(1887 1963) (1927 1993)

- International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres in India

Founded by Swami Vishnudevananda in 1959 | HQ: Sivananda Ashram Yoga Camp, Val Morin, Canada | www.sivananda.org

Serve, Love, Give, Pur i fy,

Medi tate, Rea l ize

These words on our emblem are the

essence of the life and teachings of Swami

Sivananda of Rishikesh. A well-known yogi

and saint of modern India, he worked

tirelessly to spread the immortal message

of Yoga and Vedanta to the modern world

through his own exemplary life,

innumerable writings, and by training a

truly dedicated band of disciples. In 1957,

he sent his close disciple Swami

Vishnudevananda to carry this unbroken chain of ancient yogic

wisdom to the western world. Humbly starting his mission in

North America, Swami Vishnudevananda simplified the complex

and subtle yogic principles into five basic points, to relieve the

stress of the common man from the hectic lifestyle of our

modern materialistic society. Subsequently, Swamiji established

the Yoga Camp in Canada as well as many other ashrams and

centres throughout the world. He is

also the inspiration and guiding light

behind the True World Order

(T.W.O.), which aims to promote

world peace and understanding.

Swamiji observed that true

brotherhood and peace can exist only

when there are strong, self-

disciplined leaders who possess an

inner awareness of peace. If there is

no inner peace within the individuals

of society, there cannot be peace in

the external world. Thus he envisioned a new generation of

enlightened citizens bringing peace and prosperity in the world

by practicing and sharing the yogic discipline. This can be

summarised by the Five Points of Yoga: 1) Proper Exercise; 2)

Proper Breathing; 3) Proper Relaxation; 4) Proper Diet; and 5)

Positive Thinking & Meditation.

OUR PROGRAMMES IN INDIA

Yoga Vacation (YV): A two-week programme designed to give a firsthand experience of ashram life and spiritual discipline. It is a healthy yogic holiday to rejuvenate body-mind-spirit with twice daily yoga classes, meditation, mantra chanting, readings, vegetarian meals, lecture, silent walks in nature and periodical exposure to the Indian culture through ritual ceremonies. People of all levels are welcome to join in this programme.

Teachers Training Course: TTC is a four-week course based on the traditional Gurukula system of education, whereby students live with the teacher. The syllabus includes yoga asanas, pranayama, meditation, chanting, mantras, Vedanta philosophy, diet, kriyas (cleansing techniques), anatomy & physiology, Bhagavad Gita and special classes on teaching yoga to kids, elders and pregnant women. There is an equal emphasis on the theory and practice of yoga and how to teach a yoga class. Successful graduates are awarded a diploma which is well recognized internationally.

ATTC: Open to TTC graduates only, this four-week course includes the practice of advanced asanas, pranayama and bandhas (locks). There is also study of Vedanta philosophy, Yoga sutras of Patanjali, basics of Sanskrit, and anatomy and physiology.

Sadhana Intensive: Two weeks of intensive Hatha Yoga practice devised by Swami Vishnudevananda, based on his own intensive hatha yoga sadhana in the Himalayas. The guided self practice includes both asana and advanced pranayama. This intense practice is balanced with scriptural study. The course demands a high level of self discipline and students are guided according to individual needs. Students are expected to remain within the ashram premises throughout the course with no free days and no access to telephone or email and to follow a

sattvic (salt and sugar free) diet. This course is open to TTC graduates only. Kids Camp: A three-week course for children aged seven to eleven years. Children are introduced to the disciplines of yoga and meditation with time for games, swimming, arts and crafts, spiritual stories and day trips. Kids learn to cooperate with others, develop independence and appreciate the inner peace that comes with the practice of yoga and meditation.

Fasting Detoxification Programme: A two week programme for detoxification and rejuvenation of body and mind with fruit juices, vegetable broth, ayurvedic massage, herbs, colon cleansing, allergy and toxin testing, yoga asanas, meditation and other holistic therapies.

Yoga Ayurveda Cultural Programme (YACP): A ten day programme over the festive Christmas and New Year period to supplement yoga practice with Indian music, dance performances, talks on yoga and Ayurveda and day trips to places of interest in South India.

Ayurvedic Wellness Course: An introduction to the science of life known as Ayurveda. Beginners will gain an understanding of the principles of Ayurveda and how to apply them to daily life. Two week course.

Panchakarma Detoxification Programme: A two week programme of preventative and curative Ayurvedic treatments. The programme includes talks on the principles of Ayurveda, body constitution and diet.

South India Yaatra: a p i lg r image to outs tand ing natu ra l and sp i r i tua l p l aces o f south Ind ia inc lud ing Kera la back waters , Kanayakumar i , Meenaksh i Temple Madura i , Th i ruvanamala i , Pondicher ry and much more .

OUR ASHRAMS IN INDIA

For a complete listing of our centres, ashrams and course details in India see www.sivananda.org/india

SIVANANDA YOGA VEDANTA DHANWANTARI ASHRAM NEYYAR DAM

SIVANANDA YOGA VEDANTA MEENAKSHI ASHRAM - MADURAI

SIVANANDA KUTIR UTTARKASHI

P.O. Neyyar Dam, Thiruvananthapuram

Dist. Kerala 695 572 Tel : +91 (0) 471 - 227 3093 / 2926 Gen. Enquires / YV +91 9495630951 All other courses +91 9446580764 E-Mail: guestindia@sivananda.org Web: www.sivananda.org/ndam

Near Pavanna Junction, New Natham Road

Saramthamgi Village, Vellayampatti P.O., Palamedu (Via), Madurai Dist, 625 503 Tamil Nadu. South India. Tel : +91 (0) 452 - 2912950 Mob: +91 - 9865655336 E-Mail: madurai@sivananda.org Web: www.sivananda.org/madurai

P.O. Netala (near Siror Bridge),

Uttarkashi Dt., Himalayas, Uttaranchal 249193 Mob: +91 - 9411330495 E-Mail: himalayas@sivananda.org Web: www.sivananda.org/netala

INDIA INTERNATIONAL COURSES IN 2013-14

For Resident Indians

Course / Programme

Dates Location Dormitory

Twin Share

common bathroom

Twin Share

AC Twin Share

Teachers Training

Course (TTC)

4 Aug 1 Sept 2013 Uttarkashi Rs 25,000 Rs 50,000 Rs 60,000 -

31 Aug 29 Sept 2013 Sikkim Rs 30,000 -

Rs 50,000 Single non AC

Rs 80,000

29 Sept 27 Oct 2013 Uttarkashi Rs 25,000 Rs 50,000 Rs 60,000 -

20 Oct 17 Nov 2013 Madurai Rs 22,500/ Rs 25,000 - - -

10 Nov 08 Dec 2013 Neyyar Dam Rs 25,000 Rs 50,000 Rs 60,000 Rs 85,000

24 Nov 22 Dec 2013 Madurai Rs 22,500/ Rs 25,000 - - -

5 Jan 2 Feb 2014 Neyyar Dam Rs 25,000 Rs 50,000 Rs 60,000 Rs 85,000

12 Jan 9 Feb 2014 Madurai Rs 22,500/ Rs 25,000 - - -

16 Feb 16 Mar 2014 Madurai Rs 22,500/ Rs 25,000 - - -

16 Mar 13 Apr 2014 Neyyar Dam Rs 25,000 Rs 50,000 Rs 60,000 Rs 85,000

6 Apr 4 May 2014 Uttarkashi Rs 25,000 Rs 50,000 Rs 60,000 -

1 Jun - 29 Jun 2014 Uttarkashi Rs 25,000 Rs 50,000 Rs 60,000 -

6 Jul 3 Aug 2014 Uttarkashi Rs 25,000 Rs 50,000 Rs 60,000 -

10 Aug 7 Sept 2014 Uttarkashi Rs 25,000 Rs 50,000 Rs 60,000 -

5 Oct 2 Nov 2014 Uttarkashi Rs 25,000 Rs 50,000 Rs 60,000 -

19 Oct 16 Nov 2014 Madurai Rs 22,500/ Rs 25,000 - - -

9 Nov 7 Dec 2014 Neyyar Dam Rs 25,000 Rs 50,000 Rs 60,000 Rs 85,000

23 Nov 21 Dec 2014 Madurai Rs 22,500/ Rs 25,000 - - -

Advanced TTC (ATTC)

9 Feb 9 Mar 2014 Neyyar Dam Rs 25,000 Rs 50,000 Rs 60,000 Rs 85,000

Sadhana Intensive (SI)

8 Sep 22 Sep 2013 Uttarkashi Rs 12,500 Rs 25,000 Rs 30,000 -

14 Sep 28 Sep 2013 Uttarkashi Rs 12,500 Rs 25,000 Rs 30,000 -

Ayurveda Wellness Course

04 Aug 18 Aug 2013 Neyyar Dam Rs 15,000 Rs 29,000 Rs 30,000 Rs 45,000

17 Nov 01 Dec 2013 Neyyar Dam Rs 15,000 Rs 29,000 Rs 30,000 Rs 45,000

16 Feb 2 Mar 2014 Neyyar Dam Rs 15,000 Rs 29,000 Rs 30,000 Rs 45,000

03 Aug 17 Aug 2014 Neyyar Dam Rs 15,000 Rs 29,000 Rs 30,000 Rs 45,000

16 Nov 30 Nov 2014 Neyyar Dam Rs 15,000 Rs 29,000 Rs 30,000 Rs 45,000

Panchakarma Detoxification Programme

1 Jul 16 Jul 2013 Neyyar Dam - - Rs 35,000 Rs 50,000

Fasting Detoxification Programme

9 Dec 24 Dec 2013 Neyyar Dam - - Rs 40,000 Rs 65,000

25 Dec 2013 08 Jan 2014

Madurai Rs 30,000 - - -

14 Apr 29 Apr 2014 Neyyar Dam - - Rs 40,000 Rs 65,000

8 May - 23 May 2014 Uttarkashi Rs 30,000 - Rs 40,000 Rs 65,000

1 Dec 16 Dec 2014 Neyyar Dam - - Rs 40,000 Rs 65,000

17 Dec 2014 01 Jan 2015

Madurai Rs 30,000 - - -

South India Yaatra

10 Feb 24 Feb 2014 Neyyar Dam

Rs 80,000

Kids Camp 20 Apr 11 May 2014 Neyyar Dam Rs 10,000 - -

YOGA VACATION PROGRAMMES (per night/person)

Ashram Dates Season/duration Dorm

Twin Share

common bath

Twin Share

AC Twin Share

Dhanwantari Ashram, Neyyar Dam, Kerala

1st - 14th and 16th - 29th each month

(minimum 3 nights stay)

Low Season (MaySept) Rs 300 Rs 850 Rs 950 Rs 1500

High season (OctApr) Rs 350 Rs 950 Rs 1050 Rs 1500

YACP * 21 Dec 2013 01 Jan 2014 21 Dec 2014 01 Jan 2015

Minimum 3 nights stay Rs 400 Rs 1050 Rs 1150 Rs 1750

Meenakshi Ashram, Madurai, Tamil Nadu

1st-14th and 16th-29th each month (minimum 3 nights stay) **

Minimum 3 nights stay Rs 300 -

Notes:

For all accommodation, two bed sheets, a pillow with cover

and a mosquito net are provided.

* YACP (Yoga Ayurveda Cultural Programme) replaces Yoga Vacation programme.

Advance booking is necessary for twin share accommodation.

For all enquiries contact the concerned ashram directly.

Accommodation Descriptions:

AC Twin Share: Air conditioned room with two beds, fridge, kettle,

attached bathroom with hot water.

Twin Share: Room with two beds and attached bathroom.

Twin Share Common Bathroom: Room with two beds and use of

common bathroom nearby.

Dormitory: Sleeping room with several beds & shared bath rooms.

Tent: Bring your own tent and mattress.

The Indian concession rates are not applicable for Non-Resident Indians, Indian nationals living/working abroad, nor for foreign nationals living/working in India. You may be asked to show proof of Indian nationality/residence.