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

Ayurveda Cooking: Create Health & Vibrancy

Saturday, Nov 17, 2018
1:00 –4:00 pm

Join us in this inspiring
 Ayurvedic cooking course, 
combining rich fall recipes for your Thanksgiving table.

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Thanksgiving Retreat: Success in Life & Self-Realization

Thursday, Nov 22 – Sunday, Nov 25, 2018

@ Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm in Grass Valley with Swami Sitaramananda, Swamini Svatmavidyananda, Ellen Grace O’Brian (Yogacharya), Krishna Darshan and Karnamrita Dasi November 22 - 25, 2018 In this inspiring Thanksgiving Retreat: Success in Life and Self Realization, you will learn the deep teachings of vedic wisdom regarding the fulfillment of our purposes in life and achieving self realization.

HOLIDAY SALE

Saturday, Dec 1 – Sunday, Dec 16, 2018

Holiday SALE, December 1-16 ONLY. Please come in or call to receive the discount.

Siva Puja

Pandit Mani Sharma
Sunday, Dec 2, 2018
6:00 –8:00 pm

Honor Siva, Lord of Auspiciousness, with a beautifully traditional Puja ceremony

Anchor in Peace

Swami Sivasankariananda
Saturday, Dec 8, 2018
10:45 am–3:00 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?

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Holiday Celebration

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

Join us for 2018 Annual Holiday Party!