Our Mission

The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center is a volunteer-based non-profit, teaching traditional, classical yoga for health and peace of mind in Los Angeles for over 45 years.  Founded by Swami Vishnudevananda, the LA SYVC is a branch of the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm located in Grass Valley, CA

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GETTING STARTED »

If you are a beginner or new to the Sivananda tradition, we suggest that you attend an Open House and join a Yoga 1 course which offers individual guidance and an understanding of the benefits of yoga practice.

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The 5 Points of Yoga

Proper Exercise (Asana)
Proper Breathing (Pranayama)
Proper Relaxation (Savasana)
Proper Diet (Vegetarian)
Positive Thinking and Meditation

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The 4 Paths of Yoga

Selfless Service (Karma Yoga)
Love and Devotion (Bhakti Yoga)
Mind and Meditation (Hatha and Raja Yoga)
Knowledge and Wisdom (Jnana Yoga)

Celebrating 60 years of Sivananda Yoga Worldwide

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"Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate, Realize."  - Swami Sivananda
 

"Health is Wealth, Peace of mind is happiness, Yoga shows the way."  
- Swami Vishnudevananda

Upcoming Courses

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Yoga 1 - Beginners Course

Monday, Jan 21 – Monday, Feb 18, 2019
Mondays 5:30 –7:30 pm

This is the best course to take if you are a beginner in Yoga or new to the Sivananda approach to Classical Yoga. You will benefit from individual attention.

Unity in Diversity - MLK Day Celebration

Stephen Longfellow Fiske
Monday, Jan 21, 2019
10:00 am–1:30 pm

Celebrate with us, a program of Peace and Unity in Diversity. We will gather for Yoga, Music Vegetarian Lunch and a Peace Movie.

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Yoga 1 - Beginners Course

Wednesday, Jan 23 – Wednesday, Feb 20, 2019
Wednesdays 5:30 –7:00 pm

This is the best course to take if you are a beginner in Yoga or new to the Sivananda approach to Classical Yoga. You will benefit from individual attention.

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Hatha Yoga Weekend

Saturday, Jan 26 – Sunday, Jan 27, 2019

Begin the New Year anew with fresh energy and balance in a spritual envirnment. All will benefit whether you are a beginner looking for further understanding; or a seasoned practictioner looking to deepen your insight. This wonderful immersion combining Hatha Yoga theories and practice will inspire and energize you to start of the New Year.  All meals are vegetarian, prepared by selfless volunteers, please let us know of your dietary displine or food...

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Positive Thinking Course Level One

Sunday, Jan 27 – Sunday, Feb 24, 2019
Sundays 11:00 am–12:30 pm

Create your own positive future by understanding your thoughts and quieting your mind.