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Swami Dharmananda

Swami Dharmananda is assistant director of the Yoga Farm and is in charge of the Karma Yoga program.  He is a faculty of the Sivananda Institute of Health (SIHY) and is one of the main teachers of Yoga Philosophy and Meditation at the Ashram. He took sannyas vows in 2013 and is keenly interested in yoga psychology and philosophy, presenting the classical teaching in a practical and accessible way to people of all faiths and backgrounds.

Upcoming Programs by Swami Dharmananda

Thanksgiving Retreat: Walking True Love’s Path to Freedom

Also with Swami Adi Parashaktiananda, Swami Sivasankariananda, Anandamayi Chaitanya, Swamini Svatmavidyananda, Acharya Mangalananda and Prabhu Nam Kaur

November 27 - December 1, 2024
You are invited to this special Thanksgiving program featuring special guest teachers who have dedicated their lives to the spiritual path, ready to share their spiritual knowledge gleaned from years of practice to help us understand these turbulent times where conflict seems ever-present and peace out of reach.

Stress Management the Classical Yoga Way Teacher Training

Also with Swami Adi Parashaktiananda and Nitya (Hoa Tran)

December 1 - 8, 2024
This stress management teacher training will train the teacher to use the yogic principles and techniques to help people manage there stress and live a more balanced life.

Forgive & Detach: Practical Steps to Peace of Mind

December 12 - 15, 2024
Join us for this 3 days immersive course as we apply classical Yoga knowledge to overcome past hurts through the practice of forgiveness. Forgiveness is essential spiritual practice to bring us back to the solid present and free ourselves from debilitating attachments and negative emotions that prevent us from expressing our true Self.

Holiday Retreat: Yoga of Divine Love - Stories of Devotion and Eternal Love

Also with Swami Adi Parashaktiananda, Swami Sivasankariananda, Anandamayi Chaitanya and Nitya (Hoa Tran)

Flexible Dates
Dec. 20 - Jan. 2 | Join the Yoga Farm staff for our special Holiday Retreat: Yoga Practices for Divine Love in Daily Life. This year's program follows the teachings from the Bhagavad Gita chapter 12: The Yoga of Devotion. Workshops will follow Sri Krishna's divine instruction on Yoga practices to grow nearer and dearer to our Divine Nature, including teachings on Selfless Love, Devotion, Puja, Temple Walks, Kirtan Chanting and much more!

Onsite Yoga Teachers Training Course

Also with Swami Sivasankariananda and Ganga Chaitanya

March 1 - 29, 2025
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.

Onsite Yoga Teachers Training Course

Also with Acharya Swami Sitaramananda and Swami Adi Parashaktiananda

May 10 - June 7, 2025
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.

Onsite Yoga Teachers Training Course

Also with Acharya Swami Sitaramananda and Swami Adi Parashaktiananda

October 11 - November 8, 2025
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.