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Monday 10am - 1pm 3pm - 9:15pm Tuesday 10am - 1pm 3pm - 9:15pm Wednesday 10am - 1pm 3pm - 9:15pm Thursday 10am - 1pm 3pm - 9:15pm Friday 10am - 1pm 3pm - 8pm Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 3:15pm - 8pm

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center New York

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Yoga Vedanta Center We are part of a worldwide organization, the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres, founded by Swami Vishnu-devananda.

The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center is a non-profit organization run by voluntary staff and dedicated to the aim of disseminating the knowledge of yoga. We have been in continuous operation at its present location on West 24th Street in New York since 1964 - and have been teaching in NY since 1959. A renowned authority on Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga, Swami Vishnudevananda was sent to the west by his Master, Swami Sivananda to spread the ideals of Yoga and Vedanta with the words 'people are waiting.'

03/10/2026

🧘‍♂️ Anatomy of Asanas Workshop with Swami Jnaneswariananda

What really happens inside the body when you move through an asana?

Join this special workshop exploring how the body moves, stabilizes, and finds balance within yoga postures. Through simple anatomical insights and practical demonstrations, you’ll discover how muscles, joints, and movement patterns work together to support a safer, more intelligent practice.

You’ll learn:
✨ How alignment influences breath
✨ The relationship between strength and mobility
✨ How mindful engagement prevents strain
✨ A deeper understanding of common yoga poses

Perfect for practitioners and yoga teachers who want to refine their practice and connect more deeply with the intelligent harmony between body and asana.

📅 March 14–15, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Deepen your practice. Move with awareness. Experience asana from the inside out.

🔗 Reserve your spot now

03/03/2026

Yoga Hang Out – A Day of Yoga with Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers Staff

Saturday, March 7, 2026
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Step into the year with intention, connection, and joy. Join us for a refreshing Yoga Hang Out where you’ll reconnect with yourself and explore simple, powerful practices that support physical and mental well-being. Whether you're brand new or a longtime yogi, this day is open to all.

10:30–11:45 AM – Introduction to Meditation & Holistic Well-being
12:00–1:30 PM – All-Levels Yoga Asana Class
1:30–2:00 PM – Vegetarian Lunch (suggested donation $10)

Bring a water bottle and a mat (or towel for a provided mat).

Come for the yoga, stay for the community.
Reserve your spot today.

02/24/2026

Ready to deepen your practice?‍✨

Yoga II Intermediate with Radhika
📅 March 3–26, 2026
🕕 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:00–7:30 PM

Build strength, confidence, and fluidity as you expand on the foundations of Yoga I. This course reinforces essential postures and pranayama while guiding you into a deeper, more refined experience of practice.

What to expect:
• Longer holds to build stability & focus
• Smooth, mindful transitions
• Variations of foundational asanas
• Optional Headstand training for ready students

Perfect for those returning after a break or experienced practitioners new to the Sivananda Yoga style.

Step back onto the mat and elevate your practice.
Reserve your spot today.

02/23/2026

Transform your home into a sanctuary of healing and harmony ✨

Join us February 28, 2026 | 10:30 AM–12:00 PM for a powerful Vastu Shastra Workshop with Olga Sokolova Mandodari.

Discover how ancient Indian design principles can elevate even a small NYC apartment into a space of clarity, balance, and inner peace.

🌿 Learn about the five elemental zones
🌿 Understand your home’s energy channels
🌿 Enhance sleep, meditation & creativity
🌿 Explore colors, light & natural materials for healing
🌿 Experience a guided meditation inside the Vaastu Vimana

Olga, author of Your Happy House: Illustrated Vastu Shastra for Everyone, brings timeless wisdom for modern living.

Step into a space that supports your highest self.
Reserve your spot today.

02/17/2026

Turn your world upside down — safely and confidently.

Join our Headstand (Śīrṣāsana) Workshop with Saraswati and learn a step-by-step, methodical approach to one of yoga’s most powerful postures. Known as the “king of asanas,” headstand can energize the body, sharpen focus, and steady the mind — when practiced with the right foundation.

In this guided session you’ll work on proper alignment, shoulder and core strength, balance drills, and supported wall variations. The focus is on patience, awareness, and confidence — not rushing the final pose.

Perfect for students who want to learn or refine their headstand with expert guidance.

Sat • Feb 21 • 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Reserve your spot today.

02/12/2026

Yoga II – Intermediate Course with Radhika

Ready to deepen your practice? Yoga II builds on the foundation of Yoga I and supports you in developing a steadier, more confident personal practice through longer holds, smoother transitions, and expanded variations of the classical postures.

This intermediate course reinforces core asanas and pranayama while gradually introducing refinements and new challenges. Headstand training is offered for students who are ready.

Ideal for returning students and experienced practitioners who are new to the Sivananda method.

Tue & Thu | Feb 17 – Mar 12 | 6:00–7:30 PM
Reserve your spot.

02/11/2026

Sivaratri Puja with Sw Jnaneswariananda

Join us for Śivarātri, the sacred night of Lord Śiva — a powerful time for inward reflection, devotion, and renewal. On this auspicious evening, we gather for a traditional puja with chanting, mantra, prayer, and offerings, creating a deeply peaceful and uplifting spiritual atmosphere.

This observance invites the mind toward silence and the heart toward clarity, helping us rest in stillness and reconnect with the inner Self.

All are welcome. Free and open to all.
Sun, Feb 15 | 6:15–8:00 PM
Please reserve in advance.

02/10/2026

This Valentine’s weekend, give your heart the love it truly deserves.

Join Heart Health through Nutrition and Yoga with Manu — an integrative workshop exploring how food, lifestyle, and inner balance support true cardiovascular wellbeing. Heart health is more than cholesterol numbers — discover the nutrient, hormonal, and daily habits that help build a strong, resilient, and vibrant heart.

You’ll receive practical guidance, myth-busting insights, and simple take-home tools to nourish your heart from the inside out.

Feb 14–15
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Open to all levels

🔗 Reserve your spot and care for your heart in a holistic way.

02/03/2026

Yoga Hang Out – Day of Yoga with Sivananda
February 7–8, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Begin the year with clarity, balance, and connection. Join us for a refreshing Day of Yoga, designed to support both body and mind in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

This special gathering includes an introduction to meditation and holistic well-being, an open-level yoga asana class, and time to connect over a vegetarian lunch.

Whether you are new to yoga or a longtime practitioner, this is a beautiful opportunity to pause, practice, and share community.

Please bring a water bottle and a yoga mat or towel.
Suggested lunch donation: $10.

We look forward to practicing together.

01/27/2026

Advaita Vedanta Course – Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life
with Swami Jnaneswariananda
Feb 3 – Mar 3, 2026 | Tuesdays | 6:00–7:30 PM

Step into the heart of non-dual wisdom through this 5-class introduction to Advaita Vedanta, guided by the study of Tattva Bodha, a foundational text of Adi Shankaracharya.

This course offers a clear and systematic exploration of Vedantic philosophy, leading participants toward a deeper understanding of the Self, reality, and liberation. Through structured teachings and reflection, key concepts such as discrimination between the real and unreal, the three bodies, the five sheaths, the mind and intellect, and pure consciousness are examined with clarity and depth.

Ideal for sincere seekers wishing to deepen their philosophical understanding and integrate Vedantic wisdom into daily life.

Reserve your place.

01/21/2026

Bhagavad Gita Course
with Swami Jnaneswariananda
Jan 26 – Feb 23, 2026 | Mondays | 6:00–7:30 PM

Join this 5-class course for a guided study of the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most essential texts of yoga philosophy and spiritual living.

Through selected teachings, participants will explore the Gita’s timeless wisdom on dharma (right action), karma yoga, bhakti (devotion), and jnana (knowledge), and discover how these principles can be meaningfully applied to modern daily life.

This course supports deeper insight into inner balance, clarity, and spiritual growth, making the Gita’s teachings practical and accessible for today’s world.

Suitable for both newcomers to yoga philosophy and experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding.

Reserve your spot.

01/20/2026

Advanced Asana Course
with Swami Jnaneswariananda
Jan 25 – Mar 1, 2026 | Sundays | 4:00–6:00 PM

Designed for yoga teachers and experienced practitioners, this 6-week Advanced Asana Course offers a deep, methodical exploration of advanced postures with an emphasis on precision, safety, and mindful awareness.

Participants will study how to enter, sustain, and safely exit advanced asanas, while gaining insight into the anatomy and biomechanics behind each posture. Topics include alignment, stability, strength, flexibility, and intelligent sequencing to support both personal practice and teaching.

An ideal course for those wishing to refine their practice through clarity, anatomical understanding, and mindful ex*****on.

Reserve your spot.

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243 W 24th St
New York, NY
10011

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 1pm
	3pm - 9:15pm
Tuesday	10am - 1pm
	3pm - 9:15pm
Wednesday	10am - 1pm
	3pm - 9:15pm
Thursday	10am - 1pm
	3pm - 9:15pm
Friday	10am - 1pm
	3pm - 8pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	3:15pm - 8pm

Telephone

+12122554560

Website

http://sivanandanyc.org/

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