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The first time Brianna Patten stayed at Satchidananda Ashram, known as Yogaville, she volunteered in residency for four weeks.
“That first month was really amazing,” said Patten. “You learn about yoga philosophy and live a yogic lifestyle and live in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.”…