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The Ashram Mt Eliza

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Residential Meditation and Yoga school on the Mornington Peninsula, home to master of meditation & K Seekers hear spiritual discourse and experience the Divine.

The Ashram: Residential Meditation Centre

Established in 1996, The Ashram is a place of spirituality and inner healing. People live in or visit The Ashram to practice meditation and yoga and to study spiritual philosophies like Kashmir Shaivism, Vedanta, and Self-inquiry, as taught by the great masters. It is a place where one realises the highest potential of human life. The Ashram is a school of inner education: meditation and self-inquiry. It is one of the few ashrams in the world to be established by Westerners. MM Swami Shankarananda (Swamiji), a self-realised guru of the Siddha tradition guides the Ashram and residents on their spiritual journey. Ma Devi Saraswati, an accomplished spiritual teacher and ‘mother’ of the Ashram, assists him. Transformation takes place here by means of Shaktipat, the awakening of the divine inner energy. Swamiji calls the Ashram a school of ‘Second Education’. First education is conventional, university-based education, and ‘Second Education’ is inner or spiritual education, the science of human happiness. In this dynamic environment seekers learn to meditate and practice Self-inquiry, study spiritual philosophy, learn about the emotions and how the mind works, and gain an understanding of the inner Self, one’s essential nature. A guru is a spiritual teacher. Just as you have teachers in the arts, in science and in sport, so in spirituality there are spiritual teachers or gurus. A guru is someone who as attained the goal of spiritual life. He or she is established in the inner Self, understands the mystery of the mind and knows how to awaken knowledge in others. Swamiji practices a universal spirituality and draws from the teachings of the great masters of all religions. He holds that God, as the inner Self, dwells within every person. The Self, whose nature is Consciousness, has a dynamic aspect called the Kundalini energy, a potential that can be awakened in a seeker. Swamiji teaches that the highest duty of a human being is to welcome another person with love. To do that one has to first welcome oneself with love, that is practice self-acceptance. The Ashram is a resource for those seeking spiritual wisdom and inner solutions to life problems. The practice of meditation and Self-inquiry give new insight in the areas of career, relationship, health and spirituality. The teaching and practice of meditation is available through all of the courses offered including Satsang, Retreats, and Self-inquiry groups. Everyone is welcome. We welcome everyone with love regardless of race, religion, gender or philosophical leanings, to join us for our regular weekly online programs. Though The Ashram belongs to a Hindu lineage you do not have to consider yourself a Hindu to participate. Everyone can take a course or come to the programs. Where do I start? Join us for our weekly meditation program on Saturday evenings called 'satsang'. It streams live from 7:15pm every week, with on-demand replay. Learn more at www.theashram.com.au

10/09/2025

Self-inquiry Workshop with Devi Ma this Sunday in Elsternwick! 🌹 - https://mailchi.mp/2ea5fd484538/self-inquiry-workshop-sunday

25/08/2025

Join us for a profound two-part workshop series introducing the Shiva Process—a powerful method of yogic Self-inquiry designed to help you explore, understand, and uplift your inner world.

Embodying the wisdom of Kashmir Shaivism and refined for modern seekers, this method offers a simple yet transformative way to shift from emotional contraction to expanded awareness.

Through guided meditations and inquiry-based dialogue, you’ll learn how to bring clarity to difficult emotions, recognise hidden patterns, and reconnect with the clear space of good feeling—the essence of your own Self.

👉 This workshop series is ideal for yoga and meditation students seeking practical tools for inner growth, emotional healing, and spiritual awakening.

❤️‍🔥 Bookings open - spaces limited!
⏳ Reserve your space now via link in bio

14/08/2025

Mantra Workshop with Guruji this Sunday and October Intensive -

Mantra is not a theory or a philosophy. It is a practice. A living mantra can tame the mind and connect it to the Shakti, the inner Kundalini power.

13/08/2025

❤️‍🔥 In honour of Baba Muktananda’s Shaktipat awakening in 1947, we will hold a feast and satsang this Saturday .ashram (feast bookings essential).

🐍 Shaktipat, also known as Kundalini awakening is the transmission of spiritual energy from master to student.
As Guruji says, ‘Shaktipat is the beginning of the inner journey—not through effort, but through grace.’ This awakening has travelled through the great beings of the Siddha lineage to thousands of seekers around the world.

☀️ Today the light of grace shines forth .ashram through Guruji, Devi Ma, and our vibrant community of yogis, seekers and meditators.

Join us in honouring this profound awakening at satsang this Saturday.
All are welcome. Link in bio.
Jai Gurudev!

08/08/2025

❤️‍🔥✨Join is for our celebration of Bhagwan Nityananda’s Punyatithi at Satsang tomorrow evening, 7:15pm. We will chant, Guruji will give a talk, and we will meditate together.
The Shakti is high and the Bliss descends when Bhagwan is in the hall! ✨🙏🏼

18/07/2025

📿 Join us for this workshop as Swamiji guides us through various dharanas on mantra, offers practical instructions, and, most importantly, leads us in sustained practice.

Swamiji says, ‘Mantra is not a theory or a philosophy. It is a practice. Mantra transforms us and connects us to the Self. Of all yogic techniques it is the simplest, most basic, and most powerful.’

Everyone who participates in these workshops, leaves feeling exalted by the power of mantra.

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🔗 in bio

10/07/2025

Happy Guru Purnima ❤️‍🔥🌹 On this auspicious day we honour our beloved teachers, MM Swami Shankarananda and Devi Ma Saraswati, their Guru Baba Muktananda, and his Guru, Bhagavan Nityananda of Ganeshpuri. We honour the lineage of Siddhas and realised beings who offer us a pathway to liberation, realisation of the Self and the Clear Space of Good Feeling.

The Guru is the grace bestowing power of God.

Join us tonight at 7:30pm for our mid-retreat Guru Purnima puja and celebrations! ❤️‍🔥

Sadgurunath Maharaj Ki Jay

09/07/2025

Tonight at 7:30pm is Guruji’s first evening program for the Winter Guru Purnima Retreat .ashram ❤️‍🔥

Seekers, yogis and devotees will come together from around the world, both physically at the ashram and watching online, to hear Guruji and Devi Ma’s words of wisdom on the path of sadhana and discipleship.

We will chant, meditate, and connect with the flow of Shakti and grace with Guruji and Devi Ma’s guidance.

All are welcome! And it’s not too late to join. Reach out to us to see how you can participate in this immersive sadhana retreat.

Tomorrow morning at 11:30am is Devi Ma’s first morning program. 🧘‍♀️💗

07/07/2025

Gurupurnima July Retreat & Ganeshpuri is Calling -

Daily programs include chanting, meditation, evening talks with Guruji, day-time talks Devi Ma and other senior teachers, Self-inquiry practice, hatha yoga, puja (rituals), and time spent in Satsang.

18/06/2025

🌟 In 1970, Baba Muktananda told Guruji, ‘Always remember, “I am the Self.”’ These words were accompanied by a divine awakening which Guruji calls the turning point of his life.

Mostly, we identify with our body, our mind, our emotions, and our mundane activities. To contemplate ‘I am the Self’ is to enter ‘The Guru’s narrative’ which uplifts one to a level of joy and illumination that is rare.

🕉 In the holy land of Ganeshpuri, India, home of the incomparable Bhagavan Nityananda and his great disciple Baba Muktananda, this narrative vibrates as a powerful living presence.

🪷 Join us in these sacred precincts where the Shakti, or spiritual energy, transforms all who visit.

✨ Guruji and Devi Ma will lead the 2026 Ganeshpuri Retreat, which includes:
 • Nightly Satsangs • Meditation sessions in the shrines of Bhagavan Nityananda and Baba Muktananda • Pilgrimage to the goddess temple in Vajreshwari • Many other Shakti-filled activities

📅 Retreat Dates: Friday 9 January – Thursday 22 January 2026 🕰 Duration: Two weeks

🔗 Link in bio to learn more & download the brochure

10/03/2025

This week .ashram 🛕❤️‍🔥

🪔 Tuesday evening - No Program
🪔 Wednesday 7:30pm - Self-inquiry Groups
🪔 Thursday 7:30pm - Mantras and Meditation
🪔 Saturday 4:30pm Satsang - Guruji’s Birthday Fire Ceremony

🪔 Saturday 7:30am and Sunday 8:30am - Guru Gita Chant & Meditate

Drop into .ashram this week for meditation, Self-inquiry and inner work. All are welcome 🤍

07/03/2025

“Shaktipat is sudden enlightenment, but it has to be consolidated through sadhana, which is gradual enlightenment. When sadhana is complete, the original shaktipat shines forth as the yogi’s permanent state.” - Swami Shankarananda

This April 9-13 Swami Shankarananda and Devi Ma will host the ‘I am the Self’ Retreat & Intensive. The inner Self, which Guruji also refers to as the ‘Clear Space of Good Feeling’ underlies our every moment. Through sadhana, spiritual practice, including mantra repetition, chanting, meditation, Self-inquiry, seva (selfless service), and following the ashram discipline/dharma, we can transform our ignorance to bliss.

This retreat is suitable for all seekers, beginners to advanced alike. Accomodation is limited so book early.

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Address

27 Tower Road
Mount Eliza, VIC
3930

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9:30pm
Thursday	9am - 9:30pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	7:30am - 10pm
Sunday	8:30am - 10am

Telephone

+61397752568

Website

http://www.theashram.com.au/

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