Question 1

Where is school of dharma located?

Accepted Answer

school of dharma sits on 12 acres of regenerated forest at 72 Howards Rd, Burringbar NSW 2483 — in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. We're 30 minutes south of Byron Bay, 25 minutes from Tweed Heads, and 50 minutes from Gold Coast Airport (OOL). The land sits on Bundjalung Country. Plan your visit →

Question 2

Do you offer online yoga courses and meditation training for students outside Australia?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most of our offerings are available globally. Cosmic Mentorship is held as a live weekly online Kriya class with students joining from the US, UK, Europe and Asia. Vedic Astrology Foundation is also offered live online, with recordings available to support students across different time zones.

Question 3

What is Jyotish (Vedic astrology) and do you teach it?

Accepted Answer

Jyotish — Sanskrit for "the science of light" — is the Vedic system of astrology, distinct from Western astrology. It maps karma, timing, and remedial measures across the chart. Ritika is a trained Jyotishi with 500+ readings to her name. We offer Vedic Astrology Foundation course teaching you to read your own chart, plus personal Jyotish readings ($220 AUD) for those who want a chart read for them.

Question 4

What yoga retreats and wellness retreats do you offer in the Byron Bay region?

Accepted Answer

We offer a range of in-person retreats, immersions, and workshops at school of dharma in Burringbar, around 30 minutes from Byron Bay.Our offerings include seasonal sadhanas, Kriya Yoga and meditation workshops, Meditation initiations, Jyotish-based immersions, and deeper tantric programs such as the Dasha Mahavidya Journey when scheduled.Dates and formats change throughout the year, so the best way to explore what is currently open is to visit our retreats and events page.

Question 5

Is Kriya Yoga safe for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the foundational practices are safe for any healthy adult. We teach from the ground up: breath, posture, attention, basic kriyas, then daily sadhana. The advanced techniques (extended kumbhaka, deeper pranayama) are gated behind our Advance Kriya course and require six months of consistent foundation practice first. If you have cardiovascular or respiratory conditions, please mention them when you enrol.

Question 6

Is the 200hr Yoga Teacher Training accredited?

Accepted Answer

Yes. School of dharma is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS-200), which means our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Burringbar NSW qualifies graduates as RYT-200 — recognised internationally in over 70 countries. The training is a 24-day residential immersion at the sanctuary, rooted in the Himalayan Kriya tradition.

Question 7

What is Kriya Yoga and how is the school of dharma approach different?

Accepted Answer

Kriya Yoga is an ancient Himalayan practice combining breath, mudra, mantra, meditation, and subtle energetic techniques to support inner transformation.At school of dharma, Ritika and Eran teach within the Himalayan Kriya Yoga lineage, sharing practices received through years of study and immersion in India under masters of this tradition.Unlike asana-focused yoga schools, the approach places pranayama, kriya, mantra, and meditation at the heart of practice — with asana used as preparation for deeper inner work.Begin with our Foundations track

Question 8

Can I study with Ritika one-on-one?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ritika Offerings is the 1:1 path — Jyotish readings ($220 AUD), the 7-week Jyotish + Mentorship journey (from $1,111), Meditation initiation ($880), and ongoing 1:1 mentorship by application. Most are available online worldwide. Start with a free 20-minute discovery call to find the right fit.

Question 9

Do you travel to India? Is there a pilgrimage program?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The annual India Pilgrimage is a 14-day journey led by Ritika each November — luxury arrival in Delhi, the seven-day Sattva Summit gathering in the Himalayan foothills, and four sacred days in Rishikesh on the banks of the Ganga. From $5,999 AUD shared / $7,999 single.

Kriya Yoga, Vedic Wisdom & Spiritual Practice for Modern Life

In short

Yoga Alliance Registered

RYT-200 accredited training recognised internationally.

Lineage-Rooted Teachings

Authentic Himalayan Kriya, Vedic & Tantric traditions.

Held in Nature,NSW

Eco-conscious wellness retreat sanctuary in the Northern Rivers, NSW.

Five clear paths through the school

The Offerings

Whether you come to learn, to deepen your practice, or to teach — find your category below, then follow the link to its dedicated page for full details, dates and pricing.

Go deeper through guided programs in Kriya, meditation, and traditional wisdom — designed for committed practice, study, and integration.

Current Programs

Personalised guidance with Ritika for deeper practice, clarity, meditation, Jyotish, and ongoing spiritual development.

Work with Ritika

Build or deepen your practice with guided Kriya, pranayama, meditation, and foundational teachings — available wherever you are.

Online Practices

Whether you come to learn, to deepen your practice, or to teach — the School of Dharma is a home for wisdom, growth, and transformation.

What sets the school apart

Why Study With Us

Many places teach yoga. Few teach in unbroken lineage, on land that holds the work, in cohorts small enough to be seen.

01

Authentic Himalayan lineage

Ritika and Eran have trained deeply in India under masters of the Himalayan Kriya Yoga tradition. What they share is not a Western remix, but lineage-based yoga, meditation, mantra, and spiritual practice transmitted teacher to student.

02

Yoga Alliance accredited

Our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is a Registered Yoga School (RYS-200), offering accredited yoga teacher training in Australia. Graduates qualify as RYT-200 — recognised internationally in over 70 countries.

03

Held on sacred land

Twelve acres of regenerated forest at Burringbar, NSW — 30 minutes from Byron Bay — holding the atmosphere of a nature wellness retreat and spiritual retreat sanctuary on Bundjalung Country.

04

Intimate, personal learning spaces

We intentionally keep our trainings and immersions personal and spacious, allowing each student to be genuinely supported, seen, and guided throughout their journey.

05

The full Vedic toolkit

Most schools focus only on asana. We teach Kriya Yoga, pranayama, meditation, mantra, mindfulness, Vedic astrology (Jyotish), and Tantric Goddess practice — the complete Vedic inheritance.

06

A real ongoing community

Graduates join the sangha — a global network of practitioners holding the lineage forward. Quarterly gatherings, advanced trainings, and the kind of practice friendships that last lifetimes.

Frequently asked questions

Where is school of dharma located?

Do you offer online yoga courses and meditation training for students outside Australia?

What is Jyotish (Vedic astrology) and do you teach it?

What yoga retreats and wellness retreats do you offer in the Byron Bay region?

Is Kriya Yoga safe for beginners?

Is the 200hr Yoga Teacher Training accredited?

What is Kriya Yoga and how is the school of dharma approach different?

Can I study with Ritika one-on-one?

Do you travel to India? Is there a pilgrimage program?

Held by lineage. Taught with care.

Faculty

Ritika

Founding teacher · Himalayan Kriya Yoga · Jyotishi · Meditation · Mantra and Tantric studies. Trained in India over 15+ years.

Eran

Co-founder · Sanctuary keeper · Holds the land and the container with care. Brings 20+ years of yoga and movement.

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