Membership in the Yoga Society of New York, Inc.
Membership supports the Purposes of the Yoga Society of New York, Inc., and the spiritual, educational and cultural programs of Ananda Ashram.
Ananda Ashram
Sustaining the Lineage
Ananda Ashram exists to preserve and transmit the teachings of Yoga and Vedanta in the lineage of Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati.
Through daily meditation, Vedic fire ceremony, chanting, Sanskrit study, and traditional Hatha Yoga, these teachings continue as a living practice. Membership provides the steady support that allows this sacred rhythm to endure.
By becoming a member, you participate directly in sustaining the Ashram as a place of disciplined practice, study, and spiritual refuge.
Annual Membership
$150 (USD)
1 year, effective from payment date
Annual Membership offers a meaningful way to support the Ashram’s daily work and remain actively connected to its community.
- Discounts on the Ashram’s cultural programs and selected workshops
- 10% discount on Ashram Gift Shop purchases at www.anandabookstore.com
- 10% discount on overnight guest stays (up to 6 nights per year)
- Access to group yoga offerings
Benefits Include:
Your annual contribution helps maintain the Daily Ashram Rhythm Program, care for the Ashram grounds, and preserve the facilities that support spiritual life.
Lifetime Membership
$2,000 (USD)
Unlimited, effective from payment date
Lifetime Membership is a lasting expression of faith in the value of the teachings and commitment to their continuity.
- The uninterrupted continuation of the Daily Ashram Rhythm
- Ongoing Sanskrit study and scriptural instruction
- Long-term preservation of the Ashram property
- The faithful transmission of the lineage for future generations
This offering supports:
Lifetime Membership reflects a deeper form of stewardship. It affirms not only appreciation for the Ashram, but a desire to help safeguard its stability and purpose for years to come.
- A book by Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati
- An Ashram poster
- A Yoga Society T-shirt
- Complimentary accommodations for one weekend, or any two nights per year, for the member and one guest (Based on space availability; holidays and special events are generally excluded)
Lifetime Members ALSO receive:
Tax Information
The Yoga Society of New York, Inc. (Ananda Ashram) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3). Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law.
Voting Member Status
After 2 years of sustained membership, members can apply to the YSNY Board to become a voting member and more intricately become an active member of the YSNY.