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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.

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Upcoming Programs by Swami Dharmananda

Earth Day Weekend Retreat

Also with Swami Jnaneswariananda and Anandamayi Chaitanya

April 19 - 21, 2024
Consider the precision and harmonious rhythm in which our Mother Earth expresses her Divine Love. All living beings: plants, trees, insects, mammals, fish, reptiles—all of them, are participating in the Lord’s Creation for her own enjoyment and bliss. Join us this weekend as we delve into Vedic Ecology, drawing on ancient wisdom to inspire our connections to Nature in all her expressions. 

Karma Yoga Week

Also with Swami Hamsananda

April 28 - May 3, 2024
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 Sitaramananda, Swami Jnaneswariananda, Swami Adi Parashaktiananda and Swami Hamsananda

May 4 - June 1, 2024
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 9-day TTC Immersion / Refresher

Also with Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Jnaneswariananda and Swami Adi Parashaktiananda

May 23 - June 1, 2024
The 9-day TTC Immersion/Refresher is for graduates of the Online TTC or for TTC graduates that would like a refresher.

Advanced Teachers Training Course (ATTC)

Also with Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Jnaneswariananda, Krishna Darshan and Swami Adi Parashaktiananda

June 2 - 30, 2024
The Advanced Yoga Teachers Training Course (ATTC) allows graduates from the Sivananda Yoga Teachers Training Course (TTC) to deepen their spiritual practice and study of Hatha yoga, Vedanta philosophy, Raja yoga, Anatomy, and Sanskrit. Advanced Yoga Teachers Training couse is another opportunity to practice under guidance in a supportive atmosphere with long-time (up to 30 years) yoga practitioners and teachers. Advanced yoga teachers training course gives you a boost of energy and clarity. The program is similar to the 200 hour yoga teachers training cousre and should not be perceived as a course only for experts.

Master Course: Essentials of Yoga Health & Self Healing

Also with Swami Sitaramananda

June 9 - 16, 2024
Join us for this 6-day program with Swami Sitaramananda & Swami Dharmananda on the Essentials of Yoga Health & Self Healing. Swamijis will cover many topics in depth with wisdom that are important for our knowledge and understanding on how to be healthy in body, mind, and spirit.

International Yoga Day Weekend Retreat

Also with Swami Sitaramananda and Swami Jnaneswariananda

June 20 - 23, 2024
Come celebrate International Yoga Day with a weekend at the ashram. Practice the 5 points of yoga: proper exercise, breathing, relaxation, diet, positive thinking, and meditation.  Leave feeling recharged and refreshed.

Family Yoga Camp

Also with Swami Adi Parashaktiananda, Anandamayi Chaitanya and Saraswati

July 16 - 21, 2024
Bringing Family and Yoga practice together during this special time here at the Ashram. Enjoy the peaceful nature, have fun and quality time with your family, while shaping body and mind in the daily Asana classes and spiritual courses. The Family Week offers an adjusted Ashram schedule to meet Family needs. Qualified staff will share Yoga Asana Classes with your family tailored towards a child's practice and introduce a meditation practice that the whole family can participate in together. Family accommodation in four-bed cabins are available, however, space is limited. If you would like to be nearer to nature, bring a tent!

Onsite Yoga Teachers Training Course

Also with Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Jnaneswariananda, Swami Adi Parashaktiananda and Swami Hamsananda

October 19 - November 16, 2024
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 Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Jnaneswariananda, Swami Adi Parashaktiananda and Swami Hamsananda

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 Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Jnaneswariananda, Swami Adi Parashaktiananda and Swami Hamsananda

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.