About
Sivananda Ashram is a spiritual centre in Rishikesh, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It sits in the Sivanandanagar area of the town, and is also known as the Divine Life Society. The ashram was founded in 1936 by Swami Sivananda and has since become one of the best-known places in the region for spiritual learning and yoga practice.
What a visit offers
The ashram is a place of study and quiet practice rather than a sightseeing stop. Visitors can take part in regular satsangs, the gatherings for spiritual talk and devotional song, and in meditation programmes held through the year. The ashram also keeps a library, which suits those who want to read more about yoga and the teachings associated with the community.
Other features
- A hospital on the grounds, reflecting the ashram's service to the community
- Regular satsangs and meditation sessions
- A library for study and reading
Around the ashram
Rishikesh is known as a centre of yoga and meditation, and the ashram is one of the places that gives the town that reputation. Those who come here can combine their time at the ashram with exploring the town and the river that runs through it. For details of current programmes and visiting arrangements, the ashram can be reached by telephone at +91-135-2430040.
