HYA is a beautiful and peaceful community that has truly transformed me in ways that I carry with me way beyond my time spent there. I arrived at the ashram as a WWOOFer and initially planned to stay only for the duration of the starter course. But after I saw the results of the growth I was experiencing, I changed my flight to stay an extra week to work on myself further and to also enjoy more time with the wonderful new friends I met there. The practices taught in the starter course have brought me a sense of peace and hope that will aid me for the rest of my life. It has shown me the strength and Love that I have within me, and now whenever I encounter challenges, I have the confidence in knowing that I am able to stay centered and not let fear take control of me. I was surprised to have grown so much as a person in so many different ways, completely surpassing what I thought I was capable of. It is extremely empowering to be part of a group of people who are all genuinely seeking to work on themselves and are so connected with Love. It is so rare to find a community that is made of so much pure kindness and generosity, and it has filled me with so much hope to know that this community exists and is committed to helping more and more people grow. I am truly grateful for what I have found at HYA.