Ashram Etiquette & Guidelines
Ashram Etiquette
As the ashram is a spiritual community and place of spiritual practice, we ask that all guests and visitors be respectful and modest. Guests are invited to dress in loose, comfortable clothes suitable for warm days and cool evenings.
Clothing that covers your shoulders and knees is best, especially while in Satsang and temples. We recommend bringing a shawl or wrap. For more information, check the the local weather forecast to assist you in your planning.
The Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm is a spiritual environment based on the premise that people come to focus within for self knowledge and practice positive relationship. We discourage promiscuity, harassment, and violence. Given these points, we kindly ask that all guests and residents abide by these ethical guidelines of yoga.
Ashram rules play an essential part in maintaining the pure environment and elevating vibrations necessary for the practice of yoga and meditation.
Ashram Guidelines
Attendance at the morning and evening meditation and one yoga class daily is mandatory.
Alcohol, tobacco, meat, fish, eggs, coffee and drugs are prohibited on the premises. Pets are not allowed.
We cannot cater to personal dietary preferences except the yogic-vegetarian meals. Absolutely no drugs. No taking, distributing or dealing in or around the premises. If you learn of others keeping, taking or distributing drugs you are obliged to report this to the Ashram director immediately.
All deposits and payments made to Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm are non-refundable unless canceled within the first 24 hours after making your reservation. If you need to cancel or reschedule at any time after this initial period we are happy to accommodate you; your payments will be converted to an Ashram credit which you may use for up to twelve months from the time of cancellation for either course tuition, accommodations, or both. In case of early departure a credit note can be issued (not valid for purchase of shop articles. No cash refund.)
Check-in time is 2:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Check-out time is by 12:00 pm. You are asked to return your key and remove all personal items from your room by that time, however you are welcome to attend the full day schedule.
Reception is open daily from 8 AM to 7:30 PM. We are unable to check-in any guests outside of reception hours.
Please wear loose, modest clothing – no tight clothing. Public nudity is not allowed.
The Ashram is not responsible for any loss of valuables.
Please help maintain the peace and purity in the meditation room.
Cooking, candles and incense are not permitted in the rooms or tents.
The playing of music is not allowed (except with headphones).
No mobile phones in yoga classes, meditations or lectures.
Please keep silence after 10.30 pm.
One hour daily community service (Karma Yoga) such as gardening, maintenance, organizing etc… would be greatly appreciated.
Photography, audio and video recording requires previous written authorization of the course directors.