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Ayurveda Wellness Retreat
physical and spiritual renewal.
Overview
Ayurveda Wellness Retreat – combined with Sivananda and California College of Ayurveda
With Dr. Marc Halpern (Dr. Siva) on November 20 – 23, 2025
Arrival & Departure
Arrival: Check-in time is 2:00pm. We encourage you to arrive by 4:00pm for the Asana class. Dinner is at 6:00pm and there will be a Welcoming Orientation at 7:00pm followed by Satsang at 8:00pm.
Departure: Check-out time is 12:00pm. You are welcome to stay in the ashram for the rest of the afternoon even after checking out of your room.
What to Bring
Arrival: Check-in time is 2:00pm. We encourage you to arrive by 4:00pm for the Asana class. Dinner is at 6:00pm and there will be a Welcoming Orientation at 7:00pm followed by Satsang at 8:00pm.
Departure: Check-out time is 12:00pm. You are welcome to stay in the ashram for the rest of the afternoon even after checking out of your room.
Location
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
Address
14651 Ballantree Lane Grass Valley, CA 95949 USA
Contact Details
Daily Schedule
| Time | Self-Healing Track | Practitioner Track |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 – 07:30 AM | Satsang (Meditation, Chanting, Spiritual Talk) | Satsang (Meditation, Chanting, Spiritual Talk) |
| 08:00 – 09:00 AM | Yoga Asanas & Pranayama Class | Yoga Asanas & Pranayama Class |
| 10:00 AM | Brunch | Brunch |
| 11:00 AM | Karma Yoga (Selfless Service) | Karma Yoga (Selfless Service) |
| 12:00 – 01:30 PM | Ayurveda for Everyday Life (Lifestyle, Diet, Daily Routines) | Clinical Ayurveda (Dosha Assessment, Case Reviews) |
| 01:30 – 02:00 PM | Break / Nature Walk / Journaling | Break / Group Discussion |
| 02:00 – 03:30 PM | Self-Healing Tools (Abhyanga Demo, Herbs, Breathwork, Journaling) | Hands-On Practice (Pulse, Tongue, History Taking, Therapies) |
| 03:30 – 04:00 PM | Reflection Circle / Q&A | Peer Debrief / Supervised Q&A |
| 04:00 – 05:00 PM | Yoga Nidra (Guided Deep Relaxation) | Yoga Nidra (Guided Deep Relaxation or Integration Time) |
| 06:00 PM | Dinner | Dinner |
| 07:30 – 08:30 PM | Satsang (Spiritual Talk, Chanting, Meditation) | Satsang (Spiritual Talk, Chanting, Meditation) |
| 09:30 PM | Lights Off | Lights Off |
About the teacher
M.A.S., D.C., C.A.S., P.K.S. (Ayurvedacharya)
The Founder and Consultant of the California College of Ayurveda and the author of the popular book, Healing Your Life: Lessons on the Path of Ayurveda. A leader in the profession, he is the co-founder of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (USA) and the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine. He also sits on the advisory boards of Light on Ayurveda Journal in the United States and the Journal of Research and Education in Indian Medicine in India. Dr. Halpern’s contributions to the field have earned him the highest level of awards in both countries. He has published hundreds of articles in popular journals and magazines of Ayurveda and Yoga and is a regular speaker at Ayurvedic and Yoga conferences. A Doctor of Chiropractic, a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, A certified Yoga Teacher in the Sivananda tradition, a Specialist in Holistic Medicine, an author and teacher, Dr. Marc Halpern gives 100% to his passion for healing and removing the causes of suffering.
PhD
Dr. Mahadevan Seetharaman is a Duke Integrative Healthcare Leader and a Professor at the Hindu University of America (HUA). He is the founder of Ayurveda Living, a platform dedicated to sharing up-to-date information on Ayurveda and Yoga, including wellness insights, directories, research, and reviews.
Dr. Andrea Deerheart
Dr. Mahadevan Seetharaman is a Duke Integrative Healthcare Leader and a Professor at the Hindu University of America (HUA). He is the founder of Ayurveda Living, a platform dedicated to sharing up-to-date information on Ayurveda and Yoga, including wellness insights, directories, research, and reviews.
M.A.S., C.A.S., P.K.S., Director of Herbalism
Brenda Krulikowski, M.A.S., C.A.S., P.K.S., Director of Herbalism, faculty, and a Medical Ayurvedic Specialist at the California College of Ayurveda.
C.A.S, P.K.S | Practitioner | AyBo
Chris Garber CAS, PKS is a faculty member and practitioner at the California College of Ayurveda. He graduated from the college in 2022 as a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist and has held a multitude of past and current roles including: Herbal Technician, Body Therapist, Curriculum/Workshop Instructor, and Practitioner. As a healthcare professional, his primary focus is on making the wisdom of Ayurveda applicable in the modern world, allowing the ancient modality to shift and directly influence the lives of his patients for the better. In his free time, he loves to spend time outdoors: Camping, hiking, and snowboarding in the beautiful terrain nestled within the foothills of Northern California.
Kelsey Page
M.A.S.
Brenda Krulikowski, M.A.S., C.A.S., P.K.S., Director of Herbalism, faculty, and a Medical Ayurvedic Specialist at the California College of Ayurveda.
Marisa Jackson-Kinman
M.A.S., P.K.S., A.Y.T.
Marisa Jackson-Kinman M.A.S., P.K.S., A.Y.T. is a Faculty Instructor at the California College of Ayurveda where she teaches classes including Ayurvedic Philosophy, Psychology.
Cost
| Shanti Cabin | Deluxe Single w/ Bath | $1,200 |
| Shanti Cabin | Deluxe Double w/ Bath (per person) | $750 |
| Siva Cabin | Single w/ Bath | $1,000 |
| Siva Cabin | Double w/ Bath (per person) | $650.00 |
| Om Cabin | Single (Outdoor Bath) | $800.00 |
| Om Cabin | Double (Outdoor Bath) (per person) | $550.00 |
All options include 2 vegetarian meals, 2 yoga classes, and 2 satsangs.