International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres in India

Founded by Swami Vishnudevananda in 1959 | HQ: Sivananda Ashram Yoga Camp, Val Morin, Canada |
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Serve, Love, Give, Purify, as well as many other ashrams and

Meditate, Realize centres throughout the world. He is also
These words on our emblem are the the inspiration and guiding light behind
essence of the life and teachings of the ‘True World Order’ (T.W.O.), which
Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh. A well- aims to promote world peace and
known yogi and saint of modern India, understanding. Swamiji observed that
he worked tirelessly to spread the ‘true brotherhood and peace can exist
immortal message of Yoga and Vedanta only when there are strong, self-
to the modern world through his own disciplined leaders who possess an
(1887 – 1963) exemplary life, innumerable writings, inner awareness of peace. If there is no (1927 – 1993)
and by training a truly dedicated band of inner peace within the individuals of
disciples. In 1957, he sent his close disciple society, there cannot be peace in the
Swami Vishnudevananda to carry this unbroken chain of external world’. Thus he envisioned a new generation 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
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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
the hectic lifestyle of our modern materialistic society. 5) Positive Thinking & Meditation.
Subsequently, Swamiji established the Yoga Camp in Canada

OUR PROGRAMS IN INDIA

Yoga Vacation (YV): A two-week program designed to Kids Camp: A three-week course for children aged seven
give a first hand experience of ashram life and spiritual to eleven years. Children are introduced to the disciplines of
discipline. It is a healthy yogic holiday to rejuvenate body- yoga and meditation with time for games, swimming, arts
mind-spirit with twice daily yoga classes, meditation, and crafts, spiritual stories and day trips. Kids learn to
mantra chanting, readings, vegetarian meals, lecture, silent cooperate with others, develop independence and
walks in nature and periodical exposure to the Indian appreciate the inner peace that comes with the practice of
culture through ritual ceremonies. People of all levels are yoga and meditation.
welcome to join in this program.
Fasting & Detoxification Program: A two-week program
Teachers Training Course: TTC is a four-week course for detoxification and rejuvenation of body and mind with
based on the traditional Gurukula system of education, fruit juices, vegetable broth, ayurvedic massage, herbs,
whereby students live with the teacher. The syllabus colon cleansing, allergy and toxin testing, yoga asanas,
includes yoga asanas, pranayama, meditation, chanting, meditation and other holistic therapies.
mantras, Vedanta philosophy, diet, kriyas (cleansing
techniques), anatomy & physiology, Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Ayurveda Cultural Program (YACP): A ten day
special classes on teaching yoga to kids, elders and program over the festive Christmas and New Year period to
pregnant women. There is an equal emphasis on the theory supplement yoga practice with Indian music, dance
and practice of yoga and how to teach a yoga class. performances, talks on yoga and Ayurveda and day trips to
Successful graduates are awarded a diploma which is well places of interest in South India.
recognized internationally.
Ayurvedic Wellness Course: An introduction to the
ATTC: Open for TTC graduates only, this four-week course science of life known as Ayurveda. Beginners will gain an
includes the practice of advanced asanas, pranayama and understanding of the principles of Ayurveda and how to
bandhas (locks). There is also study of Vedanta philosophy, apply them to daily life. Two week course.
Yoga sutras of Patanjali, basics of Sanskrit, and anatomy
and physiology. Ayurvedic Massage Course: A three week course with an
overview of the Ayurveda system and hands on training in
Sadhana Intensive: Two weeks of intensive Hatha Yoga Ayurvedic oil massage.
practice devised by Swami Vishnudevananda, based on his
own intensive hatha yoga sadhana in the Himalayas. The Himalayan Treks & Yatras: Our Uttarkashi ashram in
guided self practice includes both asana and advanced Himalayas offers summer treks to sacred sites: Gomukh,
pranayama. This intense practice is balanced with scriptural Vishnu Peak, Valley of Flowers and Chardham Yatra. Please
study. The course demands a high level of self discipline check the website: [Link]/netala for dates and
and students are guided according to individual needs. prices.
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.
OUR ASHRAMS IN INDIA
SIVANANDA YOGA VEDANTA SIVANANDA YOGA VEDANTA
SIVANANDA KUTIR – UTTARKASHI
DHANWANTARI ASHRAM – NEYYAR DAM MEENAKSHI ASHRAM - MADURAI
P.O. Neyyar Dam, Thiruvananthapuram Near Pavanna Junction, New Natham Road P.O. Netala (near Siror Bridge), Uttarkashi
Dist. Kerala – 695 572 Saramthamgi Village, Vellayampatti P.O., Dt., Himalayas,
Tel : +91 – (0) 471 - 227 3093 / 2926 Palamedu ( Via ), Madurai Dist, 625 503 Uttaranchal 249193
Fax: +91 – (0) 471 - 227 2093 Tamil Nadu. South India. Tel: +91 – (0) 1374 - 222624 / 224159
Gen. Enquires / YV +91 – 9495630951 Mob: +91 - 94421 90661 Mob: +91 - 9411330495
All other courses +91 – 9446580764 E-Mail: madurai@[Link] E-Mail: himalayas@[Link]
E-Mail: guestindia@[Link] Web: [Link]/madurai Web: [Link]/netala
Web: [Link]/ndam
For a complete listing of our centres and ashrams in India see [Link]/india
 INTERNATIONAL COURSES IN 2010-11
For Resident Indians

Course / Programme Dates Location Dormitory Twin Share

3 Oct – 31 Oct 2010 Uttarkashi Rs.20,000 Rs.40,000
24 Oct – 21 Nov 2010 Madurai Rs.20,000 -
14 Nov – 12 Dec 2010 Neyyar Dam Rs.20,000 Rs.40,000
28 Nov – 26 Dec 2010 Madurai Rs.20,000 -
9 Jan – 6 Feb 2011 Neyyar Dam Rs.20,000 Rs.40,000
13 Feb – 13 Mar 2011 Neyyar Dam Rs.20,000 Rs.40,000
27 Feb – 27 Mar 2011 Madurai Rs.20,000 -
Teachers Training Course (TTC) 20 Mar – 17 Apr 2011 Neyyar Dam Rs.20,000 Rs.40,000
10 Apr – 08 May 2011 Uttarkashi Rs.20,000 Rs.40,000
15 May – 12 Jun 2011 Uttarkashi Rs.20,000 Rs.40,000
19 Jun – 17 Jul 2011 Uttarkashi Rs.20,000 Rs.40,000
2 Oct – 30 Oct 2011 Uttarkashi Rs.20,000 Rs.40,000
23 Oct – 20 Nov 2011 Madurai Rs.20,000 -
13 Nov – 11 Dec 2011 Neyyar Dam Rs.20,000 Rs.40,000
27 Nov – 25 Dec 2011 Madurai Rs.20,000 -
Advanced TTC (ATTC) 23 Jan – 20 Feb 2011 Madurai Rs.20,000 -
12 Sep – 27 Sep 2010 Uttarkashi Rs.10,000 Rs.20,000
Sadhana Intensive (SI) 2 Jan – 17 Jan 2011 Madurai Rs.10,000 -
11 Sep – 26 Sep 2011 Uttarkashi Rs.10,000 Rs.20,000
1 Aug – 15 Aug 2010 Neyyar Dam Rs.15,000 Rs.30,000
14 Nov – 28 Nov 2010 Neyyar Dam Rs 15,000 Rs 30,000
Ayurveda Wellness Course
31 Jul – 14 Aug 2011 Neyyar Dam Rs 15,000 Rs 30,000
13 Nov – 27 Nov 2011 Neyyar Dam Rs 15,000 Rs 30,000
Ayurvedic Abhyanga Course 13 Feb – 6 Mar 2011 Neyyar Dam Rs.20,000 Rs.40,000
Fasting & Detoxification 14 Dec – 28 Dec 2010 Neyyar Dam - Rs.30,000
Programme 13 Dec – 27 Dec 2011 Neyyar Dam - Rs.30,000
Kids Camp 25 Apr – 15 May 2011 Neyyar Dam Rs.10,000 -

YOGA VACATION PROGRAMMES (per night/person)

Ashram Dates Season/duration Dorm Twin Share
High season
Two courses every month Rs.250 Rs.700
(October – April)
1st to 14th and 16th to 29th
Low Season
(Minimum 3 nights stay) Rs.200 Rs.600
Dhanwantari Ashram, (May – September)
Neyyar Dam, Kerala YACP * 23 Dec 2010 – 01 Jan
2011
Minimum 3 nights stay Rs.300 Rs.800
23 Dec 2011 – 01 Jan
2012

Meenakshi Ashram, Two courses every month

Madurai, Tamil Nadu ** Minimum 3 nights stay Rs 200 –
1st to 14th and 16th to 29th

Open in summer months only**

Sivananda Kutir,
Visit [Link]/netala Minimum 1 week stay Rs.550 Rs.650
Uttarkashi, Himalayas
for specific dates

BASIC ASHRAM SCHEDULE

5.20am Wake up
6.00am Satsang (meditation, chanting, talk)
7.30am Tea time
8.00am Yoga asana class
10.00am Vegetarian meal
11.00am Karma Yoga / Selfless service
12.30pm Coaching class (optional)
1.30pm Tea time
2.00pm Lecture
3.30pm Yoga asana class
6.00pm Vegetarian meal
8.00pm Satsang ( meditation, chanting, talk)
10.30pm Lights out
 * YACP – Yoga Ayurveda Cultural Program

 No booking is required for Yoga Vacation programs, except for twin share accommodation.
Contact the concerned ashram directly for details.
 Ayurvedic consultation and treatments including oil massage and Panchakarma rejuvenation therapy are available at
Dhanwantari Ashram.
 ** Yoga Vacation is not available during International Courses at Meenakshi Ashram and Sivananda Kutir.
 The Indian concession rates are not applicable for Non-Resident Indians, Indian nationals living/working abroad, nor foreign
nationals living/working in India. You may be asked to show proof of Indian nationality/residence.
Accommodation Descriptions:
Twin Share: Room with two beds and attached bathroom.
Dormitory: Sleeping room with several beds & shared bath rooms.

For all accommodation, two bed sheets, a pillow with cover and
a mosquito net will be provided.