Programs & Retreats
February 2026
You can join any of these retreats for the weekend only or choose any days that fit your calendar.
Maha Sivaratri Festival
with Pundit Bhima and Shakti Rising
February 15, 2026
14651 Ballantree Lane, Grass Valley, CA 95949
Join us for a night of devotion to celebrate the Great Night of Lord Siva. Devotees perform sincere worship of Siva, the Lord of cosmic transformation, keeping all-night vigil with mantra chanting, kirtan, and pujas led by pandit Bhima Samavedula.
Meditation in Daily Life Retreat
February 20 - 27, 2026
Meditation is a constant observance of the mind. Learn to identify the energies outside of you and within you and how to work with them. Learn to access the inner intuitive voice that will guide you towards positive decisions and actions. Ultimately, this will lead to success in…
Ayurveda for a Good Life Retreat
February 27 - March 6, 2026
The goal of Ayurveda, the Science of life, is healthy living and a sustained sense of wellbeing. The knowledge of Ayurveda, along with Yoga, helps us to achieve our goals—whether material or spiritual—in all phases of life. This course is for everyone, wherever you are on your journey…
March 2026
You can join any of these retreats for the weekend only or choose any days that fit your calendar.
Ayurveda for a Good Life Retreat
February 27 - March 6, 2026
The goal of Ayurveda, the Science of life, is healthy living and a sustained sense of wellbeing. The knowledge of Ayurveda, along with Yoga, helps us to achieve our goals—whether material or spiritual—in all phases of life. This course is for everyone, wherever you are on your journey…
Ashram Sacred Tour – Intro to Sivananda Yoga
March 1, 2026
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
This Sunday afternoon we offer a guided Ashram Sacred Tour walk, followed by an asana and pranayama class, an organic, vegetarian meal. You are also welcome to join us for satsang to have the experience of silent meditation, chanting, and a lecture.
Explore the Foundations of Yoga Life
March 6 - 13, 2026
Your sense of well-being is our priority. The intelligence of the Sivananda classical Yoga system is based on five aspects of a healthy and balanced life. Feeling good is multi-faceted and depends on your attention to proper exercise, proper breathing, proper relaxation, proper diet and positive thinking and…
Ayurvedic Massage Rejuvenation Retreat
March 13 - 15, 2026
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
The ashram is the ideal place to come relax, rejuvenate and detoxify from your daily life. This weekend provides an opportunity to receive guidance and nurturing from specialists trained in the ancient healing science of Ayurveda in the form of body treatments, consultations and daily workshops. Please call…
Stress Relief and Relaxation: From Stress to Strength
March 13 - 20, 2026
Understand well the phenomenon of stress. Build resilience amidst the urgent demands and distractions of our modern world. Alleviate the impact of stress and anxiety by understanding your personal “stress profile”—your triggers, conditioned reactions, weaknesses, etc. Awareness is your key to transformation.
Spring Cleanse and Rejuvenation Retreat
with Maha Lakshmi, C-IAYT, RYT 500
March 20 - 27, 2026
Join us for this nourishing self-care retreat, learn sustainable Yoga and Ayurveda practices for healthy living and rejuvenation. Cleanse body, mind, and spirit as you enjoy daily kitcheree and greens mono-diet for purification and increased vitality. Learn Yoga and Ayurveda practices and routines that you can integrate into…
Yoga Sadhana for Self-Healing Retreat
March 20 - 27, 2026
Self-healing is the process of revealing and removing wrong thinking about yourself. The nature of the Self is Satchidananda—absolute truth, consciousness and bliss. Vedanta philosophy points out our mistaken thinking, illusions of separation superimposed upon the Truth. In fact, Self-knowledge and Self-healing are the same. The process involves…
Yoga Wellness Retreat as Lifestyle Medicine
March 27 - April 3, 2026
Scientists recognize the benefit of using evidence-based lifestyle interventions for healing—they’re easy to practice, cheap, and open to all. Rediscover the inner connection with your Self in the gentle, nourishing atmosphere of the Ashram. Swami Sivananda—whose 200 books form the foundation of our teachings—was a medical doctor, a…
April 2026
You can join any of these retreats for the weekend only or choose any days that fit your calendar.
Yoga Wellness Retreat as Lifestyle Medicine
March 27 - April 3, 2026
Scientists recognize the benefit of using evidence-based lifestyle interventions for healing—they’re easy to practice, cheap, and open to all. Rediscover the inner connection with your Self in the gentle, nourishing atmosphere of the Ashram. Swami Sivananda—whose 200 books form the foundation of our teachings—was a medical doctor, a…
Heartfelt and Joyful Living Retreat
April 3 - 10, 2026
Life is love and love is life, according to Swami Sivananda. Life is poetry and relationships. Nourish the right brain and discover your creative self. Relax in your fulfilled divine nature. Most people exhaust themselves by over-thinking.
Easter Weekend: Transformation & Renewal
with Swami Adi Parashaktiananda, Debashish Banerji and Silvia Nakkach, MA, MMT (Saraswati Devi)
April 3 - 5, 2026
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Join us for this special Easter weekend, as we explore the classical Yogic knowledge and how to apply for our own healing and spiritual growth. Harmonize body, mind and spirit with daily Satsang (meditation, chanting, Yoga talk); asana and pranayama classes; nature walks; and workshops.
Ashram Sacred Tour – Intro to Sivananda Yoga
April 5, 2026
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
This Sunday afternoon we offer a guided Ashram Sacred Tour walk, followed by an asana and pranayama class, an organic, vegetarian meal. You are also welcome to join us for satsang to have the experience of silent meditation, chanting, and a lecture.
How to Progress in Life with the Four Paths of Yoga
April 10 - 17, 2026
Everyone wants to progress in life. We think more money, more prestige and recognition constitutes success. While this may be true, we also need to care for our inner happiness, which comes from being closer to the call of our soul. The four ways we can develop are…
Explore the Foundations of Yoga Life
April 17 - 24, 2026
Your sense of well-being is our priority. The intelligence of the Sivananda classical Yoga system is based on five aspects of a healthy and balanced life. Feeling good is multi-faceted and depends on your attention to proper exercise, proper breathing, proper relaxation, proper diet and positive thinking and…
Pancha Karma Detoxification Therapy
with Dr. Sachin Deshmukh
April 21 - 29, 2026
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Pancha Karma Detoxification Therapy Receive Pancha Karma at the beautiful Yoga Farm in Grass Valley, California, an ideal place to relax, rejuvenate and detoxify. Pancha Karma is Ayurveda’s elegant and highly-specialized system of purification and rejuvenation. The Pancha Karma process gets to the root cause of imbalances and…
Ayurvedic Massage Rejuvenation Retreat
April 24 - 26, 2026
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
The ashram is the ideal place to come relax, rejuvenate and detoxify from your daily life. This weekend provides an opportunity to receive guidance and nurturing from specialists trained in the ancient healing science of Ayurveda in the form of body treatments, consultations and daily workshops. Please call…
Karma Yoga Week
with Swami Adi Parashaktiananda and Swami Amritananda
April 27 - May 1, 2026
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Karma Yoga is service done without selfish expectations. We welcome karma yogis, especially for this karma yoga week. Karma Yogis work four hours a day and have a 50% reduction on accommodations. Gardening, maintenance, building and cooking skills are especially welcome. A Permaculture Action Day will also be…
2026
You can join any of these retreats for the weekend only or choose any days that fit your calendar.
Onsite Yoga Teachers Training Course
with Acharya Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Adi Parashaktiananda, Swami Sivasankariananda, Swami Amritananda and Swami Gangananda
May 2 - 30, 2026
Grass Valley, CA, USA
This 4 week course, which offers a profound personal experience, will allow you to transmit the knowledge of yoga to others. The spiritual essence of yoga is learned through a combination of repeated practice and inspirational lessons.
Ashram Sacred Tour – Intro to Sivananda Yoga
May 3, 2026
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
This Sunday afternoon we offer a guided Ashram Sacred Tour walk, followed by an asana and pranayama class, an organic, vegetarian meal. You are also welcome to join us for satsang to have the experience of silent meditation, chanting, and a lecture.
Explore the Foundations of Yoga Life
May 8 - 15, 2026
Your sense of well-being is our priority. The intelligence of the Sivananda classical Yoga system is based on five aspects of a healthy and balanced life. Feeling good is multi-faceted and depends on your attention to proper exercise, proper breathing, proper relaxation, proper diet and positive thinking and…
Ayurvedic Massage Rejuvenation Retreat
May 15 - 17, 2026
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
The ashram is the ideal place to come relax, rejuvenate and detoxify from your daily life. This weekend provides an opportunity to receive guidance and nurturing from specialists trained in the ancient healing science of Ayurveda in the form of body treatments, consultations and daily workshops. Please call…
Meditation in Daily Life Retreat
May 15 - 22, 2026
Meditation is a constant observance of the mind. Learn to identify the energies outside of you and within you and how to work with them. Learn to access the inner intuitive voice that will guide you towards positive decisions and actions. Ultimately, this will lead to success in…
TTC Teachers’ Reunion
with Acharya Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Adi Parashaktiananda, Swami Sivasankariananda, Swami Amritananda and Swami Divyananda
May 22 - 25, 2026
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
This Memorial Day Weekend we will hold a TTC Reunion to reconnect with our lineage and reignite our inspiration. Join us for special yoga classes, workshops, and gather of old friends and new.
Memorial Day Program: 55th Year Anniversary & Teachers’ Reunion
with Acharya Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Adi Parashaktiananda, Swami Sivasankariananda, Stephen Longfellow Fiske, Komilla Sutton, Silvia Nakkach, MA, MMT (Saraswati Devi), Edwin Bryant PhD and Pundit Samavedula
May 22 - 29, 2026
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
This Memorial Day Weekend we will celebrate 55 years of the Yoga Farm 1971 - 2026 with a very special program including a Teachers' Reunion.
Advanced Teachers Training Course (ATTC)
with Acharya Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Adi Parashaktiananda, Swami Sivasankariananda and Swami Gangananda
June 3 - 30, 2026
The Advanced Yoga Teachers Training Course (ATTC) allows graduates from the Sivananda Yoga Teachers Training Course (TTC) to deepen their spiritual practice and study of Hatha yoga, Vedanta philosophy, Raja yoga, Anatomy, and Sanskrit. Advanced Yoga Teachers Training couse is another opportunity to practice under guidance in a…
Explore the Foundations of Yoga Life
June 5 - 12, 2026
Your sense of well-being is our priority. The intelligence of the Sivananda classical Yoga system is based on five aspects of a healthy and balanced life. Feeling good is multi-faceted and depends on your attention to proper exercise, proper breathing, proper relaxation, proper diet and positive thinking and…
Ashram Sacred Tour – Intro to Sivananda Yoga
June 7, 2026
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
This Sunday afternoon we offer a guided Ashram Sacred Tour walk, followed by an asana and pranayama class, an organic, vegetarian meal. You are also welcome to join us for satsang to have the experience of silent meditation, chanting, and a lecture.
Ayurvedic Massage Rejuvenation Retreat
June 26 - 28, 2026
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
The ashram is the ideal place to come relax, rejuvenate and detoxify from your daily life. This weekend provides an opportunity to receive guidance and nurturing from specialists trained in the ancient healing science of Ayurveda in the form of body treatments, consultations and daily workshops. Please call…
Stress Relief and Relaxation: From Stress to Strength
June 26 - July 3, 2026
Understand well the phenomenon of stress. Build resilience amidst the urgent demands and distractions of our modern world. Alleviate the impact of stress and anxiety by understanding your personal “stress profile”—your triggers, conditioned reactions, weaknesses, etc. Awareness is your key to transformation.
4th of July: Heartfelt and Joyful Living with Jai Uttal
with Acharya Swami Sitaramananda and Swami Adi Parashaktiananda
July 2 - 5, 2026
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Life is love and love is life, according to Swami Sivananda. Life is poetry and relationships. Nourish the right brain and discover your creative self. Relax in your fulfilled divine nature. Most people exhaust themselves by over-thinking.
Ashram Sacred Tour – Intro to Sivananda Yoga
July 5, 2026
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
This Sunday afternoon we offer a guided Ashram Sacred Tour walk, followed by an asana and pranayama class, an organic, vegetarian meal. You are also welcome to join us for satsang to have the experience of silent meditation, chanting, and a lecture.
Family Yoga Camp
July 7 - 12, 2026
Bringing Family and Yoga practice together during this special time here at the Ashram. Enjoy the peaceful nature, have fun and quality time with your family, while shaping body and mind in the daily Asana classes and spiritual courses. The Family Week offers an adjusted Ashram schedule to…
Ayurvedic Massage Rejuvenation Retreat
July 17 - 19, 2026
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
The ashram is the ideal place to come relax, rejuvenate and detoxify from your daily life. This weekend provides an opportunity to receive guidance and nurturing from specialists trained in the ancient healing science of Ayurveda in the form of body treatments, consultations and daily workshops. Please call…
Explore the Foundations of Yoga Life
July 17 - 24, 2026
Your sense of well-being is our priority. The intelligence of the Sivananda classical Yoga system is based on five aspects of a healthy and balanced life. Feeling good is multi-faceted and depends on your attention to proper exercise, proper breathing, proper relaxation, proper diet and positive thinking and…
Hatha Yoga Sadhana Retreat
July 24 - 31, 2026
Sadhana is conscious systematic spiritual practice to elevate the mind and to see the Self. The “ha” and “tha” of Hatha Yoga refers to the balance and combination of sun and moon energy, and the functioning of the right and left brain, the active and passive facets of…
Pancha Karma Detoxification Therapy
September 8 - 17, 2026
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Pancha Karma Detoxification Therapy Receive Pancha Karma at the beautiful Yoga Farm in Grass Valley, California, an ideal place to relax, rejuvenate and detoxify. Pancha Karma is Ayurveda’s elegant and highly-specialized system of purification and rejuvenation. The Pancha Karma process gets to the root cause of imbalances and…
Pancha Karma Detoxification Therapy
with Dr. Sachin Deshmukh
October 4 - 12, 2026
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Pancha Karma Detoxification Therapy Receive Pancha Karma at the beautiful Yoga Farm in Grass Valley, California, an ideal place to relax, rejuvenate and detoxify. Pancha Karma is Ayurveda’s elegant and highly-specialized system of purification and rejuvenation. The Pancha Karma process gets to the root cause of imbalances and…
Onsite Yoga Teachers Training Course
with Acharya Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Adi Parashaktiananda, Swami Sivasankariananda, Swami Amritananda and Swami Gangananda
October 24 - November 21, 2026
Grass Valley, CA, USA
This 4 week course, which offers a profound personal experience, will allow you to transmit the knowledge of yoga to others. The spiritual essence of yoga is learned through a combination of repeated practice and inspirational lessons.
Mission
Practicing and teaching the ancient yogic knowledge of health, peace, unity in diversity and Self-realization.
Vision
To help all realize their highest potential and find inner peace. Inner peace will bring outer peace.
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