Shivananda Yoga A Living Tribute to Swami Sivananda
Traditional training, soulful music, Ayurveda & community life in Rishikesh.
Experience the Shivananda Difference
Certified TTCs
200-hour & 300-hour certified Teacher Training Courses
Daily Bhakti
Daily Bhakti Kirtans & Sound Healing sessions
Ayurveda
Ayurveda treatments & workshops (100hr/50hr)
Free Pickup
Free airport pickup from Dehradun/Jolly Grant on course start
Complimentary
Sound Healing session & Ayurveda massage once per course
Comfortable Stay
Single/double/twin rooms and vegetarian home-cooked meals
Why Shivananda Yoga?
Inspired by Swami Sivananda
Honoring his life and longevity as a model of yogic wellbeing.
Integrated Approach
Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Mantra & Ayurveda.
Music-First Community
Daily kirtans, bhajans, chanting and live acoustic sessions.
Accredited Programs
Yoga alliance-compliant syllabi and certified international teachers.
Our Programs
200hr Vinyasa TTC
Dynamic sequencing, alignment, teaching methodology, practicum.
200hr Hatha (Traditional) TTC
Classical lineage-based alignment, sutra study, pranayama, bandhas.
200hr Ashtanga TTC
Mysore-style primary series, led classes, modification and sequencing.
200hr Kundalini TTC
Kriya-led approach, mantra, chakras, energetic practices.
300hr Advanced TTC
Deep dives, mentorship, practicum, teaching labs.
Ayurveda 100hr & 50hr
Fundamentals, daily routines, diet, marma, simple therapies.
Retreats & Workshops
Weekend & week-long retreats with kirtan, detox, silent retreats.
Included in every Teacher Training Course
Free airport pickup (course start only)
Free introductory sound healing session & one Ayurvedic Abhyanga (oil) massage
Daily vegetarian sattvic meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner) included
Access to community kirtans & satsang
Course manual + downloadable PDF syllabus
Certificate on successful completion (Yoga Alliance listing where applicable)
Our Property & Accommodations
Nestled by the sacred Ganges River, our ashram-style property offers a peaceful sanctuary for your yoga journey. We provide comfortable accommodations with modern amenities while maintaining the authentic ashram experience.
Room Types:
- Single Deluxe (ensuite)
- Twin / Double Standard
- Shared Dormitory (small, 4–8 beds) — optional for budget students
- Instructor suite / teachers' quarters
Amenities:
WiFi, laundry service, yoga props, meditation garden, riverside sitting, library, Ayurvedic treatment room, communal dining, organic garden.
Sound & Music
At Shivananda Yoga, music is at the heart of our practice. Experience daily Bhakti kirtans, weekly open-mic for musicians in residence, music jam nights, and sacred chanting sessions. We welcome musician-volunteers to teach or host sessions, creating a vibrant community of sound and devotion.
Explore Our Music Programs
What Our Students Say
"The Vinyasa TTC at Shivananda transformed my practice and my life. The teachers were knowledgeable and supportive, and the daily kirtans added a spiritual dimension I hadn't experienced before."
