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[[Image:HimalayanInstituteHeadquarters.jpg|thumb|Main building of the Himalayan Institute's headquarters, Pennsylvania]]

The '''Himalayan Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy''' (HIYSP) is an international [[non-profit organization]], which promotes [[yoga]] and [[holistic health]] through yoga retreats, residential programs, health products and services, media publications including '''''Yoga International''''' magazine, and [[Development aid|humanitarian projects]]. The institute's main campus is located on (1.6 km<sup>2</sup>) in the [[Pocono Mountains]] of northeastern [[Pennsylvania]] and is the site of most of its residential programming. Branch centers also operate in [[Cameroon]], [[India]], and [[Mexico]]. It formerly had centres in [[Great Britain]] and [[Malaysia]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.himalayaninstitute.org/about/BranchCenters.aspx |title=Himalayan Institute Branch Centers |access-date=2 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101129153024/http://himalayaninstitute.org/About/BranchCenters.aspx |archive-date=29 November 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Programs==
The organization was founded in 1971 by the Indian [[Modern yoga gurus|yoga guru]] [[Swami Rama]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Our Teaching Legacy |url=https://himalayaninstitute.org/about/our-teaching-legacy/ |publisher=Himalayan Institute |access-date=5 March 2022}}</ref> A range of educational programming for yoga teachers is offered by the Himalayan Institute including training workshops, online courses, seminars, and certifications. The institute publishes additional media through the Himalayan Institute Press, including the magazine Yoga International,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.lights.ca/publisher/db/0/2120.html |title=Publisher's Catalogues - Himalayan Institute Press |access-date=2010-12-02 |archive-date=2011-07-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706184626/http://www.lights.ca/publisher/db/0/2120.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> and sells health products such as the Varcho Veda line of [[herbal extract]]s, and the [[Neti Pot]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.himalayaninstitute.org/varchoveda/VarchoVedaGateway.aspx |title=Himalayan Institute - Varcho Veda Botanicals |access-date=2 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101129160817/http://himalayaninstitute.org/Varchoveda/VarchoVedaGateway.aspx |archive-date=2010-11-29 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Philanthropy==
The Himalayan Institute runs humanitarian projects in different areas of the world.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.himalayaninstitute.org/humanitarian/ |title=Himalayan Institute - Global Humanitarian Projects |access-date=2011-12-06 |archive-date=2011-11-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111125211128/http://www.himalayaninstitute.org/humanitarian/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> In [[Kumbo]], Cameroon, the institute has implemented [[vocational training]] courses in agriculture, holistic medicine, and carpentry.<ref>[http://www.wnep.com/wnep-volunteersloadsupplieshead-7907051,0,511812.story/ WNEP news story]{{Dead link|date=January 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref> In [[Jonotla (municipality)|Jonotla]], Mexico, a Himalayan Institute branch center holds [[sustainable agriculture]] workshops.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cronkleton |first=Emily |date=2021-01-02 |title=An Energizing Yoga Sequence to Balance Kapha |url=https://www.blooming-lotus-yoga.com/bliss/an-energizing-yoga-sequence-to-balance-kapha/ |access-date=2023-07-22 |language=en-US}}</ref> The institute has also supported Tibetan refugees in India, with projects in the [[Bylakuppe]] and Rabgayling settlements, and has hosted [[Samdhong Rinpoche]], prime minister of the [[Central Tibetan Administration|Tibetan government in exile]].<ref>[https://archive.today/20120713152041/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/timesshamrock/access/1521749621.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jul+29,+2008&author=MEGAN+REITER&pub=Citizens'+Voice&edition=&startpage=T.10&desc=Tibetan+prime+minister+shares+insight+on+human+needs,+fears/ Tibetan Prime Minister shares insights]</ref>

The Himalayan Institute has been responsible for several notable sustainability and [[alternative energy]] initiatives, including the cultivation of [[biofuel]] crops in India,<ref>[http://www.riverreporter.com/issues/07-01-18/head1-biodiesel.html River Reporter: Biodiesel project started in Africa by local institute]</ref> Cameroon and Mexico.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.himalayaninstitute.org/humanitarian/tibetan-settlements/about-pongamia/ |title=Himalayan Institute - About Pongamia |access-date=2012-01-21 |archive-date=2012-01-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120104002439/http://www.himalayaninstitute.org/humanitarian/tibetan-settlements/about-pongamia/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2010, the organization received a government grant to install a [[solar thermal]] system at its headquarters.<ref>[https://archive.today/20120714121909/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/timesshamrock/access/2187671581.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Nov+12,+2010&author=Anonymous&pub=The+Times+-+Tribune&edition=&startpage=n/a&desc=Solar+Water+System+To+Be+Installed+At+Institute Solar Water System to be Installed at Institute]</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*{{Official website|http://www.himalayaninstitute.org/}}

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