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Healing Your Life: Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat

with Dr. Marc Halpern (Dr. Siva) and Dr. Andrea Deerheart

September 4 - 7, 2026


Arrival & Departure The program will begin at 11am on Sat. Sep 5th with an opening puja followed by the students gathering for introductions and then class starts.
Students should arrive by 10am for registration or the night before.

Graduation puja will be on Mon. Sep 7th at 4pm and then students can depart.
On Monday Yoga Nidra will be at 8:00am. Students who wish may stay for asana at 4pm.
Students can either spend Monday night at the ashram or depart at 5pm.


What to Bring:
slip on shoes, loose comfortable clothing, writing materials, meditation shawl or blanket, yoga mat, sitting cushion, water bottle, and flashlight. All books and materials are available in our boutique.

Tuition & Cost:
$350 + accommodations

  • Tent - Bring Your Own (female) – $620.00
  • Tent - Bring Your Own (male) – $620.00
  • Om Cabin - Private or book with a friend (2 twin beds) – $830.00
  • Om Cabin - Double dorm share with another guest (2 twin beds) – $740.00
  • Om Cabin - Private (1 twin bed) – $830.00
  • Siva Cabin - Book with a friend (2 twin beds) – $1,010.00
  • Siva Cabin - share dorm with another guest (2 twin beds) – $890.00
  • Siva Cabin - Private (1 twin bed) – $1,010.00
  • Krishna Cabin - book with a friend (2 twin beds) – $1,010.00
  • Krishna Cabin, Double share dorm (2 twin beds) – $890.00
  • Deluxe Shanti - Private or Married Couples (Queen Bed + Futon) – $1,190.00
  • Deluxe Shanti - book with friends or family (3 twin beds) – $2,400.00
  • Deluxe Shanti Shared Dorm (3 twin beds) – $890.00
  • Deluxe Shanti - book with friends or family (2 twin beds) – $1,840.00
  • Deluxe Shanti Shared Dorm (2 twin beds) – $890.00
    • (All prices include $350.00 base amount)
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Description

This program supports participants on their physical, emotional and spiritual healing journey. Students will explore the causes of suffering and learn practical tools to support their healing journey including Yoga Nidra. Participants can expect to learn the causes of their suffering, their ayurvedic constitution, the nature of the mind, and the nature of any imbalances that exist. You’ll learn how to optimize your digestion and go home with practical tools including diet and lifestyle advice to support greater balance and healing.

Daily Schedule

  • 6:00–7:30am – Satsang (meditation, chanting, lecture)
  • 8:00–9:45am – Asana class
  • 10:00am – Vegetarian brunch
  • 11:00am – Karma Yoga
  • 12:00 – 1:30::  Lecture on Healing Your Life
  • 1:45  –  3:30::  Lecture on Healing Your Life
    4:00 –  5:45:  Yoga Nidra Practice and circle discussion.
  • 6:00pm – Vegetarian dinner
  • 7:30–9:00pm – Satsang (meditation, chanting, lecture)

Arrival / Departure

The program will begin at 11am on Sat. Sep 5th with an opening puja followed by the students gathering for introductions and then class starts.
Students should arrive by 10am for registration or the night before.

Graduation puja will be on Mon. Sep 7th at 4pm and then students can depart.
On Monday Yoga Nidra will be at 8:00am. Students who wish may stay for asana at 4pm.
Students can either spend Monday night at the ashram or depart at 5pm.

Tuition & Cost

$350 + accommodations

Workshop Schedule

Saturday:
    11:00 – Opening Puja and Introductions
    12:00 – 1:30::  Lecture
    1:45  –  3:30::  Lecture
    4:00 –  5:45:  Yoga Nidra Practice and circle discussion.
Sunday:
    12:00 – 1:30::  Lecture
    1:45  –  3:30::  Lecture
    4:00 –  5:45:  Yoga Nidra Practice and circle discussion.
Monday:
    8:00 – 10:00 :  Yoga Nidra
    12:00 – 1:30::  Lecture
    1:45  –  3:30::  Lecture
    4:00 :  Closing Puja

About the Teachers

Dr. Marc Halpern (Dr. Siva)

Dr. Marc Halpern is the founder of the California College of Ayurveda, the oldest College for the study of Ayurvedic Medicine outside of India. He is the Co-Founder of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (USA) and the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine. A Sivananda Yoga Teacher, he has been a leader in the development of […]

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Dr. Andrea Deerheart

Dr. Andrea Deerheart  ("Deerheart")  is the passionate founder of The HeartWay, a non-profit foundation dedicated to Embracing life and Honoring Death. Using wisdom gathered from decades of guiding the living and dying; physically, emotionally and spiritually, Deerheart has provided loving care and healing for those on the journey of conscious living and dying for more […]

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