Ashram Daily Schedule
(A spirit of silence is observed from 5:00 am until breakfast.)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5:00 am | *Arise, Bathe, and Personal Sadhana |
| 6:30 - 7:00 am | **Paduka Puja and Chandan (optional) |
| 7:00 - 8:00 am | **Aarati in Temple |
| Variable Timing | **Small Fire Ceremony (optional) |
| 9:00 - 10:00 am | Breakfast of your own making |
| 10:00 - 1:00 pm | ***Karma Yoga (Service to the Divine) |
| 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Sit-down Lunch and Clean up |
| 2:00 - 3:00 pm | Personal Time |
| 3:00 - 5:00 pm | ***Karma Yoga (Service to the Divine) |
| 5:00 - 6:00 pm | Prepare and Bathe for Aarati |
| 6:00 - 7:00 pm | **Aarati in Temple |
| 7:00 - 8:30 pm | Optional Light Meal |
| 9:00 pm | Quiet Time |
*Personal Sadhana (spiritual practice) may be done in the temple (not
hatha yoga), one's room, large room in the dormitory, outside, or in any
quiet space.
**Clothing for ceremonies should be modest and clean. This would include
covering the legs and shoulders for both men and women. Preferred
clothing for women would be long skirt or sari. Preferred clothing for
men would be lunghi.
***Clothing for Karma Yoga should be modest. Please no short shorts or
tank tops.
