Toronto Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre

Join us on Friday, December 15th to celebrate the Holidays with the Sivananda family. It is an opportunity to connect with each other and share our spiritual path. We will start the evening with Satsang, followed by Christmas Carols with our long-time teacher and acclaimed musician ,Ken Whiteley. If you wish, bring a dessert to share!

Yoga level 1 (Introduction to Yoga)

Saturdays 1pm-2.30pm and Sundays 9am-10.30am; $110

The Sivananda Yoga style is rooted in very classical Hatha Yoga systems, which secures optimal physical and mental benefits. Learn all you need to know about our practice with the Intro to Sivananda Yoga Course.

Learn all the fundamentals for perfect health and balanced mind:

• Sun salutation  – traditional yoga warm up
• Proper breathing
• Foundational yoga postures
• Relaxation techniques
• the 5 Points of Yoga for health and well-being.

The Intro to Yoga (Yoga 1) Course comprises 5 sessions, in an intensive format Monday to Friday.

The Course is offered through Zoom. Sessions are live and interactive: students will have the opportunity to ask questions and will receive link to our online educational videos.

Suited to beginners, this course is perfect to start or renew a Yoga practice, or to discover a new Yoga practice you might find deeply fulfilling.

Introduction to Meditation

January 6th-February 3rd, Saturdays 1pm-2.15pm

In-Person at the Yoga Center and Online via Zoom

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

January 7th, Sunday, 7am-10am; $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 asana practice with this special class. The classes will aim to:

• Strengthen the legs, open the hips and mobilize the spine
• Bring 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

Challenge the mind, increase your awareness and enjoy the many benefits of hatha yoga practice!

Suitable for intermediate practitioners wishing to go further into their asana practice.

Teacher: Mayavan is an experienced yoga teacher and dedicated student of Yoga who spent many years in serious practice and service to his community. He holds Masters in Yoga Therapy from Ammalai University, India and is the director of Yoga Salai, yoga center in Scarborough.