Yoga Vacation Program
Narada Bhakti Sutras
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad Immersion
Swami Paramananda GiriThe practice of listening to a great saint or Mahatma relay the knowledge of the Vedas, ancient scriptural texts in India, has been the foundation for spiritual liberation for countless people.This immersion offers the doorway through which moksha or true freedom is attained.
Peaceful Heart, Warrior Spirit
Dan MillmanBased on a true story of a 20-year spiritual quest, this program can help you develop your connection to your spirit through time-honored insights and guidance passed down from renowned spiritual masters.
Yoga of Recovery Symposium: Overcoming Self-Defeating Lifestyle Behaviors
Durga Leela, Kelvin Young, Cathy Coleman, and Tarini (Shanna Dadisman)Learn from renowned presenters about pioneering systems of care to meet the needs of people in recovery today. Gain holistic knowledge and practical advice for natural and safe solutions for the path of recovery.
The Yoga of Gospel Music
Ken WhiteleyThe joy and release of singing gospel music is a way of experiencing yoga or union with the Divine. Together, we will use the power of music to unlock our hearts and bask in the redemptive power of spiritual song.
Thinning the Physical and Spiritual Veil with Ayurveda
Dr. John DouillardPurify the body, mind, and emotions to enhance your ability experience your true nature and gain greater clarity, creativity, intuition, and ability to live a purposeful life.
Healing the Light Body: Exploring Shamanic Medicine
Theodore TsavoussisDiscover shamanic practices to shed your worn-out stories, break free from the grip of fear and unfavorable heritages, drop your limiting roles and beliefs, and discover the original wounds that derailed your destiny.
Ayurvedic Psychology: Personality Types & Tendencies: Whole-Body Healing with Subtle Therapies
Sandhiya RamaswamyLearn practical ways to digest your emotional experiences and improve your responses to life’s challenges through Ayurvedic psychology and healing therapies involving sound, aroma, and color.
Swami Swaroopananda's Birthday Celebration
Swami Swaroopananda, Dr. John Douillard, Amoda Maa, Swapan Chaudhuri, Pankaj Mishra, Swami Paramananda Giri, Menas Kafatos, Suzanne Bryant, and Senior Staff of the Yoga RetreatIn honor of the Sivananda lineage and Swami Swaroopananda's birthday, we invite all guests, friends, and residents of the ashram to come together for a celebration.
From Anxious to Awakened: A Journey of Mindfulness and Joy
Suzanne BryantThrough experiential learning and introspective exercises, participants will learn to unlock their inner potential, transcending anxiety to embrace a state of awakened joy and serenity.
Living in Presence
Amoda MaaWith her distinctive blend of clarity and grace, Amoda Maa will serve as your compassionate guide, nurturing your journey towards inner peace and spiritual awakening with guided meditations, discourses, and answers to your innermost questions.
Manifesting Potential: An Introduction to Harnessing the Body Mind Connection
Antonio SausysThis program is designed to help you remove physical and energetic blockages, and shift your mindset and thought patterns so you can manifest the life you desire full of abundance, joy, and fulfillment!
Mantras, Ragas, & Voice: Harmonizing Our Lives with Sound
Karnamrita DasiThrough the sweet strains of Karnamrita's melodious voice, you will awaken to the depth and intimacy of your own voice, gaining a deeper understanding of the power of sound and its effects on the mind, body, and spirit.
Cultivating Sustainable Recovery from ALL Addiction
Nikki MyersThis program offers a look into western psychology, yogic philosophy and practices, and 12 step program principles to support sustainable recovery from any addictive pattern or behavior.
Comparing Scientific and Mystical Models of the Human Mind in the AI Era
Prantik KunduCome explore the architecture of the human mind from a rigorous, modern, scientific perspective, informed by advanced neuroscience and brain imaging techniques and examine a mystical model of the human mind, drawing on elements spanning Babylonian to Vedic cosmologies.
Vedantic Wisdom in the Light of Sri Aurobindo
Debashish BanerjiLearn about The Upanishads, some of the earliest and most profound wisdom literature in the world, serving as the bedrock of Hindu philosophy.
Cultivating Open Mindfulness: Explorations of Consciousness, Resonance, and Immersive Sound
Jonathan Schooler and Amanda GregoryCultivate wonder and wisdom through meditative sound journeys and discussions at the intersection of science and art. Explore theories of consciousness that broaden our perspective on how our minds relate to the physical universe.
The Essence of Chanting and Bhakti Bliss: Immerse Yourself In The Ocean of Love
Atmarama DasaThis unique combination of flamenco guitar and Indian ragas creates an elevating atmosphere of devotional music.
What Is Yoga?: An Exploration into its Meaning and Practice
Swami ParamanandaMany people know that yoga is more than physical practice—discover the deeper meaning of yoga as a spiritual path.
The Journey of Transformation through Mindfulness
Keith MitchellBecome inspired to move beyond survivor and victim consciousness to full empowerment by using the remarkable potential of words and various bio-hacks to tap into your inner power for personal growth and development.
Inner Liberation: The Transformative Power of Meditation
Swami Brahmananda In order to tap into the infinite reservoir of peace and inner freedom, we must know how to calm the mind and focus our attention. Learn meditation to experience the peace you seek.
Mind-Body Nexus: Ayurveda, Yoga, and Modern Science for Achieving Optimal Health
Ram RaoDelve into the profound importance of maintaining harmony between the body, mind, and emotions by allowing them to function as a cohesive unit using both theory and practical techniques.
Cultivating a Positive Mindset: Harnessing Optimism in Your Daily Life
Swami ShambhudevanandaPractice positive thinking and watch your life change from the inside out.
Relationships: How the World Turns
Mitchell Rabin Embark on a profound exploration of relationships of all kinds, delving into what they signify for each of us, how they shape our being, how we grow from and express ourselves through them and how to nurture our most intricate bonds.
Exploring Bhakti: Delving into the Heart of Devotion
Bhargavi ChaitanyaLearn devotional practices to cultivate Bhakti and deepen your relationship with the Divine.
Summer Relaxation Healing Retreat
Katie Papo (Ambika)Indulge in this rejuvenating Summer Healing Retreat designed to revitalize your body and mind, offering a sanctuary for deep relaxation. Gift yourself precious time for your body's intricate systems to unwind, fostering a state of vitality, resilience, and tranquility.
Nurturing Your Spiritual Journey: A Guide to Staying on the Path
Swami ShambhudevanandaLearn how to overcome obstacles and ground yourself in a steady spiritual practice.
Mastering Virtues: How to Triumph Over Everyday Vices
Swami ParamanandaLearn techniques to remove negative thoughts, emotions, and habits, and the art of cultivating virtues such as gratitude, kindness, and love, as taught by Swami Sivananda.
Ahimsa: The Nurturing and Peaceful Art of Non-Violence
Bhargavi ChaitanyaAhimsa traditionally refers to the non-killing or harming of others, but ahimsa also extends itself to mean non-injury in thought, word, or deed to any living being. Come discover how we can all cultivate more kindness and compassion toward others.
Hatha Yoga: A Powerful Path for Health and Healing
Swami ShambhudevanandaAdvance your yoga practice with a deeper understanding of Hatha Yoga. Composed of many aspects, including yoga asanas, meditation, and pranayama, Hatha Yoga is a spiritual path that is suitable for everyone.
Sacred Stories: The Lives of Saints
Swami ParamanandaWhat does it mean to be a saint? Join this inspiring exploration of saints from around the world whose demonstrations of the truths of spiritual life and a guide to uplifting our hearts and enriching our own practices.
Unveiling Bliss: Insights from the Upanishads for True Happiness
Swami BrahmanandaDiscover the secret to true happiness through the wisdom of The Upanishads.
The Science Supporting Yoga for Reducing Anxiety and Improving Sleep
Sat Bir Singh KhalsaThis comprehensive program will review some of the basic science underlying the psychophysiology and benefits of yoga practices. We will explore the physical, mental, and spiritual mechanisms of action of yoga and provide a modern scientific overview of how yoga works.
An Introductory Exploration of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras: Ancient Guidance for Spiritual Seekers
Bhargavi ChaitanyaExplore this comprehensive philosophical and practical framework for understanding the nature of consciousness, the mind-body connection, and the path to spiritual enlightenment through disciplined practice.
Bahamian Music Concert: Labor Day Weekend Celebration
Tanya HannaJoin us in The Bahamas this Labor Day Weekend and leave the stresses and responsibilities of daily life behind. Soothe your soul with beloved Bahamian musicians and friends of the ashram, Tanya Hanna and accompanists!
Fulfillment through Greater Purpose and Meaning: The Wisdom of Yoga and Vedanta
Swami ShambhudevanandaCome and explore these teachings and discover wisdom that will guide you to more freedom and deeper joy.
Mastering the Art of Relaxation: Essential Techniques for Renewed Vitality
Bhargavi ChaitanyaPractice the art of deep relaxation and live everyday with ease and calm
Finding Serenity: Yogic Remedies for Depression and Anxiety
Swami Shambhudevananda This program offers the opportunity to transcend depression and anxiety by igniting a radical shift in your perspective. Let this become a turning point in your life’s journey.
Harmonious Nourishment: The Yogic Approach to Diet
Bhargavi ChaitanyaDiscover the connection between the food we eat, our thoughts, and how to create a peaceful, positive state of mind.
Exploring the Yamas and Niyamas for Joyful Living
Swami ShambhudevanandaThe yamas and niyamas (ethical guidelines) are the first two steps of the Raja Yoga system and create the foundation of a joyful and spiritual life. Come learn how to dispel negativity and fill your heart with love and kindness.
Elevate Your Spirit with the Joy of Kirtan
Bhargavi ChaitanyaBhargavi Chaitanya will teach you the words and melodies to some of the Sivananda daily chants and other popular kirtan chants. Come experience the joy this uplifting tradition - no experience or singing voice required!
The Divine Nurturer: God as Mother - Devi Tattva: The Practice of Bhakti Yoga
Swami ShambhudevanandaThe devotional path is a way of relating that invites us to merge, to become fully absorbed, with the object of our devotion.
Unlock Life's Highest Potential through the Potency of Prayer
Swami ShambhudevanandaA series of talks exploring the power of prayer that will inspire you to embrace prayer as a regular spiritual practice.
Reflection, Celebration, and Remembrance Symposium
Theodore Tsavoussis, Swami Brahmananda, Swami Shambhudevananda, Bhargavi Chaitanya, and Krishnan NamboodiriCome experience this unique program designed to celebrate the diversity of cultural traditions and engage participants in a meaningful exploration of Navaratri, Yom Kippur, and Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Maximize your vital energy: Exploring Prana and Pranayama
Swami BrahmanandaDuring this Prana & Pranayama program, Swami Brahmananda will share the significance of Prana and Pranayama and guide you through sessions of Pranayama practices to increase vitality and mental focus.
Noble Heart of Transcendent Wisdom and Fearless Joy
Tenzin DaselExplore a Buddhist approach on how using wisdom and compassion helps to overcome suffering and leads to lasting happiness.
Spiritualizing Everyday Life: The Path of Karma Yoga
Swami ParamanandaDiscover the joy of turning our entire lives into a spiritual practice through Karma Yoga. Come learn about and experience this transformative path of selfless service.
Inciting the Vibrant Spirit of Divine Being
Mary ReedDiscover the peace, joy, and vibrancy that is revealed as old paradigms end with the illumination of awakened being.
Transcending Ordinary Existence: Living a Divine Life
Swami ShambhudevanandaLearn to become the master of your destiny and architect of your own fate. Explore the core spiritual values for living a divine life.
A Sublime Adventure Into the World of Sacred Sound
Brenda McMorrow and John de KadtBrenda and John will take us on a stirring, nourishing, and heart opening journey into the world of sacred sound through a powerful and ecstatic experience of song, music, and poetry.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: Cultivating Practices to Increase Equanimity and Resilience
Kate Mitcheom and Lucia McBeeLearn how to use the core principles of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction such as yoga, meditation, and Buddhist teachings, to reduce stress that negatively impacts mental, emotional and physical health which can significantly improve personal well-being.
Healing Sleep and Dream Retreat: Scientific and Spiritual Practices for Sleeplessness
Rubin NaimanLearn to address insomnia and improve the quality of your sleep based on integrative body, mind and spirit approach the sleep and dreams. Take home new habits to support deep, rejuvenating sleep every night.
Mantras, Ragas, & Voice: Harmonizing Our Lives with Sound
Explore and experiment with the basic concepts of classical Indian ragas and the harmonizing gifts that they offer.
Mantras, Ragas, & Voice: Harmonizing Our Lives with Sound
Karnamrita DasiThrough the sweet strains of Karnamrita's melodious voice, you will awaken to the depth and intimacy of your own voice, gaining a deeper understanding of the power of sound and its effects on the mind, body, and spirit.
Love Call of the Divine: Music, Poetry, and Krishna's Flute Song
Graham Schweig, Krishna Kanta, and Steve GornCombined with sweet and serene kirtan, this program blends ancient Sanskrit poetry and literature with the mellifluous sounds of the classical Indian bansuri bamboo flute during this powerful full moon ceremony.
Conscious Creation of Miracles: Transforming the Self Through Manifestation and Love
Maureen WhitehouseIn this powerful and engaging program, you will unapologetically enter into the life that you deserve--filled with happiness, peace and paved with miracles. Learn how to make miracles commonplace for you as you bring more joy and grace into your everyday existence.
Yoga and the Art of Forgiveness
Frederic LuskinForgiveness is a powerful part of spiritual life and a deeply transformative practice. Learn how to find forgiveness in your heart and what changes as a result.
Healing Food Addiction & Compulsive Overeating
Katie Papo (Ambika)Cultivate a stress-free, healthy, nurturing and peaceful and more effortless relationship with food, and with yourself.
Yoga in the Midst of Our Busy Professional Lives
Gopi KallayilLearn how to how to fit in yoga philosophy and practice in the midst of our busy professional lives. Together we will explore practices to help reclaim moments of tranquility, even as your calendar and inbox threaten to overwhelm.
Thanksgiving Symposium: Tranquility, Joy, and Gratitude
Gopi Kallayil, David Spound, and Latif BolatLeave this unique holiday symposium empowered with practical tools and profound insights sure to enrich both your personal and professional journey.
Thanksgiving Festival of Music, Poetry, and Dance
Latif BolatEnjoy a special Thanksgiving celebration to uplift your spirit.
Mindful Self-Compassion as a Foundation for Inner Peace: in Daily Life and Spiritual Practice
David SpoundDiscover how Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) promotes greater awareness of how we experience the pleasant and unpleasant aspects of life. Learn how to hold all experiences, including pain and suffering, not only with awareness but also with genuine kindness and compassion.
The Solutionary Way
Zoe WeilCreate a vision for a just, healthy, and humane future for yourself, your community, and the world despite the many challenges we face as a global society.
Awakening the Heart
Paul Dugliss, MDLearn how to have direct awareness and utilization of the subtle energy, flow and power of Universal Love inherent in the depths of the heart.
Inner Yoga of Letting Go with The Sedona Method
David EllzeyLearn the modern “how to” of the ancient practice of letting go and experience your true nature of unlimited being and its essence of boundless love.
The Courage of Wakeful Compassion
Lama Karma ChötsoTrue spiritual warriors assume the responsibility of mastering their own minds. Discover he innermost vaults of compassion within your own self so that you can have peace of mind and a sense of security in daily matters, interactions with others, and in the actions of your career, family life, and more.
Unleash Your Calling: Create the Work and Life You Love
Tama KievesDiscover practical strategies to trust your choices and soar in the life, work, calling and business of your dreams. Learn how to move past fear and thrive in the work you are meant to do.
The Science and Research on Yoga for Trauma and PTSD
Sat Bir Singh Khalsa Come explore the scientific rationale for multicomponent traditional yoga practices including postures/exercises, breath regulation, relaxation and meditation/mindfulness techniques for treating trauma and PTSD.
Meditation, Healing, and Inner Peace
Tom Spector (Kumar)Learn practical techniques to find relief from stress, anxiety, and pain, and restore self-esteem and inner peace. This program is especially helpful to those who believe they can’t meditate.
Luminous Resonance: Bask in the Winter Solstice with Yogic Practices, Chanting, and Inspired Wisdom
Gershone Hendelberg and Gina MinyardCome experience yogic practices, inspired teachings, and heart-moving kirtan during Winter Solstice - a very special juncture point in the wheel of the year.
Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year Unity in Diversity Symposium: Living a Life of Devotion
Swami Swaroopananda, Snatam Kaur and Sopurkh Singh, Lama Tashi Norbu, Daniel Matt, Imam Jamal Rahman, Acharya Mangalananda, Jose Stevens, Lena Stevens, and Hillary RainingDuring this special time of year we invite you to join us in celebrating wisdom, love, compassion, and the transcendence of artificial barriers.
Kundalini and Nada Yoga
Snatam Kaur and Sopurkh SinghJoin Snatam Kaur and Sopurkh Singh to discover the tools of Nada Yoga and resonate in the energy of pure love.
Heart of the Universe: Chanting with Snatam Kaur
Snatam KaurExperience the angelic voice of one of the most inspirational singers of devotional music of the Sikh tradition.
Love and Devotion: New Year's Kirtan with Acharya Mangalananda
Acharya MangalanandaCome celebrate as we sing in the New Year together, invoking the highest love and devotion through mantras, and chanting to set the tone for 2025. Join us for an auspicious start to the New Year, singing the Divine Names that are manifestations of the One Divinity.
Healing Emotional Pain and Trauma: The Stress is Gone Method
Brett Cotter and Stefanie Cotter Come to release emotional pain in this workshop. Just raise your hand, Brett asks you a few questions to surface the deeper source of your stress, and then he guides the group through channeled affirmations to release the anxiety from your mind and body.
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad Immersion
Swami Sharvananda GiriThe practice of listening to a great saint or Mahatma relay the knowledge of the Vedas, ancient scriptural texts in India, has been the foundation for spiritual liberation for countless people. This immersion offers the doorway through which moksha or true freedom is attained.
The New Science on Addiction Recovery
John KellyLearn about addiction treatment and the recovery process through the lens of both culture and science with Dr. John Kelly, the first endowed professor in sddiction medicine at Harvard University.
Sound Tantra and Bhakti Chant: Align with the Divine Vibration
Gina SaláJoin Gina Salá for empowering, clarifying practices in Bhakti chant, sound tantra, and mantra.
Sound Medicine: Healing Sounds Practices of Ayurveda and QiGong
Yuval RonLearn tools for breathing and chanting meditation practices that can help promote well-being, resilience, inner peace, reduced anxiety and stress.
The Way of Miracles
Mark MincollaDr. Mincolla shares experiences, documented research, and interactive exercises to raise consciousness so you can become a Miracle Maker in your own life!
Finding Balance with Ayurveda
Hilary GiravaltisDiscover how we get out of balance, what we can do to restore balance, and how to maintain balance in everyday life with the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda,
The Science of Stress and Resilience
Alexandra Crosswell, PhD This program will explore solutions to implement in daily life to counteract stress, restore your energy, and rejuvenate your mind and body. You will learn the ways in which your body is responding to stress, and evidence-based techniques to help you build stress resilience.
Medical Intuition: A New Paradigm for Health
Wendie ColterDiscover how to detect the underlying energetic causes of illness, imbalance, and disease with this comprehensive program that combines intuitive development, mind-body exercises, scientific exploration, and the potential transformation of healthcare paradigms.
Yoga Nidra for Self-Healing
Marc Halpern (Siva) and Andrea Deerheart PhDUnlock immense healing potential by naturally restoring the flow of prana (life energy) through your subtle body through conscious awareness and deep relaxation.
Music, Movement, and Mindfulness
MC Yogi, Amanda Giacomini, and Scott NiceCome experience a magical weekend filled with music, movement and mindfulness with this unique style of music that is inspiring lyrically and uplifting spiritually!
Redefining One's Identity: Contemplative Verses on the Truth of the Self (Nirvāna Ṣatkam) and Bhajagovindam as a Wake-Up call for Self-Knowledge
Swamini Svatmavidyananda SaraswatiUnveil the truth of the self as transcending the body, the mind, and the senses.
The After Grief
Hope EdelmanEmbark on a transformative journey with The After Grief, a comprehensive program that delves into the nuanced aspects of grief and loss and explores how the loss of a loved one ebbs and flows throughout our lifetime.
Essential Attitudes for Success on the Spiritual Path
Asha NayaswamiThe determining factor between success and failure on the spiritual path is not technique or rituals. It is having the right attitude. This program focuses on the essentials that will give you the power to persevere until the goal is reached.
The Power of Chant
Nina RaoJoin us for this transformational offering and experience the profound power of ancient chants with Nina Rao.
Yoga of Chant Retreat
Krishna DasJoin one of the foremost devotional singers in the world for evening kirtan concerts and afternoon workshops with musical prayer.
Peaceful Heart, Warrior Spirit
Dan MillmanDevelop your connection to your spirit through time-honored insights and guidance passed down from renowned spiritual masters.
The Power of Divine Partnership
Matt Kahn and Joy KahnNo mater where you are in your relationship journey this retreat with Matt and Joy is your invitation to directly experience sacred partnership with the Divine throughout all levels of connection.
Meditation: To Humanity and Beyond!
Jeff WarrenOver the course of these workshops and satangs, we will explore the basic skills of meditation, how they converge in the moment to shift to our state, but also how they build overtime to change habits of mind and heart, and ultimately transform our relationship to life itself.
Maha Sivaratri
Krishnan Namboodiri and Senior Staff of the Yoga RetreatJoin us in celebration of Maha Sivaratri, the night of Lord Siva, one of the most sacred nights on the yogic calendar to honor the union of Siva and Shakti in this all-night event.
Kirtan and the Bhakti Mandala: Healing Through Chant
David Newman (Durga Das)Sing your heart out and connect with the Divine — wherever you go!
Flourish: Being a Conscious Creator in a World of Change
Shamini JainGet ready to meet the powerful creator within you!
Building Resilience: Yoga for Your Mood
Amy WeintraubLearn how to achieve and sustain emotional wellbeing. These practices may not only shift your mood, but they may change your life!
Healing the Light Body: Exploring Shamanic Medicine
Theodore TsavoussisDiscover shamanic practices to shed your worn-out stories, break free from the grip of fear and unfavorable heritages, drop your limiting roles and beliefs, and discover the original wounds that derailed your destiny.
Integrating Modern Medicine and Ayurveda to Boost Longevity
Akil Palanisamy, MDLearn how to lower your "biological age", regardless of your chronological age through the wisdom of Ayurveda. This program is an essential resource for anyone looking to unlock the full potential of their longevity.
Post-Traumatic Growth: Mind-Body Tools to Foster Resilience and Awaken to your Potential
Arielle SchwartzThis program is designed to help you move past trauma, liberate yourself from emotional burdens, and transform your life. Learn this mind-body approach to trauma recovery and wellbeing.
Yoga for Healthy Aging No Matter What Your Age!
Baxter BellLearn Baxter's 3 pillars of Yoga for healthy aging and delve into the mastery of the 4 Essential Physical Skills to unveil a fulfilling and rejuvenating life and a more vibrant you!
Can't Stop Thinking - Break Free From Obsessive Worry And Rumination
Nancy ColierNancy will lay out the tools for how to loosen your fixation and absolute belief in your thoughts and narratives to discover a quieter mind and a different experience of who you fundamentally are.
Heart of Kirtan: Explorations in Sound & Vibration
RaganiJourney into your own heart with Ragani and her band, as they share the timeless practice of Kirtan — and share the transformational effects of sound and vibration.
Therapeutic Yoga for the Spine, Hips, Legs, and Shoulders
Nora Benian (Sundari)In this program, we will learn and practice safe and specific therapeutic postures for spinal health, hip and shoulder mobility to help relieve pain and increase energy flow.
Heart of Kirtan: Explorations in Sound & Vibration
Journey into your own heart with Ragani and her band, as they share the timeless practice of Kirtan — and share the transformational effects of sound and vibration.
Conscious Grieving
Claire Bidwell SmithCome explore the journey of embracing grief as a catalyst for healing and personal growth. This program is an invitation to consciously traverse the intricate landscapes of sorrow and emerge with a profound sense of transformation and connection.
Interconnectedness of Indian Wisdom Traditions
Claudia Welch, Ramkumar Kutty, Erin Casperson, Emily Glaser, RN, and Kimberly Kubicke Join this highly knowledgable and experienced group of practitioners for an exploration of Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotisha, Vedic administration and various concepts that relate to them all, and how they are interconnected.
Yoga and Ayurveda for Strengthening the Digestive Fire and Gut Microbiome
Dr. Scott Blossom Scott invites you to delve into a transformative series of classes that will illuminate how Yoga and Ayurveda can support strong digestion and a healthy gut microbiomeLearn how to bolster digestion and foster a resilient gut microbiome to positively impact health, immunity, and longevity.
Compassionate Dying
Rose KhalsaWith decades of training and first hand experience having lost her two sons, Rose will share from her heart and guide you in understanding how to consciously prepare yourself for the inevitable passing of those you love and how support those who are preparing to cross over.
Mother's Legacy: A Weekend Retreat in The Bahamas
Lauren WalkerIn this weekend workshop we will explore ways of accessing your innate love, healing, and nourishing energy. Using the tools of Energy Medicine, Yoga, Journaling, Breathwork, and Deep Inquiry, you’ll leave feeling supported, whole, and joyous at your newfound self-understanding.
Uttar-Dakshin: A Confluence of Music and Dance Traditions
Indranil Mallick, Partha Bose, and Oindrila Roy MallickExperience unique instrumental and dance performances and workshops featuring the ancient melody of sitar accompanied by tabla and bharatnaryam classical south Indian Dance.
Healing Sleep and Dream Retreat: Scientific and Spiritual Practices for Sleeplessness
Rubin NaimanLearn to address insomnia and improve the quality of your sleep based on integrative body, mind and spirit approach the sleep and dreams. Take home new habits to support deep, rejuvenating sleep every night.
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad Immersion
Swami Paramananda GiriThe practice of listening to a great saint or Mahatma relay the knowledge of the Vedas, ancient scriptural texts in India, has been the foundation for spiritual liberation for countless people.This immersion offers the doorway through which moksha or true freedom is attained.
Devatā Yoga: Working with the Symbolism of the Gods and Goddesses
Gary KraftsowJoin us for an enlightening program and deep dive into the use of symbolism, yoga, chanting, pranayama, and meditation to support spiritual practitioners actualize their innate Divine human potential.
Sound Bath
John Minks and Anne Marie MillerExperience a multi-sensory soundscape with a full array of musical experience combining gongs, chimes, bowls and other instruments.
Swami Swaroopananda's Birthday Celebration
James Twyman, Menas Kafatos, Swan Michelle (Michelle Baker), Suba Ramesh Parmar, and Ramesh ParmarIn honor of the Sivananda lineage and Swami Swaroopananda's birthday, we invite all guests, friends, and residents of the ashram to come together for a celebration with our guest presenters for A Festival of Light!
Yoga and Qigong: The Dance of Heaven and Earth
Daniel OrlanskyEnjoy graceful and gentle movements in both forms and embrace the powerful effects of both qigong and yoga as you detoxify the body and increase your strength, flexibility, and peace of mind.
Light and Darkness in the World of Mystical Traditions
Nathan Katz, Steven Heine, and Vasudha NarayananThis seminar will feature three distinguished scholars who will guide us through Zen, Hindu, Kabbalistic and Tibetan approximations of the Light and its counterpart, Darkness.
Mindful Bhakti Embodied: An Exploration into Life Practices that Support the Mind, Body, and Heart
Luna Ray and Joshua Cantor Join Luna Ray and Joshua Canter for an inspiring retreat as we use mindfulness and body-centered approaches to explore the mystical and heart opening practices of bhakti yoga.
Hope for the Self: Integrative Tools for Achieving Optimal Health at All Levels of Individuality
Ram RaoDiscover holistic tools to maintain synchronicity between the body, mind, and emotions, allowing them to function as a cohesive unit in order to live a happier, healthier, longer life.
Tibetan Rejuvenation -- The Ancient Healing Practices of Sowa Rigpa
Lee Harrington (Mirabai)Learn basic theories behind Tibetan rejuvenation practices and rare but simple methods from the “Spiritual Healing” branch of Tibetan medicine (and from tantric Buddhist traditions)--all of which help cultivate physical, mental and spiritual health.
Ayurveda and the Mind
Manas KshirsagarJoin us for this transformative program about the mind-body connection and learn how to harmonize your mental and physical well-being through Ayurvedic Psychology for a more balanced and vibrant life!
Dance for the Soul: A Vedic Dance Approach to Seeking Balance and Harmony in Daily Life
Vallari KshirsagarThis program will be an exercise in expanding our movement vocabulary and elevating our journey of personal growth and development. Come rediscover your energy, flexibility, strength, balance and resilience.
Voice of the Soul: Finding Harmony Within
GirishEmbark on a captivating musical odyssey with renowned kirtan artist, Girish, as he guides you towards a profound and transformative experience through the power of sacred chanting. Open your heart, unlock your voice, and let the transformative power of kirtan guide you towards your innermost self.
Awakening the Inner Guru
Chitra Sukhu Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a guidebook for this adventure called life? This transformative program will show you how to awaken the inner guru and help to equip you with the tools and techniques to move through life with ease and grace.
Awakening the Inner Guru
Chitra SukhuWouldn't it be wonderful to have a guidebook for this adventure called life? This transformative program will show you how to awaken the inner guru and help to equip you with the tools and techniques to move through life with ease and grace.