Yogaville is the manifestation of the vision of Sri Swami Satchidananda to have people come together with the intention of creating an environment of spiritual discovery, harmony and understanding. The Yogaville Community has come together from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities to live the simple yet profound teachings of Integral Yoga®, based on maintaining our natural condition of an easeful body, peaceful mind and useful life. Our mission is to practice, live, and impart the Integral Yoga teachings of Sri Swami Satchidananda to experience Supreme Peace and Joy, and to share that with one and all. Yogaville consists of two main components that set it apart from other Ashrams and Yoga Teaching Centers in the world; the Ashram and the surrounding community.
Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville® is a vibrant spiritual center founded by Sri Swami Satchidananda. It serves as an oasis for spiritual unfoldment, benefiting residents and guests alike. Situated on the banks of the James River in Buckingham, Virginia with the Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop, it encompasses over 800 acres of serene, wooded landscape. The Ashram is host to several sacred sites including the LOTUS, provides a robust daily schedule for meditation, prayer, spiritual gatherings and hatha yoga classes.
The Vision and Mission of Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville is as follows and serves to guide the Leadership Team and the Trustees as they make decisions that effect the growth of this unique spiritual community.
We envision Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville as a thriving center where people from diverse backgrounds come to study and practice the teachings of Integral Yoga and realize their essential oneness. We envision ourselves as a vibrant spiritual community, a Yoga village, where people of all ages live and serve joyfully. Dedication, cooperation, mutual support, and trust are pillars of our community life. Imbued with the guiding spirit of Sri Swami Satchidananda, the Ashram is a place of pilgrimage to learn about his life and service. We are internationally recognized as a beacon of interfaith harmony and understanding, and known for our commitment to peace—for the individual and for the world.
We invite you to share the Yogaville experience! Join us for a retreat, weekend workshop, teacher training or day visit. We offer a rich and varied list of programs to support many levels of skill and interest in yoga. Read more about our Integral Yoga Programs here.
