Vows Preparation Course

Begins September 30

7:00 - 8:30 pm (Eastern Time)

Online

Study and practice the yamas and niyamas, yoga's lifestyle practices. We focus on a new one every two weeks, in preparation for possibly taking vows to live a yogic lifestyle, following these practices along with others. Together, these practices turn your life into a beam of Consciousness, focused on the hightest, aiming for enlightenment in this lifetime.

Click here for more information. Then begin the process with your application, followed by an interview with Gurudevi's. Her approval is required for admission to this training.

This online course is offered annually for candidates to explore their interest in taking vows with Svaroopa^® Vidya Ashram. Here you will to clarify your commitment and your goal, as well as to prepare for our Vows Retreats in early July.

TAUGHT BY

Gurudevi Nirmalananda & Swami Samvidaananda

DETAILS

Prerequisite 

Shishya Member and Monthly Donor Member.

In addition, you must submit your application and have an interview with Gurudevi. These help you determine your interest in the course, plus you must be formally approved and invited to enroll. Click here for application.

Other prerequisites depend on the level of vow you are taking - click here for more information.

Dates & Times

Tuesday September 30 2025 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm (Eastern Time)

Tuesday October 14 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Tuesday October 28 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Tuesday November 11 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Tuesday November 25 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Tuesday December 9 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm

*Dates in 2026 to be announced

Location

Online 

These are discussion calls, thus they are not recorded.

Course Confirmation Date

September 25 2025

We confirm the course on or before this date, when we have enough enrollments to confirm. Early rates are available until this date. We will email you with the latest updates.

Tuition

Early Rate (on or before September 25 2025): Members* $811.00

Standard Rate: $981.00

*Memberships that qualify for the discounted early rate: SATYA, Monthly Donor

Vowed Order members receive a 40% re-take discount.

No Scholarships are available. You may study with Swami Nirmalananda without taking vows, in other phone courses as well as free programs, and retreats and professional trainings, plus our many online Freebies.

More Info

Our Enrollment Advisors will be happy to connect with you and answer any questions - programs@svaroopayoga.org or 610.806.2119