Bharat after him.
Nearby local attractions include Malini barrage, Sahastradhara Falls, Bharat Temple, Siddhbali Temple, Durga Temple, AamDali, Sher Ghaati, Sitamuth, BrahmKund, Lansdowne, Pauri, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri etc.
Kanvashram celebrates the first day of spring, "Vasantotsav" a 5-day festival with great pomp and gaiety.
Kanvashram is 14 kms from Gate of Garhwal - Kothdwar and is well connected by road.
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