Question 1

Where is school of dharma located?

Accepted Answer

school of dharma sits on 10 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.

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

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 7

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 ($333), 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.

Kriya Yoga, Vedic Wisdom & Spiritual Practice for Modern Life

A Living School of Practice & Wisdom

Ways to Study & Practice

The Offerings

Whether you are beginning, deepening your practice, seeking personal guidance or entering a longer course of study, explore the pathways available through the School of Dharma.

Structured programs in Kriya Yoga, meditation, Jyotish and traditional wisdom for committed study and practice.

Ongoing Programs

One-to-one guidance in Vedic Astrology, meditation and spiritual practice.

Personal Guidance with Ritika

Guided Kriya Yoga, pranayama, meditation and mantra practices available online.

Online Practices

A place to study, practise and deepen — wherever you are on the path.

Practice, Study & Integration

Kriya Yoga, meditation, Jyotish and sacred studies brought together as complementary paths of practice.

Lineage-Rooted Teachings

Traditional Himalayan Kriya, Vedic and Tantric teachings shared through lived practice and study.

Held in Nature, NSW

In-person immersions and retreats held within the Northern Rivers of New South Wales.

Why Practitioners Choose the School of Dharma

WHY SCHOOL OF DHARMA

Rooted in Himalayan and Vedic traditions, the School brings together deep practice, personal guidance and immersive learning in a supportive environment.

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Lineage-Rooted Teachings

Study Kriya Yoga, meditation, mantra and yogic philosophy through teachings rooted in Himalayan and Vedic traditions.

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Immersive Study in Nature

Learn and practise in the natural surroundings of Burringbar in the Northern Rivers, NSW, near Byron Bay.

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Personal, Intimate Learning

Smaller groups create space for individual guidance, deeper practice and meaningful connection with the teachings.

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An Integrated Vedic Approach

Explore Kriya Yoga, pranayama, meditation, mantra, Jyotish and sacred studies as interconnected paths of practice.

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Practice Beyond the Program

Continue through ongoing practices, mentorship, advanced study and a community of fellow practitioners.

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?

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

Can I study with Ritika one-on-one?

Held by lineage. Taught with care.

Faculty

Ritika

Founding Teacher · Himalayan Kriya Yoga · Jyotish · Meditation · Mantra & Tantric Studies. Trained in India through 15+ years of study and practice.

Eran

Co-Founder · Yoga & Movement · Sanctuary & Community. Bringing 20+ years of yoga, movement and embodied practice.

What walks home with you

From our students

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Held by lineage. Taught
with care.