Labor Day Weekend: Integrated Health

Name: Labor Day Weekend: Integrated Health
Start: 2025-08-28
End: 2025-09-01
Location: Sivananda Yoga Farm
Rating: 4.68

4.6840 reviews

14651 Ballantree Lane Grass Valley, CA 95949 USA

August 28 - September 1, 2025

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Acharya

Swami

Shreelata

Dr.

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 Adi Parashaktiananda

Swami Adi Parashaktiananda is a dedicated Sadhak and an experienced international Sivananda Hatha Yoga teacher and trainer in international TTC in USA, Vietnam , Japan and China for more than twelve years. He mainly serves as assistant to Acharya Swami Sitaramananda at the Sivananda Ashram yoga Farm in Grass Valley California and at the Sivananda Ashram in Vietnam. He took the first monastic vow from Sivananda lineage in 2011 and became a sannyasin in 2017. He teaches a 7-day Hatha Yoga Sadhana course and the 14-day Sivananda Sadhana Intensive course, whose emphasis is on individual sadhana. His teaching is classical and brought peace and clarity to many.

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.

Shreelata Suresh

Shreelata commenced her training at the age of six under Vyjayantimala Bali, the famous dancer and actress. After her arangetram in 1981, she studied under the illustrious Guru Kalaimamani K. N. Dakshinamurthy Pillai. Presently she is under the tutelage of Guru V. Krishnamoorthi, whose unique and innovative choreography has encouraged her to create a distinct style of her own. Shreelata has also mastered the dance form of Kuchipoodi from Guru Krishnamoorthi.

Dr. Sachin Deshmukh

Dr. Sachin Deshmukh is a distinguished figure in the field of holistic , Mind-Body medicine and Yoga therapy. Trained as a physician in India, he holds degrees in holistic medicine, homeopathy, Ayurveda, and Yoga therapy. His holistic approach to wellness combines the classical teachings of Yoga and Ayurveda, tailoring his methods to the specific needs of his students and clients. Dr. Deshmukh's teachings aim to harmonize the body, mind, and spirit, guiding individuals toward a balanced and healthy lifestyle and fulfillment!

Details of this retreat

Description
Join us for our Integrated Health & Relaxation Retreat as we take time in the beautiful nature of the Yoga Farm. We close the summer with this special program with Swami Sitaramananda and the senior teachers of the Ashram presenting the Classical Yoga teachings and featuring leading teachers in the field of Holistic Health and Healing.

Heera Kulkarni shares her vast knowledge to create nutritious and delicious plant-based meals for healing health conditions. She is a certified Dietary & Wellness Coach with training in whole foods low-fat plant-based nutrition. She has used this program personally for the past seven years & was able to reverse her own diabetes. Heera is certified in the Starch Solution dietary coaching program by Dr. John McDougall.

Dr. Sachin Deshmukh offers talks on daily and seasonal routines and healthy lifestyle practices following the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda.

Shree Lata Suresh will present traditional Bharat Natyam dance with her students from the Vishwa Shanti Dance Academy.

Enjoy the pristine natural beauty of the Yoga Farm with its beautiful oak trees, swimming pond, abundant wildlife, lavender fields, walking labyrinth and trails. You are welcome to join with our Vedic priest pandit Bhima Samavedula as he performs daily pujas at the many temples and shrines. The Ashram offers twice daily yoga class, meditation and kirtan, healthy vegetarian meals, and guided walks on the Ashram grounds.
Schedule
Friday, August 30
6 am Satsang: Meditation, Chanting, Talk
8-10 am Yoga class
10 am Brunch
11 am Karma Yoga
2pm Arrival
4-6 pm Yoga class
6 pm Dinner
8 pm Satsang: Welcome with Swami Sitaramananda

Saturday, August 31
6 am Satsang: "Holistic Health" - Swami Sitaramananda
8-10 am Yoga class
10 am Brunch
11 am Karma Yoga
1 pm Healing Plant-based Nutrition with Heera
2:30pm Temple Walk
4-6 pm Yoga class
6 pm Dinner
8 pm Satsang: Bharat Natyam Dance with Shree Lata Suresh

Sunday, September 1
6 am Satsang: "Self-Healing" - Swami Sitaramananda
8-10 am Yoga class
10 am Brunch
11 am Karma Yoga
12 pm Ayurveda Health with Dr. Sachin
2 pm 3 Gunas for Balancing Health - Sw Dharmananda
4 pm Yoga Class
6 pm Dinner
8 pm Satsang: "Ayurveda Health" - Dr. Sachin

Monday, September 2
6 am Satsang: "Stress and Relaxation" - Swami Sitaramananda
8-10 am Yoga class
10 am Brunch
4-6 pm Yoga class
6 pm Dinner
8 pm Satsang
Workshop Details
Did you know that 6 in 10 Americans have a chronic health condition? In this workshop Heera Kulkarni will show you how to improve & even reverse your chronic health condition. Heera will show you how to reduce inflammation & heal from the inside out, the same way she has healed herself.
Why attend this workshop: Heera is a certified Dietary & Wellness Coach with training in whole foods low-fat plant-based nutrition. She has used this program personally for the past seven years & was able to reverse her own diabetes. Heera is certified in the Starch Solution dietary coaching program by Dr. John McDougall.

*She has coached people since 2021. She has helped them lose weight, overcome diabetes, high blood pressure, & other lifestyle conditions. In the last batch one person even got rid of his insulin.

*Heera has cooked Indian food for the past 41 years. She has successfully cooked low-fat whole foods plant-based meals for the past seven years. In this workshop you will learn the basics of why & how to adopt this lifestyle.

*Heera is a professional educator with CA teaching credentials & has a Masters in Education & a Bachelors in Biological Sciences. Teaching is her profession & her passion.

*We will also learn the powerful Dhanvantari Mantra. At the end of the workshop we will recite this mantra at the beautiful Dhanvantari temple on the premises. Did you know that "Bhagwan Dhanwantari" is the God of the Hindu medicine.

Getting Here

Sivananda Yoga Farm, 14651 Ballantree Lane Grass Valley, CA 95949 USA

Accommodation

Tent - Bring Your Own

Guests may bring their own tent and gear and camp on the land. Sleep closer to nature in the fresh, open air. There are deck platforms designated for tenting. If you want more than one tent, book with us multiple times!

Om Cabin - Double

The double is a shared room, and the cost is per person. If you are not booking with a friend or family member, a roommate will be assigned. Pleasant and simple lodging, our Om Cabins are the original tent cabins that were built about 20 years ago. They are placed in a peaceful and tranquil setting, on a gentle hillside overlooking the pond and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Ashram. Each cabin is named for a different virtue, such as happiness or contentment. Each cabin is furnished with a dresser, desk, night stand, ceiling fan and propane heater. Om Cabin guests share a nearby bathhouse. Wifi internet is available.

Om Cabin - Private

Book your own private Om cabin. Pleasant and simple lodging, our Om Cabins are the original tent cabins that were built about 20 years ago. They are placed in a peaceful and tranquil setting, on a gentle hillside overlooking the pond and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Ashram. Each cabin is named for a different virtue, such as happiness or contentment. Each cabin is furnished with a dresser, desk, night stand, ceiling fan and propane heater. Om Cabin guests share a nearby bathhouse. Wifi internet is available.

Siva Cabin - Double

The double is a shared room, and the cost is per person. If you are not booking with a friend or family member, a roommate will be assigned. Our Siva & Krishna Cabins are newly built and are placed in a peaceful, tranquil setting, at the base of Siva hill on a gentle hillside overlooking the pond and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Ashram. They feature an outdoor porch, bamboo wood flooring, ceiling fan, and are built with high grade materials and furnished with a side table, dresser and propane heater. Includes a private bathroom and shower. Wifi is available.

Krishna Cabin, Double

The double is a shared room, and the cost is per person. If you are not booking with a friend or family member, a roommate will be assigned. Our Krishna Cabins are newly built and are placed in a peaceful, tranquil setting, at the base of Siva hill on a gentle hillside overlooking the pond and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Ashram. They feature an outdoor porch, bamboo wood flooring, ceiling fan, and are built with high grade materials and furnished with a side table, dresser and propane heater. Includes a private bathroom and shower. Wifi is available.

Siva Cabin - Private

Our Siva Cabins are newly built and are placed in a peaceful, tranquil setting, at the base of Siva hill on a gentle hillside overlooking the pond and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Ashram. They feature an outdoor porch, bamboo wood flooring, ceiling fan, and are built with high grade materials and furnished with a side table, dresser and propane heater. Includes a private bathroom and shower. Wifi is available.

Krishna Cabin - Private

Our Krishna Cabins are newly built and are placed in a peaceful, tranquil setting, at the base of Siva hill on a gentle hillside overlooking the pond and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Ashram. They feature an outdoor porch, bamboo wood flooring, ceiling fan, and are built with high grade materials and furnished with a side table, dresser and propane heater. Includes a private bathroom and shower. Wifi is available.

Deluxe Shanti Cabin - Shared

The double is a shared room, and the cost is per person. If you are not booking with a friend or family member, a roommate will be assigned. Pleasant, deluxe, lodging, our Shanti Cabins are placed in a peaceful, tranquil setting, on a gentle hillside overlooking the pond and are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Ashram. Includes private bathroom with shower, air conditioner, propane heater, ceiling fan, and attic space. Furnishings include a desk, table, chairs, dresser, wardrobe and a sitting area. A small refrigerator, dishes and cutlery are provided. Wifi is available.

Deluxe Shanti Cabin - Private

Pleasant, deluxe, lodging, our Shanti Cabins are placed in a peaceful, tranquil setting, on a gentle hillside overlooking the pond and are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Ashram. Includes private bathroom with shower, air conditioner, propane heater, ceiling fan, and attic space. Furnishings include a desk, table, chairs, dresser, wardrobe and a sitting area. A small refrigerator, dishes and cutlery are provided. Wifi is available.

Customer Reviews

4.68 out of 5.0 average rating

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.

Anonymous • May 30, 2023

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Memorial day weekend workshop

Swami Adi, was really helpful to give a broad overview of the center and also cover interesting topics.

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.

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!

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.

Labor Day Weekend: Integrated Health

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Acharya Swami Sitaramananda

Swami Adi Parashaktiananda

Swami Dharmananda

Shreelata Suresh

Dr. Sachin Deshmukh

Details of this retreat

Getting Here