Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre
Om
Chennai
Serve Love Give Purify Meditate Realize

Workshops

Suggested workshop donation


Single workshop: Rs 250 Members | Rs 300 Non-Members

Schedule: Kindly contact the centre for further details.


List of coming workshops - Tue & Thu OR Sat & Sun


Headstand


Practice to come in to & out of the posture with control, balance and grace.
Learn the numerous physical, mental and spiritual benefits of the posture, which are the reasons for the title "King of Asanas".

Hip Flexibility & Sitting Postures


Study basic anatomy of hip joints, lower back, knees and ankles.
Practice various hip opening postures and different sitting postures for Pranayama and Meditation, such as the famous lotus pose, padmasana.

Forward Bends in Detail


Practice a number of different forward bends to work on the whole body: neck, upper & lower back, hips, ankles
Learn the correct breathing and mental attitude towards forward bending.

Backbends in detail


Learn anatomy of backbends and techniques of coming in and out of postures gracefully
Practice correct alignment and application of strength to avoid injury & increase comfort and duration.

Sun Salutation


The Sun Salutation, originally a form of worship, is a holistic practice. The whole bein is set in motion, physically, mentally and spiritually.
Learn the correct alignment in each step, combined with correct breathing and mental awareness, which turns the practice into a meditative experience.

List of coming courses - Tue & Thu for multiple weeks


Meditation Course


Study meditation theory, background and history.
Learn & practice concentration techniques, such as mantra (vocal invocation), tratak (gazing), breath awareness etc.

Raja Yoga Course


Learn the background and history of Yoga related to Hinduism
Study the mental faculties: mind, intellect, emotions, ego etc, and the thought process.

Hindu Gods & Goddesses Course


Learn the symbolism, stories and chants of the most well known of Hindu Gods & Goddesses
Experience the Satsang (a group activity containing meditation, chanting, lecture and rituals) as done in Sivananda Centres daily.