The Next Phase in the Ashram's Growth: 2006 onwards

20th Anniversary of the Ashram: was celebrated from the 28th – 31st July 2006. It was 4 days of sharing, concerts, lectures, tasty food, good company and fun. Over the full duration of the celebration a fire was kept burning and a large sacred diagram (Mandala) was constructed (with coloured sand etc.) by all who attended.
The Ashram uses a lot of energy for heating, lighting, cooking and so forth. It is both costly and adding to the global warming. Plans are being implemented to bring in more ‘green’ ways of generating energy: solar panels, windmill, photovoltaic cells etc. as well as ways to reduce inefficient heating and lighting, and improving insulation etc.

Current Residents: At present (December 2006) there are 11 residents: Swami Nishchalananda, Swami Krishnapremananda (manager), Michal (writing and teaching), Asanga (maintenance), Nick (office, teaching and kitchen), Tattwa Bodha (library, publications and teaching), Ratna Giri (garden and teaching), Jyoti (office and teaching), Shraddhananda (kitchen, transport and teaching), Atma Sankalpa (house-keeping and teaching) and Yeshe (all departments).

The Ashram is growing from strength to strength. More and more people are coming to visit and stay. Most of courses are full. The Ashram is continuing to fulfil its mission as a haven of peace, wisdom, compassion and transformation. It is continuing to bring Yoga to those who wish to reap its benefits and to act as a place where Yoga practitioners can go deeper in their practice.

Over the next 10 years emphasis will be on dividing the Ashram’s activities between service and practice.

Besides acting as a venue for Yoga seminars (as it has for the last 20 years), the Ashram will continue to encourage residents to develop their skills and creativity in all spheres including writing, art and music. More emphasis will be given to giving Yogic practitioners the opportunity to deepen their practice and understanding.