Discovering Your True Self
Discovering Your True Self
Up to 30 in group
April 24 - 26, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Practices to connect with your True Self and inner guidance
- Explore dharma and life purpose through mindful reflection
- Healing techniques for emotional balance and open-hearted living
- Transformative meditations and energy practices for vitality
- Tools to sustain clarity, peace, and positivity in daily life
About this Retreat
Morganne has been blending insights and practices from Taoist, Buddhist, and Shamanic traditions in classes and workshops for three decades. Collaborating with Mitra has added an effective way of identifying and releasing limiting beliefs and stuck emotions.
Personally trained by Master Mantak Chia and his senior students, she was certified to teach his Healing Tao system in 1989. That same year she began her studies of Tibetan Buddhism while residing and doing formal retreat at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra monastery in Woodstock, NY. Morganne has been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine since graduating from Southwest Acupuncture College in 1994. Over time she has added intuitive approaches to her teaching and practice from deep dives into hypnosis, shamanic journeying, BodyTalk and Theta Healing.
Mitra Somerville has offered workshops and programs for over 40 years in Australia and in the US. This is the 3rd program co-leading with Morganne. Our collaboration brings a richness and joy to our presentations.
He has lived and trained in Integral Yoga communities in Australia, New York, and Yogaville, VA. He is a trainer for the 200-hour Integral Yoga Teacher Training and a Meditation, Raja Yoga, Stress Management, and Hatha Yoga Teacher. While in Hawaii he opened a Yoga studio and published a book, Treasure Within You. His extensive training in practical psychology and experience teaching for 40 years places him in a unique position to guide people to improved mental, emotional and physical health and to discover their inner Peace and Joy. He currently resides in Yogaville, VA.
Details of this retreat
Our True Self includes peace, joy, unconditional love and inner guidance. We all have these same essences. These essences are unchanging and always there. Our minds and bodies are unique to each of us. They are changing and can be healed and transformed.
We’ll explore teachings, pathways and practices this weekend that help us bring greater awareness of and connect more deeply with our inner happiness and voice, and harmonize our bodies and minds leading to greater vitality and a more peaceful and productive life.
We’ll explore:
Destiny/dharma: Hearing our true inner voice - informing our life’s calling and guiding everyday life decisions.
Our ultimate identity: Practices and meditations to connect with our True Self essences - our ultimate identity.
Body/mind Self: Harmonize, balance, heal, transform.
Open heart: Living more with more patience, kindness and gratefulness.
Emotions: Release, heal, create positive, beneficial emotions.
Clear, positive mind: Transform beliefs to bring greater harmony, inclusivity and co-operation.
Vitality/health: movement and subtle energy practices to increase wellbeing and vitality.
You’ll bring home new understanding and practices to assist you to connect with your Highest Self, stay more balanced, positive and peaceful in your daily life
Testimonials
“Mitra and Morganne are a great team, I will come to any program they present.”
“You will be surprised just how much this will help your inner peace. With some effort and patience and some work everyone can feel more at their center and content within themselves. Don’t wait to take care of your spirit/mind and the body will follow.” – Past Participant
“Morganne is very knowledgeable, accessible and good at creating a healing energy within the group.” – Past Participant
“Mitra is a quiet, brilliant teacher who presents the material in a well-organized and accessible manner. He balances “lecture” with practice in a perfect ratio. He teaches us HOW to do the practice and then we practice. I feel like I have tools to bring with me. Because we actually did the practice during the workshop, I feel layers of healing have happened already. Thank you.” — Maureen Anderson
Sample Ashram Schedule
MONDAY – FRIDAY
5 – 6:15 am
Integral Yoga Meditation (with leader)
6:30 – 7:30
Morning Meditation
6:30 – 8:00
Integral Yoga Hatha: Level 1 or Mixed level
8 – 8:45
Puja at Chidambaram
8 – 9:00
Breakfast
12 – 12:30 pm
Noon Meditation
12 – 12:30
LOTUS Meditation (Thurs. Fri. & Sat.)
12 – 12:30
Chidambaram Meditation (M, W, F)
12 – 12:30
Puja at Kailash (W & F) – chanting or meditation offered on all other days
12:45 – 1:30
Lunch
2 – 4:00
LOTUS open – gift store open (Friday only)
5 – 6:30
Mixed Level Hatha
5 – 6:30
Restorative (Tuesday only)
5 – 6:30
Gentle Yoga (Friday only)
5 – 5:45
Yoga Nidra (Friday only)
6 – 6:30
Evening Meditation
6:30 – 7:15
Supper
7:30
Scripture Study Class (Tues. & Thurs.)
7:30 – 9
LOTUS open – gift store open (Friday only)
10 pm
Lights out in dorms
SATURDAY
5 – 6:15 am
Morning Meditation (with leader)
6 – 6:45
Guided Meditation
6:20 – 7:20
Morning Meditation
7 – 8:30
Integral Yoga Hatha: Level 1
7 – 8:30
Integral Yoga Hatha: Level 2
8 – 8:45
Puja at Chidambaram
8 – 9:30
Breakfast
9:30 – 10:45
Talk: Yoga in Daily Life
10 – 4 pm
LOTUS open, gift store open
12 – 12:30 pm
Puja Kailash
12 – 12:30
LOTUS Meditation
12:45 – 1:30
Lunch
2 – 5
LOTUS open (gift store open)
4 – 5:30
Mixed Level Hatha
5:30 – 6:30
Supper
7:30 – 9:30
Satsang (Sivananda Satsang Hall)
10 pm
Lights out in dorms
SUNDAY
5 – 6:15 am
Morning Meditation
6 – 6:45
Integral Yoga Meditation
6 – 6:45
Guided Meditation
7 – 8:30
Integral Yoga Hatha: Level 1
7 – 8:30
Integral Yoga Hatha: Level 2
8 – 8:45
Puja at Chidambaram
8 – 8:45
Puja at Kailash
8 – 9:30
Breakfast
10 – 11
Talk: Taking it Home
10 – 4 pm
LOTUS open, gift store open
12 – 12:30 pm
Noon Meditation
12:45 – 1:30
Lunch
6 – 6:30
Evening Meditation
6:30 – 7:15
Supper
10 pm
Lights out in dorms
We’ll explore teachings, pathways and practices this weekend that help us bring greater awareness of and connect more deeply with our inner happiness and voice, and harmonize our bodies and minds leading to greater vitality and a more peaceful and productive life.
We’ll explore:
Destiny/dharma: Hearing our true inner voice - informing our life’s calling and guiding everyday life decisions.
Our ultimate identity: Practices and meditations to connect with our True Self essences - our ultimate identity.
Body/mind Self: Harmonize, balance, heal, transform.
Open heart: Living more with more patience, kindness and gratefulness.
Emotions: Release, heal, create positive, beneficial emotions.
Clear, positive mind: Transform beliefs to bring greater harmony, inclusivity and co-operation.
Vitality/health: movement and subtle energy practices to increase wellbeing and vitality.
You’ll bring home new understanding and practices to assist you to connect with your Highest Self, stay more balanced, positive and peaceful in your daily life
Testimonials
“Mitra and Morganne are a great team, I will come to any program they present.”
“You will be surprised just how much this will help your inner peace. With some effort and patience and some work everyone can feel more at their center and content within themselves. Don’t wait to take care of your spirit/mind and the body will follow.” – Past Participant
“Morganne is very knowledgeable, accessible and good at creating a healing energy within the group.” – Past Participant
“Mitra is a quiet, brilliant teacher who presents the material in a well-organized and accessible manner. He balances “lecture” with practice in a perfect ratio. He teaches us HOW to do the practice and then we practice. I feel like I have tools to bring with me. Because we actually did the practice during the workshop, I feel layers of healing have happened already. Thank you.” — Maureen Anderson
Sample Ashram Schedule
MONDAY – FRIDAY
5 – 6:15 am
Integral Yoga Meditation (with leader)
6:30 – 7:30
Morning Meditation
6:30 – 8:00
Integral Yoga Hatha: Level 1 or Mixed level
8 – 8:45
Puja at Chidambaram
8 – 9:00
Breakfast
12 – 12:30 pm
Noon Meditation
12 – 12:30
LOTUS Meditation (Thurs. Fri. & Sat.)
12 – 12:30
Chidambaram Meditation (M, W, F)
12 – 12:30
Puja at Kailash (W & F) – chanting or meditation offered on all other days
12:45 – 1:30
Lunch
2 – 4:00
LOTUS open – gift store open (Friday only)
5 – 6:30
Mixed Level Hatha
5 – 6:30
Restorative (Tuesday only)
5 – 6:30
Gentle Yoga (Friday only)
5 – 5:45
Yoga Nidra (Friday only)
6 – 6:30
Evening Meditation
6:30 – 7:15
Supper
7:30
Scripture Study Class (Tues. & Thurs.)
7:30 – 9
LOTUS open – gift store open (Friday only)
10 pm
Lights out in dorms
SATURDAY
5 – 6:15 am
Morning Meditation (with leader)
6 – 6:45
Guided Meditation
6:20 – 7:20
Morning Meditation
7 – 8:30
Integral Yoga Hatha: Level 1
7 – 8:30
Integral Yoga Hatha: Level 2
8 – 8:45
Puja at Chidambaram
8 – 9:30
Breakfast
9:30 – 10:45
Talk: Yoga in Daily Life
10 – 4 pm
LOTUS open, gift store open
12 – 12:30 pm
Puja Kailash
12 – 12:30
LOTUS Meditation
12:45 – 1:30
Lunch
2 – 5
LOTUS open (gift store open)
4 – 5:30
Mixed Level Hatha
5:30 – 6:30
Supper
7:30 – 9:30
Satsang (Sivananda Satsang Hall)
10 pm
Lights out in dorms
SUNDAY
5 – 6:15 am
Morning Meditation
6 – 6:45
Integral Yoga Meditation
6 – 6:45
Guided Meditation
7 – 8:30
Integral Yoga Hatha: Level 1
7 – 8:30
Integral Yoga Hatha: Level 2
8 – 8:45
Puja at Chidambaram
8 – 8:45
Puja at Kailash
8 – 9:30
Breakfast
10 – 11
Talk: Taking it Home
10 – 4 pm
LOTUS open, gift store open
12 – 12:30 pm
Noon Meditation
12:45 – 1:30
Lunch
6 – 6:30
Evening Meditation
6:30 – 7:15
Supper
10 pm
Lights out in dorms
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
LGH: Full Bed
Private room and Private Bath. A single Full bed and a private bath designed for those seeking peace in solitude.
LGH: 2 Twin beds
Private Room and Private Bath. Two twin Beds and a private bath that is ideal for friends looking to experience the bliss of Yogaville.
LGH: Queen Bed
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.
Tent-Site
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.
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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