Ashram experienced?

I guess travelling through India isn't complete without an "ashram experience."
Waking up at 5:30am to sit in silent meditation and then satsung (chanting and singing) to start your day might not be every ones cup of tea, but it actually is pretty good. Watching a new day rise and awaken with clear mindfulness and sharp awareness, enjoying the space that is.
Almost two weeks we stuck to the strict schedule of meditation, 2-2hr yoga classes, some yogic philosophy and delicious simple vegetarian system cleaning food.
It felt great after the third day. Getting used to the early mornings and noticing significant progress in flexibility and stillness. Our mid days were spent chatting with people from all around the world and swimming in yet another crocodile infested lake.
It was a little bit church like, coming from someone who has never been, but all round it was a positive experience that I would recommend to anyone interested in a "yoga vacation."
Peace and space