YOGA VEDANTA INTENSIVE

Duration - 2 weeks

Course Location

Course location is Kodakkad, North Kerala, India. Please find the details of location here

Please find all Course Names, Course Dates and corresponding donations:

for Indian Nationals here for non Indian Nationals here

The Course Donation includes cost of food & accommodation from the last arrival date to the first departure date, tuition as per the daily schedule shown below and the use of ashram facilities.

Pre-requisites - Eligibility

This course is open to all students who wish to deepen their knowledge and application of some of the highest teachings of Yoga and Vedanta. The lectures will be based on the Yoga – Vedanta Philosophy parts of Yoga Teacher Training Courses level 1(200 hrs) and level 2 (300 hrs).

Participants do not need to be yoga teachers.

Mastery of any yoga practice is not necessary... only your sincere desire for knowledge and your commitment to personal growth.

If you are a complete beginner in Yoga field: This course will give you a strong foundation on Yoga and Vedanta Philosophy and will help you to guide yourself better your own life.

If you are planning to do Yoga Teacher Training Course: This course will act as a good foundation/preparation for further learning.

If you are already a graduate of a Yoga Teacher Training Course from any Yoga School: This course will give a better and deeper understanding of the Yoga of Synthesis of Swami Sivananda.

Even if one does not wish to be a yoga teacher, one may attempt this course for the deeper understanding of the philosophies as well as for the intense purification experience and for all round development of the personality.

Course Details

This two-week long course offers a profound personal experience, designed to build a firm foundation of inner discipline. The essence of yoga as taught by Swami Sivananda’s YOGA OF SYNTHESIS is learned through a combination of repeated practical / physical sadhanas/practices and inspirational lecture classes to support the sadhana. An individualistic sadhana approach is emphasised, and this helps both a beginner as well as an advanced aspirant can benefit from.

This course is a 14 full day program without any day-off.
Genuine deep interest in ‘KNOWING YOURSELF’ is very essential to take part in this course.
There is lot of opportunity for introspection, analysis and enquiry.
Attendance is all classes as per the daily schedule is mandatory.
No home works or written examination at the end.

Daily Schedule

(Changes in the program may occur from time to time as per the prevailing conditions)

Assessment and Certification

A certificate of attendance is offered to all who complete the course successfully.

Recommended texts

*Sivananda Training Manual - by Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre.
The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga - by Swami Vishnudevananda.
Meditation and Mantras - by Swami Vishnudevananda.
The Sivananda Chant book – ISYVC.

* These texts are available for purchase, in case.

Presenters

Swami Govindananda, Gopalkrishna Baliga, Sudarsan, Anand and other staff members.

How to register:

Please fill in all the required information in the application form online itself, then submit the completed application form.

Fill in the Course Application Form - Click here

Once the filled up application form is received and accepted the applicants will be informed by email, of how to proceed further in the registration process.

To finish the formality of registration:

Indian nationals: Need to send a non-refundable deposit of donation of rs 5000/-

Non-Indian or non-resident Indian nationals: Need to send a non-refundable deposit of donation for three days.

Please note:

Course donations are non-refundable, however any unused amount may be transferred, minus an administration fee, to another course within one year of the original course starting date. Or a credit note may be issued minus the administration fee. Credit notes are valid for one year from date of issue and can be used for any other courses/ programs or for anybody recommended by the depositor and also for boutique items or any other supplementary services.

General Information

Please read course details as well as the course location information carefully before making a decision to register.
Admission to any course is on first come first serve basis.
All the courses are taught in English, there is currently no translation facility available into any other language.

Dates and donations are subject to change without notice.
For all programs, guests are subject to the suggested donation in effect at the time of final payment.
To maintain the spiritual atmosphere we ask all ashram guests to comply with the ashram rules.
Kindly refer to the Ashram rules and guidelines for more information.
The ashram reserves the right of admission and students may be asked to leave if their behavior goes against the ashram rules and teachings.
Email sivanandapeetham@gmail.com if you need further information.