Living Yoga Training
Live the Life of a yogi for 28-days in spiritual community Upcoming DatesMore Info
The Living Yoga Training (LYT) program offers a transformative experience for those seeking spiritual growth.
In the peaceful setting and nurturing environment of Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville and guided by dedicated teachers well-versed in the Integral Yoga teachings and practices of Sri Swami Satchidananda, the revered founder of Integral Yoga, participants can deepen their practice through a balanced blend of Hatha Yoga, meditation, spiritual studies, and Karma Yoga (selfless service).
The LYT program’s immersive, comprehensive approach significantly enhances one’s ability to lead a healthy, balanced, and joyful life.
Typical Schedule
(may vary depending on Ashram activities)
| 5–6:15 am | Ashram Meditation |
| 6:20–7:50 am | Hatha Yoga class |
| 8–8:30 am | Breakfast |
| 8:30 or 9–11:45 am | Morning service or free time |
| 12–12:30 pm | Ashram Meditation |
| 12:45–1:30 pm | Lunch* |
| 2 or 2:30–5:45 pm | Afternoon service or free time |
| 6–6:30 pm | Ashram Meditation |
| 6:30–7:30 pm | Dinner |
| 7:30–9 pm | Classes, service, or free time |
| *Lunch cleanups are at 1:30 pm; supper cleanups are at 7:30 pm | |
Information
Program Fee: $750
– Deposit: $100, due upon acceptance
Additional Financial Information
Application Fee: $25, non-refundable
Refund policy: Program fee – less the $100 deposit – is refundable if you cancel 14 days or more prior to your arrival date; 50% of your payment is refundable if you cancel less than 14 days prior to your arrival date. The program fee is not refundable on or after the arrival date. If you need to postpone your program, it must be taken within a year. The application fee and the deposit are non-refundable.
Questions?
Email: lyts@yogaville.org
As the LYT program requires dedication and discipline, our screening process is designed to admit only those individuals who are committed to living Yoga on and off the mat.
Please apply at least 2-weeks in advance for any LYT start dates.
Notice
The LYT program is not an 200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training program. You can earn 16 contact hours with Yoga Alliance (YA)
Hatha Yoga
Asana (postures), pranayama (breath control), and deep relaxation.
Karma Yoga
Action through selfless service without attachment to the results of the action.
Japa Yoga
Repetition of a mantram (a sound structure of one or more syllables which represents a particular aspect of the Divine Vibration).
Raja Yoga
Balance and control of the mind through ethical practices and meditation.
Jnana Yoga
The path of knowledge and self-inquiry.
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Bhakti Yoga
The path of loving devotion, through chanting, ritual, and service
Sadhana (practice) and Karma Yoga (service) Weekly Requirements
| Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Group Meditations: Morning Total | 3 to 6 8 to 17 | 4 to 6 10 to 20 | 5 to 6 10 to 20 | 5 to 6 10 to 20 |
Group Hatha Yoga: Morning or Afternoon | 4 to 12 | 5 to 14 | 5 to 14 | 5 to 14 | Yoga Philosophy Classes | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | Satsang (community gathering) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Karma Yoga (service) | 15 hours | 21 hours | 21 hours | 21 hours |
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LYT Program Calendar
Please apply at least 2-weeks in advance for any LYT start dates.
| 1st Day – Monday Arrival 4-6 pm |
Last Day – Sunday Departure by 2 pm |
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| Apr. 8, 2024 | May 5, 2024 |
| May 6, 2024 | Jun. 2, 2024 |
| Jun. 3, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2024 |
| Jul. 1, 2024 | Jul. 28, 2024 |
| Jul. 29, 2024 | Aug. 25, 2024 |
| Aug. 26, 2024 | Sep. 22, 2024 |
| Sep. 23, 2024 | Oct. 20, 2024 |
| Oct. 21, 2024 | Nov. 17, 2024 |
| Nov. 18, 2024 | Dec. 15, 2024 |
| Dec. 16, 2024 | Jan. 12, 2025 |