Ashram Sacred Tour – Intro to Sivananda Yoga – Grass Valley, CA

The Ashram Sacred Tour is an introduction to Sivananda yoga held on a Sunday afternoon at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm in Grass Valley, California. It is a yoga workshop for anyone curious about the classical Sivananda tradition and what daily life at an ashram is like, whether you are new to yoga or want to see the Yoga Farm before committing to a longer stay.

The afternoon combines a guided walk of the grounds, a class in asana and pranayama, and an organic vegetarian meal. Staying on for satsang is optional.

What to Expect

The afternoon begins with the guided Ashram Sacred Tour, a walk through the Yoga Farm that shows you the place where residents and guests practice, eat and study. After the walk comes an asana and pranayama class, which introduces the postures and breathing practices at the heart of the Sivananda system. An organic, vegetarian meal follows.

You are also welcome to stay for satsang, a gathering that offers a taste of the ashram's contemplative side: silent meditation, chanting and a lecture. It is a natural way to round out the day if you want to experience more than the tour and class.

The Setting

The Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm is in Grass Valley, in the Sierra foothills of Northern California. The meal served here is organic and vegetarian, in keeping with the ashram's way of living. The Yoga Farm also hosts longer retreats, concerts and trainings, so the tour makes a useful first visit if you are considering a yoga vacation or a retreat stay later on.

Before You Go

This is an introduction, so no prior experience with Sivananda yoga is needed. The program is offered on a Sunday afternoon. Satsang is an optional addition, so you can choose how much of the day to take part in.