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
Six Gateways on the Spiritual Journey: Weekend Retreat
with Swami Divyananda Ma, E-RYT 500
July 31 - August 2, 2026
Not everyone approaches the Divine by the same road — and that's exactly the point. This workshop invites you to explore diverse approaches to spiritual life and discover the path that resonates with your nature, your heart, and your way home. Come curious. Leave with a map! Each session is designed to move you from…
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Ayurveda for Women’s Health: The Three Pillars of Vibrancy
with Ivy Ingram M.A.
July 31 - August 2, 2026
The traditional ancient texts of Ayurveda describe 3 Pillars of Health. In this nurturing weekend retreat for women, we explore how the 3 classical Pillars also reveal hidden pathways to your intuition and inner wisdom, leading to true vibrancy. You will leave the weekend with practical inspiration you can apply to your life right away.…
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Clarity of Mind: Essentials for Brain Longevity
with Jane Stelboum, E-RYT® 500, YACEP®, Certified Brain Longevity® Specialist
August 7 - 9, 2026
Feeling forgetful or experiencing the brain fog that accompanies a busy and distracted life? Learn how integrative Yoga practices and specific lifestyle choices can give you and your loved ones the best chance of enhancing brain longevity during this engaging and experiential workshop. Participants will learn: The science behind stress and how it leads to cognitive…
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Meditation Teacher Training
with Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500, Swami Priyaananda, E-RYT 500 and Satyam Penn, Ph.D.
August 10 - 23, 2026
Swami Satchidananda said: “Meditation is the most important practice. Most of our problems in life would be solved if we meditated regularly.” Why? Because our whole experience of life is based on the condition of the mind, and meditation enables us to understand and gain mastery over the mind. As the mind becomes stronger, clearer,…
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200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training – Fall
with Saci Murphy, E-RYT 500, Swami Priyaananda, E-RYT 500 and Mukti Devi ERYT-500
October 4 - November 1, 2026
The Integral Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training is a month-long residential intensive where you will learn to teach asanas (yoga poses), Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation), pranayama (breathing practices), chanting, and meditation. The training is multifaceted. You learn about Yoga, practice each day, and learn to teach then practice teaching. By the end of the training, you have strengthened your practice…
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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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