The Institute of Holistic Yoga, based in Miami, Florida offers meditation and yoga therapy courses for recovering alcoholics and substance abusers as well as for private consultations, class instructions and mantra initiation.

The Institute of Holistic Yoga Miami (Satyananda Ashram USA) is a non-profit organization founded by Swami Brahmavidyananda, a disciple of Swami Satyananda Paramahamsa. The International Yoga Fellowship is the mother organization of all other yoga related institutions. Its main objective is to impart yogic training to householders and sannyasins alike.

Training courses are held regularly at the ashram. These consist of Beginners, Intermediates and advanced Sadhana courses in the various yogic techniques as taught by Paramahamsa Satyananda. Courses are held for more specialized techniques such as Kriya Yoga, Tattwa Shuddhi, Mantra Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Prana Vidya, stress management and behavior modification courses. All instruction is given under the personal guidance of Swami Brahmavidyananda.

About Swami Brahmavidyananda

Swami Brahmavidyananda Saraswati of Munger, Bihar, India is a disciple of Swami Satyananda Paramahamsa. For 40 years Swamiji has served as a guide to thousands of spiritual aspirants, health professionals and people from every walk of life who believe that life can be lived joyously, healthily and peacefully, even in a world of strife and disunity.

He makes himself readily available to all sincere spiritual seekers who find his approach to life practical and dynamic. Ministering selflessly to the needs of devotees in cultures as diverse as those of India, Central and South America, the Caribbean region, Canada, Europe and the United States. Swami Brahmavidyananda is an honorary life member of the World Yoga Council of the International Yoga Federation which is the governing body of World Yoga Community. Only 34 yogis worldwide have this mention.

Swamiji has attained masterful understanding of the ancient science of Yoga and its effects on the body, mind, emotions and spirit. After many countless seminars and International Yoga Conventions throughout the world, Swamiji settled in Miami and founded the Institute of Holistic Yoga of North America, Inc. (Satyananda Ashram), of which, he is the Director. He maintains a tireless work schedule, regularly conducting classes and seminars at the Institute and giving lectures at libraries, hospitals, spiritual organizations and universities throughout the U.S. He has directed yoga ashrams and centers in India, Aruba, Bolivia, Colombia, Dominican Republic and Miami.

Swamiji offers free lectures on the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Upanishads, Yoga philosophy and other holy texts. He teaches yoga and meditation to children as well as adults. He appears frequently on television and radio. Swami Brahmavidyananda is happy to give private consultations and class instructions.