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Karuna Chaitanya

Karuna Chaitanya originally from Vietnam, has been sharing the teachings of yoga for over five years. A graduate of the Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Course (2021) and the Sivananda Yoga Health Educator Training (SYHET), she brings both knowledge and heartfelt dedication to her teaching. Known for her kind heart, gentle presence, and beautiful, soothing voice, Karuna creates a welcoming space where students feel supported, inspired, and at ease. Her calm and compassionate approach encourages each person to deepen their practice while experiencing the joy, peace, and transformative power of yoga.

Upcoming Programs by Karuna Chaitanya

Onsite Yoga Teachers Training Course

Also with Swami Adiparashaktiananda, Swami Divyananda and Atmajyoti Chaitanya

October 24 - November 21, 2026
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.

Holiday Retreat: Finding Inner Strength in a World of Constant Change

Also with Swami Adiparashaktiananda, Swami Sivasankariananda, Swami Divyananda, Bill Sinclair (Ramdas), Nitya (Hoa Tran), Omkara, Pundit Bhima, Atmajyoti Chaitanya and Maha Lakshmi, C-IAYT, RYT 500

December 18, 2026 - January 3, 2027
Join for 2 days or all 12 days | This year we will have a variety of workshops on Prasad: The sweetness of devotion, Ayurveda Self Care, Emotional Intelligence, Removing blockages with yoga and massage, Yantra painting, Selfless love, Positive thinking circle, Self as Satchitananda

Explore the Foundations of Yoga Life

February 5 - 12, 2027
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.

Heartfelt and Joyful Living Retreat

February 26 - March 5, 2027

Description Life is love and love is life, according to Swami Sivananda. Life is poetry and relationships. Nourish the right brain and discover your creative self. Relax in your fulfilled divine nature. Most people exhaust themselves by over-thinking. They suffer and forget their heart. Be nice. Be yourself. Learn to give comfort to others by […]

Explore the Foundations of Yoga Life

March 5 - 12, 2027
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.