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
Karma Yoga WeekOctober 13 - 18, 2024
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 CourseOctober 19 - November 16, 2024
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…
4 Paths of Yoga - Forgive & DetachNovember 19 - 24, 2024
Description In this week we go deeper into the 4 paths of yoga Daily Schedule 6-8am Satsang: Silent meditation, chanting and lecture 8-10am Yoga Class 10am Brunch 11am Karma Yoga 1-3pm Workshop 3-4pm Free Time and Nature walks 4-6pm Open Yoga Class 6pm Dinner 7-8pm Free Time 8-10pm…
Thanksgiving Retreat: Walking True Love’s Path to FreedomNovember 27 - December 1, 2024
Description “That which elevates one is Dharma. Dharma is that which leads you to the path of perfection and glory. Dharma is that which helps you to have direct communion with the Lord. Dharma is that which makes you Divine. Dharma is the ascending stairway unto God.” —…
Stress Management the Classical Yoga Way Teacher TrainingDecember 1 - 8, 2024
Description Stress Management the Classical Yoga Way – Teacher Training Course empowers Yoga teachers with the skills and techniques to educate and support your students to create healthy coping mechanisms to manage stress and lead a more balanced life. This training is based on the time-tested, Classical Yoga…
Holiday Retreat: Yoga Practices for Divine LoveFlexible Dates
Choose open dates between December 19 and January 2. Description Join the Yoga Farm staff for our special Holiday Retreat: Yoga Practices for Divine Love in Daily Life. This year’s program follows the teachings from the Bhagavad Gita chapter 12: The Yoga of Devotion. Workshops will follow Sri Krishna’s…
Onsite Yoga Teachers Training CourseMarch 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…
Onsite Yoga Teachers Training CourseMay 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…