Shri Kalyanika Himalaya Devasthanam · in partnership with eclipse
Where the Himalayas meet the soul
Yoga, meditation and satvik living at Dol Ashram in the Kumaon Himalayas — taught in an unbroken lineage, hosted in a sanctuary of forest, stone and snowline air.
About Dol Ashram
A sanctuary of satvik living in the Kumaon Himalayas
Shri Kalyanika Himalaya Devasthanam — known to its students as Dol Ashram — sits among pine ridges above the Kumaon valleys, with the high Himalaya on the horizon. Life here follows a simple daily order: asana and pranayama at first light, scriptural study, seva, sattvic meals grown and cooked on site, and evening chanting.
It is a working ashram rather than a resort. Guests join the rhythm of the place, and that discipline — quiet, unhurried and consistent — is what makes the practice hold long after the journey home.
- Authentic yogic and Vedic education
- Daily meditation and inner practice
- Sattvic kitchen and Ayurvedic care
- Seva and community living
The Founder
Tapomurti Baba Kalyan Das Ji
Shri Kalyanika is built upon the life, vision and guidance of Tapomurti Baba Kalyan Das Ji, a revered teacher in the Udasin lineage. Babaji dedicated decades to building centres of learning — ashrams, gurukulams and retreats across India — devoted to authentic yogic and Vedic education, meditation, satvik lifestyle, selfless service and community upliftment.
“The Divine is not far from you. It lives in the silence of your own heart. Purify the mind through meditation and selfless service. When the mind becomes still, the Guru within awakens.”
Programs & Experiences
A Growing Portfolio of Himalayan Experiences
Dol Ashram is home to a wide range of programs rooted in yogic tradition — today, two are open for booking, with more to follow.
Yoga Holidays & Retreats
Daily asanas, guided meditation and breathwork with Himalayan masters
Teacher Trainings (200/300/500-hour)
Yoga Alliance–accredited, immersive certification courses
Ayurveda & Panchakarma Detox
Holistic healing with Ayurvedic doctors and traditional therapies
Spiritual Immersions
Vedic chanting, fire ceremonies and mindfulness journeys
Nature & Adventure
Forest bathing, Himalayan treks and sunrise meditations
Festivals & Events
Diwali, Holi, full-moon satsangs and cultural gatherings
In-House Dining
Sattvic meals prepared on-site, honoring local Himalayan ingredients
Sound Healing & Nada Yoga
Gong baths, singing bowl meditations and mantra chanting sessions
Currently open for booking: our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training and Weekend Meditation & Pranayama Retreat — explore both below.
Courses
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
A four-week, Yoga Alliance–accredited immersion in asana, pranayama, philosophy and teaching methodology, taught by resident Himalayan teachers.
View the training
Retreats
Weekend Meditation & Pranayama Retreat
A short, restorative stay built around guided meditation, breath regulation, silence sessions and sattvic dining in the Kumaon hills.
View the retreat