Yogiville India
Yogiville India is a comprehensive site for travellers, retreat guests, training groups and day visitors. The entire location has been developing since 2012 at the keen vision of Yogi Ashokananda, designed for sadhana.
At the heart of our site, is the yogashala purpose buit in the round and open to the elements for group and individual yoga practices.
Yogashala in the round
Complementing the yogashala, you will find the Meditation Dome, a stone structure 7 levels into the earth and equidistance from ground to the centre of the dome, a magical place for mediation, self reflection, chanting or simple peace and quiet.
Meditation in the dome
The Yajnashala is a smaller practice area for self practice or smaller group practice and the temple area for meditation, Bhakti Yoga, Puja ceremonies and quiet contemplation.
Puja at the onsite Temple
There are a variety of accommodations available for all budgets, central areas for gathering, communing, cooking and eating in our open dining areas or relaxing by the swimming pool.
Outdoor Kitchen – Cooking up a feast from local produce
The Neuroprana Wellness Centre offers a full range of Ayurvedic treatments for healing, relaxing and restoring.
Ayurvedic Treatments
Plenty of opportunities to wander onsite enjoying the farmland, orchards, cows and goshalas, roaming footpaths, hammock areas, a gift shop.
Brahman Cows – Birthing Goshala
Guests are welcome to observe or participate in the Yogi Ashokananda Foundation charity projects including the Primary School, Sita Devi Charity School, on adjacent property and the daily food program.
Community Projects
Yogiville India is over 13 acres of land on the outskirts of the temple town of Tiruvannamalai, a major pilgrimage destination in Tamil Nadu and at the base of the holy Mt Arunachala, “Fire Mountain of Wisdom”, recognised by many as the spiritual heart of the world. We are blessed with constant views of Mt Arunachala and uninterrupted views of the stunning sunrises kissing the sky as we start each day.
Mt. Arunachala – the holy mountain
The View From Above
Map Location
Accommodations
We have 4 guest houses all providing something different and are priced accordingly to meet any budget requirements.
Guest Houses 1 & 2
Guest House One
Our first guest house includes 8 ground floor and 1st floor rooms, approximately 176 Sq Ft in size, all with en-suite bathrooms, hot water. 1st floor rooms with balconies and ground floor rooms with verandas & hammocks.
All rooms have screens, ceiling fans and some rooms have air conditioning. The rooftop if accessible for practice, photographs or simply to enjoy the views throughout the day with special views at sunrise and sunset. These rooms are ideal for single guests on a private basis, as rooms are fitted with a single bed.
Standard Room – Ideal as a Private room for one person
Guest House Two
The second guest house is similar to the first guest house, although these 8 rooms are larger than guest house 1. These rooms are 256 SQ FT in size, all with en-suite bathrooms with hot water. Screens, ceiling and air conditioning fitted in each room for your comfort.
These rooms are ideal for single guests on a private basis and for 2 guests on a shared basis. Rooms have double beds or 2 single beds.
These two guest houses face east towards Mt Arunachala and the back views are to the west over the hills.
Deluxe Room – Suitable for one person or two people sharing
Guest House Three
Guest House 3
Guest house 3 opened in 2019, our newest rooms and our largest rooms at 350 SQ FT. The 6 rooms are on the 1st floor above the Neuroprana Wellness Centre. They have been fitted with stone floors throughout, double glazed floor to ceiling windows, screens, ceiling fans and air conditioning. The hot water is primarily provided via solar heating with backup for those few days where the sun may be taking a break. These rooms are ideal for guests who wish to have a bit more privacy on a private or shared basis. All rooms have 2 single/double beds.
Super Deluxe Room – Private or Shared basis
Rooms in this building face North, East, South & West. Your room could have pool views.
Guest House Four
Guest House 4 – Red roof to left of guest house 3
Our 4th guest house, opened in 2019, offers basic accommodations in 4 150 SQ FT rooms. These 1st floor rooms have a simple bed or two and a ceiling fan with bathroom facilities on the ground floor, one dedicated to men and one to ladies. These are the budget rooms, providing a lower price point for travellers and volunteers.
Basic Room – Private or Shared basis
Building 4 rooms either face south or north with views of either the swimming pool or the yogashala and hills to the north.
Please confirm availability and submit your booking request.