Sivananda Yoga Los Angeles

Sivananda Yoga Los Angeles Be Good. Do Good. Be Kind. Be Compassionate. The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center has been in Los Angeles for over 48 years. It was founded by Swami Vishnudevananda.

We teach authentic Classical Yoga. The teachings are based on the five points for Yoga Life and perfect health:

* Proper Exercise (Asanas)
* Proper Breathing (Pranayama)
* Proper Relaxation (Savasan)
* Proper Diet (Vegetarian)
* Positive Thinking and Meditation (Vedanta Philosophy)

In addition to the five points, the teachings of the Center are based upon the four paths of Yoga:

* Karma Yoga - The Yoga of Action/Selfless Service
* Bhakti Yoga - The Path of Devotion or Divine Love
* Jnana Yoga - The Yoga of Knowledge or Wisdom
* Raja Yoga - The Science of Physical and Mental Control


The spiritual strength behind the Center are the teachings of the revered Swami Sivananda. Swami Sivananda summarized his teachings in the following words:
"Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate, Realize." He authored more than 300 books on Yoga and Vedanta Philosophy. He trained many exceptional disciples in Yoga and Vedanta - among them was Swami Vishnu-devananda. Swami Vishnu-devananda would later become known as a world renowned authority on Hatha and Raja Yoga. In 1983 he flew an ultralight aircraft over the Berlin wall, armed with two bouquets of marigolds, to make a statement for World Peace. He was the author of the bestseller "The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga", "Meditation and Mantras" and other books. In 1957 Swami Sivananda sent Swami Vishnu-devananda to spread the practice of Yoga in the West. Swami Vishnu-devananda had founded the first of the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers by 1959.

Smile with the flowers and sing with the birds. 🌺
09/18/2026

Smile with the flowers and sing with the birds.

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We eat everyday… and what we eat influences our health and energy level.Explore nourishment for total wellbeing and crea...
09/17/2026

We eat everyday… and what we eat influences our health and energy level.
Explore nourishment for total wellbeing and creating simple rituals for great health with easy recipes for true nourishment—including foods to taste!
You will learn:
• how spices and herbs help digestion.
• cooking methods that help to facilitate absorption and assimilation of nutrients deep in the body’s cells.
• how tastes guide our choices and are the key to a balanced meal.
Make food our ally for healing. Learn simple, quick nourishing recipes that will alleviate the stress in your body.
***Includes handouts with recipes and benefits of specific spices.

Book for Saturday.60-minute Abhyanga $15090-minute Abhyanga $20060-minute Shirodhara $200
09/17/2026

Book for Saturday.
60-minute Abhyanga $150
90-minute Abhyanga $200
60-minute Shirodhara $200

09/12/2026
Glorious stories of Rama and Sita and Lakshmana and, of course, Hanuman. Fill your soul. Swami Gangananda will tell stor...
09/10/2026

Glorious stories of Rama and Sita and Lakshmana and, of course, Hanuman. Fill your soul. Swami Gangananda will tell stories in two sessions. Come to one or both!

“Take equal parts of discrimination and dispassion, serenity and self-restraint. Mix with pure divine love and selfless ...
09/10/2026

“Take equal parts of discrimination and dispassion, serenity and self-restraint. Mix with pure divine love and selfless service and courage, and stir with meditation, and distribute to everybody. This is Siva’s wonderful recipe for world peace and Bliss Immortal.”
—Swami Sivananda

A rainy Sunday, You are here with us 🙏🍀
09/06/2026

A rainy Sunday, You are here with us 🙏🍀

The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is one of the most influential classical yoga texts, offering practical guidance for cultivatin...
09/04/2026

The Hatha Yoga Pradipika is one of the most influential classical yoga texts, offering practical guidance for cultivating a healthy body, a steady mind, and a disciplined life. Chapters 1 and 2 introduce the foundations of Hatha Yoga, including ethical living, yogic practices, and the role of breath in preparing the mind for meditation. It is also known as the practice to balance the Ha (Sun) and Tha (Moon) energy in body and mind.

Learn how to make tasty vegetarian food—without onion and garlic. Saturday, Sept 5 from 4-6pm in Los Angeles.Menu: Palak...
09/04/2026

Learn how to make tasty vegetarian food—without onion and garlic. Saturday, Sept 5 from 4-6pm in Los Angeles.
Menu: Palak Paneer, Rice, Beets with grated coconut and, for dessert, a delicious vermicelli kheer. Sign up soon. Limited space. (Please sign today or tomorrow. Don’t wait for Saturday! We need to plan.) $40 suggested donation includes dinner

The average human head weighs 10-11 pounds. (Hold a 10-pound weight and imagine it is your head. You will be surprised.)...
08/29/2026

The average human head weighs 10-11 pounds. (Hold a 10-pound weight and imagine it is your head. You will be surprised.) Our neck and spine are designed so beautifully that we are unaware of the weight. But carry your head off balance and strain builds significantly. Your neck is paying the price.
At just 60° of head tilt, the pressure on your neck jumps to ~27 kg / 60 lbs — like carrying a heavy backpack on your cervical spine all day.
Constant forward head posture can lead to:
• Chronic neck & shoulder pain
• Tension headaches
• Rounded shoulders & poor posture
• Long-term strain on discs and muscles
Lift the phone up. Keep your head level. Your spine will thank you.

Address

1617 Broadway Suite C
Santa Monica, CA
90404

Telephone

+13108229642

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