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
Fall Silent Retreat
with Swami Divyananda Ma, E-RYT 500, Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500 and Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
October 16 - 19, 2025
Autumn's gentle embrace calls us inward. Escape the everyday and discover profound peace at Yogaville's Fall Silent Retreat. This is your opportunity for renewal, reflection, and self-growth, applying timeless Yoga practices to cultivate lasting inner calm. In the quiet of silence, you'll learn to observe your thoughts and emotions, transforming your inner landscape. Through the…
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Befriending Your Nervous System
with Rachel Raji Jensen, RYT-500
October 23 - 26, 2025
The workshop aims to help participants build a practical toolbox for navigating their nervous systems. We will combine nervous system education, self-reflection, and yoga practices to explore the question- how do we get our hands on the handles of our own nervous system? Our nervous systems can be engaged and worked with and we can…
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Pranayama: Harnessing the Dynamic Power of Breath
with Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500
October 31 - November 2, 2025
Discover the transformative power of breath in this pranayama workshop. Learn techniques to detoxify, energize, and calm the mind, while exploring pranic healing, subtle energy, and Kundalini awakening. Build a sustainable practice for lasting balance and spiritual growth.
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Introduction to Yin Yoga
with Biff Mithoefer, E-RYT 500 and Eric Archer
November 21 - 23, 2025
Yin Yoga uses long-held postures to support you in accessing the deeper, more Yin (still) parts of yourself. Explore how this ancient yogic practice can promote Qi (flow of energy) through the meridians (energy channels), bringing health to your body and balance to your busy, Yang (active)-life style. Guided by Biff Mithoefer, author of The…
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Stress Management Yoga Teacher Training
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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Immersive Yoga Sutras Workshop
with Carroll Ann Friedmann, E-RYT 500
March 27 - 29, 2026
Discover the transformative power of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras in this intensive weekend immersion led by expert instructor Carroll Ann Friedmann. This course is designed for yogis of all levels seeking to deepen their practice and understanding of yoga philosophy. What You'll Experience: Sanskrit chanting to connect with the original texts Guided journaling for personal reflection…
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