What is satsang, and what happens during the evening program?

Satsang begins with 30 minutes of silent meditation, followed by kirtan (devotional chanting) and a lecture on yoga philosophy. It closes with prayers and the arati, a light ceremony. It is optional, so you can attend only the tour, class, or meal if you prefer.

Who is this event suited for, and who might find it less of a fit?

It suits people curious about the Sivananda lineage and traditional ashram life, or those wanting a full day of tour, practice, food, and devotional chanting. The program includes chanting, prayers, and a light ceremony, so those seeking only a physical workout may prefer the tour-and-class option. The ashram is volunteer-run and focused on a disciplined, healthy lifestyle, in keeping with Swami Vishnu-Devananda's motto, "Simple living, high thinking."

Where is the ashram and how do I ask questions before attending?

The Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm is at 14651 Ballantree Ln, Grass Valley, CA 95949. You can call (530) 272-9322 or use the email contact on the event page to ask about the program. Arrival, welcome, and registration take place before the tour begins.

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Ashram Sacred Tour: Intro to Sivananda Yoga

Name: Ashram Sacred Tour: Intro to Sivananda Yoga
Start: 2027-02-08T06:00:00.000Z
End: 2027-02-08T13:00:00.000Z
Location: Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm

日付

2月7日 – 2027年2月8日

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場所

Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm

Grass Valley, CA

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期間

2日間

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22:00

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説明

This yoga workshop at Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm in Grass Valley, California, is an introduction to Sivananda Yoga for anyone curious about the tradition. It begins with a guided Ashram Sacred Tour and moves through an asana and pranayama class and a vegetarian dinner. An evening satsang is open to those who want to experience silent meditation, kirtan chanting and a talk on yoga philosophy. It suits newcomers and returning visitors alike, and you can choose how much of the day to take part in.

What to Expect

The afternoon is shaped as a gradual arc, from walking and listening to movement, then food, then stillness and song.

The day opens with arrival, welcome and registration. The Ashram Sacred Tour follows, a guided walk of a little over an hour through the grounds. Guides tell the story of how the ashram came to be and stop at temples and shrines to speak about their energetic and mythological significance.

The yoga class runs about two hours including relaxation. It includes pranayama (breathwork), sun salutations and the twelve basic asanas, with variations for different levels of experience, and ends with a deep, nourishing relaxation. This is the classical Sivananda sequence, taught here as an introduction.

Dinner is an organic vegetarian buffet prepared in the ashram kitchen. Those who stay on for satsang then move into the evening program: guided silent meditation, kirtan, a lecture on yoga philosophy, and closing prayers with the arati, the light ceremony.

Schedule

- 2:00 to 2:30 pm: Arrival, welcome and registration
- 2:30 to 3:45 pm: Ashram Sacred Tour
- 4:00 to 6:00 pm: Yoga class and relaxation
- 6:00 to 7:00 pm: Vegetarian buffet dinner
- 7:30 to 9:00 pm: Satsang with guided silent meditation, chanting and lecture

The Setting

Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm sits in the Sierra foothills near Grass Valley, California. Swami Vishnu-Devananda founded it in 1971. It is a non-profit run entirely by volunteers and yogis who are dedicated to a healthy, disciplined way of life, one meant to support high consciousness and individual and world peace. His guiding phrase, "Simple living, high thinking," carries through the program.

Before You Go

The program is open to all levels. The class teaches foundational postures and breathwork, and variations are offered so that beginners and more experienced practitioners can each find a suitable way in.

Participation comes in tiers, so you can take the tour alone, add the yoga class, add the dinner, or stay for the whole day through satsang. The meal is included from the third tier upward, and satsang is part of the top tier only. Lodging is not offered as part of this program, and transportation to and from the ashram is not included, so plan your own way to Grass Valley.

The food is vegetarian and organic. The traditions at the heart of the day are Sivananda Yoga, Vedanta and Bhakti.

会場

Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm

14651 Ballantree Ln, Grass Valley, CA 95949, USA

Grass Valley, CA, United States

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There are four tiers. The Sacred Tour alone is a 1-hour walk of the ashram grounds. At $15 you add the yoga class, at $30 you add the vegetarian meal, and the $30 satsang tier adds the evening satsang on top of everything else.

The guided walk visits different sites around the ashram, including some of the temples and shrines. Guides tell the background story of how the ashram came to be and explain the energetic and mythological significance of the sites. The ashram was founded in 1971 by Swami Vishnu-Devananda in the Sierra foothills.

The class runs about 1 hour 45 minutes and follows the Sivananda approach. It includes pranayama (breathwork), sun salutations, the 12 basic asanas with some variations, and a deep, nourishing relaxation at the end. The schedule lists it as an asana and pranayama class, so expect a structured, traditional sequence rather than a flowing vinyasa style.

The meal is a homecooked, organic, vegetarian buffet prepared by the ashram. It is held between the yoga class and the evening satsang. If you have specific dietary needs, email or call the ashram ahead of time to ask about ingredients.