Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
Satya Greenstone has been a student of Sri Swami Satchidananda since 1971. She has shared the teachings of Integral Yoga® in many diverse settings with students of all ages and backgrounds and combines a natural, practical, down-to-earth approach to Yoga with a gentle humor. Since 1999 she has been a primary teacher for the 200-hour and the Intermediate Integral Yoga Teacher Training programs. While serving as teacher training coordinator, she helped to develop and teach the first Gentle Yoga Teacher Training program. She has also developed and teaches training programs in Restorative Yoga, Adaptive Yoga, and Yoga and Meditation for Children. In 2005, she received certification in Therapeutic Yoga and is currently certified by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). She also is certified in Yoga for the Heart and Yoga for Osteoporosis.
She gently adapts the Yoga practices to individual needs and always finds a way to encourage and inspire her students who soon recognize that, for her, Yoga is an experience, not a subject for academic study. First and foremost she is a yogini, and her teaching is an extension of the experience gained from her Yoga practice. Satya exudes the joy and exemplifies the benefits that come from living the yogic lifestyle and she shares that joy and those benefits with her students.
Always thankful to her Guru Swami Satchidananda, Satya believes that he has created the perfect environment in which to practice Yoga and experience the peace of one’s true nature. It is that personal recognition of one’s true Self that she tries to facilitate in every program.
Events with Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
Yoga for Strong Bones Part 1 – Self-PacedOpen Dates
Discover how Yoga asana (posture) can help to build and maintain strong bones. A 10-year study by Dr. Loren Fishman demonstrated an increase in bone mineral density and improved bone quality with the regular practice of 12 Yoga poses. Yoga asana also improves your balance, posture, strength, range of motion, and coordination, greatly reducing the…
Full Moon Yoga Meditation RetreatNovember 6 - 9, 2025
Join us at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville to experience a Full Moon Yoga Meditation Retreat under the guidance of Satya Greenstone, senior disciple of Sri Swami Satchidananda. 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…
Relax and Rejuvenate under the Full MoonDecember 5 - 7, 2025
Relax and rejuvenate as your body is placed in gentle, supported asanas (poses) with the use of props, allowing your mind to truly let go. When your body is at rest and your mind becomes calm, you can experience the peace within. This workshop offers complete instruction in gentle restorative poses, as well as: Balanced…
New Year's Silent Retreat: Transform Yourself, Transform the WorldDecember 29, 2025 - January 2, 2026
“Whatever change we want to happen outside should happen within.” — Swami Satchidananda Ready to welcome the new year with intention, peace, and self-discovery? Start your journey inward at our Silent Retreat, held at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, nestled in the tranquil foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains—a haven for reflection, renewal, and healing. This annual retreat…
Intermediate Integral Yoga Teacher Training - Split SessionMay 1 - October 4, 2026
For Yoga teachers and health professionals. Enrich your understanding and practice of Integral Yoga with the Intermediate Teacher Training (ITT). Dive deeply into the subtle aspects of Yoga and acquire the skills needed to teach safely and effectively. Learn additional asanas (poses), pranayama (breathing practices) and Yoga philosophy through a study of the Bhagavad Gita.…
200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training – SummerJune 21 - July 19, 2026
The Integral Yoga 200-hour 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 a month-long residential program consisting of over 200 class hours. You will learn to…
Relax and RejuvenateDecember 4 - 6, 2026
Relax and rejuvenate as your body is placed in gentle, supported asanas (poses) with the use of props, allowing your mind to truly let go. When your body is at rest and your mind becomes calm, you can experience the peace within. This workshop offers complete instruction in gentle restorative poses, as well as: Balanced…