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

Upcoming Programs by Gurudev Shri Amritji

800 Hour I AM Yoga Therapy™ Professional Training Application

Also With Kamini Desai, Ph.D, Chandrakant, Nirali Lauren McCrea and Carol Lampman

Open 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 […]

500 Hour I AM Yoga® Teacher Pathway

Also With Kamini Desai, Ph.D, Chandrakant and Nirali Lauren McCrea

Open 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 […]

300 Hour I AM Yoga® Teacher Pathway

Also With Kamini Desai, Ph.D and Chandrakant

Open 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 […]

500 Hour: (Hybrid) In-Person Immersion, Live Online & Self-Paced Online

Also With Nirali Lauren McCrea, Kamini Desai, Ph.D and Indu Heather Arena

April 7 - 12, 2024
August 22 - 26, 2024
September 3 - 8, 2024

300 Hour: (Hybrid) In-Person Immersion, Live Online & Self-Paced Online

Also With Kamini Desai, Ph.D and Indu Heather Arena

August 22 - 26, 2024
September 3 - 8, 2024

Yoga Therapy II: Hands-On Certification

Also With Kamini Desai, Ph.D

August 20 - 27, 2025

Prerequisite: I AM Yoga Therapy I: Touch-Free Certification Body Psychology Training I AM Yoga Therapy II is a continuation of I AM Yoga Therapy I Join us August 20–27 for I AM Yoga Therapy II Training at the Amrit Yoga Institute. This immersive week offers in-depth instruction, hands-on experience, and the rare opportunity to study […]

I AM Yoga® Immersion Retreat- Exploring the 8 Limbs of Yoga

Also With Nirali Lauren McCrea

September 23 - 28, 2025

Exploring the 8 Limbs of Yoga with Gurudev Shri Amritji and Nirali Lauren McCrea Meets Yoga Alliance 200 Hour Certification requirements This Immersion Retreat is an entry point for you to access the mysterious depths of yoga and experience its authentic origins. In these times, yoga has become massively popular. Ancient practices previously unknown to […]

Gurudev Shri Amritji's 93rd Birthday

Also With Chandrakant, Nirali Lauren McCrea and Visvambhar (Vish) Sheth

October 24 - 26, 2025

An occasion not to be missed... Gurudev is turning 93 this year! Celebrate with us through daily darshan, sadhana, ecstatic celebration and kirtan with Visvambhar of the Mayapuris, community and much more. Friday 6:00pm-7:00pm Event Registration 7:00pm-9:00pm Kirtan & Darshan with Gurudev Saturday: 8:00am-9:00am Morning Sadhana with Chandrakant 10:00am-12:00pm Kirtan & Darshan with Gurudev 12:00pm-2:00pm […]

November Community Overnight Retreat

Also With Chandrakant, Nirali Lauren McCrea, Bhairav Curt Gibson, RYT 200 and Bhavaani Deanna Gray, RYT-500

November 8 - 9, 2025

Community Overnight Retreat November 8-9, 2025 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

Advanced I AM Yoga® Teacher Training - Immersion Retreat

Also With Indu Heather Arena

January 13 - 18, 2026

UNVEIL THE SECRETS OF MEDITATION IN MOTION: I AM YOGA® IMMERSION RETREAT With Gurudev Shri Amritji and Indu Heather Arena Meditation in Motion Consciously Cross Over From Physical Yoga To The Yoga of Prana You have a superpower within you! This transformative program unlocks your untapped potential, revealing the strength and wisdom you were born with. […]