Ganga Darshan Ashram
Lifestyle and Routine

An Ashram is not a temple or monastery, or a place for sannyasins or the guru, it is an embodiment of simple living, where one can develop a positive attitude and an understanding of selfless service. It is a place of inspiration because it does not teach or preach; it exhibits and you imbibe what is applicable to you.

Countless people have been inspired at Ganga Darshan Yogashram through the medium of yoga, sannyasa, guru's grace or heavenly blessings and through contact with this hallowed place. Today Ganga Darshan Yogashram is a modern day gurukul, embodying yoga, the essence of spiritual life.

Events held at Ganga Darshan Yogashram on a regular basis throughout the year for all sadhakas, devotees and well-wishers include chanting of:

Mahamrityunjaya mantra	for universal health (every Saturday)
Shiva Mahimna Stotra	(every Monday)
Saundarya Lahari	(every Friday)
Akhanda Bhagavad Gita Path	(twice monthly on Ekadashi)
Sundarkand for removal of obstacles	(monthly on Poornima)

Other celebrations include:

Basant Panchami	the foundation day of Bihar School of Yoga
Guru Poornima	the full moon of July, a day of rededication
Navaratri	a twice yearly celebration of Goddess Durga, the Cosmic Mother (March/April and September/October)
Sivananda Janmotsav & Swami Satyananda Sannyasa Diwas	which celebrates the birth of Sri Swami Sivananda Saraswati and the sannyasa initiation of Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati (September)
Hanuman Chalisa	chanting on 1st January

One can visit the Bihar School of Yogashram at Munger or Rikhia to attend a sadhana course, a health course, a teacher training course, or just to experience ashram life.

Below is the current ashram timetable.

Ashram lifestyle

During the courses students are expected to follow ashram lifestyle and discipline. The rules and regulations for course participants, as well as for permanent residents, are designed to make the yogic lifestyle and training smooth and simple and to create a suitable atmosphere in which to absorb the practices.

Rules

Any kind of hallucinogenic drug, cigarettes, alcohol, radios, weapons or firearms are strictly prohibited on the Ashram premises. Anybody found in possession of any of these items will face disciplinary action and be asked to leave the Ashram.

• Guests are strictly prohibited from entering all buildings. Residents should avoid gossip and are not permitted to enter the rooms or buildings of other residents.
• Mouna, silence, is strictly observed from 6.00pm to 6.00am and during all meal times.
• The Ashram takes no responsibility for the security of valuables and luggage.
• It is the responsibility of each individual to cover the cost of any damage to or loss of Ashram property.

You may encounter difficulties during your stay in the ashram if you do not follow the rules and regulations.

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