Welcome
Eat, Pray, Love: these are the guidelines of a spiritually centered life: we begin with eating right to keep the body healthy and clean; pray to remember our True Self; and love to celebrate the bonds of humanity and our relationship to the cosmos.
Ashram living is designed for the liberation of the soul, a place to inspire the heart and develop the mind. We step out of our routine lives and move into a creative environment for the spirit, one which arouses the essence of our being, giving us the freedom to explore our fullest potentials.
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Q&A about Ashram Living
What is an Ashram?
In essence an ashram is a retreat and sanctuary for spiritual practices and disciplines. It is also a home to individuals who have committed their lives to spirituality.
Who stays at an Ashram?
Everyone is welcome at an ashram! Whether you are new to yoga or a devoted spiritual practitioner, an ashram is a place where you can hone in on your skills and develop your inner spiritual life. While living at an ashram we cultivate new feelings and discipline. We also discover new areas of our mind, body, and spirit!
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Ashrams are very dynamic environments directed toward spiritual growth and development. We live, eat, dream, and think about the importance of spiritual wisdom and while staying at an ashram. Our daily lives are enhanced as we share joy and peace with the people around us. We celebrate the gift of life that the Universal Spirit has given to us. An ashram is a place for spiritually minded people living spiritually minded lives.
In an ashram we are always mindful of the way we think, act, and move with our friends, family, and the nature around us. We take a step back from the commotion of our worldly lives and objectively examine our past, present, and future and search for new ways in which we can improve our experience of living and the relationships we share with others.
Want to learn more about specific courses taught at an ashram? The link below will direct you to an ashram in southern India which offers various courses in yoga and Indian Traditions.
An ashram is a place of discipline where we challenge ourselves and try to create change in our living patterns. We, in essence, reshape our frame of thoughts and actions to redirect ourselves and create a holistic lifestyle, conscious of our relationship to the earth, the environment, and the people around us.
In order to stimulate new growth in our spiritual life we learn new techniques and practices. These practices are derived from a traditional science which is designed to reform our mind, body, and spirit. They are also tools that we can use throughout our lives!
Every Ashram is unique and each offers a distinct set of practices for students and disciples.
To learn more about the yogic teachings and principles, please visit the Yogic Wisdom resource library which offers a variety of information about yogic practices and teaching.
Ashram Locations
Ashrams are everywhere! India, Germany, the US, Chile, you name it. There are mountain ashrams and beach ashrams, ashrams in the heart of cities and ashrams deep within the forests.
Ashrams have existed for thousands of years. Prior to the late 1800's the majority of ashrams existed in India where yoga and spiritual practices were offered to individuals who were committed to spirituality. Anywhere from 10,000-5,000 years ago ashram were emerging as centers for spiritual teachings and practices. Back then Indian Gurus offered lifelong courses to disciples who were devoted to spiritual enlightenment.
Although today many ashrams have lost sight of the spiritual traditions and techniques, there are still a few ashrams scattered throughout the world that offer teachings from the ancient sciences of yoga. These ashrams are devoted to the growth and development of their students and disciples. They are also committed to the expansion of compassion and peace within humanity. Some ashrams are even devoted to charity work and organize programs to help develop lower class communities.
Links and More Information
If you would like to learn more about some of the specific details of ashram and spiritual living, please visit one of the following links. You will also be able to find additional information about yoga from the traditional yogic sciences.
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The Tureya Ashram in Southern India, home to the spiritual traditions of India. |
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Yoga Psychologist: a journal for alternative medicine, therapy, research, and spiritual sciences. |
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The Blissful Life is a community for collaboration, working with groups from around the world to envelope love, peace, harmony, and bliss. |
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Photo gallery of India and ashrams. |
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Homepage of the Tureya Foundation. |