Traditional Yoga Society is 501(c)3 tax exempt nonprofit organization in Dayton, Ohio.

We are formed and managed exclusively for spiritual, educational and beneficent goals. Our mission is to share knowledge of timeless yoga techniques to attain a direct personal relationship with God.

At TYS, we strongly adhere to the belief that brotherhood is universal and caring for Mother Earth lovingly and respectfully is paramount when treading the path of spirituality. We believe all human beings are living temples, and all are respected and welcomed at TYS. We follow the tenet of loving all and excluding none. Our goal is to serve all sentient beings (God is omniscient, which means all things are sentient beings.) Selflessly serving all is an expression of love when we do it with our thoughts, speech, and action.

Our Tradition

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Who we are…

Many folks come to TYS and are not sure what TYS teaches or who HH Sri Swami Rama is. To make things easier for anyone interested in understanding who HH Sri Swami Rama is or what the philosophy that TYS (Traditional Yoga Society) stands for is, we invite you to read Our Tradition and the three books listed below. Whether you come to TYS or not, these three books have the potential to change your life and transform who you are. These three books give you a glimpse of HH Sri Swami Rama, the student, the scientist, the teacher, the humanitarian, the man who gave everything and never expected anything in return and taught that he was someone you could lean on but would teach you how to stand on your own two feet. Standing on two feet is the only way to stand, and yoga teaches you how to do that.

Are there inspiring stories found in these books? Yes

Are there amazing stories found in these books? Yes

Are there entertaining stories found in these books? Yes

But we must remember that our job is not to idolize him as a monument of a man (which he was) but to become fully human so that we, too, can step into our DIVINITY! Do the practice for yourself and see the transformation that occurs.

In closing, if you find these books of value, there are many other books written by HH Sri Swami Rama to help guide you. If you are looking for a spiritual community to be part of, TYS may be for you. Remember that when you open the doors to TYS, we adhere firmly to the teachings of the tradition we belong to and look to HH Sri Swami Rama as our guru and teacher via his books, lectures, and the work he is constantly doing behind the scenes.

Living with the Himalayan Masters

Written by: HH Sri Swami Rama

Living with the Himalayan Masters is one of those rare books that contain the seeds of transformation within its pages―sowing those seeds in the heart of the reader and creating the potential for true spiritual upliftment. These stories record Swami Rama’s personal quest for truth and enlightenment―inspiring, illuminating, entertaining, mystifying, and often droll and humorous.

Walking with a Himalayan Master: An American’s Odyssey

Written by: Dr. Justin O’Brien

An extraordinary rendering of an American's spiritual transformation, this book tells of a theologian's meeting and life with a great saint. O'Brien reveals his doubts, learnings, devotion, and ability to apply all the teachings to a Western lifestyle and teaches us to achieve the same.

Swami

Written by: Doug Boyd

Boyd spent several months as the personal assistant to raja yogi Swami Rama, during a series of psycho-physiological tests at the Menninger Foundation in Kansas. He witnessed Swami Rama's ability to alter his heartbeat and body temperature at will. As Swami Rama’s companion, Boyd gained vital insights into his philosophy and personality as a Himalayan master and benevolent being.