Sivananda Yoga Farm

~ Online Vedanta and Silence Course | December 11 - 21, 2020 This 10-day advanced course features vedantic meditation, the practice of group scriptural study, personal self-inquiry and the practice of outer and inner silence. There will be personal coaching and guidance by Swami Jnaneswariananda in the study of Viveka Chudamani, the Crest Jewel of Discrimination by Sankaracharya. Enter into the peaceful silence of the inner Self through the practice of external silence. Com...e away with deeper self-knowledge and a sense of clarity and peace. 06:00 07:00 am Meditation alone or in a group online 07:30 10:00 am Swadhyaya, guided study of scripture with the teacher 12:00 02:00 pm Personal contemplation, journal writing, study time 02:00 04:00 pm Group dialogue with the teacher 04:00 05:30 pm Asana/pranayama practice in silence 07:30 onward Meditation/chanting alone personal study time to complete assignments I had the confidence to clearly look at my emotions, thoughts and actions and the negative and positive results that stem from them. With this training in self-awareness I feel confident in my abilities to make life-affirming decisions. For me the course was truly transformative! Padma This is a course that will wake you up to who you really are and accelerate your progress on the spiritual path. You were able to see things that we could not. It is the right teaching at the right time. The path ahead is much clearer now. Saraswati Certificate of Completion from the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers, International. Eligible for 60 Continuing Education Units for Yoga Alliance members Swami Jnaneswariananda joined the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers in 1995 and has been director of centers and ashrams in Canada and Italy. She teaches Hatha Yoga, Meditation, Anatomy, and Vedanta at Teacher Training Courses in North America, Italy and India. Swami Jnaneswariananda took vows of Sannyas in 2001. Learn more about Swami Jnaneswariananda

~~~Online Vedanta and Silence Course ~~With Swami Jnaneswariananda ~December 11 - 21, 2020 This 10-day advanced course features vedantic meditation, the practice of group scriptural study, personal self-inquiry and the practice of outer and inner silence.... There will be personal coaching and guidance by Swami Jnaneswariananda in the study of Viveka Chudamani, the Crest Jewel of Discrimination by Sankaracharya. Enter into the peaceful silence of the inner Self through the practice of external silence. Come away with deeper self-knowledge and a sense of clarity and peace. 06:00 07:00 am Meditation alone or in a group online 07:30 10:00 am Swadhyaya, guided study of scripture with the teacher 12:00 02:00 pm Personal contemplation, journal writing, study time 02:00 04:00 pm Group dialogue with the teacher 04:00 05:30 pm Asana/pranayama practice in silence 07:30 onward Meditation/chanting alone personal study time to complete assignments Testimonials I had the confidence to clearly look at my emotions, thoughts and actions and the negative and positive results that stem from them. With this training in self-awareness I feel confident in my abilities to make life-affirming decisions. For me the course was truly transformative! Padma This is a course that will wake you up to who you really are and accelerate your progress on the spiritual path. You were able to see things that we could not. It is the right teaching at the right time. The path ahead is much clearer now. Saraswati I now have the answers to so many of my questions. Cynthia, Canada I found a teacher, a genuine tradition, a supportive community and a place where I can ask every question without fear. Leslie, NY Eligible for 60 Continuing Education Units for Yoga Alliance members Swami Jnaneswariananda joined the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers in 1995 and has been director of centers and ashrams in Canada and Italy. She teaches Hatha Yoga, Meditation, Anatomy, and Vedanta at Teacher Training Courses in North America, Italy and India. Swami Jnaneswariananda took vows of Sannyas in 2001. https://sivanandayogafarm.org//online-vedanta-and-silence/

Navaratri. Night 2. The battle continues. May the Devi come out Victorius.

Merry Christmas coming soon.

~~Thanksgiving Weekend Symposium on Unity in Diversity~~ ~November 25 - 29, 2020 Recognize our unity of consciousness while bridging our diverse religious cultures and backgrounds. Paths are many but Truth is One! Names are Many but God is One!...Continue reading

Online Raja Yoga Sutras Study Course: Chapter 2 Sadhana with Swami Dharmananda December 7 - 11, 2020 Raja Yoga is the royal Yoga path of mind control and meditation. It is a natural culmination of the Hatha Yoga practice which is considered to be a step to Raja Yoga. The purpose of Raja Yoga is to bring the mind to calmness so one can realize... https://sivanandayogafarm.org//online-raja-yoga-sutras-stu

Navaratri Celebration Online with Swami Vashistananda October 17 - 25, 2020 Nine Nights In Celebration Of The Divine Mother Join in Nine Nights of worship to God in the form of the Divine Mother at one of the most inspirational times of the year.... All pujas will begin 8:00PM; 10th morning puja begins at 6AM. https://sivanandayogafarm.org//navaratri-celebration-onli/ Every night there will be Daily Chanting and Reading from the Devi Mahtmyam stories. There will be chanting YA DEVI SARVA BHUTESHUevery night after the Devi Mahtymayam reading. There will be 108 Names Archana for the corresponding deities. Each night for these nine nights there will be puja (traditional Vedic worship ritual) and we will read and chant nightly from the Devi Mahatmyam, the scripture describing the story and feats of the Divine Mother. A final puja on the morning of the tenth day represents the victory of the Goddess over the asuras (demons or negative qualities). Donations of flowers and prasad (sweet foods) are welcome. Puja Schedule 1 Durga Puja 2 Maha Lakshmi Puja 3 Saraswathi Puja 4 Durga Puja 5 Maha Lakshmi Puja 6 Saraswati Puja 7 Saraswati Puja 8 Durga Puja 9 Maha Lakshmi Puja 10 Vijaya Dashami Puja (morning 6AM) https://sivanandayogafarm.org//navaratri-celebration-onli/ Swami Vashistananda comes from the Namboodri lineage in Southern India, Kerala and was the personal priest of Swami Vishnudevananda. Swamiji has been a long-time teacher of bhakti and vedanta in the Sivananda organization ever since. He has been at the Yoga farm since October 2014 and does ceremonies

Online Beginners Yoga Course for Health and Healing with Bharati December 7 - 11, 2020 This week is ideal for beginners or those new to Sivananda Yoga. This course gives you the full yogic experience, progressively introducing yoga asanas, breathing exercises, meditation, mantra chanting and the 5 Points of Yoga of Lifestyle to carry on your practice at home... https://sivanandayogafarm.org//online-beginners-yoga-cours

Today we will introduce you to a new way of thinking that will help you to feel strong in the time of fears and anxieties due to epidemic Covid 19. We are facing an unknown enemy and our daily life is being put to a halt. We feel that our health and wellbeing are being threatened. We are faced with uncertainty. Existential questions long time not dealt with, come to a surface. Now is a great opportunity to think deeply and find peace and strength through a new understanding of who am I. This new understanding of ourselves and our environment shed light to our problems of fears and anxieties and makes us feel stronger. https://sivanandayogafarm.org/self-enquiry-a-meditation-me/

Listen to testimonials from a few of the students that recently completed the online Sivananda Yoga Teachers' Training Course August 2020. Upcoming Dates - October 17 November 14, 2020 January 9 February 6, 2021 March 1 29, 2021... Find out more at - https://sivanandayogafarm.org/yoga-teacher-training-online/ See more

Only 2 more weeks to go. If you've thought about signing up for TTC, now is the time. Turn this public health crisis into an opportunity to transform your life. You won't regret it!

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Taste of TTC: 2-day Sivananda TTC Online Experience Swami Sitaramananda, Srinivasan, Swami Jnaneswariananda, Swami Dharmananda, Swami Adi Parashaktiananda, Swami Vashistananda, Swami Sivasankariananda And Santanu October 3 - 4, 2020... Join us for this FREE 2-day program to get a glimpse into the life of a full-time student of the Sivananda Teacher Training course. For these 2 days we will have a full schedule following the same schedule that is given during the TTC. The topics of the talks will cover the varying topics of what is offered during the actual TTC, giving a window into the life of teacher training student, so you have a good idea about what you would be learning and how you would be transforming during the 28 days of intensive training. https://sivanandayogafarm.org//taste-of-ttc-2-day-sivanan/ next Online TTC is October 17 November 14 *All times listed are PDT Saturday 7:00 8:00 am Creating a Sattvic Space for Meditation Swami Dharmananda 9:30 10:30 am Essence of Bhagavad Gita Srinivasan 10:45 12:30 pm Hatha Yoga Theory & Practice Swami Adiparashaktiananda 12:45 2:15 pm Anatomy of Hatha Yoga Swami Jnaneswariananda 2:30 4:00 pm Sivananda Yoga Class Santanu 5:45 7:00 pm Meditation / Chanting / Positive Thinking Swami Dharmananda Sunday 7:00 8:00 am Essence of Bhakti Yoga Swami Sivasankariananda 9:30 10:30 am Chanting for Emotional Regulation Srinivasan 10:45 12:30 pm Hatha Yoga Teaching Techniques Swami Adiparashaktiananda 12:45 2:15 pm Philosophy of Yoga Swami Jnaneswariananda 2:30 4:00 pm Sivananda Yoga Class Moksha Priya 5:45 7:00 pm Importance of Lineage Swami Sitaramananda Attendance You can attend all of the classes or choose certain classes to attend Prerequisites Students interested in learning more about taking the TTC or those that already have completed the TTC are both welcome. Sliding Scale: Free of Charge up to $108 donation https://sivanandayogafarm.org//taste-of-ttc-2-day-sivanan/

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Has someone close to you recently passed away? Our priest does special Homa/ puja ceremonies for the deceased 11 days after they pass away. Very important to pray for those souls and encourage them to go towards the Light where they can find real peace.

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