Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm - Grass Valley, California

ANIL B.

Went for a ~weeklong Karma Yoga program last week. It was an amazing experience in many ways. This was my fourth or fifth time staying at the Yoga Farm, and I have always found the time spent extremely gratifying and enriching. I love the serene and uplifting atmosphere, the morning and evening Satsangs with melodious chanting, the rigorous but well structured Yoga classes, the sumptuous and healthy meals, and the very interesting conversations during meals with the staff members and fellow participants. I came back rejuvenated and with a lot more clarity of mind.

alexis C.

Always instructive, healing, inspiring, up lifting. I have attended trainings over the past few years and always have had a lovely experience. Food is good organic vegetarian, there is a play structure for children, and hammocks littered about for a relaxing afternoon nap, classical teachings, satsang, amazing night sky.

Markanday R.

Very peaceful, kind staff, and great yoga. Just beware that the lower cost cabins don't have AC and most of the general buildings don't either.

Ashley B.

I recently stayed at the Yoga Farm for 3 nights during the meditation weekend workshop. Staying at the ashram is a beautiful experience. It helped me reset and ground me in my personal meditation and yoga Asana practice as well as introduce new practices into my routine. I plan to visit the ashram more regularly to incorporate more peace and love into my life.
I would recommend to everyone looking for an authentic traditional yoga experience.
Thank you so much for hosting me for the meditation weekend!

Alma H.

Enjoyed a weekend retreat here. Very tranquil. Cabin was clean and comfortable. Lovely yoga hall where meditation and kirtan also held. Knowledgeable yoga instruction. Food was delicious and people were friendly. Would definitely go back.

Carol A.

I have been to the Ashram twice now within the past 3 years and wonder why it took me so long to go back. This place is very spiritual, open minded and gives the mind a chance to rest and focus on your inner Divine self. It’s where people from all walks of life came together. Everyone is welcome to use this experience as they want. You can follow the schedule or just go one hikes all day. Plus they have animals! They have cats, dogs, llamas, cranes, fish..... the list goes on. Lastly, the staff, students and other guests I met where all so nice, friendly and respectful. I can’t wait to go back and am not waiting another 3 years to go.

Ryan B.

I spent three months working at the ashram as a karma yogi in 2022. I love this place and the people that care for it deeply.

The land is wild and beautiful. And you will see lots of wildlife here. The pond offers refuge on hot days, and all of the temples offer spiritual refuge.

The people are strange and beautiful. You will meet lots of colorful characters- all of whom are devoted to the ashram and a path of peaceful living.

The teachings and practices are exquisite. And if you are open to receiving these teachings, you will definitely transform. I had a significant physical transformation from the yogic diet and practicing classical hatha yoga twice daily.

I would HIGHLY recommend doing a teacher training and/or karma yoga program here.

Om Namah Sivaya

Laughing F. Y. F. D.

An authentic yogi experience tucked away in a beautiful part of California. As an Indian it was very important for me to find an ashram and yoga community that embodied the true meaning and depth of classical yoga. Food is also amazing and everyone is very kind. Will go back!