Courses
5-Week Meditation Course
This course will meet for 5 straight weeks from 9-10:30 am on Sunday morning.
Meditation is the key to achieving peace of mind in a stressful and competitive world, filled with endless temptations and "weapons of mass distraction."
Vedanta Weekend test only
Swamini is a witty and extremely wise teacher. Do not miss this rare and delightful opportunity to learn from her in Los Angeles.
Vedanta Weekend with Swamini
Swamini Svatmavidyananda is a witty and extremely wise teacher. Come for Satsangs and afternoon talks, or stay for the weekend. Rare opportunity!
ONLINE Incredible Lung & Immune Health
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaExpert Mahavidya (Mary Thompson) gives guidance and tips from the wisdom of Ayurveda—with humor and a wealth of experience
ONLINE Pranayama Course (5 days)
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMeets 5 consecutive evenings
Prana is the universal principle of energy or force. With the regular practice of pranayama you can store this energy in your brain and nerve plexi.
ONLINE Emotional Health with Mahavidya
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaExpert Mahavidya (Mary Thompson) gives guidance and tips from the wisdom of Ayurveda—with humor and a wealth of experience
ONLINE Mysteries of the Mind 2 (5 sessions)
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaThis course meets weekly on Tuesdays.
Analyze the mind carefully. Delve deeper.
ONLINE Yogic Lifestyle Course (5 sessions)
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States5 weekly sessions on Wednesdays
Prana is the universal principle of energy or force. With the regular practice of pranayama you can store this energy in your brain and nerve plexi.
ONLINE Why Am I So Tired?
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaBe on the lookout for seven signs indicating the presence of toxins in your body
ONLINE Self-Abhyanga with Mahavidya
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaLearn the art of self-massage with expert Mahavidya (Mary Thompson)
ONLINE The Magic of Sanskrit (3 sessions)
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMeets 3 consecutive Saturdays.
An authentic introduction to this sacred and ancient language
ONLINE Anniversary Weekend Retreat: Refresh
Visit us virtually. Two full days of events celebrating our first year running an ashram in the city
ONLINE Yoga 1 Refresher Course (5 sessions)
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMeets weekly
Review the material covered in Yoga 1 and take a closer look at the asanas and modifications that are right for you.
ONLINE Sivananda Yoga Health Educator Training – Information Meeting
ONLINE via zoom, Los AngelesSpeak to senior faculty about the Sivananda Yoga Health Educator Training, 800-hour Yoga Therapy program. For Yoga teachers looking to take the next step, learn about this unique and transformational program that gives you the tools to empower students.
ONLINE Nourish Your Body with Taste
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaExpert Mahavidya (Mary Thompson) gives guidance and tips on the six tastes and food combining from the wisdom of Ayurveda—with humor and a wealth of experience
ONLINE 24 Hours of Serenity: A Virtual Festival of Calm
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaKCRW has put together 24 hours dedicated to wellness and relaxation, including two Sivananda Yoga classes!
ONLINE Improve Your Sleep (3 sessions)
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaMeets weekly
Sleep is essential to keep the body and mind healthy, yet 35% of us are having trouble sleeping...
ONLINE Yoga Refresher 5 (3 sessions)
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMeets weekly
Emphasis is placed on holding postures longer and building a solid personal practice.
ONLINE Masterkey to Success (4 sessions)
Meets weekly
Concentration energizes the mind, boosts efficiency and brings about serenity, insight and cheerfulness.
ONLINE Beginning Sanskrit (5 sessions)
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaMeets weekly
Be uplifted by the study of this sacred, classical language
ONLINE Yoga 2 Course (5 sessions)
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMeets weekly
Emphasis is placed on holding postures longer and building a solid personal practice.
Benefits of Ayurvedic Rejuvenation
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaWITH DR BHARATHI Learn the benefits of detoxing, as well as the Ayurvedic body treatments
Gentle Yoga Course (5 sessions)
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMeets weekly
This Yoga course is ideal for beginners, or those new to Sivananda Yoga. It is a great defense against stress and anxiety.
Meditation 1 (5 sessions)
Meets weekly
Meditation is the key to achieving peace of mind in a stressful and competitive world, filled with endless distraction.
ONLINE What’s My Dosha?
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaExpert Mahavidya (Mary Thompson) gives guidance on identifying the three doshas at work in our unique constitution according to the wisdom of Ayurveda—with humor and a wealth of experience
Love in Action (5-session course)
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California Meets weekly
Fulfillment from the confluence of karma, duty and love
ONLINE Yoga of Recovery: Healing the Habits That Bind: Sweet and Love
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesComprehensive 9-week course with Ayurveda and Recovery expert Durga Leela (second of a set of three)
ONLINE Meditation 4 Course (5 sessions)
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaMeets weekly
Persistence in meditation brings lasting peace.
Bhakti Yoga Course (5 sessions)
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMeets weekly
Harmonize with your highest Self.
Ayurveda Massage & Rejuvenation Weekend Retreat
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaTreat yourself to a gentle holiday reset—with the support of yoga practices.
Holiday Retreat: Joy, Peace and Love: Vedic Culture
Onsite retreat at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm! Please join the warmth and cheer.
ONLINE Yoga 9 Course (5 sessions)
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMeets weekly
Go deeper in the practice and theory of classical Yoga.
Ayurveda & Menopause
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaSupport for a graceful transition with Ayurvedic Health Counselor Lalitha Vaidyanathan
Overcoming Stress in Daily Life (5 sessions)
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaMeets weekly
Stress and anxiety wreak havoc on the body. Calm the mind and find far-reaching support whenever you need it.
Pranayama & Kriyas for Cleansing (2 days)
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaWeekend program
Six workshops with Ganga Chaitanya
Stories and Insights of the Ramayana (5-session course)
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaMeets weekly
Lord Rama embodies virtue in action. He faces every life encounter with equanimity.
Taming the Mind Course (5 sessions)
Meets weekly
Two of the main causes of stress are our negative feelings and thoughts. Learn techniques to tackle them.
Basics of Ayurveda (5 sessions)
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaMeets weekly
Sleep is essential to keep the body and mind healthy, yet 35% of us are having trouble sleeping...
Intro to Jyotish: Vedic Astrology Study Group (6 sessions)
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaMeets weekly
Sleep is essential to keep the body and mind healthy, yet 35% of us are having trouble sleeping...
ONLINE Global Village: Letting Go of Grief
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesEIGHT WEEKLY SESSIONS, free of charge, coming together during Covid-19
Hindustani Music Immersion (5 days)
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaThis course meets 5 consecutive days.
Divine Stories (5-session course)
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaMeets weekly
Lord Rama embodies virtue in action. He faces every life encounter with equanimity.
Traditional Sanskrit Prayers (5 sessions)
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMeets weekly
There is power in every word. It is the language of your soul.
Pranayama 1 Course (5 sessions)
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMeets weekly
Prana is the universal principle of energy or force. With the regular practice of pranayama you can store this energy in your brain and nerve plexi.
Teachings of Adi Sankaracharya
IN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline participants will receive a Zoom link within one hour of the first event. Swami Sitaramananda will make a rare visit for this auspicious weekend of Navaratri. In addition to the regular schedule and the Navaratri pujas, Swami Sita will also give a talk on: Teachings of Adi SankaracharyaBorn in the […]
Advanced Asana Course (4 sessions)
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMeets twice weekly
Focus on advancing in your personal practice.
Pranayama 2 Course (5 sessions)
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMeets weekly
Continue to build your personal practice. Look at the five pranas of our subtle body.
Forgiveness Course (5 sessions)
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaMeets weekly
Give up all hope of a better past. Learn this crucial life skill.
Gentle Yoga Teacher Training
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California6 WEEKLY SESSIONS ONLINE Experience Yoga Nidra and learn how to teach it and offer this service to the community. (California College of Ayurveda certification)
Yoga 4 Course (5 sessions)
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMeets weekly
Go deeper in the practice and theory of classical Yoga.
Yoga 5 Course (5 sessions)
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMeets weekly
Go deeper in the practice and theory of classical Yoga.
Inspiring Stories from the Ramayana
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaIN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline registrants will receive a Zoom link at least one hour before the first class. The epic, the Ramayana, is a perennial source of spiritual, cultural and artistic inspiration to all readers. Rama is the ideal son, the ideal ruler, the ideal husband and the ideal son. Sita is unique, the embodiment […]
Positive Thinking 2 Course (5 sessions)
Meets weekly
Train the mind with techniques from the four classical paths of yoga.
Yoga of Recovery with Durga Leela
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaIN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline registrants will receive a Zoom link at least one hour before the first class. Durga Leela is visiting Los Angeles! Yoga of Recovery is a comprehensive program that integrates Ayurveda and Yoga with recovery tools for a holistic mind, body and spirit approach for all those affected by addiction and self-destructive […]
Love in Action
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California Meets weekly
Fulfillment from the confluence of karma, duty and love
ONLINE Positive Thinking Workshop (2 sessions)
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesBoost strength, health, immunity and your spirits. Attend in person or online.
Sivananda Yoga Health Educator Training (SYHET) – 800-Hour Yoga Therapy Program
In Los Angeles! Chanting, birthday puja, then meditate in the New Year! May peace and joy abound.
Yoga 3 Course (5 sessions)
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaMeets weekly
More advanced theory and practice. Talks will cover the subtle energy, back health, yogic cleansing, and the Eight Limbs of Raja Yoga.
Meditation 2 Course (5 sessions)
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaMeets weekly
Meditation is the key to achieving peace of mind in a stressful and competitive world.
Raja Yoga Sutras 2 Course (5 sessions)
IN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline registrants will receive a Zoom link at least one hour before the first class. This 5-session course meets weekly on Saturdays, starting February 1060 minutes each session Raja Yoga is the royal Yoga path of mind control and meditation. The purpose of Raja Yoga is to bring the mind to calmness […]
Be Good, Do Good (5 sessions)
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMeets weekly
Emphasis is placed on holding postures longer and building a solid personal practice.
Vietnamese Cooking Workshop
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaWith Ganga Chaitanya IN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline registrants will receive a Zoom link at least one hour before the first class. You know about Pho and Bánh mi sandwiches, right? Learn more about the tastes and techniques of Vietnamese cuisine from visiting expert, Ganga Chaitanya. We feature lots of fresh vegetables and a balance of […]
Pranayama & Kriyas for Cleansing
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaWith Ganga Chaitanya IN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline registrants will receive a Zoom link at least one hour before the first class. Purify the body with breath. Practice pranayama breathing exercises to improve mental and physical health, balance the two hemispheres of the brain, balance the two energies of yin and yang, balance emotions, and increase […]
Mysteries of the Mind (5 sessions)
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaMeets weekly
Develop a positive attitude toward life, even in adversity, and increase self-esteem and confidence.
Improve Your Sleep
3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CaliforniaMeets weekly
Sleep is essential to keep the body and mind healthy, yet 35% of us are having trouble sleeping...
Pranayama Workshop
Prana is the universal principle of energy or force. "Whatever moves or works or has life, is but an expression or manifestation of prana." Breath is the external manifestation of prana. With the regular practice of pranayama—or controlling prana—you can store this energy in your brain and nerve plexi.
Yoga Life Support (3 sessions remaining)
IN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline registrants will receive a Zoom link at least one hour before the first class. 60 minutes each sessionCome to one class or all! These themed sessions are intended to offer ongoing support for integrating Yogic teachings into daily life. Bring your questions from day-to-day interactions/reflections or sadhana practice. The springboard for […]
Yoga 10 Course (5 sessions)
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMeets weekly
Go deeper in the practice and theory of classical Yoga.