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Checkout time is 11:00am. Please vacate your room or tent by this time. Late • Alcohol, tobacco, and narcotics are strictly forbidden. The ashram considers
departures are possible based on availability and for a fee. Please see the their presence and use, on and off premises, to be a serious violation of its
Reception for further details. rules and will result in your immediate expulsion.
• For reasons related to purity of spiritual practice, non-vegetarian foods, eggs,
Housekeeping: Please keep your room clean and tidy. You are welcome to see
Housekeeping for fresh towels and sheets or brooms and dustpans to refresh onions, garlic, and coffee are also forbidden on ashram premises and it is
as needed. Housekeeping hours are posted on their door. highly recommended that you not consume them off-premises during your
stay.
Meals: There are two buffet-style, lacto-vegetarian meals served at 10:00am Please note: Use of the facilities of other hotels without payment is trespassing
and 6:00pm. All ashram food is freshly made daily with loving care and and will result in immediate expulsion from the ashram.
attention to dietary principles for a healthy body and calm mind.
Worship Spaces
Reception Hours: 8:00am – 6:00pm. We are here for you 24 hours a day; in
case of an after-hours emergency, please follow the instructions posted at the Satsang gatherings are times of worship and meditation and are maintained
Reception window and call 1008 for our night attendant. with the intention of spiritual purity. Do not wear beachwear in the temple or
to satsang and leave your shoes outside. It is recommended to have cleaned
Valuables: The ashram is not responsible for personal items and does not one’s hands, feet, and face before entering.
provide safety deposit boxes. It is advisable to lock your room/tent and keep
your valuables out of plain sight at all times. Please wear modest clothing, with knees and shoulders covered (men and
women), refrain from unnecessary talk or chatter before and during satsang,
and avoid pointing your feet toward the altar.
ASHRAM RULES
Other Guidelines
Adhering to these rules and guidelines creates a safe, welcoming environment Bodywork sessions and Ayurveda treatments are available only by Well
for everyone. Thank you. Being Center personnel though the Well Being Center. Please do not offer (or
receive) any unauthorized healing, massage, bodywork, or other therapeutic
Modest Dress: With respect to the ashram’s spiritual purpose, please wear sessions.
modest clothing while at the ashram. Summer attire is appropriate, but halter
tops, low necklines, and short shorts are not. Bathing suits can be worn only at Please remember that the ashram is a spiritual study center, not a social
the beach; we simply ask that you wear a cover-up on the way to the beach. club or resort. Your behavior and attitude, both private and public, should
Nudity is forbidden. contribute to the spiritual atmosphere.

Perfumes: During your stay, minimize the use of perfumes and strong scents Quiet hours are 10:30pm to 6:00am; please also maintain some quiet from
for others who have allergies and sensitivities. 5:30-6:00am. For your safety, please do not leave the grounds after evening
satsang without permission and avoid the beach after dark.
The following are not permitted on the property:
• Loud music and disruptive noise. Please note There are no lifeguard services at the beach and there are strong
and unexpected currents, a big drop (about 300 feet) by the reef, and feeding
• Lit candles, incense, or open flames. Please note that our fire alarm system is sharks in shallow water at night. Do not go swimming beyond where you can
very sensitive.
stand with your head above water and do not go swimming at night.

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