The Himalayan Devis Project has been bringing the Vedic Tradition of the Himalayas back to where it came from and enlivening the ancient knowledge of Veda through the women in the villages – our “Himalayan Devis”.
Through the practice of meditation and its advanced programs brought about by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the quality of life is improved from within and radiates to the environment. This ancient Vedic Technology of Consciousness benefits all levels of life, in the fields of psychology, physiology and sociology, as more than 600 scientific researches have shown.
The Himalayan Devis Project offers training programs in Maharishi Vedic Organic Agriculture for capacity building and value addition, while also marketing local products. All the income coming from the sales of the women’s products are reverted to the Project and its financial sustenance.
By imparting scientifically proven techniques of self-development and while also promoting economic activities in the communities, our goal is to improve the quality of life in all levels for the women in the Himalayas.
Women Empowerment
The dignity of a woman's life is infinite, her status immeasurable, her capacity unbounded, her role divine...In the fast changing world of today her vision penetrates into the reality of the far beyond, the reality which endures beyond change.
- Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
The word “Devi” in Sanskrit means “Goddess” or “Divine”. Our goal is for the women in the Himalayas to realize their divine role and unbounded capacity to change not only their lives, but the world.
We believe women can only be truly empowered once they are able to experience their infinite power and strength within.
Our Reach
So far, Maharishi’s Knowledge of Veda and its techniques have reached more than 20,000 women in in over 700 villages in different areas of the Himalayan region.
Local instructors travel every day from their homes to many different villages in the mountains in order to reach as many ladies as possible and create groups of meditators everywhere.
In short videos, the meditators express how the practice has triggered major transformations in their lives. Their testimonies include the experiences of increased energy, efficiency in work, more happiness, inner and outer peace, improved health and relationships.