Sivananda Ashram (Divine Life Society)
शिवानंद आश्रम
Headquarters of the Divine Life Society, founded in 1936 by Swami Sivananda. Visitors can join morning meditation and evening satsang for free.
Sivananda was one of the most influential yoga teachers of the twentieth century, and his disciples spread yoga around the world. The ashram lies at the west end of Ram Jhula. Visitors can join morning meditation, yoga classes, and evening satsang (spiritual gatherings) for free. The ashram bookshop sells a wide range of English books on yoga and Vedanta. Those wishing to stay for a long period of study must apply in writing in advance. Keep quiet in the grounds, and dress modestly.
Opening hours
Approx. 05:00–21:00 (class times posted on site)
Nearby sights
- Ram Jhula
- Parmarth Niketan Ganga Aarti
- Janki Setu
- Beatles Ashram (Chaurasi Kutia)
- Lakshman Jhula
- Tera Manzil Temple (Trayambakeshwar)
- Bharat Mandir
- Triveni Ghat