Jalaviṣuva
Autumnal Equinox
September 23rd, 2027
Autumn Equinox
The Harvest & The Turning Inward
At the Autumn Equinox, we gather at one of the most abundant moments of the year. The gardens and orchards have come to fruition, the forests are beginning their transformation, and day and night meet once again in balance. It is a time to celebrate what the earth has given before the year turns toward winter.
At the heart of this gathering is Mitāhāra—the Yogic practice of conscious nourishment. Surrounded by the abundance of the harvest, guests explore the relationship between food, Prāṇa, and the state of the body and mind, learning how Yoga approaches what we eat, how we eat, and the way nourishment shapes our experience.
The day brings the teaching to life through harvest foods, practice, sacred fire, and celebration—a chance to enjoy the extraordinary abundance of the season while discovering what it means to be truly nourished by it.
Main Event · Thursday, Sep 23rd
Celebrations begin the evening of the 22nd!
Time · 9am – 9pm
Join us for the day, or extend your stay with an overnight before or after the celebration
Meals
The day includes nourishing seasonal meals!
Overnight Stay
Stay with us in one of our guest accommodations.
Questions
Text or call Jaya at 207-578-8227
Donation
Full Day · $108
Half Day · $54
Full Day + Overnight · $180
YOGIC PRACTICE
The Fire of Transformation
Explore Kriyā practices that awaken heat, movement, and vitality within the body. As the outer world begins to cool, Yoga turns toward cultivating the inner fire that carries us through the darker season.
Autumnal Equinox · Schedule
Thursday, Sep 23rd
9:00 AM · The Fire of Transformation — Kriyā & Inner Fire Begin with a dynamic Yoga practice using Kriyā to awaken inner heat, clear stagnation, and prepare the body for the seasonal transition.
10:00 AM · Juice, Smoothies & Welcome Gather over fresh juice and smoothies for an introduction to the Ashram and the meaning of the Autumn Equinox.
10:45 AM · Preparing for Winter — Wood Stacking Work together to stack the season’s firewood, taking part in one of the essential rhythms of preparing Ashram life for the winter ahead.
12:00 PM · Celebratory Vegan Feast Gather for a nourishing plant-based lunch inspired by the abundance of the harvest season.
12:45 PM · Sevā — Selfless Service Join in the seasonal work of the Ashram, experiencing purposeful work as a Yogic practice of attention, contribution, and care.
2:30 PM · Tales of Annapūrṇā & Refreshments Gather for refreshments and the traditional stories of Annapūrṇā, the Goddess of Nourishment, exploring what it means to give, receive, and sustain life.
3:30 PM · Mitāhāra — The Practice of Conscious Nourishment Explore the Yogic approach to food and the principles of eating in a way that supports vitality, clarity, and practice.
5:00 PM · Celebratory Vegan Feast Share an abundant evening meal honoring nourishment, harvest, and the gifts of the season.
6:00 PM · Containment — Preserving Vitality Explore the Yogic principle of containing and conserving life energy as nature itself begins its movement inward.
7:00 PM · Autumn Equinox Yajña Gather around the sacred fire for mantra and offering, marking the seasonal passage from abundance toward rest and inwardness.
8:00 PM · Traditional Sauna — Restoring the Body Close the Equinox in the deep warmth of our wood-fired sauna, supporting restoration as the day’s practices come to rest.
SEASONAL WISDOM
The Practice of Containment
As plants withdraw their energy and the living world prepares for winter, Yoga offers a parallel teaching: not all energy should be spent. Explore practices for conserving vitality, reducing unnecessary expenditure, and gathering strength for the season ahead.
YOGIC HEALTH
Conscious Nourishment
Discover Mitāhāra—the Yogic practice of conscious nourishment and a way of eating that considers not only what we consume, but how, when, and why. Explore food as a foundation for vitality, clarity, and greater balance.
Details
Location
Sat Manav Yoga Ashram
243 Greenwood Brook Rd
Industry, ME 04938
Please plan to arrive 15–20 minutes before your first scheduled activity. Parking is available on site. Cell service can be limited as you approach the Ashram, so we recommend loading directions before your arrival.
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing for Yoga and meditation, yoga mat, meditation cushion, warm layers appropriate to the season, walking shoes, a water bottle, and a bathing suit, towel, change of clothes and flashlight for the sauna.
Outdoor events throughout. Please see our 7 day weather forecast here so you can plan accordingly.
Preparing for Your Visit
Sat Manav is a scent-free Ashram. Please arrive without perfume, cologne, essential oils, scented lotions, or other fragranced personal products. Guests are encouraged to dress simply and comfortably in clothing appropriate for practice, ceremony, and time outdoors.
Meals & Dietary Needs
All meals served during the observance are plant-based and included with attendance. Meals are shared in silence as part of the practice. If you have food allergies or dietary needs, please let us know when registering.
Join Us for Jalaviṣuva!
Spend the day with us in practice, ceremony, meditation, and celebration. Choose a full-day or half-day visit, with an overnight stay available for those who wish to extend their time at the Ashram.
Full Day · $108 | Half Day · $54 | Full Day + Overnight · $180
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Questions? Text or call Jaya at 207-578-8227.