Designing A Conscious Life

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Up to 30 in group
Date
September 5 - 7, 2025

Retreat Highlights

  • Reflect on what makes a truly fulfilling day and how to create more of them
  • Reconnect with nature through restorative outdoor experiences
  • Engage in music, games, and meaningful community-building activities
  • Explore life design strategies that align with your heart's true desires
  • Experience a digital detox and deepen your connection with yourself

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

Are you living in alignment with your heart's true desires? What does it mean to live consciously?

Join us for a transformative weekend to explore these questions and discover what makes a day truly remarkable. Immerse yourself in nature, self-reflection, physical activity, meaningful connections, delicious cuisine, and a digital detox.

This program provides you with the opportunity to reflect on what makes a day truly great and how you can experience more of these fulfilling moments. Deepen your connection with yourself as we explore these questions together and learn to craft a life with intention.
During this program, you will explore:

What Makes a Day Great?: Reflect on the elements that contribute to a truly fulfilling day.
Music, Games, and Community: Engage in joyful activities and build a sense of community.
Time in Nature: Reconnect with the natural world and its restorative benefits.
Designing Your Life: Learn strategies for intentionally creating a life that aligns with your deepest desires.

Testimonials
"This completely changed my life and my soul to the calmer and more peaceful versions and it's so amazing. Thank you a lot and with the best wishes for you."
“Avi Gordon creates a beautiful safe space to practice falling in love with silence. Avi graciously guides us to embrace the art of feeling love, acceptance, gratitude and so much more. We laugh, we cry, we hold precious space for one another. I am incredibly grateful for this community.” -Deanna Fraser
“Avi I just want to say that I am truly full of gratitude for this space you have created. I appreciate everything you offer. A few weeks ago, I was in an extremely dark place and honestly didn’t see a way out. You have helped me along with the others who share that life is ultimately here for us to live and learn. You have a gift and I thank you for sharing it with me and the world. You have an energy that I deeply resonate with and I appreciate you.”



Tentative Schedule





FRIDAY



3–5 pm
Registration


5-5:45
Yoga Nidra with Atman


5–6:30
Integral Yoga Hatha – Mixed Level with Sridevi SAM


6-6:30
Meditation


6:30-7:15
Dinner


7:30–9
What Makes a Day Fulfilling? with Avi SAM



SATURDAY



6–7 am
Integral Yoga Meditation with Lila Shakti Mayi JYO


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



Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 2 with Zac



Joint Freeing Series with Hope Mell LIB


8:30–9:15
Breakfast


10–11:30
Time in Nature with Avi SAM


12–12:30 pm
Meditation LOTUS


12:45–1:30
Lunch


1:30-2:30
Free Time (Hike, Journal, Rest, etc.)


3-5
Music, Games, and Sangha with Avi SAM


5:30–6:15
Dinner


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



SUNDAY



6-7 am
Integral Yoga Meditation with Rev. Lakshmi


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



Integral Yoga Hatha – Level 2 with Vyasa


8–9:30
Breakfast


10–12
Designing Your Life with Avi SAM


12–12:30 pm
Meditation


12:45–1:30
Lunch


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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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