Aurovalley Ashram, Rishidwar in North India is a haven of peace and conscious living — and it also offers services to the local community. There’s a school for village children and a new playroom filled with toys and art supplies, for kids who have almost never played with toys before. To help fund the school and playroom programs, Aurovalley recently initiated an Adopt-a-Soul program. You can read more about it on my blog Help a soul to grow at Aurovalley Ashram.
School children at Aurovalley Ashram, Rishidwar, India
Mariellen Ward is a freelance travel writer whose personal style is informed by a background in journalism, a dedication to yoga and a passion for sharing the beauty of India’s culture and wisdom with the world. She has traveled for about a year altogether in India and publishes an India travel blog, Breathedreamgo.com. Mariellen also writes for magazines and newspapers.