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Dear Guests <strong>and</strong> Students,<br />

Welcome to the Sivan<strong>and</strong>a <strong>Yoga</strong> Ashram. Founded in 1963, we are located in the idyllic<br />

setting of the Laurentian Mountains, only one hour's drive from Montreal---a sanctuary of<br />

peace <strong>and</strong> natural beauty. We offer courses <strong>and</strong> programmes designed to take you deeper<br />

into the practice of yoga in all its aspects <strong>and</strong> to promote <strong>and</strong> foster well-being of body <strong>and</strong><br />

soul. We are devoted to sharing the knowledge <strong>and</strong> wisdom of the great masters, passed<br />

directly to us by Swami Sivan<strong>and</strong>a <strong>and</strong> his disciple <strong>and</strong> founder of our organization, Swami<br />

Vishnudevan<strong>and</strong>a. We welcome guests of all levels from the first-time beginner to the<br />

more advanced practitioner. Stay for a weekend, a few days, or treat <strong>yours</strong>elf to a more<br />

extended vacation. Participate in one of our programmes or enroll in our world-acclaimed<br />

Sivan<strong>and</strong>a <strong>Yoga</strong> Teachers' Training Course. We look forward to seeing you soon.<br />

Swami Mahadevan<strong>and</strong>a ~ <strong>Yoga</strong> Acharya <strong>and</strong> Director, Sivan<strong>and</strong>a <strong>Yoga</strong> Ashram Camp<br />

Swami Sivan<strong>and</strong>a (1887 - 1963)<br />

One of the great saints of modern times <strong>and</strong> the inspiration behind<br />

the Sivan<strong>and</strong>a <strong>Yoga</strong> Vedanta Centres. He is author of over 300<br />

books <strong>and</strong> his teachings continue to enrich the the lives of millions<br />

around the world.<br />

Swami Vishnudevan<strong>and</strong>a (1927 - 1993)<br />

World authority on hatha <strong>and</strong> raja yoga sent to the West by his<br />

master Swami Sivan<strong>and</strong>a <strong>and</strong> founded the Sivan<strong>and</strong>a <strong>Yoga</strong> Vedanta<br />

Centre in 1957. He was a tireless campaigner for world peace <strong>and</strong><br />

author of the now classic Complete Illustrated Book of <strong>Yoga</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />

Meditation <strong>and</strong> Mantras<br />

Swami Mahadevan<strong>and</strong>a (1939 - )<br />

Foremost disciple of Swami Vishnudevan<strong>and</strong>a <strong>and</strong> one of the most<br />

senior teachers within the organisation, Swami Mahadevan<strong>and</strong>a is<br />

Director of the Ashram <strong>and</strong> <strong>Yoga</strong> Acharya (spiritual teacher) for the<br />

organisation's centres <strong>and</strong> ashrams in Canada, India, Italy <strong>and</strong><br />

Japan. He is renowned for his profound knowledge, inspirational<br />

teaching <strong>and</strong> spiritual guidance.<br />

2 www.sivan<strong>and</strong>a.org/camp

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