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Living Yoga Training
DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS
 The following information is available for download as a PDF document by clicking here. Please keep for your records and future reference:
Dear Friend,
Thank you for your interest in the Living Yoga Training (LYT) program. The LYT program is a complete immersion into the Integral Yoga Teachings. It is designed for people who wish to live in a Yoga community, for at least one month, with the intention of deepening their spiritual, mental, emotional and physical well-being, while learning to live harmoniously with others. This
program requires physical endurance and emotional adaptability while
participating in the following:
DAILY Sadhana (practice)::
 Group Meditation
Requirement of 10 group meditations per week, including 3 morning meditations
Integral Yoga Hatha
Beginners & advanced Hatha Yoga classes are offered at 6:20 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Requirement of 5 sessions per week requirement
Seva (service)
According to the financial arrangements made prior to entering the program, LYTs offer 25, 31 or 38 hours of service per week (see Financial Arrangements information). This includes two lunch or dinner cleanups each week
WEEKLY Classes & Meetings:
Classes
Scripture classes are offered on a variety of subjects: Hatha, Raja, Karma, Bhakti; interfaith scripture study; Sri Swami Satchidananda’s contribution to world peace. Senior Members will visit occasionally for questions & answers.
Integral Yoga Hatha
Beginners & advanced Hatha Yoga classes are offered at 6:20 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Requirement of 5 sessions per week requirement
Seva (service)
According to the financial arrangements made prior to entering the program, LYTs offer 25, 31 or 38 hours of service per week (see Financial Arrangements information). This includes two lunch or dinner cleanups each week
LYT Meeting & Sharing
This is a time for LYTs to communicate their needs and make schedule changes. Also, various issues may arise when one delves into spiritual practices and resides in a group living situation. So time is provided to reflect on our goals and discuss the obstacles that are faced. It is important that all LYTs attend this weekly session.
Satsang (spiritual gathering)
Each Saturday evening the Ashram community gathers for satsang – a time for all of us to come together in the light of the teachings.
Previouis Guest Stay Requeired
If you have never stayed at Yogaville, either as a guest or program participant, it will be necessary to schedule a visit for at least two nights, at the regular guest rate, prior to acceptance into the program. This allows us time to get acquainted and to see if your needs and, those of the Ashram, are compatible.
Please Note:
1. New LYTs who have not previously stayed at the Ashram are required to participate in a Welcome Weekend offered by our Guest Department. The Welcome Weekend visit may occur the weekend before you begin the LYT program. It includes a two night stay, meals, classes, a tour of the Ashram, Saturday evening program of Kirtan and Satsang and a Sunday morning talk. There cost of $150 for the stay, $75 of which is applied toward the LYT tuition when you begin the program. If your Welcome Weekend is the weekend before you begin the program, the LYT program hosts you free of charge for Sunday night. Orientation begins at 9am on Monday morning.
During the Welcome Weekend, you are expected to attend the Saturday and Sunday morning Guided Meditation classes, Saturday and Sunday morning Hatha Yoga classes, the Saturday afternoon Ashram tour, Saturday evening Satsang and Sunday morning Integral Yoga talk. For complete details about the Welcome Weekends please click here. For personal assistance with any questions regarding the Welcome Weekends, or to make a reservation by phone, please contact the Ashram Reservation Center toll free on Monday - Friday, between 9am - 5pm at (800) 858-9642.
Staying for these two days to participate in the Integral Yoga lifestyle, enables you to determine if a month's commitment suits you; simultaneously, it allows us to see how we can support your spiritual goals.
New LYTs who have stayed at the Ashram for two days or more and have participated in meditation and Hatha practices, may arrive on the first or third Sunday day of the month.
2. Applications require a non-refundable $25 processing fee. The online form below may be submitted with a credit card to cover that cost. If you require or prefer to pay by check, please download the application from the above link and submit it with your check via mail.
3. Depending on the response of your references, you will likely know within two weeks if you have been accepted into the program. Once you are notified of your acceptance, you will need to pay a $100 non-refundable deposit which is applied to the the $250 tuition fee.
Transportation
If you would like the Ashram to provide transportation to and/or from the train station, airport or bus station, please arrive in Charlottesville, Virginia (location of the nearest airport, train station, and bus terminal) and we will meet you there. The fees and times for this service are:
9:00am to 8:00pm - $40 each way
8:00pm to 9:30pm - $55 each way
earlier than 9:00am - $55
Saturday 9:00am - 5:30pm - $40 [no transportation service available on Saturday after 5:30pm]
If arriving after 9:30pm, you would need to stay in a local hotel/motel and we would come for you the following day.
Important
The purpose of the LYT program is to provide an in-depth introduction and immersion into the teachings of Integral Yoga and spiritual life.
To stay focused on this goal and receive the maximum benefit, LYTs are asked not to engage in dating.
During your stay as a LYT, the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, and the consumption of meat, fish or eggs are not permitted at the Ashram. You are also required to refrain from using these substances off the Ashram property. If you become ill or unable to serve for more than five days, you may need to return home, rest, heal, and rejoin the program when your health permits.
Orientation
Orientation is given on the first and third Monday each month.
LYTs are accepted into the program on the 1st or 15th of each month.
If you are a U.S. resident please arrive at least one day in advance.
If you are coming from another country, please arrive 2-3 days before the program begins. This allows time to rest and get acclimated to the Ashram.
Our Goal
We aim to offer a balanced program of spiritual practices, service, study, relaxation, socialization, and enjoyment of the Ashram's serene, rural setting. During a month-long stay at the Ashram, you will have the opportunity to develop a steady practice, which can be integrated into your daily life. If you are a keen student, this program can be a life transforming experience.
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