Ashram Guidelines

No smoking, alcohol, drugs, or nudity are permitted on the Ashram grounds. To maintain the purity and spiritual purpose of the ashram we ask that all guests and residents follow the schedule of events of our daily program. Attendance at all Satsangs and at least one Yoga class is required. Please ask for guidance from the Yoga teachers or the resident swami to facilitate your adaptation to the daily schedule so that you can more easily understand the principles and the philosophy behind the practice. Reception staff will guide you on the do's and don't's while at the ashram.

Karma Yoga

The Yoga of selfless service. All visitors are encouraged to join our staff (all non-paid volunteers) in this service during our daily scheduled Karma Yoga Hour.

Children

Families with children are always welcome. Parents must supervise their children (except when they are enrolled in Kids Camp). Children 12 years and under pay half price for Ashram stay.

Pets

There is a no pet policy. Please ask for special authorization to bring pets.

Dress Code

Generally staff at the ashram wear plain, simple clothing (e.g. T shirt or sweat shirt and loose, comfortable pants/trousers).

Please note that this is a traditional ashram and all are expected to observe the dress code. We require you to cooperate with this so that everyone maintains the pure energy of the ashram.In satsang we wear clean, light colored clothes - not jeans or work clothes. If you do not comply, we may ask you to change. Clothes are available to buy in the boutique.

This is the dress code for both men/women:

  • no nudity or transparent clothes
  • no bare shoulders, no tank tops
  • no low cut tops
  • no tight fitting clothing, no exercise shorts (no Spandex!)
  • no bare midriffs (tops should be able to tuck into the trousers)
  • no tights- trousers should be knee length or longer and loose

Please also review the ashram rules here.

The Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-based non-profit organization (530) 272-9322/(800)469-9642 - 14651 Ballantree, Grass Valley, CA 95949 - yogafarm@sivananda.org
Website design and programming by Rob Hecker