Select Language:

Stress Relief and Relaxation Weekend Retreat

December 18 - 21, 2025


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 8:00pm.

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.

Location:
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm

Address:
14651 Ballantree Lane
Grass Valley, CA 95949 USA


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.

Siva Wellness Center:
Invest in your own well being through an experience that allows you to tune into your body’s innate wisdom and bring you into balance.
Siva Wellness Center

Cost:
Tuition: $120
plus accommodations

  • Tent - Bring Your Own – $345.00
  • Om Cabin - Private – $660.00
  • Siva Cabin - Double – $660.00
  • Siva Cabin - Private – $780.00
  • Deluxe Shanti Cabin - Shared – $840.00
  • Deluxe Shanti Cabin - Private – $960.00
    • (All prices include $120.00 base amount)

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

Register now
Register now

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 a deep sense of peace and well-being.

The course is based on the time-tested practice of yogic principles that are proven to be highly effective and easy to learn regardless of a person’s experience in Yoga. Come join us for this special course to learn practical Yoga techniques to reduce stress and build stress resilience.

The classical 5 Points of Yoga Practice for healthy lifestyle are shared with you to increase your energy, create inner balance, and help you to lead a more harmonious and fulfilling life.

Daily Schedule

6-7:30am Satsang: Silent meditation, chanting and lecture
8-10am Stress Relief Yoga Class
10am Brunch
11am Karma Yoga
1-2:30pm Stress Relief Workshop
2:30-4pm Free Time and Nature walks
4-6pm Open Yoga Class
6pm Dinner
7:30-9pm Satsang: meditation, chanting and lecture

Pre-requisite

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

Course Material

“Essentials of Yoga Practice & Philosophy” by Swami Sitaramananda

Reference Materials

YouTube – Physiology of Stress with Swami Jnaneswariananda
YouTube – How Yoga helps us to handle Stress
Article – 27 Yogic Ways to Deal With Stress
Article – Yoga Relaxation Techniques for Tension and Emotional Stress

Categories : ,

Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm - www.sivanandayogafarm.org