Svastha & Sukha: Cultivating Wholeness and Joy Through Vedic Wisdom
Svastha & Sukha: Cultivating Wholeness and Joy Through Vedic Wisdom
Up to 30 in group
May 15 - 17, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Explore the Vedic principles of dynamic health and inner contentment
- Learn how time, environment, and awareness shape sustainable healing
- Discover the Pancha Yagnas and their role in life and society
- Practice Karma Yoga as a path of purification, resilience, and service
- Foster community healing by shifting from isolation to collective harmony
About this Retreat
Dr. Ramkumar is a Founder-Director of Punarnava Ayurveda, an institution committed to Authentic Ayurveda for Universal Well-Being. He is a lifelong student of Ayurveda and other traditional Indian knowledge systems.
Over the last 25 years, he has given talks and conducted workshops in the Americas, Africa, Europe, Australia and South-
East Asia propagating health and happiness through Ayurveda. Punarnava Ayurveda is currently engaged in the creation of an experimental green self-sustaining authentic Ayurveda healing community, Vaidyagrama, in South India. This village is working towards adhering to the principles of authentic Ayurveda and vastu; and will also engage in natural farming, use of alternate energy sources, waste recycling, environment friendly construction, water management and so on – the idea is to create an “optimum healing environment”.
Durga’s life was transformed by Ayurveda and she has studied in both the USA and India and has taught internationally for over 25 years. In the wisdom of Ayurveda she found herself and now has a way to live intelligently, guided by nature.
Ayurveda has strong ties to the other Vedic sciences therefore Durga studies and works collaboratively with practitioners of classical yoga, yoga therapy, Vedic Astrology and Meditation. Her joy is to guide and connect others through the discovery journey of how these modalities can empower us to live our best life.
She is the author of Yoga of Recovery: Integrating Yoga and Ayurveda With Modern Recovery Tools for Addiction.
Details of this retreat
Join Dr. Ramkumar Kutty, founder of Vaidyagram Ayurveda Healing Village, and Durga Leela, founder of Yoga of Recovery, for a transformative retreat at Yogaville Ashram, May 15–17, 2026.
Together, we will explore the profound concepts of Svastha (dynamic health) and Sukha (deep, abiding ease and contentment). The path to both Svastha and Sukha involves shifting from the isolated “I” to the connected We space, nurturing healing through community and collective harmony.
Dive into timeless Vedic teachings, including
Understanding how time and environment shape health and healing.
How learning to care for and manage yourself with awareness, gradually brings the capacity to support and participate in sustainable community.
Understand traditional lineage in a modern context.
Discover the Pancha Yagnas, the five sacred rituals that sustain life and society.
Embrace Karma Yoga as a path for self-development, ego and heart purification, as well as skillful adaptation and resilience
This retreat offers practical wisdom for anyone seeking deeper connection, healing, and leadership within themselves and their communities.
Testimonials:
Durga Leela is a fantastic teacher and visionary. — Participant
Yogaville is just the best place ever. The training was thorough and fascinating. The experience was beyond words. Thank you. — Annie M
..a much needed and wanted retreat. Incredible insight. Loved it! — Maryellen T.
Durga Leela is a treasure. She’s one of the best instructors I’ve ever had. — Past Participant
View Daily Ashram Schedule →
Together, we will explore the profound concepts of Svastha (dynamic health) and Sukha (deep, abiding ease and contentment). The path to both Svastha and Sukha involves shifting from the isolated “I” to the connected We space, nurturing healing through community and collective harmony.
Dive into timeless Vedic teachings, including
Understanding how time and environment shape health and healing.
How learning to care for and manage yourself with awareness, gradually brings the capacity to support and participate in sustainable community.
Understand traditional lineage in a modern context.
Discover the Pancha Yagnas, the five sacred rituals that sustain life and society.
Embrace Karma Yoga as a path for self-development, ego and heart purification, as well as skillful adaptation and resilience
This retreat offers practical wisdom for anyone seeking deeper connection, healing, and leadership within themselves and their communities.
Testimonials:
Durga Leela is a fantastic teacher and visionary. — Participant
Yogaville is just the best place ever. The training was thorough and fascinating. The experience was beyond words. Thank you. — Annie M
..a much needed and wanted retreat. Incredible insight. Loved it! — Maryellen T.
Durga Leela is a treasure. She’s one of the best instructors I’ve ever had. — Past Participant
View Daily Ashram Schedule →
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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