Pranayama: Harnessing the Dynamic Power of Breath

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Up to 30 in group
Date
October 31 - November 2, 2025

Retreat Highlights

  • Master pranayama techniques to energize, detoxify, and rejuvenate the body
  • Learn pranic healing visualizations for physical and emotional well-being
  • Integrate breathwork with meditation to calm the mind and elevate awareness
  • Explore the subtle body, prana flow, and the awakening of Kundalini energy
  • Develop a sustainable breath-focused practice for lasting balance and clarity

About this Retreat

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Often in life, we overlook the value of the simple and familiar. The breath is our constant companion, yet seldom do we realize how powerful a tool it is for healing the body, calming the mind, and realizing the Spirit. Learn techniques that can energize, detoxify, rejuvenate and relax the body. Utilize the breath to bring balance, focus, and steadiness to the mind.

Discover how to awaken the dormant subtle energy within, leading to profound spiritual awareness.
Topics include:

Pranayama Theory and Techniques
Pranic Healing Visualization
Pranayama and Meditation
Overcoming Negative Emotions
Breath Awareness in Daily Life
Prana and the Subtle Body
Awakening the Kundalini

You will learn how to deepen and develop an ongoing practice. Immerse yourself for a weekend and emerge with a practice that will sustain you for years to come.



Tentative Schedule





FRIDAY



3–5 pm
Registration


5-6:30
Mixed Level Hatha


5-5:45
Yoga Nidra


6-6:30
Meditation


6:30–7:15
Dinner


7:30–9
Opening Session with Swami Karunananda




SATURDAY



6-7 am
Integral Yoga Meditation


7:10-8:40
Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 1



Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 2



Joint Freeing Series with Hope Mell


8–9:30
Breakfast


10-11:30
Morning Session with Swami Karunananda


11:45
Van to


12–12:30 pm
Meditation at


12:45–1:30
Lunch


3–5
Afternoon Session with Swami Karunananda


5:30–6:15
Dinner


7:30-9
Satsang (gathering of the seekers of Truth)
Kirtan (Music & Chanting), Video of Swami Satchidananda
Speaker




SUNDAY



6-7 am
Integral Yoga Meditation


7:10–8:40
Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 1



Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 2


8–9:30
Breakfast


10–11:30
Final Session with Swami Karunananda


12-12:30 pm
Meditation


12:45–1:30
Lunch Read More

Getting Here

Location icon Yogaville

Directions

Yogaville offers transportation from the airport, train and bus stations in Charlottesville, VA. If you are driving Google Maps has reliable turn-by-turn directions. Read More

Accommodation

Availability of complimentary accommodations is determined by the order of booking.
Dormitory

The most popular accommodations we have are Dormitory Accommodations – shared room and shared bath. We have two dormitories, Vivekananda Vihar and Ramalinga Nilayam, which are centrally heated and air-conditioned and convenient to meals and programs.
Lotus Guest House (Private Room)

Each room in our six unit guest house is equipped with a small refrigerator, queen size bed and full bath. Each room in our nine unit guest house is equipped with a queen sized bed and full bath, and no refrigerator.

Tenting
Set off in a quiet, wooded area adjacent to the Lotus Guest Houses are twelve campsites. Campers have use of the bathroom, shower, and laundry facilities nearby Vivekananda Vihar dormitory. Camping is available from March 15th to December 1st.

Shared Dormitory: Bottom Bunk

Accommodation
Bottom bunk in a shared dorm room. Dorm rooms contain 4-8 beds. Shared bathroom Dorm rooms are not coed Availability is Gender Specific Read More

Private Dormitory

Accommodation
This is a private room with a shared bathroom in our Ramalinga Nilayam Dorm - Females Only Read More

LGH: Full Bed

Accommodation
Private room and Private Bath. A single Full bed and a private bath designed for those seeking peace in solitude.     Read More

LGH: 2 Twin beds

Accommodation
Private Room and Private Bath. Two twin Beds and a private bath that is ideal for friends looking to experience the bliss of Yogaville.   Read More

LGH: Queen Bed

Accommodation
Private Room and Private Bath. A queen bed or a queen with two day beds and a private bath that is perfect for couples and families searching for a peaceful time together. Please put in the personal comments if you need a room that includes trundles.   Read More

Tent-Site

Accommodation
Open from Mar. 16–Nov. 30. Closed from Dec. 1–Mar. 15 Set off in a quiet, wooded area adjacent to the Lotus Guest Houses are Eighteen campsites. Campers have use of the nearby bathhouse as well as laundry facilities at the LGH Building 3.   Also, all tent sites have tent platforms for a more comfortable and dry tenting experience.  Fires and Stoves are not Permitted. Price is per person per night. Please bring your own tent, tie downs, tarp (weather protection). bedding and towels.   Read More

Venue & Amenities

A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
Yogaville is home to the Light of Truth Universal Shrine (LOTUS). The LOTUS is a unique temple dedicated to interfaith understanding and the Light within all faiths. Individual altars represent and honor the different world faiths and spiritual paths. The vision, design and inspiration of Sri Swami Satchidananda, LOTUS was dedicated in 1986. It demonstrates, “Truth is One, Paths are Many.” In the peaceful countryside of Virginia, the doors of LOTUS are open to welcome people of all backgrounds and beliefs. Read More

Meals

Menu Types

Organic, vegetarian/vegan food Labeled ingredients Lacto-vegetarian Gluten-free and vegan options Salad bar Large herbal tea selection Coffee is available for purchase at Mandala Cafe Read More

What's Included

  • Accomodations
  • Meals
  • Meditation Sessions
  • Yoga Classes

What's Not Included

  • Transportation
  • Airfare
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