Our tradition

Parampara

Parampara (the line of succession) is a living, unbroken chain through which spiritual knowledge, methods and realisation pass from Master to disciple.

In the tradition of Global Siddha Yoga Tantra Foundation this principle is fundamental.

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Why it matters for practice today

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Purity of the source

Knowledge and techniques are not distorted over time and keep their original power and precision.

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Direct transmission

The practitioner receives not dry theory or instructions from books, but a living spiritual impulse and experience directly from the Master.

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Protection and support

The disciple becomes part of a centuries-old spiritual family and receives guidance and energetic support from the whole lineage along the way.

Parampara is the assurance that you are in touch with a genuine, working tradition whose depth has been confirmed over centuries.

The lineage of Yogi Brahmashri Ratannath

(Founder of Global Siddha Yoga Tantra Foundation)

Below is the direct line of transmission: the masters with whom he was blessed to study and the key spiritual traditions that shaped the foundation of his practice.

Lineage chart of Yogi Brahmashri Ratannath: the line of initiation (Diksha) and the line of instruction (Shiksha)
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Spiritual name and initiations

The names and titles of the Foundation's founder reflect his deep roots in authoritative spiritual traditions of the East and confirm his succession from great masters.

Each of these names marks a stage of deep transformation and a direct transmission of power from the Masters of authoritative spiritual lineages.

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Yogi Brahmashri

A high spiritual name and title received from his Satguru, the realised master Swami Shankarananda Maharaji.

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Ratannath

The name received at his sacred initiation into the ancient monastic tradition of the Naths from Yogi Matsyendranath Maharaj.

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Ratnanandanatha

A sacred name in the tantric tradition of Sri Vidya, reflecting his status and his line of transmission in this lineage.

International recognition and qualifications

In the practice of Yogi Brahmashri Ratannath, traditional sacred knowledge is combined with the highest international standards of teaching. The Foundation's founder holds the highest international status in Yoga Alliance (USA).

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E-RYT 500 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher)

The highest qualification level, confirming many years of teaching experience, expert knowledge and a deep personal practice.

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YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider)

Official status as a continuing education provider, with the right to run certified professional development courses for practising yoga teachers worldwide.

Kriya Yoga school

Global Siddha Yoga Tantra Foundation runs an official Kriya Yoga school registered with Yoga Alliance USA as an RYS (Registered Yoga School).

Thanks to official accreditation with Yoga Alliance USA, the school runs professional yoga teacher training and continuing education programmes with internationally recognised diplomas. Graduates are entitled to international registration as an RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher).

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