Ayurveda Wellness Retreat with California College of Ayurveda
14651 Ballantree Lane Grass Valley, CA 95949 USA
November 20 - 23, 2025
About this Retreat
Dr. Marc Halpern (Dr. Siva) is founder and President of the California College of Ayurveda, the oldest school of Ayurvedic Medicine in the United States. He is a leader in the development of Ayurvedic Medicine in the United States. He is the initiator and co-founder of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, the National Council on Ayurvedic Education and the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine. He has written three textbooks on the principles and clinical practices of Ayurvedic Medicine used at colleges across the United States and the popular book, Healing Your Life; Lessons on the Path of Ayurveda. He is also author of the #1 best-selling Meditation CD in the United States: Yoga Nidra and Self Healing. He also sits on the editorial boards of five different indexed research journals in the United States and in India. Marc Halpern was originally a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine and post-graduate specialist in Holistic Medicine. He began his studies of Ayurveda in 1991 with Dr. David Frawley and went on to study Ayurvedic Medicine with Dr. Subhash Ranade in 1993. He is also a teacher of Yoga in the Sivananda Yoga lineage.
Dr. Mahadevan Seetharaman is a Duke Integrative Healthcare Leader and a Professor at the Hindu University of America (HUA). He is the founder of Ayurveda Living, a platform dedicated to sharing up-to-date information on Ayurveda and Yoga, including wellness insights, directories, research, and reviews.
Dr. Andrea Deerheart ("Deerheart") is the passionate founder of The HeartWay, a non-profit foundation dedicated to Embracing life and Honoring Death. Using wisdom gathered from decades of guiding the living and dying; physically, emotionally and spiritually, Deerheart has provided loving care and healing for those on the journey of conscious living and dying for more than 20 years. With a doctorate in Depth Psychology, her primary work focuses on issues related to aging, cultural mythology, death and dying, as well as grief and loss. Deerheart is also a 500hrRYT yoga teacher and a Certified Classical Yoga Nidra Instructor. She is also the author /narrator of the recording, "Yoga Nidra: Graceful Transitions".
Details of this retreat
Description
This special Ayurveda Wellness Retreat will be offered at the Sivananda Yoga Farm and is combined with the faculty of the California College of Ayurveda. There will be 2 separate tracks. One is for those wanting Self-Healing and time to relax. The second is for practitioners who want to study deeply with senior teachers in the field of ayurveda.
Daily Schedule
Time
Self-Healing Track
Practitioner Track
06:00 – 07:30 AM
Satsang (Meditation, Chanting, Spiritual Talk)
Satsang (Meditation, Chanting, Spiritual Talk)
08:00 – 09:00 AM
Yoga Asanas & Pranayama Class
Yoga Asanas & Pranayama Class
10:00 AM
Brunch
Brunch
11:00 AM
Karma Yoga (Selfless Service)
Karma Yoga (Selfless Service)
12:00 – 01:30 PM
Ayurveda for Everyday Life (Lifestyle, Diet, Daily Routines)
Clinical Ayurveda (Dosha Assessment, Case Reviews)
01:30 – 02:00 PM
Break / Nature Walk / Journaling
Break / Group Discussion
02:00 – 03:30 PM
Self-Healing Tools (Abhyanga Demo, Herbs, Breathwork, Journaling)
Hands-On Practice (Pulse, Tongue, History Taking, Therapies)
03:30 – 04:00 PM
Reflection Circle / Q&A
Peer Debrief / Supervised Q&A
04:00 – 05:00 PM
Yoga Nidra (Guided Deep Relaxation)
Yoga Nidra (Guided Deep Relaxation or Integration Time)
06:00 PM
Dinner
Dinner
07:30 – 08:30 PM
Satsang (Spiritual Talk, Chanting, Meditation)
Satsang (Spiritual Talk, Chanting, Meditation)
09:30 PM
Lights Off
Lights Off
Pre-requisite
There are no prerequisites other than a sincere desire to learn.
Cost / tuition
$225 plus accommodations
Accommodation
Tent - Bring Your Own (male)
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 or book with a friend
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 (share with another guest)
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 or book with a friend
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 (share with another guest)
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 (share with another guest)
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 or book with friends
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 - Shared (share with another guest)
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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