Yoga Ashrams for May & June

sunnysideup · Nov 3rd, 2009, 07:36

[/b]Hi, we're beginner/intermediates to yoga - have been practising daily in the last 5 months, and on & off prior...

We'll be travelling to India in Mid Feb/March for 3-4 months, and would like to incorporate stays in ashrams for yoga during our travels...We're looking into staying in 2 ashrams w/10 days commitments with yoga regimen (hatha, ashtanga or iyengar) and meditation, chanting is ok but not too much. Any recommendations for ahrams in South and North? I've read quite a lot about the ashram conditions - simple is ok, but definitely cleanliness and good, decent food, and hot water is in our criteria - hopefully this criterion would not bring it up to be a too much of a touristy one just for the westerners!

If located in a scenic area, all the better...

I've heard of Yoga Vidya Gurukul in Nasik, Yoga Vidya Dham, Sivanand Ashram in Kerala, or Uttarkashi, Parmarth Niketan Rishikesk, Yog Niketan...as good options...has anyone stayed in one of these, any recommendations? thanks

simp · Nov 3rd, 2009, 08:19

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Originally Posted by sunnysideup

[/b]Hi, we're beginner/intermediates to yoga - have been practising daily in the last 5 months, and on & off prior...

We'll be travelling to India in Mid Feb/March for 3-4 months, and would like to incorporate stays in ashrams for yoga during our travels...We're looking into staying in 2 ashrams w/10 days commitments with yoga regimen (hatha, ashtanga or iyengar) and meditation, chanting is ok but not too much. Any recommendations for ahrams in South and North? I've read quite a lot about the ashram conditions - simple is ok, but definitely cleanliness and good, decent food, and hot water is in our criteria - hopefully this criterion would not bring it up to be a too much of a touristy one just for the westerners!

If located in a scenic area, all the better...

I've heard of Yoga Vidya Gurukul in Nasik, Yoga Vidya Dham, Sivanand Ashram in Kerala, or Uttarkashi, Parmarth Niketan Rishikesk, Yog Niketan...as good options...has anyone stayed in one of these, any recommendations? thanks

Sivananda in kerala well recommended. Great food , a beautiful ashram, 2 x 2 hrs of yag per day - chanting and meditation in mornign and evening and an hour of karma yoga- the rest of the time is yours. A beautiful lake to swim in across from the ashram in Niyyar dam and youll meet some great people.. Good Luck

shantigirl · Nov 3rd, 2009, 17:50

I did a month long teacher training at Yoga Vidya Gurukul last summer. No hot water, but I survived. Food is amazing. Teachers are great. The rooms for "visitors" might be a bit nicer than our rooms. They were simple, but not all that clean (by Western standards). Still, it's a very peaceful environment. Just watch out for the snakes.

sunnysideup · Nov 5th, 2009, 04:32

Shantigirl, how is the weather in Nasik in May and June? too hot to bear? How intensive is the yoga teacher training? I was considering it but just had a broken rib in October, and not sure if it'd be good enough for intensive yoga, twists etc...how was the rigour in the classes? thanks

shantigirl · Nov 5th, 2009, 09:02

The heat wasn't the problem . . . the rain was. If you are planning your trip for that time of year, just be aware that it is rainy season. I was there from the end of June through the end of July and it rained almost every day. Of course, they need the rain so it is hard to complain but we all started to get a little stir crazy. The training is intense; we did 2 hours of asana in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon, plus karma yoga, lectures, exams, etc. You will be living, eating and breathing yoga for the 4 weeks you are there. I found the asanas challenging and I have a fairly strong practice here in the States. You just work to your best ability. There are plenty of teachers and volunteers who walk around and help you with postures.

Janeedol · Nov 6th, 2009, 13:29

In kerala too it will be raining by June.Also see the yoga courses at tulasidalam.I did my ttc there in June,very much recommended as its well balanced on asanas, theory and philosophies.there is no push on religion.the classes are more on the practical effects and practice of yoga.

Nov 3rd, 2009, 07:36	#1
sunnysideup Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Istanbul Posts: 13	Yoga Ashrams for May & June [/b]Hi, we're beginner/intermediates to yoga - have been practising daily in the last 5 months, and on & off prior... We'll be travelling to India in Mid Feb/March for 3-4 months, and would like to incorporate stays in ashrams for yoga during our travels...We're looking into staying in 2 ashrams w/10 days commitments with yoga regimen (hatha, ashtanga or iyengar) and meditation, chanting is ok but not too much. Any recommendations for ahrams in South and North? I've read quite a lot about the ashram conditions - simple is ok, but definitely cleanliness and good, decent food, and hot water is in our criteria - hopefully this criterion would not bring it up to be a too much of a touristy one just for the westerners! If located in a scenic area, all the better... I've heard of Yoga Vidya Gurukul in Nasik, Yoga Vidya Dham, Sivanand Ashram in Kerala, or Uttarkashi, Parmarth Niketan Rishikesk, Yog Niketan...as good options...has anyone stayed in one of these, any recommendations? thanks

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shantigirl Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: new york Posts: 4	The heat wasn't the problem . . . the rain was. If you are planning your trip for that time of year, just be aware that it is rainy season. I was there from the end of June through the end of July and it rained almost every day. Of course, they need the rain so it is hard to complain but we all started to get a little stir crazy. The training is intense; we did 2 hours of asana in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon, plus karma yoga, lectures, exams, etc. You will be living, eating and breathing yoga for the 4 weeks you are there. I found the asanas challenging and I have a fairly strong practice here in the States. You just work to your best ability. There are plenty of teachers and volunteers who walk around and help you with postures.

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Janeedol Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: India Posts: 12	In kerala too it will be raining by June.Also see the yoga courses at tulasidalam.I did my ttc there in June,very much recommended as its well balanced on asanas, theory and philosophies.there is no push on religion.the classes are more on the practical effects and practice of yoga.