Advanced Teachers Training Course (ATTC)
June 1 - 28, 2026
About this Retreat
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 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.
Details of this retreat
Description
The Advanced Yoga Teachers Training Course (ATTC) allows graduates from the Sivananda Yoga Teachers Training Course (TTC) to deepen their spiritual practice and study of Hatha yoga, Vedanta philosophy, Raja yoga, Anatomy, and Sanskrit. Advanced Yoga Teachers Training couse is another opportunity to practice under guidance in a supportive atmosphere with long-time (up to 30 years) yoga practitioners and teachers. Advanced yoga teachers training course gives you a boost of energy and clarity. The program is similar to the 200 hour yoga teachers training cousre and should not be perceived as a course only for experts.
Curriculum
ASANAS
The twelve basic postures in depth
Practice of classical advanced variations
Precise corrections
Deeper understanding of Hatha Yoga
PRANAYAMA
Extended practice of Anuloma Viloma
Advanced pranayamas
Proper use of the Bandhas
VEDANTA
The philosophical schools of India
Analogies of the supreme reality
Study of Vedantic meditation techniques
Explanation of Vedantic mantras
RAJA YOGA
In-depth study of the Yoga Sutras from Patanjali
The mind, its mystery and control
Detailed study of the eight steps of Raja Yoga
BHAKTI YOGA
The nine types of Bhakti
The five attitudes of devotion
SANSKRIT
Learning the Sanskrit alphabet
Correct pronunciation and spelling of the mantras and hymns
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Study of the nervous system, brain, endocrine glands and how they relate to the practice of asanas, pranayama and meditation
KIRTAN (MANTRA CHANTING)
Positive effects on the emotions
Correct pronunciation and mental attitude
Learning of classical Sanskrit songs
DIET
Subtle aspects of the vegetarian diet
Proper nutrition according to the three-Dosha theory of Ayurveda
Daily Schedule
4:30 a.m............Wake up
5:00 a.m........... Advanced Pranayama class
6:00 a.m...........Satsang (meditation, chanting and lecture) or silent walk
7:45 a.m........... Asana class - 1 Hour
9:00 a.m............Anatomy and physiology lecture
10:00 a.m..........Vegetarian Brunch
11:00 a.m..........Karma Yoga
12 noon.............Raja yoga or Sanskrit lecture
2:00 p.m............Main lecture (Vedanta, bhakti yoga, karma yoga)
4:00 p.m............Advanced asana and pranayama class
6:00 p.m............Vegetarian Dinner
8:00 p.m............Satsang (meditation, chanting, and lecture) or special program
Certification
CERTIFICATE OF YOGA ACHARYA
Upon successful completion of the examination, participants receive an internationally recognized diploma from the "Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy" of Rishikesh, situated in the Himalayas, and the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres and Ashrams with headquarters at Val Morin, Quebec, Canada. The title Yoga Acharyameans master of Yoga.
YOGA ALLIANCE
Certified by the worldwide Yoga Alliance for the 500 hours standard for Registered Yoga Schools (RYS).
Prices
Tent - Bring Your Own – $2,400.00
Om Cabin - Double – $3,000.00
Om Cabin - Private - $3,500.00
Krishna Cabin - Double – $3,600.00
Siva Cabin - Double – $3,700.00
Krishna Cabin - Private - $4,600.00
Siva Cabin - Private – $4,800.00
Deluxe Shanti Cabin - Double – $4,200.00
Deluxe Shanti Cabin - Private – $5,400.00
Pre-requisite
Successful completion of the Sivananda Teachers Training Course (TTC).
Languages
The course will be offered in English with simultaneous translation into Mandarin Chinese and Japanese.
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 - 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.
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.
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.
Siva Cabin - Double (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. 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, Private
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.
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.
Deluxe Shanti Cabin - Triple (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.
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