Sivananda Sadhana Intensive

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Dive deeper into the heart of Yoga.

The Sadhana Intensive is a two-week advanced programme rooted in the classical practices of Hatha Yoga and prolonged pranayama. Devised by Swami Vishnudevananda and conducted in a traditional Ashram environment, this transformative course is open to Sivananda Teachers’ Training graduates seeking to challenge their limits and deepen their personal practice under expert guidance.

Sivananda Dhanwantari Ashram

Neyyardam,
Kerala, India

Sivananda Meenakshi Ashram

Madurai,
Tamil Nadu, India

Sivananda Kutir

Uttarkashi,
Uttarakhand, India

Sivananda Tapaswini Ashram

Gudur,
Andra Pradesh, India

Phu Chaisai Resort
Chiang Rai, Thailand

Upcoming Batches

Curriculum

The emphasis of the course is on the practice of pranayama. The course consists of 2-3 practices a day. Each session lasts for 2 to 3 hours. The daily schedule includes:

12 Basic Asanas
Likhita Japa
Mudras, Bandhas and Mantras
Pranayama
Sanskrit Verses
Satsang
Shatkriya
Spiritual Diary

The Course includes the study of:

Standard text on Vedanta philosophy which describes the practical methods towards realising the Self.

with commentary by Swami Vishnudevananda

Classical text on hatha yoga with detailed explanations of asanas, pranayama, mudras, bandhas and the process of awakening Kundalini.

Considered to be one of the most important texts on bhakti yoga.

Supplied by Sivananda India to every registrant

Prerequisites

Sadhana Intensive is open to Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Course graduates (TTC/ATTC) only. Good physical and mental health as well as a high degree of self-motivation are required due to the very intensive nature of the course. It requires some preparation from the student. Interested students are advised to prepare by following a regular daily hatha yoga practice and a sattvic lifestyle.

Certification

Graduates of the course receive internationally-recognised certification which is recognised by the worldwide Yoga Alliance for the 200 hours standard for Registered Yoga Schools (RYS).

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Schedule
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The Sadhana Intensive course was a transformative next step in my spiritual journey after the Teachers’ Training Course. At the time, I felt overwhelmed, desperately needing physical and mental energy to manage life’s demands. The course required self-discipline, balancing numerous daily practices with spiritual study. Initially, I doubted my ability to keep up, but with the guidance of the experienced teacher, I adapted and persevered through the challenges.

While each person’s journey was unique, common themes emerged—emotional release, mental clarity, and positive energy. By the end, my mind felt empty, solitude became a sacred source of strength, and my personal practice flowed effortlessly, bringing deep inner peace and renewal. I am deeply grateful for my teachers, the course organizers, and my fellow students for this life-changing experience.

Ellena Vyshnevski (Tripura) Absolutely great! Sadhana Intensive is my favorite course--I’ve taken it five times already--designed by Swami Vishnudevananda to gradually deepen the practice and to give you a lot of energy. By the end of the course I felt fifteen years younger, with expanded vision, creativity, and connection with the Self, Akasha. It’s real time for yourself: different pranayama techniques, scriptures, light food, hatha yoga, lectures, and satsangs. Everything together creating a unique energy!

Larissa Beniaminova (Uma) Sadhana intensive was a real blessing! I will always remember the experience of diving deep into my inner being and feeling peace and oneness. It was an opportunity to detach from daily life and to experience the flow of prana. Afterwards, I felt centred and peacefully energised. I recommend this course for all teachers who wish to give a boost to their own sadhana and share at a deeper level the wisdom of
yoga. 

Suzanne Landry (Sivakami) Sadhana Intensive IS quite intensive. I’ve completed the course for the second time and I truly think that once a year, or every few years, we need it in order to deepen our practice and clean our energetic field and mind. After the practice, I feel energised and clear. My goals are clearer and my full focus is on moving forward. I gained clarity, balance, strength, and health.

Sadhana Intensive is an amazing journey for yourself, by yourself , but you also feel the presence and support of the ashram, teachers, and other students, who give you the power to keep going when the practice is hard. I strongly recommend the course to everyone interested in going deep inside--you will find your reservoir of peace and bliss.

Ionela Patrascu (Parvati) Sadhana Intensive is a gift to give yourself! An extraordinary experience where I slipped into the subtle layers of my being (kosha) through the power of pranayama (breath control) and this, under the complete safety and caring guidance of the masters who supervised me in my personal practices.

The study of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika text brings a better understanding and clarity to our practice. I felt transformed each time I did a sadhana, so energized and with a balanced mind afterwards! With gratitude…

Lucie Huot (Omkari)