• Laundry facilities
• Prayer rooms for personal practice
• Pay phones and limited e-mail access are on the premises
• Swimming in Kootenay Lake
• Ashram Bookstore and library for further learning

We do not have camping facilities. And we are sorry, we cannot accommodate pets. 

Meals
Nourishing meals are served in the dining room or on the deck overlooking the lake. All meals are in silence. Vegetarian dishes are always available. Fish and poultry are occasionally also served. Organic fruit and vegetables from our gardens and orchards are used as much as possible. We cannot accommodate all special dietary needs. Please call ahead to clarify your options. 

What to Bring?
Four distinct seasons in the mountains require a variety of clothing. Summer days can be hot, and the evenings cool. Winters can bring a lot of snow. Dress is casual except on special occasions. Please bring:

• Outdoor work clothes
• Waterproof footwear
• Loose-fitting clothing for Hatha Yoga
• Slippers for indoors
• A flashlight, alarm clock and a phone card if you plan to make calls
• A journal for your reflections

What We Expect
Yasodhara Ashram is a sacred place that supports an inward process of spiritual development. As part of our community, we ask that you follow the daily schedule, including attendance at morning practices and evening Satsang. Ashram guests are expected to take full responsibility for themselves during their stay. What we offer is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological treatment. Please come with valid medical insurance. All illegal drugs are forbidden. Alcohol is not permitted. Yasodhara Ashram is a celibate community.

Ashram Bookstore
Our bookstore offers a collection of recommended titles from various spiritual traditions and disciplines. Devotional images and altar supplies are available along with CDs, videos, jewelry and unique gifts. 
 
Click here to see our latest books, CDs and gifts, as well as recommended titles.

Travel Information
Click here to see how to get to the Ashram.