2027 Global Integral Yoga Celebration
with Swami Ramananda, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, Swami Asokananda, E-RYT 500, Nalanie Harilela Chellaram, Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500 and Avi Gordon
September 2 - 6, 2027
Early-bird rate: $625. Register by December 31. Save $200.
Gather at the Heart of Integral Yoga
Join us at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, the international headquarters and spiritual home of Integral Yoga, for a global gathering of practitioners, teachers, and seekers. Set in the Blue Ridge foothills and centered on the Light Of Truth Universal Shrine (LOTUS), these five days bring our worldwide sangha together in one place.
We host this gathering every two years in Virginia, alternating with the European conference. If you have been waiting for the right year to make the journey, this is it.
Why We Gather
Personal renewal. Deepen your daily practice, gain practical insight into yogic living, and find real space for study, reflection, and rest.
Global sangha. Build lasting relationships across borders and lineages, share what you have learned, and take up together the question of how Integral Yoga serves the world we actually live in.
The Program
- Daily group sadhana — morning and evening meditation, pranayama, and Hatha Yoga for every level
- Wisdom workshops and talks — philosophy, lifestyle, anatomy, and the subtle practices, led by senior Integral Yoga teachers and international guests
- Guided discussion groups — facilitated forums on the classical texts, on the difficulties that arise in practice, and on living the teachings in daily life
- Collective practice at the LOTUS — group meditation and silence at the shrine dedicated to the one truth behind all paths
- Creative and expressive arts — art projects, dance, flower arrangement, and tea ceremony
- Evening satsang, kirtan, and music — nightly kirtan and sound healing, devotional singing, inspiring talks, and celebration that runs late into the evening
- Outdoor and community gatherings — hiking, group games, and a closing-night bonfire
- Ashram life — walks along the James River, the nature trails, and fresh vegetarian meals prepared with care
What to Expect
Five days that balance study, practice, and genuine human connection. Keynote sessions and workshops give the days structure; the mornings at the shrine, the evenings of kirtan, and the unhurried conversations between sessions are where much of it actually happens. You will leave with a renewed practice, perspectives from practitioners on several continents, and the felt sense of belonging to something larger than your own mat.
Who Should Come
Everyone who resonates with these teachings: longtime teachers, ashram alumni, dedicated students, and those meeting Integral Yoga for the first time. Our sangha is richer for its range of backgrounds and experience, and there is a place here for yours. Come join the global conversation. We look forward to welcoming you to Yogaville.
About the Presenters
Swami Ramananda, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
Swami Ramananda, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco, C-IAYT, and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition who has been practicing Yoga for over 45 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life and […]
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Swami Asokananda, E-RYT 500
Swami Asokananda took his monastic vows in 1975 from his Guru, Sri Swami Satchidananda. Known for his warmth, intelligence, and good humor, Swami Asokananda’s teachings come from his own practice and experience while absorbing the wisdom of his Guru. He is one of Integral Yoga’s primary instructors for Intermediate and Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Trainings. […]
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Nalanie Harilela Chellaram
Nalanie Harilela Chellaram is a modern spiritual teacher—a true soul doctor dedicated to selfless service. She travels the world to spread a message of wisdom, compassion, and love based on the philosophy of Yoga. Nalanie attended university in the United States where she studied philosophy, psychology, and fine arts. Later, in 1986, she became a […]
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Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500
Swami Karunananda has had 50 years’ experience teaching all aspects of Yoga. She designed and conducts teacher training programs in Raja Yoga and in Meditation. She served as president of Satchidananda Ashram in California and in Virginia, and as director of the San Francisco and Santa Barbara Integral Yoga Institutes. She compiled and edited The […]
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Avi Gordon
Avi Gordon is the director of the Integral Yoga Teachers Association, a global organization of over 10,000 yoga teachers, and is host of the Integral Yoga podcast. Avi teaches yoga and meditation and has also written a novel, A Light in the Tunnel, which is a story that imagines a better future. He’s been a […]
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