The Ashram
Project
A Sivananda Yoga Centre, Gurgaon initiative, arising in the Konkan hills. A refuge for seekers. A home for practice.
Kesari, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra
Meet Arun Pandala
Yoga Acharya • Teaching for 30 years
Arun Pandala is one of India’s senior-most Sivananda Yoga teachers. Practicing since 1992 and teaching for over three decades, he co-founded Sivananda Yoga Centre, Gurgaon—one of the world’s largest Sivananda-style programmes—bringing yoga to 50,000+ people in Gurgaon and 500,000+ globally through online teaching. His vision is a disease and pain free planet, with yoga showing the way.
A short introduction
From healing his own severe back pain to guiding thousands toward health and clarity, Arun teaches with compassion, common sense, and humour—making ancient yoga practical for modern life.
The Practice
An authentic, traditional yoga practice designed for modern life—reducing stress, building harmony and balance, and improving physical and mental well-being.
The programme includes Asana, Pranayama and Meditation courses, advanced asana classes, and focused workshops—from Surya Namaskar and inversions to stress relief, chronic pain support, and special needs (pregnancy, children, teenagers, and seniors).
THE INFRASTRUCTURE
A campus designed for practice, rest and community
A traditional gurukul where individuals and families can experience quiet focus, yogic diet and shared living—supported by simple, well-planned facilities.
Accommodation
- 2 cottages
- 15 twin sharing rooms
- 5 triple sharing rooms
- 4 four-bed staff quarters
Practice Spaces
- Two yoga halls
- Common areas
- Walking track
- Temple (Phase 2)
Operations
- Kitchen & store
- Compound wall & parking
- Sewage & water systems
- Security & gates
Sustainability
- Borewell & water tank
- Water harvesting
- Sustainable electricity
- Landscaping & agriculture
An invitation to support
SY charitable trust is registered under the Income Tax Act
Sivananda Yoga Charitable Trust is registered under Sections 12A/12AB and 80G of the Income Tax Act. These registrations are granted by the Income Tax Department of India and reflect our commitment to operating as a genuine charitable institution with complete transparency and accountability. These registrations benefit both the Trust and our donors.
Larger donations (₹1,00,000+)
Smaller donations (UPI)