Yoga and Vedanta philosophy

Paths to Self-Discovery 

(in-person and online)

January 24th – February 21st

Fridays, 6.30-7.45pm; cost: $65

In this course, we will use the Bhagavad Gita text as a background to discuss the following topics from the tradition of Vedanta:

-Karma Yoga and the philosophy of Karma and Reincarnation

-Jnana Yoga and the concept of Brahman

-Mantra and Sacrifice

Pre-requisite: Please familiarize yourself with the Bhagavad Gita and read the text before the start of the course (Bhagavad Gita books are available at the Sivananda Yoga Center; you can order them online or at the Centre).

Teacher: Maheswari has been practicing Yoga since an early age. She has been teaching Yoga and Vedanta courses for over twenty years. Maheswari has knowledge and an innate ability to connect with students and help them gain insights into the sacred teachings of this tradition.

Introduction to Vedanta, January 25th, Saturday, 1:30pm-3.00pm/ $35

Online participants will receive a Zoom link a day before the workshop

In this workshop, we will explore the timeless principles and practices of Vedanta. Discover the profound concepts of Atman, Brahman, and Maya, as you delve into the core principles of Vedanta. Learn how to integrate these timeless teachings into your modern-day challenges and foster a deeper connection to the world around you.

Whether you are new to Vedanta or seeking to deepen your existing knowledge, this workshop offers a supportive environment in which you can explore the teachings.

Introduction to Meditation

February 1st-March 1st, Saturdays 1pm-2pm

In person and Online

Meditation is an invaluable tool for emotional balance and peace of mind. This course will provide step to step guidance for starting a meditation practice. It is helpful for those who are just starting  as well as those who would like to renew their commitment to this practice.

Topics covered  include:

-What is meditation and what are the benefits?

-How to start a meditation practice: The three fundamentals.

-Meditation for beginners and tips for those who are returning practitioners

-Mechanics of the mind: How the mind works and how meditation helps

-Mantras as tools for meditation

The Course includes theory and practice, and is interactive: participants are welcome to ask questions.

Please find a quiet place where you can take the course so you can enjoy the effects of the practice.

*Online participants will receive a Zoom link two days before the course

Intensive Asana Class with Mayavan

February 2nd, Sunday, 7 am-10 am; $55

*(Intensive asana classes are offered once a month. To register for a package of 3 and receive 20% discount please click HERE)

Deepen your practice with an engaging three-hour class that combines practice and theory, taught by special visiting teacher Mayavan. Suitable for intermediate students, this class is an opportunity to challenge yourself and go further in your practice. And don’t worry: the time flies by! You will leave feeling uplifted and full of energy.

This class will allow you to:

• Fine-tune your practice, through personalized corrections
• Strengthen the legs, open the hips and mobilize the spine
• Tap in to more energy through the practice of Sun Salutations and dynamic asanas
• Increase overall strength and stability through standing poses
• Achieve steadiness and comfort in classical asanas
• Gain practical knowledge about the yoga practice and yogic lifestyle

Teacher: Mayavan has devoted his life to learning and teaching the art and science behind yogic practices. He has spent the past three decades in dedicated practice and service to his community. He holds a Masters in Yoga Therapy from Annamalai University in India and has earned the prestigious designations of Yoga Siromani, Yoga Acharya and Yoga Baskara. Mayavan is the director of Yogasalai, a yoga centre in Scarborough.