Programs

April 2024

Sitar Bhakti Concert 7:30-9pm

with Sayan Ghosh

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Sayan Ghosh, professional Hindustani classical musician, and an expert in sitar and Surbahar (bass sitar). Experience the depth of Ghosh’s musical heritage as he presents ancient ragas and compositions while honoring the rich…

Mindfulness for Busy People

with Michael Rhadeya Plasha, E-RYT 500, RPYT

Are you ready to take a break from the dis-ease of busyness? It can be challenging to find moments of silence and repose in the midst of work, family, errands and activities. If we get a moment, there is the…

Therapeutic Yoga for People with Cancer

with Sandra Susheela Gilbert, BA, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500

A Workshop for Yoga Teachers, Yoga Therapists and HealthCare Professionals Join us for a grounding weekend dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those affected by cancer. Learn how to help individuals on their journey towards physical,…

Living Creative Dharma

with Siva Fiske

Invoke your creativity during a weekend of music, art, writing and movement exercises. Unearth your Dharma through creative play and experiential activities to find your true path in alignment with your higher self. Discover what makes you unique through stimulating…

May 2024

Yoga for Strong Bones

with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

Discover how Yoga asanas can help to build and maintain strong bones. A 10 year study by Dr. L. Fishman demonstrated an increase in bone mineral density and improved bone quality with regular practice of 12 yoga poses. Yoga asanas…

Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita

with Swami Asokananda, E-RYT 500

Curious to learn more about The Bhagavad Gita? Join senior sannyasin (monk) Swami Asokananda, to explore the Bhaghavad Gita through heart opening explorations and commentaries. The Bhagavad Gita, one of the essential scriptures of Yoga, teaches us that Self-realization is…

Digital Detox Retreat: Mother’s Day

with Integral Yoga Senior Staff

Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with presence and enjoy a transformative weekend of technology-free bliss. Rediscover what it means to be human through meaningful, personal connections to self, others, and nature. Recharge and reset by practicing meditation, hatha yoga, pranayama breathing…

Letting Yourself be Held: Exploring Barriers and Reclaiming Your Power

with Oyámie Kali Ma’at, RYT 500

As Caregivers we do so much for those around us. This Mother’s Day Weekend give yourself the gift of being taken care of, as we gather together in celebration of the Divine Feminine to learn the art of self surrender,…

Yoga and Vedanta in Daily Life: Manifesting Divinity

with Swami Vidyananda

Yoga and Vedanta promise a life of Self-knowledge, Love, Wisdom and Liberation. These ancient teachings offer a philosophical framework and practical techniques to help us lead a Yogic life in connection to the divine. We are honored to welcome Swami…

Yoga of Devotion with Krishna Das

with Krishna Das

Join us at Yogaville for an immersive Bhakti Yoga weekend with world-renowned musician Krishna Das. Enjoy transcendent music, and experience a deeper connection to the divine through the heart-opening practice of Kirtan. All are welcome to enjoy this weekend of…

Krishna Das Saturday Concert

with Krishna Das

Join Grammy-nominated and world-renowned musician Krishna Das for a night of transcendental kirtan with the Yogaville community. Krishna Das is a down-to-earth yogi as well as a beloved figure in the world of spirituality and music. All are welcome to…

June 2024

Ayurveda and Yoga: The Science of Life

with Michael Muktan Sullivan, D.C., D.Ay.

“The Science of Life” — that is the meaning of Ayurveda. With his own depth of experience, Dr. Sullivan takes participants on an exploration of the basic philosophy of Ayurveda. Through this immersion in the scientific and spiritual power of…

Sacred Circle Dance: Find Peace, Joy and Healing

with Evelyn Beck

Sacred Circle Dances are simple, gentle dances, embodying and integrating mind, body, and spirit. They have ancient roots in music and dance from cultures around the world. This weekend retreat will introduce you to dance as a way of connecting…

Strawberry Full Moon Retreat: Purnima Sadhana

with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

Join us at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville to experience a Strawberry Full Moon Retreat under the guidance of Satya Greenstone, senior disciple of Sri Swami Satchidananda. According to ancient yogic teachings, the full moon day is an auspicious time. The lunar energy…

World Sound Journey: Experiential Drumming & Wisdom of Ancient Instruments

with Daniel Scruggs

Join us for an interactive, informative and immersive sound journey exploring over two dozen organic and rare indigenous instruments gathered from around the world! Experience rhythmic movement, meditation, breathing exercises and elements of integral yoga to incorporate into your daily…

July 2024

Bhakti Awakening: Journey with Mantras

with Acharya Mangalananda

Immerse yourself in the transformative power of Bhakti Yoga with Acharya Mangalananda at Yogaville ashram. A devoted kirtan artist, Acharya Mangalananda is a direct disciple of Sri Anandamayi Ma, a venerated Indian saint of the 20th century. Discover the science…

Restorative Yoga: Relax and Rejuvenate

with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

“The human body is a temple. Keep it strong and supple. Treat it gently.” —Swami Satchidananda Restorative Yoga is an effective antidote to stress, tension and anxiety. During this practice, the body is placed in gentle, supported asanas or poses.…

Guru Poornima Celebration

with Integral Yoga Senior Staff

Join us for the Celebration of Guru Poornima! Welcome to Guru Poornima honoring Sri Gurudev and the Light of Truth of all faiths. All are invited to attend who are free from symptoms of Covid, flu or other contagious illnesses.…

Meditation Teacher Training

with Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500 and Integral Yoga Senior Staff

For Yoga teachers and health professionals Our whole life experience is based on the condition of the mind, how we perceive and respond to situations. Meditation enables us to understand and gain mastery over the mind, helping us to improve…

August 2024

Crown of Eternal Sacredness: Lions Gate Portal Retreat

with Harmanjot Kaur

In a world of superficial allure and short-lived fame, cultivating your connection with your dharma is the most sustaining and confidence-building action you can take. Embrace the eternal flame of divinity during this weekend retreat. On the auspicious occasion of…

Pelvic Floor Yoga to Alleviate Incontinence: An Evidence Based Practice

with Leslie Howard E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

In this weekend retreat, study with yoga therapist and pelvic floor expert Leslie Howard as she shares the evidence-based yoga practices for pelvic floor health used in studies on the benefits of yoga for pelvic floor health with a specific…

September 2024

The Last Savasana: Embracing Your Final Exit

with Leslie Howard E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

September 1, 2024 from 2–5:30 pm Join Leslie for a soul-stirring exploration and deep dive into Savasana. In a culture of avoiding death, this intimate practice beckons us to look at the inevitable and beautiful truth of our mortality. Throughout…

Yoga for Lower Back Pain

with Loren M. Fishman, M.D., B.Phil. (Oxon.)

Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Dr. Loren Fishman, Oxford graduate and lifelong yogi, outlines powerful, safe methods for relieving lower back pain in yourself and in your students during this hands-on weekend workshop. Though Dr.…

Introduction to Practical Ayurveda: Finding Your Flow with the Elements

with Hannah Levin, NAMA, E-RYT, YACEP

Have you been curious about Ayurveda but don’t know where to start? This weekend immersion provides unique insights into this yogic sister-science while dispelling the complexities of Ayurveda. Gain a comprehensive yet accessible understanding of Ayurveda with the ability to…

Deepening Your Relationship: Enhance Connection and Resonance — A Yoga Therapy Workshop

with Michael Lee, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, Dip.Soc.Sci, Dip.T., M.A.

Come together to strengthen your relationship with yourself and/or intimate partner during this weekend yoga therapy workshop. Move through common obstacles that block your ability to connect deeply with others by engaging in embodied partner work and yogic practices to…

Bhakti Yoga Retreat

with Swami Asokananda, E-RYT 500 and Narada Williams

Join us for a Bhakti Yoga Retreat, led by senior sannyasin (monk) Swami Asokananda, and Narada Williams to explore the devotional practices of Bhakti Yoga that will open and nourish your spiritual heart, including kirtan (mantra chanting), puja (worship), japa…

Yoga for Seniors

with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

Give yourself a yoga vacation at Yogaville. Yoga classes, meditation, time for walking, talking, breathing, resting, visiting with like-minded peers along with the option for doing nothing. This workshop brings focus so that we can pay attention to what is…

October 2024

Myofascial Release Journey: Exploring Musculature through a Vedic Lens

with Brie Burbank, E-RYT-200, CMT, LE

Take a journey into the intracicacies of myofascial exploration through a vedic lens. Through this weekend immersion dive into the myofascial matrix to examine the diverse types of fascia while discovering effective methods, practices, and tools to manage this multifaceted…

Gentle Somatic Yoga® Level 2 Training: Energy Body (Aura & Chakras), Emotions, and the Whole-Self

with James Knight, E-RYT 200, CHSE

Continue your exploration of Gentle Somatic Yoga® by expanding your knowledge of the subtle energy body. Building upon the foundation of GSY Level 1 training, Level 2 enhances your self-care tool kit to offer even more to yourself and others.…

Gentle Somatic Yoga® Weekend Retreat: Awaken the Possible

with James Knight, E-RYT 200, CHSE

Experience a weekend of complete restoration while learning therapeutic movement sequences called Somatic Movement Flows®. Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) is a simple, practical, and reliable form of brain-to-muscle repatterning that goes to the root cause of most muscular pain, stiffness,…

Harvest Full Moon Retreat: Purnima Sadhana

with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

Join us at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville to experience a Harvest Full Moon Retreat under the guidance of Satya Greenstone, senior disciple of Sri Swami Satchidananda. According to ancient yogic teachings, the full moon day is an auspicious time. The lunar energy…

November 2024

Introduction to Yin Yoga

with Biff Mithoefer, E-RYT 500 and Eric Archer

Yin Yoga uses long-held postures to support you in accessing the deeper, more Yin (still) parts of yourself. Explore how this ancient yogic practice can promote Qi (flow of energy) through the meridians (energy channels), bringing health to your body…

Yin Yoga and Storytelling – Module 3

with Biff Mithoefer, E-RYT 500 and Eric Archer

Join Biff Mithoefer, author of The Yin Yoga Kit, and Eric Archer, a senior Jamtse teacher, musician, and poet for a Yin Yoga training that explores the impact of storytelling on your life and body. What stories are carried in…