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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

Holiday Retreat: Yoga of Divine Love - Devotional Stories to Open the Heart
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…

ONLINE - Lotus Wisdom: Daily Practices to Find Your Purpose and Inspiration
February 5 - 26, 2025

Just as the lotus is “untouched” by the water that falls from its leaf, we too can detach from the rush and stress of modern life and remain true to our own higher Self and purpose. This 4-session online retreat offers classical Yoga teachings to nurture our sense…

Free Online - TTC Information Meeting
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…

Sitting Group Meditation Outdoors Raja Yoga Sutras Study Course
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…

Karma Yoga Week
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…

Maha Sivaratri Festival
February 25, 2025

Description 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. Be uplifted and obtain countless blessings.  All…

Onsite Yoga Teachers Training Course
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…

Karma Yoga Week
May 4 - 9, 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…

Onsite Yoga Teachers Training Course
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…

Memorial Day Weekend: TTC Reunion, Passing the Flame
May 23 - 26, 2025

Description This Memorial Day Weekend we will hold a TTC Reunion, Passing the Flame at the Sivananda Yoga Farm.  We will have satsangs, yoga classes, vegetarian meals, and workshops on sharing the teachings.  Swami Sitaramananda will deliver lectures and meditation. Schedule 6-7:30am Satsang: Silent meditation, chanting and lecture…

Labor Day Weekend: Integrated Health
August 28 - September 1, 2025

Description Join us for our Integrated Health & Relaxation Retreat as we take time in the beautiful nature of the Yoga Farm. We close the summer with this special program with Swami Sitaramananda and the senior teachers of the Ashram presenting the Classical Yoga teachings and featuring leading…

Adi Sankaracharya with group of disciples Who Am I? Swami Sivananda Teachings
September 8 - 12, 2025

Description This 5 days course will give you the basic knowledge of Vedanta, the Science of the True Self, so you can start your process of Self enquiry and avoid pitfalls in your life, self created by your own illusion. Learn to ask the right questions in your…

Onsite Yoga Teachers Training Course
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…