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Social Media Detox and Relaxationwith Staff
Friday, December 18 @ 8:00 am - Sunday, December 20 @ 5:00 pm

Tuition: Accommodations only
Modern holidays often begin with digital overload—endless notifications, gift shopping, social media comparison, and packed schedules. A pre-holiday stay at the Sivananda Yoga Ranch resets your baseline by replacing digital noise with deep, natural quiet. Social media constant updates consume significant cognitive bandwidth. Steering clear of screens for even a few days allows your mind to process lingering stress, improving focus and presence for when you return to your family and holiday gatherings. Instead of getting swept up in the commercial rush of the season, spending time in a peaceful ashram setting realigns your focus toward gratitude, inner peace, and meaningful human connection.
Key Benefits
- Digital Detox: By disconnecting from social media feed algorithms and work emails, your nervous system steps out of “fight-or-flight” mode and shifts into deep rest.
- A Natural Reset: Winter in the Catskills brings a crisp, quiet stillness.
Program Schedule
Friday
2:00pm Check-in
4:00pm Hatha Yoga Class
6:00pm Dinner
7:30pm Satsang*
10:00pm Lights Out
Saturday
5:30am Wake Up Bell
6:00am Satsang*
8:00am Yoga Class
10:00am Brunch
1:00 pm Workshop
4:00pm Yoga Class
6:00pm Dinner
7:30pm Satsang*
10:00pm Lights Out
Sunday
5:30am Wake Up Bell
6:00am Satsang* or Silent Walk
8:00am Yoga Class
10:00am Brunch
12:00pm Room Check-Out
(all are welcome to stay for the Sunday noon workshop, after your rooms are vacated)
* Satsang – 30-minute silent meditation, kirtan / chanting, spiritual lecture.
Daily activity schedule, and/or possible changes, will be announced at morning Satsang.
Arrival & Departure Information
• First Day – 2:00pm
• Last Day – 12:00pm (room checkout)
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