Sewall House Yoga Retreat Center

Recently stayed for a second weekend. Perfect experience- peace-filled, warm, kind environment. The yoga, meditation, food and people were incredible. I will be back for many more weekends.

I was traveled almost 2 days from Thailand to get to the Ashram and this is my first time in to visit USA so i was so worry a lot to be this far then as soon as I arrived i can feel the warm welcome and safe in my heart, its a beautiful place with positive energies, all the staff and Karma yogis are very kind and is Super kind. Love the food in every single meal, all organic vegetables in the farm and all the berries that i've been pick up so yummy. Advance Training in Pranayama, Yoga Asana was so amazing, and many more. I highly recommend and I will come back again. Om & Prem

They recommend that you get up with them at 5:30 a.m. for the morning meditation and prayer which I did on Saturday on Sunday I was not feeling well.

I spent last weekend at the Ashram with 2 close friends to celebrate my birthday. It was our first time there & for all of us a life changing experience. We shared an apartment & immersed ourselves in the daily activities offered, especially loving the yoga classes & satsung twice a day. We went with the Ashram to a beautiful state park nearby for hiking & returned blissfully tired to rejuvenate ourselves in the outdoor sauna. The food, soups & teas served each day were so delicious that we couldn’t wait for the next meal, although each was amazingly satisfying. The chanting & singing in the temple during satsung literally opened the door to my soul, & each of us can’t wait to go back & are plotting our return. I’ve been practicing yoga for 17 years & just completed my first YTT, but this 3 day experience has taken my practice to another level. Being at Sivananda Yoga Ranch felt like coming home, & if you’re looking for a humble place to experience the true essence of the 8 limbs of yoga, a place to feel YOUR true essence, don’t wait but head to the beautiful Catskills to feel at one with your fellow yogis & nature!

I love this beautiful place. I went for let weekend see lodge. It was a beautiful spiritual experience. I enjoyed yoga at sunrise as well as meditation and satsang daily. I also loved the delicious vegan food. The sivanandah way of yoga that focuses on breather.... I got a chance to garden this time and that was beautiful...The sauna is pretty hot but you feel awesome when you get out. The hiking on the property is beautiful and depending on which building you stay in the amenities are ok. The min building has great amenities and it is my favorite place to stay. I would like to check out the apartment as stays next as they have terraces.

Would you like to eat delicious home cooked vegetarian meals? do two yoga classes a day, share in daily meditations and inspiring group chanting? Maybe get a massage while you’re at it.....or walk in a magical pure air forest? How about a Russian sauna in between workshops and spiritually growing lectures? Did I forget to say be with amazing staff and yogis and other guests all under the caring watchful and loving eye of the swami.? Well then look no more.....here you have found a piece of Nirvana on Earth. Unconditionally recommend this ranch for a get away to find yourself again or just fine tune yourself. Don’t hesitate to book.

I believe this has to be one of the most peaceful amazing places on the face of the earth. I spent the last week there with my 16 yr old granddaughter and one of her friends. I felt very safe allowing them to camp alone in the field knowing that they were on a property where no harm could come to them. The food is incredible! The people are incredible! The staff is incredible! I wholeheartedly recommend the Shivanand Ashram and Yoga Ranch to anyone who wants a relaxing vacation whether all by yourself or with your family members.

My sister and I spent the weekend at the ashram and had a fantastic time! If you are looking for a place to get away and be around like-minded yogis, than this is the place! The vegetarian food is prepared fresh daily and was very good, there were two yoga classes a day, group meditation, an outdoor sauna, and lots of great people. We happened to be there on the weekend when they had a vegetarian cooking class. The chef Jayanta leading the class was great! We had a lot of fun! I would definitely go back.

The physical landscape might not come and grab you, the yoga facilities might not have the latest gadgets and the food may not be amazing. But so what? That's why we have cities and the stress of living in them. What the Sivananda Ranch offers us instead is the invitation to unwind and witness our own belaboring resistance to joyful living. The vibe here is healing and accepting. The sauna just adds a high note to this tune. Connect with the energy of the earth and cultivate your inner guru. Om Namah Sivayah!

I have been lucky enough to be able to go to the Yoga Ranch for many years and have always found it a transforming experience.I do not go for nostalgic reasons as over the years people come and go but the energy remains the same if not stronger.I would recommend anyone to come and give it a try even though it's not everyone's cup of tea.Hari Krsna

Spent a beautiful weekend at the ranch which featured hiking as an option this time. I enjoyed it very much at nearby Minnewaska State Park. Bring hiking shoes if you plan to do the hike as it can be rocky and also slick this time of year with the falling leaves. The yoga was excellent. Unless already familiar with Sivananda yoga, I recommend taking the beginner class at least once where poses are explained in detail. Classes are 2 hours which includes quite a bit of pranayama breath work which was excellent. Wonderful staff and the food (vegetarian/vegan) was very good. Accommodations are clean and comfortable.

This is my second stay at the Ashram and brought friends with me. A place to decompress and reflect over the weekend. Great food, a comfortable roo at the main house and good Yoga classes. At age 61 I was able to do my head stand. Refreshing lectures and wonderful staff.

I just wanted to thank the wonderful folks at the Sivananda Yoga Ranch for an amazing two day visit. The food and the yoga were equally amazing. I never thought vegetarian food could be so delicious. The Sivananda Asana practice is the best in my opinion. It is hard work mixed with a mindful approach that allows you to focus on each asana both physically and mentally. I've now visited the Ashram in the Bahamas and the ranch, and I feel like my own personal practice has grown ...

If you are Looking for a 5 star hotel yoga retreat this is not for you. This was my first time ever doing yoga and yet a retreat. If you need a reality check and looking to center finding yourself and is open. Than this is for you. I met people from all over the world. And all there for the same reason. To the beautiful people I meet this weekend oct 14-16 of 2016 . Each one of you touched me in such a way that changed me. I want to thank you for your sharing and restoring my faith in human kindness.

This Ashram and its spiritual leadership, staff and volunteers deserve five stars for providing a welcoming, challenging and enlightening experience for its visitors. I attended the Pranayama Weekend event and the experience exceeding my expectations (although truthfully, I wasn't sure want to expect).

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To begin with the lady at the desk when we arrived was rude! We were advised when we arrived that there was no power and no WiFi! We should have been notified before we arrived! We were taken to our room, immediantely when we entered the building there was a smell of propane! Not too safe! The rooms looked nothing like they were pictured on their website as a matter of fact the website looked nothing like anything we saw! The doors to the rooms have no locks, we did not feel safe! The bathroom was all the way down this hallway that the floor didn’t even look level! The Bathrooms and showers were coed!