Beginners Yoga Courses
Learn the 5 Points of Yoga for Perfect Health
Discover a New Self
Our Beginners Yoga Courses are ideal for newcomers to Yoga or more seasoned practitioners who want to learn more about Sivananda Yoga. This course gives you the full yoga immersion, progressively introducing:
Yoga Asanas
Asanas help to move the energy of the body so that you feel light and happy.
Breathing
Breath is life. When our breath is deep, slow, and rhythmic we feel balanced and peaceful.
Relaxation
The body’s natural way to recharge is by letting go and allowing nature to heal us.
Yoga Diet
Eating a balanced, nutritious diet high in vitamins, minerals and fibers gives us prana to thinking and act.
Meditation
The mind is turbulent. By quieting the mind and watching the thoughts we become aware and find the keys to happiness.
Yoga Life: 4 Paths of Yoga
This Course is focused on applying the yoga teachings to all aspects of life and having an integral development of the human – head, heart, and hands. Sivananda taught yoga synthesis and little little of many different practices lead us along the path.
Karma Yoga
Selfless service – purification through action and helping others as an instrument of the divine will.
Bhakti Yoga
Turn our emotions to devotion through selfless love and heart opening practices such as kirtan and puja.
Raja Yoga
Mind control through asanas, pranayamas, mudras, mantras, concentration, and meditation.
Jnana Yoga
Who am I? Self-inquiry through contemplation on our immortal spirit and negating the changing phenomenal universe.
Yoga Immersion
You will be immersed in the daily routine of yoga and will experience wholesome vegetarian meals, leaving rested, refreshed and recharged.
Yoga at Home
You will gain basic knowledge of how to continue to practice yoga at home. You will begin to develop a lifestyle conducive to physical, mental, and spiritual health and well-being.
An ounce of practice is worth tons of theory.
– Swami Vishnudevananda
List of Topics
Hatha Yoga – Asanas and Pranayama
- Guide to the basic 12 postures
- explanation of benefits of the postures
- Difference between yoga asana and physical exercises
- Yogic techniques of breathing
Classical Yoga Meaning
- What is classical yoga?
- Intro to the tradition and lineage of the yoga masters
- What is the purpose of yoga
- what are the methods of classical yoga?
- Basic philosophy about happiness, health, life, freedom
Yoga Lifestyle
- Vegetarian yogic diet – the how and why
- Relaxation and stress management
- Positive thinking
- Basic technique of meditation
- The yogic daily routine
Daily Schedule
06:00 – 07:30 am – Satsang: Silent meditation, chanting
08:00 – 10:00 am – Beginners Yoga Class: Asanas and Pranayama
10:00 – 10:45 am – Vegetarian Brunch
11:00 – 12:00 pm – Karma Yoga (selfless service)
01:00 – 02:30 pm – Beginners Workshop
03:00 – 04:00 pm – Free Time and Nature
04:00 – 06:00 pm – All Levels Open Yoga Class: Asanas and Pranayama
06:00 – 06:45 pm – Vegetarian Dinner
08:00 – 09:30 pm – Satsang: meditation, chanting
References
- Informational page on our Beginners Yoga Courses
- Read more about the 5 points of yoga from our teachings section.
- Listen to a podcast of our 90-minute Sivananda Yoga All Levels Asana and Pranayama Class
- Blog category on 4 paths of yoga with many blog posts
- Blog post on the science of relaxation
Upcoming Dates
| Dates | Program Name | Price | see more... | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 14 - 19, 2025 | Kirtan & Singing for Opening the Heart | $570.00 | View Details | Register Now |
| January 21 - 26, 2025 | Yoga Life: 4 Paths of Yoga | $570.00 | View Details | Register Now |
| January 23 - 26, 2025 | Meditation for Well-being | $345.00 | View Details | Register Now |
| January 30 - February 2, 2025 | Beginners Yoga Weekend | $345.00 | View Details | Register Now |
| February 4 - 9, 2025 | Beginners Yoga Course, Level 1 | $570.00 | View Details | Register Now |
| February 20 - 23, 2025 | Beginners Yoga Weekend | $345.00 | View Details | Register Now |
| February 23 - 28, 2025 | Yoga Life: 4 Paths of Yoga | $570.00 | View Details | Register Now |
| March 11 - 16, 2025 | Positive Thinking for Self-Renewal | $570.00 | View Details | Register Now |
| March 20 - 23, 2025 | Beginners Yoga Weekend | $345.00 | View Details | Register Now |
| April 8 - 13, 2025 | Hatha Yoga Sadhana | $525.00 | View Details | Register Now |
| April 15 - 20, 2025 | Meditation for Well-being | $570.00 | View Details | Register Now |
| April 29 - May 4, 2025 | Beginners Yoga Course, Level 1 | $570.00 | View Details | Register Now |
| June 3 - 8, 2025 | Positive Thinking for Self-Renewal | $570.00 | View Details | Register Now |
| June 12 - 15, 2025 | Meditation for Well-being | $345.00 | View Details | Register Now |
| June 17 - 22, 2025 | Beginners Yoga Course, Level 1 | $570.00 | View Details | Register Now |
| September 4 - 7, 2025 | Meditation for Well-being | $345.00 | View Details | Register Now |
| September 16 - 21, 2025 | Beginners Yoga Course, Level 1 | $570.00 | View Details | Register Now |
| September 23 - 28, 2025 | Yoga Life: 4 Paths of Yoga | $570.00 | View Details | Register Now |
| September 25 - 28, 2025 | Kirtan & Singing for Opening the Heart | $345.00 | View Details | Register Now |
| October 21 - 26, 2025 | Positive Thinking for Self-Renewal | $570.00 | View Details | Register Now |
| November 18 - 23, 2025 | Beginners Yoga Course, Level 1 | $570.00 | View Details | Register Now |
| December 2 - 7, 2025 | Meditation for Well-being | $570.00 | View Details | Register Now |
Check out our Blog
LEARN, INSPIRE, TRANSFORM
Our Sivananda Yoga Farm Blog has numerous articles, videos, and talks given by our senior teachers over the years.