Teachers

Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500

Swami Karunananda has had 50 years’ experience teaching all aspects of Yoga. She designed and conducts teacher training programs in Raja Yoga and in Meditation. She served as president of Satchidananda Ashram in California and in Virginia, and as director of the San Francisco and Santa Barbara Integral Yoga Institutes. She compiled and edited The Lotus Prayer Book and Enlightening Tales as told by Sri Swami Satchidananda. Her book, Awakening: Aspiration to Realization through Integral Yoga, makes the Yoga teachings accessible and provides inspiration and guidance for the spiritual journey.

Events with Swami Karunananda, E-RYT 500

New Year's Silent Retreat
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…

Raja Yoga Teacher Training
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. Raja Yoga is the science of meditation based…