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 WeekApril 28 - May 3, 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 CourseMay 4 - June 1, 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…
Onsite 9-day TTC Immersion / RefresherMay 23 - June 1, 2024
Description The 9-day TTC Immersion/Refresher is for graduates of the Online TTC or for TTC graduates that would like a refresher. The Immersion introduces students to material not covered online such as hands-on teaching with students; asana corrections/adjustments; how to teach headstand; kriyas; and much more. Students will…
Advanced Teachers Training Course (ATTC)June 2 - 30, 2024
June 2nd is arrival day. Course starts on June 3rd. Description 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…
Master Course: Essentials of Yoga Health & Self HealingJune 9 - 16, 2024
Description The process of what we call holistic healing is not just healing of the physical body and the mental body but it is seeing under a different light your own Self. The Self, the Atman, is compared to the shining radiant Sun, giving light and life to…
International Yoga Day Weekend RetreatJune 20 - 23, 2024
Come celebrate International Yoga Day with a weekend at the ashram. Practice the 5 points of yoga: proper exercise, breathing, relaxation, diet, positive thinking, and meditation. Leave feeling recharged and refreshed. Daily Schedule 6-8am Satsang: Silent meditation, chanting and lecture 8-10am Yoga Class 10am Brunch 1pm – Workshop…
Family Yoga CampJuly 16 - 21, 2024
Description 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…
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…
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…