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2026
How to Progress in Life with the Four Paths of Yoga
with Nitya (Hoa Tran) and Omkara
October 30 - November 6, 2026
Everyone wants to progress in life. We think more money, more prestige and recognition constitutes success. While this may be true, we also need to care for our inner happiness, which comes from being closer to the call of our soul. The four ways we can develop are called the four paths of Yoga. Sivananda ashrams and centers worldwide teach the synthesis of Yoga in daily life as a unique method for self-development.
Ashram Sacred Tour - Intro to Sivananda Yoga
November 1, 2026
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
This Sunday afternoon we offer a guided Ashram Sacred Tour walk, followed by an asana and pranayama class, an organic, vegetarian meal. You are also welcome to join us for satsang to have the experience of silent meditation, chanting, and a lecture.
Ayurveda for a Good Life Retreat
with Nitya (Hoa Tran) and Omkara
November 6 - 13, 2026
The goal of Ayurveda, the Science of life, is healthy living and a sustained sense of wellbeing. The knowledge of Ayurveda, along with Yoga, helps us to achieve our goals—whether material or spiritual—in all phases of life. This course is for everyone, wherever you are on your journey to health and balance—and the process of imbalances that leads to disease. Learn to implement simple, practical daily routines—guidelines in diet and basic psychology—to stay healthy. Learn to assess your own physical and mental constitution, how to digest well, how to sleep well and how to understand others for harmonious relationships. Know how to boost your immunity and get back to balance with Ayurveda and Yoga.
Diwali - Festival of Light Puja Celebration
with Pundit Bhima
November 8, 2026
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Diwali (or Deepavali, the "festival of lights") is an ancient festival celebrated in autumn (northern hemisphere) every year. The festival spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness.
Ayurvedic Massage Rejuvenation Retreat
with Nitya (Hoa Tran)
November 13 - 15, 2026
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
The ashram is the ideal place to come relax, rejuvenate and detoxify from your daily life. This weekend provides an opportunity to receive guidance and nurturing from specialists trained in the ancient healing science of Ayurveda in the form of body treatments, consultations and daily workshops. Please call in advance to book your Ayurvedic body treatment and consultation as there are a limited number of appointments available. Participants will practice Yoga asanas (postures), Pranayama (breathing) and meditation twice daily and attend daily workshops on Ayurveda and health.
Meditation in Daily Life Retreat
with Omkara
November 13 - 20, 2026
Meditation is a constant observance of the mind. Learn to identify the energies outside of you and within you and how to work with them. Learn to access the inner intuitive voice that will guide you towards positive decisions and actions. Ultimately, this will lead to success in meditation—and life.
Thanksgiving Retreat: Peace of Mind is Happiness
with Swami Adiparashaktiananda, Swami Sivasankariananda, Mirabai Warkulwiz, Swami Sankarananda, Swami Ramananda - SF Integral Yoga Institute Director and Ramana Erickson
November 25 - 29, 2026
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Take a break from the busyness of everyday life and celebrate Thanksgiving in an atmosphere of peace, gratitude, and spiritual renewal. Surrounded by the beauty and tranquility of the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm, this retreat offers an opportunity to reconnect with your inner Self and discover the lasting happiness that comes from a peaceful mind.
Hatha Yoga Sadhana Retreat
with Swami Adiparashaktiananda
November 29 - December 6, 2026
Sadhana is conscious systematic spiritual practice to elevate the mind and to see the Self. The “ha” and “tha” of Hatha Yoga refers to the balance and combination of sun and moon energy, and the functioning of the right and left brain, the active and passive facets of our personality. The benefits go well beyond just the physical body. Learn the simple and powerful techniques of the science of Hatha Yoga for balance, wellbeing, and progress in life. The key of Yoga is balance. And balance leads to higher spiritual development.
Stress Relief and Relaxation: From Stress to Strength
with Nitya (Hoa Tran) and Omkara
December 4 - 11, 2026
Understand well the phenomenon of stress. Build resilience amidst the urgent demands and distractions of our modern world. Alleviate the impact of stress and anxiety by understanding your personal “stress profile”—your triggers, conditioned reactions, weaknesses, etc. Awareness is your key to transformation.
Ashram Sacred Tour - Intro to Sivananda Yoga
December 6, 2026
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
This Sunday afternoon we offer a guided Ashram Sacred Tour walk, followed by an asana and pranayama class, an organic, vegetarian meal. You are also welcome to join us for satsang to have the experience of silent meditation, chanting, and a lecture.
Ayurvedic Massage Rejuvenation Retreat
with Nitya (Hoa Tran)
December 11 - 13, 2026
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
The ashram is the ideal place to come relax, rejuvenate and detoxify from your daily life. This weekend provides an opportunity to receive guidance and nurturing from specialists trained in the ancient healing science of Ayurveda in the form of body treatments, consultations and daily workshops. Please call in advance to book your Ayurvedic body treatment and consultation as there are a limited number of appointments available. Participants will practice Yoga asanas (postures), Pranayama (breathing) and meditation twice daily and attend daily workshops on Ayurveda and health.
Explore the Foundations of Yoga Life
December 11 - 18, 2026
Your sense of well-being is our priority. The intelligence of the Sivananda classical Yoga system is based on five aspects of a healthy and balanced life. Feeling good is multi-faceted and depends on your attention to proper exercise, proper breathing, proper relaxation, proper diet and positive thinking and meditation. These practices are considered the “yogic lifestyle” and are integrated in daily life at the Ashram.
Holiday Retreat: Finding Inner Strength in a World of Constant Change
with Swami Adiparashaktiananda, Swami Sivasankariananda, Swami Divyananda, Bill Sinclair (Ramdas), Nitya (Hoa Tran), Omkara and Pundit Bhima
December 18, 2026 - January 3, 2027
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Join for 2 days or all 12 days | This year we will have a variety of workshops on Prasad: The sweetness of devotion, Ayurveda Self Care, Emotional Intelligence, Removing blockages with yoga and massage, Yantra painting, Selfless love, Positive thinking circle, Self as Satchitananda
Sivananda Yoga Peace Educator Training (1-year program)
with Acharya Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Narayanananda, Swami Sivasankariananda, Swami Sankarananda, Stephen Longfellow Fiske and Dr. Fred Luskin
January 3 - December 15, 2027
Three In-person Modules - 1 • January 6–14, 2027, 2 • May 5–13, 2027, 3 • July 3–11, 2027, Promote holistic peace/conflict transformative practices and methods as an accessible way to wellbeing and peaceful development of individuals and society. Apply classical Yoga and Vedanta philosophy to address specific disharmonious conditions in a person, a family or a community.
Pancha Karma Detoxification Therapy
with Vaidya Bharathi A.V. BAMS, FAIHM, YIC
April 24 - May 1, 2027
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Pancha Karma Detoxification Therapy Receive Pancha Karma at the beautiful Yoga Farm in Grass Valley, California, an ideal place to relax, rejuvenate and detoxify. Pancha Karma is Ayurveda’s elegant and highly-specialized system of purification and rejuvenation. The Pancha Karma process gets to the root cause of imbalances and works to rebalance the body, mind and […]
Onsite Yoga Teachers Training Course
with Acharya Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Adiparashaktiananda, Swami Sivasankariananda and Swami Divyananda
May 15 - June 12, 2027
Grass Valley, CA, USA
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.
Sadhana Intensive
with Acharya Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Adiparashaktiananda and Swami Divyananda
June 16 - 30, 2027
Grass Valley, CA
Sadhana Intensive is a two-week program devised by Swami Vishnudevananda based on his own hatha yoga sadhana in the Himalayas. He said that six months of this intensive practice gave him the energy to carry out his mission of spreading the teachings of yoga in the West for next 40 years.
Onsite Yoga Teachers Training Course
with Acharya Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Adiparashaktiananda, Swami Sivasankariananda and Swami Divyananda
October 9 - November 6, 2027
Grass Valley, CA, USA
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.