A Community of Seekers
We are a diverse gathering of people from all over the world, united by the search for peace and authentic connection. Here by the Kabini river, we don't just practice yoga; we live it together through shared meals, morning rituals, and evening kirtans.
Siofra from Ireland shares how her Yoga Teacher Training course overshot all expectations. She speaks of the deep connections she made and the amazing experience of being surrounded by nature and wildlife.
Kriti from Dubai shares her experience from the Yoga Intensive Retreat. She speaks about the dedicated teachers, the food made with love, and her biggest takeaway: that in the realm of love, everything is possible.
Naomi from France fell in love with the ashram during a beginner retreat and returned for her teacher training. She shares how much she learned and her gratitude for the experience.
A Ganesha Puja marks the beginning of each Yoga Teacher Training. This welcome ceremony is a cultural and spiritual offering to remove obstacles and invoke blessings for the new journey.
Students and teachers gather in a circle for a Puja ceremony in our main yoga shala. This ritual of reverence helps to purify the space and focus the mind.
Singing bhajans together is a powerful way to relieve stress and build community. Here, our yoga teacher Subha leads a beautiful call-and-response chant devoted to unconditional love.
Kirtan nights are a joyful, heart-opening experience that unites everyone in a shared celebration. The repetitive chants allow participants to enter a meditative state.
A bhajan night is always a special time, where guests and teachers share music and chanting. The vibe is created by the unique talents and instruments our guests bring.
A bonfire farewell for our recent yoga and Ayurveda guests. These evenings are filled with music, laughter, and a serene sense of community.
We celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights, with a feast, dancing, and fireworks. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil and light over darkness.
About A Community of Seekers
You don’t have to perform or follow a script during our evening gatherings like kirtan nights or bonfire farewells. These are informal moments where guests and teachers naturally come together to share music, stories, or just silence. If you play an instrument, feel free to bring it, but simply sitting in the circle with a cup of fresh herbal tea is just as meaningful.
Our ashram is not just a place to study; it is a space where a temporary community forms, often leaving guests with friendships that last long after they return home.
Why Community Matters Here
Yoga and Ayurveda are deeply personal practices, but they are often enriched when experienced alongside others on a similar path. Whether you are here for a Yoga Teacher Training or a restorative Ayurveda retreat, you will find yourself sharing a dinner table with people from different continents, all looking for the same thing: a bit of stillness.
The Rhythm of Our Gatherings
Our social life is dictated by the rhythms of the farm and the traditions we hold dear.
- Puja Ceremonies: We begin our teacher training programs with a Ganesha Puja. This ritual helps us set intentions and clear the space, not just physically but mentally. It is a time for everyone to arrive and ground themselves.
- Kirtan and Bhajans: These are heart-opening evenings. You might hear a song in English one minute and a Sanskrit chant the next. It is not about musical perfection; it is about the collective energy and the joy of simple expression.
- Bonfire Evenings: As the sun sets over the Kabini river, we often gather around a fire. These nights are the informal heart of the ashram, filled with laughter, music, and the kind of deep, honest conversations that are hard to find in everyday city life.
Coming here means stepping away from the isolation of modern life and into a circle of people who are genuinely interested in who you are and what you are learning.
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