A dangerous cult, housing discrimination, exploitative practices, troubling child neglect, fraudulent charities, unsafe housing. I lived there for several years and below are my observations and experiences. - I've seen over a dozen suitable tenants ask to live on property and be given the run-around over the past 3 years and did not even get to the application process. This amounts to housing discrimination. Some people are required to do a "Panj," which is an extensive, hours-long interview process; it entails 5 of the most senior in-crowd asking invasive and inappropriate questions about one's sex life and medical status, among other things. Yes, they discriminate against both medical and lifestyle in housing applicants. More popular people, or those in the "in crowd" (wealthy) are not required to undergo this scrutiny. - Housing conditions didn't meet state minimum standards and they would not make repairs unless I threatened to sue. Leaks, mold, violations of ADA, Massachusetts health, and fire safety codes. Violations too numerous to list. - They don't have an innkeeper's license, which is required by state law to accept guests in shared housing. They can't get that license without meeting fire safety codes, which include automatic sprinklers and installing fire doors. They refused to get the license/meet the codes and are not legal to accept guests- They insisted on accepting paying guests anyway. Also they didn't conform to health codes about sanitizing shared bathrooms and while I was in guest housing, and I landed in the hospital for a CONTAGIOUS SKIN INFECTION. - Rampant child neglect. One unattended 7 year old routinely (more than 10x) harassed me outside of my apartment door while I was working from home. The parent is in a position of power there and refused to address it. After complaining, I was effectively bullied and blackballed. I do not recommend bring children here for activities. I witnessed unsupervised resident children bully and abuse other/guest children. Who insists on a 7 year old going around unsupervised? Grossly negligent and unsafe. - While I was working for one of their charities, I observed fraud, misappropriation, missing donations, and soliciting donations under false pretenses (making it sound like donations were going to one charity and funneling them to another). When I brought it up, they would not address these issues unless I threatened to make it legal. Who has time for that? They survive on "seva" or folks donating their time and labor while Yogi Bhajan made over a BILLION dollars from fleecing his students and exploiting their labor in just this way. His abusive ways live on in this organization. Nothing has changed despite their rebranding and claims at reform. I do not recommend donating or volunteering for this organization. - Beware of the men! I was sexually harassed, pursued, cornered, followed, or otherwise abused by every male resident except one on the property. This is tacitly condoned by the administration: I complained when an employee of the ashram cornered me in my apartment. In short, they did nothing. The employee still works there and has done worse to others. Not a safe space for women in my experience. - They need to keep a percentage of apartments turning over to meet their bills, which won't be met if folks stay because of "rent control," so less established residents may be/are driven out. Part of this is about rigging the elections for their board, (after a # of years, residents are allowed to vote). This results in less popular (poorer) residents being bullied and hazed out of their housing, among other things. - Gatekeeping, discrimination, hazing, and unevenly applied rules make it impossible to cut through red tape and are the definition of cult abuse. - They persecute the poorer members of community who cannot or will not sue or move out. - All major (and most minor) decisions are made by a cabal of off-site elites who almost never step foot on the property. - There is MUCH more in the way of cult abuse. - Watch HBO's documentary series called Breath of Fire discussing the cult abuse perpetrated by Guru Jagat and the rampant sexual and financial abuses by Kundalini Yoga's founder, yogi bhajan. Yoga at the Ashram still runs on this abusive patterning. read more

I have been coming to the ashram for over two years. the studio is beautiful and the teachers are great. I've been to multiple workshops there, look at the schedule for something that interests you I hear they are bringing on more diverse programming in the future. Great place, great people. Bill read more

As soon as you walk through the doors you are met with a peaceful, compelling vibrancy. it is tangible and everyone I have talked with about this has told me they too felt it immediately. I have been going to Yoga at the Ashram for 14 years. I have met the warmest, most welcoming, most knowledgeable and helpful teachers there. Everyone who goes there is looking to grow and improve themselves, to learn and to share- the atmosphere and community are vibrant, supportive and inclusive. In 2014 I took Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training and have taught yoga there ever since! I highly recommend Level 1 Teacher Training- it is transformative and uplifting. It literally changed my life and gave me the tools to help others through Kundalini Yoga. There is a wealth of master teachers there who have practiced Kundalini Yoga for most of their lives and have taught KY for decades. There are sound healing events- the monthly Full Moon Gong and New Moon Gong events are long-standing traditions. And there are special seasonal events featuring sound and healing- gongs, singing bowls and other sound instruments. Workshops are offered on learning to play the gong. There is a series on Somatic Healing. Yin Yoga is offered both as a series of classes and also as an annual teacher training. There is a weekly meditation class as well as special meditation events. Offerings like these and more are added to as we continue to grow and expand- speaking of which there is even a beautiful organic garden on the property which provides opportunities for volunteers and hands-on learning about permaculture! If you are seeking healing, yoga, meditation, mantra, Sound Healing, new experiences, connection and community in a beautiful, serene environment then Yoga at the Ashram must be on your list of places to visit- and to come home to read more

Sweet Ashram! I have been here when I was visiting family in MA. I attended Sadhana. They have such beautiful space, very welcoming. Nothing like kundalini yoga to set your head straight during a family visit. I will sure be back whenever I am in the area. read more

A beautiful gem tucked away in Millis Mass. The ride in is beautiful and relaxing that's before you even take the class. The welcoming community as soon as you walk in the door is very inviting. I have attended 4 full moon gong bath kundalini yoga classes. When you walk in the door the aroma of yogi tea is ruminating in the air. The experience is we have a class then a gong bath then snacks, conversation and yogi tea! It's a wonderful experience I highly suggest going. A couple things get there early so you can grab a good spot boy parking and on the floor. Bring a blanket for the meditation to feel sung and relaxed during the gong bath. Most of all open your mind to a new experience! Hope to see you there Sat Nam read more

I have been taking classes at the ashram for many years. They have all different forms of yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, workshops on cooking, wellness, and healthy lifestyle. Go as deep into your practice here as you wish, study ancient yogic teachings to more fitness based classes. It is a beautiful center, peaceful. They have teacher tracings as well in Hatha and Kundalini Yoga. It is also a retreat center and you can stay overnight. read more

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I've been here 3 times and I really want to love it, but so far my experiences haven't been what I imagined. The first time I attended a workshop and it was just ok but not having a full Kundalini background made me feel out of the loop. I don't have another name, I don't dress all in white and I don't greet anyone with Sat Nam. The second time I attempted to attend a full moon gong and there was no parking spots available, the line was out the door and from what I saw, the inside looked so crowded I'm not sure how anyone could enjoy it. The last time was New Year's Eve where they had advertised a fun Kirtan evening but that was not really the case. It was more of a religious event where I was made to feel poorly because I did not have a covering for my head. It was at that point that I decided this may not be the place for me. I know for some, the place really speaks to them but I have yet to feel it. read more

Sat Nam I'm writing from the Ashram in Millis, MA. I wanted to share with you my experience of being here... I must say this is not my first time here. I've been a participant in many classes and events here... I love this place... I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to come here to work and play. What makes being at the Ashram so special, are the people who live and work here. If you want to experience the warmth, generosity, and grace of a community of people living and working together, stay at the Ashram... I believe you will be back again, and again. read more

Wow, what a great place. The range of events is full, all the way from basic yoga classes to fall festivals with kirtan, healers, vendors, classes to teacher training... and always a fresh pot of tea. The two yoga spaces are large and absolutely beautiful. The community is the most peaceful and welcoming. One simply wants to melt when they arrive there. I have never, in 6 years, been greeted with anything less than a smile, hearty welcome. read more