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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

Holiday Retreat: Yoga of Divine Love - Devotional Stories to Open the Heart

Also with Swami Adi Parashaktiananda, Swami Sivasankariananda, Niranjan Babu, Joss Jaffe, Lila Lolling, Nitya (Hoa Tran), Omkara, Anandamayi Chaitanya, Maha Lakshmi, C-IAYT, RYT 500 and Angelika

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!

Stress Relief and Relaxation Weekend Retreat

January 9 - 12, 2025
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 increase your stress resilience and maintain a more positive outlook in your life.

Free Online - TTC Information Meeting

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

January 11, 2025
5:00 pm PT | Speak to senior swamis and staff about the upcoming Teacher Training Courses. We have upcoming courses in California and Vietnam.

Free Online - TTC Information Meeting

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

February 15, 2025
5:00 pm PT | Speak to senior swamis and staff about the upcoming Teacher Training Courses. We have upcoming courses in California and Vietnam.
Sitting Group Meditation Outdoors

Raja Yoga Sutras

February 18 - 23, 2025
Raja Yoga is the royal Yoga path of mind control and meditation. It is a natural culmination of the Hatha Yoga practice which is considered to be a step to Raja Yoga. The purpose of Raja Yoga is to bring the mind to calmness so one can realize the Self, the peace and Bliss within. Course study centers on the Raja Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Students learn to apply the classical teachings in the context of daily life, gain understanding of the workings of the mind, and learn techniques and practices to gain mastery over the mind

Karma Yoga Week

Also with Anandamayi Chaitanya

February 23 - 28, 2025
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 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.