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May 2020
Online Bhagavad Gita Study (Ongoing)with Neeti
The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most important texts in the Hindu tradition and is part of the teaching material in the Sivananda Teacher Training Courses. Come and share the joy of studying this ancient scripture.
July 2020
Online: Early Morning 7 am (1 hr) Yoga Class: Monthly Pass (July)
This yoga class is designed for people who are working from home or starting to head back to work with limited time. Enjoy your practice first thing in the morning! Knowledge of the Sivananda sequence is required.
Online Course: Intro to Sanskrit Part 2 with Neeti
This course is a continuation of the Intro to Sanskrit Part 1, exploring the alphabet and letter combinations.
Online Family Week
Yoga is made fun for all, with dynamism, humor, and play. Open to children ages 4-15.
Online: Pre-Natal Yoga Class Monthly Pass (July)with Chandana
Yoga postures, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques can help the mind and body adapt to pregnancy, prepare for labor and adjust to life with the new baby.
Online: Intermediate Morning Pranayama July 6- July 12
Start your day with a session of pranayama to relax nerves, cleanse the respiratory system and feel the healing benefits of breathing exercises physically, mentally and spiritually.
Online Course: Meditation & Mantras
This 2-week course (twice a week) is the continuation of the Introduction to Meditation Course. Further your knowledge of meditation, and learn the power behind the use of mantras, the deities, and their aspects.
Online Workshop: Anatomy of Asana with Krshnapriya
In this workshop, we will explore a selection of basic Asanas from the Sivananda series from a point of view of the musculoskeletal, respiratory, endocrine and nervous system.
Online 6 am Challenge: Asana Focus LIVE FROM KENYA (3 classes)
This challenge presents focus on deep stretching and intermediate variations within the Sivananda Sequence. For 3 Sundays, each class new variations will be introduced according to each theme.
Master Sivananda’s Mahasamadhi
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.
Drg Drsya Viveka — Analysis of the Seer and the Seenwith Swami Sarvapriyananda
Go deep in the quest of not only Vedanta but all of spirituality, to discover what is real happiness and how to truly overcome suffering. Learn through Jnana Yoga (the yogic path of knowledge) about the ancient roots and power of self-inquiry.
Children’s Yoga Online Retreat Teachers Training Coursewith Tara Rachel Jones (Omkari)
This course is offered to ANYONE: teachers, parents, caregivers, therapists; who wishes to introduce and practice yoga with the children in their lives. Concrete tools and practical application are presented in a simple to follow sequence.
August 2020
Teachers Training Course (TTC)*** SPECIAL COVID-19 REGULATIONS
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.
The Foundations of Meditation Retreatwith Padmavati
In our search for happiness, we turn to external objects and events for satisfaction. Through the practice of meditation, learn how to witness the outgoing tendencies of the mind and connect to the true source of our happiness, which lies within.
Yoga & Cycling Weekend Retreat
Cycling enthusiasts who practice Yoga can develop flexibility, core strength, and balance, along with a calm mind. Explore peaceful Catskill Mountain roads while enjoying a daily practice of asana, pranayama, relaxation, and meditation to enhance your experience.
Indian Cooking: A World of Spices
You are what you eat, and what you eat affects the state of your body and mind. During this weekend, join a cooking workshop in which we focus on how to use Indian spices that are known for their positive health benefits, such as turmeric, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon.
September 2020
The Art and Science of Yoga Sound Healing Labor Day Weekend Immersionwith Dr. John Beaulieu, Silvia Nakkach, & Swami Hridyananda
In this sacred sound sensitivity training, you will learn to listen closely, feel the subtle vibrations, and discover diverse techniques for optimal sound healing, personal growth, and improved wellness.
Yoga Immersion Week for Beginners
This course is designed for beginners but is also suitable for anyone looking to revisit the fundamental building blocks of Hatha Yoga. This course will instill the discipline to create a home practice, improve flexibility and foster a greater ability to cope with stress and find inner happiness.
Sadhana Intensive Programwith Srinivasan & Swami Paramananda
The Sivananda Yoga Sadhana Intensive is a unique opportunity to extend the limits of your personal practice. This course is based on individually guided self-practice, which is divided into two or three sessions per day with an emphasis on intense and prolonged pranayama. Open to certified Sivananda Yoga teachers only.
Swami Sivananda’s Birthday
Join us for the annual celebration of Sri Swami Sivananda’s birthday with devotional singing, storytelling and mantra chanting. Born on September 8, 1887, Swami Sivananda’s teachings can be described in six words: Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate, Realize.
Krishna Jayanti
Celebrate the birthday of Lord Krishna with a devotional and uplifting night of meditation and chanting.
Yoga For Balancewith Bharata
Balance of body and mind are important for quality of life. Join Bharata for a workshop focusing on asana postures that can improve overall physical strength, aid in recovery of a variety of balance disorders, and increase mental concentration.
The Power of Positive Thinking Retreatwith Senior Staff
Positive Thinking introduces the practical application of Yoga philosophy, and this 5-day course offers numerous tools for empowerment and for improving the quality of everyday life. You’ll begin to examine the nature of your thoughts and learn to transform them, making way for a calmer mind and better relationships.
