Six Gateways on the Spiritual Journey: Weekend Retreat

with Swami Divyananda Ma, E-RYT 500

July 31 - August 2, 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 – $695.00
  • Private Dormitory – $695.00
  • LGH: Full Bed – $695.00
  • LGH: 2 Twin beds – $695.00
  • LGH: Queen Bed – $695.00
  • Tent-Site – $695.00
    • (All prices include $695.00 base amount)

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

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Not everyone approaches the Divine by the same road — and that’s exactly the point. This workshop invites you to explore diverse approaches to spiritual life and discover the path that resonates with your nature, your heart, and your way home. Come curious. Leave with a map!

Each session is designed to move you from curiosity into experience — not just learning about the pathways, but stepping onto each one and discovering how it feels. Which ones fit.

The Six Gateways:

  1. Raja Yoga — The Path of Meditation -Train your attention, quiet the mental noise, and learn how to be truly yourself.
  2. Hatha Yoga — The Path of the Body – Yoga postures and breath to reset your system, build awareness, and to become more grounded in your physical frame.
  3. Bhakti Yoga — The Path of the Heart – Music, chanting, and devotion as a way to open, soften, and to connect – both to yourself and to something greater.
  4. Jnana Yoga — The Path of Wisdom – Ask the big questions. Challenge your assumptions. Discover what lies beneath the surface of the apparent realities.
  5. Japa Yoga — The Path of Sacred Sound -The use of mantras to focus the mind, purify the heart, and align with the divine and sacred vibration.
  6. Karma Yoga — The Path of Selfless Service – Discover this magic!  We truly can transform every action into a blessing through heartfelt service.

What to Expect:

  • Guided journaling to give words and form to your intuitions
  • Direct practices so you can step through each gateway and find your footing
  • Sharing and discussions with fellow travelers — for support, inspiration, and the reminder that you’re not alone
  • True stories of the saints and practitioners who have walked these paths before us

Whether you’re just beginning your spiritual journey or have had long experience, this workshop offers something rare — the opportunity to explore,  enrich, and amplify your practices and speed your way towards the sacred goal.

Join us at Yogaville this summer for a weekend retreat — and discover a home that you never knew you had!

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 Ma 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

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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.

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