350-Hours Vedic Counseling Course

100 Hours - Yoga / Vedanta (science of Self-realization)
75 Hours - Jyotish/Vedic Astrology (Science of time)
75 Hours - Ayurveda (Science of healing)
25 Hours - Vastu (science of space and place)
75 Hours - Tantra (universal energy patterms including mantra, yantra, and sacred mythology)

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

Gift Certificates

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

Upcoming Courses

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. 

Learning to Forgive

Fred Luskin
7:00 PM Friday, May 25 –
2:00 PM Sunday, May 27, 2018

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

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.

Meditation for Well-being

Tara Durga Devi
7:00 PM Friday, Jun 1 –
2:00 PM Wednesday, Jun 6, 2018

This course will introduce you to the basic guidelines for classical yogic meditation. This course is ideal for beginners in meditation.

Sitar Concert with renown International artist Hasu Patel

Hasu Patel
Saturday, Jun 2, 2018
8:00 –10:00 pm

A disciple of Sitar legend Ustad Vilayat Khan Saheb is one of the few distinguished female artists performing today classical music on Sitar, the most popular string instrument of India.

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.

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.

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.

International Day of Yoga: Free Open House

Thursday, Jun 21, 2018
1:00 –9:00 pm

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Jyotish Beginners Course

Keiko Ito
Monday, Jun 25 – Friday, Jun 29, 2018

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to study Vedic Astrology for Beginners in an easy to understand but comprehensive course.

19th Vedic Astrology Conference: Self Awareness with Yoga and Jyotish

Saturday, Jun 30 – Wednesday, Jul 4, 2018

This year we welcome many special guests in the field of Vedic Astrology.  There will be many classes on varying topics.  The theme of the conference will be Atma Gyana - Self Knowledge.

Sivananda Yoga Health Educator Training (SYHET) Module 1

Friday, Oct 26 – Saturday, Nov 10, 2018

The Sivananda Institute of Health and Yoga offers a unique 2-year career training opportunity through the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers (ISYVC). The training includes residential immersion modules, distance learning, and a mentored practicum.