Strength for the Winter,
Strength for the World
Because this place exists, people’s lives change—
and changed people change the world!
In the mountains of western Maine, Sat Manav Yoga Ashram carries forward a way of life dedicated to human transformation.
But to serve the world, we must weather the winter…
Winter Is Coming!
Maine winters are beautiful, yet long and demanding. To prepare for another season of snow, we’re focusing on a few key projects:
Getting our dump truck and tractor winter-ready for firewood hauling, sanding, and snow removal.
Upgrading our solar system to meet power needs more sustainably during low-sun months.
Improving insulation and heating systems across practice spaces and cabins for safety, comfort, and efficiency.
Each of these projects ensures the Ashram remains safe, functional, and able to serve—no matter how deep the snow gets!
Why Support Sat Manav?
We never turn anyone away for lack of funds, hosting regular donation-based and free programs so everyone can partake.
Your gift won’t just keep the temple fires burning—it sustains a thriving community that for almost 40 years has built hope, transformed lives at their root, and shared that transformative potential with the world.
Supporting Sat Manav isn’t about fixing buildings—it’s about sustaining a living embodiment of humanity’s higher potential: our innate ability to live purposeful lives, benefitting all beings.
As a nonprofit, every resource we have goes directly toward this aim. Ashram members receive no monetary compensation.
Most charitable work addresses symptoms—poverty, disease, and environmental decline. Sat Manav works at the source: transforming the way humans live.
By restoring harmony between human life and the natural world, we heal the imbalance behind every form of suffering.
It’s rare, it’s real, and your support helps it thrive, through the Maine winter and beyond.
Root Level Change
Total Goal: $13,350
Each milestone shows what becomes possible once we reach that total.
Winter Readiness Milestones
Milestone 1 — $2,500 total needed
The Winter Truck Rolls Again 🚚
Project cost: $2,500
Our vintage dump truck is essential for hauling firewood, sanding icy roads, and moving heavy loads that keep the Ashram running all season long.
Milestone 2 — $4,100 total needed
The Tractor Is Snow-Ready 🚜
Additional project cost: $1,600
Outfitting our tractor for snow removal ensures we can clear roads and maintain safe access for guests, residents, and essential deliveries—no matter the storm.
Milestone 3 — $5,700 total needed
The Lingam Temple Roof Is Protected 🏠
Additional project cost: $1,600
A timely roof repair safeguards the Temple through winter, protecting the sacred space where evening meditation and prayer are held.
Milestone 4 — $7,300 total needed
Solar Power Strengthened ☀️
Additional project cost: $1,600
Solar upgrades reduce generator use during low-sun months — a sustainable step that keeps the Ashram powered by nature’s light.
Milestone 5 — $9,800 total needed
A New Propane Cookstove Arrives 🍲
Additional project cost: $2,500
A new cookstove (plus delivery and installation) ensures safe, reliable, and delicious meal preparation—feeding and nourishing everyone who comes to learn and practice.
Milestone 6 — $11,250 total needed
Buildings Winterized 🏡
Additional project cost: $1,450
New windows and insulation keep cabins and key spaces warm and energy-efficient, ensuring comfort while reducing heating costs.
Milestone 7 — $11,850 total needed
Woodstove Repairs & Upgrades 🔥
Additional project cost: $600
Safe, efficient heat in all buildings — essential for wellbeing, focus, and comfort during the coldest months.
Milestone 8 — $13,350 total needed
Practice Spaces Kept Warm 🕉️
Additional project cost: $1,500
Heating the Hamsa Yoga Shala and Lingam Temple ensures that daily Yoga, study, and meditation continue undisturbed — the heartbeat of Ashram life.
