The Divine Life Society (Sivananda Ashram), Rishikesh

* Divine Life, * Paths of Yoga,  * Yogasans, * Pranayama, * Meditation

Sivananda Ashram was founded by Swami Sivananda and is run by the Divine Life Society stablished by Swami Shivananda in 1936. Teachings are based around the five points of yoga — postures, breathing, relaxation, meditation, and diet. Free yoga and meditation classes are offered daily. However, accommodations (which are also provided free of charge, along with food) are only available to serious spiritual seekers who need to apply at least a month in advance. The ashram is located near Ram Jhula, adjoining the main road.

The Divine Life Society has branches all over the world and the Headquarters of the Society is at Sivananda Ashram, Shivanandanagar, Tehri-Garhwal, Uttarakhanda. Situated in the sylvan surroundings on the sacred banks of Mother Ganga, the Institution is basically a monastic set-up where 200 spiritual aspirants are engaged in Sadhana for their personal spiritual progress and selfless service for the welfare of the humanity. The beautiful, pure and serene atmosphere of the Ashram makes it an ideal place for Sadhana and attracts the spiritual seekers all over the world.

�I live to serve. I live to make you all happy. I live to help you all in destroying the ignorance and in attaining the Goal of life – Kaivalya, the final Beatitude.’�– Swami Sivananda