What to Bring to an Ashram Stay in the US
Every ashram sets its own rules, so the most reliable packing list is the one on the ashram’s own website. Start there, then use the notes below.
Official packing and guest pages
- Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm (California): What to Bring
- Sivananda Ashram Yoga Ranch (New York): Guest information
For the other US ashrams, check the official site linked from our guide to ashrams in the USA before you pack.
If you’re volunteering
- Neem Karoli Baba Ashram summer sevaks bring their own tent. Source
- The Expanding Light’s Karma Yoga Ashram Program requires medical insurance. Source
More on costs and minimum stays: volunteer at ashrams in the USA.
Incense and other items
Check each ashram’s rules before you bring incense or anything else you plan to burn or use in your room.
Product picks: coming soon
We’re preparing a short list of herbal teas, incense and meditation cushions. There are no product links on this page yet.
- Herbal teas
- Incense
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Related guides
- What to pack for an ashram stay in India
- Ashram etiquette for first-timers
- Meditation cushion and yoga mat buying guide
- Ayurvedic teas and drinks guide
Last checked 2026-10-23.