Comments on: What I Learned Living in an Ashram in India

By: Anne

Anne — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 22:54:46 +0000

In reply to Fleur.

Hello Fleur,

Thank you for reading and for the lovely comment. I am so glad to hear you’re about to embark on an ashram journey.

Because I did not have the time to do the teacher training, I followed the ‘yoga vacation’ which essentially means you can stay as long as you want but a minimum of 3 days is required. I recommend staying at least a week so you can get into the groove of the schedule, (though two is more ideal!)

I remember being scared to commit to that much time, but in the end I wish I had stayed longer if for no other reason than to more deeply experience the benefits. It’s a unique and important journey within, and I know that you will benefit no matter how much time you are able to spend there.

All the best!
Anne

By: Fleur

Fleur — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 15:50:26 +0000

Hi Anne,
I just finished reading your article and your experience sounds amazing. You have a great style of writing and this piece made me enthusiastic to start my own ‘Ashram journey’ very soon.
I am still researching into which Ashram to stay at in the south of India. Yours seems very peaceful and the schedule looks interesting.
Which programme/course did you follow?

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By: Anne

Anne — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 19:58:17 +0000

In reply to Sarah Tricomi. Thank you for the lovely comment, Sarah! So glad to have connected with you on our mutual love of yoga :) sending lots of love your way!

By: Sarah Tricomi

Sarah Tricomi — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:42:47 +0000

This is so cool Anne! Yoga has become a big part of my life and it’s awesome to read about it becoming a big part of yours too. I also walked out of my first class (rude!) at the UCLA Rec center, not knowing what it was all about. Love you beautiful!

By: Anne

Anne — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 17:18:42 +0000

In reply to Aoibheann. Hello! It is the Sivananda ashram in Kerala, Neyyar Dam specifically :) I highly recommend it! (Although it is a grueling schedule and basic accommodation, but that's kind of the point :)) Hope this helps!

By: Aoibheann

Aoibheann — Sat, 27 Oct 2018 22:44:12 +0000

Hi! What was the name of the ashram you stayed at? 🙂

By: Josephine

Josephine — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 23:01:02 +0000

Beautifully written as usual, Anne. Thank you for sharing this experience with us through your gift with words. Can’t wait to see what you write about next.

By: Anne Lowrey

Anne Lowrey — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 22:59:29 +0000

In reply to vibeke.

Thank you, Vibeke! I am looking forward to hearing more about your teacher training…it’s definitely something I now want to do eventually. Glad this helped prep you…just remember to surrender to the process 🙂