200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training - Fall
200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training - Fall
Up to 30 in group
October 5 - November 2, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Learn to teach asanas, pranayama, Yoga Nidra, chanting, and meditation
- Explore anatomy, Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, and Karma Yoga
- Receive hands-on teaching practice and daily Yoga immersion
- Gain skills in publicity, marketing, and teaching Integral Yoga classes
- Graduate with a 220-hour Yoga Alliance certification
About this Retreat
Saci Murphy, E-RYT 500, Saci has been teaching all levels and branches of Integral Yoga since 2009. Previously, she enjoyed an eclectic career as a professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer for 25 years. She owned and operated a successful performing arts center and ballet company and developed a software company that pioneered interactive multimedia and training programs internationally.
Stepping into the LOTUS temple, the Light Of Truth Universal Shrine at Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville, was a turning point for Saci. Sri Swami Satchidananda’s universal teaching that there is only one Truth within the many spiritual traditions and practices resonated deeply within her. All traditions create in us the opportunity to be present, awake and fully alive.
While living at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, she directed the Living Yoga Training (LYT) residential immersion program, sharing the teachings of Raja, Bhakti, Karma and Jnana Yoga with others. In 2017 she became director of programming at the San Francisco IY Institute. Within the Bay Area, Saci had opportunities to serve those experiencing homelessness in various shelters and communities.
In 2021 Saci relocated to Arizona where she managed the Diamond Mountain Retreat Center, a Buddhist meditation center in the mountains, serving aspirants and the local Native American community.
Today, Saci continues her lighthearted and inspirational teaching at Yogaville and around the US, sharing her love of the practice. Through proper alignment of the body, breath, and movement, she also focuses on the subtle yet powerful practices of chanting, deep relaxation, pranayama, and meditation.
Swami Priyaananda is a senior disciple of Swami Satchidananda with thirty years of experience in the practice of Integral Yoga. She served in the Integral Yoga Health Services division and the Distribution Department at Satchidananda Ashram in Connecticut, as well as Executive Secretary and Coordinator of the Living Yoga Training program at the Ashram in Virginia. Currently, she is Vice President of the Office of Spiritual Development and Manager of Satchidananda Archives.
My name is Mukti Devi, ERYT-500. I have been a devotee of Swami Satchidananda since 2010. I currently work as a psychedelic-assisted therapist where I support people in returning to their True Self – which I define as a state of inner freedom that is marked by being unencumbered from social stories or limiting beliefs. Bringing a background in trauma-informed yoga therapy, rehabilitative pilates, and many years on a dedicated spiritual path, I offer allyship and unconditional positive regard for everyone I work with, no matter their current circumstances.
I was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Contemplative Psychology and Neuroscience, and a master’s degree in Transpersonal Psychotherapy from Naropa University in Boulder, CO. Most notably, I received five years training while living in India in both Tibetan Buddhism and Advaita-Vedanta while living and serving within multiple monastic ashram communities. I am a practitioner of Jungian Tarot, Shamanism, Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda and Vedic Astrology. Forms of self-care that I practice regularly include meditation, herbalism/plant medicine, drumming, yoga, qi gong, cooking, poetry, and walking barefoot on the Earth. I live with my beloved partner and plant family in Encinitas, CA.
Details of this retreat
The Integral Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training is a month-long residential intensive where you will learn to teach asanas (yoga poses), Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation), pranayama (breathing practices), chanting, and meditation.
The training is multifaceted. You learn about Yoga, practice each day, and learn to teach then practice teaching. By the end of the training, you have strengthened your practice and are well-prepared to share your experience and knowledge with others.
Join us on this exciting path toward becoming a yoga teacher!
Additionally, students will explore
Anatomy & Physiology
Raja Yoga (the science of the mind and meditation)
Jnana Yoga (the study of Self-inquiry)
Bhakti Yoga (the path of devotion)
Karma Yoga (the practice of selfless service)
Chanting instruction: for personal practice and class settings
Benefits of a Yogic Diet
Publicity and Marketing
Prerequisites:
Applicants should be regular practitioners of Hatha Yoga for at least six months and be familiar with the Integral Yoga class.
If you’re not familiar with the Integral Yoga style, please enjoy a free IY Hatha Yoga session taught by Saci Murphy. There is also a YouTube video available of the Integral Yoga Hatha class. Have fun!
If you have any questions, please contact Saci Murphy at saci@yogaville.org or (434) 969-3121 x106
before submitting your application and non-refundable application fee.
Certification
Graduates receive a diploma certifying them to teach Integral Yoga Level 1 classes and are awarded 220 Yoga Alliance hours.
Testimonials
Saci is a naturally gifted teacher whose warmth and encouragement creates an uplifting and inclusive environment. Her years as a dancer give her a strong foundation in body mechanics and healthy alignment, and her many years as a devoted Yogi give her a deep understanding into the more subtle levels of being, which she readily and easily imparts to her students. Her classes are accessible and fun, and you’ll leave feeling refreshed, balanced and supported. — Claire B.
The Integral Yoga teacher training came at a magical time to help me connect with my true self and to set me on a path in alignment with my heart. A greater purpose was revealed during the teacher training, rerouting me to help others heal through Yoga. The program was demanding and challenging with loving guidance from compassionate, dedicated, and wise instructors. We were required to practice what we were learning to teach. Through daily meditation, hatha yoga, breathing practices, and the study of the yoga sutras, yoga principles, and yoga history, we experienced the direct benefits of a devoted practice and blossomed into well-prepared and disciplined Integral Yoga teachers. — Paula Lucas
Tentative Schedule
All activities at the Satchidananda Ashram in Yogaville, Virginia Ashram are structured around the daily schedule of the ashram which includes meditation and Hatha Yoga each morning and evening prior to breakfast and dinner, as well as noon meditation held in Guru Bhavahan and Lotus prior to lunch.
Time
Activity
5:30 AM
Wake up
6:00 – 6:30 AM
Meditation
6:40 – 8:10 AM
Hatha Yoga
8:15 – 9:15 AM
Breakfast
9:30 – 11:20 AM
Morning Session
11:20 – 11:30 AM
Announcements
11:45 AM
Van leaves for LOTUS (behind VV dorms)
12:00 – 12:30 PM
Noon Meditation
12:45 – 1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 – 3:00 PM
Study/Free Time
3:00 – 5:45 PM
Afternoon Session
6:00 – 6:30 PM
Yoga Nidra or Meditation
6:35 – 7:15 PM
Dinner
7:30 – 9:00 PM
Evening Session
9:30 PM
Academy building closes
10:00 PM
Lights Out
The training is multifaceted. You learn about Yoga, practice each day, and learn to teach then practice teaching. By the end of the training, you have strengthened your practice and are well-prepared to share your experience and knowledge with others.
Join us on this exciting path toward becoming a yoga teacher!
Additionally, students will explore
Anatomy & Physiology
Raja Yoga (the science of the mind and meditation)
Jnana Yoga (the study of Self-inquiry)
Bhakti Yoga (the path of devotion)
Karma Yoga (the practice of selfless service)
Chanting instruction: for personal practice and class settings
Benefits of a Yogic Diet
Publicity and Marketing
Prerequisites:
Applicants should be regular practitioners of Hatha Yoga for at least six months and be familiar with the Integral Yoga class.
If you’re not familiar with the Integral Yoga style, please enjoy a free IY Hatha Yoga session taught by Saci Murphy. There is also a YouTube video available of the Integral Yoga Hatha class. Have fun!
If you have any questions, please contact Saci Murphy at saci@yogaville.org or (434) 969-3121 x106
before submitting your application and non-refundable application fee.
Certification
Graduates receive a diploma certifying them to teach Integral Yoga Level 1 classes and are awarded 220 Yoga Alliance hours.
Testimonials
Saci is a naturally gifted teacher whose warmth and encouragement creates an uplifting and inclusive environment. Her years as a dancer give her a strong foundation in body mechanics and healthy alignment, and her many years as a devoted Yogi give her a deep understanding into the more subtle levels of being, which she readily and easily imparts to her students. Her classes are accessible and fun, and you’ll leave feeling refreshed, balanced and supported. — Claire B.
The Integral Yoga teacher training came at a magical time to help me connect with my true self and to set me on a path in alignment with my heart. A greater purpose was revealed during the teacher training, rerouting me to help others heal through Yoga. The program was demanding and challenging with loving guidance from compassionate, dedicated, and wise instructors. We were required to practice what we were learning to teach. Through daily meditation, hatha yoga, breathing practices, and the study of the yoga sutras, yoga principles, and yoga history, we experienced the direct benefits of a devoted practice and blossomed into well-prepared and disciplined Integral Yoga teachers. — Paula Lucas
Tentative Schedule
All activities at the Satchidananda Ashram in Yogaville, Virginia Ashram are structured around the daily schedule of the ashram which includes meditation and Hatha Yoga each morning and evening prior to breakfast and dinner, as well as noon meditation held in Guru Bhavahan and Lotus prior to lunch.
Time
Activity
5:30 AM
Wake up
6:00 – 6:30 AM
Meditation
6:40 – 8:10 AM
Hatha Yoga
8:15 – 9:15 AM
Breakfast
9:30 – 11:20 AM
Morning Session
11:20 – 11:30 AM
Announcements
11:45 AM
Van leaves for LOTUS (behind VV dorms)
12:00 – 12:30 PM
Noon Meditation
12:45 – 1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 – 3:00 PM
Study/Free Time
3:00 – 5:45 PM
Afternoon Session
6:00 – 6:30 PM
Yoga Nidra or Meditation
6:35 – 7:15 PM
Dinner
7:30 – 9:00 PM
Evening Session
9:30 PM
Academy building closes
10:00 PM
Lights Out
Getting Here
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.
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
Bottom bunk in a shared dorm room.
Dorm rooms contain 4-8 beds.
Shared bathroom
Dorm rooms are not coed
Availability is Gender Specific
Private Dormitory
This is a private room with a shared bathroom in our Ramalinga Nilayam Dorm - Females Only
LOTUS Guest House
A Private Room with a Private Bath. All rooms come with a desk and chair.
Camp-Site
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 camp-sites have tent platforms for a more comfortable and dry tenting experience. Price is per person per night.
Please bring your own tent, tie downs, tarp (weather protection). bedding and towels.
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
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.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
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
What's Included
- Accomodations
- Meals
- Meditation Sessions
- Yoga Classes
What's Not Included
- Transportation
- Airfare
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