Yoga Vacation
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Leave behind the stresses and strains of daily life and rediscover the joy of living in the idyllic setting of a traditional Indian Ashram. Immerse yourself in the yogic lifestyle and dive deep into the ancient teachings of India in our inspirational year-round Yoga Vacation programme.
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned practitioner increase your vitality and positivity with daily yoga practice, healthy vegetarian meals, silent meditation sessions, inspirational teachings and devotional practices–traditional to India–that are an integral part of your stay here.
Based on the Five Points of Yoga of Swami Vishnudevananda the programme brings radiant health and inner peace.
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The Ashram’s daily schedule includes time for reflection, learning, and relaxation. All guests should attend at least one satsang and yoga class to enhance your stay in the Ashram.
Each day starts and ends with satsang, a practice that is at the core of our Ashram life. Here we meditate silently, chant and listen to a discourse on yoga philosophy. Yoga asana classes are held twice a day, with classes for beginners and the more advanced.
We serve south Indian vegetarian meals, using as much as possible seasonal and locally-sourced food. Karma Yoga each morning gives you the opportunity to help around the Ashram and become part of Ashram life. Our daily workshop/lecture takes you into the deeper practices of yoga, explaining the theory, philosophy and psychology behind them and enhancing your practice even further.
| 5.20am | Wake up |
| 6am | Satsang (group meditation, chanting and talk) |
| 7.30am | Tea |
| 8am | Asana Class |
| 10am | Brunch |
| 11am | Karma Yoga (selfless service) |
| 12.30pm | Asana Coaching (Optional) |
| 1.30pm | Tea |
| 2pm | Lecture (talks on various yoga topics) |
| 3.30pm | Asana Class |
| 6pm | Dinner |
| 8pm | Satsang (group meditation, chanting and talk) |
| 10.30pm | Lights out |
The daily schedule may change from time to time.
Prices are per person/night including classes, bed and board
Yoga Vacation is a 14-day cycle. Lectures and beginners classes build up from Day 1 to Day 14. You can come and leave any day, respecting minimum stay guidelines. Beginners are advised to join at the beginning of the cycle.
| Date | Season / duration | Prices / Night |
| From 1st & 16th each month (minimum 3 nights stay) |
Low Season (May-Sept) | Rs. 510 Tent (USD 11 Int’l*) Rs. 510 Dorm (USD 11 Int’l*) Rs. 1000 Twin share common bathroom (USD 14 Int’l*) Rs. 1280 Twin share private bath (USD 18 Int’l*) Rs. 1700 Twin share with AC (USD 23 Int’l*) |
| High season (Oct-Apr) | Rs. 560 Tent (USD 12 Int’l*) Rs. 560 Dorm (USD 12 Int’l*) Rs. 1100 Twin share common bathroom (USD 15 Int’l*) Rs. 1380 Twin share private bath (USD 19 Int’l*) Rs. 1700 Twin share with AC (USD 23 Int’l*) |
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Yoga Ayurveda Cultural Programme (22nd-31st Dec) |
Rs. 620 Tent (USD 14 Int’l*) Rs. 620 Dorm (USD 14 Int’l*) Rs. 1200 Twin share common bathroom (USD 17 Int’l*) Rs. 1480 Twin share private bath (USD 20 Int’l*) Rs. 1800 Twin share with AC (USD 25 Int’l*) |
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
As our payment gateway provider’s software is undergoing major changes to meet the Government of India’s requirements in relation to the receipt of foreign remittances, we are currently unable to take payment through the booking software from overseas bank accounts or credit/debit cards.
If you wish to book Yoga Vacation with dormitory accommodation, you may book and pay on arrival.
If you wish to book a Yoga Vacation with twin share accommodation, please contact [email protected] with your full booking details.
Yoga Vacation booking process:
For booking your Yoga Vacation stay:
- Please note the USD rate applies to foreign nationals, NRIs, OCI and PIO holders.
- 3 nights is the minimum booking period – this is so that you give yourself a chance to appreciate the ashram programme.
- extension of stay may not be possible in the same room or room type.
- change of dates or accommodation will be subject to availability and payment of any difference in the fees.
- Although early booking of twin share accommodation is recommended, booking earlier than six months in advance is not advised.
- for any changes in the booking please contact [email protected]
Yoga Vacation Cancellation and Refund Policy
To notify cancellation, kindly email [email protected].
For advanced cancellation up until your booked arrival date/time
- refund will be minus processing fee of 10%*
For early departure
- there will be no refund for the first 3 nights
- refund will be minus 10%*
There will be no refund
- for no-show or late cancellation
- where unofficial changes in the booking result in empty beds not being available for others to book.
Bookings can only be transferred to different dates where those dates are known at the time of cancelling the original booking and when the required accommodation is available.
*Refunds
- of domestic payments will be via domestic bank transfer
- of international online payments will be back through the payment gateway
- of international online payments made more than six months earlier, will be via international bank transfer where the amount due is more than Rs 6,000. The processing charges deducted will be Rs 5,000. This is likely to take several weeks.
Please note: No refund or credit will be given in the case of dissatisfaction with the ashram schedule or accommodations or with the presentation or content of the Yoga Vacation/course/programme.
The Ashram offers five simple and functional types of accommodation. There are no single rooms.
Tent space: You are requested to bring your own tent, mattress, bed sheet and pillow. Shared tent area bathrooms are with cold water only.
For all accommodation a mosquito net is provided.
Vaikuntam Rooms: Shared AC twin rooms with private bathroom (hot water), kettle and fridge
Kailash Rooms: Shared non-AC twin rooms with private bathroom (hot water)
Vishnu Rooms: Shared non-AC twin rooms with common bathrooms (cold water only)
Dormitory: separate for men and women. Dormitories contain up to 32 beds with two-bedded cubicles. Limited solar heated water is available.
- To maintain the spiritual atmosphere of the ashram guests please review Ashram Do’s & Don’ts
- Things to bring (also available at the ashram boutique)
- yoga mat
- meditation cushion
- meditation shawl for cool evenings
- comfortable loose-fitting clothes
- personal items
- sandals
- toiletries
- towels
- water bottle
- torch
- If working in the Ashram please bring
- Personal hotspot (Airtel or Jio are recommended)
- Laptop
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram is a certified Leading Yoga Institute (Yoga Certification Board, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India) India’s apex body for certification in the field of yoga.
As part of the Fit India movement, YCB has initiated the Yoga Volunteer Training Program for the promotion of well-being of oneself and society at large; including assisting in conducting group classes for Yoga Volunteers, Yoga classes in the park and Yoga related International Day of Yoga programs. There are no eligibility criteria.
Yoga Vacationers qualify for Yoga Volunteer certification after completing a minimum of 12 days Yoga Vacation program including:
- Attending the 2pm talk
- Twice daily satsangs and
- At least one asana class per day
Registration and application is online. Click Here for the YCB website.
YCB fees are:
- ₹100 – Indian nationals
- US$5 – SAARC countries
- US$10 – other countries.
Please enquire at [email protected] or at reception for further details.