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Yoga Nidra or yogic sleep is a state of consciousness that is an immensely powerful guided meditation technique and one of the easiest yoga practices to develop and maintain. Learn and experience how this practice can evoke deep states of rest and relaxation.

Join us for a Warriors at Ease Retreat that offers a deep dive into the practices of yoga, meditation, and yoga philosophy! This retreat is special because it’s a civilian-veteran retreat, designed to bring people together for a week of personal reflection, transformation and growth. Through this unique combination, participants will have the opportunity to learn from one another and develop a deeper sense of connection amidst deep practice.

Learn the essential principles of Yoga for back care and how to adapt asanas for improved postural alignment. This practical and experiential workshop will be of particular interest to anyone with back issues, Yoga teachers, and those looking for a more accessible Yoga practice.

Positive Thinking introduces the practical application of Yoga philosophy, and this weekend 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.

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.

Learn the joys of cooking simple, healthy meals for busy people. Jayanta will discuss the yogic principles of diet and menu planning and cooking methods. Participants will then enjoy the delicious meal they helped prepare. Join us for this interactive weekend that will give you tools to prepare healthy meals at home.

Yoga is an ancient life-changing system for health and transformation. We will introduce the 4 paths of Yoga; Swami Vishnudevananda’s 5 main points of Yoga for the West-asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), relaxation, vegetarian diet and positive thinking and meditation. Each day a gentle, restorative asana class will be offered. An optional Open 12 Step Recovery Meeting will be held each day during this retreat and will be available for anyone interested. All are welcome to attend.

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.

The practice of meditation is now widely recognized as a powerful tool to bring more patience, productivity, and peace of mind ​in all that we do and experience. This weekend introduces theory and concentration techniques to get you started.

Swami Sivananda defines mantra as “divinity encased within a sound structure.” This weekend program focuses on the power and techniques of mantra repetition (Japa) through all four paths of Yoga: Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga, and Jnana Yoga. Through theory and practice, see how mantras can protect and calm the mind, lift the heart, and illumine the intellect.

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 weekend will be dedicated to exploring how to cultivate positive, peaceful, and respectful relationships with introspection, self-discipline, and positive thinking. Srinivasan will share, through practical and theoretical exercises, how to balance the three qualities of nature: Sattva, purity, love, and knowledge; Rajas, action, desire, and attachment; Tamas, negativity, hatred, fear, and delusion. This is an experiential and personal workshop that will be adapted to the needs of the particular group.

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.

Our modern lifestyles make it difficult to get the deep relaxation we need to recharge our bodies and minds. This weekend program will look at where we spend our energy, why and how we hold tension, and how to practice Yoga’s three levels of relaxation -- physical, mental, and spiritual -- which thoroughly rejuvenate the nervous system and brings us to a deep sense of inner peace.

Explore the symbolism of Lord Siva in his different aspects and how he teaches us, through theory, philosophy, and practice, to find equanimity in turbulent times and to hold space for peace in our daily lives.

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.

Join us from 8pm-6am for an uplifting devotional ceremony, with pujas and continuous kirtan throughout the night as an offering to Lord Siva.

We are what we eat, and what we eat affects the state of our body and mind. If we eat well, the energy is able to flow freely and we experience a better life. This weekend, join Isani for some spring inspiration in the kitchen learning her secrets for cooking delicious, healthy, and healing South Indian vegetarian dishes. No experience necessary.

This programs explores simple lifestyle tips for an easeful body, a peaceful mind, and a useful life.

Transform emotions into devotion by exploring the practice of kirtan - a combination of sound, vibration, melody, and Sanskrit mantras - and experience its power to uplift hearts, minds, and spirits.

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.

A regular yoga practice can help with hip-flexibility, which in turn can help with overall flexibility, and is ideal for supporting a comfortable meditation practice. Join Shakti for a weekend focused on hip-opening variations and tips.