Workshops
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
This program is being held at our LOTUS Conference Center.
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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
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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
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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
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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
This program is being held at our Shri Nivas Retreat Center.
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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 in 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
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Join Yogaville's senior sannyasi (monk) and beloved teacher, Mataji, for a basic meditation workshop to establish and develop your practice.
Midweek Seminar: Going Deep into Being and Becoming
with Swami Gurucharanananda "Mataji"
September 18 - 20, 2018
Life is a divine play! We are all actors, living out our unique script in each moment. During this midweek seminar, we’ll go deep and explore the great potential of the script we’re following in this play.
Yoga for the Special Child Teacher Training – Basic Part 1
with Sivakami Sonia Sumar, E-RYT 500, CRYT, C-IAYT and Co-Teacher Gita Catherine Brown, RYT 500
September 21 - 27, 2018
Yoga for the Special Child®, LLC, is a multi-level comprehensive program of Yoga techniques designed to enhance the natural development of children with special needs. Our style of Yoga is gentle and therapeutic—it is safe for babies and children with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, microcephaly, autism, and other developmental disabilities. These methods also provide an effective treatment for children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities.
Yoga to Enhance Meditation
with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
September 21 - 23, 2018
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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.
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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.
Embrace Your Weird: Yoga, Meditation, and Writing to Manage Anxiety
with Lisa Jakub
September 28 - 30, 2018
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Embrace your weird and learn to live with more ease and authenticity, whether you have a diagnosed anxiety disorder or just experience everyday stress. With Yoga asana (posture) practice, meditation, writing exercises, and mindful group dialogues about managing anxiety, you can learn to de-stress and find tranquility.
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 3-Day Leader Certification Weekend
with Bharata Wingham, E-RYT 200, CLYT
October 5 - 7, 2018
Get your certification to lead Laugha Yoga sessions and bring the healing and uplifting practice of intentional laughter to others. Laugha Yoga is an ancient, new idea for reconnecting us to our true Self. Through yogic laughter sessions, Laugha Nidra® (guided deep relaxation following the laughter), pranayama (yogic breathing practices) and meditation we can reach a profound level of peace, joy, and relaxation.
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 laugha 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 Reverend Sam Rudra Swartz, IYM, E-RYT 200, RCYT, YACEP and Integral Yoga 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, C-IAYT, 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.
Midweek Seminar: Yogic Wisdom – The Path of Non-Duality
with Reverend Bhagavan Metro
October 23 - 25, 2018
Join other seekers for a midweek seminar that will explore the nature of reality and our evolving identification to that which is Unlimited, Permanent, Real, and One. Learn the powerful Jnana Yoga techniques of witnessing which lead to awakening to your True Self.
Living in Your Truth: How Wild It Is to Let It Be
with Becky Tara Eschenroeder, E-RYT 500, RCYT, YACEP and Special Guest Christie Lenée
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 […]
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 […]
Midweek Seminar: Making the Yogic Lifestyle Fun and Effective
with Amrita Sandra McLanahan, M.D.
November 6 - 8, 2018
When you feel well, you can have more fun! Join other fun-seekers for a midweek seminar that will provide you with powerful yet simple tools to build the foundation of a yogic lifestyle.
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.
Free All-Day Laughter Yoga Workshop: Live, Laugh, Love!
with Bharata Wingham, E-RYT 200, CLYT
January 5, 2019
Click here for other upcoming Laugha Yoga events Join us and spend a day Laughing for No Reason! And experience the Joy of Laughter and the Bliss of Yoga with Bharata Wingham, a "Laughter Ambassador." Laugha Yoga® is an ancient, new idea for reconnecting us to our true self. Through prolonged Laughter sessions, laughayama (breathing practices), meditation and Laugha Nidra® (guided deep relaxation) we can reach a profound level of peace, joy, and relaxation. Read an article by Bharata in Hektoen International Journal published by the Hektoen Institute of Medicine about how medical science is discovering the how laughter can…
Seek the Self: A Quest for Inner Awareness
with Rev. Sumati Govinda Steinberg, RN, BSN, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
January 18 - 20, 2019
What is consciousness? Who am I? These timeless questions lead us in search of answers that can only be found when we seek the Self within.
Therapeutic Yoga and Mindfulness: Exploring Self-Care and Resiliency
with Shirley Telles and M. Mala Cunningham, Ph.D., C-IAYT
January 25 - 27, 2019
Self-care and resiliency are important concepts for successfully navigating our lives. Therapeutic Yoga and mindfulness offer powerful tools for managing stress, trauma, relationships, work, and personal life.
Find Your Voice, Open Your Heart: Mantra and Bhakti Yoga
with Gita Zember, RYT 500
February 1 - 3, 2019
Find your inner voice as you tread 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).
Healthy and Happy Relationships the Yogic Way
with Mukta Kaur Khalsa, Ph.D.
February 15 - 17, 2019
Creating and sustaining healthy, happy relationships is easier said than done! Often we love too much and find it difficult to set boundaries. We feel hurt or disappointed when we expect too much from others.
Aging Agelessly
with Barbara Prema Brown, E-RYT 500
February 22 - 24, 2019
The timeless practices of Yoga help practitioners to age agelessly—maintaining the energy, strength, and keen perception of their younger years.
Yoga for the Female Pelvic Floor: Demystifying “Down There”
with Leslie Howard E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
March 15 - 17, 2019
A pelvic floor requires more than just kegels to stay healthy. Proper strengthening of the pelvic floor helps to create the correct foundation of each movement in the body. This is the true meaning of "core work."
Yoga Vacation in Guatemala – 2019
with Ram Wiener, E-RYT 500 and Rukmini Ando, RYT 500
March 16 - 22, 2019
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Join us for a Yoga vacation in Guatemala and watch your workday blues vanish into thin air. Discover the breathtaking vistas of cobalt-blue Lake Atitlan uniquely surrounded by some of Guatemala’s largest volcanoes.
Yoga for Detox: Spring Cleaning for Body and Mind
with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
March 22 - 24, 2019
Spring is the perfect time to get out of the doldrums and shed our winter coat, both physically and mentally. Yoga for Detox provides a weekend of gentle yogic detoxification in a pristine environment away from the world’s distractions.
The Spiritual Art of Memoir: Discovering the Invisible Thread of Grace
with Joan Borysenko, Ph.D.
March 29 - 31, 2019
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.
Accessible Yoga Training
with Rev. Jivana Heyman, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, IYM and Lakshmi Sutter, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, Ph.D.
March 29 - April 2, 2019
Join the Accessible Yoga Movement and become part of an international advocacy organization focused on sharing Yoga with all. Discover how to make the Yoga teachings available to everyone, regardless of their level of physical ability, during the Accessible Yoga Training.
Kid’s Yoga Program
with Nitya Griffith, E-RYT 200, CRYT
May 24 - 27, 2019
Bring your children with you this weekend! While you enjoy your program, you can feel confident that the kids will be well looked after by our experienced staff and entertained through a variety of fun activities. Arts and crafts, music, dance, drama, hiking, and games will keep them busy and laughing throughout the weekend. In addition, they’ll learn about ashram life, Integral Yoga, and Sri Swami Satchidananda.
Yoga of Devotion: A Retreat with Krishna Das
with Krishna Das
May 24 - 27, 2019
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.”
Krishna Das Saturday Concert
with Krishna Das
May 25, 2019
As part of his annual Yogaville 4-Day Retreat, Krishna Das will perform a special concert for the Saturday night Satsang. All are welcome.
Bridging the Divide: Creating Inclusive Yoga Spaces
with Dianne Bondy, E-RYT 500
June 7 - 9, 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.
LifeForce Yoga to Manage Your Mood
with Amy Weintraub, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, MFA, YACEP
June 28 - 30, 2019
The author of the groundbreaking book Yoga for Depression guides you through evidence-based Yoga practices for managing your mood. LifeForce Yoga® interweaves the power of an ancient discipline with current scientific findings to help you release what is no longer serving you—without a story attached!
Yoga Nidra Training and Certification – Level 1
with Julie Lusk, E-RYT 500, M.Ed.
September 6 - 11, 2019
Attending this Yoga Nidra training will give you the tools and resources needed to lead others effectively in Yoga Nidra and avoid dangerous pitfalls.
Yogic Science to Break Habits and Addictive Behavior
with Mukta Kaur Khalsa, Ph.D.
October 18 - 20, 2019
A life of freedom, health, and autonomy is your birthright. Discover practical techniques to heal from the effects of harmful substances and addictive behaviors during this instructive and experiential training.