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Stress Relief and Relaxation: From Stress to Strength

January 9 - 16, 2026


Arrival & Departure
Arrival: Check-in time is 2:00pm. We encourage you to arrive by 4:00pm for the Asana class. Dinner is at 6:00pm and there will be a Welcoming Orientation at 7:00pm followed by Satsang at 7:30pm.

Departure: Check-out time is 12:00pm. You are welcome to stay in the ashram for the rest of the afternoon even after checking out of your room.


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.

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Tuition & Cost:
$30/day + accommodations

  • Tent - Bring Your Own (female) – $840.00
  • Tent - Bring Your Own (male) – $840.00
  • Om Cabin - Private or book with a friend (2 twin beds) – $1,330.00
  • Om Cabin - Double dorm share with another guest (2 twin beds) – $1,120.00
  • Om Cabin - Private (1 twin bed) – $1,330.00
  • Siva Cabin - Book with a friend (2 twin beds) – $1,750.00
  • Siva Cabin - share dorm with another guest (2 twin beds) – $1,470.00
  • Siva Cabin - Private (1 twin bed) – $1,750.00
  • Krishna Cabin - book with a friend (2 twin beds) – $1,750.00
  • Krishna Cabin, Double share dorm (2 twin beds) – $1,470.00
  • Deluxe Shanti - Private or Married Couples (Queen Bed + Futon) – $2,170.00
  • Deluxe Shanti - book with friends or family (3 twin beds) – $3,780.00
  • Deluxe Shanti Shared Dorm (3 twin beds) – $1,470.00
  • Deluxe Shanti - book with friends or family (2 twin beds) – $3,080.00
  • Deluxe Shanti Shared Dorm (2 twin beds) – $1,470.00
    • (All prices include $210.00 base amount)

All options include 2 vegetarian meals, 2 yoga classes, and 2 satsangs.

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You can join this retreat for the weekend only or extend to 7 days or any time that fits your calendar.

Stress Relief and Relaxation: From Stress to Strength

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.

The cause of the majority of diseases can be traced to stress. Stress builds up through our repeated reactive tendencies when faced with a perceived threat. Learn the art of slowing down. Discover your inner strength and become versed in the art of replacing your habitual self-defensive stress reaction with positive self-affirmation. Face life challenges with fortitude and self-confidence.

Find your own strength—independent of the collective negative voices that abound. Become the master of your life, rather than being victim to your past. Learn the power of thought and affirmation and conquer your fear and anxieties.

Afternoon workshop topics include:

  • Recharge Your Prana for Facing Challenges
  • Three Stress Responses/Relaxation
  • Understand the Nervous System
  • Converting Negative Emotions
  • Building Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Accepting Unavoidable Life Uncertainties
  • How to Alleviate Stress-Inducing Karmic Circumstances

Recommended Daily Schedule

  • 6:00–7:30am – Satsang (meditation, chanting, lecture)
  • 8:00–9:45am – Asana class
  • 10:00am – Vegetarian brunch
  • 11:00am – Karma Yoga
  • 12:00pm – Nature Walks
  • 1:00–2:30pm – Workshop on Stress Relief and Relaxation: From Stress to Strength
  • 2:30 – 4pm – Free Time
  • 4:00–5:45pm – Asana class
  • 6:00pm – Vegetarian dinner
  • 7:30–9:00pm – Satsang (meditation, chanting, lecture)

Pre-requisite

There are no prerequisites other than a sincere desire to learn classical yoga.

Tuition & Cost

$30/day + accommodations

Course Material

“Essentials of Yoga Practice & Philosophy” by Swami Sitaramananda
Positive Thinking Manual
How to Cultivate Virtues and Eradicate Vices by Swami Sivananda

Reference Materials

YouTube – 45 minutes Beginner Sivananda Yoga Class
YouTube – Essentials of Yoga Practice – Class 3 – Classical Yoga
Article – Journey of Self Development by Swami Sitaramananda

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