The of Ashram Life
The Daily Ashram Rhythm forms the steady rhythm of life at Ananda Ashram. Each day, the community gathers for meditation, Vedic fire ceremony, chanting, study, and yoga in the lineage of Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati.
These shared practices establish discipline, clarity, and continuity, supporting both individual growth and collective harmony.
Heart
Morning Program
9:00AM
Meditation & Vedic Fire Ceremony
9:45AM
Sanskrit Chanting, Scripture Study or Readings
The morning program steadies the mind and prepares the day. Meditation and fire ceremony purify and center awareness. Chanting and study deepen understanding. Sanskrit preserves and transmits the teachings in their original language.
Evening Program
Evening meditation is followed by chanting or readings, offering a return to stillness at the close of the day.
7:00PM
Meditation & Vedic Fire Ceremony
7:45PM
Chanting & Sharing the Teachings
Weekly Programs
In addition to the Daily Ashram Rhythm, weekly offerings provide further opportunities for devotional practice and study:
Evening Kirtan
Wednesdays at 7:45pm (by donation)
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Gita Study: Gyaneshwar’s Gaze
Thursdays, 8:00–8:45pm (in person & Zoom)
Open Kirtan
Sundays at 7;45 pm
Kundalini Breathing Exercises
Sundays, 11:00–11:30am (in person & Zoom)
Tuesdays
Sanskrit Class (Chanting of Verbs and Nouns)
Tuesdays at 10:45am
Evening Kirtan
Saturdays at 8:00pm (in person)
Saturdays
Sundays
Fridays
Natural Meditation (Self-Inquiry and OM Mantra)
Fridays at 4:30pm
Day Guests
Day Guests are welcome any day of the week. Day visits offer a meaningful way to experience the rhythm of Ashram life without an overnight stay.
Full-Day Rate
Includes participation in the Daily Ashram Rhythm, Yoga Classes and other scheduled activities. Admission to concerts is additional and may be paid at the door.
8:00 am – 9:00 pm
registration
Registration must be submitted by 3:00 pm the day before your planned visit. You may also call the office at 845-782-5575 between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm.
$40
Meals are simple, vegetarian, and served in a spirit of community.
Meal Schedule
Dinner
Friday & Saturday
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Lunch
Monday - Sunday
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Breakfast
Monday - Friday
Self-serve continental breakfast available
Saturday & Sunday