Programs
Yogaville Online Workshop - Template
Free All-Day Workshop - Template
Yoga for Strong, Healthy Bones
with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
Discover how Yoga asanas can help to build and maintain strong bones. In a peer reviewed study developed and led by Dr. Loren Fishman the published results of 741 patients followed over a 10 year period show that regular practice of yoga asanas improves bone mineral density. View the study. Yoga asanas also improve your […]
The Yoga of Love
with Graham M. Schweig, PhD
Can't Make it to Yogaville? Attend Live Online This program explores the human condition and the inner turmoil of the heart through the lens of key yogic texts, including the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gītā, Bhāgavata Purāṇa, and Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtra. Sessions will focus on the purification and awakening of the heart, the divine call to transcendence […]
Norwegian Fjords Yoga Cruise
with Swami Divyananda Ma, E-RYT 500 and Ram Wiener, E-RYT 500
Set sail on an extraordinary Yoga cruise to the magnificent fjords of Norway, where stunning landscapes, charming coastal villages, and serene crystal bays await. This is the perfect time of the year to experience the breathtaking beauty of the fjords! Join Swami Divyananda and Ram Wiener, experienced teachers and senior disciples of Swami Satchidananda, as […]
The Art and Science of Sacred Chanting
with Naren K. Schreiner and Lopamudra Bose
Integral Yoga Global Gathering
with Swami Gurucharanananda "Mataji", Swami Asokananda, E-RYT 500, Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500 and Swami Ramananda, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
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. […]
LOTUS Renewal: Glory to the Light Weekend
with Sri Santalinga Maruthachala Adigalar
We cordially invite you to join us at Satchidananda Ashram—Yogaville to celebrate "LOTUS Renewal: Glory to the Light,". In the renovation process, the LOTUS pink petals now look beautiful. 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 […]
Yoga for Lower Back Pain
with Loren M. Fishman, M.D., B.Phil. (Oxon.) and Liz Larson, MA, MS, RYT 200
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), […]
Designing A Conscious Life
with Avi Gordon
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
with Hannah Levin, NAMA, E-RYT, YACEP
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 Workshop
with Oyámie Kali Ma’at, RYT 500
Somatic Stress Release is a holistic approach 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 is through feeling a deeper sense of […]
Ecstatic Kirtans: Rhythms, Melody and Bliss
with Bali Rico and Krishna Kishora
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 […]
World Sound Journey: Experiential Drumming & Wisdom of Ancient Instruments
with Daniel Scruggs
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. […]
Gentle Somatic Yoga® Level 1 Training
with James Knight, E-RYT 200, CHSE
Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) GSY is a simple, practical, and effective form of brain-to-muscle re-education that goes to the root cause of most chronic muscular pain and stiffness. This heart-informed and evidence-based method is accessible for most people and can be incorporated into other spiritual practices. The beneficial results can be immediate and long-lasting. In […]
Gentle Somatic Yoga® Weekend: Practices for Deep Self Care
with James Knight, E-RYT 200, CHSE
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 […]
Fall Silent Retreat
with Narada Williams, Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT and Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500
Autumn's gentle embrace calls us inward. Escape the everyday and discover profound peace at Yogaville's Fall Silent Retreat. This is your opportunity for renewal, reflection, and self-growth, applying timeless Yoga practices to cultivate lasting inner calm. In the quiet of silence, you'll learn to observe your thoughts and emotions, transforming your inner landscape. Through the […]
Befriending Your Nervous System
with Rachel Raji Jensen, RYT-500
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 […]
Pranayama: Harnessing the Dynamic Power of Breath
with Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500
Full Moon Yoga Meditation Retreat
with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
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 […]
The Radically Balanced Yogi - A Weekend of Integration, Healing & Inner Harmony
with Brandt Bhanu Passalacqua
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 […]
Finding Freedom: How Wild It is to Let it Be
with Tara (Becky) Eschenroeder, E-RYT 500, RCYT, YACEP
Journey Into Sound Weekend Program
with Swan Michelle
Introduction to Yin Yoga
with Biff Mithoefer, E-RYT 500 and Eric Archer
Yin Yoga uses long-held postures to support you in accessing the deeper, more Yin (still) parts of yourself. Explore how this ancient yogic practice can promote Qi (flow of energy) through the meridians (energy channels), bringing health to your body and balance to your busy, Yang (active)-life style. Guided by Biff Mithoefer, author of The […]
Relax and Rejuvenate under the Full Moon
with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
The Dosha of Relationship
with Hannah Levin, NAMA, E-RYT, YACEP
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 […]
Renew Your Spirit - A Transformative Vacation in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
with Swami Asokananda, E-RYT 500, Swami Ramananda, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT and Ram Wiener, E-RYT 500
Join us for a Yoga vacation in Guatemala and watch your workday blues vanish into thin air. Discover the breathtaking vistas of cobalt-blue Lake Atitlan uniquely surrounded by some of Guatemala’s largest volcanoes. Start the new year by giving a boost to your spirit! We all need an occasional break to restore and refresh our […]
Sounds of the Soul: Sufi Music inspired by Rumi
with Amir Vahab
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 […]
"Shivoham: A Journey into Bliss" Mantra and Meditation Retreat
with Manish Vyas
Mantra is science of sound from an ancient Indian metaphysical system, based on the premise that the entire Cosmos and all that exists in the Cosmos consists of Sound vibrations or Nãd. The sound of Mantra is therefore derived from the sound current: it exists in Nature and these sounds were perceived and identified initially […]
Yoga, Stress & Food Weekend Retreat
with Katie Papo (Ambika)
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 […]
Where the Mind Grows Quiet: A Silent Hiking Retreat
with Avi Gordon
Join us for a rejuvenating weekend that blends silent hikes with meaningful group connection, offering a chance to digital detox by stepping away from phones and media. During the silent hikes, you’ll immerse yourself in nature’s calm, fostering mental clarity, heightened awareness, and inner reflection, while the group activities—such as mindful discussions, communal meals, and gentle […]
Yoga Nidra Teacher Training
with Chitra Sukhu
In this transformative Yoga Nidra Training for Yoga Teachers, participants will delve into the profound art of Yoga Nidra, a practice renowned for its healing and restorative powers. Under the guidance of Chitra Sukhu, a globally recognized expert in Yoga Nidra and Hatha Yoga, students will learn not only the foundational principles of this ancient […]
Nature Reconnection Retreat: Crafting a deeper bond with the Earth
with Annette Naber, PhD
Embark on a transformative journey that will deepen your connection to the natural world. Through nature activities, reflective practices, journaling, creative art making and hands-on learning, you will reconnect with the wisdom of the land and your own intuitive self. Coupled with the nature activities enjoy complimentary yoga and meditation classes, inspirational spiritual talks, organic vegetarian food (vegan options), […]
Gentle Somatic Yoga® Weekend: Practices for Deep Self Care
with James Knight, E-RYT 200, CHSE
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 […]
Gentle Somatic Yoga® Level 1 Training
with James Knight, E-RYT 200, CHSE
Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) GSY is a simple, practical, and effective form of brain-to-muscle re-education that goes to the root cause of most chronic muscular pain and stiffness. This heart-informed and evidence-based method is accessible for most people and can be incorporated into other spiritual practices. The beneficial results can be immediate and long-lasting. In […]
Recovery with Yoga: Emotional and Somatic Sobriety for Healing the Mind and Body
with Brian Hyman, RYT
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
with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
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 […]