Ride The Nature Bus to the Yogaville Satchidananda Ashram. Visit the illuminated shrines at night. Partake in guided meditation, an ashram tour, yoga sessions, community gathering, and meals. Don’t miss out on this transformative experience!
Yogaville Retreat
Free carpool transportation on The Nature Bus
Accommodations in the Lotus Conference Center and all meals (vegetarian) are included in the price.
FRIDAY
10 am Meet at REI parking lot. Check-in process. Your printed ticket and ID required to board the bus.
10:30 – 2:00 pm Travel on board The Nature Bus to Buckingham, VA Yogaville Satchidananda Ashrum (stopping for a 15-30 min snack/stretch break at halfway point)
2:00 Registration and settle into dorms and begin activities
5:00 – 6:30 pm Either Hatha Yoga or Deep Relaxation (see schedule in lobby)
6:00 – 6:30 Meditatin
6:30 Dinner at the Ashrum (included)
7:30 – 8:30 Orientation video of the Ashrum in Satsang Hall
7:30 – 9:00 Visit the illuminated Lotus shrine and Kailash Temple
SATURDAY
Early morning meditation, hatha yoga or daily puja
8:00 – 9:30 Breakfast at the Ashrum (included)
9:30 – 10:30 Choice of yoga, formal talk, or visit the shrine
Noon – meditation
12:45 – lunch at the Ashrum (included)
1:45 – 3:30 tour of the Ashrum
4:00 – 5:00 Choice or hatha yoga, restorative yoga, or deep relaxation
5:00 – 5:30 Evening meditation
5:30 – 6:30 dinner at the Ashrum (included)
7:30 – 9:30 Satsang community get-together
SUNDAY
Early morning choices of meditation, hatha yoga, daily puja
8:00 – 9:30 breakfast at Ashrum (included)
10:00 – 11:15 Talk “Applying yoga in daily life”
12:00 check out
12:00 – 12:30 laughing yoga
12:45 lunch
2:00 – 6:00 Travel back to REI parking lot (we have no control over traffic situations so please prepare for a possible later return)
End of Nature Experience
What to bring:
Snacks & water bottle (will be placed in the bus coolers). NO FOOD OR DRINK MAY BE CONSUMED ON THE BUS.
Dress for the weather. Rain gear (we go rain or shine). Comfortable walking shoes. Clothing for all 3 days. Toiletries. Yoga clothing.
Yoga mat
Sheets for twin-sized bunk bed, blanket, pillow
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