First Time At 'Niwas

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We are very excited to have you at “'Niwas”.

Below is some information and guidelines that we hope helps you prepare and get the most out of your time here.

Optimizing your stay with Karma Yoga and Ashram Life.
What exactly is Karma Yoga? – the definition of karma yoga is “meditation in action”. It is an opportunity to learn and practice the skills of being 100% present, in the moment, watching the mind, and not being attached to the fruits of your actions, even though you apply 100% effort. The result of Karma yoga is the experience of innate joy throughout your day regardless of what task you are doing. It gives you a wonderful opportunity to watch the mind through its emotional pull of likes and dislikes “raga- dwesha” and to witness these into an equilibrium.

Karma Yoga is considered to be one of the highest purification techniques in yoga.  Please note that while your age, ability and Yogic needs will be taken into consideration, we “do what needs to be done” at Niwas, depending on the day.
Arrival & Departure Times
​The summer Ashram times of operation are 7am – 8pm. Please arrange your arrival and departure within these times. 
Phones & Internet
'Niwas does not have any phones or internet for guest use. The purpose of being at an Ashram is to disconnect from the outside world, so you can have an opportunity to reconnect to your inside world. We ask that you please keep your phone off and with your personal belongings while you are here. 
Donations 
The Living Yoga Society's Outreach,  Scholarships and Karma Yoga Programs are run by donation. If you are inspired by the teachings and would like to help people who are unable to afford our programs, please consider donating to help these programs run.

Please make all cheques out to “The Living Yoga Society”. We are happy to make a receipt of payment to you, but please note that we are a registered non-profit, not a charity, and therefore personal receipts cannot be used against your taxes. Only company and sole proprietor receipts can be 'written off’.

​We also have a Patreon.com page set up that charges an amount of your choosing to your credit card every month. All funds from our patrons goes towards our outreach and scholarship programs. ​

To make a donation either for your retreat, or to simply support the Centre's efforts, please click below.
Niwas Annual Memberships:
Each participant for Asana classes or Retreats and Residencies at Ishatdev Niwas requires an annual membership of $20 for the calendar year.   

Amenities
Our facilities to accommodate guests are simple. We currently have 2 campers available for use and a cabin, as well as the main loft in the teaching house.   Please note that they get booked pretty fast and may not be available to you when you are here. We will advise you a week before you come to let you know if camping will be necessary or not. 
 
Coming & Going
While you are at 'Niwas, please consider yourself “at 'Niwas”. 

​By this we mean that in order to create a holistic retreat environment for people here, it is not an option to “pop out for a morning coffee” to the nearest town, or head out tonight for a steak.    We ask that you fully immerse yourself in the Yogic lifestyle while you are here for you to be able to receive the full benefits of your efforts. ​​