Om Namah Sivaya
From December 2026 to December 2027, the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres, India will celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of Swami Vishnudevananda ji Maharaj — a visionary teacher, tireless Karma Yogi, and messenger of peace.
This sacred year will be marked by a series of monthly events and nationwide initiatives, culminating in a grand celebration on 31 December 2027 — the day of Swamiji’s birth.
Honouring Swamiji’s Vision
Swami Vishnudevananda ji was sent to the West by his Guru, Swami Sivananda ji Maharaj, with the mission to spread the message of Yoga and Meditation to bring peace and happiness to every home. While his work flourished globally through ashrams and centres that continue to inspire seekers, Swamiji always held a deep desire to make Yoga more accessible in his motherland, India.
To fulfil this long-cherished dream, we now aspire to:
- appoint a Sivananda Teacher in every district of India, and
- establish an affiliated Centre in each state.
This initiative seeks to strengthen the roots of traditional Yoga education in India and ensure that Swamiji’s teachings reach everyone, regardless of background or means.
Join the Mission
We invite all Sivananda Teachers, alumni, and close devotees to support this vision by helping us identify dedicated teachers and potential affiliated centres within your communities.
As the first step toward this vision, we have launched a Teachers’ Directory to map and connect teachers across the country: https://teachers.sivanandayoga.org/centres
We are partnering with GetOnYoga to facilitate opportunities for eligible teachers and to expand the reach of authentic Yoga education across India.
Be Part of the Centenary Celebrations
Throughout the centenary year, special programmes, commemorations, retreats, and service initiatives will be announced across all our ashrams and centres in India.
Stay connected through our websites and social media for regular updates and event details.
If you would like to volunteer or contribute in any way to these celebrations, please reach out at: [email protected]
About Swami Vishnudevananda ji Maharaj
A direct disciple of Swami Sivananda, Swami Vishnudevananda ji dedicated his life to the propagation of classical Yoga — encompassing Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, Vedanta, and Karma Yoga. He founded Sivananda Ashrams and Centres worldwide, initiated thousands into the yogic path, and worked relentlessly for world peace through symbolic peace flights and missions of service.
His motto — “Health is Wealth, Peace of Mind is Happiness, Yoga shows the Way” — continues to inspire generations of seekers.
