Cultivate the earth, nourish the soul
At the Sivananda Yoga Ashram, yoga and permaculture meet in a common approach: cultivating harmony with the living world.
Since 2018, we have been developing an agro-ecological farm inspired by the Ferme du Bec Hellouin, where every gardening gesture becomes a practice of respect and connection with nature.
Permaculture is the art of creating productive and resilient ecosystems inspired by natural models. Rather than fighting against nature, we work with it: naturally enriching soils, promoting biodiversity, conserving water, creating synergies between plants.
This approach resonates deeply with yogic principles of non-violence (ahimsa), respect for living beings and sattvic food – pure and alive.
Our farm produces organic vegetables and fruits full of prana (vital energy) that nourish the ashram community, while serving as a refuge for biodiversity and a place for knowledge transmission.
Would you like to develop your permaculture knowledge while rejuvenating yourself in yoga practice?
We offer three courses of different lengths that combine garden learning and immersion in the yogic lifestyle.
Each course combines:
For whom?
Budding or experienced gardeners wishing to discover permaculture over a short period.
Duration
3 days (Friday 3pm – Monday 4pm)
Focus
Practical, dedicated to small-scale cultivation (family garden or small intensive production system)
For whom?
Those seeking a balance between theory and practice, with an in-depth understanding of agro-ecology.
Duration
5 days (Tuesday 3pm – Sunday 4pm)
Focus
Concentrated knowledge in agro-ecology applied to fruit and vegetable production, with 10 hours of lectures on agro-ecology and 15 hours of workshops in the gardens, supervised by experienced professionals.
For whom?
Those seeking a complete immersion combining yogic rejuvenation and permaculture learning.
Duration
7 days (Sunday 3pm – Sunday 2pm)
Focus
Perfect balance between yoga practice and permaculture learning, in the peaceful rhythm of the ashram with 7 hours of lectures to understand how to manage your vegetable garden well and 10 hours of practices in the gardens on seasonal themes.
Bhaskara (Jules Beyssac)
After several years working on agro-ecological farms in France and abroad, Bhaskara took responsibility for the ashram farm. Bhaskara’s vocation is to transmit and share in order to bring more autonomy in agricultural practices and develop our connection to the living world.
Would you like to deepen your experience and participate in the farm’s development over a longer period?
We welcome long-term karma yogis who wish to develop their permaculture knowledge and skills while living in a spiritual environment.
It’s a unique opportunity to learn daily from experienced professionals, while contributing to a meaningful project.
Languages
Taught in French only.
What to bring
Gardening clothes, appropriate shoes, yoga mat, meditation cushion.
Contact
orleans@sivananda.net
+33 (0) 2 38 91 88 82
Ready to live this transformative immersion?
