The Ashram can be found on the pretty hill of Ganga Vatika 2 from which the Majestic Himalayas and the River Ganges can be seen in its most beautiful dimension. Yogalaya Ashram is a very singular and modern complex comprising of Shri Swami Shankaratilaka´s personal residence who is the founder and current Abbot, a Yogashala Mandir for classes & puja and a Yoga Guest House which serves as the residences for monks, students and visitors.

It is one of the Centers for Monastic Training of the Vedic Foundation, where throughout the year an intense program of Sadhana, spiritual practice is developed, in order to form and train in Yoga to the novice monks (Brahmacharis) and Swamis, the monk teachers of the Order.

The Order is founded by the Venerable Master Swami Tilak. The monastery is also open to the occasional visit of secular people and Sadhus from other schools seeking training in certain areas of Vedic knowledge.

The Ashram offers the possibility of residing, to those Sadhakas sincere want to explore the deep of Yoga Dharshana, Vedanta and Vedic disciplines.

The Regime of Monastic life is held in the most traditional way, in the Vedic Gurukula, in an familiar coexistence with the Master guidance at all the moments. The programs are designed according to each student. Some require more time and dedication. There are different options for learning and have a life in community for a period of time according to dedication and level.