✨Three Portals, One Path – Step into the Ashram That Speaks to Your Soul
Doorways to Discovery – Find Your Flavour of Ashram Life
Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram
A serene forest retreat in Kodikhet for deep immersion
Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram
Our vibrant Tapovan-based ashram beside the Ganga
Akhanda Online Ashram
A global live, virtual sanctuary to support your practice from anywhere in the world
Explore each of these unique spaces and find the rhythm of practice that suits your lifestyle, location, and level of experience.
Akhanda Sri Jungle Ashram
- A serene forest retreat in Kodikhet for deep immersion
Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram
Our vibrant Tapovan-based ashram beside the Ganga
Akhanda Online Ashram
A global live, virtual sanctuary to support your practice from anywhere in the world
✨ More Than a Place — A Way of Being: What Is a Yoga Ashram?
A Yoga Ashram is a spiritual sanctuary, traditionally located in nature, where individuals live, practice, and study the Yogic way of life. Unlike retreats or resorts, an Ashram is not a getaway—it is a coming home to simplicity, discipline, and conscious community.
Daily sadhana
Each morning begins with practices that ground and uplift —
Gentle stretches (asana), breathwork (pranayama), quiet meditation, and soul-stirring chants (mantra).
It's not about being perfect. It's about showing up — for yourself, every single day.
Sacred rituals
Fire ceremonies (Agni Hotra) bring the community together in ancient tradition.
Sattvic vegetarian meals
often prepared in accordance with Ayurvedic principles
Karma Yoga
We believe in giving back. Whether sweeping a floor, serving a meal, or helping a fellow guest —
Simple acts, done with love, become powerful tools for growth and connection.
Daily sadhana
Each morning begins with practices that ground and uplift —
Gentle stretches (asana), breathwork (pranayama), quiet meditation, and soul-stirring chants (mantra).
It's not about being perfect. It's about showing up — for yourself, every single day.
Sacred rituals
Fire ceremonies (Agni Hotra) bring the community together in ancient tradition.
Sattvic vegetarian meals
often prepared in accordance with Ayurvedic principles
Karma Yoga
We believe in giving back. Whether sweeping a floor, serving a meal, or helping a fellow guest —
Simple acts, done with love, become powerful tools for growth and connection.
Our Ashram Philosophy
At Akhanda Yoga, our Ashram environments are spaces where ancient Yogic values meet intentional living. Rooted in the philosophy of holistic integration (Akhanda), we honour all paths and levels of practice, offering space for devotion, knowledge, discipline, and joy.
We believe in the power of collective spiritual intention: when a group of individuals come together with sincerity and presence, the environment becomes charged with healing energy.
Our free daily community Agni Hotra practice has been shared with thousands of global yoga practitioners, both online and in person. These sacred fire rituals uplift not only the individual but contribute to global energetic wellbeing.
Why Stay in a Yoga Ashram?
A Yoga Ashram is not just a place to rest—it is a living classroom, a silent teacher, and a supportive mirror. Here’s how it supports your Yogic path:Provides structure and rhythm to your day to deepen practiceEncourages disciplined lifestyle choices without distractionImmerses you in satsang (community of seekers) and shared wisdomOffers access to experienced teachers and lineage-based knowledgeCreates space for reflection, integration, and spiritual insight
Ashram vs. Modern Retreat: What’s the Difference?
While both experiences can be healing, there are key differences between a modern-day wellness retreat and a Yoga Ashram stay:
Modern Retreat
- Premium comfort & curated experiences
- Often focused on relaxation
- Guest-consumer mindset
- Spa treatments & leisure time
- Short-term escape
Yoga Ashram
- Simple, intentional living in nature
- Focused on personal evolution and self-study
- Seva (selfless service) and participation encouraged
- Fire rituals, community classes, shared rhythm
- Long-term transformation
Do I Need to Be Religious or Spiritual to Stay in an Ashram?
Not at all. Ashrams are open to everyone—regardless of belief system or background. What is required is a spirit of openness, sincerity, and respect. You do not need to follow a guru or belong to a religion to benefit deeply from the structure and energy of Ashram life.
Many guests come with no prior experience of Yoga or meditation, and leave with a new appreciation for simplicity, self-care, and conscious living.