Satsang means the company of Saints and Masters. This tradition teaches that to be in the company of highly evolved spiritual beings, or like-minded spiritual aspirants, strengthens to a high degree one's spiritual aspirations. This is why the majority of Yoga students and teachers needs to visit periodically the Sivananda Ashrams in order to receive the energy provided by the powerful spiritual atmosphere available in the Ashrams. The complete immersion in a Yoga environment will be conducive to a more vigorous discipline and practice and to enhance the relationship with the Guru. For complete rejuvenation, Swami Vishnu-devananda recommended stays of at least two weeks, but a few days here and there will go a long way towards recharging your Pranic batteries.
Some students feel a bit bored after the first few years of classes and practice.
In fact, now comes the most rewarding time to deepen their practice and knowledge. Intensify your practice with more Asanas, Pranayama, meditation, Japa etc. In food items such as peas, lentils, tofu etc. There are a very important part of a Yogic, Ayurvedic based diet. More details on the Yogic system of diet, please visit our Proper Diet page .