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
The Land of Yogaville: A Silent Hiking Retreat
with Avi Gordon
August 21 - 23, 2026
Join us for a rejuvenating weekend that pairs silent hikes with meaningful group connection, offering a chance to digital detox by stepping away from phones and media. The hikes themselves are held in silence, inviting you to immerse in nature's calm and cultivate mental clarity, heightened awareness, and inner reflection — while the rest of…
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The Mystical Science of Yoga Asana: Weekend Retreat
with Darin Yogeshwar Somma
August 21 - 23, 2026
Has your asana practice plateaued? Do you sense there's more to yoga than physical fitness? Have you ever wondered what incredible experience could hold a yogi still in meditation for hours, even days? Yoga was actually never for the body, but through the body for realization. The mystical aspects of yoga asana are the most rewarding, and are why the yogis…
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Full Moon Yoga Meditation Retreat
with Swami Divyananda Ma, E-RYT 500
August 27 - 30, 2026
According to ancient yogic teachings, the full moon day is an auspicious time. The lunar energy is believed to magnify one’s internal energy, therefore it is recommended that full moon days be spent uplifting the mind with spiritual practices. Learn about the yogic significance of purnima (the full moon) and take advantage of this opportune…
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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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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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