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!