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April 2025
Permaculture Design Certification
with Spencer Nielsen
April 6 - 12, 2025
This course will follow the structure and content of internationally-recognized PDC's, while adding principles and practices of Yoga and Ayurveda. We will look to the roots of permaculture with Bill Mollison and David Holmgren as well as the application and influence it has had around the world.
Ashram Sacred Tour - Intro to Sivananda Yoga
April 6, 2025
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.
Hatha Yoga Sadhana
with Swami Adi Parashaktiananda
April 8 - 13, 2025
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
This course gives you an introduction to the real classical practice of hatha yoga as described in the scriptures. Hatha Yoga is seen as a ladder to Raja Yoga which culminates in the practice of Meditation. For most people Meditation is not possible so hatha yoga is prescribed so by controlling the breath we can control the prana which leads to control of the mind and the thoughts.
Building Resilience in an Ever-Changing World
with Lila Lolling and Maha Lakshmi, C-IAYT, RYT 500
April 10 - 13, 2025
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Adapting to change; grief, loss, divorce, trauma, climate grief, etc. Techniques to slow down the world around you.
Meditation for Well-being
April 15 - 20, 2025
This Yogic Meditation course introduces the basic guidelines and conditions for classical yogic meditation. There will be discussion on Why meditate? and the necessity to go to the transcendental level of existence to find true peace and happiness. Participants will study the mechanics of the mind and how to calm the mind and turn inward for Self-awareness.
Easter Weekend: Creativity & Inspiration
with Swami Adi Parashaktiananda and Anandamayi Chaitanya
April 17 - 20, 2025
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Join us for this special Easter weekend, as we explore the classical Yogic knowledge and how to apply for our own healing and spiritual growth. Harmonize body, mind and spirit with daily Satsang (meditation, chanting, Yoga talk); asana and pranayama classes; nature walks; and workshops.
Spring Cleanse and Rejuvenation Retreat
with Maha Lakshmi, C-IAYT, RYT 500
April 22 - 27, 2025
Join us for this nourishing self-care retreat, learn sustainable Yoga and Ayurveda practices for healthy living and rejuvenation. Cleanse body, mind, and spirit as you enjoy daily kitcheree and greens mono-diet for purification and increased vitality. Learn Yoga and Ayurveda practices and routines that you can integrate into your daily life for balanced health and well-being.
Ayurvedic Massage Rejuvenation Retreat
April 24 - 27, 2025
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.
Who Am I? Vedanta Course
with Swami Adi Parashaktiananda
April 24 - 27, 2025
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 life to gain clarity and solve relationship problems and problems created by lack of self confidence and confusion about yourself and lack of awareness of others. Feel light, happiness and freedom by better Self Knowledge.
Beginners Yoga Course, Level 1
April 29 - May 4, 2025
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
This week is ideal for beginners, or those new to Sivananda Yoga. This course gives you the full yogic experience, progressively introducing yoga asanas, breathing exercises, meditation, mantra chanting and yoga philosophy and it will cover the 5 points of Yoga. You will be immersed in the daily routine of yoga and will experience wholesome vegetarian meals. You will leave rested and refreshed with the basic knowledge of how to continue to practice at home.