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

Stress Relief & Relaxation Health Fair

Saturday, Feb 16, 2019
9:00 am–3:00 pm

Take a break from your busy life to recharge and reconnect with the beauty and meaning of life.

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Yoga 1 - Beginners Course

Sunday, Feb 24 – Sunday, Mar 24, 2019
Sundays 9:00 –11:00 am

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.

Community Night - Talent Show

Saturday, Mar 2, 2019
5:00 –6:00 pm

Join us for an uplifting evening with community inspiration.

Yoga for Emotional Wellness

Arun Deva
Saturday, Mar 9, 2019
9:00 am–2:00 pm

How do we understand the emotional body? All our instincts and rational thinking revolve around mediating emotional state. Learn how Yoga and Ayurveda light the path to our True Self.

Meditation - Level 1

Sunday, Mar 10 – Sunday, Apr 7, 2019
Sundays 11:00 am–12:30 pm

Join us to learn classical Yoga 
meditation techniques, Reduce stress/anxiety, How to overcome negativity, and the physical/mental/spiritual effects of meditation
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Realize the Ideal Vision of Yourself with Swami Dharmananda

Swami Dharmananda
Saturday, Mar 30 – Sunday, Mar 31, 2019
Saturdays, Sundays 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Join Swami Dharmananda for this weekend series of workshops dedicated to cultivating positive virtues to realize the ideal vision of yourself. Special attention will be given on how to overcome the negative emotions of guilt, shame, and anger.