Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Sadhana Mandir Ashram

A meditation ashram founded by Swami Rama on the Ganga in Rishikesh, with residential retreats rooted in the Himalayan tradition.

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Editorial illustration of a quiet meditation hall; not a photograph of Sadhana Mandir Ashram.
Image: Original editorial illustration generated for Vedic Matters

About this retreat

Sadhana Mandir Ashram was founded in 1966 by Swami Rama as a retreat center for meditation practice in the Himalayan tradition. Its official program list includes short introductory retreats, self-guided meditation for returning participants, yoga nidra, silence, and longer residential programs. First-time visitors must join a retreat or the daily ashram program, and admission is by application. Residential programs include accommodation and vegetarian meals according to the official registration information. Book only through the ashram's published registration and contact channels.

Teachers and tradition

The ashram follows the Himalayan tradition established by Swami Rama; individual facilitators are named on each program page and may change.

Accessibility

The reviewed pages do not publish a complete accessibility statement; applicants can describe physical restrictions on the registration form and should request details.