Winter/Spring 2012 - Sivananda Yoga

SIVANANDA YOGA 

VEDANTA CENTER 

243 W. 24th Street 

New York, NY 10011 

Phone: 212.255.4560 

Fax: 212.727.7392 

www.sivananda.org/ny 

Winter/Spring 2012

“Yoga aims at controlling the 

mind and its modifications. Yoga is a 

perfect practical system of self-control. 

It is an exact science. It can help 

you attain healthy and flexible body 

and mind, ethical perfection, perfect 

concentration and serenity of mind. 

“Yoga is eternal life in the soul or 

spirit. Yoga transmutes a person 

into divinity. Yoga brings a message 

of hope to the forlorn, joy to the 

depressed, strength to the weak and 

knowledge to the ignorant. Yoga is 

the secret key to opening the realms of 

eternal bliss and deep, abiding peace. “ 

- Swami Sivananda 

“Tasmaat Yogi Bhava!” -Therefore, be 

Thou a Yogi! -Bhagavad Gita 

5 

1. Proper Exercise {Asanas} 

Points for Health 

and Happiness 

2. Proper Breathing {Pranayama} 

3. Proper Relaxation {Shavasana} 

4. Proper Diet {Vegetarian} 

5. Positive Thinking and Meditation 

{Vedanta and Dhyana} 

2 | www.sivananda.org/ny • (212) 255-4560 

Swami Sivananda 

1887 – 1963 

One of the greatest saints of modern times, and the 

strength behind the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers, 

Swami Sivananda’s teachings are a synthesis of all 

the formal paths of yoga. He trained many exceptional 

disciples in yoga and Vedanta — among 

them, Swami Vishnudevananda, whom he sent to 

the West in order to spread the teachings of yoga. 

He authored many books on Yoga and Vedanta. 

Swami Vishnudevananda 

1927 – 1993 

A disciple of Swami Sivananda and founder of the International 

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers, he is a world 

renowned authority on Hatha and Raja Yoga and author of 

‘The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga’ and ‘Meditation 

and Mantras’. Swamiji synthesized the ancient wisdom 

of yoga into five points that could be incorporated into 

a modern lifestyle to provide the foundation for healthy 

living.

Daily Drop – In Class Schedule 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 

10:30 am 

OPEN 

4:00 pm 

OPEN 

6:00 pm* 

OPEN 

7:30 pm 

OPEN 

10:30 am 

OPEN 

10:30 am 

OPEN 

10:30 am 

OPEN 

FREE TRIAL CLASS - SATURDAYS 12:15 

7:30 am 

OPEN – 1Hr 

10:30 am 

OPEN 

VISIT OUR YOGA SHOP: books, clothing, mats + accessories 

4:00 pm 

OPEN 

6:00 pm* 

OPEN 

7:30 pm 

OPEN 

4:00 pm 

OPEN 

6:00 pm* 

OPEN 

8:00 pm 

SATSANG 

The Sivananda Open Class is 

a vigorous yet relaxing class with 

the emphasis on deep breathing, 

relaxation, and concentration. This 

traditional and classical session of 

training starts with initial relaxation 

(Savasana), followed by breathing 

exercises (Kapalabhati and Anuloma 

Viloma), six sets of sun salutation 

(Surya Namaskara), the standard 

program of 12 basic postures (Asanas), 

and the final relaxation. A class lasts 90 

minutes, and allows for some variation 

as given by the teacher. 

Free Open House! 

Jan 7, Feb 4, March 3, April 14, 

May 5, June 2, July 7 

◊ 10:30am – 12 Lecture and Demonstration 

◊ 12:15pm – 1:30 Yoga Class 

◊ 1:30pm – Vegetarian Lunch (Free for first 

time participants only) 

◊ 2:00pm – 3:00 Introduction to Meditation 

Special Offer: 10% discount on 

classes, memberships, courses, and 

workshops on Open House Days! 

4:00 pm 

OPEN 

6:00 pm* 

OPEN 

7:30 pm 

Restorative 

4:00 pm 

OPEN 

6:00 pm 

Intermediate 

*6pm Classes not recommended for first time students. 

10:30 am 

OPEN 

12:15 pm 

**TRIAL 

3:30 pm 

OPEN 

Class Descriptions 

4:00 pm 

ADV – 2Hr 

4:15 pm 

OPEN 

6:15 pm 

SATSANG 

Trial Class, 1 Hour 15 Minutes 

For newcomers or those who prefer a basic 

class. 

**Free to first time participants only. 

Open Class, 1 Hour 30 Minutes 

An intermediate level class, preferably for 

students who have completed the beginners’ 

course. 

Intermediate Class, 2 Hours 

Offers more variations, deeper stretches and 

is a bridge between the open class and the 

advanced class. 

Advance Class, 2 Hours 

Advanced variations and long holding of 

postures.For students who have completed 

Yoga 2 and 3. 

Restorative Class, 1 Hour 30 Min 

Provides modifications for those who would 

like a gentle yoga experience. A renewing 

adaptation of classic yoga postures. 

Prenatal Class 

Please call the center for schedule. 

Satsang (Free and open to all),1 Hour 30 Min 

A group meditation, followed by kirtan 

(chanting), and a spiritual discourse based on 

yoga philosophy. Please plan to stay for the 

entire program. 

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Center Information 

Traditionally, Yoga Centers and Ashrams in India are supported by donations. In our Western 

context we have set a fixed minimum donation schedule, needed for the Center’s maintainence. 

As the center is a charitable non-profit organization, donations of all kinds are 

greatly appreciated, and are tax deductible. 

e Getting Started f 

Course Registration 

◊ Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, 

so that we may anticipate the sizes of 

the classes. 

◊ We accept payments in cash, by check, 

or charge card. (Mastercard and Visa) 

◊ CCard bookings can be made by phone. 

◊ All course dates are as indicated, no 

make-up classes may be scheduled. 

◊ Cancellations must be made at least 24 

hours in advance, in which case you 

can be transferred to another course 

(maximum one transfer depending on 

availability) or we can give you a credit 

for yoga classes, courses, or workshops. 

After the start of a course, there are no 

refunds, and the transfer fee is $15. 

◊ We do not issue refunds. 

◊ Gift certificates are available. 

Center Guidelines 

◊ Please bring a towel or a sticky mat to 

cover the mats we provide. 

◊ Students arriving more than 20 minutes 

late for class will not be admitted. 

◊ We recommend that you do not eat for 

at least two to three hours before class. 

◊ Cell phones must be off in the Center. 

◊ Comfortable loose clothing is good 

(cotton is best). 

◊ We ask you to dress modestly to respect 

the spiritual atmosphere of the Center. 

◊ Please do not wear or apply perfumes or 

cologne in the center. 

◊ Changing rooms are available. 

◊ Please no food, drink, outer wear, or 

bulky items in class. 


Center Membership 

Membership entitles you to discounts on 

classes, courses, and workshops, and is 

valid at our Centers worldwide. This does 

not include our ashrams. (Please visit 

www.sivananda.org for Center locations.) 

And by becoming a member you 

actively support our mission to promote the 

teachings of Yoga and Vedanta. 

(No refunds available on memberships.) 

Minimum Donations 

MEMBERSHIPS Regular 

Annual Membership $100 

Life Membership $1,000 

*Students/Seniors Annual Membership $90 

*Seniors Life Membership $600 

MEMBERS Regular 

Open/Advanced/Beginner $10 

Open Class (1 Hour) $9 

10 Class Pass $75 

1 Month Unlimited Classes $75 

3 or 6 Month Unlimited Classes $175 or $325 

1 Year Unlimited Classes $500 

(All class passes are valid only if membership is active.) 

Meal $10 

*Students/Seniors 10% discount on all classes 

NON – MEMBERS Regular 

Open/Advanced/Beginner $12 

Open Class (1 Hour) $10 

Meal $10 

Monthly Unlimited Classes (NEW) $125 

*Students/Seniors 10% discount on all classes

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday 

Sunday 

Center Hours 

10 am–1 pm, 3–9 pm 

10 am–1 pm, 3–9 pm 

10 am–1 pm, 3–8 pm 

10 am–1 pm, 3–9 pm 

10 am–1 pm, 3–8 pm 

10 am–5 pm 

3:30pm– 6:15pm 

Holiday Closings 

Easter Holidays: April 7-8 

Memorial Day Weekend: 

May 26-28 

*Please check for updated class 

schedules during these times* 

Meals - Delicious organic 

vegetarian meals are offered 

Mondays and Tuesdays at 7:30 

pm (sign up by noon that day), 

and Saturdays at Noon (sign 

up before your 10:30am class). 

Meals are $10. 

Festivals and Important Days 

All festivals and satsangs are free of charge. 

Please check the website to confirm the 

dates and times. 

February 20, Mahasivaratri - Celebrated 

at the Yoga Ranch, see website for 

details www.sivananda.org/yogaranch 

Join us on this special occassion for an all 

night workshop for Lord Siva, the aspect 

of the Divine which destroys the old and 

negative to make way for new creation. 

We will celebrate with pujas and Akhanda 

Kirtan (continuous chanting) of “Om Namah 

Sivaya” and end with a feast at 6am. 

What is Mahasivaratri? 

Sivaratri, ‘the night of Siva’, falls on the 

13th or 14th day of the dark half of Phalgun 

(February-March). This is a festival in honor 

of Lord Siva who was married to Parvati on 

this day. Ceremonies include a strict fast, 

an all night vigil, and worship of the Siva 

Lingam by washing it every three hours with 

milk, honey, rose water, etc. whilst chanting 

of the mantra Om Namah Sivaya continues. 

July 14 - Master Sivananda’s 

Mahasamadhi Day 


Yoga Asana Courses 

Level 1 

Beginners’ Course 

A Complete Introduction to Yoga 

If you are new to yoga or to the Sivananda 

practice, we suggest that you start with our 

Beginner Intensive Course. This course provides 

a step – by – step introduction to the theory and 

practice of yoga, emphasizing the practice of 

yoga postures, breathing, relaxation, proper diet, 

and concentration. 

8 Class Courses 

1 1/2 hours each class 

Twice per week for 4 weeks 

$70 members / $90 non-members. 

Evenings 

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Tues & Thurs 6:00pm – 7:30 Jan 3 


Mon & Wed 6:00pm – 7:30 Jan 16 

Mon & Wed 6:00pm – 7:30 Feb 6 

Tues & Thurs 6:00pm – 7:30 Feb 7 


Mon & Wed 6:00pm – 7:30 Mar 5 

Tues & Thurs 6:00pm – 7:30 Mar 13 

Mon & Wed 6:00pm – 7:30 Mar 26 

Tues & Thurs 7:45pm – 9:15 Apr 3 


Mon & Wed 6:00pm – 7:30 Apr 30 

Tues & Thurs 7:45pm – 9:15 May 1 



Tues & Thurs 6:00pm – 7:30 June 5 

Mon & Wed 6:00pm – 7:30 June 11 





Once per week for 5 weeks 

$50 members / $70 non-members 

Evenings 

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Mondays 7:45pm – 9:15 Jan 23 

Mondays 7:45pm – 9:15 Apr 16 

Mornings 

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Saturday 10:30am – 12 Jan 14 

Saturday 10:30am – 12 Mar 24 

Saturday 10:30am – 12 June 23 

NEW COURSE! 

Level 2 & Meditation 




Evenings 

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Mon & Wed 6:00pm – 7:30 Feb 13 


Mon & Wed 6:00pm – 7:30 Apr 30

Level 2 

Intermediate Course 

This is an ideal course for those wanting to go deeper into 

their yoga practice, and is highly recommended as the 

followup to Yoga 1. The course includes a thorough introduction 

and preparation for the practice of the headstand, 

a focus on classical variations and a more in-depth look at 

the basic philosophy of Yoga. 





Evenings 

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Mon & Wed 6:00pm – 7:30 Jan 9 



Mon & Wed 6:00pm – 7:30 Mar 5 


Mon & Wed 6:00pm – 7:30 Apr 2 


Mon & Wed 6:00pm – 7:30 May 21 



Headstand Workshops 

A systematic guide through the eight 

steps of the headstand. Learn to develop 

balance and overcome fear. 


Mondays 

Jan 30, 6:00 - 7:00pm 

Feb 27, 7:45 - 8:45pm 

May 7, 7:45 - 8:45pm 

Saturdays 2:30 - 3:30 

March 24, April 28, 

June 9 

Yoga Asana Courses 





Evenings 

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Mondays 7:45pm – 9:15 Mar 12 

Mondays 7:45pm – 9:15 May 14 

Mondays 7:45pm – 9:15 June 25 

Mornings 

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Saturday 10:30am – 12 May 12 

Level 3 

Advanced Course 




**Once per week for 4 weeks 


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Tues & Thurs 6:00pm - 7:30 Feb 28 

Mondays** 7:45pm - 9:15 Mar 12 

Tues & Thurs 6:00pm - 7:30 May 1 

Mon & Wed 6:00pm - 7:30 June 4 


Philosophy 

Courses with 

Swami 

Sadasivananda 

Advanced Meditation 

Based on Patanjali’s Raja Yoga Sutras. 

For those who have completed the 

meditation course. 

4 Classes, 1 1/2 hours each class 

Once per week for 4 weeks, 


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Tuesdays 6:00pm – 7:30 Feb 14 


Wisdom of Vedanta 

The fundamental core of all knowledge is 

Self Knowledge. Determining one’s true 

nature is the antidote to ignorance, which is 

the cause of all suffering. Subjects covered 

include ‘Who am I?’, Witnessing State and 

the Philosophy of desire. 


Twice per week for 2 weeks, 


day time date 

Mon & Wed 6:00pm – 7:30 Mar 26 

Bhagavad Gita 

The Bhagavad Gita is a superb exposition 

of the synthesis of all paths of yoga. It’s 

teachings are full of deep philosophy and 

practical advice for all life situations. It 

is broad, universal and sublime. 




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Dissolving Anger 

Transform the energy of anger into a 

powerful tool of wisdom and compassion. 

The class covers the different 

forms of anger and some theoretical 

aspect of yoga psychology followed 

by practical exercises. 



OR twice per week for 2 weeks 


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Mondays 7:45pm – 9:15 Feb 6 

Thursdays 7:45pm – 9:15 Mar 8 


Meditation & Mantras 

This course is a continuation of the 

Meditation Course. Explore in more 

depth the meanings of mantras and 

deities. 




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Mondays 7:45pm – 9:15 April 16

Positive Thinking 

Empower and improve your life by 

understanding the nature of thoughts 

and how to transform them. Become 

the master of your destiny. 





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Mondays 7:45pm – 9:15 Apr 23 

Wednesdays 6:00pm – 7:30 May 30 

Mon & Wed 6:00pm – 7:30 July 2 

Meditation 

Learn techniques of how to calm the 

mind and improve concentration. 





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Wednesdays 6:00pm – 7:30 Jan 11 



Mon & Wed 6:00pm – 7:30 Mar 5 



Mondays 7:45pm – 9:15 June 4 

Spiritual Diary 

Philosophy 

The keeping a daily spiritual diary is the key 

step to understanding the mind. Students 

will learn to use the spiritual diary, resolution 

and vow sheet, and how to gain 

introspection through monthly focus topics. 

Classes are ongoing, once a month 



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Tuesday 6:00pm – 7:30 Feb 7 

Tuesday 7:45pm - 9:15 Mar 13 

Tuesday 7:45pm - 9:15 Apr 24 

Tuesday 7:45pm - 9:15 June 5 

Positive Thinking 2: 

Cultivating Enthusiasm 

You are the architect of your destiny. 

Learn how to bring joy and enthusiasm 

into your life and the life of others. 





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Thursdays 6:00pm – 7:30 May 17 


Saturday Workshops 

Saturdays 12:15pm - 2:00 

$15 members/ $20 non-members 

Jan 14 

Feb 11 

Mar 10 

Mar 17 

Mar 31 

Apr 21 

Apr 28 

May 12 

May 19 

Jun 9 

Jun 23 


These Workshops are designed as 

brief intensives to help us explore the 

different facets of our mind and habits, 

and learn ways of gaining a deeper 

understanding of our true selves. 

The Role of Emotional Maturity in Spiritual Pursuits, 

Workshop with Dhira Chaitanya, See page 12 

Living the 5 Points of Swami Vishnu, Workshop with 

Srinivasan, See next page 

Yamas & Niyamas, Workshop with Srinivasan 

See next page 

Bhakti Yoga: Chanting, Devotion & Surrender 

How to use Mantras as energies and as tools for meditation. 

Sanskrit - the language of Gods. 

Manage Emotions through Yoga and Meditation, Workshop 

with Swami Narayananda, See next page 

Ecology, Spirituality & Dharma, Workshop with Srinivasan 

See next page 

Yantra Painting Workshop with Mavis Gewant 

See page 12 

Spiritual Practice and the Goal, Workshop with Dhira 

Chaitanya, See page 12 

Emotional Maturity, Workshop with Srinivasan 

See next page 

Living Without Fear 

Learn about the causes and effects of fear, how to develop courage, & the role 

of attachment in generating fear. Learn to trust our True Nature (the Self) as 

Sat-Chit-Ananda (Existence, Knowledge and Bliss Absolute). 

Conquest of Anger 

Transform the energy of anger into the tools of wisdom and compassion. 

Forgiveness, patience, and love are the antidotes to anger.

Living the 5 Points of Swami 

Vishnu 

February 11 

Saturday 12:15pm - 2:00 


Proper Exercise, Breathing, Relaxation, Diet 

& Positive Thinking.. these are the practical 

tools for living a healthy lifestyle and developing 

the deep understanding and realization 

of the source of all life as Pure Consiousness 

or the Divine. 

Special Satsang 

February 12 

Sunday 6:15 pm | Free 

Yamas & Niyamas: Finding Peace 

in Yourself and with Others 

March 10 



The tenets of Raja Yoga, the yamas and 

niyamas show us the way to build harmonious 

re`lationships with oneself and others. The only 

way to peace is to find peace within us first. 


March 11 


Special Workshops with Srinivasan 

Srinivasan, a senior disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda, 

is the director of the Yoga Ranch in Catskills New 

York, and Acharya (senior teacher) of the East Coast 

Sivananda centers. He shares practical wisdom and 

knowledge of Yoga philosophy gained from years of 

study and service with his spiritual master. 

Ecology, Spirituality & Dharma 

April 21 



Our lives are intimately connected with our 

environment. Yoga offers a new vision and 

a way of helping us recognize our connection 

with larger life. Learn about yoga and 

sustainability, dharmic relationships, and 

the yamas and niyamas of consumption. 


April 22 


Emotional Maturity 

May 19 



True maturity has little to do with the age 

of a person. It means understanding the 

underlying laws of life and taking responsibility, 

acceptance and detachment. 


May 20 


Special Workshop with Swami Narayananda 

Managing the Emotions through Yoga and Meditation 

March 31 Saturday 12:15pm - 2:00 $15 members / $20 non-members 

Our lives are too often governed by emotional responses. The 

teachings of Yoga are an alternative to being at the mercy of our 

emotional ups and downs. Yoga provides practical techniques to 

help us achieve a happy and more peaceful state of mind. 

Swami Narayananda is 

the inspirational director 

of the Sivananda Yoga 

Center in Chicago. 


Special Programs 

Nonviolent Communication 

with Thom Bond 

Time Management As 

Spiritual Practice 

Thursday May 17 6:00 - 9:00pm 

Thursday May 24 6:00 - 9:00pm 

Tuition $100, $90 early registration 

Based on spiritual concepts and processes, participants 

will learn to organize their lives in a way 

that is productive and rewarding and addresses 

time management from a revolutionary and highly 

effecrtive perspective. 

• Have a great sense of meaning and Purpose 

• Never lose Important Information Again 

• 

Break old habits and create new ones. 

Sri Dhira Chaitanya 

The Role of Emotional 

Maturity in Spiritual 

Pursuits 

January 14 



Unlike most material pursuits, the spiritual pursuit 

requires a considerable degree of emotional maturity 

on our part. What is its necessity and role in 

one’s life? Growth on an emotional level requires 

deliberate effort and a capacity to be introspective 

and honest with ones self and others. The interplay 

between emotions and spiritual practice is the 

topic of this workshop. 

Spiritual Practice and the Goal 

(Sadhana & Sadhya) 

May 12 



Unless the final goal is clear to the mind (Selfknowledge 

or Self-realization) the spiritual practice 

cannot lead us out of the illusion and it cannot 

take deep root. 


Thom’s passion and knowledge of Nonviolent 

Communication (NVC) combine to create a practical, 

understandable, humorous and profound 

approach for learning the skills of peacemaking. 

NVC Discovery Weekend 

Compassionate Communication- 

Dr. Rosenberg’s NVC Method 

May 25, 26 & 27 

Friday 7:00 pm - 9:15 pm 

Saturday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm 

Sunday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm 

Tuition: $260 includes all 3 days 

Get a deeper understanding and experience of 

the new generation of peacemaking skills. We 

will practice responding and communicating 

consciously, based on what we are observing, 

feeling, needing, and requesting. 

COOKING WORKSHOPS 

Ayurvedic Cooking Workshops 

with Dr. S.K. Kamlesh 

North Indian Style 

Saturday January 28 

1:00-5:00pm 

South Indian Style 

Sunday January 29 

1:00-5:00pm 


Learn ayurvedic vegetarian cooking from international 

expert, Dr. S. K. Kamlesh, who has been 

teaching and lecturing on ayurvedic nutrition all 

over the world for the last 20 years. Food is medicine 

and medicine is food! 

An intro to great yogic 

vegetarian cooking!! 

Our popular cooking workshops offer practical 

techniques to prepare simple and nutritious 

meals. Reserve your space in advance. 

Saturdays 1-5pm 


Feb 25, Mar 24, April 14, 

May 12, June 23

Master Ou diagnoses patients’ health conditions 

and sets up Qi-healing treatments for 

them. Hundreds of patients around the world 

have been changed by personal Qi health 

evaluation and healing. 

Friday February 17, & June 15 

Private Healings with Master Ou 

2:30pm - 6:00pm / $60 per healing 

Saturday February 18, & June 16 

Private Healings with Master Ou 

10:00 am - 12:15 pm / $60 per healing 

The Relationship between the Soul and the 

Physical Body / FREE Lecture 

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 

Overview of Pan Gu Shengong FREE Lecture 

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm 

Learn how Qi (Chi) works on the body, and 

how can we improve immunity. 

Learn the Moving Form - Level 1 of PGSG 

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm / $120 per person 

Learn the basic principle and the correct 

technique of the moving form of Pan Gu 

Shengong (PGSG) with Master Ou. 

Yantra Painting with 

Mavis Gewant 

April 28 Saturday 11:00am - 5:00 

$125 plus supplies if needed 

Yantras are geometric images that utilize 

specific colors and forms that when meditated 

upon instill calmness in the mind. Learn how 

to construct and paint a yantra. 

Special Programs 

Qi Gong with Master Ou 

Utilize Pan Gu Shengong 

to Achieve Good Health 

Winter Program Feb 17-19 

Summer Program June 15-17 

Sunday February 19, & June 17 

Level 2 of PGSG 

Non-Moving Form of PGSG 

11:00 am - 12:30 pm / $120 per person 

This form is designed to strengthen the 

nervous system and the spirit, increase mental 

capacity, and cultivate intuitive abilities. 

PGSG Healing Technique Workshop 


Learn from Master Ou how to give very 

powerful healing with your PGSG practice. 

Guided Imagery- a follow-up lecture of the 

non-moving form practice 


Pre-requisite: Non-moving Form 

Master Ou will help practitioners have a 

better understanding of the non-moving form 

of PGSG and will guide the audience to 

explore the world beyond the physical world 

we know now. 

Level 3 - Advanced Condensed Form 


For all information and for booking a healing or the workshop, please contact Lorna Lai at (917) 362 – 6662 

The sacred art taught by Mavis 

Gewant cultivates inner silence 

and attunes one with the energy 

and essence of the divine aspect 

that is being evoked. She 

learned the ancient techniques 

of yantra and silk deity painting 

from tantric master Dada Shri 

Harish Johari. 


Sivananda Yoga Ranch Woodbourne, NY 

Ashrams are traditionally 

places 

in nature where 

spiritual aspirants 

can live, work, 

practice and grow 

together according 

to the principles 

of their spiritual 

teachings. The 

Sivananda Ashram 

Yoga Ranch is a 

place of peace and 

tranquility situated 

on 77 acres of hilly 

woodlands in the 

New York Catskills. 

The ashram provides an ideal setting to recharge yourself, reconnect with nature and find precious 

space for reflection. A stay at the ranch includes yoga classes, meals, Satsangs, hiking and more. 

For information and reservations contact yogaranch@sivananda.org | phone: (845)-436-6492 

e For international Yoga Vacations please visit www.sivananda.org for more information. f 

Yoga Lifestyle Retreats 

Feb 5-10 Retreat for Healthy Body & Peaceful Mind 

Mar 4-9 Positive Thinking Weekend 

Apr 8-13 Retreat for Healthy Body & Peaceful Mind 

May 6-11 Meditation Week 

These retreats will guide you systematically through the 

theory and practice of Yoga exercise, breathing, relaxation, 

diet, positive thinking and meditation. They are ideal for 

those new to Yoga or who are renewing their practice. 

President’s Day Weekend 

Yoga, Mind, Body, and Spirit with Srinivasan 

February 17-20 

Yoga in Daily Life: Teachings from the 

Bhagavad Gita with Swami Sadasivananda 

February 24-26 

Japa Yoga Sadhana Retreat with Swami 

Sadasivananda 

March 23-25 

This course offers 108 hours of study and practice. 

Deepen both your practice and your understanding of 

Yoga and Vedanta. 

Why go to an Ashram? 


Permaculture 

May 12-20 Applied Permaculture with Charles and 

Julia Yelton 

August 4-24 Permaculture Design Certification 

Intensive immersion in sustainable living and design. 

Memorial Weekend Celebration with Jorge 

Alfano & Randy Crafton May 26-28 

The healing and spiritual power of Sound and 

Rhythmn. Concert Saturday May 26. 

Non-Violent Communication with Thom 

Bond June 29- July 1 

TTC at the Ranch 

Teachers’ Training Courses (TTC) 2012 

Mar 18-Apr 15, May 30- June 27, Sept 7-Oct 5 

The course covers Asanas, Pranayama, Meditation, 

Mantra Chanting, Vedanta & Yoga Theory, Bhagavad 

Gita, Kriyas (cleansing), Yoga Diet, Anatomy & Physiology, 

and more. 

Advanced Teachers’ Training Course (ATTC) 

July 6- August 3 2012 

This course allows graduates from the TTC to deepen 

their spiritual practice, and covers: Advanced Asanas, 

Pranayama, Vedanta, Raja Yoga, Sanskrit, Anatomy and 

Physiology, Karma Yoga and Bhakti Yoga.

Teacher’s Training Course 

The Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Course (TTC) 

is an intense four-week program that immerses 

students in the practice of yoga and meditation. The 

course provides a solid foundation for teaching yoga 

to others. The curriculum includes the study and 

practice of asanas, pranayama, meditation, Vedanta 

philosophy, yogic diet, kriya techniques, mantras, 

devotional chanting (Kirtan), anatomy and physiology. 

The teachers’ training course is a profound 

personal experience based on the ancient gurukula 

teaching system, integrating yoga training into the 

students’ daily lives. 

Upcoming International Teachers’ Training Courses 2012 

See our website for complete listings and rates: www.sivananda.org/ttc/schedule.html 

Val Morin, Canada 

Jul 1-28, Nov 11-Dec 8 

Woodbourne NY, USA 

Sep 7 - Oct 5, Mar 18-Apr 15, 

May 30-June 27 

Grass Valley, California, USA 

May 6-June 2, Oct 7- Nov 3 

Nassau, Bahamas 

Jan 4-31, Feb 4 - Mar 2, 

Mar 5- Apr 1, Apr 5- May 2, 

May 6- Jun 2, Aug 29 - Sept 26 

India 

Jan 8 - Feb 5, Feb 1- Mar 1, 

Feb 12- Mar 11, Mar 18- Apr 15, 

Apr 8- May 6, May 13- Jun 10, 

Jun 17- Jul 15 

Vietnam 

Jan 29- Feb 25 

Brasil 

Jan 8 – Feb 5 

London, England 

May 26- Jun 24 

Reith, Austria 

May 5- Jun 3, Sept 1- 30, 

Jul 28- Aug 26 

Orleans, France 

Mar 3- Apr 1, Apr 14- May 13, 

Jun 29- Jul 27 

Spain 

Aug 16- Sept 12 

Poland 

Sep 1- Sept 30 


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