Changing Lives, Making a Difference

Yogaville is more important today than ever in our troubled world. We provide our guests, volunteers, residents, staff and community a place to learn, grow, heal and re-balance on all levels. We are a place of refuge, retreat and reset. We appreciate your prayers, visits and donations over the years in support of our service to the world. You are invited to join the renewal.

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New Year’s Silent Retreat

with Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500, Narada Williams and Integral Yoga Senior Staff

December 27, 2024 – January 1, 2025

Step into a journey of profound self-discovery and rejuvenation at the transformative New Year’s Silent Retreat hosted at the serene Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville. Nestled in the tranquil foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this retreat offers an unparalleled opportunity to reflect deeply, renew your inspiration, and restore your spirit within a supportive Integral Yoga community.

Norwegian Fjords Yoga Cruise

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

July 26 – August 2, 2025

Set sail on an extraordinary Yoga cruise to the magnificent fjords of Norway, where stunning landscapes, charming coastal villages, and serene crystal bays await. This is the perfect time of the year to experience the breathtaking beauty of the fjords! Join Swami Divyananda and Ram Wiener, experienced teachers and senior disciples of Swami Satchidananda, as they guide you through meditations, hatha yoga classes, and enlightening discussions on Yogic teachings.

Raja Yoga Teacher Training

with Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500

July 21 – August 10, 2025

Would you like to enrich your life, deepen your teaching, and infuse your personal practice with greater spiritual insight? Raja Yoga Teacher Training provides a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the subtle and profound teachings of Yoga and learn how to skillfully share them with others.

Living Yoga Training Program

New program dates every Month!

If you are pursuing spiritual growth, this program can be a life-transforming experience adding significantly to your ability to maintain a healthy, happy, balanced life. The LYT program combines spiritual studies, Hatha Yoga, meditation, and selfless service.

Yoga Nidra Training

with Chitra Sukhu

April 2 – 6, 2025

In this course of Yoga Nidra Training for Yoga Teachers, students will learn the fundamentals of Yoga Nidra and how to share this healing, powerful practice with others. The course is taught by Chitra Sukhu, a world-renowned Yoga practitioner and expert on Yoga Nidra and Hatha Yoga, and daughter of Shri Yogi Hari and Leela Mata.

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Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville

is a serene oasis in the heartland of Virginia. With a unique community, spiritual center, and Yoga academy, Yogaville opens doors to spiritual growth.

Programs

New Year’s Silent Retreat

with Narada Williams, Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500, Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, Swami Gurucharanananda "Mataji" and Integral Yoga Senior Staff

December 27, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Step into a journey of profound self-discovery and rejuvenation at the transformative New Year's Silent Retreat hosted at the serene Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville. Nestled in the tranquil foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this retreat offers an unparalleled opportunity to reflect deeply, renew your inspiration, and restore your spirit within a supportive Integral Yoga community. Experience…
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Sounds of the Soul: Sufi Music Inspired by Rumi

with Amir Vahab

February 21 - 23, 2025
Join master musician Amir Vahab for a weekend of music, mysticism, and the spiritual poetry of Rumi. Experience Sufi philosophy brought to life, and feel for yourself how devotional music gently guides your mind and heart to the present moment — all through the use of sacred sound. Spend an enchanting weekend listening to the…
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Healing Arts Yantra Workshop

with Padme

February 28 - March 2, 2025
Yantras are an ancient geometrical technology that have existed for thousands of years, dating back to ancient India. They are tools for meditation, healing, and self-realization. These sacred shapes are a visual map for spiritual growth and each Yantra is associated with a particular Divine energy and sound vibration. Some consider Yantras to be an…
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Yoga Teacher Training

Yoga Nidra Training

with Chitra Sukhu

April 2 - 6, 2025
Learn the fundamentals of Yoga Nidra and how to share this healing, powerful practice with others. The course is taught by Chitra Sukhu, a world-renowned Yoga practitioner and expert on Yoga Nidra and Hatha Yoga, and daughter of Shri Yogi Hari and Leela Mata. The Yoga Nidra Training for Yoga Teachers will be based on…
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200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training – Spring

with Saci Murphy, E-RYT 500, Swami Priyaananda, E-RYT 500, Amy Daya Eberhardt and Swami Divyananda Ma, E-RYT 500

April 13 - May 11, 2025
Pay in full by Jan 30, 2025 and get $100.00 off listed prices
The Integral Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training is a month-long residential intensive where you will learn to teach asanas (yoga poses), Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation), pranayama (breathing practices), chanting, and meditation. The training is multifaceted. You learn about Yoga, practice each day, and learn to teach then practice teaching. By the end of the training, you have strengthened…
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Female teacher instructing an elderly woman in a gentle standing yoga pose

Adaptive Hatha Yoga Teacher Training

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

June 19 - 29, 2025
Pay in full by Mar 20, 2025 and get $100.00 off listed prices
Yoga is for every body, regardless of shape, size, or ability level. Join Satya Greenstone to learn how to make the sacred practice of Yoga accessible to all students of varying levels and abilities. This ten-day course teaches you to adapt the Integral Yoga® practices to meet the needs of any individual. You will explore…
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Quotes from Sri Swami Satchidananda

"Adversities are blessings in disguise."

"A sincere prayer that comes from a faithful heart can perform miracles."