Visit sivananda.org/india for complete information on courses and programs at our ashrams and centres throughout India.
Special Workshops
Intended as a means to expand and explore the deeper essence of yoga teachings.
How to get Sound Sleep
- How to prepare for a peaceful night's sleep
- Understanding the nature of sleep
- What happens to the mind during sleep
Dates: Oct 29 10am / Nov 26 4pm / Dec 17 6.30pm
Suggested donation: Members Rs 150 / Non-members Rs 200
Prana, Chakras and Astral Body
- Understanding Prana and how to increase it
- Anatomy of the astral body
- Study of Nadis and Chakras
Dates: Oct 10 4pm / Nov 6 10am / Dec 9 4pm
Suggested donation: Members Rs 150 / Non-members Rs 200
Art of Well Being - Stress Management
- Art of Living
- Mental/emotional balance stress. The effects of stress, and balance through relaxation
- Yogic techniques for reducing stress
- Relaxation techniques
Dates: Oct 2 6.30pm / Nov 6 6.30pm / Dec 4 6.30pm
Suggested donation: Members Rs 150 / Non-members Rs 200
Kriya Workshop
- Eliminate toxins and wastes.
- Strengthen the respiratory and digestive system
- Develop concentration and sharpen the mind
Prerequisite: Yoga 1
Schedule: Saturdays | 6.30am-8.30am
Dates: Oct 11 / Oct 25 / Nov 8 / Nov 22 / Dec 6 / Dec 20
Suggested donation: Members Rs 150 / Non-members Rs 250
The Joy of Vegetarian Cooking
- The science of the 3 Gunas and the 6 tastes
- The protein question
- Eating according to your constitution
- What to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Cooking with Indian spices
Schedule: Saturdays | 10am-12noon
Dates: Oct 4 / Nov 1 / Dec 6
Suggested donation: Members Rs 200 / Non-members Rs 250
Yantras - Transformation & Healing
- Discover the transformative & healing powers of Yantra
- Balance your emotions and refresh
- Balance your brain hemispheres activities
- Achieve faith and live in constant awareness
Schedule: Saturdays | 3-5pm
Dates: Oct 4 10am / Nov 1 & 15 / Dec 13
Suggested donation: Members Rs 200 / Non-members Rs 300
Pranayama - Yogic Breathing
- Overcome your poor breathing habits
- Increase your energy level
- Learn how to focus and relax the mind
Dates: Oct 29 6.30pm / Nov 19 10am / Dec 18 4pm
Suggested donation: Members Rs 150 / Non-members Rs 200
Surya Namaskar - Sun Salutation
- Detailed review and practice of Sun Salutation
- Spiritual meaning of Surya Namaskar
- Physical, Mental and Spiritual Benefits
Dates: Oct 24 6.30m / Nov 26 10am / Dec 17 4pm
Suggested donation: Members Rs 100 / Non-members Rs 150
Nutrition & Naturopathy
- The healing power of nature
- Whole and organic foods as medicine
- Prevention is better than cure
Suggested donation: Members Rs 150 / Non-members Rs 200
Advanced Asana Workshops
Headstand Workshops
Those seeking to master the headstand - the King of asanas will benefit from this workshop. Designed to guide you gently and systematically through the eight steps, to enable longer holding time with minimum effort, and to overcome fear.
Prerequisite: Yoga 1
Dates: Oct 22, Nov 5 6.30pm
Suggested donation: Members Rs 150 / Non-members Rs 200
Spine & Flexibility
One of the most important factors in maintaining a healthy body is a flexible spine. The Yogis say that youth is determined by the flexibility of your spine. Make your spine suppler and find a gentler way to move from one posture to another.
Prerequisite: Yoga 1
Dates: Oct 8 4pm / Nov 5 10am / Dec 17 10am
Suggested donation: Members Rs 150 / Non-members Rs 200
Balancing Posture Variations
Asymmetry and unbalance in different parts of the body create stress and strain. Improved balance is not only sharp physical coordination but, also balance between the left and right, front and back and high and low aspects of one's body.
Prerequisite: Yoga 1
Dates: Oct 1 6.30pm / Nov 12 10am / Dec 24 4pm
Suggested donation: Members Rs 150 / Non-members Rs 200
Inversion Workshop
Discover the physical, pranic, psychological and mystical aspects of inverted postures by perfecting your headstand, shoulderstand and scorpion. Step-by-step guidance to bring ease to your mind and body while you are upside down.
Prerequisite: Yoga 1
Dates: Oct 22 10am / Nov 25 10am / Dec 12 4pm
Suggested donation: Members Rs 150 / Non-members Rs 200
Open Your Hips
The hips can become very tight and stiff, especially as we age, and this can lead to injury. Learn how to safely increase hip flexibility to prevent hip pain and injury with various asanas.
Prerequisite: Yoga 1
Dates: Oct 15 6.30pm / Nov 17 4pm / Dec 16 10am
Suggested donation: Members Rs 150 / Non-members Rs 200
Self Development
These specially designed courses are ideal for deepening one's understanding of Yoga and learning to use these techniques in our daily life to balance inner growth.
Stress Management through Yoga - with Ashish Nanada
A 3 week course exploring the transformative power of Yoga and providing practical and valuable tips and techniques for maintaining physical and mental well-being.
- The physical symptoms of stress
- Mental/emotional symptoms of stress
- Fight/flight mechanism
- The parasympathetic nervous system
- Yoga techniques for reducing stress
- Auto-suggestion and relaxation
Duration: 2 classes per week (Sat / Sun) / 3 weeks (90 minutes each)
Dates: Nov 8 10am | Dec 6 10am
Suggested donation: Members Rs 1500 / Non-members Rs 2000
Deepening your Yogic Practice
Yoga Practices are not only for physical fitness, but to deepen our understanding of life and how to relate the day -today life. This special course will take you step by to explore the sense control, concentration power and to bring a meditative experience within your asana practice itself.
- The 5 Koshas
- Human body - Understanding Yogic anatomy and physiology
- Breath - a bridge between mind and body
- Samskaras, Sub-conscious mind & relief
- Timeless mind - Ageless body
- Auto-suggestion and relaxation
Prerequisite: Yoga 1
Duration: 2 classes per week (Tue / Thur) / 2 weeks (90 minutes each)
Dates: Oct 7 10am | Nov 25 4pm
Suggested donation: Members Rs 800 / Non-members Rs 1000
Free Saturday Workshops
Karma & Dharma - October 25 - 12.30 - 2pm
How to Know God? - November 8 - 12.30 - 2pm
Why do I Suffer? - December 20 - 12.30 - 2pm
Ayurveda for Optimum Health - Oct 11 | Nov 15 | Dec 6 - 12.00noon
