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Meditation the Classical Yoga Way Teacher Training

Name: Meditation the Classical Yoga Way Teacher Training
Start: 2025-06-09
End: 2025-06-15
Rating: 4.68

4.6840 reviews

14651 Ballantree Lane Grass Valley, CA 95949 USA

June 9 - 15, 2025

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Acharya

Swami

Anandamayi

Acharya Swami Sitaramananda

Swami Sitaramananda is a senior acharya of the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers and is director of the Sivananda Ashram Vedanta Yoga Farm, California and the Sivananda Yoga Resort and Training Center, Vietnam. She is acharya of China, Taiwan, and Japan as well. Swamiji is the organizer and teacher of the Sivananda Yoga Health Educator Training (SYHET) program, an 800-hour program on yoga therapy, accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). Swami Sitaramananda is the author of “Essentials of Yoga Practice and Philosophy” (translated in Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Russian), “Positive Thinking Manual”, “Karma Yoga Manual”, “Meditation Manual”, “Swamiji Said, a collection of teachings by Swami Vishnu” in His Own Words. She is responsible for the Vietnamese translation of “Completed Illustrated Book of Yoga” (CIBY) and “Meditation & Mantras” by Swami Vishnu. Many of her video & audio lectures on Yoga life, philosophy, and psychology as well as articles and webinars can be found on this website. Swami Sita is an ardent supporter of the integration of the Vedic sciences such as Vastu, Jyotish, Ayurveda, Yoga and Vedanta. She is an international teacher of the Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Courses and Advanced Yoga teachers’ Training courses, as well as Meditation and Vedanta & Silence Courses both in Sivananda Ashrams in Vietnam and in Grass Valley, CA.

Swami Dharmananda

Swami Dharmananda is assistant director of the Yoga Farm and is in charge of the Karma Yoga program. He is a faculty of the Sivananda Institute of Health (SIHY) and is one of the main teachers of Yoga Philosophy and Meditation at the Ashram. He took sannyas vows in 2013 and is keenly interested in yoga psychology and philosophy, presenting the classical teaching in a practical and accessible way to people of all faiths and backgrounds.

Anandamayi Chaitanya

Anandamayi Chaitanya hails from Japan and completed the TTC at the Yoga Farm in 2014 and ATTC in 2015. She graduated the Sivananda Yoga Health Educator Training (SYHET) program in 2019 and is a certified yoga therapist, specializing in Stress Relief techniques and Adapted Yoga practices to meet the needs of her students. She is a skilled Hatha Yoga teacher to beginners up to advanced level practitioners. She has a love for Bhakti Yoga and leads regular kirtan sessions at the Ashram.

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Meditaiton the Classical Yoga Way - Teacher Training Course empowers Yoga teachers with the skills and techniques to educate and support your students to create healthy coping mechanisms to meditate and lead a more balanced life. This training is based on the time-tested, Classical Yoga practices and contemporary resources to better understand and develop skills to lead a healthy and holistic lifestyle.

This course qualifies for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits for Yoga Teachers.

Curriculum

Why meditate? Seeking Self knowledge
techniques of meditation. Benefits of meditation. What it is and what it is not
patanjali yoga. 8 limbs
Meditation and the 4 paths
5 causes of suffering -kleshas
mechanics of the mind
what is thought -vrittis?
three gunas and Meditation in daily life.
How correct asanas help meditation
prana management - how pranayama help meditation
pratyahara. Turning inwards
what is Dharana concentration
Emotion. Devotion. What is love and bhakti yoga
Purifying subconscious - journey of awareness and self transformation
Turning Karma to Dharma and sadhana
protecting and uplifting the mind with mantras and puja

Study time
Asana and Pranayama Class
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Testimonials

Daily Schedule
6-7:30am Satsang: Silent meditation, chanting and Lecture
8-10am Asana and Pranayama Practice
10am Brunch
11am Karma Yoga
12-2pm Workshop
4-6pm Skills Training
6pm Dinner
7:30-9pm Satsang: Silent meditation, chanting and Lecture
Pre-requisite
There are no prerequisites other than a sincere desire to learn classical yoga.

Tuition: $450 + Accommodations

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Customer Reviews

4.68 out of 5.0 average rating

Shannon • Mar 19, 2025

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Rejuvenation and Inspiration

It was a short trip, just 2 days and nights, but it shifted me in a new direction. I really enjoyed the morning and evening Satsang, the vegetarian food was such a nourishing treat (and 2 meals daily was plenty), the yoga was very relaxing to the nervous system and I could tap into the subtle energy shifting in me. Met lovely humans from lands near and far. Loved the beautiful property/animals. The Shiva cabin was uplifting and comfy. Ayurveda workshop was very informative. I am inspired tremendously by the kirtan and look forward to finding a community to chant with at home. I’ll be back for sure. Om Navah Shivaya! Read More

Sivapathasunderam • Dec 25, 2023

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Will return

Was apprehensive of going because of my health conditions and reserved only for two nights. Regret that very much as I wished I stayed longer. The staff are very understanding, attentive to your needs and kind. I feel much better even with only two days. Thank you for the gita lessons, the satsang and even Karma yoga. I feel blessed. Read More

Anonymous • May 30, 2023

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Memroiall day weekend.

Disorganized. No schedule ahead of time. Everything is decided a day bofore or on the spot. Read More

Athea • Mar 15, 2021

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Sivananda Yoga Farm

It's 2021 now, but 2007 was my first introduction to the Sivananda Yoga Farm where my heart and soul were touched immediately. Thereafter attended many workshops, conferences and graduated from TTC in 2009. These experiences changed my philosophy and attitude to one of service especially for the disabled, elderly, and my mother, over a profession.

My mother passed a few years ago but am so thankful we spent quality years together prior. I thank Sivananda Yoga Farm and Swami Sita for this. Her influence and the Sivananda teachings made a tremendous difference in my life and in my mother's end. My Mom said to me "the biggest change in you is your belief in God, and I never thought about the time before Jesus".

We shared such Peace. OmOmOm!

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Athea • Feb 24, 2021

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Glories of the Upanishads

It was a joy to study the Mandukya Upanishad on line at Sivananda Ashram. Learning about the three states of being i.e., waking, dreaming and deep sleep state and their repeating cycle of evolution and de-evolution was most intriguing. Read More

Meditation the Classical Yoga Way Teacher Training

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Acharya Swami Sitaramananda

Swami Dharmananda

Anandamayi Chaitanya

Details of this retreat

Rejuvenation and Inspiration

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Memroiall day weekend.

Sivananda Yoga Farm

Glories of the Upanishads

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Siva Cabin - Double (share with another guest)

Krishna Cabin, Double (share with another guest)

Deluxe Shanti Cabin - Private or book with friends

Deluxe Shanti Cabin - Shared (share with another guest)

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