“May you become a true Jyoti (light) to lead humanity towards peace, light and immortality. May you all become true messengers of Master.” —Swami Vishnudevananda 9:45pm Mantra Chanting 10:15pm Guru Puja 11:30pm Peace Mantra Chanting into the New Year 12:15am Prasad and refreshments Welcome the New Year with a Guru Puja to honor Swami Vishnudevananda's […]

Build a Spa Day for yourself with an Ayurvedic talk, massage, yoga class, and vegetarian meal.

WITH ELANA BERMAN Create morning/evening/daily routines according to the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda for happy skin, improved digestion, a calm mind and radiant health.

A dance performance, lots of chanting and four pujas carry us joyfully through the night! Boost your energy. Come for an hour or stay through till dawn.

WITH MENG GONG Learn to do healing self-massage with warm, herbal oil, chosen for your body type. Great for both men and women.

WITH MENG GONG Learn to do healing self-massage with warm, herbal oil, chosen for your body type. Great for both men and women.

Experience a glimpse of the Online Yoga Teacher Training Course schedule and curriculum.

We imbibe the joy of a revered saint of modern times

Visit us virtually. Two full days of events celebrating our first year running an ashram in the city

Worldwide action for inner and outer Peace, starting with a gathering of 100,000 minds.

Energetic and innovative, Deobrat MIshra will raise our sights for 2021.

Worldwide action for inner and outer Peace, starting with a gathering of 100,000 minds.

Visit us virtually. Two full days of events celebrating our first year running an ashram in the city

Celebrate this auspicious festival, the Great Night of Lord Siva, with a series of pujas. Siva is the Lord of cosmic transformation and dance. Chant kirtan until sunrise.

Full day of free events on Zoom, including asanas, pranayama, meditation, music, mantras...

Celebrate the birth of Krishna to defend Truth and Dharma.

Here is an opportunity to serve—and help us move forward on our ambitious garden plan. Refreshments will be served.

Saturday & Sunday, November 4–5 Book your abhyanga or shirodhara! Benefit from the wisdom of a 5,000-year-old science. Ayurvedic therapies are often recommended in Ayurvedic consultations. We generally offer Ayurvedic body treatments the first weekend of each month. (Contact us to check availability for other times.)  T H E   T R E A T M […]

Start the year off with lots of prana!

Energetic and innovative, Deobrat MIshra will raise our sights for 2021.

IN PERSON OR ONLINE This event will be offered on our regular Satsang Zoom link. Please welcome longtime friend of Sivananda Yoga, Stephen Longfellow Fiske. He has supported our Yoga Teacher Training Courses for many years and used to play for Swami VIshnudevananda himself. He has many inspiring stories to tell. Stephen is a musician, […]

IN PERSON OR ONLINE With Kamala or Deepika Proper rest and quiet time for you are essential. Ayurveda suggests specific practices to take care of each of our senses. Learn about Nasya oil for mental clarity, self-massage with its myriad benefits, and a special foot massage. Learn to make your own facial scrubs. Plus a […]

We imbibe the joy of a revered saint of modern times

You are cordially invited to attend a fundraiser celebration in honor of long-established Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center. We celebrate Swami Vishnudevananda's mission and you, the sangha. (And FIVE YEARS at our new home on 27th Street.) Serving Los Angeles for over 50 years with health and classical spiritual techniques leading to peace and well-being. PROGRAMFull […]

Sunday, October 13 • 6:00–8:00pm  PANDIT SUMAN LAHA was born in Kolkata, where he was inspired by his great grand uncle, late Shri Nadu Mullick, to pursue his love for music. Shri Mullick was a close friend of Pt. Ravi Shankar and Ustad Ali Akbar Khan. Taught in the purest senia tradition by his teacher […]

Book your abhyanga or shirodhara! Benefit from the wisdom of a 5,000-year-old science. Ayurvedic therapies are often recommended in Ayurvedic consultations. We generally offer Ayurvedic body treatments the first weekend of each month. (Kamala is available for other days and times.)  T H E   T R E A T M E N T SBased on […]

In Los Angeles! Chanting, birthday puja, then meditate in the New Year! May peace and joy abound.

Start the year off with lots of prana!

Saturday, February 15 • 7:30–9:30pm  We gather to grieve, feel and heal together. We invite you to come for a meditative evening of profound, classical Indian music. If you have been affected by the recent fires, come as our guest. If you would like to support those who have been displaced, we welcome your generous […]

Saturday, May 10 • 7:00–8:30pm  ON TOUR FROM INDIABharatanatyam is one of the oldest dance forms of India. It is highly technical, involving intricate footwork, body movements, and facial expressions to convey emotions and tell stories. We highly recommend this sublime dance performance by Oindrila Roy Mallick. “Graceful, captivating and full of emotion.” OINDRILA ROY […]

Saturday, June 7 • 7:00–8:30pm PDT Accompanied by Hemant Ekbote on tabla and Anand Vemuri on bansuri flute GAAYATRI is a practicing Naad Yogini descending from one of the last living lineages of Naad Yogis. Her lineage, the Rampur-Maihar Senia Gharana, is one of the last living lines of music that can be traced back […]

We imbibe the joy of a revered saint of modern times

No action can be undertaken without His support, Grace or blessing.

With Swami Sivasankariananda, C-IAYT IN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline registrants will receive a Zoom link at least one hour before the talk. In honor of Global Yoga Therapy Day, we offer this free talk on how the practices of Yoga support holistic health on all levels—physical, mental, emotional, intellectual and spiritual. Swami Sivananda, who was a […]

We honor a revered saint of modern times

First night of this auspicious nine-night celebration of the Divine Mother

Second night of this auspicious nine-night celebration of the Divine Mother. Durga preserves moral order and righteousness.

Third night of this auspicious nine-night celebration of the Divine Mother. Durga possesses unlimited power.

Fourth night of this auspicious nine-night celebration of the Divine Mother. Lakshmi showers her prosperity on us.

Fifth night of this auspicious nine-night celebration of the Divine Mother. Lakshmi brings fortune, self-knowledge and spiritual liberation.

Sixth night of this auspicious nine-night celebration of the Divine Mother. Lakshmi showers prosperity on us.

Seventh night of this auspicious nine-night celebration of the Divine Mother. Saraswati is inspired to create.

Eighth night of this auspicious nine-night celebration of the Divine Mother. Saraswati is inspired to create.

Ninth night of this auspicious nine-night celebration of the Divine Mother. Saraswati is inspired to create.

The concluding puja of the Navaratri Festival

Saturday, October 4 • 7:00–9:00pm  Rhitom Sarkar plays slide guitar accompanied by Dani Ekbote on tabla Born to musician parents RHITOM SARKAR, a child prodigy, was initiated into Indian classical music, but when he picked up a guitar, he was mesmerized by its ability to glide. The highly innovative mind of Rhitom restlessly searched the […]

Theory of the mind to gain mastery over negative habits and increase self-esteem and confidence.

Pundit Samavedula will give a talk and then celebrate Lakshmi Puja with 108 lotus flowers.

With Swami Sitaramananda IN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline participants will receive a Zoom link at least one hour before class. In this free session, hear more about the rich and comprehensive content of this professional yoga therapy training from Swami Sitaramananda, who designed the course. There is plenty of time for discussion and questions. The training […]