Gurudev Shri Amritji
Gurudev Shri Amritji is the first disciple to bring the sacred teachings of the Lord Lakulish (Shiva) and Kripalu Lineage to the West in 1960. Gurudev was personally empowered to give shaktipat by his Guru Swami Shri Kripalvanada. In 1970 Gurudev experienced a spontaneous awakening of the Soul Being Presence that I AM. This was reinforced by a three month meditation retreat in silence and seclusion. He emerged as a spiritual master embodying the rare capacity to transmit profound healing and transformative prana Shakti through energetic transmission. He discovered the body is the book of secrets; it is the temple of prana Shakti, and heart is the center of Shiva consciousness. Gurudev is repeatedly honored by prestigious organizations and world-renowned authorities in the East and West. You can learn more about Gurudev Shri Amritji at https://amritji.org
He comes from an ancient lineage of energetic transmission and his teachings have ignited the fire that began the initial renaissance of yoga in the 20th century. For more information visit Amrityoga.org and Amritji.org
Events with Gurudev Shri Amritji
I AM Yoga® Teacher Training Certification (Online Self Study)Open Dates
Authentic Yoga for Life Mastery Online Self Study portion. IMPORTANT: Certificate of Completion and Manuals are provided digitally for your reference and to print at your own cost. Manuals can also be ordered separately. Once you register for this course, a free account will be created for you (if you don’t already have one) inside of our ecourses.amrityoga.org system and the digital version of this course will be assigned to your user account. This is where you will: a. Reference your digital Manual b. Print or Order your Manual c. Complete your assignments and submit your homework d. Receive your certificate upon successful completion of the course and assignments
800 Hour I AM Yoga Therapy™ Professional Training ApplicationOpen Dates
IMPORTANT Pre-Qualification Notes Thank you for your interest in our 800 Hour Yoga Therapy™ Professional Training. You will receive notice of acceptance or denial of admittance into this program within 60-days of submitting this application. Upon approval you will be registered for the 800 Hour I AM Yoga Therapy™ Professional Training. If you are accepted into the program our Program Director will reach out to you for an interview to discuss your learning objectives, order of taking the Modules and be available to answer questions. Start Date of Enrollment: This training takes a minimum of two years and a maximum of 4 years to complete. The start date for you enrollment would be as soon as your application is accepted. Upon acceptance of the application form the clock will start on the time period for completion of the 800 Hour I AM Yoga Therapy™ Professional Training and you will have 4…
500 Hour I AM Yoga® Teacher PathwayOpen Dates
Our 500-Hour I AM Yoga® Teacher Pathway is the most immersive, powerful, and in-depth yoga teacher training experience available. We take all the way from 0-100 in your understanding and experience of yoga through an authentic apprenticeship in an ancient kundalini-tantra yoga lineage. Our curriculum meets current Yoga Alliance standards for RYS-500 yoga schools. Once complete the required courses, you will be eligible to apply for the Yoga Alliance® RYT-500 designation. The following intensive courses comprise the 500-Hour I AM Yoga® Teacher Pathway: I AM Yoga® Teacher Training: The Posture of Consciousness – 20 days, 200 hours I AM Yoga Nidra™ Professional Training: The Art of Transformational Sleep – 10 days, 100 hours I AM Yoga® Advanced Training: Meditation in Motion – 20 days, 200 hours Upon registering for this program application you will receive an email with a list of upcoming courses in the 500 hour curriculum and a 100% discount code you can apply…
300 Hour I AM Yoga® Teacher PathwayOpen Dates
Our 300-Hour I AM Yoga® Teacher Pathway will take your practice yoga and meditation to new depths of personal understand and experience. We take practitioners from all traditions and provide access to an authentic apprenticeship in an ancient kundalini-tantra yoga lineage. Our curriculum meets current Yoga Alliance standards for RYS-300 yoga schools. Once complete the required courses, you will be eligible to apply for the Yoga Alliance® RYT-300 designation. The following intensive courses comprise the 300-Hour I AM Yoga® Teacher Pathway: I AM Yoga Nidra™ Professional Training: The Art of Transformational Sleep – 10 days, 100 hours I AM Yoga® Advanced Training: Meditation in Motion – 20 days, 200 hours Upon registering through this application you will receive an email with a list of upcoming courses in the 300 hour curriculum and a 100% discount code you can apply to the core training modules that comprise the 300 hour pathway. You will only need to pay…
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August 22 - 26, 2024
September 3 - 8, 2024
I AM Yoga® 2026 Teacher TrainingJune 10 - 14, 2026
September 23 - 27, 2026
November 12 - 15, 2026
I AM Yoga® 200-Hour Teacher Training with Gurudev Shri Amritji & Nirali Lauren McCrea Click Here to speak with Nirali! In a time when yoga has become widely accessible, what often is missing is not technique, but depth. Across studios, trainings and streaming platforms, there is no shortage of poses, breathing methods, or meditation practices. Yet the innermost transformational dimension of yoga is rarely discussed, let alone transmitted. I AM Yoga® Teacher Training offers something different. Rooted in decades of refinement, guided by world class teachers, and grounded in authentic yogic tradition, this intensive moves beyond learning what to practice and into discovering how to practice in a way that genuinely actualizes lasting peace, clarity, and integration. Through direct experience, you learn to access the intelligence of the body, the flow of prana, and the meditative awareness that begins to transform how you perceive and respond to life. As this…
Inner Healing Immersion: Private Spiritual RetreatAugust 12 - 16, 2026
Inner Healing Immersion Private Spiritual Retreat This retreat is an invitation to step out of the momentum of daily life, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and allow space for deeper healing and transformation to unfold naturally. Whether you have explored personal growth or therapy and sense something deeper remains held within the body, feel called to pause and reconnect with your inner guidance, or are a teacher seeking time to deepen your own practice, this retreat offers a supportive environment for profound inner work. About the Retreat Features: Consultation with Danielle before your arrival to customize your retreat Six 90–120 minute personalized Yoga Therapy sessions, offered 1-2 times daily Personalized Yoga Nidra recording to support continued integration after the retreat In-depth discussions and teachings with Danielle exploring the Integrative Amrit Method Time for nature walks and visits to the nearby springs Two Darshan community gatherings with Gurudev Shri Amritji* Personal…
I AM Reiki: I & II Certification TrainingAugust 27 - 30, 2026
I AM Reiki is a return to the core of Reiki as an enlightenment path. Reiki Levels 1 and 2—focused on self-healing and the facilitation of healing for others—serve as a gateway to the deeper path of spiritual transformation. These foundational stages support the mind and body in becoming aware of what lies beneath the surface, allowing for the acknowledgment and release of core wounds. Healing is therefore not separate from the spiritual path—it is the essential gateway to Reiki’s power of transformation. Once awakened through self-attunement, Reiki is akin to the kundalini energy. This evolutionary potential lies dormant at the base of the spine in all human beings. To the extent that we intentionally acknowledge and heal our past reactive wounds, this empowering energy begins to awaken and ascend as light through the seven major chakras. Each chakra must be prepared through intentional healing for the inner journey of transformation—from…
September Community Overnight RetreatSeptember 5 - 6, 2026
Community Overnight Retreat September 5-6, 2026 Salt Springs, FL – Forest Side Campus Includes all sessions, lodging, dinner and breakfast Retreat Schedule: Saturday 3:00pm-4:00pm Registration/check-in 5:00pm-6:00pm Satsang with Chandrakant 6:00pm-7:00pm Vegetarian Buffet Dinner 7:30pm-8:30pm Evening Session Sunday 8:00am-9:00am Breakfast 9:10am-10:30am All Levels Meditative I AM Yoga Class with Nirali 11:00am-12:00pm Darshan with Gurudev 12:00pm-12:30pm Check-Out
Inner Healing Immersion: Private Spiritual RetreatSeptember 16 - 20, 2026
Inner Healing Immersion Private Spiritual Retreat This retreat is an invitation to step out of the momentum of daily life, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and allow space for deeper healing and transformation to unfold naturally. Whether you have explored personal growth or therapy and sense something deeper remains held within the body, feel called to pause and reconnect with your inner guidance, or are a teacher seeking time to deepen your own practice, this retreat offers a supportive environment for profound inner work. About the Retreat Features: Consultation with Danielle before your arrival to customize your retreat Six 90–120 minute personalized Yoga Therapy sessions, offered 1-2 times daily Personalized Yoga Nidra recording to support continued integration after the retreat In-depth discussions and teachings with Danielle exploring the Integrative Amrit Method Time for nature walks and visits to the nearby springs Two Darshan community gatherings with Gurudev Shri Amritji* Personal…
Palm Harbor: Enter the Zero Stress ZoneSeptember 19, 2026
Enter the Zero Stress Zone with Gurudev Shri Amritji 9:00am-3:00pm Unity Church Palm Harbor 1960 Tampa Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34683 Saturday, September 19, 2026 8:30-9:00 Registration 9:00-10:15 Yoga Nidra Sound Bath 10:30-12:00 Darshan, Meditation and Q&A with Gurudev 12:00-1:00 Break 1:00-1:45 Meditative Yoga with Nirali 2:00-3:00 Darshan and Q&A with Gurudev Join us for a transformative experience Featuring: Immersive discourses with Gurudev Shri Amritji Meditation & Healing Energetic Transmission with Gurudev Shri Amritji All levels Yoga & Yoga Nidra Practical & applied yogic wisdom for modern living Benefits: Techniques to break free from the grip of mental and emotional challenges by learning how to interrupt old patterns and ways of thinking Elevate your overall health & sleep quality through modern applications of applied yogic wisdom through Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras Heal emotional wounds and release stressful memories from the past, paving the way for emotional well-being Tap into your own…
I AM Yoga® Immersion Retreat- Exploring the 8 Limbs of YogaSeptember 23 - 27, 2026
Exploring the 8 Limbs of Yoga with Gurudev Shri Amritji and Nirali Lauren McCrea *Meets Yoga Alliance 200 Hour Certification requirements In these times, yoga has become massively popular. Ancient practices previously unknown to the western world have become ubiquitous and mainstream. Once carefully kept secrets are now easily available. In modern yoga practice, what’s missing is not technique; we know what to do and where to learn more. What’s missing is how to approach yoga in a way that progressively awakens the experiential depths of peace and integration it was born to unearth within each one of us. This Immersion Retreat is an entry point for you to access the mysterious depths of yoga and experience its authentic origins. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are among the most extraordinary works ever written on the science of human transformation. Composed more than 2,500 years ago, these 196 concise sutras offer timeless insight…
Gurudev Shri Amritji's 94th BirthdayOctober 2 - 4, 2026
An occasion not to be missed… Gurudev is turning 94 this year! Celebrate with us through daily darshan, sadhana, ecstatic celebration, community and much more. Friday 6:00pm-7:00pm Event Registration 7:00pm-9:00pm Kirtan & Darshan with Gurudev Saturday: 8:30am-9:30am Morning Sadhana 10:00am-12:00pm Kirtan & Darshan with Gurudev 2:30pm-4:00pm Afternoon Session 6:00pm-7:00pm Reception 7:00pm-9:00pm Ecstatic Kirtan Sunday 8:30am-9:30am Morning Sadhana 10:00am-12:00pm Kirtan & Darshan with Gurudev Coming from out of town? How to Book Lodging (not included in price): 1. Ocala Hilton 3600 SW 36th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474 Call to book: 352-854-1400, OR Book Online: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ocfohhf-hilton-ocala/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-HI-OCFOHHF&y_source=1_MTIyMDg4MC03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D 2. Ocala La Quinta Budget Friendly, Next Door Two Minute Walk from the Hilton 3530 SW 36th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474 Call to book: 352-862-1137 Book Online: https://www.guestreservations.com/la-quinta-inn-suites-ocala/booking?gclid=CjwKCAiAleOeBhBdEiwAfgmXfzRq8dTvVPSG5MdoFVCiUox1aAZW0YEJU6XIdZNNVlWdZf88P0b63xoCqIgQAvD_BwE Please note: 1. At the advice of the hotel, we do not have a designated room-block for our event. This is because room-rates fluctuate from day to…
October Community Overnight RetreatOctober 3 - 4, 2026
Community Overnight Retreat October 3-4, 2026 Salt Springs, FL – Forest Side Campus Includes all sessions, lodging, dinner and breakfast Retreat Schedule: Saturday 3:00pm-4:00pm Registration/check-in 5:00pm-6:00pm Satsang with Chandrakant 6:00pm-7:00pm Vegetarian Buffet Dinner 7:30pm-8:30pm Evening Session Sunday 8:00am-9:00am Breakfast 9:10am-10:30am All Levels Meditative I AM Yoga Class with Nirali 11:00am-12:00pm Darshan with Gurudev 12:00pm-12:30pm Check-Out
October 21 - 25, 2026
Lineage of Light: Initiation RetreatOctober 23 - 25, 2026
Lineage of Light Initiation with Gurudev Salt Springs, FL – Forest Side Campus $599 and includes all meals. This retreat is unique because… It will be much smaller than other initiation opportunities we’ve held in the past and is limited to 18 participants. The small gathering allows for direct connection with Gurudev, energetic sadhana, the privacy of our reflective and serene ashram where Gurudev dwells, vibrant healthy meals and a close community of sincere seekers. This is a rare occasion to… practice, study and receive energetic transmission directly from Gurudev Shri Amritji, a living yoga mystic. This initiation will invite you to awaken the timeless presence of God or Guru within. You will receive the Guru mantra. You will be connecting and invoking the energetic non-mental presence of masters as invisible guides to provide protection and guidance in your life and your journey within. In the kundalini [tantric] lineage of…
November Community Overnight RetreatNovember 7 - 8, 2026
Community Overnight Retreat November 7-8, 2026 Salt Springs, FL – Forest Side Campus Includes all sessions, lodging, dinner and breakfast Retreat Schedule: Saturday 3:00pm-4:00pm Registration/check-in 5:00pm-6:00pm Satsang with Chandrakant 6:00pm-7:00pm Vegetarian Buffet Dinner 7:30pm-8:30pm Evening Session Sunday 8:00am-9:00am Breakfast 9:10am-10:30am All Levels Meditative I AM Yoga Class with Nirali 11:00am-12:00pm Darshan with Gurudev 12:00pm-12:30pm Check-Out
Inner Healing Immersion: Private Spiritual RetreatNovember 11 - 15, 2026
Inner Healing Immersion Private Spiritual Retreat This retreat is an invitation to step out of the momentum of daily life, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and allow space for deeper healing and transformation to unfold naturally. Whether you have explored personal growth or therapy and sense something deeper remains held within the body, feel called to pause and reconnect with your inner guidance, or are a teacher seeking time to deepen your own practice, this retreat offers a supportive environment for profound inner work. About the Retreat Features: Consultation with Danielle before your arrival to customize your retreat Six 90–120 minute personalized Yoga Therapy sessions, offered 1-2 times daily Personalized Yoga Nidra recording to support continued integration after the retreat In-depth discussions and teachings with Danielle exploring the Integrative Amrit Method Time for nature walks and visits to the nearby springs Two Darshan community gatherings with Gurudev Shri Amritji* Personal…
Return to Self: A Spiritual Lifestyle RetreatNovember 11 - 15, 2026
Return to Self: A Spiritual Lifestyle Retreat With Gurudev Shri Amritji, Nirali & Danielle This retreat is an invitation to immerse yourself in the Integrative Amrit Methods (IAM) and truly experience what it means to live a spiritual lifestyle. Whether you are curious to explore this ancient wisdom for the first time, have trained with us before and are craving space to simply soak in these teachings again, or just need to step away from the demands of daily life, this retreat offers a supportive environment for you to pause and reconnect with your true Self. Features Morning I AM Yoga® – All levels, meditation-based and energy-infused Darshan with Gurudev Shri Amritji — daily discussions on how these ancient teachings offer real peace in modern times Teachings and practical exercises for applying eastern wisdom to the challenges of work, family, and daily life Hands-on Ayurvedic cooking instruction each evening —…
I AM Yoga® Teacher Training Certification (In-Person)November 12 - 15, 2026
Authentic Yoga for Life Mastery In-person portion. Features: Daily Darshan with Gurudev Energetic Transmission & Meditation Guided Practices & Daily Sadhana In-Depth Teachings with Nirali Our techniques go beyond poses, breathing sequences, or meditation practices. They are steeped in authentic yogic tradition, yet remain cutting-edge. They revolutionize how you practice – regardless of what you practice. They transform intellectual knowledge into direct energetic experience. Modern yoga teaches you what to practice; we teach you how. What You Will Gain Resilience & Stress Relief: Break free from stress and cultivate balance and strength. Nervous System Regulation: Restore and optimize your nervous system. Physical Vitality: Boost flexibility, strength, and energy. Meditation in Motion®: Seamlessly integrate movement and meditation for authentic alignment. This transformative immersion provides a life-long foundation for both aspiring and advanced practitioners. Whether you want to deepen your practice or begin a profound yoga journey, this program empowers you to…
November 12 - 15, 2026
December Community Overnight RetreatDecember 12 - 13, 2026
Community Overnight Retreat December 12-13, 2026 Salt Springs, FL – Forest Side Campus Includes all sessions, lodging, dinner and breakfast Retreat Schedule: Saturday 3:00pm-4:00pm Registration/check-in 5:00pm-6:00pm Satsang with Chandrakant 6:00pm-7:00pm Vegetarian Buffet Dinner 7:30pm-8:30pm Evening Session Sunday 8:00am-9:00am Breakfast 9:10am-10:30am All Levels Meditative I AM Yoga Class with Nirali 11:00am-12:00pm Darshan with Gurudev 12:00pm-12:30pm Check-Out
I AM Yoga® Immersion RetreatMay 12 - 16, 2027
Energize Your Yoga Practice In these times, yoga has become massively popular. Ancient practices previously unknown to the Western World have become ubiquitous and mainstream. What were once carefully kept secrets are now easily available. In modern yoga practice, what’s missing is not technique; we know what to do and where to learn more. What’s missing is how to approach the practice of yoga in a way that progressively awakens the experiential depths of peace and integration which it was born to unearth within each one of us. “Yoga is not a practice that you do. It’s an experience that you have.” ~ Gurudev Shri Amrtji Whether you are looking to deepen and energize your current practice or are seeking the guidance necessary to begin a profound yoga journey, this program provides a life-long foundation for you to practice from. Training in the I AM Yoga® tradition provides master level guidance suited for every-body. Throughout…
I AM Yoga Therapy™ I: Body Psychology TrainingJuly 28 - August 1, 2027
Body Psychology Training I AM Yoga Therapy I A Psychosomatic Approach to Yoga Therapy What do you say to yourself every day? Did you know your body hears it? Through lecture, guided experience, and Yoga Therapy classes, this training offers you a chance to truly listen to what your body has been telling you. Discover how the posture of the body reflects the posture of the mind. Gain insight into the deeper meaning of physical conditions and their messages. Explore a psychosomatic approach to Yoga Therapy that benefits both you and those you serve. What is I AM Yoga Therapy™? I AM Yoga Therapy™ focuses on the relationship between the body and the mind. Our muscles hold physical stress, emotional patterns, injuries, and trauma. This method uses slow, deliberate, and gentle movements to restore function, free frozen experiences, and awaken the body’s natural healing intelligence. Touch-Free Certification Learn specific and immediately useful tools to release…
I AM Yoga Nidra™ Immersion RetreatAugust 4 - 8, 2027
I AM Yoga Nidra™ Immersion Retreat Ideal for those who want to explore the power of Yoga Nidra and experience entry into Zero Stress Zone. This immersion provides in-depth information and personal experience of this transformative technique. Day by day, you will see how old baggage and repetitive thinking patterns affect your life, health and wellbeing. With intention and the five tools of Yoga Nidra you will learn how to use this simple sleep-based meditation technique to profoundly heal and restore the body’s reserves and unburden your life. Create a body and brain with greater resilience to stress-producing situations Boost the body’s healing potential Release chronic tension Pay off sleep debt Learn skills to master the demands of life Combine the Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation with Deep Relaxation You will be able to reshape your life with one of the simplest, most profound techniques ever created. To promote lasting shifts…
I AM Yoga Therapy™ II: Hands-On CertificationAugust 31 - September 7, 2027
Prerequisite: I AM Yoga Therapy I: Touch-Free Certification I AM Yoga Therapy™ II: Hands on Techniques Body Psychology Training I AM Yoga Therapy II is a continuation of I AM Yoga Therapy I and is part of Module 3 of the 800-Hour track. Need to take I AM Yoga Therapy I? You can attend Part I self-paced online and Part II live and in person. Click on the registration and choose both modules. Yoga Therapy II: Hands on Techniques Learn advanced techniques of yoga therapy to physically support and coach your client through body limitations and psychosomatic tensions. Remove struggle and help your client receive maximum opening and benefit in assisted variations of classical yoga poses. These techniques enhance the effect of physical poses and support emotional integration – especially when combined with our unique coaching methods. The methods of yoga therapy you learn here work at a deeper layer than traditional yoga therapy,…
I AM Yoga Nidra™ Advanced TrainingSeptember 22 - 26, 2027
Prerequisite: I AM Yoga Nidra™ Professional Training I AM Yoga Nidra: Advanced Certification Discover the ancient esoteric roots of Yoga Nidra Sleep Meditation If you have been wanting to deepen your practice and delivery through appropriate interpretation and comprehension of Scriptural Study, as well as receiving expanded teachings on esoteric yogic anatomy, this advanced course is for you! The I AM Yoga Nidra™ Advanced Training effects a quantum leap into the hidden teachings of the Upanishads, the Yoga Sutras, the origins of Yoga Nidra, as well as rare teachings from our lineage– all of which will allow you to cultivate an even more profound grasp of the influence, scope, and applications of this practice. You will enhance your knowledge of the Koshas, their functions, and how they can be nourished and strengthened through the practice of Yoga Nidra. Through scriptural study, you will gain a deeper appreciation of the immensity…