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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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.

The 5 Points of Yoga

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

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

Anchor in Peace

Swami Sivasankariananda
Saturday, Dec 8, 2018
10:45 am–3:30 pm

“Peace is the most covetable possession on earth.” How can we anchor ourselves in this divine attribute and embody the spirit of the holidays?

Holiday Celebration

Swami Sivasankariananda
Sunday, Dec 9, 2018
6:00 –9:00 pm

Join us for 2018 Annual Holiday Party!