Programs & Retreats
May 2026
You can join any of these retreats for the weekend only or choose any days that fit your calendar.
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June 2026
You can join any of these retreats for the weekend only or choose any days that fit your calendar.
Lavender Harvest Month and Kirtan (June 8 – July 14)
with Swami Adiparashaktiananda
Flexible Dates
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
During this Lavender Harvest Month we will harvest lavender from our lavender fields and have workshops on kirtan music. Selfless service is volunteering done without selfish expectations. Karma Yogis serve for four hours a day and have a 50% reduction on accommodations.
Explore the Foundations of Yoga Life
with Maha Lakshmi, C-IAYT, RYT 500
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.
Hatha Yoga Sadhana Retreat
with Swami Pranavananda
June 12 - 19, 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…
Yoga Wellness Retreat as Lifestyle Medicine
with Swami Divyananda
June 19 - 26, 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…
Ayurvedic Massage Rejuvenation Retreat
with Vaidya Bharathi A.V. BAMS, FAIHM, YIC
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
with Swami Divyananda
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.
July 2026
You can join any of these retreats for the weekend only or choose any days that fit your calendar.
Lavender Harvest Month and Kirtan (June 8 – July 14)
with Swami Adiparashaktiananda
Flexible Dates
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
During this Lavender Harvest Month we will harvest lavender from our lavender fields and have workshops on kirtan music. Selfless service is volunteering done without selfish expectations. Karma Yogis serve for four hours a day and have a 50% reduction on accommodations.
Stress Relief and Relaxation: From Stress to Strength
with Swami Divyananda
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 Infinite Compassion Orchestra
with Acharya Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Adiparashaktiananda and Infinite Compassion Orchestra
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
with Swami Adiparashaktiananda, Swami Divyananda and Maha Lakshmi, C-IAYT, RYT 500
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
with Manas Kshirsagar
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
with Maha Lakshmi, C-IAYT, RYT 500
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
with Swami Adiparashaktiananda
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…
Stress Relief and Relaxation: From Stress to Strength
with Swami Divyananda
July 31 - August 7, 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.
August 2026
You can join any of these retreats for the weekend only or choose any days that fit your calendar.
Stress Relief and Relaxation: From Stress to Strength
with Swami Divyananda
July 31 - August 7, 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.
Detoxification and Juice Fasting
with Manu Dawson
July 31 - August 9, 2026
The Detoxification and Juice Fasting Program is an ideal opportunity to deeply cleanse and rejuvenate body and mind in a safe and supportive environment. You can rest in the warmth of the northern California summer, enjoying clean air and sunshine in the Sierra foothills, and the support of…
Ashram Sacred Tour – Intro to Sivananda Yoga
August 2, 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.
Prana, Pranayama, and Yuba River
with Swami Adiparashaktiananda
August 7 - 14, 2026
During this week, we will visit the pristine Yuba river and do pranayama by the river and swim and relax. Spending time by the river and practicing pranayama increases our energy and helps us to understand the relationship between prana and our state of mind. We will have…
Ayurvedic Massage Rejuvenation Retreat
with Manas Kshirsagar
August 7 - 9, 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
with Maha Lakshmi, C-IAYT, RYT 500
August 14 - 21, 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…
Heartfelt and Joyful Living Retreat
with Swami Divyananda
August 21 - 28, 2026
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Description 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. They suffer and forget their heart. Be nice. Be yourself.…
Prana, Pranayama, and Yuba River
with Swami Adiparashaktiananda
August 28 - September 4, 2026
During this week, we will visit the pristine Yuba river and do pranayama by the river and swim and relax. Spending time by the river and practicing pranayama increases our energy and helps us to understand the relationship between prana and our state of mind. We will have…
2026
You can join any of these retreats for the weekend only or choose any days that fit your calendar.
Prana, Pranayama, and Yuba River
with Swami Adiparashaktiananda
August 28 - September 4, 2026
During this week, we will visit the pristine Yuba river and do pranayama by the river and swim and relax. Spending time by the river and practicing pranayama increases our energy and helps us to understand the relationship between prana and our state of mind. We will have…
Healing Your Life: Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat
with Dr. Marc Halpern (Dr. Siva) and Dr. Andrea Deerheart
September 4 - 7, 2026
Description This program supports participants on their physical, emotional and spiritual healing journey. Students will explore the causes of suffering and learn practical tools to support their healing journey including Yoga Nidra. Participants can expect to learn the causes of their suffering, their ayurvedic constitution, the nature of…
Classical Indian Dance Weekend Retreat
with Shreelata Suresh
September 4 - 7, 2026
Join us for a weekend of Classical Indian Dance with Shrelata Suresh. “Once a dancer, always a dancer!” The learning of this beautiful art form is an ongoing and continuous process. VSDA instills in students the passion and enthusiasm for Bharatanatyam by making it both structured and fun.…
Ashram Sacred Tour – Intro to Sivananda Yoga
September 6, 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
with Maha Lakshmi, C-IAYT, RYT 500
September 11 - 18, 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…
Meditation in Daily Life Retreat
with Swami Divyananda
September 18 - 25, 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…
Ashram Sacred Tour – Intro to Sivananda Yoga
October 4, 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.
Karma Yoga Week (1/2 price)
with Swami Adiparashaktiananda and Swami Divyananda
October 18 - 23, 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…
Onsite Yoga Teachers Training Course
with Acharya Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Adiparashaktiananda, 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.
Sivananda Yoga Peace Educator Training (1-year program)
with Acharya Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Narayanananda, Swami Sivasankariananda, Swami Sankarananda, Stephen Longfellow Fiske and Dr. Fred Luskin
January 3 - December 15, 2027
Promote holistic peace/conflict transformative practices and methods as an accessible way to wellbeing and peaceful development of individuals and society. Apply classical Yoga and Vedanta philosophy to address specific disharmonious conditions in a person, a family or a community. Gain the knowledge and skills to apply the 5…
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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