Doors open at 5:00 PM, festivities begin at 5:30 PM with a thoughtfully crafted vegan gluten-free dinner consisting of:

- Spinach soup with ginger broth

- French Onion Soup Au Gratin

- Orange, Fennel and Avocado Salad with Agave Citrus Dressing

- Portabella Wellington with Pecans and Sage

- Sweet Potatoes and Sauteed Greens

- Strawberry "cheese" cakes

6:30 - 8:00 PM attendees will be guided in a themed hip openers Yin Yoga class led by SwaminiJi. Class will focus on long deep holds, with props, appropriate for all levels of practice. Class theme will revolve around resolving and releasing any pent up feelings about life during 2023, as well as honoring all the gifts the year brought. Postures will be on the floor. Yin class will be accompanied by readings from Rumi with gong and crystal bowl sound healing.

8:15 - 11:15 PM we will have kirtan & satsang. Chanting the holy names repeatedly to invoke a deep sense of devotion, gratitude, and inspiration to fuel the coming year. SwaminiJi will provide a spiritual discourse on the intention we hold for the coming year and how the teachings of Yoga and Vedanta, and our spiritual connection, works to support our journey.

11:30 PM - 12:01 AM we will settle in for a meditative practice to carry the new year across the threshold, welcoming the promise of change, and the work and process that comes with it. The program will conclude at 12:30 AM.

Attendees should dress warmly and comfortably. Feel free to bring your own yoga mat, or we have them here for you to use. We will provide any props needed for the Yin Yoga class. PLEASE remember no outside food or drinks may be brought into the Ashram. We will have water and a large variety of tea available in the Student Center.

This is a Dry/Sober event. The Ashram building and grounds are smoke free, vape free (including CBD), alcohol free and drug free.

Our New Year's Eve events are always well attended and has sold out in previous years. Only 40 tickets are available. Advance registration is required. We cannot guarantee same day availability. Each person attending must complete their own registration.   

Please contact Jaya in the Ashram Office if you have any questions or if you need assistance with registration: (484) 509-5073 or [email protected]