At peace

Seasonal yoga sessions are held at the Labyrinth on the peaceful grounds of Kashi Ashram. TOM WILBY PHOTOS

Kashi Ashram remains a sacred retreat filled with love

Lord Shiva, who represents the cyclical nature of existence, is the adiyogi [first yogi] and the patron god of yoga and meditation.

Sebastian, a town of riverside eateries, golf carts and flip flops, seems an unexpected location for an ashram. Nevertheless, perhaps a town that brands itself as a place of “friendly people and six old grouches” is indeed perfect for an interfaith spiritual sanctuary. Maybe those “six old grouches” could even learn a thing or two about actually loving their neighbors from Kashi Ashram, a unique retreat tucked away on the St. Sebastian River side of Roseland Road.

For those not familiar with the concept of an ashram, the term denotes a spiritual retreat, a center for reflection, meditation and spiritual learning. Though the concept is often associated with Hinduism, variations can be found in other religions. Kashi Ashram, however, is unique because it pays tribute to not one but many religious traditions, including Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Christianity and Judaism.

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