Swami Dharmananda
Swami Dharmananda is assistant director of the Yoga Farm and is in charge of the Karma Yoga program. He is a faculty of the Sivananda Institute of Health (SIHY) and is one of the main teachers of Yoga Philosophy and Meditation at the Ashram. He took sannyas vows in 2013 and is keenly interested in yoga psychology and philosophy, presenting the classical teaching in a practical and accessible way to people of all faiths and backgrounds.
Events with Swami Dharmananda
Flexible Dates
Choose open dates between December 19 and January 2. Description Join the Yoga Farm staff for our special Holiday Retreat: Yoga of Divine Love – Devotional Stories to Open the Heart. This year we draw on devotional stories for our inspiration and learn how to make devotion a…
January 9 - 12, 2025
Stress Relief and Relaxation Weekend Retreat Stress has been determined to be the #1 cause of all illness and disease. During this Stress Relief and Relaxation Weekend Retreat we will be working in alliance with the mind, body and breath, where one can learn to not only effectively…
January 11, 2025
Speak to senior swamis and staff about the upcoming Teacher Training Courses. We have upcoming courses in Yoga Farm and Vietnam. This session will share practical course information… Program Content / Approach Why Classical Teachings Why an Ashram Setting Tuition, Pre-requisites Dates of the program and more We…
February 15, 2025
Speak to senior swamis and staff about the upcoming Teacher Training Courses. We have upcoming courses in Yoga Farm and Vietnam. This session will share practical course information… Program Content / Approach Why Classical Teachings Why an Ashram Setting Tuition, Pre-requisites Dates of the program and more We…
February 18 - 23, 2025
Description Raja Yoga is the royal Yoga path of mind control and meditation. It is a natural culmination of the Hatha Yoga practice which is considered to be a step to Raja Yoga. The purpose of Raja Yoga is to bring the mind to calmness so one can…
February 23 - 28, 2025
Program Details During this Karma Yoga Week we will practice selfless service which is volunteering 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…
March 1 - 29, 2025
Description 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. Among the many benefits that students report are greater spiritual…
May 10 - June 7, 2025
Description 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. Among the many benefits that students report are greater spiritual…
October 11 - November 8, 2025
Description 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. Among the many benefits that students report are greater spiritual…