FAQ

Our Meditation Camps/ Meditation Centers are in a way a New Age Ashram, it is neither modern nor old, it has various deprogramming meditation programs, designed to bring you into consciousness, crafted, designed, and developed by Acharya Aashish, keeping in mind the new modern man.

Acharya Aashish is an Enlightened Master and a Guru who by the spiritual blessings of Bhagwan Nityanand has dedicated his life to spreading the nectar of Meditation, Peace, Bhakti and Healing. Meditation has the potential to unleash the power within you, and from the within of you - you can take up the challenge to change things for you, by meditation you will experience that you and the existence are one. Acharya Aashish through the Shakti Path of Bhagwan Nityanand makes this spiritual journey easy for you. Calmness, calmness is all you need to face life, meditation will not make you left out, will not make you a helpless monk, in fact, it will make a spiritual celebrity who celebrates life. Our entire effort is to make you a ‘Celebrity’, the one who celebrates life, the one who accepts life, one who lives and loves life without any ‘ If’s and But’s ’

• It is not magic but it is magical • Brings Acceptance in Life • Brings Calmness • Removes Enmity, Anger • Brings Stability • Makes you content • Definitely attracts wealth • Removes Stress Gives Happiness Regular meditation brings Enlightenment. Experience Meditation – Nothing Like Meditation.

Mediation takes you towards peace, if peace is found nothing else matters, then nothing remains, then nothing else is really required.

All the meditation techniques are designed to reach towards continuous consciousness, depending upon your body comfort and willingness of your spiritual thirst, you can pick up a few meditation techniques and practice coming into consciousness, each one of the meditation techniques is designed differently to make you reach toward inner silence.

It is for sure that you have some intelligence only then you want to meditate, I say only intelligent people come for meditation because the fools run after outward peace which is never to be found hence, they seek rituals, they seek Gurus hence they become followers, a true meditator can never be labeled as a follower, he becomes a leader, my entire effort is to make you a leader and not a follower. You will find intelligent people coming to meditate from all walks of life, from all religions, from all regions.

Meditation is for everyone, it has nothing to do with any religion or God, you could be of any faith, simply being a human is more than enough to come into meditation.

Meditation has nothing to do with any religion, the entire purpose is to make you pure and religious. With the blessings of Bhagwan Nityanand the process of meditation becomes easy, an energizing Shakti Path of Bhagwan Nityanand takes you towards eternal silence – meditation itself is a purifier it itself gives you everything, with hands of God helping you it makes things easier.

No there is no membership, since nothing is permanent, membership can never happen.

Meditation has nothing to do with yoga, yoga exercises and meditation are two separate self-development systems, yoga exercises are for wellbeing of the body while meditation is for your entire being – your heart but of course, Yoga and free hand fitness exercise is also taught here.

No, you will be taught meditation using specially designed lively meditation techniques filled with dance, music and silence by meditation instructors under the guidance of Acharya Aashish.

You have to be 15 years and above to join in the meditation programs, anyone can come in for meditation may it be male, female or bisexual, teenagers between age 15 to 18 must be accompanied by an adult/guardian.

Mediation will not affect in any way of your pregnancy, in fact meditation will help you reach peace and calmness which will help you carry your pregnancy with much ease, in fact pregnant woman in their early stages must practice meditation however in their later stages they can practice meditation at home.

Acharya Aashish Ways / Bhagwan Nityanand Movement Foundation does believe in setting up any specific guidelines for entry however anyone with valid Identity above age of 15 years is welcomed, foreigners are required to provide valid passport photocopy with valid visa at the Join In counter. There is no registration form just a simple Join in Form is required to be filled in by meditators. For all online programs follow the link on our website www.consciousness.org.in and fill in the registration form.

Lively Meditation techniques, Discourses of Acharya Aashish are available in Audio in MP3 format and in Video in MP4 format full HD in Pen drives on this website once you select the title and proceed for payment, the Audio and Video Pen drives will be immediately delivered to your address. Various Lively Meditation Techniques Pen drives, Audio and Video Pen drive of discourses are also available at a counter shop in meditation center/camps at the same price.

Wearing purple robe triggers the urge to meditate, it creates a harmonious charged up Aura, though wearing of robe or wearing of any type of clothes has nothing to do with meditation, but the robe is like a protector shield, it brings you into calmness, it triggers the journey of the within with ease, with the robe meditation will look simple and receptive – this robe is your recognition, it is your declaration that you are now a meditator and that now you have decided to go for higher living. Purple Robes are available for Men and Women in various sizes - Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large in different patterns. Available at the counter shop in Meditation Center/Camps at a price of Rs 700 per piece, or custom-made at Rs 1000 per piece delivered within 2 days. Wearing of the robe is compulsory in the meditation center/camp – Robes are not available on rent.

The mala acts like a commitment, it charges you to come and remain in consciousness, it is a reminder that you are a meditator. Use the mala as a device for meditation; once you complete your meditation remove the mala then you will feel the difference, put it back again and you will feel instantly protected. It is not magic but it is magical. Mala is available at the counter shop in Meditation Center/Camps at a price of Rs 275 per piece, wearing of mala is compulsory in the meditation center. The Mala is made of a pendant with a picture of Acharya Aashish with beads.

If you are a meditator then wearing the robe and mala is compulsory in the meditation center/camps, in your daily life you don’t have to wear it however wearing of robe and mala is highly recommended for Sanyasis to be worn in their daily life.

There are various Meditation programs both online and offline. Online and offline meditation programs are spread into one day, two day and so on. Offline meditation programs are conducted as Meditation camps or in the meditation center. • One Day Meditation Program: An introduction to meditation, it brings you into meditation and gives you a feel of the nectar of consciousness. • Two Day Meditation Program: A peep into meditation, it sparks the urge to meditate and creates space within to absorb silence. • Three Day Meditation Program: A glimpse into meditation, it breaks the chain of bondage and helps you enter into the culture of meditation.

Those who seek to volunteer as meditator will have to have initially experience 4 weeks of meditation at The Meditation Camp/ Meditation Center. Once you have the urge to participate in extending meditation to others you can sign in as an Volunteer by sending an email at life@consciousness.org.in with your CV and picture.

All payments are accepted via Credit Cards (Visa, Master, Amex), Debit cards, Net banking, PayTm, UPI through online secured payment gateway. Bank Details: Account Name: Bhagwan Nityanand Movement Foundation Bank: State Bank Of India IFS Code: SBIN0040581 Account No: 40056240235

The entire idea is to meditate for the full session, if you enroll for full day meditation schedule and come for half day or for few hours you will still have to pay for the entire day.

Yes, there is a half day meditation schedule - morning and afternoon. Ideal for entrepreneurs, students, housewives and elders.

Yes, once you are enrolled in full day meditation you can divide into two half day meditation schedule, please inform your meditation instructor about the changes or email cancellation@consciousness.org.in.

Yes, you can convert your two half day meditation schedule into one full day meditation schedule, please inform your meditation instructor about the changes or email cancellation@consciousness.org.in.

Yes, you can reschedule your mediation program dates 2 days prior subject to availability, please inform your meditation instructor or email cancellation@consciousness.org.in.

Yes you can participate in any meditation session and go out and join back. However, there will be no cost reduction / refund offered if you step out.

Once the meditation session begins you will not be allowed to sneak in as this would disturb other meditators.

No, once you enroll for meditation program and if you enter in the last session there will be no cost rebate offered.

No, your booking for Meditation program is not transferable or shareable with any other person.

• Cancellation 5 days before: 100% refund. • Cancellation 2 days before: 90% refund. • No show: No refund. Email cancellation@consciousness.org.in for processing. Money paid for Audio/Video Pen drives and books is strictly non-refundable.

Yes, as soon as we receive your payment an email will be sent on your registered email ID confirming your booking or purchase.

All charges are inclusive of taxes you will not have to pay anything more than the price mentioned.

There are many hotels, guest houses and rooms available for short visit or long duration on reasonable costs in the neighborhood. Send us an email on join@consciousness.org.in for a list of reasonable accommodations.

Donations are welcomed to support the maintenance and growth of the meditation center. We are currently seeking donations for the construction of a Meditation Retreat in Arambol, Goa. Email donations@consciousness.org.in to know more.

Yes, all donations made in favor of Bhagwan Nityanand Movement Foundation are exempted U/s 80 G of Income Tax Act 1961. While donating, you as an individual or a corporate can claim a 50% deduction at the time of filing your income tax return. The Foundation is registered under Section 12A (a) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. As per the revised tax exemption act (effective April 1, 2017), donations above ₹500 are eligible for this 50% exemption. A minimum of ₹500 is required to avail exemption. However, cash donations above ₹2,000 are not eligible for 80G certificates. NRI donors with Indian passports and PAN cards are also eligible. PAN No: AAJCB5923H 80 G Unique Reg No: AAJCB5923HF20225 12 A Unique Reg No: AAJCB5923HE20219 Donors receive copies of the PAN card, 80G, and 12A registration certificates along with their receipt.

Sanyas is not renunciation—it is transformation. It is a state of being where life is lived through total awareness and understanding rather than ambition or mechanical habit. You can be initiated into Sanyas by emailing life@consciousness.org.in after a 4-week preparation period of regular meditation. Sanyas is not about escaping life, but about entering it so totally that nothing remains unlived and nothing remains resisted.

Children naturally explore life perfectly and do not need meditation. The purpose of meditation is to become child-like again. Therefore, meditation is recommended for those aged 15 and above, when the natural 'child within' begins to fade. Meditators coming with children may be asked to reschedule or participate without them to maintain the hall's silence.

A doctor is available on call in the neighborhood for instant needs, and hospitals are in close vicinity for advanced medical care. A first aid box is also kept at the Join In counter.

Yes, you are welcome! You can take a look at the Meditation Hall during breaks and speak with our instructors who can show you around the center.

You are welcome to bring reading material, laptops, tablets, medicines, and cigarettes for use in common areas. However, these items are NOT allowed inside the Meditation Hall.

Vegetarian breakfast, lunch, tea, coffee, snacks, and mineral water are served at no extra cost. Eggs are not served.

The shop offers Robes, Malas, Pashmina Shawls, Audio/Video Pen drives with discourses, Lively Meditation Technique Pen drives, Books, and Packs of Quotes at reasonable prices.

These are daily quotes by Acharya Aashish provided in JPG format. They are available in packs of 100 or 200.

A dedicated smoking area is provided. However, consumption of alcohol, drugs, or engagement in sexual activity and nudity is strictly prohibited.

Free Wi-Fi is available. Access can be granted upon providing a valid ID, subject to the current connection strength at the center.

Mobile phones must be kept on silent mode. While cameras are permitted, we ask that you do not disturb the privacy or meditation of others. Use of video cameras or active phone calls is not allowed inside the Meditation Hall during programs.

Yes, you are welcome to share your memories! However, please ensure you have the permission of your fellow meditators before uploading pictures that include them.

Yes. Meditation is a path of dedication and choice; you are free to leave the program or center at any point of time.

While it is advisable to complete the program without interruption, you can join later sessions. However, credits for missed days do not carry over to future venues or camps, and no refunds are provided for unused days.

Yes, the center is located in a peaceful and safe neighborhood with minimal disturbance.

Yes. We neither encourage nor discourage interactions between meditators outside of the programs; you are free to maintain contact at your own discretion.

The center is a place of peace and devotion. Any individual found engaging in criminal activity, creating a nuisance, harassing others, or hurting religious sentiments will be immediately expelled without a refund and, if necessary, reported to the authorities.

• General Info & Registration: join@consciousness.org.in • Cancellations & Refunds: cancellations@consciousness.org.in • Online Shopping: shop@consciousness.org.in • Volunteering & Sanyas: life@consciousness.org.in • Donations: donations@consciousness.org.in

All disputes are subject to the lawful jurisdiction of the Honorable Courts of Goa only.