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Meru Institute

 offers students a comprehensive learning experience in  

Yoga, Ayurveda,

 and 

Seva

 along with support for living a yogic lifestyle— 

a way of life supportive of Self- and God-realization along with engagement 

in family, career, and civic responsibilities. Immersion in meditation practice, 

yoga philosophy studies, and related life-style disciplines prepares students to 

teach meditation and spiritual practices as well as provide spiritually focused 

lifestyle consultation in both informal and professional settings. 

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Yoga Studies

 classes include a thorough range of yoga theory, philos-

ophy and practices, with particular emphasis in Kriya Yoga. Students 

are exposed to several classical yogic texts including the Yoga Sutras, the 

Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita. The program also includes Meditation 

Teacher Training and an introduction to Sanskrit and Yoga Therapy as well 

as course work and practicum to develop communication, teaching and 

business skills.  

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Ayurveda Studies

 classes support students with knowledge, practical 

skills and experience to foster complete well-being and to support others 

in regaining balance and vitality. 

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Seva: Community Ministry

 classes offer practical training in Karma 

Yoga, spiritually focused service; Seva, the way of compassionate action; 

and Worship, practices for infusing daily life with spiritual awareness. 

Students learn to embody the spirit of Seva in all aspects of life. They gain 

the yogic foundation, practices, and tools to offer transformative support 

based on spiritual teachings in a variety of settings such as educating 

youth and families, caring for the ill and dying, teaching in organization or 

business environments, or providing one-on-one guidance. 

Classes are available onsite at Meru Institute in 

San Jose, California, USA and globally online.

Enrollment Open for Fall Semester

Learn more at: www.meru.institute or  

email us at: meru@csecenter.org