Sivananda Yoga Farm

What Sivananda Yoga Farm does

Sivananda Yoga Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit yoga retreat and spiritual center located on a 55-acre campus in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Grass Valley, California, founded in 1971 and operating continuously for 55 years. It is affiliated with the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers (ISVYC) global network and is led by Swami Sitaramananda, who also serves as Director of all ISVYC teacher training. The core offering is a structured curriculum of yoga asana, pranayama, meditation, and yogic philosophy delivered through multi-tier retreats (1-day Wellness, 3-day Relax and Renew, 5-day Gentle, 7-day Renewal, 10-day Journey to Wellness, 12-day Healing) and certified teacher training programs (TTC 200hr, ATTC 300hr, and the 800hr SYHET).

The organization is also expanding its curriculum with a new Peace Educator Training scheduled for 2027, and it distributes content digitally through live online yoga and meditation classes. Its operational model is rooted in residential immersion: a working ashram with shared accommodation, vegetarian meals, and a daily schedule of meditation, lecture, and practice. The 800-hour SYHET program holds International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) accreditation, providing a credentialed therapeutic training pathway.

Revenue is generated through retreat tuition, accommodation fees, donations, online courses, teacher training certifications, and ancillary wellness services. Pricing is structured across the program tier, from $30 for single-day visits to $5,820+ for premium 10-day residential retreats, with teacher training tuition priced in the multi-thousand-dollar range. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the organization supplements earned revenue with charitable donations. No financial disclosures, funding rounds, or headcount figures are publicly available.

Name

Sivananda Yoga Farm

Legal name

Sivananda Yoga Farm

Website

https://sivanandayogafarm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sivananda Yoga Farm is a 55-year-old nonprofit yoga retreat and spiritual center on a 55-acre campus in Grass Valley, California, offering residential retreats, certified teacher training (TTC, ATTC, IAYT-accredited SYHET), and a 2027 Peace Educator program to individuals seeking yoga and meditation immersion.

Ownership category

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Product category

Yoga and Wellness Retreats

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAMAB

Wellness Retreat Centers (Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness)

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Wellness, Spa & Health Retreats

SECONDARYTHAGAMAF

Ayurveda & Traditional Medicine Retreats

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Wellness, Spa & Health Retreats

SECONDARYHSADACAA

General Yoga Instruction (Hatha/Vinyasa/Flow)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Yoga & Pilates Instruction

SECONDARYTHAJAHAJ

Detox, Nutrition & Weight Management (Juice Cleanses, Nutrition Retreats, Weight-loss Programs)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Wellness & Spa Experiences (Retreats, Thermal Baths, Yoga)

Keywords

• Yoga teacher training
• Yoga retreat programs
• Ayurveda detoxification
• Meditation retreats
• Spiritual wellness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Grass Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Retreat and Program Tuition: Revenue is generated through fees for various retreat programs including yoga vacations, relaxation retreats, self-healing retreats, Ayurveda programs, and specialty workshops. Tuition fees vary by program duration and type, ranging from $30/day for foundational courses to $590+ for intensive detoxification programs. Programs include accommodations with varying price points based on room type.
2. Accommodation Fees: The ashram offers various accommodation options including tent sites, shared cabins (Om Cabin, Siva Cabin), and private deluxe units (Deluxe Shanti). Prices range from approximately $240 for basic tent camping to $3,110+ for deluxe private accommodations. All prices include meals (vegetarian brunch and dinner) and program access.
3. Donations and Fundraising: As a nonprofit 501c3 charitable organization (EIN: 95-3190863), the organization relies on tax-deductible donations to support facility renovations, scholarships, and sustainable initiatives. They offer multiple giving options including one-time and recurring donations, donor-advised funds, qualified charitable distributions from retirement accounts, corporate matching, wire transfers, memorial gifts, and planned estate giving.
4. Online Courses and Digital Content: Revenue generated from online live courses, correspondence courses, and recorded content including TTC Online, pranayama immersions, and meditation programs. Additional revenue from the online boutique selling products like Yoga Farm Essence lavender hydrosol and essential oils.
5. Teacher Training Certifications: Fees for yoga teacher training courses including the 200-hour TTC, 300-hour ATTC (Advanced), Sadhana Intensive, and continuing education programs for certified teachers. Includes certification fees and study materials.
6. Well-being Center Services: Revenue from Ayurvedic body treatments including Abhyanga massage, Shirodhara, Swedhana (herbal steam), consultations, and pancha karma therapies. These services are offered as add-ons to retreat programs with additional costs beyond tuition and accommodations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Sivananda Yoga Farm is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) ashram and spiritual retreat center in Grass Valley, California that delivers classical Sivananda yoga education through yoga teacher training courses (TTC, ATTC, SYHET), residential wellness retreats (yoga vacation, stress relief, self-healing), Ayurveda-based detoxification programs (Pancha Karma, juice fasting, massage rejuvenation), scriptural study, and an online boutique. Programs are offered on-site at the 55-acre ashram and online, with pricing based on tuition plus accommodations.

Product overview

Sivananda Yoga Farm is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) yoga retreat and spiritual center in Grass Valley, California, operating since 1971. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs including Yoga Teacher Training Courses (TTC 200-hour and ATTC 300-hour), an 800-hour Sivananda Yoga Health Educator Training (SYHET) accredited by IAYT, and the new Sivananda Yoga Peace Educator Training launching in 2027. The core product is classical Sivananda Yoga instruction encompassing five aspects: proper exercise, breathing, relaxation, diet, and positive thinking/meditation. The organization provides diverse retreat programs including Yoga Vacation, Stress Relief, Self Healing, and Ayurvedic programs (Pancha Karma, Detoxification, Massage Rejuvenation). Wellness offerings include the Siva Wellness Center for body treatments. Educational offerings span foundational courses, scriptural study (Bhagavad Gita, Raja Yoga Sutras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Vedanta), and specialty programs like Permaculture Design Certification. Online programs include TTC Online, correspondence courses, and live virtual courses. The organization also publishes books including Essentials of Yoga Practice & Philosophy and operates an Online Boutique selling lavender products. Accommodations range from tent camping to private cabins including Om, Siva, Krishna, and Deluxe Shanti options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC)

Quantifiable outcome

• Participants report increased mental clarity, reduced stress, improved emotional balance, and greater sense of inner peace following retreats.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Recent moves5 records

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Direct peers

• Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health: A long-standing nonprofit yoga and wellness retreat center in Stockbridge, MA offering yoga teacher training, residential retreats, Ayurveda, and wellness programs—a near-direct analog operating the same model as Sivananda Yoga Farm.
• Yogaville (Integral Yoga): Satchidananda ashram in Buckingham, VA operating as a residential yoga retreat and teacher training center with multiple certification programs, classical lineage teachings, and donation-supported nonprofit structure.
• Himalayan Institute: Pennsylvania-based nonprofit offering yoga teacher training, Ayurveda programs, meditation retreats, and wellness services at a residential campus, with a comparable portfolio of certifications and holistic programming.
• Mount Madonna Center: Watsonville, CA ashram and retreat center offering yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda programs in a residential setting; overlaps with Sivananda Yoga Farm on California-based residential wellness experiences and teacher training.
• Esalen Institute: Big Sur, CA holistic retreat center offering residential workshops in yoga, meditation, and personal growth; comparable as a California-based immersive retreat destination with a community-led, non-commercial ethos.
• Omega Institute for Holistic Studies: Rhinebeck, NY nonprofit retreat and learning center offering residential workshops in yoga, wellness, and meditation—a national-scale comparable to Sivananda Yoga Farm's residential programming model.
• 1440 Multiversity: Scotts Valley, CA newer retreat and learning campus offering workshops in mindfulness, yoga, and holistic health; comparable as a Northern California residential retreat destination within driving distance of Sivananda Yoga Farm.
• Ananda Ashram: Long-running classical yoga ashram in Monroe, NY offering residential retreats, teacher training, and Vedanta-style teachings under a lineage-based nonprofit structure.

Broad incumbents

• Spirit Rock Meditation Center: Northern California nonprofit retreat center focused on Buddhist meditation, sharing the residential retreat-center, donation-supported, and lineage-anchored model with Sivananda Yoga Farm, though specializing in vipassana rather than yoga.

Others

• Yoga Alliance: National registry and standard-setting body for yoga teachers and schools; relevant as the industry infrastructure that frames Sivananda Yoga Farm's 200-hour TTC and 300-hour ATTC certifications rather than as a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SivanandaYogaFarm
• Facebookfacebook.com/yogafarmcommunity
• Xx.com/yogafarm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sivananda-ashram-yoga-farm

Compliance2 records

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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