Phool Chatti Ashram is located in the area known as Laxman Jhula, in the district of Rishikesh, in the state of Uttarakhand, in Northern India. This particular ashram is open in the month of February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December due to better climate conditions and other technique reasons. It is rightly situated in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains along the banks of the Ganges River. The ashram's name "Phool Chatti" means "Land of Flowers". It looks like a little slice of paradise surrounded by nature in abundance, swimming beaches, hiking trails, and mountain forests. On the other hand, at the ashram's doorstep, the Hem River also joins the Ganga.

This particular name is coined to this ashram because it is perfectly set in the place that is surrounded by mountains and stunning gardens. It is one of the most sought after and most frequented ashram in this particular region by the domestic and foreign spiritual seekers for renewals, meditation and spiritual growth in life.

It is to be highly noted that domestic and foreign people visit the Phool Chatti Ashram for several different reasons. Most of the people come in order to experience the 7-day Yoga/Meditation Program conducted in a successful manner at this ashram. Some people visit in order to experience ashram life. Other people visit this ashram to do their own personal practices with a lot of perfection. It is to be highly remembered that Laxman Jhula, in the district of Rishikesh, in the state of Uttarakhand, in Northern India was an ancient pilgrimage route in the olden day. This particular site was rightly thought to be the ideal place in order to provide good rest for spiritual travelers. In the late 1800's, this ashram was founded by the spiritually awakened sadhu named Sri Devi Dayal ji Maharaj, in order to serve his fellow sadhus within the nation and abroad and other adherent devotees and pilgrims who are venturing into sacred territory in a successful manner.

Daily Program at Phool Chatti Ashram

• Wake-up bell at 5:30 am.

• Meditation from 6:00 to 6:30 am.

• Chanting from 6:30 to 6:45 am.

• Neti Pot Cleansing from 6:45 to 7:00 am.

• Pranayama from 7:00 to 7:15 am.

• Yoga asana from 7:15 to 8:45 am

• Breakfast at 9:00 am

• Meditative Walk from 10:30 to 12:30 pm.

• Lunch at 12:30 pm.

• Tea Time after lunch at 2.45pm

• Lecture & Discussion from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.

• Yoga asana from 4:00 to 5:30 pm.

• Pranayama from 5:30 to 5:45 pm.

• Temple Pooja at Sunset

• Chanting & Bhajans after Pooja

• Dinner at 7:30 pm.

• Guided Meditation from 8:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Yoga Program at Phool Chatti Ashram

Phool Chatti Ashram conducts beginners and intermediate yoga program at its ashram premises. All the participants should get enrolled in advance with the prescribed fees and make arrangement to stay at the ashram premises. These yoga program are conducted in the summer and autumn schedules.

The said yoga program is well designed in order to be a detailed introduction to the yogic path. This program introduces participants as it was originally intended to a full yoga practice. Through this program, participant will largely gain experience in general well-being, mental health, spiritual growth, important aspects of the yogic path, kirtan (sacred singing), pooja (worship), mauna (silence), yoga principles, chanting, cleansing, breathing (pranayama), meditation and yoga asanas (postures).

Elements of the Program

• Asana (Yoga Postures): Coordinating movement, subtle body awareness, balance, mental clarity, stretching and postures to optimize vitality.
• Pranayama (Breathing Techniques): Breath control exercises through the linking of mind and breath.
• Meditative Walks: In nature with senses alert walking mindfully. In order to explore meditation in motion, scenic hikes along with several trails are used. In the Ganga and nearby waterfall, there are golden opportunities to bathe.
• Mantra Chanting: All are given the chance of experiencing the powerful vibration of mantras. The methods of repetition of sacred Sanskrit sounds are largely used to directly enter into deeper states of consciousness in any given situations and circumstances.
• Silence (Mauna): All the participants of the given program will observe silence from early morning until after lunch on certain date when it is notified.
• Lecture and Discussion: It gives a good chance to explore philosophies plus how to directly and indirectly apply yogic principles to modern personal and professional life. In this particular session, many types of questions from participants are really encouraged. The instructors are wholeheartedly ready to answer all the questions in a clear and understandable manner with powerful meanings.
• Meditation: Various types of meditation techniques are explored for immediately quieting the mind and find peace in mind and soul.

Course Elements for 7 Day Yoga Courses

Phool Chatti Ashram conducts a 7 day yoga course for all age group and both gender at its premise. This particular course is like an eye open and basic introduction to yoga course. It can be termed as a beginners yoga course that will led to intermediate and advanced yoga courses in future. It is a short term yoga course that comes with nominal fees structure and detailed elements to study and practice for better personal and professional life ahead. The curriculum of 7 day yoga course covers Meditation, Yoga Exercises (Asana Practice, Breathing Techniques (Pranayama), Neti Pot Cleansing: Technique, Meditative Walks, Mantra Chanting, Silence (Mauna, Lecture and Discussion, Guided Mediation, Prayer (Pooja) and Bhajans plus Fire Ceremony (Havan).

Facilities at Phool Chatti Ashram

With modern facilities, Phool Chatti Ashram follows a deep tradition and culture of this native land with a lot of perfection. Its tradition of service without any break in given situations and circumstances continues and still expanded over the last few decades in order to wholeheartedly welcome domestic and foreign people from many regions of the world and all walks of life. Since 1977, its current Swami ji, Swami Dev Swarup Nanda ji, .Phool Chatti Ashram has been in a successful manner under the guidance and able care. Its long 120 + year history is well preserved in the best manner. The building structures of the ashram have perfectly modernized its infra-structure in order to provide convenience and comfort to its esteemed residents and long list of guests.

The ashram has regular supply of electricity, hot and cold water. It is also equipped with western and native toilets. The ashram at present has phone and internet for communication. This ashram has single rooms, double rooms and simple dormitory for participants and guest to stay with comfort in the ashram premises. These rooms come with certain basic furniture like cot, mattress, pillows, writing table, chair, stool and arm chair. Most of the rooms have attached bathroom and common toilets. The residential plot is surrounded by garden that is dotted with age-old shady trees, herbal plants, green grass and colorful plants. There are fixed path for walking and jogging around the garden area. The ashram also has large sized meditation hall, common rooms, kitchen, library, lobby and reception desk. The administrative block is also within the premises where the present Swamiji and his staff functions. The ashram is maintained by them in a successful manner in order to serve its long list of esteemed existing and potential participants and guests from within the nation and abroad.