Nourish Your Soul with Yoga and Nature

Embrace the serenity of your personal retreat, be it a day trip, an overnight escape, or a longer stay. Dive into the dynamic and enriching Ashram daily schedule, crafted to rejuvenate and inspire you.
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Come visit Yogaville!

People of all faiths and backgrounds enjoy the natural beauty and spiritual inspiration found at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville®. They come for many different reasons: to study and practice the teachings of Integral Yoga®, to experience the yogic life in a spiritual community, or to get a little rest and relaxation in this spiritual setting in the midst of the rural Virginia countryside.

Enjoy your personal retreat for a day, an overnight stay, or for a longer visit. While you are here, take part in the vibrant and varied Ashram daily schedule.

Take advantage of all that Yogaville offers:

  • Three vegetarian meals a day
  • Group meditations (3 available each day)
  • Hatha Yoga classes (2 available each day)
  • Tour our beautiful Interfaith Shrine, LOTUS (Light Of Truth Universal Shrine)Various evening programs, scripture study groups, chanting
  • Hiking and walking trails

Our Guest Services staff look forward to meeting you and helping to make your experience as rewarding as possible.

I have visited Yogaville several times for both programs and personal retreats. My first post-pandemic stay was as wonderful as ever. The Yoga classes are perfect for any level and meditation at LOTUS is an experience like none other. I brought my mom and aunt with me, both are yogis but have never experienced anything like Yogaville. They had a wonderful time as well and we are already planning our next visit.

Cassie Peters

My time at Yogaville felt like a nourishing gift to my spirit that I didn’t even know how much I needed. I left with a beautiful, profound connection to my Higher Self that I am carrying into my daily life. The Pranayama breath practices have been easy to incorporate into my meditation time, and the daily talks with the Swami’s left a beautiful impression on my soul. The entire experience was delightful and I especially enjoyed the talks with Mataji and Hasananda. Much gratitude! 

Kathleen Schwartz

Yogaville is a sanctuary where one can find peace, solace, and time for reflection. The simple and modest nature of the lodging and food help to keep the mind focused on work/learning/personal growth while there. There is a “holy” feeling in this place that lacks pretension and remains traditional with minor changes as required to exist in our modern world. The staff – from the personnel to the Living Yoga residents to the Swamis are kind, helpful, and compassionate. I returned recently after more than a decade from my last visit and it somehow felt like home when I pulled up to Sivananda Hall.

Amy B. FitzGerald

All Inclusive Day Rate:

Fall Discount $185 $148

Discount valid until November 30th

Complimentary accommodations are booked on a “first come first served” basis.

DATE & TIME DETAILS:

Check-in:* 3–5 pm
Check-out: 12 pm
*Photo ID (Drivers License or Passport) is required at Check-in for all Guests

REGISTRATION:

Please register at least 48-hours before Arrival. No same day reservations after 10 am.

MONDAY – FRIDAY

*classrooms may vary

  • 5 – 6:15 am
    Integral Yoga Meditation GB (with leader) 6:30 – 7:30 Morning Meditation GB
  • 6:30 - 8:00
    Integral Yoga Hatha: Level 1 or Mixed level* 8 – 8:45 Puja at Chidambaram
  • 8 – 9:00
    Breakfast SH
  • 12 - 12:30 pm Noon Meditation GB
  • 12 - 12:30 LOTUS Meditation (Thurs. & Sat.)
  • 12 - 12:30 Chidambaram Meditation (M,W,F)
  • 12 – 12:30 Puja at Kailash (W & F) – chanting or meditation offered on all other days
  • 12:45 – 1:30 Lunch SH
  • 5 - 6:30 Mixed Level Hatha*
  • 5 - 6:30 Restorative (Tuesday only)*
  • 5 - 6:30 Gentle Yoga (Friday only)*
  • 5 - 5:45 Yoga Nidra (Friday only)*
  • 6 – 6:30 Evening Meditation GB
  • 6:30 – 7:15 Supper SH
  • 7:30 Scripture Study Class (Tues. & Thurs.)*
  • 10 pm Lights out in dorms

SATURDAY

  • 5 – 6:15 am Morning Meditation (with leader) GB
  • 6 - 6:45 Guided Meditation*
  • 6:20 – 7:20 Morning Meditation GB
  • 7 - 8:30 Integral Yoga Hatha: Level 1*
  • 7 - 8:30 Integral Yoga Hatha: Level 2*
  • 8 – 8:45 Puja at Chidambaram
  • 8 – 9:30 Breakfast SH
  • 9:30 - 10:45 Talk: Yoga in Daily Life VVA
  • 12 - 12:30 pm Puja Kailash
  • 12 - 12:30 LOTUS Meditation
  • 12:45 – 1:30 Lunch SH
  • 4 - 5:30 Mixed Level Hatha*
  • 5:30 – 6:30 Supper SH
  • 7:30 - 9:30 Satsang SSH (Sivananda Satsang Hall)
  • 10 pm Lights out in dorms

SUNDAY

  • 5 - 6:15 am Morning Meditation GB
  • 6 - 6:45 Integral Yoga Meditation*
  • 6 – 6:45 Guided Meditation*
  • 7 - 8:30 Integral Yoga Hatha: Level 1*
  • 7 - 8:30 Integral Yoga Hatha: Level 2*
  • 8 – 8:45 Puja at Chidambaram
  • 8 – 8:45 Puja at Kailash
  • 8 – 9:30 Breakfast SH
  • 10 – 11 Talk: Taking it Home VVA
  • 12 - 12:30 pm Noon Meditation GB 12:45 – 1:30 Lunch SH
    No afternoon Hatha classes on Sunday
  • 6 – 6:30 Evening Meditation GB
  • 6:30 – 7:15 Supper SH
  • 10 pm Lights out in dorms

Classroom Directory

  • GB Guru Bhavan: meditation hall
  • SAM Samadhi Classroom (Academy 2nd floor)
  • JYO Jyothi Classroom (Academy 1st floor)
  • SH Sivananda Hall: where meals are served
  • LIB Library (Vidya Bhavan)
  • SSH Sivananda Satsang Hall
  • RN Ramalinga Nilayam Dormitory
  • V.V.A V.V. Dormitory Classroom (lower level)

Please arrive 5 minutes early for all Meditations and Classes. We maintain silence between 10 pm and 8 am on campus.
See the posted schedules in the SH, RN, and VV lobbies for additional daily activities.