Courses, Dates, Locations & Donations
PLEASE NOTE, BEFORE SCROLLING DOWN:
Yoga - Vedanta Courses / activities directly under our ashram : Sivananda Yoga Vidya Peetham (SYVP) is suspended from Jun 2025 onwards.
This web-site ( www.sivanandapeetham.org) will be still running with any possible future course information.
The main teacher Swami Govindananda and other staff of the ashram may still do different yoga courses in association with others who can organise them.
The future courses will include Yoga Teachers Training Course - 200 hrs, Advanced Yoga Teachers Training Course - 300 hrs, Hatha Yoga Sadhana Intensive (2 weeks and 4 weeks)...etc.
The Yoga / Vedanta / Sanskrit courses where the staff of SYVP will be associated, are listed below.
All course enquiries and booking requests should be directed to the contacts of the course organisers.
For getting the information automatically, by email, about classes/courses where Swami Govindananda and other teaching staff will be part of, and about activities of Sivananda Yoga Vidya Peetham, please subscribe to : www.swamigovindanandablog.wordpress.com
We have a whatsapp broadcast list to announce yoga courses and dates.
If you want to be part of it, please share your number.
Regards and Pranam
Swami Govindananda (govindanandaswami@gmail.com)
Mobile & whatsapp number (+91) 854 787 9642 / 70 124 123 80.
YOGA VEDANTA INTENSIVE WITH SWAMI GOVINDANANDA.
(A residential program of 2 weeks duration - Sadhana emphasis on prolonged Pranayama, Mantra Japa and Vedanta teachings)
Arrival 01 Februry 2026
Departure 16 Februry 2026
Location
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Tapaswini Ashram, Gudur, Andhra Pradesh, South India
ELIGIBILITY
The retreat is open to every person who is a serious Yoga - Vedanta enthusiast, a Beginner Student, an Intermediate or even an Advanced Practitioner.
COURSE INFORMATION
This is a 14 full day program where one immerses in Yoga and Vedanta life style in an ashram.
Complete beginners in hatha yoga gets separate beginner level classes. Complete beginners will not have the separate pranayama class.
By the middle of the course, there will be a day when there is free time between brunch and dinner. One should attend all other classes on that day.
The attendees will be provided a Participation Certificate upon successful completion of the retreat.
Vedanta topics covered in the retreat shall include Aim of Yoga, 5 points of Yoga, 4 paths of Yoga, 3 bodies and 5 sheaths, mantras, chakras and kundalini sakti.
DAY SCHEDULE
- 06:00 AM Satsang (Meditation, Chanting, short talk on Yoga & Vedanta / Silent meditation walks
- 07:30 Tea Time
- 08:00 - 09:00 Guided Yoga Asana class (Beginner and intermediate) / Complete beginners get a 2 hr long guided hatha yoga class separately)
- 09:00 - 10:30 Pranayama Sadhana (a systematic individualized and gradual progressive practice schedule will be instructed)
- 10:30 Brunch
- 11:00 - 12:00 Noon Seva Time
- 12:30 Lecture on Yoga & Vedanta
- 01:30 Tea Time
- 02:00 Lecture on Yoga & Vedanta
- 04:00 Asana class along with Yoga Vacation.
- 06:00 Dinner
- 08:00 Satsang (Meditation, Chanting, short talk on Yoga & Vedanta / Silent meditation walks)
COURSE DONATION AND MORE COURSE DETAILS:
Please VisitCONTACT DETAILS FOR MORE INFORMATION AND BOOKING:
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Tapaswini Ashram
Guthavaripalem Village, Kadivedu P.O Chilakkur Mandalam 524410
Gudur, Nellore district, Andra Pradesh
Landline: +9140 418 91169
M: +91.89850 45125 | +91.89850 45251
Whatsapp: +91.89850 45125
W: www.sivananda.org.in/gudur
E: gudur@sivananda.org.in
HOW TO REGISTER:
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Please see detailsYOGA VEDANTA RETREAT WITH SWAMI GOVINDANANDA.
(A residential program of 2 weeks duration - Sadhana emphasis on prolonged Pranayama, Mantra Japa and Vedanta teachings)
Arrival 03 January 2026
Departure 18 January 2026
Location
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Meenakshi Ashram, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, South India
Click HereELIGIBILITY
The retreat is open to every person who is a serious Yoga - Vedanta enthusiast, a Beginner Student, an Intermediate or even an Advanced Practitioner.
COURSE INFORMATION
This is a 14 full day program where one immerses in Yoga and Vedanta life style in an ashram.
Complete beginners in hatha yoga gets separate beginner level classes. Complete beginners will not have the separate pranayama class.
By the middle of the course, there will be a day when there is free time between brunch and dinner. One should attend all other classes on that day.
The attendees will be provided a Participation Certificate upon successful completion of the retreat.
Vedanta topics covered in the retreat shall include Aim of Yoga, 5 points of Yoga, 4 paths of Yoga, 3 bodies and 5 sheaths, mantras, chakras and kundalini sakti.
COURSE DONATION AND MORE COURSE DETAILS:
Please VisitDAY SCHEDULE
- 06:00 AM Satsang (Meditation, Chanting, short talk on Yoga & Vedanta / Silent meditation walks
- 07:30 Tea Time
- 08:00 - 09:00 Guided Yoga Asana class (Beginner and intermediate) / Complete beginners get a 2 hr long guided hatha yoga class separately)
- 09:00 - 10:30 Pranayama Sadhana (a systematic individualized and gradual progressive practice schedule will be instructed)
- 10:30 Brunch
- 11:00 - 12:00 Noon Seva Time
- 12:30 Lecture on Yoga & Vedanta
- 01:30 Tea Time
- 02:00 Lecture on Yoga & Vedanta
- 04:00 Asana class along with Yoga Vacation.
- 06:00 Dinner
- 08:00 Satsang (Meditation, Chanting, short talk on Yoga & Vedanta / Silent meditation walks)
HOW TO REGISTER:
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Please see detailsCONTACT DETAILS FOR MORE INFORMATION AND BOOKING:
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Meenakshi Ashram,
Near Pavanna Vilakku Junction
New Natham Road, Saramthangi village
Vellayampatti PO., Madurai, 625503
Tel: +91 4448137067 / +918547881801
Mobile: +91 98 65 65 53 36
Email: madurairegistrations@sivananda.org.in / madurai@sivananda.org.in
HATHA YOGA SADHANA INTENSIVE WITH SWAMI GOVINDANANDA
Assisted by SWAMI NIVEDANANANDA & DAMLA GAYATRI DONMEZ
(Admission only for maximum number of 15 participants)
Arrival 17 December 2025
Departure 03 January 2026
Location
321 Shivalaya Arunachala, 606604 Tiruvannamalai Tamil Nadu, India
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The fee includes all accommodation, meals, course manuals & texts and training for 15 days.
Double Room $2150 / Triple Room $2000 / Quadruple Room $1850
For reduced price for Indians please contact directly. (Rs 1.2L in double)
COURSE DETAILS / BASIC INFORMATION / WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? / PRE-CONDITIONS / CURRICULUM / DAILY SCHEDULE / LOCATION DETAILS / HOW TO GET THERE:
Please see the details:CONTACT DETAILS FOR MORE INFORMATION AND BOOKING:
Whatsapp: Gayatri Damla +90 534 383 4178
Email : damlagayatri@gmail.com / gunesayyoga@gmail.com
ADVANCED HATHA YOGA CLASS, TALK ON VEDANTA & SATSANG WITH SWAMI GOVINDANANDA.
Arrival 25 October 2025
Departure 26 October 2025
Location
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Nataraja Centre.
A-40, Kailash Colony. New Delhi
COURSE INFORMATION
Sat, Oct 25, 2025
8. 00 to 10.00 am - Sivananda Advanced Hatha Yoga Class.
10.00 to 11.00 am - Talk on Vedanta "What you seek is YOURSELF"
Sun Oct 26, 2025
6.00 to 8.00 pm - Satsang (mediation, bhajans, Q&A on Yoga)
PLEASE FIND MORE INFORMATION:
Please VisitCONTACT DETAILS FOR MORE INFORMATION AND BOOKING:
Mobile No. +91 8860954455
Email - delhi@sivananda.org.in
HOW TO REGISTER:
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Arrival 16 October 2025
Departure 24 October 2025
Location
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dwarka Centre.
PSP Pocket, Sector 6, Swami Sivananda Marg, Dwarka, New Delhi, India 110075
COURSE INFORMATION
Oct 16 to 24, 2025
Sivananda Hatha Yoga Classes - 6.00 to 7.30 am
Advanced Hatha Yoga Classes - 10.00 to 11.30 am
Oct 16 to 23, 2025
Meditation Course - 6.30 to 8.00 pm
Oct 24, 2025
Talk & Workshop on Vedanta, Stress Management - 6.30 - 8.00 pm
PLEASE FIND MORE INFORMATION
CONTACT DETAILS FOR MORE INFORMATION AND BOOKING:
Mobile No. 9958804624 / 7827187982, Tel: +91.11.43145745
EMail: dwarka@sivananda.org.in
HOW TO REGISTER:
Please go to the web linkMUKTINATH (NEPAL) - PILGRIMAGE TOUR
(ROUND TRIP FROM POKHARA)
Arrival 10 October 2025
Departure 13 October 2025
(4 Days / 3 Nights )
Location
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dwarka Centre.
PSP Pocket, Sector 6, Swami Sivananda Marg, Dwarka, New Delhi, India 110075
Cost
USD 600 per person
Included:
- Transport: Private jeep (3-4 people per jeep)
- Accommodation: 3 nights in comfortable local guesthouses (twin sharing)
- Meals: Vegetarian meals throughout the trip
Activities
- Pilgrimage to Muktinath Temple, daily yoga, meditation, and chanting sessions
Yoga Teacher
Swami Govindananda
Other Services
Chinmayi assistant and photographing ; a top Nepali guide; professional jeep driver
Excluded
- Transportation to/from Pokhara
- Travel insurance
- Single room supplement: USD 70 for 3 nights
Itinerary
Day 1 | Morning departure from Pokhara to Jomsom (2,720m). Check-in and rest. Evening Satsang-meditation and chanting session. Stay in Jomsom.
Day 2 | Morning Satsang, then pilgrimage to Muktinath Temple (3,800m). Afternoon hike to Ranipauwa village (3,700m) for panoramic desert views. Free time to rest. Stay in Muktinath.
Day 3 | Morning visit to Muktinath Temple for Satsang. After breakfast, drive to Kagbeni (2,800m) to explore the ancient Tibetan village and Buddhist monastery. Afternoon yoga session, free time. Stay in Kagbeni.
Day 4 | Morning Satsang before returning to Pokhara. Tatopani hot springs on the way for feet soak. Arrive in Pokhara in the afternoon for departure.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Spiritual Significance. Divine Connection. Scenic Beauty. Cultural Immersion.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Meet at Hotel Pokhara Grande before 10am on Oct.10th.
WHAT TO BRING:
Considering the varying weather conditions, it is advised to pack layered clothing including warm clothes, along with personal essentials. It's also recommended to pack attire that respects the cultural sensitivities of the region, particularly when visiting the temple.
CONTACT DETAILS FOR MORE INFORMATION AND BOOKING:
Person name: Chinmayi
Email: journey9977@hotmail.com
Whatsapp: +62- 82236565938
YOGA RETREAT AND PILGRIMAGE WITH SWAMI GOVINDANANDA & CHINMAYI
KATHMANDU & POKHARA IN NEPAL
(Organised by YOGAGO)
Arrival 03 October 2025
Departure 10 October 2025
Individual Cost
9,980 RMB per person (approx. 1,370 USD)
Early Bird Discount (before September 1): 9,480 RMB per person (approx. 1,300 USD)
Cost inclusions
Transportation:
1. Airport pickup from Kathmandu Airport to the arrival hotel on the arrival day.
2. One-way domestic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
3. Full-coverage tourist coach/business van for all group activities.
4. 4x4 jeep arrangements for the round-trip to Poon Hill.
Accommodation:
1. 6 nights in hotels (twin-sharing):
- 2 nights in a 5-star hotel in Kathmandu.
- 3 nights in a secluded 5-star wellness retreat in Pokhara’s forested hills.
- 1 night in a 5-star lakeside hotel by Phewa Lake, Pokhara.
2. 1 night in a mountain teahouse (2-4 people per room, shared bathroom, limited facilities; hot water and WiFi available at an additional cost).
Meals:
All meals included (except on the arrival day), following the Sivananda Yoga lifestyle (pure, sattvic vegetarian food).
Activities:
1. Entrance fees for cultural sites in Kathmandu (Boudhanath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple).
2. All yoga and meditation sessions and satsang.
Staff & Services:
1. Swami Govindananda will accompany the group and teach.
2. Chinmayi will lead and translate to Chinese (an additional assistant translator will be provided for groups of 10+).
3. Local expert guides for 2 days in Kathmandu and 2 days of Poon Hill trekking.
4. Porter fees for the 2-day Poon Hill trek.
Complimentary Perks:
1. One Ayurvedic therapy session on arrival day (Shirodhara + Abhyanga).
2. Gift bag + retreat handbook.
Exclusions
1. International flights to/from Nepal.
2. Transportation from Pokhara on departure day.
3. Meals on the arrival day.
4. Travel insurance.
PROPOSED PROGRAM:
Oct 3
Arrive on your own in Kathmandu and settle down.
Airport pickup and complimentary Ayurveda therapy included in the cost.
Meals not included.
Accommodation in Hotel Himalaya in Kathmandu is provided.
No Yoga Practice is provided. Self practice is recommended.
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Oct 4
Kathmandu visit
Morning Satsang and Opening and orientation
Visit Patan Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa.
Meditate in Shivapuri Baba Samadhi Ashram.
Aarti in Pashupatinath temple.
Three meals included.
Accommodation in Hotel Himalaya in Kathmandu is provided.
Evening Satsang and meditation.
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Oct 5
Travel to Pokhara
Domestic flight to Pokhara, airport pickup, hotel check-in and lunch.
Retreat in hotel in Pokhara (e.g.Mountain Glory Resort).
Yoga session.
Evening Satsang
Three meals included.
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Oct 6
Retreat hotel in Pokhara (e.g., Mountain Glory Resort).
Full day Yoga Immersion program (two yoga classes, 2 meditation and chanting sessions, meditation walks, Talk on Yoga and Vedanta - an interactive session)
Three meals included.
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Oct 7
Retreat hotel in Pokhara (e.g., Mountain Glory Resort).
Full day Yoga Immersion program (two yoga classes, 2 meditation and chanting sessions, meditation walks, Talk on Yoga and Vedanta - an interactive session)
Three meals included.
Full Moon day ritual - A Homa Puja.
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Oct 8
Trekking to Poon Hill
Three meals included.
Accommodation in a Homestay in Ghorepani.
Evening Satsang
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Oct 9
Travel from Poon Hill to Pokhara
Sunrise chanting & Hiking in Poon Hill.
Outdoor Yoga Session.
Trek back from Poon Hill to Ulleri
Then drive back to Pokhara & Free time.
Brunch included.
Hotel in Lakeside Pokhara (e.g., Hotel Pokhara Grande).
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Oct 10
*Day of departure
Morning closing Satsang in Pokhara.
Breakfast included.
Leave at your own convenience.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Hindu & Buddhism Temples, Yoga & Meditation Practice, Snow Mountain, Forest Trail, Relaxing Hotels, Vegetarian Food, Kind Persons, Happy Vibes.
CONTACT DETAILS FOR MORE INFORMATION AND BOOKING:
Person name: Chinmayi
Email: journey9977@hotmail.com
Whatsapp: +62-822-3656-5938
HOW TO GET THERE:
Flight to Kathmandu. We included the airport pick up on arrival day.
WHAT TO BRING:
We will send you a very detail lists for preparing the retreat after sign up.
YOGA ASANA INTENSIVE & SATSANG WITH SWAMI GOVINDANANDA
ONLINE AND ONSITE CLASSES
Arrival 29 September 2025
Departure 02 October 2025
Organised By
SIVANANDA YOGA CENTRE, GURUGRAM, INDIA
Click HereONLINE CLASSES
Mon Sept 29
5.00 to 6.30 pm (India time) - Hatha Yoga class.
YouTube Channel
Wed Oct 1
5.00 - 6.30 pm - Hatha Yoga class on Zoom
Register here
ONSITE CLASSES
Mon. Sept 29 to Thur. Oct 2 (4 days)
6.00 - 7.30 am at South City 1, Gurugram
Tue. Sept 30.
6.30 - 8.30 pm Satsang at DLF phase 2 Gurgaon
CLASS INFORMATION
All hatha yoga classes will be as per the Sivananda Yoga style.
CONTACT DETAILS FOR MORE INFORMATION AND BOOKING:
Mobile: +91 9878445850 / 9818990014
Email: yogashowstheway@yahoo.com