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Feel close to the inner Self.

Welcome to The Ashram

'With great love and respect I welcome you with all my heart' - Baba Muktananda

For over thirty years, the Mount Eliza Ashram has welcomed seekers, students, and meditators from around the world. They come for all sorts of reasons, curiosity about meditation, a longing for community, a difficult chapter of life, or a quiet inner search they can’t quite name. You don’t need prior experience, any particular beliefs, or a spiritual vocabulary, everyone is welcome.

Our community gathers around the teachings of Swami Shankarananda (Swamiji) and Devi Ma, in the living tradition of Kashmir Shaivism, a philosophy that sees the same awareness shining in every person. Through meditation, chanting, and Self-inquiry, we learn to meet our minds and hearts with honesty and care.

Weekly Satsang

Free first Satsang program

Satsang means ‘to keep the company of the Truth’. We come together with Swami Shankarananda (Swamiji) as he speaks on the philosophy and practice of meditation, drawing on the Great Beings and sages of many traditions.

Description: Connect to the Shakti, spiritual energy, of our lineage through talks, chanting and meditation with an opportunity to meet Swamiji and Devi Ma in person.

Cost: first time free

Details: At The Ashram every Saturday night, 7.15pm. In-person or streamed online.

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Shiva Process Self-Inquiry

Have you ever fallen into sadness, anger or anxiety and found it difficult to shift yourself? Are your relationships challenging and you don’t know how to improve them? Have you found yourself brooding about the past or worrying about the future instead of living in the present?

Proper use of Self-inquiry will revolutionise and enliven every aspect of life: career, relationships, health and spirituality. It is a secret technique of the yogi who lives in the world, and it gives them an enormous edge. – Swamiji

If these inner world states sound familiar you are certainly not alone. Without the right strategies the mind can easily become susceptible to negative patterns. Through the brilliant method of Self-inquiry, it can guide you to explore your inner world and allow love, wisdom and energy to flow.

Yoga of Self Inquiry Workshop Series with Devi Ma

Self-Inquiry
Introductory Session

Self-inquiry is a meditation practice for exploring the inner world and learning how to uplift thought and feeling. In one short session experience the aliveness of your inner world and learn to bring greater awareness and happiness into your daily life.


Description: Work with one of our experienced facilitators who will guide you through the unique Shiva Process Self-inquiry method. 1 hour.

How to register

  • Cost: $50
  • Session can be done in-person or online
  • Contact us or register online below

Have a question? Say hello!

The Ashram Mount Eliza
  • 03 9775 2568
  • info@theashram.com.au
  • 27 Tower Rd, Mt Eliza VIC 3930
Swami Shankarananda's latest book 'Try This: Contemplations Insights & Practices for Meditators' is now out!