Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville
is a serene oasis in the heartland of Virginia. With a unique community, spiritual center, and Yoga academy, Yogaville opens doors to spiritual growth.
Programs
Awaken the Power Within: Qigong & Tai Chi for Harmony with Nature and Self
with Master Shahar Kovetz and Michael Anthony, LCSW
October 1 - 4, 2026
The Practice: Awaken Energy Through Movement Move as meditation. Breathe as prayer. Return to the rhythms of the natural world. Step into the healing embrace of the mountains, the radiant sun, and the timeless wisdom of the internal arts. Guided by Master Shahar and Michael, this unique retreat invites you to experience Qigong and Tai…
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Nurture with Nature: An Immersive Ecotherapy Weekend
with Dorothy C. Ibes, Ph.D.
October 9 - 11, 2026
In a time of constant pressure, distraction, and stress, it’s easy to become disconnected—from our bodies, the natural world, and what really matters. Join us at Yogaville for Nurture with Nature– a nature therapy weekend retreat designed to help you slow down, unplug, and come home to nature and yourself. The retreat will be led…
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Gentle Somatic Yoga® Level 1 Training
with James Knight, E-RYT 200, CHSE
October 9 - 14, 2026
Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) GSY is a simple, practical, and effective form of brain-to-muscle re-education that goes to the root cause of most chronic muscular pain and stiffness. This heart-informed and evidence-based method is accessible for most people and can be incorporated into other spiritual practices. The beneficial results can be immediate and long-lasting. In…
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Gentle Somatic Yoga® Level 1 Training
with James Knight, E-RYT 200, CHSE
October 9 - 14, 2026
Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) GSY is a simple, practical, and effective form of brain-to-muscle re-education that goes to the root cause of most chronic muscular pain and stiffness. This heart-informed and evidence-based method is accessible for most people and can be incorporated into other spiritual practices. The beneficial results can be immediate and long-lasting. In…
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Pranayama Teacher Training
with Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500 and Krishna Howeth, E-RYT 500
November 9 - 13, 2026
Pranayama enables us to unlock the great power and mystery that lie hidden in the breath. By regulating the breath, we can energize, strengthen, detoxify and relax the body. There are methods to calm, balance and focus the mind. Through regular practice, the dormant subtle energy within is awakened leading to the highest spiritual realization.…
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Meditation Teacher Training In India
with Swami Ramananda, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT and Ram Wiener, E-RYT 500
January 10 - 24, 2027
Pay in full by Nov 9, 2026 and get $150.00 off listed prices
Travel to the birthplace of Yoga and earn your certification as an Integral Yoga Meditation Teacher. In the motherland of Sri Swami Satchidananda, you will train with our Integral Yoga instructors in an intimate classroom setting. This two week immersion will gift you with the knowledge on how to deepen your own meditation practice and…
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