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Sharing and teaching both yoga and Ayurveda since 1978. Rooted in a classical approach, we train prof

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06/01/2026

Big news! 🎉 Mount Madonna has been nominated for Best Yoga Retreat Center and Best Meditation Center in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

If Mount Madonna has touched your life in any way, we would be grateful for your vote.

✨ You can vote once per day
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Thank you for helping us share the benefits of Yoga, meditation, and mindful living with others. ❤️

VOTE DAILY: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/mount-madonna-center-watsonville-california/

09/10/2025

Deepen your connection to Yoga while studying from the comfort of home. Enroll in our Online 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training today! 🧘‍♂️🌿

💻 6 months online | 1 weekend per month
📚 Guided by a faculty of 20 teachers
🗓️ January 15, 2025 – June 14, 2026

Want to learn more about the program? Join our free, online Info Sessions:
- Oct 11 | 10:00am PT
- Nov 16 | 4:30pm PT

✍️ Scholarships Available – Apply by Oct 22 (funds ar
💸 Early Bird – Save $500 when you enroll by Oct 31

For more details about the program visit: https://mountmadonna.org/study/school-of-yoga/yoga-teacher-training-online-ytt-200

09/04/2025

There’s something magical about practicing together beneath the stillness of the redwoods…🌲✨

Join us for Mountain Flow & Sound Bath, a special class happening next Saturday, September 13th! 🧘🎶

Join instructor Lori Hansen, RYT 300, and sound healer Christina Sommers for a guided hike, gentle yoga practice, and a crystal singing bowl sound bath surrounded by nature’s elements.

The experience also includes nourishing meals, time to explore and relax, and the option to book a wellness treatment at Kaya Kalpa Wellness Center.

Sign up for a Mountain Experience day visit or a Personal Retreat to participate: https://mountmadonna.org/calendar/mountain-flow-and-sound-bath-sep-2025/

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08/27/2025

Spend Labor Day on the mountain! ☀️

Join Bhavani Siegel, ECE, and Sara Williams, RYT 500, for a special class that combines restorative asana (postures) with the uplifting sound of live chanting. In this practice, you’ll settle into poses supported by props, helping your body and mind to relax and unwind deeply.

As soothing chants fill the space, you’ll be guided into a meditative state that nourishes your spirit and restores your sense of inner peace. 🎶✨

🗓️ Monday, September 1 | Mount Madonna
Learn more & register: https://mountmadonna.org/calendar/restorative-asana-with-live-chanting-sep-2025/

08/15/2025

🌿✨ A Weekend in Community…
Next weekend, Friday, August 22nd through Sunday, August 24th, escape to the mountain for a nourishing blend of Yoga, Ayurveda, kirtan, and community connection.

What you can expect:
🎶 Friday evening, gather at the Temple for arati (ritual of lights) and kirtan (devotional singing), a beautiful way to connect with community and spirit.
🧘 Saturday, start your day with a grounding Classical Ashtanga Yoga (eight-limed path) class, followed by a special workshop weaving together the wisdom of Yoga & Ayurveda.
🌸 Sunday, close the weekend with a gentle, all-levels yoga practice of breath, movement, and meditation.

In between, you’ll enjoy delicious vegetarian meals, wander forest trails, and find plenty of time for rest and reflection. Stay for one night, the whole weekend, or come for a Saturday single-day visit.

🔗 Register now: https://mountmadonna.org/calendar/weekend-in-community-aug-2025/

08/14/2025

“Life force is nothing but the activity of the cosmic mind.” - Baba Hari Dass

08/05/2025

Ready to become a certified yoga teacher or deepen your personal practice? 🧘🌿

Mount Madonna’s Online 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training offers a comprehensive foundation in Yoga rooted in the lineage-based teachings of master yogi Baba Hari Dass.

🗓️ January 15 - June 14, 2026

📚 What you’ll learn:�
✔️ Asana (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), and meditation�
✔️ Yoga philosophy, anatomy, and physiology�
✔️ Basics of Ayurveda�
✔️ Teaching methodology �
✔️ Foundations for safe sequencing

💻 Why online?�
✔️ 150 hours of live, interactive classes�
✔️ 50 hours of self-paced study�
✔️ Designed for work/life balance (one weekend per month)�
✔️ Support from mentors, faculty, and a close-knit cohort

✨ Early bird pricing: Save $500 when you register by October 31!�
Scholarships available—first deadline: Sept 10.

➡️ Learn more + apply today! https://mountmadonna.org/study/school-of-yoga/yoga-teacher-training-online-ytt-200/
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07/31/2025

Adventure awaits in less than 3 months! ✈️🌏 Yoga Diwali India: A Cultural Immersion | Oct 13–24, 2025 🪔

Join a small group of fellow seekers for a 12-day journey through the heart of Northern India.

🧘 Deepen your practice with daily Yoga�
🛕 Explore sacred sites and local culture�
👫 Connect with the children of Sri Ram Ashram�
🎆 Celebrate Diwali in India!

Led by experienced guides and rooted in authentic connection, this intimate retreat combines spiritual practice, cultural discovery, and heartfelt community.

💵 Early bird pricing is still available—save $250 now.

View the full itinerary and sign up today! https://mountmadonna.org/calendar/yoga-diwali-india-2025/ #

07/29/2025

Celebrating our Summer 2025 YTT 200 graduates! 🌞🧘

With hearts full and spirits bright, this incredible group completed their journey of learning, growth, and transformation. Congratulations to each of you, what a beautiful path lies ahead! 💛

📸 Nicola Percy

07/25/2025

Are you ready to enhance your understanding of the theory and practices of Classical Ashtanga Yoga (eight-limbed path)? Join our 200-Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training program + receive $500 off when you sign up by October 31st! 🏠💻 🧘

- Six-month, online training featuring real-time sessions
- Learn from 20 experienced faculty members, supported in small cohorts by skilled apprentices
- Explore asana (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation, philosophy, and anatomy
- Be inspired by curriculum in the lineage of Baba Hari Das
- Register as a Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) with Yoga Alliance

🗓️ Program Dates: January 15 - June 14

Learn more & enroll today!
https://mountmadonna.org/study/school-of-yoga/yoga-teacher-training-online-ytt-200/

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445 Summit Road
Watsonville, CA
95076

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14088464095

Website

https://www.mountmadonnainstitute.org/

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