the Amrit Yoga Institute

is located in Salt Springs, Florida, amid the tranquil beauty of the Ocala National Forest on Lake Kerr, a spring-fed lake of nearly 3,000 acres. Beneath a canopy of towering Live Oaks, the six-acre campus features lush tropical gardens, stone decks and walkway, and a peaceful sand beach. The purpose of the Amrit Yoga Institute is to provide immersive education and energetic practices as inspired by the timeless wisdom and traditions of our lineage. We have developed and refined dependable tools to experientially access the transformative depths of yoga, regardless of geography or culture. We run programs year-round in service of our mission to bring authentic yogic wisdom to the world.

our vision

We hold a vision of a world in which humans live in harmonious interaction with themselves, each other and the world.

Our mission is to contribute to a global community dedicated to embodying and transmitting the authentic wisdom and experience of yoga to further the evolution of humanity.

The Amrit Yoga Institute is a non-profit 501(c)3 institution that provides education in fields of yoga, meditation and health living. We serve local, organic, vegetarian cuisine and currently participate in a energy plan that ensures all of our power needs come from renewable resources.

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authentic roots

The Integrative Amrit Methods are a unique distillation of ancient yogic secrets that were revealed by the renowned master of Kundalini Yoga, Swami Kripalu, to Amritji directly. He has since innovated practices that authentically maintain their mystical eastern roots while being accessible and relevant to the western psyche. Amritji is the first to bring the unique aspect of the inner, meditative dimension of yoga to the West and seemlessly incorporate it into a popular hatha yoga practice.

DISCOVER THE LINEAGE

a master of yoga

Our founder, Gurudev Shri Amritji (Yogi Amrit Desai) is one of a handful of gurus who came to America from India in the early 1960s. This wave began the initial Yoga craze that has grown into the massive and diverse Yoga practices we have worldwide today. Shri Amritji is one of the first arrivals and the last living guru from this initial wave, and a pioneer in bringing the authentic practices of Yoga to the West. He regularly gives lectures on yoga and meditation.

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Continuing the teachings

Having been raised in a yogic environment, Kamini Desai, PhD. has been practicing and teaching yoga throughout her entire life.

In recognition of her unwavering dedication and keen ability to communicate the ancient teachings of yoga, Gurudev Shri Amritji formally appointed Kamini as his successor in carrying the Lakulish Lineage forward. Considered an expert authority in Yoga Nidra, Kamini teaches and trains students professionally worldwide.

Today, she guides the direction for educational standards and curriculum development for I AM training programs.

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what we’re all about

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yoga & meditation

Our organization is in service of helping people change their lives through the integrative power of yoga & meditation

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immersive education

Our programs are full-day, all-in affairs that empower you with an in-depth experience of life as a meditation in motion

certification

You leave our training courses with an accredited professional certification from a world-renowned yoga institute

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kirtan & chanting

Yoga isn’t all standing in funny positions 🙂 We embrace the power of sound, mantra, & vibration as powerful tools for transformation

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global community

Connect with a global network of practitioners who are dedicated to theirs & your health and wellbeing

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health & wellbeing

The body is a temple and none of this stuff matters if we don’t care for it! We are committed to healing from within—together.

Amrit Yoga Institute

4.8

Based on 29 reviews

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Banjo’s World

03:12 23 Jan 22

This is a beautiful property and very peaceful but there is no yoga classes any longer so if you decide to stay, you... are on your own. I knew that going there so it’s not a complaint.read more

Carol Confino

01:06 14 Oct 21

My experience with the classes here was exceptional. Great teachers and such a rich tradition. I learned a lot not just... for teaching but also for my life.read more

Leosunstar

23:25 10 Aug 21

I am shocked to read the ONE negative review which is what came up first. Why discredit this beautiful place?I resided... at the Ashram in Lenox/Stockbridge Mass. (and prior to that in PA) for over 12 years and also became part of the ashram community in Salt Springs, Florida for several months. I can tell you this negative comment is full of lies - please ignore it and read all the other positive comments. I found Yogi Desai, his children Kamini and Malay, and most of the rest of the staff to be extremely accommodating, loving and kind individuals who truly serve the people who go to them..Gurudev (Yogi Desai) had a HUGE POSITIVE EFFECT on my life and I find his Ashrams to be a ''heaven on earth', well worth a visit IF you are sincerely looking for spiritual guidance as to how to take responsibility and change YOURSELF, instead of going through life blaming everyone and everything else for our unhappiness. This family is very special, they have a deep karmic connection with Spirit. When we immerse ourselves in this spiritual energy for any period of time, our demons surface so that we can choose to deal with them, or not. I feel I am a much happier and stronger person than when I first moved into that Ashram and I loved it, it was a truly amazing experience.Now I'll hit the sort button to bring up the best first!!!read more

April Qureshi

21:13 16 Jun 20

The teachers at the Amrit Yoga Institute are loving, caring and totally immersed in the yoga lifestyle. The ancient... teachings are transmitted with attention to detail and are delivered in a way that makes them applicable to our modern world. Yoga nidra training has changed my life for the better. I'm relaxed and able to deal with life issues without overreacting, clearing out past trauma and learning how to be in the moment and be with life as it happens, with ease and in the flow. I've been privileged to participate in the I AM Yoga Nidra certification and Kids programs as well as Meditation in Motion Immersion. John Vosler, Hasu Marney Coulter, Heather Indu Eilering, Ramdas Ormond, and Renu Diane Zagoria are wonderful people and teachers who have your best interests at heart. I felt supported and loved all along the way. Gurudev Shri Amritji and Yogeshwari Kamini Desai Ph.D. are brilliant leaders in the modern yoga world. This is THE PLACE to immerse yourself in yoga. I'll be back for the advanced Yoga Nidra training in the fall. Many blessings and many thanks! Darshanaread more

Carey Sir

23:15 13 Apr 20

Top Notch Training. I did the 10 day Yoga Nidra training--totally exceeded my expectations!

Jeannette Okie

22:03 11 Mar 20

I just completed the I AM Yoga Nidra Professional Training. It was an amazing experience. The quality of the course and... all the teachers are indeed outstanding. The teachings are a blessing and the clarity with which they are shared is just beautiful. True yoga the way it was meant to be.read more

Lenora Morse

18:07 20 Feb 20

All.of.it. come see for yourself 🙏

Beth Falkenhagen

14:45 17 Feb 20

This place is the real deal. Gurudev and his daughter, Kamini, have spent their lives teaching and living yoga with... love, passion, and sincerity. If you are serious about understanding the practice of yoga, the techniques, the history, the theories, the philosophy any of their workshops will serve you well.read more

Marie Lynah

00:27 02 Feb 20

For the price, this is a nice place. The spartan rooms are comfortable and clean and the vegetarian food was mostly... delicious- heavy on the salt. We didn't come for a program, but rather to enjoy the yoga retreat and massage services, and beautiful property. Shortly before arriving I learned that we were not allowed to attend any of the yoga classes, the only yoga space was reserved for the weekend. They suggested as an alternative I could take a mat to the dock and do my own practice. If the weather was nicer that may have been an option. I didn't come to a yoga retreat center to do a private practice. At the very least I would have hoped for a side room or yurt or gazebo, but definitely expected to have the opportunity to attend at least one class during our 3 days. As an additional sour note, our rooms were across a highway from the main buildings, I would have loved a better path along side it rather than walking through mud and grass. Maybe some creative landscaping to block some of the noise from the local bar and dogs barking.I do have to say the nearby salt springs were lovely. Overall it seems a better choice to come here for a program.read more

Yvette Sechrist McGlasson

13:41 29 Oct 19

There is something profoundly peaceful about the Amrit Yoga Institute, not just for discovering the inner practice of... yoga, meditation or that it's a nurturing place to do that deep inner dive, peeling back the layers of daily life in "the big city" in order to reveal our true nature. No matter what your background or belief system, the moment you step onto the grounds, you can feel the reverence and a hush falls upon your shoulders. You are in the heart of the Ocala National forest, embraced by towering trees, plenty of wild life including the hooting owls at night ... I encourage anyone who has a desire to know the Divine within, enter and explore.read more

Ilana Melgarejo

18:30 18 Aug 19

This is truly one of the most beautiful piece of property on the planet. Situated right on lake Kerr. Many places to... sit and enjoy the gardens, butterflies, and other wild life. Peaceful and enjoy sacred silence from 10 p.m. until 9 a.m.The programs are thought with a heart centered perspective from well educated individuals.The food is phenomenal 👌read more

Sonya Hanlin

01:55 29 May 19

The teachings of Amrit yoga have transformed my life. Through the Amrit method of yoga therapy I was able to heal from... 20+ years of major depression and anxiety. The trainings offered are profound and take you to the truth of who you are. The Amrit Yoga Institute is a sanctuary of peace and healing. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to make true transformation in their life.read more

Scott Arena

01:43 07 Apr 15

Simply the most profound training's I have ever experience. I am so grateful for the teachings and learning the ability... to live more free and outside of my pre-programmed habitual past. I have stopped doing so many of the things that I habitually did because it was what everyone else was doing, or because it was socially conditioned into me or because I was being driven by lack. I am now much more free to act in accordance with the natural intelligence of the universe! Thank you!read more

Vincent Dowd

20:15 08 Sep 14

I had taken yoga since 2003 and thought yoga was about poses (Asana). I knew there was some pieces missing in Western... Yoga- but boy I did not know the pieces that were missing were basically the engine to the car. Amrit Yoga uses the Integrative Amrit Method ( I AM) which allows one to find and reconnect with the true essence of "I" The location is on a serene lake and beautiful place with a deer that comes up and lets you pet it. You rediscover yourself through these teachings and to have an original Guru be part of the teachings put this far and ahead of other programs. I would say if you want to learn more about you and to find the true state of bliss we so tern for go to Amrit Yoga.read more

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"the original spiritual depth that is missing from popular yoga"

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-State University of New York (2013), Homegrown Gurus

"ancient teachings[...] relevant to the entire world"

– Dr David Frawley

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