Swami Gurucharanananda “Mataji”

Swami Gurucharanananda, lovingly called Mataji, is a senior sannyasi (monk) and disciple of Gurudev, Sri Swami Satchidanandaji Maharaj. She lives at Yogaville and serves on the Sannyas Board. Mataji is a guided meditation leader and Hatha Yoga teacher, an inspiring speaker, Integral Yoga® mentor, and private retreat guide. She loves to offer pujas (worship service), read Sri Gurudev’s teachings at lunch, and play the violin as a wake-up call in the dorms! In 2014 she was awarded the Swami Satchidananda Lifetime Service Award. Mataji always has a loving, joy-filled smile ready for you!

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Upcoming Programs by Swami Gurucharanananda “Mataji”

The Power of Thought – Self-Paced

Open Dates

In this previously recorded self-paced workshop, discover the power of thought with Swami Gurucharanananda, lovingly called “Mataji”. Thoughts are alive! The speed and power of thoughts are unimaginable. Learn how a desire stimulates a thought, a thought embodies itself as an action, and actions constitute the web of our destiny.

Integral Yoga Global Reunion

Also with Swami Asokananda, E-RYT 500, Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500 and Swami Ramananda, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

August 21 - 25, 2025

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. […]