Stress Relief and Relaxation: From Stress to Strength
Ready to turn your stress into strength?
Are you finding yourself feeling “off”, having unexplained tension and pain, feeling anxious, or just low on energy? As you may know, stress can present itself in a wide range of symptoms, affecting your body, mind and spirit.
“It’s not stress that kills us, it’s our reaction to it.”
Hans Selye, Father of Stress Research
Join us at the serene Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm to let go, relax, and discover how to transform your response to stress with time-proven yoga techniques and cutting-edge science.
Together we will explore ways to:
– Identify your personal stressors
– Learn and Practice relaxation techniques
– Manage your reactions to stress
– Build resilience, flexibility and adaptability
– Achieve that elusive state of peace more often
– Realize the depth of your inner strength
– Live a healthier, more peaceful life
“If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath”.
Workshop and Satsang Topic Highlights
- Yoga of Relationships and Conflict Resolution
- Overcoming Regrets and Anxiety (Past and Future)
- Five Ways to Manage Your Prana (Vital Energy)
- Transforming Negative Emotions
Recommended Daily Schedule
6:00 – 07:30 am – Satsang: Silent meditation, chanting and lecture
8:00 – 9:45 am – Asana Class
10:00 – 10:45 am – Vegetarian Brunch
11:00 – 12:00 pm – Karma Yoga (selfless service)
12:00 – 1:00 pm – Nature Walks
1:00 – 2:30 pm – Workshop
3:00 – 4:00 pm – Free Time, Journal Writing
4:00 – 5:45 pm – Asana Class
6:00 – 6:45 pm – Vegetarian Dinner
7:30 – 9:00 pm – Satsang: meditation, chanting and lecture
References
- Informational page on our Beginners Yoga Courses
- Read more about the 5 points of yoga from our teachings section.
- Listen to a podcast of our 90-minute Sivananda Yoga All Levels Asana and Pranayama Class
- Blog category on 4 paths of yoga with many blog posts
- Blog post on the science of relaxation
Upcoming Dates
Cost: $30/day + cost of accommodations. Click to register to see all the accommodations choices
This is a flexible retreat. The theme spans 7 days. You can choose to stay from 2–7 nights when you register.
| Dates | Program Name | see more... | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 9 - 16, 2026 | Stress Relief and Relaxation: From Stress to Strength | View Details | |
| March 13 - 20, 2026 | Stress Relief and Relaxation: From Stress to Strength | View Details | |
| June 26 - July 3, 2026 | Stress Relief and Relaxation: From Stress to Strength | View Details |
