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.

Letting Go of Attachments and Making Changes

with Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500

March 20 – 22, 2026

In this workshop, we will explore the nature of attachment, drawing upon the wisdom of The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and The Bhagavad Gita, how to harness the energy of the will, emotions, and intellect to effect positive change and more…

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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Older couple sitting on a park bend in joyful conversation

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."