Ashram Self-Reliant Stays in Sydney

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The Ashram residency experience offers Siddha Yoga students the opportunity to deepen their sadhana by becoming immersed in the sacred atmosphere of the Ashram. This allows for in-depth practice and study of the teachings, rest, rejuvenation, contemplation and shared discussion. 

Summer Pause Stay 2023/2024

Applications are now open for Siddha Yoga students who wish to stay at the Ashram in Sydney between 18 December 2023 and 31 January 2024 – while the Ashram is closed to the public during the summer pause.


Stays at the Ashram are based on the Siddha Yoga Ashram Daily Schedule designed by Baba and refined by Gurumayi. The schedule includes meditation, svadyaya, chanting, seva, and quiet contemplation. The practice of silence, Siddha Yoga study, sadhana circles and japa walks may be included. The Ashram, recently renovated, is surrounded by tranquil gardens and is within a short walk to the river parklands.

How Ashram stays will work

Ashram stays during the summer pause will be self-reliant, meaning that residents, together, will do their own catering, and cleaning. There will be a resident supporting these stays.

The Ashram Stay may be up to one month (minimum two nights). They may be by individuals or groups, such as sadhana circles, Siddha Yoga friends, or communities from particular locations. 

Ideally, applicants have had previous experience of Siddha Yoga Ashram living.

Requirements for Visiting Siddha Yoga Students

Please read the studentship requirements below before applying. In addition to these studentship requirements, applicants must have the physical ability to follow the Ashram Daily Schedule including offering approximately 2 hours seva per day. While the Ashram is now better able to accommodate people with limited mobility, these Ashram stays are self-reliant and self-catering. Participants therefore need to be able to manage their share of self-catering (purchasing, preparing, and serving of food as well as the cleaning up afterwards). 

Siddha Yoga Studentship Requirements

  • Has participated in at least one Siddha Yoga Shaktipat Intensive

  • Has maintained at least one of the core Siddha Yoga practices (meditation, chanting, sevadakshina) for a minimum of at least one year 

  • Understands seva as a spiritual practice

  • Demonstrates understanding of, alignment with, and commitment to the philosophy and culture of the Siddha Yoga path.

How to Apply

Siddha Yoga students are invited to apply now. Please check the requirements above and then you can click on the button below and complete the short application form.  A Residency Team member will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

If you have questions about this opportunity, please email ashramstays.syd@siddhayoga.org.au by clicking on the 'Enquire about Ashram Stays' button, and include your name, contact details and the nature of your proposed stay (whether you are an individual or a group). A Residency Team member will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

Fees for Accommodation

Accommodation

Rate

Single Room

$75.00 per night

Adult Dorm

$45.00 per night

Young Adult (18-24) Dorm

$30.00 per night

Linen Hire (optional)

$15.00 per stay

Retreats, programs, Intensives and other events are subject to change without notice. Additionally, we reserve the right to correct any inaccurate information and/or inconsistencies.