Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand

Sivananda Kutir Uttarkashi

A seasonal Himalayan yoga ashram near Uttarkashi offering Yoga Vacation stays, meditation, teacher training, scripture study, and simple accommodation.

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Editorial illustration of a serene yoga ashram setting; not a photograph of Sivananda Kutir.
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About this retreat

Sivananda Kutir is a residential yoga ashram in Netala near Uttarkashi, founded in 1991 and operated in the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta tradition. Its official site lists seasonal Yoga Vacation stays, residential teacher training, Sadhana Intensive, and service options. The Yoga Vacation follows cycles beginning on the first and sixteenth, with yoga, meditation, satsang, chanting, vegetarian meals, and ashram discipline. Accommodation is simple and includes dormitory and twin-share formats. Guests should verify the operating season, minimum stay, room availability, and current rates before travel.

Teachers and tradition

The ashram follows Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnudevananda's lineage. Teachers and eligibility vary by course and should be checked during registration.

Accessibility

Dormitories use shared bathrooms and twin rooms have attached bathrooms; a complete accessibility statement was not found. Confirm needs before booking.