Ashram Life for Beginners

This four-day retreat is a guided immersion into the rhythm of ashram life, offering participants the opportunity to step away from daily demands and enter a space of reflection, practice, and renewal. Following the full ashram schedule alongside the wider community — including morning and evening satsang, two daily yoga classes, shared vegetarian meals, and time for rest by the sea — the experience allows yoga to unfold naturally throughout the day. Within this steady rhythm, participants are supported in slowing down, reconnecting inwardly, and discovering a deeper sense of presence in a peaceful and spacious setting.

Message from the Retreat Leader:

“My first visit to the ashram was a bit of an adventure. Unfamiliar with monastic life and the ashram schedule, I arrived with many questions. At the time, I had just begun a journey in recovery and found myself at a crossroads in my life.

Being at the ashram truly changed my life. I discovered direction and a safe, compassionate space to begin healing and looking within. I also felt a sense of belonging that I had never experienced before. I could simply be myself among kindred souls walking a similar path and experience the power of community.

The ashram feels like home to me now, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share it with you.

My hope is to share my deep connection with the ashram with you. Together we will explore the rhythm of ashram life through daily satsang, chanting, and traditional Hatha yoga classes, while allowing time for reflection, relaxation, connection, and nourishment.

Each afternoon we will gather to share our experiences, ask questions, and pause to notice the effects of the practices on body and mind. Depending on the needs of our group, there will also be the option to participate in Yoga Nidra or attend a 12-step meeting.

I would be honored to be your guide on this introduction to ashram life, and I look forward to sharing this experience with you.”

This program is part of the Retreat Leader Program, which supports Sivananda TTC graduates in growing as leaders and introducing their communities to the ashram through an authentic, guided retreat experience.