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Yogaville
108 Yogaville Way
Buckingham, VA 23921
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Flexible / Open Dates Programs
Guest Stay
Flexible Dates. Date & Time Details: Please make your reservations at least 24-hours before your scheduled date of arrival. No same day reservations after 3 pm. Check-in: Saturday–Thursday 2 - 5 pm; Fridays 4 - 7:30 pm; Check-out: 12 pm. Come visit Yogaville!
People of all faiths and backgrounds enjoy the natural beauty and spiritual inspiration found at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville®.
They come for many different reasons: to study and practice the teachings of Integral Yoga®, to experience the yogic life in a spiritual community, or to get a little rest and relaxation in this spiritual setting in the midst of the rural Virginia countryside.
Be our guest for a day, an overnight stay, or for a longer visit.
While you are here, take part in the vibrant and varied Ashram daily schedule.
Our Guest Services staff look forward to meeting you and helping to make your stay as rewarding as possible.
Take advantage of all that Yogaville offers:
Three vegetarian meals a day
Group meditations (3 available each day)
Hatha Yoga classes (2 available each day)
Tour our beautiful Interfaith Shrine, LOTUS (Light Of Truth Universal Shrine)
Various evening programs, scripture study groups, chanting
Hiking and walking trails
The Welcome Weekend Experience
The Welcome Weekend Experience
Our Welcome Weekend is a program from Friday-Sunday designed to help you experience, perhaps for the first time, the benefits of Yoga practices in your life.
From Friday-Sunday you will enjoy:
Orientation - A brief history of Satchidananda Ashram and the Yogaville way of life
Guided Deep Relaxation and Meditation
2-3 Hatha Yoga classes taught by our Integral Yoga teachers
Guided Ashram Tour
Lectures on Expanding Your Yoga Practice
Satsang gathering - Enjoy Kirtan, a guest speaker and a video of Swami Satchidananda
Testimonials
Laura Baker Anderle
You can feel the sacredness of this place even before you reach the last turn into the campus I only spent a days there and I feel that I am forever changed because of the short interactions I had with the dedicated people there being at the LOTUS (Light of Truth Universal Shrine) and also looking down on it from the high hill above it gave me an incredible sense of connection with the Divine. I highly recommend this place to anyone of any faith.
Micheal and Kathy Murphy
You can tell this is truly a spiritual community because of the way the people take care of you and take care of the ashram. From the person who checks you in, to the swami that leads the meditation, or the teachers in the many yoga classes, love and peacefulness abounds. You can see it on everyone's face. It doesn't take long before you, too, are reconnected with that which is your own true nature—that same love and peacefulness.
Truth is One, Paths are Many
We appreciate the world's faiths, recognizing the underlying unity and celebrating the diversities.
While we may draw inspiration from spiritual sources, the core teachings of Sri Swami Satchidananda and the practices of Integral Yoga form the basis of our path and yogic lifestyle.
The Integral Yoga Lifestyle Principles are based upon the overall code of ethical precepts
Yama and Niyama, as presented in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
Diversity of perspectives and the "rubbing and scrubbing"
Diversity of perspectives and the "rubbing and scrubbing" that we may experience in various situations serve as opportunities to teach us how to work through differences, purify the ego, and to promote spiritual growth.
The Goal of Integral Yoga
Attain this through asanas, pranayama, self-discipline, selfless action, mantra repetition, meditation, study, and reflection. The goal of Integral Yoga and the birthright of every individual is to realize the spiritual unity behind all the diversities in the entire creation and to live harmoniously as members of one universal family. This goal is achieved by maintaining our natural condition of:
A body of optimum health and strength
Senses under total control
A mind well disciplined, clear and calm
An intellect as sharp as a razor
A will as strong and pliable as steel
A heart full of unconditional love and compassion
An ego as pure as crystal
A life filled with Supreme
Peace and Joy
Yama
Ahimsa
Non-violence in thoughts, words, and deeds, refraining from profanity, threatening remarks, violent topics, etc. Our intention is to benefit at least someone and harm no one.
Satya
Truthfulness.
Brahmacharya
Moderation.
Asteya
Non-stealing.
Aparigraha
Non-greed.
Niyama
Saucha
Purity.
Santosha
Contentment.
Tapas
Purifying spiritual gold, "rubbing and scrubbing".
Svadhyaya
Self study.
Isvarapranidhana
Surrender.
Sadhana
Sadhana (Spiritual practices)
We study Yoga philosophy to inform our practices. To gain full benefit from the Yogic lifestyle we regularly practice asana (physical poses), pranayama (breathing practices), and concentration leading into meditation.
Karma Yoga
Karma Yoga
We approach all our activities as Karma Yoga—selfless service or an action that brings benefit to someone and harm to no one. During our service we relate with respect, understanding, and compassion, striving to be unattached to the results of our actions. We are mastering perfection in action by cultivating an easeful, peaceful, and useful attitude. "The dedicated ever enjoy Supreme Peace. Therefore, live only to serve." – Sri Gurudev.
Healthy Living
To keep our bodies and minds healthy
Integral Yogis follow a nutritious vegetarian diet. We don't eat meat, poultry, fish or eggs, and we use dairy products in moderation. We use organic produce.
Before eating meals
We offer a prayer of gratitude to Mother Nature. We strive to eat consciously and moderately.
We abstain from alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or illegal drugs, on and off grounds.
These substances are not beneficial to our health and well-being. If an Ashramite is suspected of engaging in substance abuse, the Administration reserves the right to intervene as it deems appropriate.
Relationships
Relationships
According to the Integral Yoga teachings, sexual moderation (for those who have not chosen to be celibate) is recommended so as to preserve the vital energy. Yogaville is a community devoted to spiritual disciplines. In order to remain focused on the practices, residential program participants should not become involved in intimate/romantic relationships.
Environmental Awareness
We respect our environment, recognizing the cosmic force in all forms of life. We endeavor to treat animal, insect, and plant life gently. We strive to:
Use Mother Earth's resources wisely
Treat all objects with care
Recycle glass, plastic, aluminum cans, paper, and cardboard
Walk or use bicycle if possible
Work together to keep Yogaville clean, beautiful and well maintained.
Not waste food, water or electricity
Philosophy
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
A collection of 196 sutras (aphorisms) on the theory and practice of Yoga. The Yoga Sutras were compiled prior to 400 CE by Sage Patanjali who synthesized and organized knowledge about Yoga from older traditions.
The Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita "Song of God" - is a Sanskrit scripture from the Mahabharata epic. For its religious depth, quintessential Upanishadic and Yogic philosophy and beauty of verse, the Bhagavad Gita is one of the most compelling and important texts in our tradition. It is considered by many to be one of the world's greatest religious and spiritual scriptures.
Living Yoga Training
Live the life of a yogi for 28 days in spiritual community. Tuition: $600. Questions?- Email: lyts@yogaville.org; Phone: (434) 969-3121 Ext 152. As the LYT program is a commitment requiring dedication and discipline, our screening process is designed to admit only conscientious seekers wanting to live Yoga on and off the mat.
The Living Yoga Training (LYT) program helps you establish or deepen your practice in a supportive Ashram environment.
You will be guided by instructors who have devoted their lives to learning and imparting the wisdom of Yoga as taught by Sri Swami Satchidananda, the founder of Integral Yoga and one of the most revered Yoga masters of our time.
If you are pursuing spiritual growth
This program can be a life-transforming experience adding significantly to your ability to balance life, health and happiness.
The LYT program combines spiritual studies, Hatha Yoga, meditation, and selfless service.
Typical Schedule
May vary depending on Ashram activities.
Meditation
Time: 5 - 6:15 am.
Hatha Yoga class
Time: 6:20 - 7:50 am.
Breakfast
Time: 8 - 8:30 am.
Morning service or free time
Time: 8:30 - 11:45 am.
Silent Meditation
Time: 12 - 12:30 pm.
Lunch
Time: 12:45 - 1:30 pm.
Afternoon service or free time
Time: 1:30 - 4:45 pm.
Hatha Yoga/Meditation
Time: 5 - 6:30 pm.
Dinner
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm.
Classes, service, or free time
Time: 7:30 - 9 pm.
Additional Financial Information
LYT Program Financial Arrangements. Have any questions? Call LYT Office: 434-969-3121, ext. 152. 9 am – 11:30 am, 2 pm – 4:30 pm EST Monday-Friday Or email: lyts@yogaville.org.
Living Yoga Training Fees
LYT Tuition
- 4 Weeks $600.00
Transportation Fee from/to Charlottesville
VA between 9 am-8 pm.
- (each way) $25.00
Discounts
10% for students, military, and residents of other countries
30% if camping
For the current IYTA members LYT program tuition
$108.00Discounts don't stack
Refund Policy
90% of your payment will be refunded if you cancel 14 days prior to your arrival date
50% of your payment will be refunded if you cancel less than 14 days prior to your arrival date
No shows will not be refunded
If you need to postpone your program, it must be taken within a year
Refund processing time may take up to 10 business days
We Study and Practice the Following Yogic Approaches:
Hatha Yoga
Asana (postures), pranayama (breath control), and deep relaxation.
Raja Yoga
Balance and control of the mind through ethical practices and meditation.
Karma Yoga
Action through selfless service without attachment to the results of the action.
Jnana Yoga
The path of knowledge and self-inquiry.
Japa Yoga
Repetition of a mantram (a sound structure of one or more syllables which represents a particular aspect of the Divine Vibration).
Bhakti Yoga
The path of loving devotion, through chanting, ritual, and service.
Week 1
Group Meditations
Morning Total. 3 am to 6 am; 8 am to 5 pm
Group Hatha Yoga
Morning or Afternoon. 4 am to 12 pm.
Yoga Philosophy Classes and Interfaith Talk
3.
Satsang (community gathering)
1.
Karma Yoga (service)
15 hours.
Week 2
Group Meditations
Morning Total. 4 am to 6 am; 10 am to 8 pm.
Group Hatha Yoga
Morning or Afternoon; 5 am to 2 pm.
Yoga Philosophy Classes and Interfaith Talk
3.
Satsang (community gathering)
1.
Karma Yoga (service)
21 hours.
Week 3
Group Meditations
Morning Total. 5 am to 6 am; 10 am to 8 pm.
Group Hatha Yoga
Morning or Afternoon. 5 am to 2 pm.
Yoga Philosophy Classes and Interfaith Talk
3.
Satsang (community gathering)
1.
Karma Yoga (service)
21 hours.
Week 4
Group Meditations
Morning Total. 5 am to 6 am; 10 am to 8 pm
Group Hatha Yoga
Morning or Afternoon; 5 am to 2 pm.
Yoga Philosophy Classes and Interfaith Talk
3.
Satsang (community gathering)
1.
Karma Yoga (service)
21 hours.
Dress Code & What to Bring
Thank you for your cooperation in helping to maintain a yogic environment.
Dress Code
Program participants are advised to wear clean, loose-fitting, and modest clothing.
Please wear modest tops. If wearing a tank top, please cover shoulders with a blouse or shirt.
Tights and Leggings may be worn if covered by tops that come to or close to the knees.
Shorts for both men and women should come to or close to the knees.
Short-shorts or miniskirts are not to be worn, even with leggings or tights.
If shorts are worn to LOTUS, Chidambaram, or Guru Bhavan, please cover them with a cloth wrap.
These are available at the entryway in the temples. Or, you can use a shawl as a wrap.
For Satsang and special events, do not wear shorts.
Dress appropriately for attending a sacred event. White or light-colored clothing is preferred, but other colors are fine if modest and clean.
Shoes are not permitted in Ashram buildings, except in lobbies and kitchen.
Bare Feet
If you walk outside without shoes, please wash feet or cover them with socks or slippers when entering buildings.
Swimwear
Please wear non-revealing modest bathing suits for women and boxer-style trunks for men at swimming areas only.
Scents
Please refrain from wearing strong fragrances like perfumes and essential oils.
Please bring
Alarm clock
Cell phone can be used as an alarm clock.
Small Flashlight
Hairdryer (optional)
Toiletries, flip flops for shower
Soap, shampoo, dental items, moon cycle items, etc.
Clothing for Kitchen service
Loose, comfortable & modest.
Hatha Yoga Clothes
Loose, comfortable & modest.
Hatha Mat
For classes (a few yoga mats are available for use in the yoga classrooms).
Meditation Cushion
Some wool blankets and meditation benches, as well as chairs, are available at the main Meditation Hall.
Satsang Clothes
Dressier, more formal attire in white or lighter colors (many wear white but it is not required).
Slip-on shoes
Such as clogs, mules or sandals (shoes are not worn indoors).
Closed
Toed & Non-slip shoes for the kitchen (required).
Slippers/socks for indoor use only
In Sivananda Hall & Dorms, etc.
Earplugs (optional)
Ear buds or Headphones if you choose to listen to inspiring or meditative music (optional)
Journal/Diary, pens and pencils (optional)
$20 cash for deposit at the Ashram Library if you wish to check-out books
Sneakers/Hiking/Walking shoes (optional)
Natural Mosquito/Tick repellent spray (optional)
Epinephrine (EpiPen), if you've experienced severe allergic reactions in the past
Prescribed medications for entire stay, if applicable
Umbrella, rain jacket, rain boots (optional)
Winter jacket, scarf, gloves, snow boots (optional)
Hat(s)
To protect against summer sun or to keep the head warm in the winter (optional).
Please do not bring
Alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco.
Abstention from alcohol, illegal drugs, and tobacco applies on and off grounds during your participation in the LYT program.
More than is needed for a month's stay.
Space is limited and rooms must be kept clean and neat. Storage space is limited to the overhead bunk, dresser, and closet area.
Projects or anything that may draw your attention away from your inner journey.
Pets
For Tenters
Flashlight and/or Headlamp
Tent with all Gear
Including Rainfly and Tarp(s) with Rope, Warm Sleeping Bag, Pillow(s), Blankets.
Towel(s)
Natural Mosquito/Tick repellent spray
Alarm clock
Battery-operated.
Additional Helpful Information
Towels, sheets, and blankets are provided.
There are laundry facilities, and you will be provided with detergent and $30 in quarters for washing and drying.
There is a library
However, a $20 cash deposit is required when you check out books. You can retrieve your deposit when you return the books.
There is no ATM available on the property
However, there are gift shops and a cafe that accept credit cards.
The Ashram offers computers for your use in both the LYT Lounge and the Library.
In consideration of program participants
Guests and Ashramites who may have allergies or who may be sensitive, we ask that you do not wear perfume or fragrances during your stay.
Cell phones may not be used in any of the buildings nor on the lawn between Sivananda Hall and the dorms.
Cell phones may be used for phone calls at the far ends of the parking lots and at the phone booths to ensure that your conversations do not disturb others.
Accommodations
Clean and simple rooms that accommodate up to three people.
Centrally heated and air-conditioned dormitories.
No single rooms are available.
Camping is available from March 15th to December 1st. Please bring your own tent and gear
Limited supply is available.
Children and pets are not allowed during the program.
Diet
3 organic vegetarian meals per day: no meat, poultry, fish, eggs.
Organic salad bar
Vegan and gluten-free options are available.
Food may contain traces of gluten, peanuts, and other allergens.
Some of our produce is grown on the Organic Yogaville Farm
Support Staff Program
3 days – 6 weeks. Dive into sadhana (spiritual practice) while volunteering at the Ashram.
Support Staff is a residential Integral Yoga program.
It allows you to immerse yourself in Ashram life while practicing sadhana and karma yoga.
This program is for those who are enjoying their spiritual journey and wanting to reconnect with the Yogaville community.
Features
Dates – Flexible
Duration
3 nights minimum stay.
3 organic vegetarian meals per day
Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced.
Tuition
Free if serving full-time (around 30 hours per week).
Accommodation
Dorm (two or tree people per room) or camping – no children or pets.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
The program is open to those who had completed the 28-day Living Yoga Training (LYT) or the Integral Yoga Teacher Training at Yogaville.
We study and practice the following yogic paths:
Raja Yoga
Balance and control of the mind through ethical practices and meditation.
Jnana Yoga
The path of knowledge and self-inquiry.
Karma Yoga
Action through selfless service without attachment to the results of the action.
Bhakti Yoga
The path of loving devotion, through chanting, ritual, and service.
Hatha Yoga
Asana (postures), pranayama (breath control), and deep relaxation.
Typical Sadhana
Morning Meditations
Sessions per week: 5 to 7.
Afternoon or Evening Meditations
Sessions per week: 5 to 14.
Group Hatha Yoga
Sessions per week: 5 to 14.
Yoga Philosophy Classes
Sessions per week: 1.
Satsang (community gathering)
Sessions per week: 1.
Ashram Yogi Programs
Summary
An opportunity to practice Integral Yoga and volunteer at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville. Ashram Yogi programs are for seekers who are enjoying their spiritual journey and want to go deeper into the Integral Yoga teachings and practices.
Features
Date – Flexible
Duration
2 months or more.
3 organic vegetarian meals per day
Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced.
Tuition
Free if serving full-time (around 30 hours per week).
Accommodation
Dorm (two people per room) or camping - no children or pets.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
The program is open to those who had completed the 28-day Living Yoga Training (LYT) or the Integral Yoga Teacher Training at Yogaville.
We study and practice the following Yogic approaches
Hatha Yoga
Asana (postures), pranayama (breath control), and deep relaxation.
Raja Yoga
Balance and control of the mind through ethical practices and meditation.
Karma Yoga
Action through selfless service without attachment to the results of the action.
Jnana Yoga
The path of knowledge and self-inquiry.
Bhakti Yoga
The path of loving devotion, through chanting, ritual, and service.
Weekly sadhana (spiritual practice)
Morning Meditations
Sessions per week: 5 to 7.
Afternoon or Evening Meditations
Sessions per week: 5 to 14.
Group Hatha Yoga
Sessions per week: 5 to 14.
Yoga Philosophy Classes
Sessions per week: 1.
Satsang (community gathering)
Sessions per week: 1.
Organic Farming
Learn farming basics such as crop planning, seed starting, transplanting, soil preparation, irrigation techniques, handling row covers, trellising, and insect control techniques.
Hands-on work including planting, weeding, mulching, composting, and harvesting.
Purnima Sadhana: Full Moon Yoga Practices – Online
With Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT. April 26 - June 24, 2021. Date & Time Details: Live sessions with Satya, Monday, Apr. 26; Wednesday, May 26; Thursday, Jun. 24 (9–10:30 am). Tuition: $108 – Program Price. Registration: Please register by 9 am on Apr. 26. Monday, April 26; Wednesday, May 26; Thursday, June 24
Come together online for three Full Moon Day Yoga practices led by Satya Greenstone, senior disciple of Sri Swami Satchidananda.
According to the philosophy upon which Yoga is based, there is a close relationship with the Cosmic Nature (macrocosm) and you, the individual (microcosm).
What exists in the vast Nature has a corresponding interconnection with its counterpart in the body
The outer planetary orb, the moon, is closely associated with our internal moon. The moon within is called the mind. As the moon cycles between it's waxing and waning phases, so does our mental condition. When the moon is full (called Purnima or Poornima), whatever the mind experiences is intensified. It is because of this intensification the yogis recommend that full moon days be spent with an elevated mind in spiritual pursuits. The mind should not indulge in negative or harmful thinking. All our positive thoughts, mantras, and prayers will be magnified.
The full moon day is the perfect time to send peaceful, loving thoughts to the entire world.
Swami Satchidananda
"The moon has a direct influence on the mind. On the Full moon day the mind gets magnified. Whatever you want to do, if you do it on a full moon day, it brings better results. That is the reason why on a full moon day you should be careful about what you are doing."
Live sessions with Satya at 9–10:30 am ET on Monday, April 26, Wednesday, May 26, and Thursday, June 24.
You will have access to the video recordings for 8 weeks after the program ends, until August 19.
In addition, you will have access to the Ashram's Live Hatha Yoga classes at 5 pm ET and access to an online social community to connect and communicate with other participants about this course.
Full moon practice includes:
Surya Namaskar (sun salutation) with mantras: Honoring the source of Light
Chandra Namaskaram (moon salutation) with mantras: Honoring the pure reflection of that Light
Deep Relaxation: Assimilating the benefits of the practice and reducing stress
Pranayama (breathing practices): Energizing and balancing the mind
Gayatri Mantra: Repetition of the ancient Vedic mantra for enlightenment—the Light of wisdom
Meditation: Experiencing the Light
Full Moon Days
April 26, Monday: Pink Full Moon
May 26, Wednesday: Flower Full Moon
June 24, Thursday: Strawberry Full Moon
If you can't attend all three Full Moon Yoga practices, you can also sign up for an individual Full Moon Yoga session.
Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities
Yoga Alliance (YA)
Approximately 4.5 contact hours for all 3 sessions. You can input your contact hours using your YA login information.
Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA)
can provide you a CE certificate with your program's total contact hours for a $10 fee (free for IYTA members.) For more information, email ce@iyta.org.
Live Event
The main program sessions are live and all sessions are in ET.
The live sessions will be recorded and posted to the Online Programs access page if you are unable to join us live for that session.
Recordings are usually posted within one day and are available to program participants and presenter(s) only.
You're welcome to turn off your camera if you don't wish your image to be recorded.
You will have access to the video recordings for 8 weeks after the program ends.
Testimonials
Dawn Majorie
Satya's years of practice of Integral Yoga shine through her instruction. She is generous in sharing her experience. Satya listens deeply to questions and answers with compassion and light hearted humor.
Jeanine Ten Broeck
Satya has deep and thorough knowledge of the complete practice of Yoga, and makes it accessible.
Presenter
Satya Greenstone, E-Ryt 500, C-Iayt
Satya Greenstone has been a student of Sri Swami Satchidananda since 1971. She has shared the teachings of Integral Yoga® in many diverse settings with students of all ages and backgrounds and combines a natural, practical, down-to-earth approach to Yoga with a gentle humor. Since 1999 she has been a primary teacher for the 200-hour and the Intermediate Integral Yoga Teacher Training programs. While serving as teacher training coordinator, she helped to develop and teach the first Gentle Yoga Teacher Training program. She has also developed and currently teaches training programs in Restorative Yoga, Adaptive Yoga, and Yoga and Meditation.
Give Peace a Chance: 11-Day Meditation Reboot – Online
With Swami Divyananda Ma, E-RYT 500. MAY 7 - 17, 2021. Date & Time Details: Live lecture and meditation sessions with Swami Divyananda (May 7–17, 2021 6:45–7:30 pm - ET each day; plus Q&A sessions on May 11 and May 17 at 6:45–8:15 pm ET). Tuition: $125 – Program Price. Registration: Please register by 5 pm on May 7. Lifetime Access: Lifetime access to this course is available for a $25 fee.
Nothing sweetens life so much as a meditation practice.
Join Swami Divyananda for a meditation reboot, with eleven days of practice progressing from 15 minutes of silent meditation on the first day to 45 on the last day. Time will also be devoted to the inspirations, instructions, and principles which put us firmly on the pathway to peace.
Beginners are welcome to this online workshop.
For those who are new to meditation, concurrent sessions will be offered for the first 3 days to provide basic instruction and offer support. These beginner sessions will be led by Brother Arjavan.
Whether you are brand-new to meditation or experienced-but-struggling, these sessions will address your needs and give you the tools and support to sustain and advance a meditation practice.
During this online meditation program
You will have access to live lecture and meditation sessions with Swami Divyananda at 6:45–7:30 pm ET each day, plus Q&A sessions on May 11 and May 17 (sessions on these two days will be at 6:45–8:15 pm ET).
You will have access to the video recordings for 8 weeks after the program ends, until July 12.
In addition, you will have access to the Ashram's Live Hatha Yoga classes at 5 pm ET, recorded Ashram meditations, and inspiring talks with Sri Swami Satchidananda.
You will also have access to an online social community to connect and communicate with other participants about this course.
Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities
Yoga Alliance (YA)
Approximately 9 contact hours. You can input your contact hours using your YA login information.
Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA)
Can provide you a CE certificate with your program's total contact hours for a $10 fee (free for IYTA members.) For more information, email ce@iyta.org.
Live Event
The main program sessions are live and all sessions are in ET.
The live sessions will be recorded and posted to the Online Programs access page if you are unable to join us live for that session
Recordings are usually posted within one day and are available to program participants and presenter(s) only.
You're welcome to turn off your camera if you don't wish your image to be recorded.
You will have access to the video recordings for 8 weeks after the program ends.
Testimonials
Sylvia Villarreal
Sri Divyananda Ma is a master teacher and guide who walks alongside her students through the practice of meditation in a passionate yet gentle and heartfelt manner. She imparts her knowledge and wisdom about the benefits and relevance of meditation in our everyday lives through storytelling, ancient teachings, scientific information, and her own personal experiences. The format is easy to follow and allows for flexibility. Indeed, this has been one of the best meditation courses I have ever experienced.
Linda Carder
Swami Divyananda has a natural teaching style that comes from genuineness, love, and respect for her students. I felt accepted and understood at the level that I am currently experiencing. Her encouragement helped me settle in more consistently into my practice and go from here with confidence.
Tanja Prakasha
This program is extremely helpful to deepen your meditation practice. The presenter is very warm and caring. An Excellent experience.
Margaret Ralph
Sw. Divyananda Ma is a stellar master teacher. Her guidance through the sessions of the course were strong and steady in creating a stronger foundation for my practice.
Presenter
Swami Divyananda Ma, E-RYT 500
Swami Divyananda Ma, E-RYT 500, has had a wealth of experience teaching Integral Yoga around the world since 1973. She has taught at corporations, universities, the Commonwealth Cancer Center, and for the Dr. Dean Ornish Reversing Heart Disease programs. She has also served as one of Integral Yoga's Basic Hatha teacher trainers. Swami Divyananda Ma took monastic vows in 1975 from the great saint and yogi, Sri Swami Satchidananda. Over the years she has served as the director of the Integral Yoga Institutes in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and as Ashram Manager at Yogaville. She also served for ten years as the director of the Integral Yoga Institute in Coimbatore, India; this immersion into the South Indian culture has given depth to her understanding and practice of Yoga. Now an itinerant monk, Swami Divyananda is constantly "on the road." She leads the annual Sacred India Tours to sacred sites in India in addition to international Yoga retreats and trainings. See more at sacredindiatours.org
Optimize Your Health – Online
With Margabandhu Martarano, E-RYT 500, B.A. Date & Time Details: MAY 15 - 16, 2021 (Live sessions with Margabandhu - Saturday, May 15: 9:30–11:30 am and 2–4 pm; Sunday, May 16: 9:30–11:30 am). Tuition: $120 – Program Price. Registration: Please register by 5 pm on May 14. Lifetime Access: Lifetime access to this course is available for a $25 fee.
Yoga practice has numerous benefits for both body and mind
These benefits are especially advantageous now, during a time when our mental, emotional, and physical well-being is challenged by a pandemic.
Join Margabandhu Martarano, senior Integral Yoga teacher, to learn and practice Yoga techniques that will boost the immune system and support optimum health and well-being.
In this online workshop, you will be guided through experiential practices of Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation) and pranayama (breathing exercises).
Additionally, discover how to strengthen the immune system with a healthy diet and asanas (postures).
Live sessions with Margabandhu on Saturday at 9:30–11:30 am and 2–4 pm, and Sunday at 9:30–11:30 am ET.
You will have access to the video recordings for 8 weeks after the program ends, until July 11.
In addition, you will have access to the Ashram's Live Hatha Yoga classes at 5 pm ET, recorded Ashram meditations, and inspiring talks with Sri Swami Satchidananda.
You will also have access to an online social community to connect and communicate with other participants about this course.
Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities
Yoga Alliance (YA)
Approximately 6 contact hours. You can input your contact hours using your YA login information.
Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA)
Can provide you a CE certificate with your program's total contact hours for a $10 fee (free for IYTA members.) For more information, email ce@iyta.org.
Testimonials
Maria Puente-Duany
Margabandhu is a skilled practitioner and instructor. He gave a wealth of information during the class. There was so much good content it will take me a while to unpack it all and use it in my practice.
Gerald L.
Margabandhu Martarano [is a] sincere professional who offers a knowledgeable approach combining Yoga and natural medicine to improve one's well-being.
Live Event
Live Event
The main program sessions are live and all sessions are in ET. The live sessions will be recorded and posted to the Online Programs access page if you are unable to join us live for that session. Recordings* are usually posted within one day and are available to program participants and presenter(s) only. You're welcome to turn off your camera if you don't wish your image to be recorded. You will have access to the video recordings for 8 weeks after the program ends.
Presenter
Margabandhu Martarano, E-RYT 500, B.A.
Margabandhu has served as director of the New Jersey Integral Yoga® Institute for 50 years. Margabandhu is a senior certified Integral Yoga instructor, proficient in all aspects of Yoga. He has a B.A. in education, is a master herbalist, and is certified in therapeutic acupressure massage and reflexology. Margabandhu is also the director of the Well Being Center in Verona, NJ, a holistic center specializing in all aspects of health and healing. He is the co-creator of the Yoga for Autism teacher training.
Yoga Therapy Essentials – Online
with Loren M. Fishman, M.D., B.Phil. (Oxon.) May 21 - 23, 2021. Book now and get $25.00 off listed price. Offer valid until May 1, 2021. Date & Time Details: Live sessions with Dr. Fishman and Liz Larson Friday, May 21 (7–9 pm), Saturday, May 22 (9:30–11:30 am and 2:30–4:30 pm), Sunday, May 23 (9:30–11:30 am and 2:30–4:30 pm). Tuition: $250 – Program Price. Registration: Please register by 5 pm on May 21. Lifetime Access: Lifetime access to this course is available for a $25 fee.
Join Dr. Loren Fishman, an Expert In Integrative Medicine And Yoga, To Learn How To Address Common Health Concerns with Yoga
In Western medicine, many health problems are treated primarily with surgery or medicine. However, Yoga, when practiced correctly, is an alternative that will benefit the practitioner and do no harm.
Each Session In This Online Workshop Will Focus on a Different Health Issue: Scoliosis, Rotator Cuff Tears, Weight Loss, Insomnia, And Anxiety/Shortness of Breath.
Whether You Are Seeking To Address Your Own Health Concerns or Would like To Prepare Yourself To Help Others In a Wide Variety of Ways
This workshop will provide you with the knowledge and skills to do so.
Live Sessions with Dr. Fishman And Liz Larson on Friday At 7–9 Pm, And Saturday And Sunday At 9:30–11:30 Am And 2:30–4:30 Pm Et.
You Will Have Access To the Video Recordings for 8 Weeks after the Program Ends, until July 18.
In Addition, You Will Have Access To the Ashram's Live Hatha Yoga Classes At 5 Pm Et
Recorded Ashram meditations, and inspiring talks with Sri Swami Satchidananda. You will also have access to an online social community to connect and communicate with other participants about this course.
Dr. Fishman's Assistant, Liz Larson, Ryt 200, Is a Precise And Intuitive Teacher Who Has Worked with Dr. Fishman for 5 Years.
Topics
Scoliosis
Fri 7–9 pm. Learn thrice-proven poses to straighten spines in children and adults. You will learn how to do the poses appropriate for your curve (s) and then do them every day at least once. This practice will take less than 5 minutes a day.
Rotator Cuff Tear
Saturday 9:30–11:30 am. Learn a single maneuver that, according to Dr. Fishman's recently completed 200-patient NIH study, solidly reduces the pain and disability of rotator cuff tear, often on the first day, and almost invariably within 10 days.
Weight Loss
Saturday 2:30–4:30 pm. Dr. Fishman's book Yoga for Weight Loss, (W.W. Norton, 2021) outlines three scientifically proven methods by which Yoga will help you and your students lose weight and keep it off. This session will show you how and when to use the proper Yoga techniques.
Insomnia
Sunday 9:30–11:30 am. Sleep is a physiologically orchestrated series of central nervous system activities. All creatures sleep. Insomnia is perhaps the greatest public health issue of our century. Medicines will knock you out, but they do not help you sleep. Learn Yoga sequences, used for almost half a century, that are effective more than 85% of the time in helping with insomnia.
Anxiety And Shortness of Breath
Sunday 2:30–4:30 pm. Covid-19 has brought agoraphobia and other near-panic reactions to what were once commonplace things. Like sleeplessness, anxiety and the respiratory reactions it promotes are harmful in themselves and bring greater dangers in their wake. Yoga has long been a satisfying and complete answer.
Live Event
The Main Program Sessions Are Live And All Sessions Are In Et.
Attendance Is Required during All Live Sessions for Certification, And Cameras Kept On.
The Live Sessions Will Be Recorded And Posted To the Online Programs Access Page If You Wish To Review any Sessions.
Recordings are usually posted within one day and are available to program participants and presenter(s) only.
You Will Have Access To the Video Recordings for 8 Weeks after the Program Ends.
Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities
Yoga Alliance (YA)
Approximately 10 contact hours. You can input your contact hours using your YA login information.
Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA)
Can provide you a CE certificate with your program's total contact hours for a $10 fee (free for IYTA members.) For more information, email ce@iyta.org.
Testimonials
Jeannie McCarron
You won't regret taking a class with Dr. Fishman. It will be one of your best classes ever.
Reba
Dr. Fishman's love for Yoga as well as his clear, knowledgeable presentation of difficult facts is invaluable
Judith Ellis
Loren Fishman is a kind, knowledgeable and well-organized teacher. He presents material on the anatomy of Yoga that can rarely be found elsewhere.
Mary Pegues
This is the second webinar I have taken with Dr. Fishman. He has not disappointed. His knowledge knows no bounds. His background lends itself to Western and Eastern thought on health which he melds together beautifully.
Claire Ervin Lee
Dr. Fishman is one of the few medical practitioners who does not use drugs as a first option for osteoporosis. He provides alternatives that will benefit the practitioner, and do no harm.
Presenter
Loren M. Fishman, M.D., B.phil. (Oxon.)
Dr. Fishman is Medical Director of Manhattan Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in New York City, author of ten books and more than 90 academic articles, and a world-recognized pioneer in the use of Yoga in medical conditions and the treatment of lower back pain and piriformis syndrome. He spent three years in India before going to medical school and has used Yoga to reverse the deficits of rotator cuff syndrome, straighten the scoliotic spine, actually strengthen osteoporotic bones, and aid in medical conditions as diverse as insomnia, obesity, and restless leg syndrome. Other non-surgical interventions relieve plantar fasciitis, arrest the development of bunions, and retard the progress of arthritis and multiple sclerosis. In addition to his private practice, Manhattan Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, he is Associate Editor of Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, on the staff at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, and a past president of the New York Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Fishman has an advanced degree in Philosophy from Oxford University. He has conducted clinical trials on the efficacy of physical therapy and two types of botulinum neurotoxin and has also been a specialist in electrodiagnosis of entrapment syndromes, radiculopathies and sciatica for over 25 years. In addition, he has worked with artificial intelligence and machine learning to predict the trajectory and end-points of inpatient recovery in order to properly gauge hospital length of stay and reduce readmissions.
Purnima Sadhana: Flower Full Moon Yoga – Online
With Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT. May 26, 2021. Date & Time Details: Live session with Satya, Wednesday, May 26 (9–10:30 am). Tuition: $40.00 – Program Price. Registration: Please register by 9 am on May 26.
Come together online for a Full Moon Day Yoga practice led by Satya Greenstone, senior disciple of Sri Swami Satchidananda.
According to the philosophy upon which Yoga is based, there is a close relationship with the Cosmic Nature (macrocosm) and you, the individual (microcosm).
What exists in the vast Nature has a corresponding interconnection with its counterpart in the body.
he outer planetary orb, the moon, is closely associated with our internal moon. The moon within is called the mind. As the moon cycles between its waxing and waning phases, so does our mental condition. When the moon is full (called Purnima or Poornima), whatever the mind experiences is intensified. It is because of this intensification the yogis recommend that full moon days be spent with an elevated mind in spiritual pursuits. The mind should not indulge in negative or harmful thinking. All our positive thoughts, mantras, and prayers will be magnified.
The full moon day is the perfect time to send peaceful, loving thoughts to the entire world.
Swami Satchidananda
The moon has a direct influence on the mind. On the Full moon day, the mind gets magnified. Whatever you want to do, if you do it on a full moon day, it brings better results. That is the reason why on a full moon day you should be careful about what you are doing.
Live session with Satya on Wednesday at 9–10:30 am ET.
You will have access to the video recordings for 28 days after the program ends, until June 24.
In addition, you will have access to the Ashram's Live Hatha Yoga classes at 5 pm ET and access to an online social community to connect and communicate with other participants about this course.
Full moon practices include
Surya Namaskar (sun salutation) with mantras: Honoring the source of Light
Chandra Namaskaram (moon salutation) with mantras: Honoring the pure reflection of that Light
Deep Relaxation: Assimilating the benefits of the practice and reducing stress
Pranayama (breathing practices): Energizing and balancing the mind
Gayatri Mantra: Repetition of the ancient Vedic mantra for enlightenment—the Light of wisdom
Meditation: Experiencing the Light
Full Moon Offerings
April 26, Monday: Pink Full Moon
May 26, Wednesday: Flower Full Moon (this session)
June 24, Thursday: Strawberry Full Moon
You can also sign up for all three Full Moon Yoga practices here.
Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities
Yoga Alliance (YA)
Approximately 1.5 contact hours. You can input your contact hours using your YA login information.
Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA)
Can provide you a CE certificate with your program's total contact hours for a $10 fee (free for IYTA members.) For more information, email ce@iyta.org.
Live Event
The main program sessions are live and all sessions are in ET.
The live sessions will be recorded and posted to the Online Programs access page if you are unable to join us live for that session
Recordings are usually posted within one day and are available to program participants and presenter(s) only
You're welcome to turn off your camera if you don't wish your image to be recorded
You will have access to the video recordings for 8 weeks after the program ends
Testimonials
Dawn Majorie
Satya's years of practice of Integral Yoga shine through her instruction. She is generous in sharing her experience. Satya listens deeply to questions and answers with compassion and light hearted humor.
Donna Sturm
Satya Greenstone has great depth of experience and knowledge. She brings it to every pose she teaches, and provides a variety of approaches to make each pose accessible to anyone. She also provides an abundance of supportive material to underpin the lessons. I would unhesitatingly recommend any class she teaches.
Presenter
Satya Greenstone, E-Ryt 500, C-Iayt
Satya Greenstone has been a student of Sri Swami Satchidananda since 1971. She has shared the teachings of Integral Yoga® in many diverse settings with students of all ages and backgrounds and combines a natural, practical, down-to-earth approach to Yoga with a gentle humor. Since 1999 she has been a primary teacher for the 200-hour and the Intermediate Integral Yoga Teacher Training programs. While serving as teacher training coordinator, she helped to develop and teach the first Gentle Yoga Teacher Training program. She has also developed and currently teaches training programs in Restorative Yoga, Adaptive Yoga, and Yoga and Meditation for Children. In 2005, she received certification in Therapeutic Yoga and is currently certified by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). She also is certified in Yoga for the Heart. In June 2019, she received certification for teaching Yoga for Osteoporosis from Dr. Loren Fishman. She gently adapts the Yoga practices to individual needs and always finds a way to encourage and inspire her students who soon recognize that, for her, Yoga is an experience, not a subject for academic study. First and foremost she is a yogini, and her teaching is an extension of the experience gained from her Yoga practice. Satya exudes the joy and exemplifies the benefits that come from living the yogic lifestyle and she shares that joy and those benefits with her students. Always thankful to her Guru Swami Satchidananda, Satya believes that he has created the perfect environment in which to practice Yoga and experience the peace of one's true nature. It is that personal recognition of one's true Self that she tries to facilitate in every program.
Yoga of Devotion with Krishna Das – Online
With Krishna Das. May 29 - 30, 2021. Date & Time Details: Live sessions with Krishna Das, Saturday, May 29 (2–4 pm and 8–9:30 pm); Sunday, May 30 (2–4 pm and 8–9:30 pm). Live lectures with senior Integral Yoga teachers on Saturday and Sunday mornings - Times TBD. Tuition: $140 – Program Price. Registration: Please register by 5 pm on May 28. Financial Aid: Financial Aid is available. Fill out and return the form below to arc@yogaville.org. Finanical Aid Application for Online Workshop. Lifetime Access: Lifetime access to this course is available for a $25 fee.
Join world-renowned musician Krishna Das in an online workshop filled with kirtan (chanting of sacred sounds).
In this special concert and kirtan workshop, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in chanting holy mantras with the Grammy-nominated "rockstar of Yoga."
Krishna Das takes time to share insights that he has gained on the spiritual path and to tell stories of his experiences in India.
Join us each afternoon from 2–4 pm ET for interactive discussions with Krishna Das, including questions and answers from participants, to elevate your mind, relax your body, and open your heart!
In the evening, experience a live concert with Krishna Das from 8–9:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday
where he will guide you in ancient chants, making the practice of chanting Divine mantras exciting and simple. A personable, down-to-earth presenter, he's gifted at dispelling any beginner's hesitation or fear and guiding everyone into lively, responsive chanting.
Participants are also invited to join inspirational live morning lectures with senior Integral Yoga teachers.
Live sessions with Krishna Das on Saturday and Sunday at 2–4 pm and 8–9:30 pm ET, as well as live lectures with senior Integral Yoga teachers on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
You will have access to the video recordings for 8 weeks after the program ends, until July 25.
In addition, you will have access to the Ashram's Live Hatha Yoga classes at 5 pm ET, recorded Ashram meditations, and inspiring talks with Sri Swami Satchidananda.
You will also have access to an online social community to connect and communicate with other participants about this course.
Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities
Yoga Alliance (YA)
Approximately 10 contact hours. You can input your contact hours using your YA login information.
Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA)
can provide you a CE certificate with your program's total contact hours for a $10 fee (free for IYTA members.) For more information, email ce@iyta.org.
Live Event
The main program sessions are live and all sessions are in ET.
The live sessions will be recorded and posted to the Online Programs access page if you are unable to join us live for that session.
Recordings are usually posted within one day and are available to program participants and presenter(s) only.
You're welcome to turn off your camera if you don't wish your image to be recorded.
You will have access to the video recordings for 8 weeks after the program ends.
Testimonials
Lalita Lynn Taylor
KD is the perfect combination of compassion, insight, humor and truth-telling.
Elizabeth Wasserman
KD is a master at sharing big things in a simple way and being kind and patient with all our questions. Of course, the chanting was beautiful, sacred, and so healing, especially right now.
Katherine Kasey Conklin
My heart is overflowing with love. My deepest gratitude.
Melissa Amory
The whole weekend — the talks, the sessions with KD, the life yoga practices, all of it got me back in touch with my practice that had fallen away with the closing of my yoga studio. KD knows what he is talking about! It was my first experience with him (outside of recorded music) and it was neat to just hang out with him and listen to his stories and explanations. This online retreat helped me reconnect with my personal practice and expand it at home.
Kate Doran
KD is a master storyteller. He is authentic and speaks from his heart and tells it like it is. He is transmitting the teachings of the ancient masters in a simple, easy to understand way.
Maria Puente-Duany
KD is my favorite. His kirtans are fresh and contemporary, but they still have a traditional flavor. It makes me happy to listen to him, and to sing along. Krishna Das has a fresh, contemporary take on Kirtan that retains a warm, traditional flavor. He is also a down to earth and accessible teacher. It was a treat to get to ask him questions, and to listen to his answers to other people's questions. It is always a treat to hear him play and sing.
Presenter
Krishna Das
Krishna Das has been called Yoga's "rock star," layering traditional kirtan with instantly accessible melodies and modern instrumentation. With a remarkably soulful voice that touches the deepest chord in even the most casual listener, Krishna Das—known to friends, family, and fans simply as KD—has taken the call-and-response chanting out of Yoga centers and into concert halls, becoming a worldwide icon and the best-selling Western chant artist of all time. His album, Live Ananda, (released January 2012) was nominated for a Grammy in the Best New Age album category. KD spent the late 60's traveling across the country as a student of.
Purnima Sadhana: Full Moon Yoga Practices – Online
With Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT. April 26 - June 24, 2021. Date & Time Details: Live sessions with Satya, Monday, Apr. 26; Wednesday, May 26; Thursday, Jun. 24 (9–10:30 am). Tuition: $108 – Program Price. Registration: Please register by 9 am on Apr. 26. Monday, April 26; Wednesday, May 26; Thursday, June 24
Come together online for three Full Moon Day Yoga practices led by Satya Greenstone, senior disciple of Sri Swami Satchidananda.
According to the philosophy upon which Yoga is based, there is a close relationship with the Cosmic Nature (macrocosm) and you, the individual (microcosm).
What exists in the vast Nature has a corresponding interconnection with its counterpart in the body
The outer planetary orb, the moon, is closely associated with our internal moon. The moon within is called the mind. As the moon cycles between it's waxing and waning phases, so does our mental condition. When the moon is full (called Purnima or Poornima), whatever the mind experiences is intensified. It is because of this intensification the yogis recommend that full moon days be spent with an elevated mind in spiritual pursuits. The mind should not indulge in negative or harmful thinking. All our positive thoughts, mantras, and prayers will be magnified.
The full moon day is the perfect time to send peaceful, loving thoughts to the entire world.
Swami Satchidananda
"The moon has a direct influence on the mind. On the Full moon day the mind gets magnified. Whatever you want to do, if you do it on a full moon day, it brings better results. That is the reason why on a full moon day you should be careful about what you are doing."
Live sessions with Satya at 9–10:30 am ET on Monday, April 26, Wednesday, May 26, and Thursday, June 24.
You will have access to the video recordings for 8 weeks after the program ends, until August 19.
In addition, you will have access to the Ashram's Live Hatha Yoga classes at 5 pm ET and access to an online social community to connect and communicate with other participants about this course.
Full moon practice includes:
Surya Namaskar (sun salutation) with mantras: Honoring the source of Light
Chandra Namaskaram (moon salutation) with mantras: Honoring the pure reflection of that Light
Deep Relaxation: Assimilating the benefits of the practice and reducing stress
Pranayama (breathing practices): Energizing and balancing the mind
Gayatri Mantra: Repetition of the ancient Vedic mantra for enlightenment—the Light of wisdom
Meditation: Experiencing the Light
Full Moon Days
April 26, Monday: Pink Full Moon
May 26, Wednesday: Flower Full Moon
June 24, Thursday: Strawberry Full Moon
If you can't attend all three Full Moon Yoga practices, you can also sign up for an individual Full Moon Yoga session.
Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities
Yoga Alliance (YA)
Approximately 4.5 contact hours for all 3 sessions. You can input your contact hours using your YA login information.
Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA)
can provide you a CE certificate with your program's total contact hours for a $10 fee (free for IYTA members.) For more information, email ce@iyta.org.
Live Event
The main program sessions are live and all sessions are in ET.
The live sessions will be recorded and posted to the Online Programs access page if you are unable to join us live for that session.
Recordings are usually posted within one day and are available to program participants and presenter(s) only.
You're welcome to turn off your camera if you don't wish your image to be recorded.
You will have access to the video recordings for 8 weeks after the program ends.
Testimonials
Dawn Majorie
Satya's years of practice of Integral Yoga shine through her instruction. She is generous in sharing her experience. Satya listens deeply to questions and answers with compassion and light hearted humor.
Jeanine Ten Broeck
Satya has deep and thorough knowledge of the complete practice of Yoga, and makes it accessible.
Presenter
Satya Greenstone, E-Ryt 500, C-Iayt
Satya Greenstone has been a student of Sri Swami Satchidananda since 1971. She has shared the teachings of Integral Yoga® in many diverse settings with students of all ages and backgrounds and combines a natural, practical, down-to-earth approach to Yoga with a gentle humor. Since 1999 she has been a primary teacher for the 200-hour and the Intermediate Integral Yoga Teacher Training programs. While serving as teacher training coordinator, she helped to develop and teach the first Gentle Yoga Teacher Training program. She has also developed and currently teaches training programs in Restorative Yoga, Adaptive Yoga, and Yoga and Meditation.
Basics of Ayurveda – Online
With Durga Leela, E-RYT 500. JUNE 3 - 15, 2021. Date & Time Details: Live sessions with Durga Leela on: Weekdays (Mon.–Fri. except Wed. 6/9) at 6–9 pm; Weekends (Sat. and Sun.) at 11:30 am–2:30 pm and 4–7 pm; Q&A session/reunion on Wednesday, August 11 at 7–9 pm. Tuition: $995 – Program Price. Registration: Please register by 5 pm on Jun. 3. June 3–15 and Q&A on Aug. 11.
For everyone, especially Yoga teachers, therapists, and health professionals
Basics of Yoga and Ayurveda
Online provides a holistic model of Yoga therapy based upon Ayurveda, the medical aspect of the Yoga tradition.
Modern practitioners have tried to create therapies based on Yoga, but, until now, these therapies have not included Ayurveda or were restricted to asana (postures) only.
Such models are limited, as they do not reflect the complete Yoga tradition or the Ayurvedic components of Yoga philosophy and psychology.
Yoga and Ayurveda are sister sciences for healing and transformation throughout all levels of our being
Ayurveda focuses on the treatment (chikitsa) of the body and mind, while the goal of Yoga is self-development and realization.
Ayurveda is recognized as one of the most important systems of mind-body medicine, and its popularity is spreading in the west.
This foundational online course will introduce you to Ayurvedic concepts and language.
The weekend workshop, Intro to Ayurveda – Online on June 3–6, 2021, is part of this course.
If circumstances prevent you from taking the entire course, you have the option to register for the weekend workshop.
Sessions in eastern standard time (EST).
You will have access to the video recordings for 12 months after the program ends, until August 11, 2022.
In addition, you will have access to the Ashram's Live Hatha Yoga classes at 5 pm ET, recorded Ashram meditations, and inspiring talks with Sri Swami Satchidananda.
You will also have access to an online social community to connect and communicate with other participants about this course.
Topics of study include:
Philosophy of Ayurveda
Fundamental Ayurvedic qualities of the universe
three gunas, five elements, and three doshas
Constitutional examination and mental nature
Live sessions with Durga Leela on:
Weekdays (Mon.–Fri. except Wed. 6/9) at 6–9 pm
Weekends (Sat. and Sun.) at 11:30 am–2:30 pm and 4–7 pm
Q&A session/reunion on Wednesday, August 11 at 7–9 pm
Training Information
Prerequisites
The course is designed for students of all kinds. There is no required medical background for those wishing to take the course. You may already have a background in Yoga, such as gained by graduates of our TT or some kind of previous Yoga training.
Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities
Yoga Alliance (YA)
Approximately 50 contact hours.
Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA)
can provide you a CE certificate with your program's total contact hours for a $10 fee (free for IYTA members.) For more information, email ce@iyta.org.
Integral Yoga 300-hour
50 hours towards RYT 500 designation.
Yoga Therapy
This is one of the required modules to become certified as an Integral Yoga Therapist. Healthcare and Related Disciplines: Although CMEs are not offered, a certificate documenting CE hours may be available for your discipline. Please email ce@iyta.org for details.
Attendance
Attendance is required for at least 50% of the live sessions for certification.
Live Event
The main program sessions are live and all sessions are in ET.
Attendance is required during at least 50% of the Live sessions for certification. The live sessions will be recorded and posted to the Online Programs access page if you wish to review any sessions.
Recordings are usually posted within one day and are available to program participants and presenter(s) only.
You will have access to the video recordings for 12 months after the program ends.
Testimonials
Past Participant
Durga Leela is a treasure. She's one of the best instructors I've ever had.
Pat Ramirez
The teacher's knowledge and generosity were outstanding.
Kathleen, 27 years recovery, Ph.D. Psychology
Durga is a true example and knowledgeable. She Rocks!
Maheshwari
Thank you Durga for sharing so much information in such a short time!
Presenter
Durga Leela, E-RYT 500
Durga Leela is a practical, down-to-earth, and to-the-point speaker who has worked on her own path of recovery. Trained in Ayurveda in both the U.S. and India, she is the director of the Ayurveda Programs at the Sivananda Yoga Farm in Grass Valey, CA, and a professional member and conference speaker for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) and International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). Durga has been interviewed for all Recovery 2.0 online conferences. See more at YogaOfRecovery.com
Intro to Ayurveda – Online
With Durga Leela, E-RYT 500. JUNE 3 - 6, 2021. Date & Time Details: Live sessions with Durga, Thursday, Jun. 3 (6–9 pm); Friday, Jun. 4 (6–9 pm); Saturday, Jun. 5 (11:30 am–2:30 pm; 4–7 pm); Sunday, Jun. 6 (11:30 am–2:30 pm; 4–7 pm). Tuition: $380 – Program Price. Registration: Please register by 5 pm on Jun. 3.
Join Durga Leela, founder of Yoga of Recovery®, for an introduction to Ayurveda, the Eastern holistic healing science.
Yoga and Ayurveda are sister sciences for healing and transformation throughout all levels of our being: Ayurveda focuses on the treatment (chikitsa) of the body and mind, while the goal of Yoga is self-development and realization.
Ayurveda is recognized as one of the most important systems of mind-body medicine, and its popularity is spreading in the west.
This foundational online workshop will introduce you to Ayurvedic concepts and language.
This workshop is part of Basics of Ayurveda – Online on June 3–15, 2021, a longer, more in-depth course on Ayurveda.
If you would like to go deeper in your study of a holistic model of Yoga therapy based upon Ayurveda, you have the option to register for the longer course.
Live sessions with Durga on Thursday and Friday at 6–9 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 am–2:30 pm and 4–7 pm ET.
You will have access to the video recordings for 8 weeks after the program ends, until August 1.
In addition, you will have access to the Ashram's Live Hatha Yoga classes at 5 pm ET, recorded Ashram meditations, and inspiring talks with Sri Swami Satchidananda.
Topics of study include:
Philosophy of Ayurveda
Fundamental Ayurvedic qualities of the universe
three gunas, five elements, three doshas, twenty qualities, five sub-doshas, and subtle doshas: prana, tejas, and ojas
Digestion (agni) and elimination (mala)
Constitutional examination and mental nature
Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities
Yoga Alliance (YA)
Approximately 18 contact hours. You can input your contact hours using your YA login information.
Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA)
can provide you a CE certificate with your program's total contact hours for a $10 fee (free for IYTA members.) For more information, email ce@iyta.org.
Live Event
The main program sessions are live and all sessions are in ET.
The live sessions will be recorded and posted to the Online Programs access page if you are unable to join us live for that session.
Recordings are usually posted within one day and are available to program participants and presenter(s) only.
You're welcome to turn off your camera if you don't wish your image to be recorded.
You will have access to the video recordings for 8 weeks after the program ends.
Testimonials
Past Participant
Durga Leela is a treasure. She's one of the best instructors I've ever had.
Pat Ramirez
The teacher's knowledge and generosity were outstanding.
Kathleen, 27 years recovery, Ph.D. Psychology
Durga is a true example and knowledgeable. She Rocks!
Maheshwari
Thank you Durga for sharing so much information in such a short time!
Presenter
Durga Leela, E-RYT 500
Durga Leela is a practical, down-to-earth, and to-the-point speaker who has worked on her own path of recovery. Trained in Ayurveda in both the U.S. and India, she is the director of the Ayurveda Programs at the Sivananda Yoga Farm in Grass Valey, CA, and a professional member and conference speaker for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) and International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). Durga has been interviewed for all Recovery 2.0 online conferences. See more at YogaOfRecovery.com
Yoga for Life – Online
With Gary Kraftsow, M.A., E-RYT 500, C-IAYT. JUNE 3 - 24, 2021. Date & time details: Live sessions with Gary, Thursdays, Jun. 3, 10, 17, and 24 (6–9 pm). Tuition: $295 – program price. Registration: please register by 5 pm on jun. 3. Thursdays: June 3, 10, 17, and 24. Join gary kraftsow, founder of the American viniyoga institute, to explore specific yogic teachings and practices for modern living. This online workshop includes lecture and practice, and will help move you towards optimum health by adapting various yoga practices to your unique condition, needs, and interests. Whether you are a yoga teacher or practitioner, learn to individualize and actualize the process of self-discovery and personal transformation through yoga. In addition, you will have access to the ashram's live hatha yoga classes at 5 pm et and access to an online social community to connect and communicate with other participants about this course.
Session 1: The Relationship with your Spine – June 3
Are you living for your Yoga practice, or using your Yoga practice to help you live your life? Focusing on the spine, we will consider what is essential for creating and maintaining a healthy and integrated structure. Then we will explore how to use breath-centric āsana (posture) as a functional tool to help you move through life with stability and ease.
Session 2: The Relationship with Your Autonomic Nervous System – June 10
Do you ever find yourself fluctuating between fatigue and stress? Would you like to understand how to use your practice to manage your energy? Focusing on the autonomic nervous system, we'll consider how to create and maintain balanced energy throughout the day. Then we'll explore how to use breath-centric āsana (posture) and prāṇāyāma (breathwork) as functional tools to help you move through life with vitality and relaxation.
Session 3: The Relationship with Your Mind – June 17
Do you have clarity about who you are and where you are going? Would you like to deepen your self-understanding and create a life guided by your values and priorities? Focusing on the mind, we will explore issues like choices and life orientation. Then we will explore meditation as a functional tool to help you set a direction for your future and move through life with purpose and grace.
Session 4: The Relationship with your Heart (Tantra) – June 24
Do you recognize that your thoughts, emotions, and behavior mutually influence each other, are provoked by your conditioning, and form the basis of your personality? Would you like to overcome troubling emotions and experience more happiness and love in your life? Come explore Tantric practices as a tool to help transform dysfunctional patterns of thought, mood, and behavior and actualize your highest potential.
Live sessions with Gary on Thursdays at 6–9 pm ET.
You will have access to the video recordings until July 8, 2021, for 2 weeks after the program ends.
Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities
Yoga Alliance (YA)
Approximately 12 contact hours. You can input your contact hours using your YA login information.
Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA)
Can provide you a CE certificate with your program's total contact hours for a $10 fee (free for IYTA members.) For more information, email ce@iyta.org.
Live Event
The main program sessions are live and all sessions are in ET.
The live sessions will be recorded and posted to the Online Programs access page if you are unable to join us live for that session.
Recordings are usually posted within one day and are available to program participants and presenter(s) only.
You will have access to the video recordings for 2 weeks after the program ends.
Testimonials
Wendy Bonvechio
Gary Kraftsow is a gifted instructor full of enthusiasm and knowledge. You feel his passion and he shares his wisdom and personality.
Lynda Barrow
Gary Kraftsow's Yoga is the real deal. I feel the therapeutic effects in my own body and look forward to learning more.
Jyothi Leaf
Gary Kraftsow is an amazing teacher… It was an amazing and profound workshop. I received the key for transformation along with so much more.
Presenter
Gary Kraftsow, M.A., E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
Gary Kraftsow is the founder, director, and senior teacher of the American Viniyoga Institute. He is the author of Yoga for Wellness and Yoga for Transformation as well as the educational DVD series: Viniyoga Therapy for Low Back, Sacrum and Hips; Viniyoga Therapy for Upper Back, Neck and Shoulders; Viniyoga Therapy for Anxiety; and Viniyoga Therapy for Depression. He began his journey as a student, practitioner, teacher, and therapist at age 19 when he traveled to Madras (now Chennai) India, to study. He later received a Viniyoga Special Diploma from Viniyoga International in Paris, France. Gary graduated from Colgate University in 1976 and received his master's degree in psychology and religion from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1983.
Neuroscience, Yoga, and Mindfulness: How Yoga Heals – Online
With M. Mala Cunningham, Ph.D., C-IAYT. Date & Time Details: June 17 - 20, 2021; Live sessions with Mala (Thursday and Friday: 11 am–1 pm and 4–6 pm; Saturday and Sunday: 11 am–2 pm and 4–6 pm). Sliding Scale: Pay what you can afford between $295 and $350. Tuition: $295 to $350 – Program Price. Registration: Please register by 11 am on Jun. 17, 2021.
Neuroscience can explain how and why Yoga works for healing the body, mind, and emotions.
In this online workshop, Dr. Cunningham will share with you some powerful techniques and strategies for increasing healing, happiness, and peace; and conversely, you will learn how to reduce negative emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that tend to take over our lives.
Researchers are now able to understand how Yoga and mindfulness practices can help us to heal, restore vibrancy, and increase resiliency.
Over the last twenty years, research has proven that Yoga and mindfulness techniques can increase empathy, compassion, and optimism, and can significantly reduce negative emotions such as chronic stress, anxiety, and depression. We now know that certain Yoga and mindfulness practices can have a positive impact on our neurobiology and our neuropathways.
These ideas and tools are on the cutting edge of neuroscience and therapy. Come learn about this fascinating new field and discover what neuroscience, Yoga, and mindfulness have to offer you.
Live sessions on Thursday and Friday at 11 am–1 pm and 4–6 pm, on Saturday and Sunday at 11 am–2 pm and 4–6 pm ET.
The schedule includes 18 hours of live sessions plus 8 hours of prerecorded Cognitive, Hatha Yoga, and Pranayama practices with Dr. Mala Cunningham.
Attendance at live sessions is required for certification.
Recordings will be available for review for 8 weeks after the program ends, until Aug. 15.
In addition, you will have access to Ashram's Hatha classes, meditations, and an inspirational talk.
You will also have access to an online social community to connect and communicate with other participants about this course.
Explore and discuss
Scientific ways you can rewire the brain, releasing old patterns and introducing new, healing energy into the body, mind, and emotions
Powerful hands-on healing methods designed to help with emotional balance through their positive impact on anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, stress, and other emotional and mental issues
Established tools for helping with physical healing
Prerequisite
Anyone can take this live online program for their own learning experience.
Those who wish to apply for APD credits are required to complete additional homework and Mala's Neuroscience, Yoga and Mindfulness self-paced course before the live online program.
It costs $196 (not included in the tuition for the live online program).
Continuing Education Opportunities
Yoga Alliance (YA)
Approximately 26 total hours.
Integral Yoga 300-hour
26 hours towards RYT 500 designation.
Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA)
Can provide you a CE certificate with your program's total contact hours for a $10 fee (free for IYTA members.) For more information, email ce@iyta.org.
International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)
Approved Professional Development (APD) course eligible for IAYT continuing education credits. Those taking this program for APD hours/credits will need to complete an additional homework and section of Mala's online self-paced course in order to receive a 45-hour certificate of completion for this course. (It is the students' responsibility to request a certificate of completion and submit all required documents, hours, syllabus, etc. on the IAYT website.)
Live Event
The Main Program Sessions are Live and All Sessions are in Et.
Attendance is required during all Live session for certifications. Students need to keep cameras on (especially if taking for APD). If internet problems, they can let the moderator know. The live sessions will be recorded and posted to the Online Programs access page if you wish to review any sessions.
Recordings are usually posted within one day and are available to program participants and presenter(s) only.
You will have access to the video recordings for 8 weeks after the program ends, until May 9
Testimonials
Mary Carson
All of it was fantastic…Mala was amazing and so is Yogaville.
Past Participant
I particularly enjoyed looking at the relationship between thought, behavior, and yogic healing.
Dan Saint
Mala was absolutely terrific! Great intersection and synthesis of neuroscience with Hinduism science/philosophy!
Presenter
M. Mala Cunningham, Ph.d., C-Iayt
Mala Cunningham is a Counseling Psychologist and Certified Yoga Therapist in Charlottesville, VA. She is an Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia School of Nursing where she teaches courses in Foundations of Medical Yoga for Health Professionals. Dr. Cunningham is also the president of Positive Health Solutions and is the founder and director of Hospital Bed Yoga and the Cardiac Medical Yoga Teacher Training Program. She is also the co-director of Medical Yoga at the University of Virginia and is involved in several Yoga-based initiatives, including a research study exploring the impact of Medical Yoga on lupus patients. She has developed and teaches CME and CEU courses in Medical Yoga for physicians and healthcare workers offered through the University of Virginia Professional Development office. Dr. Cunningham specializes in Neuroscience, Yoga Psychology, Cardiac and Medical Yoga, and mindfulness. She is an Integral Yoga Minister and a senior disciple of Sri Swami Satchidananda. She has been practicing and teaching Yoga for over 35 years. She is also the author of Medical Yoga: A Gentle and Modified Practice of Yoga for Assistance in Healing; and produced several CDs entitled: Healing Journey, and Before and After Surgery: Guided Imagery & Relaxation for Surgery Patients.
Purnima Sadhana: Strawberry Full Moon Yoga – Online
With Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT. Date & Time Details: June 24, 2021; Live session with Satya (Thursday, Jun 24 - 9–10:30 am). Tuition $40 – Program Price. Registration: Please register by 9 am on Jun. 24.
Come together online for a Full Moon Day Yoga practice led by Satya Greenstone, senior disciple of Sri Swami Satchidananda.
According to the philosophy upon which Yoga is based, there is a close relationship with the Cosmic Nature (macrocosm) and you, the individual (microcosm).
What exists in the vast Nature has a corresponding interconnection with its counterpart in the body.
The outer planetary orb, the moon, is closely associated with our internal moon. The moon within is called the mind. As the moon cycles between it's waxing and waning phases, so does our mental condition. When the moon is full (called Purnima or Poornima), whatever the mind experiences is intensified. It is because of this intensification the yogis recommend that full moon days be spent with an elevated mind in spiritual pursuits. The mind should not indulge in negative or harmful thinking. All our positive thoughts, mantras, and prayers will be magnified.
The full moon day is the perfect time to send peaceful, loving thoughts to the entire world.
Swami Satchidananda
The moon has a direct influence on the mind. On the Full moon day the mind gets magnified. Whatever you want to do, if you do it on a full moon day, it brings better results. That is the reason why on a full moon day you should be careful about what you are doing.
Live session with Satya on Thursday at 9–10:30 am ET.
You will have access to the video recordings for 28 days after the program ends, until July 23.
In addition, you will have access to the Ashram's Live Hatha Yoga classes at 5 pm ET and access to an online social community to connect and communicate with other participants about this course.
Full Moon Practices Include
Surya Namaskar (sun salutation) with mantras: Honoring the source of Light
Chandra Namaskaram (moon salutation) with mantras: Honoring the pure reflection of that Light
Deep Relaxation: Assimilating the benefits of the practice and reducing stress
Pranayama (breathing practices): Energizing and balancing the mind
Gayatri Mantra: Repetition of the ancient Vedic mantra for enlightenment—the Light of wisdom
Meditation: Experiencing the Light
Full Moon Offerings
April 26, Monday: Pink Full Moon
May 26, Wednesday: Flower Full Moon
June 24, Thursday: Strawberry Full Moon (this session)
You can also sign up for all three Full Moon Yoga practices here.
Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities
Yoga Alliance (YA)
Approximately 1.5 contact hours. You can input your contact hours using your YA login information.
Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA)
Can provide you a CE certificate with your program's total contact hours for a $10 fee (free for IYTA members.) For more information, email ce@iyta.org.
Live Event
The main program sessions are live and all sessions are in ET.
The live sessions will be recorded and posted to the Online Programs access page if you are unable to join us live for that session.
Recordings are usually posted within one day and are available to program participants and presenter(s) only.
You're welcome to turn off your camera if you don't wish your image to be recorded.
You will have access to the video recordings for 28 days after the program ends.
Testimonials
Dawn Majorie
Satya's years of practice of Integral Yoga shine through her instruction. She is generous in sharing her experience. Satya listens deeply to questions and answers with compassion and light hearted humor.
Donna Sturm
Satya Greenstone has great depth of experience and knowledge. She brings it to every pose she teaches, and provides a variety of approaches to make each pose accessible to anyone. She also provides an abundance of supportive material to underpin the lessons. I would unhesitatingly recommend any class she teaches.
Presenter
Satya Greenstone, E-Ryt 500, C-Iayt
Satya Greenstone has been a student of Sri Swami Satchidananda since 1971. She has shared the teachings of Integral Yoga® in many diverse settings with students of all ages and backgrounds and combines a natural, practical, down-to-earth approach to Yoga with a gentle humor. Since 1999 she has been a primary teacher for the 200-hour and the Intermediate Integral Yoga Teacher Training programs. While serving as teacher training coordinator, she helped to develop and teach the first Gentle Yoga Teacher Training program. She has also developed and currently teaches training programs in Restorative Yoga, Adaptive Yoga, and Yoga and Meditation for Children. In 2005, she received certification in Therapeutic Yoga and is currently certified by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). She also is certified in Yoga for the Heart. In June 2019, she received certification for teaching Yoga for Osteoporosis from Dr. Loren Fishman. She gently adapts the Yoga practices to individual needs and always finds a way to encourage and inspire her students who soon recognize that, for her, Yoga is an experience, not a subject for academic study. First and foremost she is a yogini, and her teaching is an extension of the experience gained from her Yoga practice. Satya exudes the joy and exemplifies the benefits that come from living the yogic lifestyle and she shares that joy and those benefits with her students. Always thankful to her Guru Swami Satchidananda, Satya believes that he has created the perfect environment in which to practice Yoga and experience the peace of one's true nature. It is that personal recognition of one's true Self that she tries to facilitate in every program.
Stress Management Teacher Training – Online
With Swami Vidyananda, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT and Swami Ramananda, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT. August 8 - October 3, 2021. Date & Time Details: Live sessions with Swami Vidyananda and/or Swami Ramananda. Aug. 8–Oct. 3, Thursdays at (7– 9:30 pm), Saturdays at (11 am–1 pm and 2–4 pm), Sundays at (11 am–1 pm). Pay in full by Jul 8, 2021 and get $100 off listed price. Tuition: $995 – Program Price. Registration: Please apply by Jul. 26. Payment in full is due by Jul. 30
Thursdays, Saturdays, And Sundays
For Yoga Teachers And Health Professionals
In This Online Training, You Will Gain the Essential Skills And Confidence To Teach Yoga as Stress Management In a Wide Variety of Environments
Including the workplace, healthcare facilities, schools, and Yoga studios.
Learn Yoga Practices That Can Help Your Students Recover From Past Stress
Cope with stress as it arises, and develop resilience for the future. Learn to adapt a variety of Yoga practices—including Hatha Yoga poses, relaxation and breathwork, Raja, and Karma Yoga—to be accessible to any population.
Stress Is a Component of Nearly Every Illness, Either as a Cause or an Effect
So this course is also a part of the Integral Yoga Therapy curriculum. It provides a solid foundation for many other specialized Yoga Therapy trainings including cardiac, and cancer. This course provides good basic skills for PTSD, but further training is recommended if you want to specialize in teaching for PTSD.
Live Sessions on Thursdays At 7– 9:30 Pm, Saturdays At 11 Am–1 Pm And 2–4 Pm, And Sundays At 11 Am–1 Pm Et.
If You Are Interested In Taking the Course but the Evening Time Is Inconvenient, Please Inquire about Options At Iyacademy@yogaville.org.
In Addition, You Will Have Access To the Ashram's Live Hatha Yoga Classes At 5 Pm Et, Recorded Ashram Meditations, And Inspiring Talks with Sri Swami Satchidananda.
Guest teachers: Sarala Evans, MS, C-IAYT, Rashmi Galliano, MS, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, and Nirmala Habib.
You Will Learn:
Yoga Postures Adapted for Stress Relief, Including Standing And Seated Chair Poses for Different Levels of Physical Capacity
Breathwork, Both Adapted And Remedial, Designed To Lower Stress Quickly
Meditation And Mindfulness as Stress Reduction Tools
Scientific Evidence on the Benefits of Yoga-Based Stress Reduction
Adapted Relaxation Techniques
Mental And Emotional Practices of Yoga for Stress Relief
Strategies for Designing And Marketing Classes, Workshops, And Courses
Methods for Leading Group Discussions for Peer Support
Fundamentals of Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Practices
Training Information
Prerequisites
200-hour Yoga teacher certification and at least 6 months of teaching experience. Certified clinicians with a good background in Yoga practice may also apply. There are online reading assignments and videos before the course begins. These are counted in your course hours and prepare you for the practical training. Attendance at live sessions is required for certification. The live sessions will be recorded. Recordings will be available for review for 8 weeks after the program ends, until November 28. In addition to the live sessions, there are 15 hours of pre-recorded lectures and Yoga classes to watch before and during the course. These hours are counted as course hours.
Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities
Yoga Alliance (YA)
Approximately 80 contact hours. You can input your contact hours using your YA login information.
Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA)
Can provide you a CE certificate with your program's total contact hours for a $10 fee (free for IYTA members.) For more information, email ce@iyta.org.
Integral Yoga 300-hour
80 hours towards RYT 500 designation
Yoga Therapy
This is one of the required modules to become certified as an Integral Yoga Therapist
International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)
Approved Professional Development (APD) course eligible for IAYT continuing education credits. (It is the students' responsibility to request a certificate of completion and submit all required documents, hours, syllabus, etc. on the IAYT website.)
Live Event
The Main Program Sessions Are Live And All Sessions Are In Et.
Attendance is required during at least 50% of the Live sessions for certification. The live sessions will be recorded and posted to the Online Programs access page if you wish to review any sessions.
Recordings Are Usually Posted within One Day And Are Available To Program Participants And Presenter (S) Only.
You Are Required To Have Your Camera on during All Live Sessions
You Will Have Access To the Video Recordings for 12 Months after the Program Ends.
Testimonials
Brigitte Arle
This course was a gift for the times we are in and a great resource for all the times we feel overwhelmed in the middle of a pandemic. I expected to learn Stress Management tools from yoga that I could apply to my private sessions and workshops and I did get that. What was unexpected was all the new coping skills so naturally became a part of my life in such a short amount of time. This training has not only prepared me to teach in a variety of environments to help those who suffer from stress and anxiety, it has given me the tools to make relaxation a priority for my own well-being too. I cannot think of two better teachers to learn from or think of a better time to learn this than now.
Shireen K. Lewis, Ph.D.
AMAZING! Changed my life! I was inspired to do some deep soul searching to facilitate my personal growth. The teacher-trainers are the best I have come across in years. It includes discussion of how yoga intervenes in managing stress for people of color and for those who are incarcerated. Can't get better than that! I am taking a lot of what I learned back to the women and girls of color SisterMentors serves. I highly recommend this course.
Raisa Punkki
I would highly recommend the SMTT Program for EVERYONE. It doesn't matter what your background is, your profession, age, or current situation in life, this program brings you the tools to make living everyday life easier. The tools that you learn in the SMTT course build your resilience and are accessible to anyone, anywhere, anytime. And the best part is that you learn how to share this information!
Anne Tedesco
Everyone should take this course. I was told by a former student that the course changed her life. That raised my expectations and the course did not disappoint! The course has helped me personally since week one and continues to do so. Now having the gift of this knowledge to share with people is amazing. I don't think there is anyone who does not have stress in their lives and so many of us don't realize the impact it has on us. Having the tools to manage how we cope with stress is more realistic than thinking you can get rid of stress. This course makes finding balance feel possible.
Presenters
Swami Vidyananda, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
Swami Vidyananda began practicing Yoga in 1969 and has been teaching Integral Yoga® and training Yoga teachers since 1973. She became a swami (monastic) in 1983. She has taught and trained Yoga and meditation teachers throughout the US and Canada, as well as Australia, Europe, and India. She presently lives at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, VA, where she teaches all branches of Integral Yoga, including Hatha, Raja, and Jnana Yoga, meditation, and yogic lifestyle. She continues to travel widely, training Yoga teachers and offering workshops on meditation, stress management, Yoga and the emotions, and mid-life meaning. Before becoming a Yoga teacher, Vidyananda worked as a broadcast news producer and reporter. Since 1983, she has produced and edited dozens of Yoga videos and audio recordings for Integral Yoga including the best-selling Yoga with a Master with Swami Satchidananda. Vidyananda herself is featured in audios and videos, including Yoga for Stress Management, Hatha Yoga for the Emotions, and Deep Relaxation and Guided Imagery for Healing. Over the years, Vidyananda has taught Yoga for many different populations, from college students to corporate managers, and children with Down syndrome. She has taught Yoga in therapeutic programs such as the Smith Center Cancer Retreats and Yoga for persons with eating disorders. She co-developed the Integral Yoga Stress Management Teacher Training. She trained as a hospital chaplain and is a certified Yoga Therapist. Vidyananda founded the Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA), and currently serves as chairperson for the Integral Yoga Teacher's Council. Swami Vidyananda served as director of the Montreal Integral Yoga Institute. For many years she traveled with Sri Swami Satchidananda, serving as his French translator. She taught and translated at the European Yoga Union Conference in Zinal, Switzerland, for ten years. Vidyananda's wisdom and heartfelt enthusiasm have made her one of Integral Yoga's most widely traveled teachers. She has a practical approach to Yoga and spirituality, making it real for everyday life. See more at swamividyananda.com
Swami Ramananda, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
Swami Ramananda is the Executive Director of the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco and a greatly respected senior teacher in the Integral Yoga tradition who has been practicing Yoga for over 40 years. Ramananda offers practical methods of integrating the timeless teachings and practices of Yoga into daily life and transforming the painful aspects of human experience into steps toward realizing one's full potential. He leads beginner, intermediate, and advanced level Yoga teacher training programs in San Francisco, and offers a variety of programs in many locations in the US, Europe, and South America. Ramananda trains Yoga teachers to bring Yoga into corporate, hospital, and medical settings and has taught mind/body wellness programs in many locations. He is a founding board member of the Yoga Alliance, a national registry that supports and promotes Yoga teachers as professionals. His warmth, wisdom, and sense of humor have endeared him to many. See more at IntegralYogaSF.org
200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training – Summer
With Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT. Date & Time Details: August 15 - September 12, 2021; Check-in: 3 – 5 pm; Check-out: 2 pm; Teacher Training Daily Schedule. Pay in full by May 16, 2021 and get $100 off listed prices. Tuition: $2,500. Gain a strong foundation for personal and spiritual development, a space for nurturing your own Yoga practice, and the skills necessary to become a knowledgeable Integral Yoga teacher. This comprehensive Yoga teacher certification is a month-long residential program consisting of over 200 class hours. You will learn to teach each portion of the Integral Yoga Level I class, including asanas (Yoga poses), deep relaxation, pranayama (breathing practices), chanting, and meditation.
COVID Update
Dates and Teacher Training are not confirmed at this time. TT is tentatively projected to start in August 2021 Final Dates will be decided in mid-May Applications may be submitted and if TT is cancelled or final dates don't work for you, your application fee and payments refunded in full.
Information
Shared and Private Dormitories are not guaranteed at this time due to COVID restrictions.
You may be asked to change to an LGH or Tent-site if it's determined our dormitories will not be open.
Financial Aid can be requested for an LGH after submitting your application.
Accommodations
Shared Dormitory
$1,775.00Private Dormitory
$2,705.00LOTUS Guest House
$3,185.00Camp-Site
$1,215.00Additionally, you will explore:
Classes about the benefits of a vegetarian diet
Instruction in basic anatomy and physiology
Chanting instruction—for personal practice and class settings
Raja Yoga (the science of the mind and yogic lifestyle)
Jnana Yoga (the study of Self-inquiry)
Bhakti Yoga (the path of devotion; including chanting, worship, and self-surrender)
Karma Yoga (the practice of selfless service)
Conducting and publicizing classes
Training Information
Prerequisites
Applicants should be regular practitioners of Hatha Yoga for six months, preferably one year. Applicants should be familiar with the Integral Yoga style of Hatha practice. If not, you can click here to purchase a DVD of the Level 1 class led by Swami Satchidananda. There is also a YouTube video available of the Level 1 class.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact the IY Academy at IYapplications@yogaville.org or 434.969.3121 x153 before submitting your application and a non-refundable application fee.
Certification
Graduates receive a diploma certifying them to teach Integral Yoga Level 1 classes and are awarded 220 Yoga Alliance hours.
Testimonials
Kim C.
Truly amazing. Exceeded my expectations. I would absolutely recommend to anyone who might be interested. The material was presented in a way that I was able to understand and retain. [The staff was] very helpful, very supportive and knowledgable. Helped me to better understand and coached me into the right posture.
Past Participant
I learned a lot. The program addressed my body and mind. It totally changed me. I found the most valuable teaching workshops, classes that demonstrated asanas and knowing the benefits. The different variations and the adjustments and common mistakes were very valuable. Relaxations and breathing techniques also very beneficial and I learned a lot from pranayama lessons.
Past Participant
Exceeded my expectations. Very thorough, good amount of repetitions coming from different angles.
Past Participant
I expected that the program would be holistic, authentic and pure. It proved to be all of that and so much more. Everything was super. I feel that the Ashram is a manifestation of the teachings and the science. What I felt on the inside was consistently present around me in physical form in various ways.
Mati B.
I felt so much love from everyone here at Yogaville. I received way more than I had expected to receive. I'm eternally grateful. This training changes lives. There is no way to ascribe value to a system that changes lives the way Swami Satchidananda does.
Presenter
Satya Greenstone, E-Ryt 500, C-Iayt
Satya Greenstone has been a student of Sri Swami Satchidananda since 1971. She has shared the teachings of Integral Yoga® in many diverse settings with students of all ages and backgrounds and combines a natural, practical, down-to-earth approach to Yoga with a gentle humor. Since 1999 she has been a primary teacher for the 200-hour and the Intermediate Integral Yoga Teacher Training programs. While serving as teacher training coordinator, she helped to develop and teach the first Gentle Yoga Teacher Training program. She has also developed and currently teaches training programs in Restorative Yoga, Adaptive Yoga, and Yoga and Meditation for Children. In 2005, she received certification in Therapeutic Yoga and is currently certified by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). She also is certified in Yoga for the Heart. In June 2019, she received certification for teaching Yoga for Osteoporosis from Dr. Loren Fishman. She gently adapts the Yoga practices to individual needs and always finds a way to encourage and inspire her students who soon recognize that, for her, Yoga is an experience, not a subject for academic study. First and foremost she is a yogini, and her teaching is an extension of the experience gained from her Yoga practice. Satya exudes the joy and exemplifies the benefits that come from living the yogic lifestyle and she shares that joy and those benefits with her students. Always thankful to her Guru Swami Satchidananda, Satya believes that he has created the perfect environment in which to practice Yoga and experience the peace of one's true nature. It is that personal recognition of one's true Self that she tries to facilitate in every program.
Yoga Nidra Training and Certification Level 1
With Julie Lusk, E-RYT 500, M.Ed. Date & Time Details: September 3 - 8, 2021; Check-in: 4–6 pm, Check-out: 2 pm. Tuition: $695. Accommodations include meals, yoga classes, and meditations. LGH or LOTUS Guest House are Private Rooms with Private Baths. Shared and Private Dormitories are not guaranteed at this time due to COVID restrictions. You may be asked to change to an LGH or Tent-site if it's determined our dormitories will not be open. Deposits: Reserve now with 15% deposit.
For everyone, especially Yoga teachers and health professionals
Yoga Nidra Training will give you the tools and resources needed to lead others effectively in Yoga Nidra.
Gain the know-how and confidence needed to offer Yoga Nidra for groups and individuals. You will be able to help your clients and students relax, increase body-mind awareness, make positive behavior changes, heal emotional and physical upsets, and enhance self-understanding.
Yoga Nidra, or "yogic sleep," is a comprehensive practice for going far beyond deep relaxation to a place of natural peace and quiet that is tremendously healing for the body, mind, and spirit.
Yoga Nidra is based on Yoga teachings and backed by contemporary science.
Studies have shown that Yoga Nidra can boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, decrease pain, and improve other health conditions. Regular practice can improve memory, concentration, and relieve anxiety and depression. Using a sankalpa (self-selected resolve) during the fertile brain wave states experienced during Yoga Nidra makes it possible to clear out useless habits and bring about positive and durable changes to one's personality and life. Yoga Nidra is fundamental to a complete Hatha Yoga session and can also be done as a separate practice on its own.
If circumstances prevent you from taking the full training, you have the option to take Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief, September 3–5, 2021.
The weekend workshop is part of Level 1 training.
You may also stay longer and dive deeper into the Yoga Nidra Training and Certification LEVEL 2, September 10–15, 2021.
Level 1 Objectives
Learn the essential principles, practices, and benefits of Yoga Nidra
Understand Yoga Nidra's heritage and its ties to Yoga and contemporary science
Understand the benefits, risks, and ethics of leading Yoga Nidra
Develop the five sequential levels of relaxation: learn their distinguishing characteristics, their benefits, and how to experience each one
Learn how to help others experience progressive levels of awareness that correspond to the layers of one's self (koshas) that conceals one's true Self
Learn to lead relaxation techniques, specialized breathing methods, guided imagery, mindfulness, and other mind-body techniques used in Yoga Nidra
Discover how to help clients develop positive, personal characteristics and bring a meaningful purpose to one's life by setting and using a self-selected resolve (sankalpa) during certain stages of Yoga Nidra.
Know how to select music and to create the right atmosphere
Be equipped at handling distractions
Develop voice quality, wording, sequencing, timing, and pacing
Experience Yoga Nidra firsthand and receive its benefits personally
Practice leading others to gain the skills needed for your classes, clients, and students
Get your questions answered
Textbook
Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief by Julie Lusk.
New Harbinger Publications, 2015. If you don't have this book already, you may purchase it upon your arrival or click here.(https://new.iydistribution.com/yoga-nidra-for-complete-relaxtion-stress-relief.html). Additional training materials will be provided.
Continuing Education Opportunities
Yoga Alliance (YA)
Approximately 38 contact hours. You can input your contact hours using your YA login information.
Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA)
Can provide you a CE certificate with your program's total contact hours for a $10 fee (free for IYTA members.) For more information, email ce@iyta.org.
Testimonials
Neli Ramirez
I am a registered nurse and I came to Yoga Nidra teacher training to learn how I can help people with stress reduction. I learned a lot more in the process: I found a wealth of support and information that went beyond my initial goal and gave me clarity and direction in my personal life.
Nancy McMahon
This was more than just a class. It was a life-changing experience that will stay with me in my teaching and personal practice.
Ilona Pisarelu
Julie Lusk is an amazing presenter, very clever, always to-the-point. She provided a lot of interesting information and gave us a lot of time to practice.
Presenter
Julie Lusk, E-RYT 500, M.Ed.
Julie Lusk specializes in balancing and strengthening the body-mind-spirit connection through Yoga, meditation, constructive relaxation, and guided imagery as an international author, recording artist, and workshop leader. Julie is the author of Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief, Yoga Meditations, two volumes of 30 Scripts for Relaxation, Imagery, and Inner Healing, and Desktop Yoga®. Her CDs include Sleep Well: Yoga Nidra, Wholesome Relaxation, Power of Presence, Blue Moon Rising, and many others. Her newest book, Yoga Nidra Meditations: 24 Scripts for Total Relaxation will be available in May. She is talented in bringing the best out in others through her depth of knowledge, natural lightheartedness, and caring nature. She has offered programs at Yogaville for many years.
Accommodations
Shared Dormitory: Bottom Bunk
$405.00Shared Dormitory: Top Bunk
$405.00Private Dormitory
$615.00LGH: Full Bed
$725.00LGH: 2 Twin beds
$725.00LGH: Queen Bed
$725.00Tent-Site
$280.00Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief
With Julie Lusk, E-RYT 500, M.Ed. Date & Time Details: September 3 - 5, 2021; Check-in: 4–6 pm, Check-out: 2 pm. Tuition: $245. Accommodations include meals, yoga classes, and meditations. LGH or LOTUS Guest House are Private Rooms with Private Baths. Shared and Private Dormitories are not guaranteed at this time due to COVID restrictions. You may be asked to change to an LGH or Tent-site if it's determined our dormitories will not be open. Deposit: Reserve now with a 15% deposit.
Discover the essential principles, practices, and benefits of Yoga Nidra, or "yogic sleep".
Go far beyond deep relaxation to a place of natural peace and quiet that is tremendously healing for the body, mind, and spirit. Yoga Nidra reliably reveals and awakens your inner reservoir of intuitive understanding and unconditional joy.
By the conclusion of the workshop, you will feel replenished and be able to take the practice of Yoga Nidra home with you.
If you'd like to go deeper into the study and practice of Yoga Nidra, consider extending your stay for the 5-Day Yoga Nidra Training and Certification LEVEL 1, September 3–8, 2021.
Julie is also offering Yoga Nidra Training and Certification LEVEL 2, September 10–15, 2021.
You will learn:
Progressive relaxation skills
Specialized breathing techniques
Guided imagery
Mindfulness to easily create a deep meditative state
Unique skills for handling stress and tension
Yoga Nidra Is Based on Yoga Teachings
Yoga Nidra is based on Yoga teachings and backed by contemporary science. Yoga Nidra is fundamental to a complete Hatha Yoga session and can also be done as a separate practice on its own. It is gratifying and exhilarating.
Experience six amazing levels of relaxation to replenish your energy and activate creativity and intuition using pratyahara (sensory withdrawal)
Clear out useless habits, bringing about positive and permanent changes in your personality and life by using sankalpa (Self-Selected resolve)
Boost the immune system, regulate blood pressure, decrease pain, and improve other health conditions.
Regular practice can improve memory, concentration, and relieve anxiety and depression.
Feel truly refreshed. One hour of Yoga Nidra practice is equal to four hours of sleep.
Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities
Yoga Alliance (YA)
Approximately 7 contact hours. You can input your contact hours using your YA login information.
Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA)
Can provide you a CE certificate with your program's total contact hours for a $10 fee (free for IYTA members.) For more information, email ce@iyta.org.
Testimonials
Past Participant
Excellent. The Yoga Nidra program was very well done. I got more out of it than I expected. I will continue the practice—that is where the real value lies. I was able to experience the same lightness I find in deep meditation. Julie was very detailed and to the point. Also, the personal examples and experiences of others brought all the aspects together.
Lisa C.
Truly one of my favorite programs, and I've attended many. Julie's program reached beyond "how to teach" Yoga Nidra. Julie's way is very uplifting, pure, open-minded and adaptive. There is so much more to Yoga Nidra than I imagined and I am so fortunate to have had the opportunity to discover it with Julie!
Presenter
Julie Lusk, E-RYT 500, M.Ed.
Julie Lusk specializes in balancing and strengthening the body-mind-spirit connection through Yoga, meditation, constructive relaxation, and guided imagery as an international author, recording artist, and workshop leader. Julie is the author of Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief, Yoga Meditations, two volumes of 30 Scripts for Relaxation, Imagery, and Inner Healing, and Desktop Yoga®. Her CDs include Sleep Well: Yoga Nidra, Wholesome Relaxation, Power of Presence, Blue Moon Rising, and many others. Her newest book, Yoga Nidra Meditations: 24 Scripts for Total Relaxation will be available in May. She is talented in bringing the best out in others through her depth of knowledge, natural lightheartedness, and caring nature. She has offered programs at Yogaville for many years.
Accommodations
Shared Dormitory: Bottom Bunk
$180.00Shared Dormitory: Top Bunk
$180.00Private Dormitory
$270.00LGH: Full Bed
$320.00LGH: 2 Twin Beds
$320.00LGH: Queen Bed
$320.00Tent-Site
$130.00Yoga Nidra Training and Certification Level 2
With Julie Lusk, E-RYT 500, M.Ed. Date & Time Details: September 10 - 15, 2021; Check-in: 4–6 pm, Check-out: 2 pm. Tuition: $695. Accommodations include meals, yoga classes, and meditations. LGH or LOTUS Guest House are Private Rooms with Private Baths. Shared and Private Dormitories are not guaranteed at this time due to COVID restrictions. You may be asked to change to an LGH or Tent-site if it's determined our dormitories will not be open. Deposit: Reserve now with a 15% deposit.
Gain the tools and resources needed to lead others effectively in the practice of Yoga Nidra, or "yogic sleep".
Yoga Nidra is a comprehensive practice for going far beyond deep relaxation to a place of natural peace and quiet that is tremendously healing for the body, mind, and spirit. Use and deepen your understanding of Yoga Nidra's purpose, principles, techniques, and delivery. Learn advanced skills, and variations in leading relaxation techniques, breath-work, guided imagery, mindfulness, and other mind-body techniques.
Backed by contemporary science
Studies have shown that Yoga Nidra can boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, decrease pain, and improve other health conditions. Regular practice can improve memory, concentration, and relieve anxiety and depression.
During this training, you will:
Upon completion of Level 2 training, graduates will be able to teach Yoga Nidra in groups and private settings. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the training and will fully understand the advanced principles and practices of Yoga Nidra and its benefits.
Design and write your own teaching scripts
Learn how to adapt Yoga Nidra for specific needs
Such as for stress management, physical health concerns, mental and emotional well-being, behavior changes, and for various age groups and settings.
Use mudras (hand gestures) to enhance Yoga Nidra
Learn practical tips on designing, marketing, implementing, and evaluating Yoga Nidra workshops
Training Information
Prerequisites
Yoga Nidra Training and Certification LEVEL 1 with Julie Lusk. This program is being offered on September 3–8, 2021, at Yogaville.
Textbook
Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief by Julie Lusk. New Harbinger Publications, 2015. If you don't have this book already, you may purchase it upon your arrival or here (https://new.iydistribution.com/yoga-nidra-for-complete-relaxtion-stress-relief.html). Additional training materials will be provided.
Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities
Yoga Alliance (YA)
Approximately 38 contact hours. You can input your contact hours using your YA login information.
Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA)
Can provide you a CE certificate with your program's total contact hours for a $10 fee (free for IYTA members.) For more information, email ce@iyta.org.
Testimonials
Past Participant
Julie knows her stuff and really delivers the information in a very user-friendly way. I've gained more knowledge on Yoga Nidra, and am ready to rock and roll and take it on the road.
Anna Vasudevan
I wanted to go deep into Yoga to share with others as a Yoga teacher; I totally got what I came for. The practice, experiencing Yoga Nidra, was very important, this way I know what I am talking about.
Gigi Jones
This has been such an invaluable experience to learn from the author of the training book, who has such a wealth of experience and wisdom.
Irma
I feel so lucky and blessed to have had Julie as my instructor. She was knowledgeable, warm, funny, and approachable. She did a great job presenting the material and sharing her knowledge. I got more than what I expected from the program.
Presenter
Julie Lusk, E-RYT 500, M.Ed.
Julie Lusk specializes in balancing and strengthening the body-mind-spirit connection through Yoga, meditation, constructive relaxation, and guided imagery as an international author, recording artist, and workshop leader. Julie is the author of Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation and Stress Relief, Yoga Meditations, two volumes of 30 Scripts for Relaxation, Imagery, and Inner Healing, and Desktop Yoga®. Her CDs include Sleep Well: Yoga Nidra, Wholesome Relaxation, Power of Presence, Blue Moon Rising, and many others. Her newest book, Yoga Nidra Meditations: 24 Scripts for Total Relaxation will be available in May. She is talented in bringing the best out in others through her depth of knowledge, natural lightheartedness, and caring nature. She has offered programs at Yogaville for many years.
Accommodations
Shared Dormitory: Bottom Bunk
$405.00Shared Dormitory: Top Bunk
$405.00Private Dormitory
$615.00LGH: Full Bed
$725.00LGH: 2 Twin Beds
$725.00LGH: Queen Bed
$725.00Tent-Site
$280.00LifeForce Yoga to Manage Your Mood – Online
With Amy Weintraub, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, MFA, YACEP. Date & Time Details: October 2 - 3, 2021 (Live sessions with Amy: Saturday, Oct 2 - 10:30 am–12:30 pm and 2–4 pm; Sunday, Oct. 3 - 10:30 am–12:30 pm). Registration: Please register by 5 pm on Oct. 1. Lifetime Access: Lifetime access to this course is available for a $25 fee. Tuition: $150 – Program Price.
LifeForce Yoga® interweaves the power of an ancient discipline with current scientific findings to help you release what is no longer serving you—without a story attached!
Join Amy Weintraub, author of the groundbreaking book Yoga for Depression and the new card deck of 52 practices Yoga for Your Mood, for an online workshop that will guide you through evidence-based Yoga practices for managing your mood.
You will come away feeling refreshed, renewed, and excited about incorporating new tools into your home, teaching, or clinical practice to bring balance to the emotional and physical body.
This program is accessible for all levels, including beginners.
Health professionals and Yoga teachers will learn techniques not regularly taught in Yoga classes to help their clients focus, relax, and have greater access to their feelings.
Fulfills the prerequisite for the LifeForce Yoga Practitioner Training.
Live sessions with Amy on Saturday at 10:30 am–12:30 pm and 2–4 pm, and Sunday at 10:30 am–12:30 pm ET.
In addition, you will have access to two 1.5-hour recorded Yoga classes with Amy—one for depressed mood and one for anxious mood
As well as the Ashram's Live Hatha Yoga classes at 5 pm ET, recorded Ashram meditations, and inspiring talks with Sri Swami Satchidananda. You will also have access to an online social community to connect and communicate with other participants about this course.
You will have access to the video recordings for 8 weeks after the program ends, until November 28.
To learn more about Amy's books
Her downloadable video and audio practices on Yoga and mental health, her new card deck Yoga for Your Mood: 52 Ways to Shift Depression & Anxiety, and to see her schedule, please visit www.amyweintraub.com
You'll Practice
Pranayama and kriya (breathing techniques) that regulate the emotions
Meditations that lift the mood
Sankalpa (affirmations)
Bhavana (guided visualizations)
Mantras (tones) that manage the emotions
Mudras (hand gestures) that affect different areas of the chakra system and the body
Yoga asanas suitable for all levels
Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities
Yoga Alliance (YA)
Approximately 9 contact hours. You can input your contact hours using your YA login information.
Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA)
Can provide you a CE certificate with your program's total contact hours for a $10 fee (free for IYTA members.) For more information, email ce@iyta.org.
International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)
Approved Professional Development (APD) course eligible for IAYT continuing education credits. (It is the students' responsibility to request a certificate of completion and submit all required documents, hours, syllabus, etc. on the IAYT website.)
Approved Professional Development for Continuing Education
Approved Professional Development for Continuing Education
Fulfills the prerequisite for the LifeForce Yoga Practitioner Training. To learn more about Amy's books, her downloadable video and audio practices on Yoga and mental health, her new card deck Yoga for Your Mood: 52 Ways to Shift Depression & Anxiety, and to see her schedule, please visit www.amyweintraub.com
Live Event
Live Event
The main program sessions are live and all sessions are in ET. The live sessions will be recorded and posted to the Online Programs access page if you are unable to join us live for that session. Recordings are usually posted within one day and are available to program participants and presenter(s) only. You're welcome to turn off your camera if you don't wish your image to be recorded. You will have access to the video recordings for 8 weeks after the program ends.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
inancial Aid is available. Fill out and return the form below to arc@yogaville.org Finanical Aid Application for Online Workshop.
Bipoc Scholarships Available
Bipoc Scholarships Available
2 scholarships for BIPOC populations: free for 2 who serve in health care, yoga, mental health, education, nonprofits. Inquire through arc@yogaville.org.
Testimonials
Elaine Cook
LifeForce Yoga is a practice for everyone. If you have a troubled mind and need to relax and find calmness, I highly recommend this program.
Nora B May
Amy brings such energy and joy to her presentations. She keeps participants engaged through movement, feedback, and her genuine interest in each of us and our questions. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience and shares it all. This was a lovely way to spend the weekend!
Sarah
Amy is clearly the culmination of a lifetime of work and experience. It was a gift to be in her presence as a student. —
Jill Winter
Amy Weintraub provided valuable and effective techniques to use on ourselves and with others for alleviating anxiety and depression.
Presenter
Amy Weintraub, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, MFA, YACEP
Amy is the founder of the LifeForce Yoga Healing Institute and has been a pioneer in the field of Yoga and mental health for over twenty-five years. She is the author of Yoga for Depression, Yoga Skills for Therapists: Effective Practices for Mood Management, the award-winning novel Temple Dancer, the new card deck Yoga for Your Mood: 52 Ways to Shift Depression and Anxiety, and numerous articles and book chapters. She offers professional trainings and workshops for mental health and Yoga professionals and speaks at international Yoga and psychology conferences. Amy's evidence based LifeForce Yoga protocol is in use in healthcare and Yoga therapy settings and is featured on the award-winning CD and DVD series LifeForce Yoga to Beat the Blues. See the many free online resources for mood management on www.amyweintraub.com.
Yoga for Strong Bones Part 1 – Online
With Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT. DATE & TIME DETAILS: October 16 - 17, 2021 (Live sessions with Satya: Saturday, Oct. 16 - 9 am–12 pm and 2–4 pm; Sunday, Oct. 17 - 9–11 am). Registration: Please register by 5 pm on Oct. 15. Lifetime Access: Lifetime access to this course is available for a $25 fee. Tuition: $120 – Program Price
Discover how Yoga asana can help to build and maintain strong bones.
A 10-year study by Dr. Loren Fishman demonstrated an increase in bone mineral density and improved bone quality with regular practice of 12 Yoga poses.
Yoga asana also improves your balance, posture, strength, range of motion, and coordination, greatly reducing the risk of fracture.
Yoga for Strong Bones Part 1, a 2-day online workshop, will offer complete instruction in the 12 Yoga poses for osteoporosis that were taught in the first Yoga vs. osteoporosis study.
The foundation poses are taught at 3 levels with guidance for adapting each pose to your level. Instructions include how to progress safely in the practice at home. There will be guided relaxation practices included in every class to reduce stress and allow the benefits of the poses to be fully assimilated. This workshop provides practical tools and inspiration to give you the skills and confidence to continue a safe, effective Yoga practice for health and strength.
You will also have access to the instructor, Satya Greenstone, for personal guidance and support.
Live sessions with Satya on Saturday at 9 am–12 pm and 2–4 pm, and Sunday at 9–11 am ET.
You will have access to the video recordings for 8 weeks after the program ends, until December 12.
In addition, you will have access to the Ashram's Live Hatha Yoga classes at 5 pm ET, recorded Ashram meditations, and inspiring talks with Sri Swami Satchidananda.
You will also have access to an online social community to connect and communicate with other participants about this course.
Continued Support After the Program
To help maintain a regular home practice you will have access to the following online classes:
Complete 60-minute daily Hatha Yoga practice which includes the 12 osteo poses
Short 20-minute practice of the 12 osteo poses
Guided deep relaxation with pranayama (breathing practices)
Full-color photo handouts of the 3 levels of each pose: to download
Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities
Yoga Alliance (YA)
Approximately 7 contact hours. You can input your contact hours using your YA login information.
Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA)
Can provide you a CE certificate with your program's total contact hours for a $10 fee (free for IYTA members.) For more information, email ce@iyta.org.
Live Event
Live Event
The main program sessions are live and all sessions are in ET. The live sessions will be recorded and posted to the Online Programs access page if you are unable to join us live for that session. Recordings are usually posted within one day and are available to program participants and presenter(s) only. You're welcome to turn off your camera if you don't wish your image to be recorded. You will have access to the video recordings for 8 weeks after the program ends.
Testimonials
Kathleen A. Lapinski
Satya's program provides the beginner through the advanced practitioner, young to elder, with a well-sequenced and paced class to strengthen bones. You may or may not have osteopenia and/or osteoporosis to benefit at any age from this informative program. This was an enjoyable learning experience for me.
Judy Bousquin
Yoga for Strong Healthy Bones, Part 1, is a terrific way to approach Yoga safely if you have osteoporosis or osteopenia. This workshop is informative, accessible and offers a balanced approach aligning with yogic philosophy, using effort, relaxation, mantra, chanting, and meditation for a well-rounded practice.
Donna Sturm
Satya Greenstone has a great depth of experience and knowledge. She brings it to every pose she teaches and provides a variety of approaches to make each pose accessible to anyone. She also provides an abundance of supportive material to underpin the lessons. I would unhesitatingly recommend any class she teaches.
Presenter
Satya Greenstone, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
Satya Greenstone has been a student of Sri Swami Satchidananda since 1971. She has shared the teachings of Integral Yoga® in many diverse settings with students of all ages and backgrounds and combines a natural, practical, down-to-earth approach to Yoga with a gentle humor. Since 1999 she has been a primary teacher for the 200-hour and the Intermediate Integral Yoga Teacher Training programs. While serving as teacher training coordinator, she helped to develop and teach the first Gentle Yoga Teacher Training program. She has also developed and currently teaches training programs in Restorative Yoga, Adaptive Yoga, and Yoga and Meditation for Children. In 2005, she received certification in Therapeutic Yoga and is currently certified by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). She also is certified in Yoga for the Heart. In June 2019, she received certification for teaching Yoga for Osteoporosis from Dr. Loren Fishman. She gently adapts the Yoga practices to individual needs and always finds a way to encourage and inspire her students who soon recognize that, for her, Yoga is an experience, not a subject for academic study. First and foremost she is a yogini, and her teaching is an extension of the experience gained from her Yoga practice. Satya exudes the joy and exemplifies the benefits that come from living the yogic lifestyle and she shares that joy and those benefits with her students. Always thankful to her Guru Swami Satchidananda, Satya believes that he has created the perfect environment in which to practice Yoga and experience the peace of one's true nature. It is that personal recognition of one's true Self that she tries to facilitate in every program.
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