New Year’s Silent Retreat

Transform Yourself, Transform the World

with Swami Karunananda, Swami Priyaananda, and Satya Greenstone

Dec 29 – Jan 2, 2026

Ready to welcome the new year with intention, peace, and self-discovery? Start your journey inward at our Silent Retreat, held at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, nestled in the tranquil foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains—a haven for reflection, renewal, and healing.

Meditation, Healing and Inner Peace

with Tom Spector, Ph.D.

January 23 – 25, 2026

Join us for a deep and practical weekend experience with Thomas Spector, Ph.D that will improve and enhance your meditation skills along with your state of wellbeing. This program offers a clear, supportive introduction to meditation for newcomers while also providing seasoned practitioners with advanced techniques to deepen their existing practice.

Sounds of the Soul: Sufi Music inspired by Rumi

with Amir Vahab

February 20 – 22, 2026

Join master musician Amir Vahab for a weekend of music, mysticism, and the spiritual poetry of Rumi. Experience Sufi philosophy brought to life, and feel for yourself how devotional music gently guides your mind and heart to the present moment — all through the use of sacred sound.

Designing a Conscious Life

with Avi Gordon

February 27 – March 1, 2026

Are you living in alignment with your heart’s true desires? What does it mean to live consciously? Join us for a transformative weekend to explore these questions and discover what makes a day truly remarkable. Immerse yourself in nature, self-reflection, physical activity, meaningful connections, delicious cuisine, and a digital detox.

Living Yoga Training Program

New program dates every Month!

If you are pursuing spiritual growth, this program can be a life-transforming experience adding significantly to your ability to maintain a healthy, happy, balanced life. The LYT program combines spiritual studies, Hatha Yoga, meditation, and selfless service.

Work and Play in Yogaville!

Discover a place where purpose meets peace.

Whether you’re looking to contribute your talents, deepen your practice, or simply be part of a mindful community, Yogaville offers a unique blend of work, service, and spiritual growth.

Why Join the Team?
Live in a beautiful, nature-rich setting, Be part of a mission-driven community, Enjoy daily yoga, meditation, and satsang, Opportunities in hospitality, administration, wellness, and more.

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

Relax and Rejuvenate under the Full Moon

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

December 5 - 7, 2025
Relax and rejuvenate with a Restorative Yoga workshop designed to ease stress, enhance breathing, and promote deep healing. Experience supported poses, balanced sequences, and relaxation practices perfect for all levels. Ideal for stress relief, recovery, and everyday well-being
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The Dosha of Relationship

with Hannah Levin, NAMA, E-RYT, YACEP

December 12 - 14, 2025
Ayurveda is an ancient healing system that most people correlate with how we eat and incorporate certain balancing habits into our lives. “Dosha” is the Ayurvedic language for understanding the elemental (Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space) energies that make us each unique in our dietary and lifestyle needs. However, did you know that dosha…
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New Year’s Silent Retreat: Transform Yourself, Transform the World

with Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500, Swami Priyaananda, E-RYT 500 and Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

December 29, 2025 - January 2, 2026
"Whatever change we want to happen outside should happen within." — Swami Satchidananda Ready to welcome the new year with intention, peace, and self-discovery? Start your journey inward at our Silent Retreat, held at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, nestled in the tranquil foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains—a haven for reflection, renewal, and healing. This annual retreat…
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Yoga Teacher Training

Stress Management Yoga Teacher Training – Online

with Swami Vidyananda, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT and Swami Ramananda, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

March 15 - May 17, 2026
For Yoga teachers and health professionals. In this online training, you will gain the essential skills and confidence to adapt Yoga as stress management for corporate, healthcare, and other settings. Learn Yoga practices that can help your students recover from past stress, cope with stress as it arises, and develop resilience for the future. Learn…
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Yoga Nidra Teacher Training

with Chitra Sukhu

April 15 - 19, 2026
In this transformative Yoga Nidra Training for Yoga Teachers, participants will delve into the profound art of Yoga Nidra, a practice renowned for its healing and restorative powers. Under the guidance of Chitra Sukhu, a globally recognized expert in Yoga Nidra and Hatha Yoga, students will learn not only the foundational principles of this ancient…
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Intermediate Integral Yoga Teacher Training – Split Session

with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT and Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500

May 1 - October 4, 2026
Pay in full by Jan 30, 2026 and get $100.00 off listed prices
Split TT makes it accessible: Part 1: May 1 - May 10, 2026 — Part 2: September 25 - October 4, 2026 — For Yoga teachers and health professionals. Enrich your understanding and practice of Integral Yoga with the Intermediate Teacher Training (ITT). Dive deeply into the subtle aspects of Yoga and acquire the skills…
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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."