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

Full Moon Yoga Meditation Retreat

with Swami Divyananda Ma, E-RYT 500

August 27 - 30, 2026
According to ancient yogic teachings, the full moon day is an auspicious time. The lunar energy is believed to magnify one’s internal energy, therefore it is recommended that full moon days be spent uplifting the mind with spiritual practices. Learn about the yogic significance of purnima (the full moon) and take advantage of this opportune…
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LOTUS 40th Anniversary Celebration

September 4 - 7, 2026
Join us at Satchidananda Ashram—Yogaville to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Light of Truth Universal Shrine (LOTUS). This weekend is a time to come together and renew our commitment to the universal message of LOTUS dedicated to the Light of all faiths and to world peace. Interfaith programming fills the blessed weekend. Over the…
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Living Well and Dying Well According to the Bhagavad Gita with Swami Asokananda

with Swami Asokananda, E-RYT 500

September 11 - 13, 2026
The message of the great yogic scripture, the Bhagavad Gita, is that Self-realization is attained by living skillfully in the world, rather than running away from it. To live skillfully means learning how to transform karma—actions that bind us—into karma yoga—actions that liberate us. This sacred skill allows us to lead lives of purpose, meaning,…
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Yoga Teacher Training

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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Quotes from Sri Swami Satchidananda

"Adversities are blessings in disguise."

"A sincere prayer that comes from a faithful heart can perform miracles."