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In this program, you will discover how to restore, maintain and strengthen your spine, hip and wrist joints.

Positive Thinking introduces the practical application of Yoga philosophy, and this 5-day course offers numerous tools for empowerment and for improving the quality of everyday life. You’ll begin to examine the nature of your thoughts and learn to transform them, making way for a calmer mind and better relationships.

This course is designed for beginners but is also suitable for anyone looking to revisit the fundamental building blocks of Hatha Yoga. During the immersion weekend, we will introduce the 12 basic Sivananda asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation techniques. This course will instill the discipline to create a home practice, improve flexibility and foster a greater ability to cope with stress and find inner happiness.

Explore the rolling peaceful Catskill Mountain roads around the Yoga Ranch on bicycle on this beautiful autumn weekend. With hundreds of roads to choose from, we will organize a Saturday group rides from 8 to 50 miles in distance, depending on the level of cyclists. The ashram practice of asana, pranayama, relaxation and meditation will enhance your cycling experience.

Meditation is now accepted, even in the mainstream, as a powerful tool to counteract the stresses of modern society, and improve physical, mental and emotional health. Come and join us for a five-day meditation immersion program.

Karma Yoga, often translated as selfless service, is also known as the Yoga of Action, which purifies the heart and mind. By serving others we discover new depths of love and joy within ourselves. Join the Ashram community for 5 days of Karma Yoga practice and theory, and learn how to benefit from this practice in your everyday life.

This weekend we will dive deeply into the permaculture principles: Apply self regulation, accept feedback, and creatively use and respond to change.

Join Bharata for a workshop focusing on asana postures that can improve overall physical strength, aid in recovery of a variety of balance disorders, and increase mental concentration.

This program will be based on one of the many books written by Swami Sivananda, How to Cultivate Virtues and Eradicate Vices, and will include a look at the various Yogic techniques one can practically employ to transform destructive tendencies and personality traits into healthy habits

Join us for daily pujas with readings from the sacred scripture of the Mother, the Devi Mahatmyam.

Our sedentary lifestyle is causing havoc on our overall back health. Join us to learn how to sit, stand, and walk in a way that supports a healthy spine, creating a pain-free life of vitality and mobility.

Join us for some spring inspiration in the kitchen learning our secrets for cooking delicious, healthy, and healing vegetarian dishes. No experience necessary.

This weekend will be filled with activities to inspire, empower and celebrate your inner Goddess.

This course is designed for beginners but is also suitable for anyone looking to revisit the fundamental building blocks of Hatha Yoga. During the immersion week, we will introduce the 12 basic Sivananda asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation techniques. This course will instill the discipline to create a home practice, improve flexibility and foster a greater ability to cope with stress and find inner happiness.

Help heal the earth through awakening your connection with nature and ancient Native American wisdom. Join Heather Principe as she guides a traditional Native Cree Sweat Lodge ceremony of rebirth and purification. The journey includes a complete Four Direction ceremony, which concludes with a pipe ceremony. No previous experience required.

Positive Thinking introduces the practical application of Yoga philosophy, and this 5-day course offers numerous tools for empowerment and for improving the quality of everyday life. You’ll begin to examine the nature of your thoughts and learn to transform them, making way for a calmer mind and better relationships.

The Yoga of Recovery is an invitation to undertake heartfelt self-reflection about the addictive processes that you experience in your life. You will be intimately guided to use science, yoga, and spirituality for your unique recovery process.

Learn how to teach a complete Sivananda class with the use of a chair and explore how to adapt the class for those with limited mobility.

Take your yoga practice to the next level by expanding your fundamental/foundational understanding of the 12 basic postures of the Sivananda Yoga sequence. Explore advanced variations, guided by a senior staff in a safe and constructive way.

Take some time for quiet reflection while learning the practical application of Yoga philosophy.

This course is designed for beginners but is also suitable for anyone looking to revisit the fundamental building blocks of Hatha Yoga. During the immersion week, we will introduce the 12 basic Sivananda asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation techniques. This course will instill the discipline to create a home practice, improve flexibility and foster a greater ability to cope with stress and find inner happiness.

Explore the hows and whys of the practice of Santosha: Contentment.

Join us to celebrate Swami Vishnudevananda’s life! We will commemorate the day our Guru left his body (November 9th) and water burial (November 11th) with puja (special ceremony), stories, films, and more.