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October 2026

Ashram Sacred Tour - Intro to Sivananda Yoga

October 4, 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 Massage part of Pancha Karma Detoxification Therapy

Ayurvedic Massage Rejuvenation Retreat

with Athea Anderson Devi

October 9 - 11, 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.

Stress Relief and Relaxation: From Stress to Strength

with Nitya (Hoa Tran) and Omkara

October 9 - 16, 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.
Durga is the Divine Mother worshiped during Navaratri

Navaratri Celebration

with Pundit Bhima

October 11 - 20, 2026

Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Come join the Navaratri Celebration of nine nights of worship to God in the form of the Divine Mother at one of the most inspirational times of the year.

Karma Yoga Week (1/2 price)

with Swami Adiparashaktiananda and Swami Divyananda

October 18 - 23, 2026

Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Karma Yoga is service 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 skills are especially welcome. A Permaculture Action Day will also be taking place on Tuesday, October 10th as part of the Karma Yoga Week.

Onsite Yoga Teachers Training Course

with Acharya Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Adiparashaktiananda, Swami Sivasankariananda, Swami Amritananda and Swami Gangananda

October 24 - November 21, 2026
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.
Sitting Group Meditation Outdoors

How to Progress in Life with the Four Paths of Yoga

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.