November 25–29, 2026

with Swami Adiparashaktiananda, Swami Sivasankariananda, Mirabai Warkulwiz, Swami Sankarananda, Swami Ramananda (Director of SF Integral Yoga Institute) and Ramana Erickson

Peace of Mind is Happiness

Take a break from the busyness of everyday life and celebrate Thanksgiving in an atmosphere of peace, gratitude, and spiritual renewal. Surrounded by the beauty and tranquility of the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm, this retreat offers an opportunity to reconnect with your inner Self and discover the lasting happiness that comes from a peaceful mind.

The Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains at 14651 Ballantree Lane in Grass Valley, CA—450 miles north of Los Angeles and 60 miles northeast of Sacramento. Would you like to carpool?

Daily Schedule

Wednesday, November 25
2:00-4:00pm – Arrival & Check-in
4:00pm – Asana Class
6:00pm – Dinner
7:30pm – Satsang on Grace with Swami Sivasankari

Thursday, November 26
6:00am – Satsang on Peace with Swami Sankarananda
8:00am – Asana Class
10:00am – Brunch
12:00pm – Workshop with Swami Sivasankari
3:00pm – Early Asana Class
5:00pm – Thanksgiving Feast
7:30pm – Concert with Mirabai & Ramana

Friday, November 27
6:00am – Satsang on Divine Mother with Swami Adi
8:00am – Asana Class
10:00am – Brunch
12:00pm – Workshop with Swami Sankarananda
4:00pm – Asana Class
6:00pm – Dinner
7:30pm – Satsang with Swami Ramananda

Saturday, November 28
6:00am – Satsang on Gratitude with Swami Divya
8:00am – Asana Class
10:00am – Brunch
12:00pm – Workshop with Swami Ramananda
4:00pm – Asana Class
6:00pm – Dinner
7:30pm – Peace Puja with Pundit Bhima

Sunday, November 29
6:00am – Satsang with Swami Ramananda
8:00am – Asana Class
10:00am – Brunch
12:00pm – Workshop with Swami Ramananda
2:00pm – Departure

Please let us know if you would like to carpool from Los Angeles.

Thanksgiving is a popular time at the Ashram. There are a variety of accommodations.
Be sure to sign up early.

Register here: https://sivanandayogafarm.org/programs/4337/thanksgiving-retreat-peace-of-mind-is-happiness/