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Yoga 1: Foundations of Sivananda Yoga

January 2 - 4, 2026

Students do the Fish Pose in the Yoga Hall


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:
$90 tuition + accommodations
Add on additional nights after the weekend to extend your retreat at a 10% discount

  • Tent - Bring Your Own (female) – $240.00
  • Tent - Bring Your Own (male) – $240.00
  • Om Cabin - Private or book with a friend (2 twin beds) – $410.00
  • Om Cabin - Double dorm share with another guest (2 twin beds) – $350.00
  • Om Cabin - Private (1 twin bed) – $410.00
  • Siva Cabin - Book with a friend (2 twin beds) – $530.00
  • Siva Cabin - share dorm with another guest (2 twin beds) – $450.00
  • Siva Cabin - Private (1 twin bed) – $530.00
  • Krishna Cabin - book with a friend (2 twin beds) – $530.00
  • Krishna Cabin, Double share dorm (2 twin beds) – $450.00
  • Deluxe Shanti - Private or Married Couples (Queen Bed + Futon) – $650.00
  • Deluxe Shanti - book with friends or family (3 twin beds) – $1,170.00
  • Deluxe Shanti Shared Dorm (3 twin beds) – $450.00
  • Deluxe Shanti - book with friends or family (2 twin beds) – $940.00
  • Deluxe Shanti Shared Dorm (2 twin beds) – $450.00
    • (All prices include $90.00 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.

Foundations of Yoga Life

Your sense of well-being is our priority. The intelligence of the Sivananda classical Yoga system is based on five aspects of a healthy and balanced life. Feeling good is multi-faceted and depends on your attention to proper exercise, proper breathing, proper relaxation, proper diet and positive thinking and meditation. These practices are considered the “yogic lifestyle” and are integrated in daily life at the Ashram.

Experience yoga postures (asanas) done in a calm atmosphere, combined with the practice of concentration and relaxation. Your energy (prana) is enhanced by the natural combination of conscious stretching, strength, relaxation, and conscious breathing (pranayama) in a natural environment. Massage your internal organs, move your prana. Feel you are glowing with increased vitality after each yoga class.

Yoga classes in this retreat will be slower-paced, including an introduction to the postures one by one with their benefits, plus demonstrations and adaptations. Receive personal guidance from our dedicated teachers. We welcome all levels of experience and health conditions.

Each day begins and ends with Satsang; we come together for a guided meditation, chanting of mantra and an inspiring talk on health and yoga-related topics.

Meals are vegetarian and freshly-prepared onsite with love.

Gently build your discipline, strength and prana. Heal your body and mind. Renewal awaits. Rediscover a happier you.

Afternoon workshop topics include:

  • Benefits of Asana Practice
  • Benefits of Breathing Exercises (Pranayama)
  • Three Levels of Relaxation
  • Balancing Your Diet
  • Techniques of Positive Thinking
  • Improve Your Concentration
  • What is Meditation?

Daily Schedule

  • 6:00–7:30am – Satsang (meditation, chanting, lecture)
  • 8:00–10:00am – Yoga class
  • 10:00am – Vegetarian brunch
  • 11:00am – Karma Yoga
  • 1:00–2:30pm – Workshop on Foundations of Yoga Life
  • 4:00–5:30pm – Yoga 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

$90 tuition + accommodations

Add on additional nights after the weekend to extend your retreat at a 10% discount

Course Material

“Essentials of Yoga Practice & Philosophy” by Swami Sitaramananda

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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