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

I AM Yoga® Teacher Training Certification (Online Self Study)

Also With Nirali Lauren McCrea

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 […]

I AM Yoga® 2026 Teacher Training

Also With Nirali Lauren McCrea

June 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. […]

September Community Overnight Retreat

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

September 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 Retreat

Also With Danielle Matthews

September 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 […]

Palm Harbor: Enter the Zero Stress Zone

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

September 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 […]

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

Also With Nirali Lauren McCrea

September 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 […]

Gurudev Shri Amritji's 94th Birthday

Also With Chandrakant and Nirali Lauren McCrea

October 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 […]

Lineage of Light: Initiation Retreat

Also With Chandrakant and Nirali Lauren McCrea

October 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 […]

Return to Self: A Spiritual Lifestyle Retreat

Also With Nirali Lauren McCrea and Danielle Matthews

November 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 […]

December Community Overnight Retreat

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

December 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® Meditation in Motion™ Immersion

Also With Indu Heather Arena

January 12 - 17, 2027

From Doing Yoga to Being Yoga There comes a point in your yoga journey when doing more is no longer the answer. Meditation in Motion™ invites you beyond the physical practice and into the living, energetic experience of yoga, where Hatha Yoga and the meditative depths of Raja Yoga become one. Rooted in the teachings […]

I AM Yoga® Immersion Retreat

Also With Nirali Lauren McCrea

May 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 […]

I AM Yoga Therapy™ I: Body Psychology Training

Also With Kamini Desai, Ph.D

July 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 […]

I AM Yoga Therapy™ II: Hands-On Certification

Also With Kamini Desai, Ph.D

August 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 AM Yoga Nidra™ Advanced Training

Also With Kamini Desai, Ph.D

September 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 […]