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Swami Amritananda

Swami Amrita is a dedicated yoga teacher and karma yogi from Japan, with over 18 years of yoga practice and more than a decade of teaching experience in Hatha Yoga. She holds the RYT500 and IAYT-ACCREDITED SYHET 800-hour certificates. In 2025, she embraced monastic life in the Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnudevananda tradition, fully dedicating herself to spiritual practice and selfless service. Currently, she serves as one of the main teachers and karma yoga manager at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm in Grass Valley, California.

She shares the teachings of Hatha Yoga, chanting, meditation, and positive thinking with clarity, devotion, and deep understanding. Off the mat, she finds joy in gardening and baking. Her calm and grounded presence uplifts every class she teaches and every moment of service she inspires, gently motivating others to live the yogic path with sincerity and joy.

Upcoming Programs by Swami Amritananda

Karma Yoga Week

Also with Swami Adi Parashaktiananda

April 27 - May 1, 2026
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.

Onsite Yoga Teachers Training Course

Also with Acharya Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Adi Parashaktiananda, Swami Sivasankariananda and Swami Gangananda

May 2 - 30, 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.

TTC Teachers' Reunion

Also with Acharya Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Adi Parashaktiananda, Swami Sivasankariananda and Swami Divyananda

May 22 - 25, 2026
This Memorial Day Weekend we will hold a TTC Reunion to reconnect with our lineage and reignite our inspiration. Join us for special yoga classes, workshops, and gather of old friends and new.

Onsite Yoga Teachers Training Course

Also with Acharya Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Adi Parashaktiananda, Swami Sivasankariananda and Swami Gangananda

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.