New Documentary on Sivananda Yoga Health Education

Sivananda Institute of Health

The Sivananda Institute of Health and Yoga (SIHY) is a health education branch of the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers (SYVC). SIHY has a 2-year 800-hour Sivananda Yoga Health Educator Training (SYHET) program, 5-day Yoga Health Education Camps, 2-day Yoga Health Weekend Intensives, and personal consultations are also available.

Teachers Training Course (TTC)

This 4 week course, which offers a profound personal experience, will allow you to transmit the knowledge of yoga to others. We have 2 TTCs in May and October at the Yoga Farm. We have 3 TTCs in Vietnam in Feb., July, and November and one in China in September

NEW in 2018
350-Hours Vedic Counseling Course

This Vedic Counselling course goal is to help serious Yoga Teachers, Ayurvedic Practitioners and Vedic Sciences Practitioners to acquire additional and practical skills to be able to help their students or clients on the path of positive living and high thinking.

Gift Certificates

Give the gift of yoga, health, peace, and happiness to a friend or loved one.

Upcoming Courses

Emotional intelligence through yoga & ayurveda: the intensive

Arun Deva
Friday, Apr 27 – Sunday, Apr 29, 2018

The link between the mind and the different organs/systems of the body is well researched and documented in Ayurveda.

Bhakti Yoga Course

Swami Vashistananda
Tuesday, May 1 – Friday, May 4, 2018

Bhakti yoga is a spiritual path or spiritual practice focused on deepening our love and devotion to God. The course offers you a foundation in the philosophy and techniques of this ancient and heart-based tradition.

Chair Yoga Teacher Training

Stacie Dooreck
Friday, May 4 – Sunday, May 6, 2018

Learn how to make Yoga accessible to seniors, those with disabilities or limited mobility, the chronically ill, Alzheimer patients, pre-/post-surgery patients, and those recovering from illness.

Karma Yoga Week

Swami Dharmananda
Sunday, May 6 – Friday, May 11, 2018

Karma Yoga is service done without selfish expectations. We welcome karma yogis, especially for this karma yoga week. Karma Yogis work four hours a day and have a 50% reduction on accommodations. Gardening, maintenance, building and cooking skills are especially welcome..

Permaculture Service Day

Sunday, May 6, 2018
8:00 am–9:30 pm

This is an opportunity for anyone who is interested in Permaculture to come serve at the Yoga Farm and learn through hands-on activities. There will be a special Permaculture lecture and workshop offered to participants as part of the program.

Teachers Training Course in Classical Yoga and Healthy Living

Saturday, May 12 – Saturday, Jun 9, 2018

May TTC is perfect weather at the ashram! This 4 week course, which offers a profound personal experience, will allow you to transmit the knowledge of yoga to others. The spiritual essence of yoga is learned through a combination of repeated practice and inspirational lessons.

Grieving Mindfully

Karuna Devi
7:00 PM Thursday, May 17 –
2:00 PM Sunday, May 20, 2018

Learn how to get over grief in a mindful manner.

Beginners Yoga Course, Level 1

Friday, May 18 – Wednesday, May 23, 2018

This week is ideal for beginners, or those new to Sivananda Yoga. This course gives you the full yogic experience, progressively introducing yoga asanas, breathing exercises, meditation, mantra chanting and yoga philosophy.

Yoga of Recovery® Ayurveda for Addictions Weekend

Durga Leela, Swami Dharmananda
7:00 PM Thursday, May 24 –
12:00 PM Sunday, May 27, 2018

Yoga of Recovery Retreat is an opportunity to integrate the wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda with the tools of 12-Step Recovery.

Yoga of Recovery®: Between the Mat and the Meeting: Ayurvedic Healing for All Addictive Tendencies

Durga Leela, Swami Dharmananda
7:00 PM Thursday, May 24 –
12:00 PM Thursday, May 31, 2018

Yoga of Recovery Retreat is an opportunity to integrate the wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda with the tools of 12-Step Recovery.

Ayurvedic Massage Rejuvenation Retreat

Durga Leela
7:00 PM Friday, May 25 –
1:00 PM Sunday, May 27, 2018

The ashram is the ideal place to come relax, rejuvenate and detoxify from your daily life. This weekend provides an opportunity to receive guidance and nurturing from specialists trained in the ancient healing science of Ayurveda.

Memorial Weekend: Listening to Music of the Soul: Self-Healing and Recovery

Friday, May 25 – Monday, May 28, 2018

This Memorial Weekend we have the topics of Listening to Music of the Soul: Self-Healing and Recovery.  Learn specifically about the art of Ayurvedic self-healing, recovery and Vedic Counseling, with Swami Sitaramananda, Komilla Sutton and Durga Leela. 

Permaculture Weekend: Ayurvedic Herbs in the Garden

Spencer Nielsen
Friday, Jun 1 – Sunday, Jun 3, 2018

In this weekend workshop we will dive into the realm of healing plants, exploring plants as food and medicine from the perspective of Ayurveda.

Learning to Forgive

Fred Luskin
7:00 PM Friday, Jun 1 –
2:00 PM Sunday, Jun 3, 2018

This weekend is an introduction to Sivananda Yoga, and offers students a foundation to the philosophy and daily practices of classical yoga.

Gentle Yoga Teacher Training

Tara Durga Devi
Friday, Jun 8 – Sunday, Jun 10, 2018

Gentle Yoga is designed for students who need to have the basic yoga postures modified due to age, weight, illness, injury or limited flexibility.

Jyotish Study Course: Focus on Saturn

Komilla Sutton
Friday, Jun 8 – Sunday, Jun 10, 2018

This Jyotish course will focus on Saturn.

Yoga Health Education Camp - Diabetes and Weight management

Swami Dharmananda, Mary Thompson, Karuna Devi
Sunday, Jun 10 – Friday, Jun 15, 2018

This week is for learning the health benefits of yoga.  We will focus on Diabetes prevention.

Detoxification and Juice Fasting

Manu Dawson
Sunday, Jun 10 – Wednesday, Jun 20, 2018

The Detoxification and Juice Fasting Program is an ideal opportunity to deeply cleanse and rejuvenate body and mind in a safe and supportive environment.

Doctors and Nurses Yoga Retreat

Friday, Jun 15 – Sunday, Jun 17, 2018

This weekend Yoga retreat is designed for health care professionals to recharge themselves with Yoga and meditation practice, healthy vegetarian food, and the positive and healing environment of the Ashram. Workshops focus on practical Yoga techniques for improved Self-care, how to adapt and make positive lifestyle changes, and how to cultivate a calm and balanced mind in the midst of life’s daily challenges.

Nada Yoga: Sacred Sounds

Ram Vakkalanka
7:00 PM Friday, Jun 15 –
3:00 PM Sunday, Jun 17, 2018

Nada Yoga is a wonderful confluence of the science of Yoga and the art of Music.

Childrens Yoga Camp

Christine Ortaliz
Sunday, Jun 17 – Wednesday, Jun 27, 2018

Our camp includes two daily yoga asana classes, special Children satsang with a short meditation, chanting, storytelling and Yoga Philosophy. Daily swimming in the pond, participating in outside games and play time, and enjoying trips to the beautiful and refreshing Yuba River.