Amenities

The amenities below are available at specific times only and are closed during class timings, satsang and after 7.30pm.

Reception

  • Timings: 08.00 – 10.00 morning | 10.30 – 17.00pm afternoon | 18.30 – 19.30 evening
  • Registration: check-in and out and all payments are processed at Reception
  • Om Lotus card: Used in the ashram in lieu of cash. Can be used at the Boutique and Health Hut
  • Safe Keeping:
    • Timings: 11.30 – 12.30 and 18.30 – 19.3o
    • Valuables may be stored in safe-keeping facility.
    • Lockers are available in the dormitories, padlocks may be purchased in the Boutique.
    • The Ashram accepts no responsibility for guests’ belongings.
  • Telephone: A facility for outgoing-only international calls is available.
  • Travel Agent:
    • A travel agent visits the Ashram once a week from October to April.
    • Guests may make travel bookings, exchange foreign currency and cash travellers’ cheques on payment of a commission fee.
    • The Ashram itself cannot exchange foreign currency or cash travellers’ cheques.
    • The Ashram does not accept responsibility for this service.
  • Post: An incoming and outgoing mail facility is available.
  • Wifi Timings: 10.30 – 13.30 and 18.30 – 19.30 (Available all-day on Friday) Free wi-fi facility for guests outside class times.

Boutique

Timings: 10.30am – 13.00pm and 18.30 – 19.30 | The Boutique stocks a variety of items including

  • Toiletries
  • Everyday use items
  • Yoga mats
  • Meditation cushions
  • Stationary
  • Postcards
  • Books on Yoga
  • Meditation and Spirituality
  • Clothing
  • Snacks

Health Hut

  • Timings: 11.00 – 13.00 and 18.30 – 19.30
  • Fresh fruit salads, fresh juices, shakes and snacks are available.
  • All purchases can be done on the Om Lotus card (available at Reception)

Sivananda Institute of Health (SIH)

  • Consultation Timings: 10.30 – 13.30 and 18.30 – 19.30
  • Ayurvedic doctors are available for consultations
  • In case of emergencies there is a doctor on-site
  • Ayurvedic massage and treatments for Ashram guests.
  • Panchakarma treatments are also available.
  • To check availability please email: [email protected]

Other Amenities

  • Library:
    • Timings: 12.30 – 13.30 (Thursday Closed)
    • Has a variety of books on yoga and related topics.
  • Laundry Service:
    • Timings: 10.30 – 13.30 and 18.30 – 19.30
    • An independent and affordable laundry service is available from October to April.
    • The Ashram does not accept responsibility for this service
    • Free Shop: Any unwanted items, such as clothing, shoes and books etc. may be left.
    • Please be considerate and launder clothing items.