The Himalayan Institute, founded by Swami Rama in 1971, is a non-profit, international organization dedicated to yoga, meditation, spirituality, and holistic living. Rooted in the wisdom traditions of the Himalayan sages, it seeks to integrate Eastern yogic insight with Western scientific understanding, especially in the realms of health and psychology. Its headquarters are in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, and it maintains a global presence through additional centers and affiliated projects. At its heart, the Institute functions as both an educational and spiritual center, preserving a lineage while making it accessible to contemporary seekers.

The Institute’s work unfolds through a wide range of educational programs and trainings. These include yoga and meditation instruction, teacher training programs, and courses in yogic philosophy and related disciplines such as Ayurveda and breathwork. Retreats and spiritual workshops provide structured environments for intensive practice, allowing participants to explore systematic meditation, self-discipline, and inner awareness. Through such offerings, the Institute emphasizes practical methods for cultivating physical health, mental balance, and spiritual growth.

A significant dimension of the Himalayan Institute’s mission lies in holistic health and the science of living. Drawing on both Eastern and Western approaches, it offers Ayurvedic education and related wellness services that support stress reduction and overall well-being. This holistic orientation is not merely therapeutic but is framed as a pathway to deeper self-understanding and transformation. In this way, health is treated as an integrated expression of body, mind, and spirit, rather than as a purely physical concern.

The Institute also serves as a center for publications, educational materials, and broader outreach. Books and other resources on yoga, meditation, and spiritual practice help transmit the teachings of the Himalayan yoga tradition beyond the walls of its physical centers. Through its international activities and community initiatives, the Institute extends Swami Rama’s vision of uniting spiritual wisdom with practical daily living. Its enduring focus is on guiding seekers toward direct inner experience, grounded in the disciplined methods of the Himalayan lineage.