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Anandamayi Chaitanya
Anandamayi Chaitanya hails from Japan and completed the TTC at the Yoga Farm in 2014 and ATTC in 2015. She graduated the Sivananda Yoga Health Educator Training (SYHET) program in 2019 and is a certified yoga therapist, specializing in Stress Relief techniques and Adapted Yoga practices to meet the needs of her students. She is a skilled Hatha Yoga teacher to beginners up to advanced level practitioners. She has a love for Bhakti Yoga and leads regular kirtan sessions at the Ashram.
Upcoming Programs by Anandamayi Chaitanya
Holiday Retreat: Yoga of Divine Love - Devotional Stories to Open the Heart
Also with Swami Dharmananda, Swami Adi Parashaktiananda, Swami Sivasankariananda, Niranjan Babu, Joss Jaffe, Lila Lolling, Nitya (Hoa Tran), Omkara, 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!
Ashram Sacred Tour - Intro to Sivananda Yoga
January 5, 2025
This Sunday afternoon we offer a guided Ashram Sacred Tour walk, followed by an asana and pranayama class, an organic, vegetarian meal. You are also welcome to join us for satsang to have the experience of silent meditation, chanting, and a lecture.
ONLINE - New Year, New Self - Reframe your thoughts and emotions to be happier. Love yourself and your life
January 5 - February 23, 2025
ONLINE (8 Sundays) Humans have progressed for thousands of years, but in any era, any generation, the nature of human thoughts and worries has not changed much. Why not learn ancient yoga knowledge and techniques to understand what you are thinking and bring about a shift in consciousness? You can profoundly change yourself by knowing your True Self. This results in a paradigm shift, which expands your view of the world. Commit to practicing self-awareness and self-affirmation.
Beginners Yoga Course, Level 1
January 7 - 12, 2025
This week is ideal for beginners, or those new to Sivananda Yoga. This course gives you the full yogic experience, progressively introducing yoga asanas, breathing exercises, meditation, mantra chanting and yoga philosophy and it will cover the 5 points of Yoga. You will be immersed in the daily routine of yoga and will experience wholesome vegetarian meals. You will leave rested and refreshed with the basic knowledge of how to continue to practice at home.
Kirtan & Singing for Opening the Heart
January 14 - 19, 2025
Bhakti yoga is a natural path for those who are dominantly seeking emotional fulfillment, and desire to convert worldly emotions into Divine devotion. The devotee visualizes the Lord sitting or standing before him/her. He/she pours out her heart’s love, adoration, and shares his/her deepest thoughts and concerns with the Lord until a continuous flow of awareness moves between devotee and his/her beloved Lord. This continuous flow of love brings about a a close relationship with God and culminates in Divine Union in which the worshiper and that which is worshiped become One.
Yoga Life: 4 Paths of Yoga
January 21 - 26, 2025
This week is ideal for those wanted a full immersion into classical Sivananda Yoga. This course gives you the full yogic experience, progressively introducing yoga asanas, breathing exercises, meditation, mantra chanting and yoga philosophy and it will cover the 4 paths of Yoga. You will be immersed in the daily routine of yoga and will experience wholesome vegetarian meals. You will leave rested and refreshed with the basic knowledge of how to continue to practice at home.
Karma Yoga Week
Also with Swami Dharmananda
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.
Kirtan & Singing for Opening the Heart
September 25 - 28, 2025
Bhakti yoga is a natural path for those who are dominantly seeking emotional fulfillment, and desire to convert worldly emotions into Divine devotion. The devotee visualizes the Lord sitting or standing before him/her. He/she pours out her heart’s love, adoration, and shares his/her deepest thoughts and concerns with the Lord until a continuous flow of awareness moves between devotee and his/her beloved Lord. This continuous flow of love brings about a a close relationship with God and culminates in Divine Union in which the worshiper and that which is worshiped become One.