Full Moon Yoga Meditation Retreat

with Swami Divyananda Ma, E-RYT 500

August 27 - 30, 2026

Scholarships: Thanks to the generosity of our donors, partial scholarships are available. No written application needed. There are a limited number of partial scholarships available on a first come, first serve basis. Please call the Ashram Reservations Center:
434-969-2048 or email arc@yogaville.org for details.

Price
  • Shared Dormitory: Bottom Bunk – $895.00
  • Private Dormitory – $895.00
  • LGH: Full Bed – $895.00
  • LGH: 2 Twin beds – $895.00
  • LGH: Queen Bed – $895.00
  • Tent-Site – $895.00
    • (All prices include $895.00 base amount)

Price includes tuition, all classes and meals. Accommodations are complimentary.

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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 be spent uplifting the mind with spiritual practices. Learn about the yogic significance of purnima (the full moon) and take advantage of this opportune time to practice yoga and meditation in silence.

The goal of meditation is to realize the True Self, which is expressed as the experience of resting in our True Nature. This is the state of permanent Peace and Happiness. Meditation is the portal through which one enters to have this experience. The yoga practices bring us to a state of equanimity or balance. Each practice has a purpose and a particular intention as both preparation for and deepening of our meditation experience.

Instruction, guidance and practice will include:

  • Meditation techniques: including becoming aware of the witnessing attitude and how to diminish the tendency to cling to particular thoughts
  • Asana: physical postures to keep the body supple and strong, reduce tension and to establish a comfortable meditation posture.
  • Pranayama: breathing practices to regulate the prana that energizes the thoughts in order to bring about a reduction of thoughts, still the mind and balance the energy
  • Mantra Japa: Repetition of mantras to allow the mind to become one-pointed and to open the heart to loving vibrations
  • Chanting Ancient Vedic Mantras: group chanting of Gayatri Mantra and Purnima Mantra in the LOTUS shrine.
  • Yoga Nidra: to relax the body and withdraw the senses and the outgoing tendencies of the mind
  • Restorative Yoga: for relaxation and meditation
  • Karma Yoga: Meditation in action

The various yoga practices presented are chosen with the objective of establishing and/or deepening a regular and meaningful meditation practice.

This retreat is open to students at all levels of experience and practice.

Testimonials:

Swami Divyananda has a natural teaching style that comes from genuineness, love and respect for her students. I felt accepted and understood at the level that I am currently experiencing. Her encouragement helped me settle in more consistently into my practice and go from here with confidence. — Linda Carder

This program is extremely helpful to deepen your spiritual practice. Swami Divyananda  is very warm and caring. An Excellent experience. — Tanja Prakasha

Sw. Divyananda is a stellar master teacher. Her guidance through the sessions of the course were strong and steady in creating a stronger foundation for my practice. — Margaret Ralph

Schedule

THURSDAY
3–5 pm Registration
5–6:30 Integral Yoga Hatha – Mixed Level with Saci
6-6:30 Meditation
6:30–7:30 Dinner
7:30–9 Introductions and Purnima Overview with Divyananda

FRIDAY
6:30-7:00 Guided Meditation
7:10-8:40 Integral Yoga Hatha Mixed Level
8:45–9:30 Breakfast
9:30 –11:30 Purnima Sadhana: Meditation Poses with Divyananda
12-12:30 pm Puja at Kailash or Meditation at Guru Bhavan or Chidambaram
12:45–1:30 Lunch
1:30-3 Be Free (Journal, Hike, Read, Rest etc.)
2:40 Van leaves to Farm
3:00-4:15 Karma Yoga at Farm
5:30–6:30 Stretch and Relax with Sridevi
6:30–7:15 Dinner
7:30 Vans to LOTUS (behind VV)
7:45–9 Gayatri Chanting at LOTUS

SATURDAY
6:20 am Vans to Kailash (behind VV)
6:30-7:00 Full Moon Darshan at Kailash (please observe silence)
7.10-8:40 Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 1 Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 2 Joint Freeing Series with Hope Mell
8:30–9:30 Breakfast
10–11:30 Purnima Sadhana/ Concentration & Meditation
11:45 Van to LOTUS (meet behind dorms)
12–12:30 Meditation at LOTUS
12:45–1:30 pm Lunch
1:30-3 Be Free (Journal, Hike, Read, Rest etc.)
3:30-5:30 Restorative Yoga with Divyananda
5:30–6:15 Dinner
7:30–9 Satsang (Gathering of Seekers of the Truth)
Kirtan,
Video of Swami Satchidananda
Talk

SUNDAY
6:00-7:00 IY Meditation with Rev Lakshmi
7:10–8:45 Yoga Meditation with Divyananda
8:45–9:45 Breakfast
10:00-11:30 Into The Bliss: with Divyananda
12-12:30 pm Laugh-a Yoga with Bharata
12:45–1:30 Lunch
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About the Presenter

Swami Divyananda Ma, E-RYT 500

Swami Divyananda Ma is a Senior Monk who took monastic vows from Swami Satchidananda in 1975, and continues to teach around the world, including serving as Director of the IYI in Coimbatore, India for ten years. She is a 200 hour, Intermediate, Meditation, and Raja Yoga Teacher Trainer. Divyananda on the Integral Yoga Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IotYb8mAX6M&list=PL3mY6wDcxjOsb9J1B2JtpVO95eoPZcwZE&index=49

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