Toronto Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre

Yoga and Vedanta philosophy

Paths to Self-Discovery 

(in-person and online)

April 19th-May 17th

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.

Headstand Workshop

April 20th , Saturday, 1pm-2:30pm; $30

Headstand is the first of the 12 yoga poses practiced in our open class sequence.

This posture benefits the brain, spinal cord, and sympathetic nervous system, and strengthens the circulatory and respiratory systems.

If you are struggling with this pose, come for this workshop and receive additional assistance and support. We will review the eight steps for coming in and out of the pose safely and systematically and how to overcome common mistakes.

Teacher: Anantya has been a long time teacher who teaches regularly at Sivananda Yoga Center. He is able to connect with students of all levels and assist them in their yoga journey.

Pranayama practice

April 27th-May 5th, 6am-7am, $85 (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 yoga practitioner since childhood. He holds a Master’s degree in yoga therapy and is the director of Yoga Salai, a community-based yoga center in Scarborough.