The inspirational guidance bestowed by H.H. Dr. Swami Rama, our founder, is embodied in the motto 'Love, Serve, Remember'. In order to understand the philosophy guiding the Society (Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust), its motto needs to be further explained. We should always remember that the One, the Highest Power, has become many and dwells in each one of us. If one understands this inter-connectedness with conviction then, selfless service becomes spontaneous. The greatest love we have is for our own selves. When we realize that there is only 'One' self dwelling in each one of us, then serving lovingly also becomes spontaneous.

Shri Swami Rama repeatedly stressed the importance of serving others skillfully, selflessly and lovingly. One can become skillful through rigorous practice, but working lovingly and selflessly is what we need to learn. It is this philosophy that this Society strives to incorporate in its system of education, patient care and services rendered to the humanity.

Shri Swami Rama did not teach any particular religious doctrine but his teachings aimed at transforming individuals by inspiring them to take charge of their own lives through discipline and strong willpower. Shri Swami Rama clearly understood that Health, Education and Livelihood skills form a triangular primacy and that holistic development is possible only when all three dimensions are nurtured.

Shri Swami Rama emphasized that the majority of diseases were psycho-somatic diseases, diseases of the body (soma) caused by disturbances of the mind (psyche). Swamiji pioneered holistic health programs that encouraged patients to take charge of their own health by improving their diet, exercising regularly, learning to breathe correctly, learning to relax systematically and through meditation. Computerized stress profiles and bio-feedback were introduced as adjunct approaches to facilitate the harmonizing and integration of body, breath, mind and spirit. These techniques are not only used in the Holistic Health department of the hospital and in the residential Combined Therapy Program but are also taught to our faculty and students through regularly scheduled "Science of Joyful Living" workshops.