Six Gateways on the Spiritual Journey: Weekend Retreat

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108 Yogaville Way, Buckingham, VA 23921, United States
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Up to 30 in group
Date
July 31 - August 2, 2026

Retreat Highlights

  • Immersive exploration of the Six Gateways of Yoga including Raja and Hatha practices
  • Direct experience with sacred sound and mantra meditation to focus the mind
  • Guided journaling sessions to articulate intuition and map your spiritual journey
  • Wisdom teachings and storytelling centered on the lives of realized saints
  • Practical methods to transform daily actions into selfless service and karma yoga

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

Not everyone approaches the Divine by the same road — and that's exactly the point. This workshop invites you to explore diverse approaches to spiritual life and discover the path that resonates with your nature, your heart, and your way home. Come curious. Leave with a map!

Each session is designed to move you from curiosity into experience — not just learning about the pathways, but stepping onto each one and discovering how it feels. Which ones fit.
The Six Gateways:

Raja Yoga — The Path of Meditation -Train your attention, quiet the mental noise, and learn how to be truly yourself.
Hatha Yoga — The Path of the Body - Yoga postures and breath to reset your system, build awareness, and to become more grounded in your physical frame.
Bhakti Yoga — The Path of the Heart - Music, chanting, and devotion as a way to open, soften, and to connect – both to yourself and to something greater.
Jnana Yoga — The Path of Wisdom - Ask the big questions. Challenge your assumptions. Discover what lies beneath the surface of the apparent realities.
Japa Yoga — The Path of Sacred Sound -The use of mantras to focus the mind, purify the heart, and align with the divine and sacred vibration.
Karma Yoga — The Path of Selfless Service - Discover this magic!  We truly can transform every action into a blessing through heartfelt service.

What to Expect:

Guided journaling to give words and form to your intuitions
Direct practices so you can step through each gateway and find your footing
Sharing and discussions with fellow travelers — for support, inspiration, and the reminder that you're not alone
True stories of the saints and practitioners who have walked these paths before us

Whether you're just beginning your spiritual journey or have had long experience, this workshop offers something rare — the opportunity to explore,  enrich, and amplify your practices and speed your way towards the sacred goal.

Join us at Yogaville this summer for a weekend retreat — and discover a home that you never knew you had!



Testimonials: 
Swami Divyananda has a natural teaching style that comes from genuineness, love and respect for her students. I felt accepted and understood at the level that I am currently experiencing. Her encouragement helped me settle in more consistently into my practice and go from here with confidence. — Linda Carder
This program is extremely helpful to deepen your spiritual practice. Swami Divyananda  is very warm and caring. An Excellent experience. — Tanja Prakasha
Sw. Divyananda Ma is a stellar master teacher. Her guidance through the sessions of the course were strong and steady in creating a stronger foundation for my practice. — Margaret Ralph



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Getting Here

Location icon Yogaville, 108 Yogaville Way, Buckingham, VA 23921, United States

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

Accommodation
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

Accommodation
This is a private room with a shared bathroom in our Ramalinga Nilayam Dorm - Females Only

LGH: Full Bed

Accommodation
Private room and Private Bath. A single Full bed and a private bath designed for those seeking peace in solitude.    

LGH: 2 Twin beds

Accommodation
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

Accommodation
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

Accommodation
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

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Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
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Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
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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

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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