Programs

July 2019

Surfing the Sea of Change

with Swami Vidyananda, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT and Raama Das, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, YACEP

It may seem that there’s nothing you can do about the speed of change in your life and the world around you. The economy fluctuates, your career has ups and downs, and important family decisions often need to be made…

Advanced Integral Yoga Hatha Teacher Training

with Swami Asokananda, E-RYT 500 and Letícia Padmasri, M.A., E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

Take your Yoga practice and teaching skills to the next level with the Advanced Integral Yoga Hatha Teacher Training course. The Advanced Integral Yoga Hatha Teacher Training enables you to expand your teaching skills by learning how to instruct advanced…

August 2019

Yoga and Kayaking – August

with Bhaskar Deva

Join Bhaskar Deva for a weekend of Yoga and kayaking down the peaceful James River—connecting with nature, yourself, and new friends. This is an invigorating way for beginners and intermediate kayakers alike to weave Yoga with the joy of the…

10-Day Silent Retreat: Look Within, Find Your Truth

with Reverend Sam Rudra Swartz (Retreat Director) with Senior Staff

Allow yourself the luxury of going deep within to realign yourself with your own inner guidance during Yogaville’s annual ten-day silent retreat. With today’s myriad outside influences, what means most to our own hearts can easily get muddled and lost.…

Asana Unlocked: Reframe Your Understanding, Renew Your Practice

with Gary Kraftsow, M.A., E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

Join Gary Kraftsow in a workshop designed for students and teachers of all levels who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of asana (Yoga posture). Practitioners will learn to use asana as a means to better understand their bodies…

Making Happiness a Habit: Wisdom of the Yoga Sutras

with Rev. Sumati Govinda Steinberg, RN, BSN, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

Are you 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 transform your experience of life. This weekend will illuminate how the…

The Art of Joyful Movement: Alexander Technique and Pavanmuktasana

with Hope Mell, RYT 500, ATT

Joyful Movement is a powerful practice that changes the way you move and alleviates pain and discomfort. Combining the principles of the Alexander Technique with the age-old practice of Pavanmuktasana (the Joint Freeing Series), this workshop offers a revolutionary approach…

Introduction to Yin Yoga

with Biff Mithoefer, E-RYT 500

Guided by Biff Mithoefer, author of The Yin Yoga Kit and a founder of the Jamtse School of Yin Yoga, you will practice Yin Yoga to bring health to your body and balance to your busy, Yang-style life. Yin Yoga uses long-held…

This Journey Called Meditation

with Swami Gurucharanananda "Mataji"

Join Yogaville’s senior sannyasi (monk) and beloved teacher, Mataji, for a basic meditation workshop to establish and develop your practice. A calm and focused mind can achieve anything. The beautiful science of concentration provides perfect tools to reach that profound…

September 2019

Yin Yoga Training: Embracing the Yin Path – Module 2

with Biff Mithoefer, E-RYT 500

Since the beginning of humankind’s adventure here on Earth, indigenous societies throughout the world have sought guidance through their relationship with archetypal figures. These figures relate to the parts of ourselves that we all share. In this Yin Yoga training,…

Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief

with Julie Lusk, E-RYT 500, M.Ed.

Yoga Nidra, or “yogic sleep,” is a comprehensive practice for going far beyond deep relaxation to a place of natural peace and quiet that is tremendously healing for the body, mind, and spirit. Yoga Nidra reliably reveals and awakens your…

Yoga Nidra Training and Certification – Level 1

with Julie Lusk, E-RYT 500, M.Ed.

Yoga Nidra, or “yogic sleep,” is a comprehensive practice for going far beyond deep relaxation to a place of natural peace and quiet that is tremendously healing for the body, mind, and spirit. Yoga Nidra is based on authentic Yoga…

Neuroscience, Yoga, and Mindfulness Workshop: How Yoga Heals

with M. Mala Cunningham, Ph.D., C-IAYT

With the advent of new technologies, researchers are now able to understand how Yoga and mindfulness practices can help us to heal, restore vibrancy, and increase resiliency.  Over the last twenty years, research has proven that Yoga and mindfulness techniques…

Neuroscience, Yoga, and Mindfulness 5-Day Retreat: How Yoga Heals

with M. Mala Cunningham, Ph.D., C-IAYT

The field of neuroscience shows that you can actually change your brain patterns—and therefore change your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors—which can promote healing in your system. This 5-day retreat will focus on strategies for healing the body and mind through…

Midweek Seminar: Yoga for Strong Bones

with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

Yoga has been shown to enhance bone health and strength. In this workshop, you will learn safe and proven methods for reversing and avoiding osteoporosis and osteopenia, the precursor to osteoporosis. Dr. Fishman’s Method, consisting of 12  Yoga poses, has been…

Yoga of Recovery: Healing the Habits that Bind Us – Weekend

with Durga Leela, E-RYT 500

A weekend option for those who don’t have time to come to the full 7-day offering. Yoga of Recovery® is the first comprehensive course to combine Ayurveda and Yoga with traditional recovery tools and 12-step principles to offer a more…

Yoga of Recovery: Healing the Habits that Bind Us – Module A

with Durga Leela, E-RYT 500

Yoga of Recovery® is the first comprehensive course to combine Ayurveda and Yoga with traditional recovery tools and 12-step principles to offer a more holistic mind, body, and spirit approach to addiction and self-destructive behaviors. This program invites you to…

Gentle Somatic Yoga: Awaken the Possible

with James Knight, E-RYT 200, CHSE

Join James Knight, a pioneer in the field of Yoga and Somatics, for a weekend of complete restoration. Discover for yourself why Gentle Somatic Yoga is globally recognized for offering immediate and lasting relief from chronic pain, stiffness, and other…

Coming Home: Moving Deeper Into Mindfulness and Love

with Susan Carol Stone, Ph.D.

Many are familiar with mindfulness these days, and we have all experienced love in some form. What is less clear is that mindfulness and love are inextricably related and, when followed as a spiritual path, they lead into your heart’s…

Alaska Yoga Cruise

with Ram Wiener, E-RYT 500 and Swami Divyananda Ma, RYT 500

Alaska is one of nature’s miracles. Take an unforgettable journey to the northernmost state in a mid-size cruise ship designed to bring you closer to Alaska’s natural wonders and pristine beauty. Experience amazing cobalt-blue glaciers and primeval fjords as you…

Living Integral Yoga: A 2-Week Immersion

with Lalita Dagny Vigander, E-RYT 500, LMT, RCYT and Mitra Somerville, RYT 500

Live the life of a yogi at a traditional Yoga ashram during this transformative two-week immersion in Integral Yoga. Would you like to become rejuvenated, happier, and healthier while learning new knowledge and skills for your daily life? This comprehensive…

Raja Yoga for Health and Wellness

with Amrita Sandra McLanahan, M.D. and Raama Das, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, YACEP

Raja Yoga is the path of kings—the royal yogic tradition of eight major steps to enlightenment. Following this path of wisdom, you can experience the answers to the basic questions of life, including who you are and what you are…

Yoga and Writing: Peace on the Mat and the Page

with Lisa Jakub

Explore the deep connections between writing and Yoga in this experiential workshop designed to help put you in touch with your innate creativity. Join author and Yoga teacher Lisa Jakub to work with writing prompts, practice Yoga asana (postures), and…

Restorative Yoga Teacher Training – Part 2: Therapeutic Applications

with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

In Restorative Yoga Teacher Training – Part 2, you will explore the therapeutic applications of the rejuvenating practice of Restorative Yoga. Restorative Yoga is the practice of placing the body into a specific Yoga asana (posture) using the support of…

Kid’s Yoga Program – September

with Nitya Griffith, E-RYT 200, CRYT

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…

Kirtan College: A Weekend Chanting Intensive

with David Newman "Durga Das"

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.  It’s a concise training to deepen your understanding and practice of the rich tradition of Indian…

Pranayama for Overcoming Suffering

with Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500

Relax, recharge, and recover your natural peace and ease. There is a saying: “Pain is unavoidable, but suffering is optional.” So much depends on our attitude, approach, and the tools that we use. The yogic breathing techniques enhance physical health…

October 2019

Yoga for the Core: Understanding the Anatomy of Your Center

with Letícia Padmasri, M.A., E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

This isn’t a typical core workshop—you won’t work out to exhaust your center.  You will still learn practices that strengthen your core, but more than that, you will develop awareness of your physical center. Awareness is key to developing core…

Refresh Your Meditation Practice

with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

Refresh and enliven your meditation practice with a weekend meditation retreat in the supportive atmosphere of Satchidananda Ashram. Take this time to go within, unplug, and disconnect from the distractions of daily life. We all can experience plateaus, obstacles, and…

Laugha Yoga 3-Day Leader Certification – Oct 2019

with Bharata Wingham, E-RYT 200, CLYT

A fun way to awaken yourself and others to the love of laughter. 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)…

Fall Silent Retreat: A Time for Inner Transformation

with Swami Gurucharanananda "Mataji" (Retreat Director) with Senior Staff

Autumn is a season of introspection. It is the perfect time for renewal, reflection, and self-growth. Join us for Yogaville’s annual Fall Silent Retreat to reconnect with your inner self and apply the timeless practices of Yoga to your daily…

Midweek Seminar: Relax, Renew, and Experience the Joy Within

with Amrita Sandra McLanahan, M.D.

When you feel relaxed, you can experience the joy that is always present within. Join us for a healthy measure of midweek wellness that will provide you with powerful yet simple tools to help you feel refreshed and at ease.…

Yogic Science to Break Habits and Addictive Behavior

with Mukta Kaur Khalsa, Ph.D.

Learn the yogic science of addiction, including the effects of various substances on the nervous, glandular, and circulatory systems, and explore how to re-calibrate addictive patterning in the brain. This dynamic workshop provides a place for the profound personal transformation…

Joint Resolution: Yoga for Knees and Hips

with Madhavan Mark Wolz, RYT 500, C-IAYT

Knees and hips play a crucial role in the easeful movement of the human body. Learn how to keep them strong, light, and limber during this enlightening weekend with Madhavan. This experiential workshop combines asana (posture), pranayama (breathing practices), and…

Peace Filled Mama Weekend

with Kelley Carboni-Woods, E-RYT 200, Amani Murray, E-RYT 500, Kiesha Battles, E-RYT 500, Jasiatic Anderson and Krissy Coggins

$250 per adult $108 per child We often think of Yoga practice as a quiet, sacred time away from the excitement, energies, and moods of our children. However, that is not often the reality for most mothers. Treat yourself to…

200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training – Fall

with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

The 200-hour Integral Yoga® Teacher Training at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville provides a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development, a space for nurturing your own practice, and the skills necessary to become a knowledgeable Yoga teacher. This comprehensive Yoga teacher certification is…

Awakening Bhakti: A Celebration of Divine and Human Love

with Jai Uttal and Visvambhar "Vish" Sheth

Bhakti Yoga is the path of personal relationship with Spirit, with God, with Goddess; it’s a relationship that includes all the flavors and moods of the human heart. In the journey of Bhakti, your emotions become the fuel to reconnect…

Yoga for Amputees Fundamentals: Teaching to Wholeness

with Marsha T. Danzig E-RYT 200, C-IAYT, M.Ed.

Learn how to safely adapt Yoga poses for above-knee, below-knee, and upper-extremity amputees by applying the Yoga for Amputees® protocol. You will study types of amputation, types of prosthetics, specific health conditions (including phantom pain and referred pain), and resources…

Kid’s Yoga Program – October

with Nitya Griffith, E-RYT 200, CRYT

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…

Saturday Concert with Jai Uttal

with Jai Uttal and Visvambhar "Vish" Sheth

$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…

November 2019

Meditation for an Active Mind

with Swami Vidyananda, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

“Meditation is the key to everything.” — Sri Swami Satchidananda If you’ve tried meditation or mindfulness, you may have discovered that your mind suddenly became very active. You spent your time reorganizing your “to-do” list, daydreaming, or getting lost in…

Dissolving Your Barriers to Joyful Living

with Sampada Desai, M.A., LPC, E-RYT 500, CLYL, CLYT

Has the stress of daily living begun to keep you from living a joyful life? This experiential workshop provides a safe, nurturing, and playful environment in which you will learn and practice life-affirming ways to honor and celebrate your life.…

iRest Yoga Nidra Immersion Program

with Robin Carnes, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, MBA

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 iRest Yoga Nidra Immersion Program. iRest Yoga Nidra is a research-based meditation, relaxation,…

The Art of Ayurvedic Nutrition

with Aruna Patki, BAMS, LMBT, NCBTMB, RYT 200

Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old holistic science, is the mother of all alternative medicine and the key to prospering psychologically, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Join us for an enlightening weekend in which you will learn Ayurvedic diet principles and how to achieve…

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

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. Learn how to assist patients in decreasing…

Clarity of Mind: Essentials for Brain Longevity

with Jane Stelboum, RYT 500, E-RYT 200, Certified Brain Longevity Specialist

Looking to live life with clarity and vitality? Feeling forgetful and experiencing brain fog? Concerned about your brain health? Join Jane Stelboum to learn how Yoga practices and lifestyle choices can help you achieve brain longevity through this engaging and…

Midweek Seminar: Getting to Know Your Self

with Swami Gurucharanananda "Mataji" and Siva Buechner, RYT 500, B.A.

Explore the power of Yoga practices to purify and transform your body and mind. Reconnect to your True Self and let it shine through your life as peace, joy, love, and light. Topics include: How awareness, willpower, and prayer can…

Loosening the Knots

with Raama Das, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, YACEP

Release physical tension that manifests in the body and mind. Join us this weekend to discover the secrets of the Tantric tradition and learn a complete, foundational toolkit for your yoga practice. This weekend, you will: Learn essential pranayama (breathing…

How to Keep Improving as a Yoga Teacher

with Swami Asokananda, E-RYT 500

Becoming a true teacher of Yoga involves a never-ending quest to continue learning and improving your skills. After completing basic teacher training, you can safely teach an introductory level class. However, if you aspire to master the art of teaching…

Elevate Your Soul: The Power of Divine Sisterhood

with Faith Hunter, E-RYT 500

Raise your vibration, gain clarity, and step into the fullest expression of your being. Join Faith Hunter for a divine experience in a circle of supportive, inspiring, and radiant women on the path of deep soul work. This program into…

Everything Comes to You: Yoga of Gratitude

with Bharata Wingham, E-RYT 200, CLYT

“Gratitude is a lesson hard to learn for those who look upon the world amiss.” —A Course in Miracles Join Bharata Wingham for this weekend focused on what allows effortless gratitude in life. Going to the heart of what we can…

December 2019

Yin Yoga and Storytelling – Module 3

with Biff Mithoefer, E-RYT 500

Join Biff Mithoeffer, author of The Yin Yoga Kit, for a Yin Yoga training that explores the impact of storytelling on your life. Storytelling is the most ancient of the healing arts. Stories remind us that our lives ebb and…

Total Relaxation with Restorative Yoga

with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

Restorative Yoga is a simple, effective antidote to relieve stress, tension, and anxiety. In this practice, your body is placed in gentle, supported asanas (poses) with the use of props, allowing a release of physical and mental tensions. Join us…

Navigate the Holiday Season with Yoga and Ayurveda

with Letícia Padmasri, M.A., E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

During the holidays, we are often preoccupied with the season’s hustle and bustle, the tasty foods, and the tremendous amount of effort spent in giving. Join us for a Yoga tune-up this holiday season. Explore and realign with the divine…

The Art of Prayer

with Prema Mayi and Eric Archer

Immerse yourself in sacred sound and mantra study, discuss philosophy, enjoy Yoga, and practice meditation. Experience the intimacy of music, poetry, mandalas, and storytelling as foundations of meditation and spiritual practice. Prema Mayi has lived in ashrams extensively in the…

Finding Freedom: How Wild It Is to Let It Be

with Tara (Becky) Eschenroeder, E-RYT 500, RCYT, YACEP and Narayani Noelle Whittington, E-RYT 500

Navigate toward freedom from discontentment, attachments, and self-doubt by cultivating trust and acceptance during this weekend of self-exploration. Do you spend more time moving toward where you want to be than being content with where you are? What do you…

New Year’s Silent Retreat: Seek the Light Within

with Swami Gurucharanananda "Mataji" (Retreat Director) with Senior Staff

“You are not given the light by anyone—not even by a spiritual teacher. You are that light.” — Swami Satchidananda In a world of many distractions and difficulties, where do you look for guidance? The serenity of silence and the…

January 2020

Free All-Day Laughter Yoga Workshop: Live, Laugh, Love! 2020

with Bharata Wingham, E-RYT 200, CLYT

Start the New Year off with lots of healthy, hearty and healing laughter! 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.”…

Intermediate Integral Yoga Teacher Training – INDIA

with Swami Ramananda, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT and Lalita Dagny Vigander, E-RYT 500, LMT, RCYT

Travel to the birthplace of Yoga and earn your certification as an Intermediate Integral Yoga teacher. While in the motherland of Sri Swami Satchidananda, train with our master Yoga instructors in an intimate classroom setting. Near ancient temples and surrounded…

The Power of Conviction: Aspire, Ask, Act, Achieve!

with Swami Gurucharanananda "Mataji"

Do you need to make a meaningful change in your life? Are you looking for a complete transformation? Join Mataji for a weekend dedicated to forming a practical plan to achieve your goals. The “4 A’s” are essential steps to…

February 2020

Agape AUM: Evolutionary Music Weekend

with Paradiso and Rasamayi

Treat yourself to a meditative weekend of sound healing with award-winning musicians, Paradiso and Rasamayi. Sound is a manifestation of the Divine, used by spiritual healers of all paths to facilitate growth and healing. This workshop is charged with healing…

The Art of Joyful Movement: Combining Alexander Technique and Pavanmuktasana

with Hope Mell, RYT 500, ATT

Do stiff, painful joints restrict your movement? Learn transformative techniques to Do stiff, painful joints restrict your movement? Learn transformative techniques to relieve physical pain and limited mobility. Joyful Movement is a powerful practice that changes the way you move…

March 2020

Strengthen Your Container with the Chakras: Re-Membering Wholeness

with Karla Helbert, LPC, E-RYT 200, YACEP, C-IAYT

The power of your own energy system can help you move through life-altering, painful events. Designed to support you on your personal journey toward a natural state of wholeness, this retreat will assist you in exploring the deep wisdom held…

Laugha Yoga 3-Day Leader Certification

with Bharata Wingham, E-RYT 200, CLYT

A fun way to awaken yourself and others to the love of laughter. Experience firsthand how intentional laughter can lead to being happy for no reason. Through yogic laughter sessions, pranayama, meditation, and Laugha Nidra®, you can reach a profound level…

Bringing Yoga Therapy into Hospitals and Academia

with M. Mala Cunningham, Ph.D., C-IAYT

Are you a Yoga teacher or Yoga therapist seeking work in an academic or hospital environment? Join Dr. Mala Cunningham to learn planning strategies, marketing tactics, negotiation techniques, interviewing skills, and important formulas to successfully implement your ideas into a…

Yoga for Detox: Spring Cleaning for Body and Mind

with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

In Spring, a time of rebirth, we yearn for vibrancy and rejuvenation within. Join Satya Greenstone to shed old habits and adopt new revitalizing practices in a supportive, healing environment. Under expert guidance and instruction, you will: Enhance digestion and…

Taking Ayurveda to the Mat

with Letícia Padmasri, M.A., E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

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…

April 2020

Yoga of Forgiveness: A Course in Miracles Retreat

with Bharata Wingham, E-RYT 200, CLYT

Forgiveness is the key to happiness. — A Course in Miracles Join us on Easter weekend for this program based on Christian principles and terminology. A Course in Miracles focuses on “The Forgiveness Principle”– a crucial aspect of the path of Yoga and…

200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training – Spring 2020

with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

The 200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville provides a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development, a space for nurturing your own practice, and the skills necessary to become a knowledgeable Yoga teacher. This comprehensive Yoga teacher certification…

Living in Your Truth: Be Fearlessly Free

with Tara (Becky) Eschenroeder, E-RYT 500, RCYT, YACEP and Special Guest Christie Lenée

How often do you wish for more instead of being content with what you already have? How could letting go of attachments allow you to live more fully and deeply? Explore these questions and begin to work toward answers as…

Mindfulness, Compassion, and Difficult Emotions

with Susan Carol Stone, Ph.D.

Difficult emotions can be overwhelming and stifle the joy in your life. How can you work with difficult emotions so you can peacefully live in the present moment? In this interactive workshop, you will: Learn mindfulness practices to help you…

June 2020

Yoga Vacation in Lesvos, Greece

with Swami Divyananda Ma, RYT 500 and Ram Wiener, E-RYT 500

Grant yourself the luxury of visiting Lesvos, Greece during a spectacular time of year. Savor the sunny days, blue skies, and warm weather with like-minded spiritual seekers. During this Integral Yoga® vacation, you will enjoy: Access to a beautiful beach…