A New Chapter of Service
Dear Friends, Located in beautiful rural Virginia, Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville has served as an oasis of peace for seekers from all over the globe. For over four decades, people from diverse faiths and backgrounds have come here to reflect, recharge, study, engage in Yoga practice, and deepen their spiritual pursuits. The pandemic brought unforeseen challenges, as well as an opportunity to reexamine our programming and services. We saw more clearly the essential role of spiritual practice in optimizing physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing, as we navigate the changes in today’s world. We emerged with programs geared to a deeper immersion in the Yoga teachings and practices. We are currently reviewing the way we offer our programs and need to make some changes to our reservation system. This is to help ensure our ongoing ability to serve you well. Accommodations will now be complimentary and on a “first come-first serve” basis. This will be made clear in the registration...
The Magic Mat
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Finding Home in Integral Yoga Therapy
IYTh is based on the teachings of His Holiness Sri Swami Satchidananda Maharaj who taught that health and happiness are our birthright; our work is to undo the attachments and stressors that cause suffering.
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The Heart Chakra: The Seat of Love and Grief
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Navigate the Holiday Season with Yoga and Ayurveda
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Treating Trauma with Yoga
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