--- title: "Join Our Traditional Yoga Community in Amboli Ashram" description: "Join our traditional Sivananda yoga community in Amboli. Experience authentic ashram life, daily meditation, and Hatha yoga courses for all levels of seekers." canonical: https://mytribe.in/sivanandayogapeetham/yoga-retreats/a-global-sangha-our-community last_updated: 2025-09-06 --- # Our Global Sangha: Traditional Yoga Community in Amboli Tribe Verified · Traditional Sivananda lineage in Amboli hills By [Govindananda Saraswati](https://mytribe.in/sivanandayogapeetham) · Retreats hosted at Amboli Ashram · ₹1,000 Per Person Per Day (estimate) Part of [Yoga Retreats](https://mytribe.in/sivanandayogapeetham/yoga-retreats). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/sivanandayogapeetham/yoga-retreats/gallery) Step away from the noise and join a supportive community of seekers in the green hills of Amboli, where we live and practice the traditional five points of yoga together. ## Photos and videos - ![A group of students from a Yoga Teacher Training Course, united in their dedication to the path of yoga. It is a joy to see people from all over the world come together to learn and grow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/617d2a64-4877-409c-835c-1b64540de249) - ![It is always a pleasure to share the teachings of yoga with sincere seekers. Here I am with the actress Deepika Padukone, who visited to deepen her understanding of our tradition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d876e854-5328-472f-87aa-5086f47dd443) - ![A testimonial from a student sharing their experience of learning "real traditional Hatha Yoga" with us. I am grateful to be able to pass on the teachings of my masters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9f46de68-5451-422a-8309-c48a42450d62) - ![A testimonial from a student sharing their experience of learning "real traditional Hatha Yoga" with us. I am grateful to be able to pass on the teachings of my masters.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/adcf2387-fda6-4c45-a1c3-4a8dfe432988) - ![Students connect and share their experiences in the peaceful gardens of our Amboli ashram. The friendships formed here often last a lifetime.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cfe0bcac-ab4b-497a-acc0-f92acc3e8f98) - ![Students connect and share their experiences in the peaceful gardens of our Amboli ashram. The friendships formed here often last a lifetime.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b81b200-6883-4f8b-97e5-d7ca96949ccb) - ![We always find time for a simple cup of chai and conversation. These informal moments of connection are an important part of the ashram experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/54618e0c-0ef5-4e41-8c73-f840cff39146) - ![A happy moment with a student after the completion of a course. It is my greatest reward to see the joy and transformation in those who come to study with me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7987ec1f-179d-45ed-81ef-126ae2ecc2ca) - ![A happy moment with a student after the completion of a course. It is my greatest reward to see the joy and transformation in those who come to study with me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b69b3dbf-9525-4fb3-ad4b-bc4d95497f4f) - ![A heartfelt testimonial from a student who has been seeking this knowledge since 2019. I am blessed to be a guide for so many on their spiritual journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/264aadf7-b944-4386-94ea-c367d41958e9) - ![A student expresses his gratitude after spending a month at the ashram, twenty years after our first meeting. The path of yoga is a lifelong journey, and it is an honor to be a part of it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/adda2d0e-14c1-4c9f-801e-06d872aa474c) ## About A Global Sangha: Our Community In our ashram, community is not about casual conversation, but about shared purpose. It forms through our daily discipline: waking at 5:20 AM for meditation, taking turns with Karma Yoga like chopping vegetables or gardening, and eating simple, sattvic meals together. This routine strips away modern distractions and fosters a genuine, ego-free connection that is often missing in everyday life. ### Building the Sangha A sangha is more than a group of people practicing together. It is a spiritual support system. By immersing yourself in the daily ashram life in Amboli, you are not just attending a retreat, you are stepping into a lineage. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you are surrounded by others who are also seeking to deepen their understanding of Hatha yoga and Vedanta. ### Why This Environment Matters Our community is built on simplicity, not luxury. When everyone follows the same schedule—two 90-minute asana sessions, two daily meditation and chanting (satsang) gatherings, and two simple vegetarian meals—the differences in our outside lives fade away. This environment is designed to create a sense of equality. You will find that sharing a simple cup of chai after a long day of study or working alongside others in the garden creates bonds that often last for years. ### Principles of Our Practice We adhere strictly to the five points of yoga as taught by Swami Vishnudevananda: * **Proper Exercise:** Traditional Hatha yoga. * **Proper Breathing:** Pranayama. * **Proper Relaxation:** Savasana. * **Proper Diet:** Sattvic, lacto-vegetarian meals. * **Positive Thinking and Meditation:** Our daily satsangs. By engaging with these practices collectively, you gain the energy and clarity needed to sustain your own spiritual journey long after you leave the ashram. ## About Govindananda Saraswati I am Swami Govindananda, and I guide this community based on the teachings of my Guru, Swami Vishnudevananda. My aim is to help you strip away the surface-level distractions and find a genuine connection to your inner Self, supported by others on the same path. 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