Within the Siddha Yoga tradition associated with Swami Muktananda, the term “ashram” refers above all to Gurudev Siddha Peeth, the principal spiritual center of this lineage. This ashram is located in Ganeshpuri, in the Indian state of Maharashtra, and it has long been regarded as the original seat of Siddha Yoga. It is described as the main ashram established by Swami Muktananda and as his primary residence and teaching center. In this sense, Gurudev Siddha Peeth functions not merely as a physical place, but as a focal point for the transmission of his teachings and the contemplative disciplines of the path.

At the same time, the Siddha Yoga tradition also recognizes Shree Muktananda Ashram, situated in South Fallsburg, New York, as a central locus for practice, particularly in the Western context. This ashram is presented as the primary Western center for Siddha Yoga practices and teachings, complementing the original Indian ashram. Together, Gurudev Siddha Peeth in Ganeshpuri and Shree Muktananda Ashram in South Fallsburg form a kind of sacred axis, linking the birthplace of the tradition with its wider global expression. Through these ashrams, the living stream of Siddha Yoga is made accessible to seekers in different parts of the world, while remaining rooted in the lineage of Swami Muktananda.