This five-day course explores the sounds and symbols of the Sanskrit alphabet, which reflect the primal sounds of the universe. Learn the writing of the Devanagari (“language of the gods”) script, as well as proper pronunciation of mantras and prayers chanted in our classes, courses, and satsang.

Celebrate Independence Day and an All Level Yoga Weekend with Srinivasan, Swami Paramananda, Shyam, Mohini and Special Guest Performer Ken Whitely.

The Adapted Sivananda Yoga Course is an 8-day certification program designed for yoga teachers to learn specific variations for the Sivananda Hatha Yoga class. For a variety of reasons, in our modern era, students are unable to practice the basic series taught and experienced in TTC. More than ever we are being asked to modify our sacred sequence, whether due to injury, seated lifestyles, or yoga expanding to specialized populations.

Learn to bring health and happiness to others through the ancient teachings of asana, pranayama, meditation, and the study of Yoga philosophy. The Advanced Yoga Teachers Training Course allows graduates from the Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Course to deepen their spiritual practice and their study of Hatha yoga, Vedanta philosophy, Raja Yoga, anatomy and Sanskrit.

An ancient traditional art form with its origins steeped in divinity, Bharata Natyam reflects the culture of South India. The dancers use the space as their own sacred temple and bring the audience into the magical circle. In the performances the dancers expressively depict the stories of Gods and Goddesses from Indian mythology.

Immerse yourself in the basics of yoga and gain a strong foundation for your practice. Arjuna will offer techniques for translating the theories of yoga philosophy into practical tools for everyday living including yoga theory of the five sheaths of the body as well as the eight steps of Raja Yoga.

Join us for an early morning puja, a Hindu sacred ceremony to celebrate the life and teachings of our Gurus, Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnudevananda. Spiritual teachers or Gurus are of great importance in the Hindu Tradition. This is a very auspicious ritual to commemorate the memory of the great spiritual teachers. Puja starts at 6:00 a.m.

This seven day intensive course introduces the science of the Ayurvedic diet, which is based on an understanding of the different body constitutions. Learn to cook delicious food along Ayurvedic guidelines.

Join Lila Lolling, founder of DeafYoga Foundation, for a 4-day Yoga retreat presented in American Sign Language.

The Srimad Bhagavatam is one of the most inspiring devotional scriptures of ancient India. It focuses on the nature of God, and living life through dharma (righteousness), devotion, wisdom and dispassion. Swami Shantananda will be sharing about the Gopika-gitam, a beautiful song of love found within the Srimad-Bhagavatam’s 31st chapter with touching sentiments that speak about Lord Krishna.

Join us in celebrating Swami Sivananda’s Mahasamadhi, a day of liberation honoring the guru’s life. Swami Sivananda attained Mahasamadhi on July 14, 1963. Mahasamadhi is the final stage of a realized yogi’s Sadhana (spiritual practice) where they consciously leave their physical body.

A favorite annual vacation for many parents who wish to gather with like-minded company, raising their children with a sensitive heart, reverence for the wonders of nature, positive tools for self-regulation and self-esteem.

YOU are at the center of the change in your life. To define that YOU is to create a foundation for your journey of self-discovery. Through each part of the 5-day workshop, you will learn of the internal barriers keeping you from finding YOUR path to happiness, take the time to heal YOUR thoughts and YOUR body.

Juice fasting is the fastest and safest way to eliminate toxins from the body. The process is supported by detoxifying herbs and supplements and is designed to create a transformation not only on the physical level, but also on the mental, emotional, and spiritual levels.

Learn about the nature of the mind and how to develop concentration and inner stability through basic meditation techniques. Swami Brahmananda will discuss the theory of meditation and how it leads to yoga as well as how to establish a regular practice to attain inner wisdom and peace of mind.

Flower Yoga is a 95-hour certified children’s Yoga program developed by Sivananda teacher Tara Rachel Jones, based on the principles of nurturing children to “bloom like flowers” through the practice of classical Yoga. Always been interested in becoming a children's yoga instructor? Flower Yoga teachers are trained and guided in a traditional, humility and service – oriented way.

The ancient science of Yoga revealed the means to living a peaceful and stress-free life. Modern science affirms that such practices are necessary for both physical and mental health, and are necessary now, more than ever.

Discover how the classical teachings of Yoga can help you find and sustain a rich, loving relationship. Explore the Yogic keys to a deep and fulfilling partnership while enjoying morning and evening meditation as well as special asana classes.

Take a journey into your heart through chanting of ancient mantras. Narayan Jyoti’s unique voice takes listeners through a transformative experience that helps soothe pain and creates a special atmosphere for surrendering ourselves to divine inspiration. Through kirtan, we will ask for the removal of obstacles from our spiritual path, welcome the wisdom and teaching of the Divine Mother, and thank our inner guru for guiding us on our path.

Learn to bring health and happiness to others through the ancient teachings of asana, pranayama, meditation, and the study of Yoga philosophy. Founded in 1969, the Sivananda Yoga TTC is the oldest yoga teacher training in the West, educating 40k teachers around the world.

Explore the rolling peaceful Catskill Mountain roads around the Yoga Ranch on bicycle on this beautiful fall weekend. With hundreds of roads to choose from, we will organize Saturday and Sunday group rides from 8 to 50 miles in distance, depending on the level of cyclists.

We are what we eat, and what we eat affects the state of our body and mind. If we eat well, the energy is able to flow freely and we experience a better life.

Combining yoga, meditation and pranayama (breathing exercises), this retreat offers young people a unique experience to connect with themselves and their wider environment.