Programs

Exploring Our Interconnected Journey Join us at Satchidananda Ashram, Yogaville, for a joyful gathering of hearts and minds as we come together to celebrate our shared journey in Integral Yoga. This reunion is an opportunity to reconnect with old friends, forge new bonds, and deepen our understanding of the unity that weaves us all together. […]

Join us at Satchidananda Ashram—Yogaville to celebrate “LOTUS Renewal: Glory to the Light.” This weekend will be a time to come together and renew our commitment to the universal message of LOTUS dedicated to the Light of all faiths and to world peace. Sri Santalinga Maruthachala Adigalar from Tamil Nadu, India, has graciously offered to […]

Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Dr. Loren Fishman, Oxford graduate and lifelong yogi, outlines powerful, safe methods for relieving lower back pain in yourself and in your students during this hands-on weekend workshop. Though Dr. Fishman spent three years studying Yoga in India (and over one year with B.K.S. Iyengar), […]

Are you living in alignment with your heart's true desires? What does it mean to live consciously? Join us for a transformative weekend to explore these questions and discover what makes a day truly remarkable. Immerse yourself in nature, self-reflection, physical activity, meaningful connections, delicious cuisine, and a digital detox. This program provides you with […]

Introduction to Practical Ayurveda - Finding your flow with the elements Have you been curious about Ayurveda but don’t know where to start? This weekend immersion provides unique insights into this yogic sister-science while dispelling the complexities of Ayurveda. Gain a comprehensive yet accessible understanding of Ayurveda with the ability to integrate these principles into […]

Somatic Stress Release is a holistic approach to healing that recognizes the complex layering of each individual’s relationship to stress. Stress manifests itself in each person’s body differently, and each unique response allows each person to process and navigate the intricate layers of stress. One of the most effective pathways towards that awareness and negotiation […]

Kish and Bali, the two brothers from the international kirtan group Mayapuris, join forces at Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville for a magical experience of music and devotion. Join this traveling family of Bhakti artists on an immersive journey of sacred sound with explosive beats and soaring melodies, unique kirtan and original songs! Enter a space of music […]

Join us for an interactive, informative and immersive sound journey exploring over two dozen organic and rare indigenous instruments gathered from around the world! Experience rhythmic movement, meditation, breathing exercises and elements of integral yoga to incorporate into your daily life and yoga practice during this weekend retreat. Connect and harmonize vocalization with indigenous sound. […]

Join us for a weekend of whole-self nourishment and restoration! In this workshop, you will learn innovative and therapeutic somatic movements and meditation, all while being nourished by organic farm-to-table food and inspired by the sacred Blue Ridge Mountains. Gentle Somatic Yoga® is a simple, practical, and effective form of brain-to-muscle re-education that goes to […]

The workshop aims to help participants build a practical toolbox for navigating their nervous systems.  We will combine nervous system education, self-reflection, and yoga practices to explore the question- how do we get our hands on the handles of our own nervous system? Our nervous systems can be engaged and worked with and we can […]

Join us at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville to experience a Beaver Full Moon Retreat under the guidance of Satya Greenstone, senior disciple of Sri Swami Satchidananda.  According to ancient yogic teachings, the full moon day is an auspicious time. The lunar energy is believed to magnify one’s internal energy, therefore it is recommended that full moon days […]

In a world that often pulls us in a thousand directions, it can be hard to feel whole—physically, mentally, and spiritually. Many of us are juggling stress, fatigue, emotional overwhelm, or a sense that something is just... off. The Radically Balanced Yogi is a weekend immersion designed to help you reconnect with the deeper intelligence […]

Ayurveda is an ancient healing system that most people correlate with how we eat and incorporate certain balancing habits into our lives. “Dosha” is the Ayurvedic language for understanding the elemental (Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space) energies that make us each unique in our dietary and lifestyle needs. However, did you know that dosha […]

Join master musician Amir Vahab for a weekend of music, mysticism, and the spiritual poetry of Rumi. Experience Sufi philosophy brought to life, and feel for yourself how devotional music gently guides your mind and heart to the present moment — all through the use of sacred sound. Spend an enchanting weekend listening to the […]

Discover how to bring yoga wisdom beyond the mat and into one of life’s most essential rituals—nourishing your body. This transformative retreat blends ancient yogic practices with modern insights to help you develop a healthy, conscious, and compassionate relationship with food. Whether you’re seeking freedom from persistent cravings, relief from digestive discomfort, or simply a […]

Our True Self includes peace, joy, unconditional love and inner guidance. We all have these same essences. These essences are unchanging and always there.  Our minds and bodies are unique to each of us. They are changing and can be healed and transformed. We’ll explore teachings, pathways and practices this weekend that help us bring […]

This immersive weekend program invites you to discover your authentic voice and deepen your connection to the divine through the ancient practice of kirtan. Through vocal exercises and group chanting feel empowered to sing from the heart, strengthening your voice and confidence. Embrace the melody of your soul: Immerse yourself in kirtan: Immerse yourself in […]

Meditation is a powerful tool to calm and focus the mind, allowing you to experience your natural state rather than creating one. Backed by modern science, the ancient practice of meditation is profound, simple, and rewarding. Whether you are new to meditation, have difficulty meditating, or seek to refresh your practice, you are invited to join […]

Join us for a weekend of whole-self nourishment and restoration! In this workshop you will learn innovative and therapeutic Somatic Movements, meditation, organic farm-to-table food, and be inspired by the sacred Blue Ridge Mountains. Gentle Somatic Yoga® is a simple, practical, and effective form of brain-to-muscle re-education that goes to the root cause of most […]

Students learn 30 essential spiritual principles for addiction recovery. We discover how to embrace certain universal ideals in order to bring meaning and purpose into all areas of life. We also focus on mind-body-spirit unification, in addition to both spiritual and secular mindfulness exercises, so we can fully understand the 3 A’s of Recovery – […]

Relax and rejuvenate as your body is placed in gentle, supported asanas (poses) with the use of props, allowing your mind to truly let go. When your body is at rest and your mind becomes calm, you can experience the peace within. This workshop offers complete instruction in gentle restorative poses, as well as: Balanced […]