Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram

Neyyar Dam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Yoga, Yoga vacation, Teacher training

Sivananda ashram at Neyyar Dam near Thiruvananthapuram offering a year-round Yoga Vacation (minimum 3 nights) with a fixed twice-daily class and satsang schedule.

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Who can stay	Yoga Vacation guests (beginners to advanced) and course/TTC participants.
Foreigners accepted	yes
Cost / donation	Yoga Vacation per night – Tent/Dorm INR 560 (USD 12); Twin share common bath INR 1100 (USD 15); Single common bath INR 1500 (USD 21); Twin share INR 1380 (USD 19); Twin share AC INR 1700 (USD 23) USD rates apply to foreign nationals & NRIs Christmas programme 22–31 Dec has higher rates Includes two yoga classes, satsangs, talks, karma yoga, two vegetarian meals a day
Minimum stay	3 nights
Volunteer (seva) terms	Daily karma yoga (selfless service, e.g. kitchen or garden) is part of the Yoga Vacation programme. Separate long-term volunteer/staff terms: Not published - contact ashram
Daily schedule	05:30 Wake up 06:00 Satsang (meditation, chanting, talk) 07:30 Tea 08:00 Yoga class 10:00 Brunch 11:00 Karma yoga 12:30 Optional asana coaching 13:30 Herbal tea 14:00 Yoga talk 15:30 Yoga class 18:00 Dinner 20:00 Satsang
Rules	Participation in the daily schedule is expected (programme follows the Five Points of Yoga) Full ashram rules: Not published - contact ashram
How to apply / book	Register via the official Sivananda India site (sivananda.org.in). 14-day cycles start on the 1st and 16th; you can arrive any day respecting the minimum stay; beginners advised to join at cycle start.
Nearest transport	Not published - contact ashram

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Last verified: 2026-10-22

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