Workshops
The Spiritual Art of Memoir: Discovering the Invisible Thread of Grace
with Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.
April 27 - 29, 2018
In this workshop, the bones of your spiritual journey will begin to emerge through your memoir writing and in the mirror of the other good people who have come together to make meaning and share the legacy of their life.
Peaceful Weight Loss Six-Day Retreat
with Brandt Bhanu Passalacqua and Anna Neiman Passalacqua
May 4 - 9, 2018
This program is being held at our LOTUS Conference Center.
For more information about the this retreat center please click here
Join nationally recognized weight-loss facilitator and author of Peaceful Weight Loss Through Yoga, Bhanu Passalacqua, as he introduces you to the concepts and practices that have helped him and his students lose weight and find balance in their lives.
Peaceful Weight Loss Workshop
with Brandt Bhanu Passalacqua and Anna Neiman Passalacqua
May 4 - 6, 2018
This program is being held at our LOTUS Conference Center.
For more information about the this retreat center please click here
Join nationally recognized weight-loss facilitator and author of Peaceful Weight Loss Through Yoga, Bhanu Passalacqua, as he introduces you to the concepts and practices that have helped him and his students lose weight and find balance in their lives.
Relieving Anxiety: CBT and Yoga
with Boris Bhagavan Pisman, LMHC
May 4 - 6, 2018
If you or your clients experience panic attacks, OCD, social anxiety, general anxiety, phobias, or PTSD, this CBT and Yoga workshop can be life-changing.
Finding Your Voice, Opening Your Heart: The Transcendent Power of Mantra
with Gita Zember, RYT 500
May 11 - 13, 2018
Find your inner voice as you tread along the devotional path of Bhakti Yoga. Join Gita Zember of Gita's Dream Kirtan to discover how mantra can open your heart to the sacred mysteries of the divine. Experience the power of sound as you explore Sanskrit, mantra (divine sound), and kirtan (chanting of sacred sounds).
iRest Yoga Nidra Immersion Program
with Robin Carnes, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, MBA
May 17 - 20, 2018
Learn the principles and practice of iRest Yoga Nidra meditation and experience the variety of ways iRest can be used on and off the mat during this experiential workshop.
YogaNursing: The Heart of Caring
with Susan Turnage, RYT 500, RN, CYN
May 18 - 20, 2018
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YogaNursing is a revolutionary model of care that unites the ancient wisdom of Yoga with the science of modern Nursing. This program’s teachings of self-care can be used for nurses or for your patients.
Aging Agelessly
with Barbara Prema Brown, E-RYT 500 and Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
May 18 - 20, 2018
The timeless practices of Yoga help practitioners to age agelessly—maintaining the energy, strength, and keen perception of their younger years.
Kid’s Yoga Program
with Nitya Griffith, E-RYT 200, CRYT
May 25 - 28, 2018
Kid’s Yoga Program Presenter(s): Nitya Griffith Date: May 25–28, 2018 Tuition: $225 Bring your children with you this weekend! This is a childcare program for guests who come to visit with children ages 5–11! While you enjoy your program, you can feel confident that the kids will be well looked after by our experienced staff […]
Yoga of Devotion: A Retreat with Krishna Das
with Krishna Das
May 25 - 28, 2018
Join world-renowned musician Krishna Das in an experiential weekend filled with kirtan (chanting of sacred sounds). In this special concert and kirtan workshop, you will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself in chanting holy mantras with the Grammy-nominated “rockstar of Yoga.” A master kirtanist, […]
Krishna Das Saturday Concert
with Krishna Das
May 26, 2018
$40 Advance Purchase/$45 at the door Join us for an intimate concert with Krishna Das, the Grammy-nominated master kirtanist who bridged the East and West through music As part of his annual Yogaville 4-Day Retreat, Krishna Das will perform a special concert for the Saturday night Satsang. All are welcome. Krishna Das—known to friends, family, […]
Go with the Flow
with Trace Sahaja Bonner, E-RYT 500
June 1 - 3, 2018
Tap into the divine flow of the Universe as it moves through you. Join Trace Sahaja Bonner, director of Holy Cow Yoga Center in Charleston, SC, for a dynamic and liberating weekend of movement for both body and breath.
ONLINE COURSE | Meditation for Everyone
with Rev. Sumati Govinda Steinberg, RN, BSN, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
June 8 - 10, 2018
Online
Would you like to try meditation, but don’t know where to start? Join us for a weekend of lighthearted and joyful practice aimed at developing and expanding your experience.
Meditation for Everyone
with Rev. Sumati Govinda Steinberg, RN, BSN, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
June 8 - 10, 2018
Would you like to try meditation? Join us for a weekend of lighthearted and joyful practice aimed at developing and expanding your meditation experience.
Taking Ayurveda to the Mat
with Letícia Padmasri, M.A., E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
June 8 - 10, 2018
Yoga and Ayurveda, the ancient Vedic healing practices, function both alone and together to balance your body and mind. Unique to each individual, these ancient healing practices will guide you and your clients towards a new realm of vitality. Explore how lively, full-spectrum asana sequences of Integral Yoga can help to balance one’s nature. You’ll […]
Awakening the Sacred Body
with John Jackson
June 8 - 10, 2018
In the Tibetan tradition, the body is seen as a doorway that contains the pathway to enlightenment. Discover Tibetan practices for awakening the sacred body during this experiential workshop. Title: Awakening the Sacred Body Presenter(s): John Jackson Date: June 8–10, 2018 Tuition: $240 In the Tibetan tradition, the body is seen as a doorway that […]
Yoga for Osteoporosis: Strong to the Bones
with Loren M. Fishman, M.D., B. Phil. (Oxon.) and Caryna Wong, RYT 200, B.S.
June 15 - 17, 2018
Osteoporosis and osteopenia affect more than 55 million Americans. Learn proven methods for reversing and avoiding osteoporosis and osteopenia.
Yoga of Recovery – Ayurveda Weekend: Between the Mat and the Meeting
with Durga Leela, E-RYT 500
June 21 - 24, 2018
Yoga of Recovery® helps us to recognize our impulsive behaviors and addictive tendencies as well as the needs and vulnerabilities that underlie them
Yoga and Kayaking
with Bhaskar Deva
June 22 - 24, 2018
Join Bhaskar Deva for a weekend of Yoga and kayaking down the peaceful James River—connecting with nature and yourself.
Soul Food: Nurture Your Nature
with Marni Sclaroff, E-RYT 500, MAT
June 29 - July 1, 2018
Your soul is your essence, your nature, your wisdom, and the foundation of who you are. Nourish yourself with soul food during this exploratory workshop.
Releasing Victim Consciousness
with Sid McNairy, E-RYT 500, M.S., B.A.
June 29 - July 1, 2018
Releasing Victim Consciousness is a program of self-study that will help you dive deeper into yourself to uncover hidden layers that are holding you back from living the life you wish to lead.
Yoga for Teens Certification Program
with Erin Lila Singh, RYT 500
July 4 - 8, 2018
This comprehensive Yoga for Teens certification course focuses on how Yoga can serve as a transformative life practice for teens by fostering their physical, mental, social, and emotional development.
Everything Comes to You: Non-Dual Awakening
with Bharata Wingham, E-RYT 200, CLYT
July 6 - 8, 2018
What you are seeking is seeking you: Clarity of vision. Purity of feeling. In this workshop, you are going to draw from several spiritual traditions including Yoga, and particularly from A Course in Miracles. Experience how everything comes to you with the Yoga of prayer and ground yourself in the expectation of infinite good and the power of Being.
Couples Weekend: Celebrating Your Commitment and Love
with Revs. Bhagavan and Bhavani Metro
July 13 - 15, 2018
This couples weekend will use the powerful techniques of Integral Yoga to renew and recharge your relationship. It includes practices to support an open, loving, and fulfilling partnership.
Neuroscience, Yoga, and Mindfulness Workshop: Powerful Tools for Healing
with M. Mala Cunningham,Ph.D., C-IAYT
July 20 - 22, 2018
The retreat and workshop will provide a foundational understanding of neuroscience to explain how and why Yoga works for healing the body, mind, and emotions.
Mantra Initiates Reunion Weekend: Reigniting the Fire of Our Aspiration
with Swami Asokananda, E-RYT 500 and Special Guests
August 3 - 5, 2018
Receiving mantra initiation from Sri Swami Satchidananda was a critical juncture in our soul’s long, long journey. It was a big decision and commitment on our part. Disciples can benefit from returning to their initial intention and re-establishing their desire for spiritual growth.
Whole Mama Yoga: Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond
with Lauren Sacks, E-RYT 200, PYRT and Alexandra DeSiato, E-RYT 500
August 3 - 5, 2018
This weekend intensive will focus on a wide range of Yoga for women in the prenatal and immediate postpartum phases of motherhood. Whether you plan to teach prenatal or postnatal Yoga classes, want to feel comfortable leading a general class that pregnant and postnatal women might attend, or want to dive in deeper to the magical intersection between Yoga and motherhood, this is a weekend for you.
Making Happiness a Habit: Wisdom of the Yoga Sutras
with Rev. Sumati Govinda Steinberg, RN, BSN, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
August 24 - 26, 2018
Tired of being dragged through life by your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations? There’s an easier way to live. Come and discover the power within you to turn your experience of life around. This weekend will illuminate how the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali can be used as a guidebook for happiness.
Yoga as a Peace Practice: Creating Resilience in Our Communities
with Jana Long, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, Maya Breuer, E-RYT 500, Gail Parker, Ph.D., E-RYT 500, C-IAYT and Dana A. Smith, E-RYT 500, CLC
August 24 - 26, 2018
Join the peace brigade and take part in the first national initiative of the Black Yoga Teachers Alliance. Yoga As A Peace Practice (YPP) is a program that offers Yoga teachers a toolset of contemplative practices to help ease the negative impact of violence on individuals and communities.
Radiant Living: Kickstart to a Healthy Lifestyle
with Amrita Sandra McLanahan, M.D. and Lalitha Stone
August 31 - September 3, 2018
Lotus Conference Center
Relax, renew, and recharge as you dive deeply into the aspects of Yoga and a healthy lifestyle to dramatically improve your sense of well-being.>
The Power to Heal
with Nischala Joy Devi
August 31 - September 3, 2018
In this workshop we will focus our awareness on the subtle nervous system, chakras and nadis. With great attentiveness, the dynamic energy within (kundalini) gradually awakens. We are then blessed with unlimited energy and vitality. This is the energy we employ for healing. If your regular practice includes the more subtle aspects of Yoga but you have not become acquainted with this dynamic energy, this workshop is for you.
The Art of Joyful Movement: Combining Alexander Technique and Pavanmuktasana
with Hope Mell, RYT 500, ATT
August 31 - September 3, 2018
Combining the movement principles of the Alexander Technique with the age-old practice of Pavanmuktasana (the Joint-Freeing Series), Joyful Movement is a powerful practice that has transformed lives.
Meditation and Yoga for the Military and Veterans Community
with Daniel Hickman, E-RYT 500, YACEP
September 7 - 9, 2018
Join Daniel Hickman, meditation and adaptive Yoga teacher at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, to learn about cultivating community connection and sharing Multidisciplinary Yoga practices with military members, veterans, civilians, and yogis.
Yoga Nidra: Delving into Deep Awareness
with Stacy Kamala Waltman, E-RYT 500
September 7 - 9, 2018
Yoga Nidra is the ultimate power nap of deep healing and profound restoration—the perfect antidote to stress, depression, and exhaustion.
Kama Shakti: The Path of Desire and Unbridled Purpose
with Katie Silcox
September 7 - 9, 2018
Come learn how to more fully embody who you are and who you are meant to become during this workshop to explore the path of desire as a means to fulfill your purpose.
Strengthening Your Container: Yoga for Grief and Loss
with Karla Helbert, LPC, E-RYT 200, YACEP
September 13 - 16, 2018
Grief, loss, and trauma are some of the most difficult experiences imaginable. When there is no “getting over it,” you can learn only how to hold and carry it. Join author, psychotherapist, and yogini Karla Helbert to understand how Yoga can help you bear what grief and loss ask of you.
Application of Medical Yoga into Healthcare
with Dilip Sarkar, M.D., FACS, CAP, C-IAYT, Amrita Sandra McLanahan, M.D. and M. Mala Cunningham,Ph.D., C-IAYT
September 14 - 16, 2018
Explore the field of lifestyle medicine and medical Yoga through mindfulness meditation, stress management, guided imagery, and breathing strategies. This course will introduce health professionals to a bio-psycho-social-spiritual model of care for patients.
Meditation is the Golden Present: If You Live in the Now, You’ve Won
with Swami Gurucharanananda "Mataji"
September 14 - 16, 2018
Join Yogaville's senior sannyasi (monk) and beloved teacher, Mataji, for a basic meditation workshop to establish and develop your practice.
Yoga to Enhance Meditation
with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
September 21 - 23, 2018
The Yoga practices you’ll explore in this weekend are designed to bring a state of equanimity and balance in order to enhance meditation.
Kirtan College: A Weekend Chanting Intensive
with David Newman "Durga Das"
September 27 - 30, 2018
This program is being held at our LOTUS Conference Center.
For more information about the this retreat center please click here
Open your heart with song and devotion at Kirtan College. This in-depth course is designed to help all people explore Kirtan and Bhakti Yoga.
Kid’s Yoga Program
with Nitya Griffith, E-RYT 200, CRYT
September 27 - 30, 2018
Bring your children with you this weekend! This is a childcare program for guests who come to visit with children ages 5–11! While you enjoy your program, you can feel confident that the kids will be well looked after by our experienced staff.
Yoga for the Core: Understanding the Anatomy of Your Center
with Letícia Padmasri, M.A., E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
September 28 - 30, 2018
Deepen your understanding and practical application of core stability—a topic often discussed, but seldom understood. A strong core is nourishing and freeing.
Surfing in the Sea of Change
with Swami Vidyananda, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
October 5 - 7, 2018
It may seem that there’s nothing you can do about the speed of change in your life and the world around you. Yet you have more control than you may think.
Laugha Yoga 4-Day Teacher Certification
with Bharata Wingham, E-RYT 200, CLYT
October 7 - 10, 2018
Attend this four-day certification and receive all the instruction, materials (including a teacher's manual), and experience you will need to begin training other laughter yoga leaders to successfully run their own Laugha Yoga Leader Certification programs. In this 4-day Laugha Yoga teacher training, you will be trained and qualified to certify other Laugha Yoga Leaders. Laugha Yoga is an ancient new idea of combining the practices of Yoga with prolonged intentional laughter. This combination is extremely potent and therapeutic.
Fall Silent Retreat: The Changing Colors of Your Inner Life
with Rev. Sam Rudra Swartz, IYM, E-RYT 200, RCYT, YACEP and Senior Staff
October 11 - 14, 2018
Autumn is a season of introspection. It is the perfect time to go within, reflect, and apply daily learning to daily living during Yogaville’s annual Fall Silent Retreat. Join us to reconnect with the benefits of your spiritual practices.
The Power of Touch: The Art of Asana Assists
with Giselle Mari, E-RYT 500, YACEP
October 18 - 21, 2018
Being able to offer asana assists to Yoga practitioners not only enriches their experience but also provides another effective and potent tool for a teacher to communicate alignments and refinements of an asana practice.
Coming Home: Moving Deeper Into Mindfulness and Love
with Susan Carol Stone, Ph.D.
October 19 - 21, 2018
Through interactive practices and challenging inquiry, this program will focus on the convergence of mindfulness and love in order to broaden and enliven your spiritual path.
Living in Your Truth: How Wild It Is to Let It Be
with Becky 'Tara' Eschenroeder, E-RYT 500, RCYT, YACEP
October 26 - 28, 2018
Navigate toward freedom from discontentment, attachments, and self-doubt by cultivating trust and acceptance during this weekend of self-exploration. Contemplate yogic philosophy and the chakras while you experience discussion, journaling, Yoga Nidra, and rhythmic Vinyasa flow set to Druminyasa's beats.
Introduction to Yin Yoga
with Biff Mithoefer, E-RYT 500
October 26 - 28, 2018
Guided by Biff Mithoefer, author of The Yin Yoga Kit, you will practice Yin Yoga to bring health to your body and balance to your busy, Yang-style life.
Awakening Bhakti: A Celebration of Divine and Human Love
with Jai Uttal and Visvambhar "Vish" Sheth
November 2 - 4, 2018
In the journey of Bhakti, your emotions become the fuel to reconnect you with the Divine and help you to find healing and wholeness within yourself. Through singing kirtan you can explore, express, and share the deepest caverns of your soul—and ultimately find the eternal springs of love.
How to Cultivate Healing and Inner Peace
with Tom Spector, Ph.D.
November 2 - 4, 2018
How to Cultivate Healing and Inner Peace Presenter(s): Tom Spector Date: March 2–4, 2017 Tuition: $240 Join Tom to enjoy a meditation, healing, and inner peace course designed for everyone, even those who believe they could never meditate. With over 40 years’ experience, Tom’s teachings are crystal clear and easy-to-follow, combining profound meaning with light […]
Jai Uttal Saturday Concert with Jai Uttal and Visvambhar “Vish” Sheth
with Jai Uttal and Visvambhar "Vish" Sheth
November 3, 2018
November 3, 2018 $30 advance purchase / $40 at the door Join us for an intimate concert with Jai Uttal As part of Awakening Bhakti Weekend Workshop, Jai will perform a special concert for the Saturday night Satsang. All are welcome. Through singing kirtan you can explore, express, and share the deepest caverns of […]
Ashtanga Yoga: Sthira Bhaga–Strength and Grace
with Tim Feldmann
November 9 - 11, 2018
Are you curious about Ashtanga Yoga but concerned that it might be too athletic? Does your asana practice need a tune-up? Then this workshop is for you!
Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief
with Julie Lusk, E-RYT 500, M.Ed.
November 9 - 11, 2018
Title: Presenter(s): Julie Lusk Date: November 9–11, 2018 Tuition: $240 Join in and learn the essential principles and practices of Yoga Nidra and why it matters during this Yoga Nidra workshop. Yoga Nidra means “yogic sleep.” It’s a comprehensive practice for going far beyond deep relaxation to a place of natural peace and quiet […]
Catalyst for Change: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Neuroscience
with Michael Lee, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, Dip.Soc.Sci, Dip.T., M.A.
November 16 - 18, 2018
Join Michael Lee of Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy for an enlightening exploration of the aspects of Yoga and the Buddha’s teachings that focus directly on the process of creating change in human behavior.
Yoga Tune-Up for the Holidays
with Letícia Padmasri, M.A., E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
November 16 - 18, 2018
Join us for a Yoga tune-up this holiday season. Explore and realign with the divine nature of being while creating a well-disciplined routine.
Loosening the Knots
with Raama Das, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, YACEP
November 23 - 25, 2018
Loosen the knots that bind you during this workshop designed to release mental and emotional tension that manifests in the joints, muscles, and organs. Join Raama for a weekend of practical Yoga experience from the Tantric tradition to learn a complete, foundational toolkit for greater wellbeing.
The Art of Giving and Receiving: Vedic Thai Yoga Bodywork
with Sudevi Linda Kramer, LMT, E-RYT 500, M.A.
November 30 - December 2, 2018
Experience exotic stretches and Thai Yoga bodywork —a synthesis of acupressure, rhythmic compressions, ancient breathing arts, and meditation. Utilized therapeutically in Thailand, Thai Yoga produces balance and harmony within the body, mind, and spirit. Presenter(s): Sudevi Linda Kramer Date: November 30–December 2, 2018 Tuition: $270 => Can this be added in the sidebar as […]
Relax and Renew with Restorative Yoga
with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
November 30 - December 2, 2018
Restorative Yoga is a simple, effective antidote to stress, tension, and anxiety. In this practice, your body is placed in gentle, supported asanas.
Living with Your Nervous System
with Joann Lutz, MSW, LICSW, E-RYT, C-IAYT
December 7 - 9, 2018
While a short-term stress response can be helpful for navigating situations safely, lasting stress can have a negative effect on well-being. Yoga is a practice that can help you reclaim and maintain the health of your autonomic nervous system.
Heal, Connect, and Elevate: Discovering the Shades of the Feminine Soul
with Faith Hunter, E-RYT 500
December 7 - 9, 2018
You deserve joy, abundance, and love! Join Faith Hunter for a glorious weekend designed to heal, connect, and elevate your spirit. Come together and unite with a community of other amazing women to reactivate your fierce inner light.
Curb Your Cravings: Overcoming Emotional Eating and Compulsive Behaviors
with Amrita Sandra McLanahan, M.D. and Sampada Desai, M.A., LPC, E-RYT 500, CLL
December 7 - 9, 2018
Comfort foods can be discomforting in the long run. Learn the skills to protect yourself from the effects of emotional eating and other addictive behaviors.
Bridging the Divide: Yoga, Asana, and Empowering Communities
with Dianne Bondy, E-RYT 500
March 29 - 31, 2019
Join Dianne Bondy in an accessible Yoga workshop designed to help you bridge the divide of social limitation and experience the inclusive nature of Yoga.