This Memorial Day weekend, we invite you to join a very special celebration marking 55 years of tradition, learning, and community, honoring our journey from 1971 to 2026. The program brings together satsangs, yoga classes, vegetarian meals, and inspiring workshops led by swamis and distinguished guests, all centered on sharing timeless teachings in a warm and welcoming setting.
Participants will have the opportunity to hear lectures from Swami Sitaramananda, attend workshops and a concert by Stephen Longfellow Fiske, and experience the wisdom of Komilla Sutton, the heart-opening presence of Silvia Nakkach, and the thought-provoking insights of Fred Luskin, PhD. Pundit Samavedula will also help invite Divine Energy into our Home, adding a deeply spiritual dimension to the weekend.
Cost: Tuition is $120 plus accommodations. All options include 2 vegetarian meals, 2 yoga classes, and 2 satsangs.
What to Bring: slip-on shoes, loose comfortable clothing, writing materials, a meditation shawl or blanket, yoga mat, sitting cushion, water bottle, and flashlight. All books and materials are available to order from our online boutique.
These extremely comfortable and spacious cabins are tastefully furnished and decorated. Watch the deer wander by from the front porch with sun shade. For your comfort, an air conditioner, propane heater and ceiling fan are provided; furnishings include a desk/table and chairs, dresser/wardrobe and a sitting area. A small refrigerator, dishes and cutlery are provided.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Om Cabin - Private (1 twin bed) - 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.
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.
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.
Swami Sitaramananda is a respected senior acharya of the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers, known for her long-standing dedication to sharing the teachings of classical yoga and Vedanta. She serves as director of both the Sivananda Ashram Vedanta Yoga Farm in California and the Sivananda Yoga Resort and Training Center in Vietnam, bringing guidance and leadership to these important centers...
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About Swami Adiparashaktiananda Swami Adiparashaktiananda is a devoted sadhak and an experienced international Sivananda Yoga teacher and trainer, with more than 16 years of experience leading international TTCs in the USA, Vietnam, Japan, and China. He primarily serves as assistant to Acharya Swami Sitaramananda at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm in Grass Valley, California. He received his first monastic vow in the...
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About Swami Sivasankariananda Swami Sivasankariananda serves as director of the Los Angeles Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center and is a respected member of the Sivananda teaching community. She completed her TTC at the Yoga Farm in 1997, followed by her ATTC there in 2008. Her path has included yatra throughout north and south India, as well as to Mount Kailas, experiences that...
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Stephen Longfellow Fiske is a musician, author, poet, Interfaith Minister, and longtime peace and environmental activist whose work brings together creativity, spirituality, and service. Known for a life dedicated to humanitarian, ecological, and peace-oriented causes, he has consistently expressed these values through his artistic path. His music and writing reflect a deep commitment to meaningful connection, thoughtful reflection, and a...
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Komilla Sutton is the co-founder and Chair of the British Association for Vedic Astrology, and an internationally renowned consultant, teacher, and lecturer. Born in India, she has played a pioneering role in making Vedic astrology more accessible to Western readers, helping to bridge ancient wisdom with a modern international audience. As an author, she is known for The Essentials of Vedic...
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MMT (Saraswati Devi)
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Pundit Samavedula is a sixth-generation Sama Veda pandit whose study of the Vedas began at the age of seven. He trained at the Shri Sarva Raya Veda Patha Shala school in South India, where he dedicated 12 years to deep Vedic learning before earning his Master’s Degree in Vedic Studies (Ganapati Pandit). With a lifelong foundation in sacred tradition, he brings...
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BioSwami Amritananda is a devoted yoga teacher and karma yogi from Japan, bringing more than 18 years of personal practice and over ten years of teaching experience in Hatha Yoga. She holds RYT500 and IAYT-accredited SYHET 800-hour certifications. In 2025, she embraced monastic life in the Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnudevananda tradition, fully committing herself to spiritual practice and selfless...
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Durga Leela is the founder of Yoga of Recovery, a comprehensive approach that brings together ayurveda, yoga, and recovery tools to support healing on the mind, body, and spirit levels. Her work is designed for those affected by addiction and self-destructive behaviors, offering a holistic path that combines traditional wisdom with practical support. Yoga of Recovery is currently available through workshops,...
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Debashish Banerji, Ph.D., holds the Haridas Chaudhuri Professorship of Indian Philosophies and Cultures, as well as the Doshi Professorship of Asian Art, at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) in San Francisco. His work bridges philosophy, culture, and art, offering a rich perspective shaped by both academic depth and cross-cultural understanding. From 1991 to 2006, he served as President of...
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Originally from South India, Pundit Bhima joined the Sivananda Yoga Farm in 2023, bringing with him a deep-rooted connection to Vedic tradition. Raised in a Vedic Hindu family, he grew up immersed in spiritual practice and a way of life shaped by devotion, discipline, and service. His father, Sri Trinadha Lakshmi Narasimha Murty garu, served as a Sri Devi Upasaka, a...
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Fri, May 22