{"id":424,"date":"2020-10-29T13:52:59","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T08:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sivananda.org.in\/sih\/?page_id=424"},"modified":"2025-11-03T13:20:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T07:50:08","slug":"covid-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sivananda.org.in\/sih\/covid-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Covid Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"

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COVID Safety Guidelines<\/h1><\/h1><\/div>
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We are delighted to welcome you to Sivananda Dhanwantari Ashram!<\/p>\n

After a long and unprecedented break due to the pandemic, we are happy to announce the Ashram re-opened on 15th October, 2020.<\/p>\n

We will be following the safety guidelines and protocols laid down by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW)<\/a><\/strong> to ensure your safety.<\/p>\n

These are the basic guidelines to be followed by all ashram guests:<\/p>\n

Prior to arrival<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Please contact guestindia@sivananda.org<\/a><\/strong> to make your booking, prior to arrival (even for the dormitory stay)<\/li>\n
  2. A guest\/student must get a negative COVID (RT PCR) test<\/strong>. The test must be done not more than 4\u00a0days<\/strong> (96\u00a0hours<\/strong>) before reaching the ashram. The original test result should be presented during check-in.<\/li>\n
  3. Check-in time is 08:00 \u2013 17:00.<\/strong> Please notify us regarding late arrival.<\/li>\n
  4. Yoga Vacation minimum stay is 3\u00a0days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Travel<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Anyone traveling from a different state must check the official travel procedures and secure an E-Pass if required.<\/li>\n
    2. We advocate travelling via properly sanitised private cabs rather than using public transport such as buses and autos etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      At the Ashram<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Guests will be checked for basic symptoms upon arrival, during check-in, and on a daily basis thereafter. The original COVID (RT PCR) test result should be presented during check-in.<\/li>\n
      2. There is no requirement of quarantine in the ashram, but the guidelines on hand sanitising, use of masks and social distancing (SMS)<\/strong><\/a> must always be followed.<\/li>\n
      3. Number of guests is currently limited to forty persons<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      4. During all activities and in the shared accommodation areas we shall follow the MoHFW social distancing guidelines.<\/li>\n
      5. Guests will not be allowed to leave the ashram grounds during their stay.<\/li>\n
      6. Along with the above points, general hygiene standards in accordance with MoHFW protocol shall be followed in the ashram.<\/li>\n
      7. Guests are always expected to keep a mask and hand sanitiser with them and use their own yoga mat (satsang, yoga classes, during meals & teatime).<\/li>\n
      8. Masks, sanitisers, yoga mats and water bottles are available for purchase in the boutique.<\/li>\n
      9. Bed linen (renewable every 14 days), plate and cup will be provided, on loan as part of the Yoga Vacation charge.<\/li>\n
      10. The ashram reserves the right to ask guests not adhering to the safety protocols to leave the ashram.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        We appreciate your cooperation to ensure a safe environment for all in the ashram.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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