Programs
Open Dates
Seva Study Seva Study is a residential program in which spiritual volunteers become fully immersed in the ashram for a minimum of one month. The idea of selfless service (seva) is an important concept in most Indian religions and yogic traditions. Because God is perceived as having an inner relationship with others, as well as oneself, […]
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Give the gift of Yoga to a friend with these gift certificates.
Open Dates
Join us this holiday season for our "Classical Yoga for Self-Healing" online retreat. Senior teachers and special guest presenters will deepen our understanding of the Classical Yoga and Vedic teachings and practices as we reflect on the past year and establish a new, enlightened vision for the coming year. We will have daily satsangs, meditation, chanting, Yoga asana classes with talks on the healing power of mantra, positive thinking techniques, Upanishads, Ayurveda and the mind, Jyotish predictions for 2021, New Year resolves, and more!
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Sivananda Yoga Ashram Yoga Farm
The Sivananda Yoga Health Educator Training is a 2-year 800-hour yoga therapy certification program that trains teachers to employ the deeper healing methodologies of yoga, working one-on-one with individuals and in support of the healthcare community in developing practical solutions for long-term holistic health.
Open Dates
We pray that you are well in this difficult time. In the world crisis of Covid-19 we know that you may be experiencing difficulties, anxiety and stress. We would like to offer a service to help maintain physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
with Swami Sitaramananda
Open Dates
Online
The satsangs will now be held on Thursdays at 6 am PT | Swami Sitaramananda has been offering regular weekly online Satsangs since 2020.
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Sivananda Ashram Yoga Vedanta Farm
Recordings for our Onsite/Online Thanksgiving Retreat: Bhakti Yoga: Path to Blissful Union with the Supreme 2021 Daily Schedule RECORDINGS Wednesday, November 24 2 - 3:45 pm – Katha Kirtan & Hanuman Chalisa with Radha Chaitanya 7:30 pm – Satsang: Consciousness of Union vs Separation and loneliness with Swami Sitaramananda Thursday, November 25 6 – 7:30 […]
with Swami Sitaramananda
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18 class recordings, shared from private YouTube recordings, each class is about 2 hours length, Homework and writing assignments after every class, Assigned Mentor to review your HW assignments, Final Exam at end of course to receive certificate
Open Dates
Sivananda Yoga Ashram Yoga Farm
It's the event of the century!
Open Dates
Seva Study Seva Study is a residential program in which spiritual volunteers become fully immersed in the ashram for a minimum of one month. The idea of selfless service (seva) is an important concept in most Indian religions and yogic traditions. Because God is perceived as having an inner relationship with others, as well as oneself, […]
Open Dates
Online
The Los Angeles SYVC is offering daily online Yoga classes. Stay Strong and Positive with dedicated Sivananda Yoga teachers and your fellow students!
Open Dates
Online
Free - $108 | 90-minute first session, with follow-up sessions.
with Swami Sitaramananda and Swami Adi Parashaktiananda
August 11, 2024
Yoga Health & Self realization: Realize the depth of your body mind spirit health and reinspire yourself to practice classical yoga with acharya Swami Sitaramananda, author of “Yoga Sadhana and Self Healing”, director of the Yoga Farm Ashram and Yoga Resort and Training center in Dalat Vietnam. Swami Sita has 40 years of experience and was teaching in SF daily from 1989 – 1995. Learn the relationship between karma and diseases, stress resilience and meditation, sadhana and self healing and gain helpful perspectives on your life!
August 12 - 16, 2024
Bringing Family and Yoga practice together during this special time here at the Ashram. Enjoy the peaceful nature, have fun and quality time with your family, while shaping body and mind in the daily Asana classes and spiritual courses. The Family Week offers an adjusted Ashram schedule to meet Family needs. Qualified staff will share Yoga Asana Classes with your family tailored towards a child's practice and introduce a meditation practice that the whole family can participate in together. Family accommodation in four-bed cabins are available, however, space is limited. If you would like to be nearer to nature, bring a tent!
August 15 - 18, 2024
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.
with Manu Dawson
August 17 - 27, 2024
The Detoxification and Juice Fasting Program is an ideal opportunity to deeply cleanse and rejuvenate body and mind in a safe and supportive environment. You can rest in the warmth of the northern California summer, enjoying clean air and sunshine in the Sierra foothills, and the support of experienced staff and health care practitioners.
August 18, 2024
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.
August 20 - 25, 2024
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.
August 22 - 25, 2024
Learn the classical methods of Yoga for peace of mind and meditation, as taught 2000 years ago by Sage Patanjali in the famous Raja Yoga Sutras.
During this weekend you will practice pranayama (yogic breathing exercises) to increase energy and understand the relationship between prana and state of mind.
Lectures will be devoted to Hatha Yoga, Yogic lifestyle and routines, and the Raja Yoga Sutras.
with Pundit Bhima
August 26, 2024
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
!! Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya !!
Celebrate Krishna Janmashtami at the Yoga Farm!
Janmashtami is the birthday of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu, believed to have been born about five thousand years ago in Mathura, India. Krishna was born to Vasudev and Devaki, who were imprisoned by Devaki's evil brother Kansa and was brought up by Nand and Yashoda. The birth of Lod Krishna is believed to be symbolic of our imprisonment in worldly illusions, where He took birth with us and led us to salvation and peace, vanquishing all evils depicted by Kansa in the story.
with Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Jnaneswariananda, Swami Adi Parashaktiananda, Swami Dharmananda, Heera Kulkarni, Shreelata Suresh and Dr. Sachin Deshmukh
August 29 - September 2, 2024
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Join us for our Integrated Health & Relaxation Retreat as we take time in the beautiful nature of the Yoga Farm. We close the summer with this special program with Swami Sitaramananda and the senior teachers of the Ashram presenting the Classical Yoga teachings and featuring leading teachers in the field of Holistic Health and Healing. Heera Kulkarni shares her vast knowledge to create nutritious and delicious plant-based meals for healing health conditions. Dr. Sachin Deshmukh offers talks on daily and seasonal routines and healthy lifestyle practices following the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. Shree Lata Suresh will present traditional Bharat Natyam dance with her students from the Vishwa Shanti Dance Academy.
with Swami Sitaramananda
September 4 - 13, 2024
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Vedanta and Silence Course This Vedanta and Silence Course features vedantic meditation, the practice of group scriptural study, personal self-inquiry and the practice of outer and inner silence. There will be personal coaching and guidance in the study of Viveka Chudamani, the "Crest Jewel of Discrimination" by Sankaracharya. Enter into the peaceful silence of the […]
September 5 - 8, 2024
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Stress Relief and Relaxation Weekend Retreat Stress has been determined to be the #1 cause of all illness and disease. During this Stress Relief and Relaxation Weekend Retreat we will be working in alliance with the mind, body and breath, where one can learn to not only effectively reduce stress, but one can actually achieve […]
with Pundit Bhima
September 7, 2024
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Come celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesha. Ganesha is a popular God, seen as the God of Wisdom, the bringer of luck and the clearer of obstacles. Before any journey, any ritual and any major venture, Ganesha is first called upon and worshiped. He is the protector of knowledge, books and education. There are several stories about Ganesha's birth as the child of Siva and Parvati and about the origin of his elephant's head. Ganesha is worshiped by Hindus, Buddhists and Jainists alike.
Ganesha represents the Remover of Obstacles. He is the most beloved deity, even in the west. During the celebrations of Ganesha Chaturti (his birthday) , there will be a special ceremony (a puja) to Lord Ganesha at the Siva temple up at the Siva Hill where we have the murtis (granite statues)of the whole Siva family, after which there will be story telling about how Ganesha got his elephant head. We then gather everybody to do a clay Ganesha workshop , where everyone create out of their own imagination a form of Ganesha. We then worship the clay Ganeshas (traditionnally the festival lasts for 10 days in India) in a puja and at the end we go to the Yuba river to immerse them and let go of the form. Thus we remember that by remembering the Lord, all of our obstacles will be removed on our path in life and in Self Realization.
Om Sri Maha Ganapataye Namah!
May Lord Ganesha bless you with Health, Peace, Long life and Prosperity!
There will be puja and feast in honor of Ganesha. There will be chanting and kirtan for Ganesha. Donations, flowers, or prasad (sweet foods) are all welcome and encouraged.
Puja begins at 11AM
Followed by ceremonial precession around the Ashram grounds.
September 8, 2024
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.
with Swami Adi Parashaktiananda
September 12 - 15, 2024
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
This weekend we will focus on the practice of hatha yoga with an emphasis on meditation. We will have hatha classes with many variations to open up the body and prepare for sitting in meditation with ease. We will also hold poses longer to create a sense of stillness and connection. Daily Schedule 06:00 - […]
with Swami Sitaramananda and Swami Adi Parashaktiananda
September 15, 2024
Yoga Health & Self realization: Realize the depth of your body mind spirit health and reinspire yourself to practice classical yoga with acharya Swami Sitaramananda, author of “Yoga Sadhana and Self Healing”, director of the Yoga Farm Ashram and Yoga Resort and Training center in Dalat Vietnam. Swami Sita has 40 years of experience and was teaching in SF daily from 1989 – 1995. Learn the relationship between karma and diseases, stress resilience and meditation, sadhana and self healing and gain helpful perspectives on your life!
with Swami Jnaneswariananda
September 17 - 22, 2024
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
This course will go over the Sivananda asana sequence and take a closer look at the anatomy of the body in each posture. Swamiji will cover how to make self corrections to go deeper into the asanas.
with Anandamayi Chaitanya
September 19 - 22, 2024
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
This weekend 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.
with Manas Kshirsagar
September 19 - 22, 2024
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.
with Swami Hamsananda
September 24 - 29, 2024
Renew your outlook on life with the ancient tools of Yoga. Learn practical and accessible Yoga techniques to open the heart, to generate positive thought patterns and to overcome negative tendencies. Our minds are saturated with information overload, especially during the current Covid-19 crisis.
September 26 - 29, 2024
Learn the classical methods of Yoga for peace of mind and meditation, as taught 2000 years ago by Sage Patanjali in the famous Raja Yoga Sutras.
During this weekend you will practice pranayama (yogic breathing exercises) to increase energy and understand the relationship between prana and state of mind.
Lectures will be devoted to Hatha Yoga, Yogic lifestyle and routines, and the Raja Yoga Sutras.
with Swami Dharmananda and Swami Hamsananda
September 29 - October 3, 2024
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.
October 3 - 12, 2024
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.
with Arun Deva, AP, AYT, C-IAYT, E-RYT500
October 4 - 6, 2024
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
How do we understand the emotional body? In āyurveda the mind begins in the heart, reaches downwards into the gut and upwards into the brain. The connections are easy to see as seats of instincts, feelings and sensation/thought. All our instincts and our rational thinking revolve around the mediating emotional state.
October 6, 2024
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.
with Mary Thompson (Mahavidya)
October 10 - 13, 2024
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.
with Omkara
October 10 - 13, 2024
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Learn the foundation practices and the real meaning of Qigong and energy healing. Also, you’ll learn how to improve & maintain your health and well-being. Learn ways to heal yourself with simple movements and intentions.
with Swami Dharmananda and Swami Hamsananda
October 13 - 18, 2024
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.
with Swami Dharmananda, Swami Adi Parashaktiananda and Swami Sivasankariananda
October 19 - November 16, 2024
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.
October 22 - 27, 2024
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Stress has been determined to be the #1 cause of all illness and disease. During this Stress Relief and Relaxation Weekend Retreat we will be working in alliance with the mind, body and breath, where one can learn to not only effectively reduce stress, but one can actually achieve a deep sense of peace and well-being.
October 29 - November 3, 2024
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.
November 5 - 10, 2024
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Stress has been determined to be the #1 cause of all illness and disease. During this Stress Relief and Relaxation Weekend Retreat we will be working in alliance with the mind, body and breath, where one can learn to not only effectively reduce stress, but one can actually achieve a deep sense of peace and well-being.
with Mary Thompson (Mahavidya)
November 7 - 10, 2024
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.
with Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Narayanananda, Swami Pranavananda and Ganga Chaitanya
November 9 - December 7, 2024
This 4 week course is in beautiful Vietnam. It 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.
November 14 - 17, 2024
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Stress Relief and Relaxation Weekend Retreat Stress has been determined to be the #1 cause of all illness and disease. During this Stress Relief and Relaxation Weekend Retreat we will be working in alliance with the mind, body and breath, where one can learn to not only effectively reduce stress, but one can actually achieve […]
with Swami Dharmananda
November 19 - 24, 2024
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
In this week we go deeper into the 4 paths of yoga.
with Maha Lakshmi, C-IAYT, RYT 500
November 21 - 24, 2024
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
An ideal course for those looking to learn more about seasonal, healthy, vegetarian cooking. You will learn to create simple, delicious, & nutritious meals from organic, seasonal ingredients.
with Swami Dharmananda and Swami Adi Parashaktiananda
November 27 - December 1, 2024
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Join us this Thanksgiving.
with Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Adi Parashaktiananda and Nitya (Hoa Tran)
December 1 - 8, 2024
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
This stress management teacher training will train the teacher to use the yogic principles and techniques to help people manage there stress and live a more balanced life.
December 5 - 8, 2024
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
This weekend 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.
with Swami Hamsananda
December 10 - 15, 2024
Renew your outlook on life with the ancient tools of Yoga. Learn practical and accessible Yoga techniques to open the heart, to generate positive thought patterns and to overcome negative tendencies. Our minds are saturated with information overload, especially during the current Covid-19 crisis.
December 12 - 15, 2024
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.
December 17 - 22, 2024
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Stress has been determined to be the #1 cause of all illness and disease. During this Stress Relief and Relaxation Weekend Retreat we will be working in alliance with the mind, body and breath, where one can learn to not only effectively reduce stress, but one can actually achieve a deep sense of peace and well-being.
December 17 - 22, 2024
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.
with Maha Lakshmi, C-IAYT, RYT 500
December 19 - 22, 2024
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
An ideal course for those looking to learn more about seasonal, healthy, vegetarian cooking. You will learn to create simple, delicious, & nutritious meals from organic, seasonal ingredients.
with Swami Dharmananda, Swami Adi Parashaktiananda, Acharya Mangalananda, Swami Sivasankariananda, Swami Ramananda - SF Integral Yoga Institute Director, Swami Hamsananda and Nitya (Hoa Tran)
Flexible Dates
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Dec. 20 - Jan. 2 | Join the Yoga Farm staff for our special Holiday Retreat: Yoga Practices for Divine Love in Daily Life. This year's program follows the teachings from the Bhagavad Gita chapter 12: The Yoga of Devotion. Workshops will follow Sri Krishna's divine instruction on Yoga practices to grow nearer and dearer to our Divine Nature, including teachings on Selfless Love, Devotion, Puja, Temple Walks, Kirtan Chanting and much more!
with Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Narayanananda, Swami Pranavananda and Swami Adi Parashaktiananda
February 8 - March 8, 2025
This 4 week course is in beautiful Vietnam. It 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.
with Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Jnaneswariananda, Swami Dharmananda, Swami Adi Parashaktiananda and Swami Hamsananda
March 1 - 29, 2025
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.
with Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Jnaneswariananda, Swami Dharmananda, Swami Adi Parashaktiananda and Swami Hamsananda
May 10 - June 7, 2025
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.
with Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Jnaneswariananda and Swami Adi Parashaktiananda
June 10 - 25, 2025
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.
with Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Narayanananda, Swami Adi Parashaktiananda, Dr. Ramkumar and Vaidya Dr. Ramdas
August 16 - September 13, 2025
Vaidyagrama Ayurveda Healing Village
We are excited to offer for the first time, in a renown Ayurvedic healing village of Coimbatore South India, our classical Sivananda Yoga Teachers Training Course (TTC) by the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers (ISYVC). We are teaching classical yoga and vedanta philosophy alongside with classical Ayurvedic lifestyle in a classical healing village with deep […]
January 4, 2026 - January 2, 2028
Sivananda Yoga Ashram Yoga Farm
The Sivananda Yoga Health Educator Training is a 2-year 800-hour yoga therapy certification program that trains teachers to employ the deeper healing methodologies of yoga, working one-on-one with individuals and in support of the healthcare community in developing practical solutions for long-term holistic health.