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

Whispering Leaves: A Fall Silent Yoga & Meditation Retreat

with Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500, Swami Divyananda Ma, E-RYT 500, Swami Priyaananda, E-RYT 500, Swami Vidyananda, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, Saci Murphy, E-RYT 500 and M. Mala Cunningham, Ph.D., C-IAYT

October 14 - 18, 2026
As autumn settles gently over Yogaville, the trees shimmer in gold and crimson, and the cool air carries nature’s quiet invitation to turn inward. Whispering Leaves is a sacred weekend of silence, reflection, and renewal — held in the serene embrace of this spiritual sanctuary dedicated to peace and Integral Yoga. Nestled in the foothills…
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Myofascial Release Journey: Exploring Musculature through a Vedic Lens

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

October 23 - 25, 2026
Take a journey into the intricacies 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 system. Drawing from 23 years of bodywork experience and 15 years of teaching expertise, Brie…
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Lighten Up: Letting Go to Greater Happiness

with Mitra Somerville, RYT 500 and Morganne Ashlie, M.S., LAc

October 30 - November 1, 2026
You don't have to carry everything you've been carrying. What if during this weekend you could set some of it down — the tension in your body, the emotions you've been pushing away, the beliefs that quietly tell you you're not enough, or aspects of your relationships that feel unresolved? What if you could leave…
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Yoga Teacher Training

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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200-Hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training, Part 1 – Online

with Swami Divyananda Ma, E-RYT 500 and Saci Murphy, E-RYT 500

February 14 - April 25, 2027
Pay in full by Nov 15, 2026 and get $100.00 off listed prices
Become a Yoga Teacher! In a world of stress, Yoga is the need of the hour. An Integral Yoga teacher training gives you a full spectrum of peace practices to offer your community. Along the way, most students discover that their own lives are transformed in the most beautiful ways. This 200-hour course is offered…
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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."