Toronto Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre
Yoga and Meditation Courses in Toronto
Upcoming Workshops, Courses & Events
02oct8:00 am06(oct 6)9:00 amMorning Gentle YogaOnline via Zoom
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Ocrober 2nd-6th (Mon to Fri), 8:00 – 9:00 am, $35
A beautiful way to begin your day! Start each morning, Monday to Friday, by enjoying some gentle yoga.
We will start with some easy warm-up movements and simple breathing exercises. Then we will practice some yoga postures and conclude with relaxation.
If you are new to yoga – or have not practiced for a while – this course is a great way to build flexibility and strength while steadying the mind.
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Register Now07oct(oct 7)6:00 am15(oct 15)7:00 am9 Day Pranayama PracticeONLINE VIA ZOOM
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Pranayama practice
October 7th-15th, 6am-7am, $75 (online)
Start your mornings with an invigorating practice!
The challenge will include Sun Salutations to warm up the body, 40 minutes of pranayama (Kapalabhati and Anuloma Viloma), and guided relaxation. These practices help to strengthen the respiratory system, increase stamina and keep good physical health. They also help keep the mind calm and peaceful.
You have to be well familiar with these practices in order to participate in the course. If you have any questions regarding the course please contact us and we will be happy to help you
Here are some of the benefits of pranayama:
-Optimal gas exchange (O2 and CO2)
-Oxygenation of tissues thanks to breath retention
-Harmonization of metabolic rates and chemical balance of the body
-Clearness of mind and stimulation of the parasympathetic system
-Improvement of digestion and fortification of the immune system
In order to benefit from this program, it is important to participate in all 9 sessions.
Teacher: Mayavan has been a dedicated practitioner of Yoga since childhood and is currently director of Yoga Salai, yoga center in Scarbourough.
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Register Now07oct(oct 7)1:00 pm04nov(nov 4)2:15 pmIntroduction to MeditationOnline and In-Person
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Introduction to Meditation
October 7th – November 4th; $75
Saturdays 1pm-2.15pm
in person and online
Meditation is an invaluable tool for emotional balance and peace of mind . This course will provide step-by-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
Course includes theory and practice, and is interactive.
Online participants will receive Zoom link a day before the course.
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Register10oct(oct 10)6:30 pm07nov(nov 7)8:00 pmYoga Level 1 (Introduction to Yoga)In-Person
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Yoga Level 1 (Introduction to Yoga)
October 10th – November 7th, Tuesdays ; 6.30pm-8pm, $90
The Sivananda Yoga Center teaches very classical Hatha Yoga practices, which secure optimal physical and mental benefits. Learn all you need to know about the practice with the Intro to Sivananda Yoga Course.
Suited to beginners, Introduction to Yoga is perfect to start or renew a Yoga practice, or to discover a new Yoga practice you might find deeply fulfilling.
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.
Sign up for both levels at the same time and receive 10% discount.
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Register Now14oct(oct 14)1:00 pm11nov(nov 11)2:30 pmYoga Level 2 (Establish the Practice)In-Person
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Yoga Level 2
October 14th-November 11th (Saturdays; 1-2:30pm) $90
This course builds on the foundation laid in our Yoga I course and gives the opportunity to build up a solid practice, including all the basic postures and breathing exercises.
Emphasis is placed on holding postures longer and making smooth transitions between postures. You will also discover some variations of the basic Yoga postures.
This is an ideal refresher class for those who have lapsed in their practice. It is also suitable for experienced practitioners who are new to Sivananda Yoga Center.
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Register14oct1:30 pm4:30 pmVegetarian Cooking Workshop, Easy & Nutritious!
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Vegetarian Cooking Workshop, Easy & Nutritious!
October 14th, 2023. 1.30-4.30pm’ $55
Welcome to the Sivananda Kitchen!
In this workshop we will prepare simple but nourishing recipes which can make great lunches for the upcoming back to school season . These meals can be also prepared in advance and serve as delightful and effortless family dinners.
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Yoga can help keep the body fit, the mind balanced and the energy positive. We are grateful to be able to offer you daily yoga classes at the Yoga Center and online. Please join us! See Yoga Class Schedule
Weekend Yoga Retreat
Fall Yoga Retreat date: September 29th- October 1st, 2023
Join us to experience the harmony, peace, and balance that yoga brings in a setting that invigorates the body and calms the mind.
No previous yoga experience is required. The Center will organize a carpool. Everyone is welcome!