FAQ – Post Registration

Visit the registration page to register for the program.
This registration form does not include payment. Once you register online, you will receive an email
with payment details.
Payment methods
Credit Cards
Wire transfer
Cashier’s Check
Payment Confirmation email – Confirms the payment you initiated.
Note: You can make payments in multiple installments, or you are welcome to make the entire payment. Also, first installment can be paid via Cashier’s check and second installment through wire transfer.
Make sure all your payments reach us on or before the registration deadline (15 days before the start of the program).
Program Disclaimer:
Admission to the program is made solely at the discretion of Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam. Your registration does not guarantee admission to the program. Any violation of the code of conduct required in the Ashram may result in termination from the program at any time.

All participants are required to complete the payment by the registration end date. If you wish to pay any outstanding balance upon arrival at the Ashram, please note that you will be solely responsible for making these arrangements. We cannot assure accommodation or meals or any such arrangements if you are not able to pay the balance of your payment for whatever reason. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you complete your payment before arriving in Bidadi.
It is important that you clarify and finalize your payment details before leaving for India to avoid any confusion, delays and disappointments.
For more information, please contact IA Support Team:
USA / CANADA
Please contact: Ma Praba
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-265-3386 or 909-908-8080
INDIA/OTHER COUNTRIES:
Please contact: Ma Shantatma
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91 77609 82230

If for any reason a customer is unable to attend the Inner Awakening/eN-Genius program, the customer can request that their program payment be applied towards a future Inner Awakening/eN-Genius program within one year of original payment. However, there are No refunds.
All such requests must be emailed, along with original email payment receipt to [email protected]. Inner Awakening/eN-Genius payment transfer requests occurring after the first day of the Inner Awakening/eN-Genius program will not be eligible to transfer payment to a future Inner Awakening/eN-Genius program. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or for more information.

A visa is required for entering the country if you are not a holder of a valid Indian Passport.
Who should be listed as the references in India on the visa application form?
For references in India:
Ma Shantatma
Phone: +91 77609 82230
Address:
Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam
Nithyanandapuri Off Mysore Road,
Bidadi, Bangalore District – 562 109,
Karnataka, INDIA

Traveller’s checks are considered the safest way of carrying money while traveling. Converting traveller’s checks to Indian Rupees (INR) in India is advisable since all commercial transactions are mostly in INR.
Credit cards are also a good way, and relatively safe. They are useful for shopping inside the Ashram and in most cities. They are not useful for taxis and some other basic things.

Foreign currency can be converted at the official money exchange counters inside the airport. In addition, foreign currency exchange is available at the Ashram. Please inquire at the Welcome Center (reception area) where arrangements will be made for money exchange.

It is not recommended to carry more than $1500 US for the 21-day IA Program. As most of the basic requirements for food and accommodation are provided, please have enough money for expenses such as:
International phone calls made at the paid phone booth.
Any purchases made at the Life Bliss Galleria (Visa /MasterCard also accepted)
Taxi service from and to the airport
Any other personal shopping.

The bank nearest to the Ashram is in Bidadi which is approximately 15 minutes away. Bengaluru (Bangalore) city is approximately 1 hour away. Please check with the Welcome Center (reception area) for more details.

Vaccinations and immunizations are not mandatory to enter the country or to attend the program. However, please seek your doctor’s advice regarding your need for vaccinations and immunizations and whether you are fit to travel to India before leaving the country. You may also refer to the Center for Disease Control website for traveler’s health information at http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx.

If you take prescription medications or are on continued medication, please bring enough supply to cover your entire time away. Do not discontinue or disrupt any ongoing medication schedule. It is advisable to carry medication for any situation that you anticipate due to change in place, weather and food.
You may want to include:
Vitamins or electrolytes (e.g. powdered Vitamin C or electrolytes that dissolve in water)
Tylenol, Advil, fiber supplement (Metamucil), laxatives, Imodium (or anti-diarrhea), Tums, Aspirin, cold/flu medicines, cough drops (if you use any of these types of medicines)
Essential oils (such as oregano oil, colloidal silver, tea tree oil, lavender) if you use these.
Please note: For legal reasons any medicines used for treatment of fever, cough, cold, flu, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, allergies, electrolyte imbalance, and vitamin deficiency etc …will not be available at the convenience store located on-site. Please bring these medicines with you or you may purchase these types of medicines from Bidadi. Please also be aware that it may take time to acquire these medicines from Bidadi. Hence, treatment of your condition could be delayed. To avoid any inconvenience, please plan accordingly.

Arriving a day ahead of the start date of the program will give you enough time to rest, unpack and familiarize yourself with the Ashram.

Fly into Bengaluru International Airport (Bangalore).
Note: Please enter your flight details in the travel planner link which will be sent to you. Please ensure this is done a few days prior to your flight departure date.

Yes, most of the international flights arrive late in the night or early in the morning. The Ashram will be prepared to receive you.

You can either get the airport taxi yourself or request in the travel planner to be met at the airport.  This is preferable if this is your first trip to India or the ashram.  An ashram volunteer holding an IA placard with Swamiji’s picture will wait for you at the airport exit door. He will then arrange for your taxi.   Taxi fare is around 1500 rupees. Please have 2000 rupees handy for the taxi fare.

The taxi driver will have been briefed to take you to the Dhyanapeetam Ashram. Please have the Dhyanapeetam address and telephone numbers of the Ashram reception and contact person with you.

Please check-in at the Welcome Center (reception area) to complete your registration and/or be assigned your accommodation.  You may have to have to complete registration the next day if you had arrived late at night or the early morning hours.

Shared rooms (up to 3-4 people) with attached bathroom for participant Level 2, Level 3 and Level 2+3 and dormitory (25-60 people) are available for participant level 1. Accommodations are allotted on a first come first serve basis based on the date of full payment of program.

Inner Awakeninng level1  (4 days)	stay one night before or one night after the program	Total 5 nights accommodation at no extra cost
Inner Awakenign Level 2 (10 days)	stay one night before AND one night after the program	Total 12 nights accommodation at no extra cost
Inner Awakening Level 3 (11 days)	stay one night before AND one night after the program	Total 13 nights accommodation at no extra cost
Inner Awakening Level 2+3 (21 days)	stay one night before AND one night after the program	Total 25 nights accommodation at no extra cost

Charges for Accommdation:
If you wish to stay longer at the ashram, in addition to the above mentioned complimentary stay period, you can do so based on availability.
1. dormitory accommdation – Rs. 500/- per night per person
2. Room Accommodation – Rs. 1000/- per person per bed per night
Kindly check on the availability by calling +91 80 2727 9999.
Men and women are housed in separate dormitories.

No, accommodation for all participants is shared.

Single-sized bunk beds are provided in the shared rooms. Dormitories have single upper and lower bunk beds. Each participant will be provided with bedding which includes one bed sheet, one pillowcase and a light blanket. You are encouraged to bring your own linens if you wish to have a top sheet or are sensitive or particular about your bed linen. Clean bed linens will be provided every few days.
**Towels are not provided. Please bring quick drying, thin towels.

Each participant who is staying at the Ashram will be given a locker to secure valuables. Please bring a medium sized lock for your locker. Alternatively, you may carry your valuables in a pouch / bag that is kept in your possession at all times and for which you are fully responsible.

Standard sized suitcases can be stored under the bed. Please bring locks (combination or key locks) to lock your suitcases.

In the shared rooms, there is an attached toilet and shower in each room. In the dorms, shared bathroom facilities are provided at the end of the hallway.   There are many individual shower stalls, toilet stalls and sinks.

As with shared accommodations, it is up to all to be considerate of others. However, if you are sensitive to noise, you may wish to bring earplugs and an eye band for sleeping.

Indian Sattvic and continental options will be available to all participants. Continental option includes food like salad. Indian Sattvic food is vegetarian food without onions or garlic. (eggs and meat will not be served at any time).
On your registration form, indicate any special diet requirements that you may have and we will try to accommodate you as best we can.
Note:If you required any special diet during the program, please e-mail to [email protected]

Filtered water for refilling of water bottles is provided at all times. You are advised to bring a water bottle as it is highly recommended that you drink plenty of water. Bottled/mineral water is also available for purchase at the convenience store located on-site.

You may bring electrical appliances like hair blow dryer, mobile phone chargers and other essentials. A voltage converter is needed to convert the power to 220 volts.  A wall plug adapter appropriate for India is also needed. The adaptor can be purchased at the convenience store located on-site.

Bringing a laptop, cell phone, mini DVD player or any other entertainment equipment is not advisable. However, if work or other commitments require you to check email, you may bring your own laptop. Please note that you must take complete responsibility of your property.

Wireless access to the internet is available. An internet café is also available for occasional use of the internet in the hall.

A pay phone service is available for long distance and local calling whereby you pay per use (pay by cash).

Maximum Minimum
Bangalore Weather in April 34°C / 93°F 22°C / 72°F
Bangalore Weather in July 28°C / 82°F 19°C / 66°F
Bangalore Weather in December 26°C / 79°F 16°C / 61°F
The city of Bangalore experiences very favorable weather throughout the year. The warmest month in Bangalore is April and the coldest month is January. Participants who are sensitive to the sun should wear sun block, hat and sunglasses for protection. Slight drizzle (light showers) can be anticipated.

Bring loose comfortable clothes that allow you to easily do yoga postures and meditations. Clothes made of cotton are conducive for warm or hot daytime temperatures. Please bring atleast 2 sets of black clothes for daily yoga sessions and white clothes for the regular meditation sessions.
A shawl, light cardigan or fleece jacket should be kept handy for the drop in temperature in the morning and evening or for rainy days. A small compact umbrella is useful.

In adherence to the Ashram dress code and with respect to the Vedic culture, men and women participants are not to wear tank tops, tube tops, shorts and hot pants. Please also refrain from wearing scooped necklines, transparent or tight-fitting clothing. Please dress modestly in clothing that covers your shoulders, midriff and legs to the ankles. Despite the climatic demands, your co-operation and understanding in this matter is highly appreciated.

Loose comfortable western clothing (track pants, t-shirts, long skirts, loose trousers) can be purchased in your city prior to departure.
Indian salwar-kameez (two-piece pajama-type outfits) and sari for women and the kurta /pajama-type two-piece outfit and dhoti for men may be purchased through your center’s Life Bliss Galleria (if available), or in the ashram or in local Indian stores.

A minimum of 7-8 sets of clothes to last through the week is highly recommended. Due to the warm temperature and perspiration, it is not hygienic to wear clothes more than once without washing.

Complimentary laundry service is provided. The drop off location and times will be announced. Clean clothes will be returned to your rooms at regular intervals. You will be required to hand-wash your undergarments and any delicate clothes. You may purchase laundry detergent and clothes pins from the on-site convenient store or you may bring detergent/pins of your preference with you
Please note that you will be required to mark your room number and IA ID number on the inside of your clothes using a permanent marker if using laundry service. With this in mind, you may want to bring clothes which you do not mind marking or hand wash your clothes.

Semi-covered, open, breathable and easy to slip-on and slip off footwear (e.g. flip flops, sports sandals, crocs) are recommended. Pack one pair of footwear as a back-up. Depending on individual preference and comfort, a pair of socks may also be included.

The routine is subject to change and cannot be guaranteed. You can expect the daily routine to start at 5 am with a session of Nithya Yoga/eN-Fitness conducted by Yogacharyas (Nithya Yoga ordained teachers). Morning satsang and breakfast follows. After which the first classroom session starts at approximately 10am. Typically two tea breaks, lunch and dinner are scheduled and the sessions will last until late night.

Three days of accommodation is free before and after the program. If you would like to extend your stay, you are welcome to do so but please make the necessary arrangements in advance with the Welcome Center (reception area). The continuation of the same accommodation arrangement is not guaranteed and is based on availability.

Please contact the Welcome Center (reception area) 2-3 days ahead of your departure date from India to arrange for taxi transportation.  Please allot adequate travel time to the airport including the mandatory 3 hours for check-in time at the airport.

To stay in the Ashram for a few extra days after the completion of the program, you are required to inform the Welcome Center (reception area) at the earliest time possible. There will be a charge for accommodations after the completion of the program if you are not volunteering.

Free accommodation is provided for all program participants 3 days before and after the program. However, if you want to stay longer or arriving earlier than that, please inform the IA support team by email ([email protected]) or when you arrive in the Ashram for the program.
In the event that you want to return for a few months after the program and volunteer at the Ashram, you must inform via email ([email protected]) of your intention.
Mention your skills and experience so that your volunteer opportunity can be matched appropriately.
Once the Ashram approves your request to volunteer, you will be required to complete the Volunteer Application form and provide your passport and visa information.