Swami Sivanand Sewa Samiti - Sivanand Ashram, Ganeshpur, Uttarkashi

Yoga Retreat

Swami Premananda started his life in Uttarkashi in 1964, living with other brother monks in hermitage.

Between 1964 and 1970 swami Premananda lived in many hermitages, studying sanskrit, Vedanta and yoga. He did his intense practices and became imbibed with the mountain culture and way of living of people.

Between 1970 and 1973 he lived high up at the peak of a mountain, by a small temple to the goddess Durga in total isolation, solitude and silence. This silent retreat and solitude granted him inner awareness forever. Swamiji then came down to the village of Ganeshpur.

For 40 years he has been living here in this village where he established the Sivanandashram for Yogic teachings and the Sivanand Sewa Samiti for charitable and educational activities related to Yoga.

For anybody who is wishing to hold a spiritual retreat or yoga workshop, our ashram has a beautiful Yoga Hall and a Satsang Hall. We have accommodation and food facilities. If you have certain dietary requirements you are welcome to bring your cook and have use of a separate kitchen. Please contact Swami Premananda at least 3 months prior to booking via email or telephone to ensure the availability of the Ashram.