Online Application Form for ashram visit & Ashram Life Experience

All participants are expected to abide by the rules of the ashram, maintain the discipline, and also participate in the daily activities and seva.
Bihar School of Yoga reserves the right of admission to any training, program, or event.

A. Intended dates of visit

1. *Intended arrival date:

2. *Intended departure date:

3. *Purpose of visit:

3a. If Other, please write the purpose of visit:

B. Personal Information

1.* Recent passport size photo (file to be in jpg or jpeg format, max 5 MB)

2.* Full name:

3. Spiritual name (if any):

4 a. Diksha:

Mantra

Jignasu

Karma

Poorna

Nil

4 b. Diksha given by:

5. Gender:

Male

Female

Other

6 a. Date of birth:

6 b. Age in years:

7. Marital status:

Married

Unmarried

8. Present nationality:

9 a. Permanent Address (line 1):

9 b. Permanent Address (line 2):

9 c. City / State:

9 d. Post code / Pin code:

9 e. Country:

10. Email address:

11 a. Mobile number:

11 b. Home phone number:

12 a. In case of emergency, please contact:

12 b. Relation:

12 c. Email address:

12 d. Phone number:

C. Ashram Experience

1a.* Have you stayed at Munger ashram before?

Yes

No

b.* If yes, when did you last visit the Munger ashram,

i. Year:

ii. Month:

iii. Duration of visit:

iv. Purpose:

c. *If no, how do you know of Bihar School of Yoga, or are you referred by someone?

2a. *Have you visited other ashrams?

Yes

No

b.* If yes, please give details:

i. Year:

ii. Ashram name, location:

iii. Duration of stay:

iv. Activity / Involvement:

D. Social Activities:

1. List the skills you have to contribute in ashram activities:

2. Have you ever been convicted of any criminal offence? If yes, give details of offence and sentence.

Yes

No

E. Medical Details:

1.* Do you have any current physical health problems, allergies, illnesses or diseases? If yes, give full details.

Yes

No

2.* Have you suffered from any major illness in the past? If yes, give full details:

Yes

No

3.* Do you have any current mental or emotional health issues, i.e. anxiety, panic attacks, depression, etc.? If yes, give full details:

Yes

No

4.* Do you have a history of any mental health issues, i.e. anxiety, panic attacks, depression, etc.? If yes, please give full details:

Yes

No

5.* Are you taking any medication/s at present? If yes, give name and for what condition:

Yes

No

6.* Do you have any dietary restrictions? If yes, give full details.

Yes

No

F. Questionnaire for all Ashram Life Experience applicants:

Participating in the Ashram Life Experience at Bihar School of Yoga is a unique experience of the dynamic balance between head (intellect), heart (emotions) and hands (creative action) which takes one’s personal learning of yoga beyond the boundaries of the classroom, to experience living yoga in daily life.

The yogic lifestyle in the ashram is characterized by simplicity in accommodation, food, dress, communication, interactions and facilities. The basis of this atmosphere is seva (selfless service), sadhana (using every situation as a practice for growth), swadhyaya (self-observation) and satsang (connection with positivity and inspiration). To maintain a positive atmosphere that leads to greater self-awareness, the ashram routine is based on inner and outer disciplines. Immersion in the disciplines, rhythm and routine of the ashram without the distractions of everyday life allows one to acquire deeper self-understanding, knowledge, health, wellbeing and peace. Although the benefits of adhering to the routine are immeasurable, the lack of comfort and external distractions can be challenging. Therefore, the following questionnaire will help you to assess whether the Ashram Life Experience is suitable for you.

a. ASHRAM ENVIRONMENT / GURUKUL LIFE

1. Do you realize that the environment of an ashram, its lifestyle and discipline are different to other institutes?

Yes

No

2. Do you think you could adapt to a closed campus where external movement is limited?

Yes

No

3. Can you accept that, while staying in the ashram, you will be living in a gurukul, sharing all the responsibilities, duties, and simple joys of an ashram resident?

Yes

No

4. Can you adjust to living in a sub-tropical climate where seasons and temperatures can be extreme?

Yes

No

5. Do you think you can adjust to a traditional culture and mindset which may be quite different to your own?

Yes

No

6. Can you manage without television, internet, email, social media, mobile, iPad / tablets?

Yes

No

7. Can you manage with minimum communication facilities, such as restricted use of public telephone facilities on-campus?

Yes

No

8. Since mobile phones are strictly prohibited in the ashram, can you manage without a mobile phone?

Yes

No

9. As there are no charging facilities for electronic gadgets, can you manage without a computer/ laptop / power bank and wi-fi, etc.?

Yes

No

10. Since Munger is a rural area in the heartland of Bihar, can you manage with no access to external banking facilities, slow encashment procedures and no ATM facility on-campus?

Yes

No

11. Can you remain within the ashram for the full duration of the training, without going outside (which means no access to external banking facilities, no shopping or email/internet etc.)?

Yes

No

b. DIET AND ACCOMMODATION

13. Can you adjust to a simple vegetarian diet, which is based on grains, vegetables and pulses?

Yes

No

14. Can you adjust to fixed meal timings, with no snacks provided in between?

Yes

No

15. Can you share a room with one or two more training participants?

Yes

No

16. Can you adjust to shared toilet and bathroom facilities?

Yes

No

17. Can you manage without hot water in winter?

Yes

No

c. YOGIC DISCIPLINES

18. Could you wear the simple, ashram dress of white pyjama (loose trousers) and kurta (loose shirt), during your stay?

Yes

No

19. Can you get up early morning every day before 5:00am for your first class of the day?

Yes

No

20. Can you adjust to early nights and lights out by 8:30pm?

Yes

No

21. Can you remain silent during meals and tea-time and between 6:00 pm to 6:00 am?

Yes

No

22. Can you manage without cigarettes, alcohol and intoxicating drugs, the use of which is prohibited in the ashram?

Yes

No

23. In the spirit of selfless service, will you voluntarily work within the ashram in the garden, kitchen, offices, program venues, etc., as part of your daily routine?

Yes

No

24. Can you live in a yogic community where close friendships and intimate relationships are not encouraged?

Yes

No

Online Application Form for ashram visit & Ashram Life Experience

A. Intended dates of visit

1. *Intended arrival date:

2. *Intended departure date:

3. *Purpose of visit:

3a. If Other, please write the purpose of visit:

B. Personal Information

1.* Recent passport size photo (file to be in jpg or jpeg format, max 5 MB)

2.* Full name:

3. Spiritual name (if any):

4 a. Diksha:

Mantra

Jignasu

Karma

Poorna

Nil

4 b. Diksha given by:

5. Gender:

Male

Female

Other

6 a. Date of birth:

6 b. Age in years:

7. Marital status:

Married

Unmarried

8. Present nationality:

9 a. Permanent Address (line 1):

9 b. Permanent Address (line 2):

9 c. City / State:

9 d. Post code / Pin code:

9 e. Country:

10. Email address:

11 a. Mobile number:

11 b. Home phone number:

12 a. In case of emergency, please contact:

12 b. Relation:

12 c. Email address:

12 d. Phone number:

C. Ashram Experience

1a.* Have you stayed at Munger ashram before?

Yes

No

b.* If yes, when did you last visit the Munger ashram,

i. Year:

ii. Month:

iii. Duration of visit:

iv. Purpose:

c. *If no, how do you know of Bihar School of Yoga, or are you referred by someone?

2a. *Have you visited other ashrams?

Yes

No

b.* If yes, please give details:

i. Year:

ii. Ashram name, location:

iii. Duration of stay:

iv. Activity / Involvement:

D. Social Activities:

1. List the skills you have to contribute in ashram activities:

2. Have you ever been convicted of any criminal offence? If yes, give details of offence and sentence.

Yes

No

E. Medical Details:

1.* Do you have any current physical health problems, allergies, illnesses or diseases? If yes, give full details.

Yes

No

2.* Have you suffered from any major illness in the past? If yes, give full details:

Yes

No

3.* Do you have any current mental or emotional health issues, i.e. anxiety, panic attacks, depression, etc.? If yes, give full details:

Yes

No

4.* Do you have a history of any mental health issues, i.e. anxiety, panic attacks, depression, etc.? If yes, please give full details:

Yes

No

5.* Are you taking any medication/s at present? If yes, give name and for what condition:

Yes

No

a. Medication name and condition:

b. Medication name and condition: