New to Yoga
Would you like to discover yoga or get back into your practice?
The Sivananda Centre offers a unique method, born of decades of experience in Sivananda centres around the world.
Our introductory program of 8-session course, held once a week.
Step by step, you will learn the basic sequence of traditional hatha yoga: two breathing exercises, the Sun Salutation, the 12 basic postures and relaxation.
A simple, progressive program, so you can practise with confidence.
Upcoming courses
8 classes of 90 minutes, $195
Tuesdays, November 3 to December 22, at 6:30 p.m., in English
Saturdays, November 7 to January 2, at 11 a.m., in French (no class on December 26)
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Open Houses
Join our monthly open house to discover yoga.
Free trial class
Try our trial class every Sunday at 5 p.m., designed especially to introduce you to yoga.
Beginners Course 1
This course offers a gradual immersion in the practice of yoga. In 8 sessions, you will learn all the basics to maintain a solid, ongoing practice.
What will you learn?
Two breathing exercises (pranayama)
Kapalabhati, a dynamic breath that purifies and energizes, and Anuloma Viloma, alternate nostril breathing, which calms the mind and balances the energy.
The Sun Salutation
A flowing sequence of movements coordinated with the breath, which warms up the body and makes it more supple to prepare it for the asanas (postures).
The 12 basic postures
A complete, balanced sequence that strengthens, stretches and tones the whole body: headstand, shoulderstand, plough, fish, sitting forward bend, cobra, locust, bow, half spinal twist, crow, standing forward bend and triangle.
Relaxation techniques
A guided relaxation in savasana to deeply relax the body, quiet the mind, connect with our own Self and integrate the benefits of the practice.
A simple, progressive program, so you can practise with confidence.
