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Hatha Yoga for Wellness

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

IN PERSON OR ONLINEA Zoom link will be sent to online registrants within one hour of the workshop start time. With Swami Sivasankariananda   The physical exercises of Yoga, or “asanas,” are not just exercises. They have an inherent mental component. It is in holding the postures that the full benefits are realized. The Yoga […]

Songs, Stories & Poems with Stephen Longfellow Fiske

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

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, […]

Classical Indian Dance Performance

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

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

Weekend Retreat: Meditate for Peace

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

IN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline participants will receive a Zoom link at least one hour before the program begins. With Sivashakti Chaitanya, visiting from the Sivananda Ashram in Dalat, Vietnam Learn:∙ What is meditation?∙ Why meditate?∙ How to meditate?∙ Techniques of meditation according to the four Classical Paths of Yoga Gain:∙ Tools to overcome obstacles encountered […]

Understand the Mind to Meditate

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

The whole mischief of life is wrought by the mind. Introspect. Look within.

The Four Classical Paths to Meditation

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

The whole mischief of life is wrought by the mind. Introspect. Look within.

Weekend Retreat: Mental Health & Wellness With Ayurveda

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

IN PERSON OR ONLINE Health is a positive state of happiness achieved through the normal condition of the doshas (constitution), dhatus (tissues), agni (digestive fire), and malas (waste). as well as a serene state of body, mind and senses. The strength of agni and doshas varies throughout the seasons.  The Ayurvedic lifestyle is based on […]

Super Saturday Yoga Class for Kids

WITH MAHADEVI & SITAA weekly series of five yoga classes designed for children age 7–11. Sessions will include deep abdominal breathing to calm and regulate the emotions, playful hatha yoga-based movements to build concentration, coordination, strength and flexibility and a final relaxation with guided visualization to encourage awareness and connectedness. The aim is to foster […]

Ayurveda for Mental Health & Wellness with Elana Berman

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

IN PERSON AND ONLINE   Learn ways to integrate the ancient practices of Ayurvedic medicine into your daily life for managing and improving mental health and wellness. From diet and lifestyle to herbal medicines and mantras, Ayurveda offers an abundance of tools for managing mental health. In this workshop, you'll learn tools for managing depression, […]

Weekend Retreat: Vedic Astrology with Ramdas

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Boost strength, health, immunity and your spirits. Attend in person or online.

Mysteries of the Mind (5 sessions)

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

Meets weekly
Develop a positive attitude toward life, even in adversity, and increase self-esteem and confidence.

Unraveling Karmic Mysteries with Vedic Astrology

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

Saturday, June 8 • 2:00–4:00pm PST IN PERSON OR ONLINEA Zoom link will be sent to online registrants within one hour of the workshop start time. With Ramdas/Bill Sinclair Join us for an enlightening journey through the cosmic insights of Vedic astrology, where we’ll explore the karmic debts etched in our stars. Whether you’re taking […]

Explore the Practical Wisdom of Vedic Philosophy

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

Sunday, June 9 • 2:00–4:00pm PST IN PERSON OR ONLINEA Zoom link will be sent to online registrants within one hour of the workshop start time. With Ramdas/Bill Sinclair We warmly invite you to a captivating lecture that bridges the ancient wisdom of Vedic philosophy with the tangible guidance of Vedic astrology. Discover how the […]

Five-Sense Self-Care

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

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 […]

Retreat: Advanced Hatha Yoga

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

IN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline registrants will receive a Zoom link at least one hour before the first class. Three solid days of practice and theory with a senior teacher, Krishna Darshan. Attend two yoga classes daily, including pranayama breathing exercises to improve mental and physical health, balance the two hemispheres of the brain, balance the […]

Yoga 2 Course (5 sessions)

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Meets weekly
Emphasis is placed on holding postures longer and building a solid personal practice.

Weekend Retreat: Joy of Ayurveda with Mahavidya

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Boost strength, health, immunity and your spirits. Attend in person or online.

Healthy Gut/Happy Life with Ayurveda

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

With Mahavidya (Mary Thompson)   Good digestion is key to our health.  If you know and follow the rules of keeping your agni (digestive fire) strong, you will be happy and healthy, and enjoy the benefits of a good immune system.   Agni is a fire that needs adequate fuel.  Eating heavy foods and overeating […]

An Evening of Kirtan with Atmarama Dasa

Atmarama Dasa is a devotional singer, sacred music composer and expert musician; who has become well-known for his power to transmit devotion and spiritual energy. Since 1985 he has lived in Vrindavan, India (the holy place where Lord Krishna appeared on this earth 5,000 years ago), where he studied Sanskrit and Indian classical music, while […]

Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Class

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

Everyone experiences challenges in life that are too much to bear alone.

Guru Purnima Puja

We imbibe the joy of a revered saint of modern times

Improve Your Sleep

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

Meets weekly
Sleep is essential to keep the body and mind healthy, yet 35% of us are having trouble sleeping...

Weekend Retreat: Swami Sitaramananda on Yoga and Self-Healing

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

IN PERSON OR ONLINELacking spiritual health and spiritual connection causes us to feel unsupported and separate, thus creating negative mental habits, impressions and aggravations that lead to more stress and strain. This stress shows up in the physical body as disease, forgetfulness of our true nature as spirit. Spiritual health brings freedom from the cycle of suffering brought […]

The Deeper Path of Holistic Health: Knowing the Self

WITH SWAMI SITARAMANANDAIN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline registrants will receive a Zoom link at least one hour before the talk.Holistic health practices are ultimately a path towards knowing the real you. In this two-hour talk, Swami Sita will speak on yoga’s ability to help guide practitioners towards Self-realization and, therefore, self-healing. The primary manifestation of disease […]

Cultivating Selfless Love

WITH SWAMI SITARAMANANDAIN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline registrants will receive a Zoom link within an hour of the talk.Many of us are confused on what love is and what it is not. Our human condition is characterized by separation and we suffer from this separation and long for union with ourselves and others. When we practice […]

Indian Vegetarian Cooking Workshop

With Deepika IN PERSON/ONLINEOnline registrants will receive a Zoom link at least one hour before the workshop. We present to you an Ayurveda cooking workshop. The meal we will prepare together is full of nutrients, is easy to digest and is an immunity-booster. The workshop includes instructions on how to make ghee, which is excellent […]

Weekend Retreat: Cherishing Community

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

IN-PERSON RETREAT With Swami Sivasankariananda Together, we are strong. The collective wisdom of community can solve many difficult issues. Social connection is essential. Daily Schedule FRIDAY 8/236:00–7:30pm - All-Levels Yoga class7:30pm - Vegetarian dinner SATURDAY 8/246:00–7:15am - Satsang (silent meditation, chanting and a talk)8:00am - Light breakfast10:00–11:30am - All-Levels Yoga Class12:00pm - Vegetarian lunch1:00pm - […]

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.

Ayurveda for Women’s Health with Ajita Patel

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

Saturday, September 7 @ 2:00–3:30pmIN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline registrants will be sent a Zoom link at least one hour before the program.The traditional practice of Ayurveda, the ancient science of health and well-being, sheds light on the importance of nutrition, herbal remedies, and lifestyle choices. Attentive to women's needs, important practices to consider are those […]

Cooking Workshop: Kitchari

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

Easy, nutritious Indian comfort food!

Ganesha Chaturthi Puja

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

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 […]

Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

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 […]

Yoga for Chronic Pain

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

Practice making safe movements with ease. Experience body, breath and mind integration. Let go.

Basic Neuroscience of Chronic Pain

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

IN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline registrants will receive a Zoom link at least one hour before the program. Pain is an everyday human experience. Pain is complex. Pain is changeable. Learn about the body/brain connection and how many factors influence the amount of pain you will feel. Get to know your nervous system. Modern pain science […]

Kirtan Workshop

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

Transform lower emotions to feelings of Peace, Joy and Contentment.

Navaratri Festival – Durga Puja 2

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

Paint a Sri Yantra

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

A yantra is a powerful meditation tool, both through the process—plotting the mathematical structure and systematically painting it

Navaratri Festival – Durga Puja 3

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

Navaratri Festival – Lakshmi Puja 1

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

Navaratri Festival – Lakshmi Puja 2

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

Navaratri Festival – Lakshmi Puja 3

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

Navaratri Festival – Saraswati Puja 1

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

Navaratri Festival – Saraswati Puja 2

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

Weekend Retreat: Joy of Ayurveda with Rashee

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Boost strength, health, immunity and your spirits. Attend in person or online.

Food & Ayurveda with Rashee Rohatgi

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

IN PERSON ONLY With Rashee Rohatgi Ayurveda is the ancient science of healing and wellness from India. 1:00–3:00pm PSTWe start our session with a class on Ayurvedic principles and how those can be applied to our food and lifestyle choices to create balance. We delve into proper food combining; medicinal properties of herbs and spices; […]

Pandit Suman Laha in Concert with Indranil Mallick

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

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 […]

Yogic Lifestyle Weekend

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

IN PERSON OR ONLINE We practice yoga to progress in life. Yoga is not separate from life. It is possible to integrate the practices in our daily routine, no matter our conditions in life. We consider the five points: proper exercise, proper breathing, proper relaxation, proper diet, and positive thinking and meditation. Everyone has spiritual […]

Vegan Thai Cooking Workshop

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

With SivaRamIN PERSON OR ONLINE Registrants will be sent the Zoom link at least one hour before the event. Make a delicious Thai green curry with tofu. Enjoy the complex tastes of a curry made with no onions. Balance curry paste, lime leaves and lemongrass to perfection in a creamy, rich dish.  We'll also roll […]

Headstand Workshop

Prepare mentally and physically to practice the King of Asanas safely. Patience required. Lots of preparation and individual coaching. Myriad benefits.

Diwali: Festival of Light

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

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

Mala & Japa Yoga Workshop

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

With Shakti Chaitanya   IN PERSON ONLY   A mala or rosary has 108 beads that are connected to each other. Wearing a rosary around your neck not only protects you from negative energies, but also aids you in progressing in your spiritual practice. Discover many ways to make a beautiful rosary and send energy […]

Ayurveda Massage Day

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

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 […]

Weekend Retreat: Hatha Yoga for Health

Shakti Chaitanya is visiting from Vietnam.Saraswati is a longtime Sivananda teacher, with a special understanding of Restorative Yoga.Retreat Arrival & DepartureArrival: Check-in as early as 2:00pm Friday. Departure: Check-out at 4:00pm Sunday. Or stay for Satsang and soup.What to bringSlip-on shoes, loose comfortable clothing, writing materials, meditation shawl or blanket, yoga mat, sitting cushion and water […]

2-Hour Yoga Class with Shakti Chaitanya

A restorative yoga sequence typically includes five or six poses, where you are supported by props that allow you to completely relax and rest.

Restorative Yoga Class with Saraswati

A restorative yoga sequence typically includes five or six poses, where you are supported by props that allow you to completely relax and rest.

Holistic Health Weekend Retreat: Positive Thinking for Optimal Health

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

With Kamala Attend this therapeutic weekend program as a residential retreat or come as a day guest. Program covers: Yoga and thought management Stress management, self-care and positive thinking techniques Self-affirmation, emotional intelligence and meditation “Sow a thought and reap an action. Sow an action and reap a habit. Sow a habit and reap a […]

Fun Friday Yoga Class for Kids

WITH MAHADEVI & SITACatch a monthly yoga class designed for children age 7–11! The session will include deep abdominal breathing to calm and regulate the emotions, playful hatha yoga-based movements to build concentration, coordination, strength and flexibility and a final relaxation with guided visualization to encourage awareness and connectedness. The aim is to foster the […]

Online Yoga Nidra with Kashyap

Do you need a rest? Yoga Nidra is the art of conscious deep relaxation. Indeed, Yoga Nidra is a profound state of consciousness.

Yoga 10 Course (5 sessions)

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Meets weekly
Go deeper in the practice and theory of classical Yoga.

Self-Care Weekend

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

IN PERSON OR ONLINE Self-care is self-love. A half hour sit in this chair is required each day—device-free. Make time for yoga, healthy food, meditation and quiet time. Learn Ayurvedic daily routines to nurture all parts of you. We'll even teach you how to make your own facial scrub. Experience restorative yoga and let yourself […]

Restorative Yoga Class

A restorative yoga sequence typically includes five or six poses, where you are supported by props that allow you to completely relax and rest.

Holiday Yoga + Art Class for Kids

WITH MAHADEVI & SITAThis event includes a yoga class designed for children age 7–11 and a festive art project. We hope you will stay for our holiday celebration starting at 5:00pm. The yoga session will include deep abdominal breathing to calm and regulate the emotions, playful hatha yoga-based movements to build concentration, coordination, strength and […]

Annual Holiday Celebration

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

IN PERSON OR ONLINEOnline registrants will be sent a Zoom link on the day of the celebration (plus a PDF booklet of carols). We share warmth and holiday cheer. Savor the embrace of supportive community. PROGRAMMeditation and ChantingCarols AratiVegetarian Potluck It is helpful to know in advance what you will bring for the potluck. (Please, no […]

Hip Opening Workshop

3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, California

Full yoga class. Release tight hip muscles and stress at the same time.

ONLINE Indian Music Workshop Series

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles 3741 West 27th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Meets weekly
WITH HASU PATEL A rare window into the intricacies, power and joy of the classical music of north India.