Hours: 7.5 hours

What You’ll Learn: 

• Establish or refine a home yoga practice, including asana and pranayama
• Integrate your personal yoga experience with new knowledge
• Gain exposure to meditation theory and practice
• Discover how an integrated approach to a yogic lifestyle (postures, breathing, diet, meditation, and positive thinking) contributes to well-being

Description: 

Are you ready to take your yoga practice a step deeper? This course is perfect for those who have taken Essentials of Yoga I or have been introduced to Sivananda Yoga practices through classes at the ashram or online.

In this course, you will deepen your experience with the 12 basic postures of Sivananda Yoga. Each day focuses on a new theme while practicing asana: concentrating on the energy channels, learning to meditate, experiencing relaxation, and working with visualization. You will also be exposed to a practical and theoretical introduction to meditation, positive thinking, Ayurveda, the yogic diet, and stress-relieving techniques, expanding your base of knowledge and experience.

Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, this course further develops the Five Keys to a Yogic Lifestyle taught by Swami Vishnudevananda for health and inner peace and taught at Sivananda ashrams and centers worldwide. This next step in learning and living yoga invites you to deepen and personalize your practice to further develop the inner peace of a yogic lifestyle at home.

Please note If you currently have a yoga practice but are new to Sivananda Yoga, it is recommended that you gain familiarity with our approach. You can:

• Read: The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga by Swami Vishnudevananda
• Purchase the video recording of Online Essentials of Yoga I

Requirements & Recommendations: 

• No experience necessary. This program is open to beginners as well as advanced practitioners.
• Viewing Device: Desktop or laptop computer will provide the best experience, although you can also connect via a tablet or smartphone.
• Internet connection: High-speed broadband wired or wireless is best.
• Video: Download Zoom to your computer, or install the Zoom app to your device.  For interactive group sessions, a webcam or integrated camera will allow others to feel more connected with you.
• Audio: Headphone speakers are recommended. If you wish to participate vocally, a headset with a microphone will be ideal.

Course Includes:

• 7.5 hours on-demand video
• Full lifetime access video