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50+ Years
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Your Trusted Yoga Retreat & Teacher Training Center in Val-Morin, Quebec
Founded in 1959 by Swami Vishnudevananda, our organization is dedicated to spreading peace, health, and joy through authentic yoga and Vedanta teachings. We offer immersive residential programs, including our world-renowned Teacher Training Courses, which have trained nearly 50,000 instructors globally. Our ashrams and city centers provide serene environments for yoga practice, meditation, and spiritual growth, rooted in the Five Points of Yoga and Four Paths of Classical Yoga. We uphold the ancient gurukula system, integrating daily living with yogic discipline to foster holistic well-being.Our Karma Yoga program emphasizes selfless service as a path to spiritual development. With locations worldwide, we welcome all seeking physical, mental, and spiritual transformation through traditional practices. Our teachings, derived from the unbroken lineage of Adi Sankaracharya, ensure the preservation of yoga's purity. We promote vegetarianism, holistic wellness, and community service through initiatives like free medical camps and yoga-in-schools programs. Our commitment to accessibility makes these timeless teachings available to beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
Services
Teacher Training
Yoga Retreats
Karma Yoga
Ayurveda Programs
Cultural Workshops
Meditation Courses
Spiritual Retreats
Vegetarian Wellness
Community Outreach
Continuing Education
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- We have trained nearly 50,000 yoga teachers globally since 1959.
- Our ashrams offer immersive programs rooted in ancient yoga traditions.
- We operate Karma Yoga programs promoting selfless service and community.
- Our teachings preserve the purity of classical yoga through an unbroken lineage.
- We provide vegetarian-focused wellness programs aligned with yogic principles.
Services
Teacher Training Courses
Our 21-day residential Teacher Training Courses (TTC) provide foundational knowledge in classical yoga, including asanas, pranayama, and meditation. Rooted in the gurukula system, the program immerses students in daily yogic practices and philosophy. Graduates join a global network of 50,000 instructors spreading authentic yoga teachings.
Yoga Retreats
Yoga Retreats combine daily asana sessions, meditation, and vegetarian meals in serene ashram settings. Programs like the Yoga Vacation offer holistic rejuvenation through structured routines aligned with the Five Points of Yoga for physical and spiritual renewal.
Karma Yoga
Karma Yoga involves selfless service at our ashrams and community projects, reducing egoism through acts like organizing retreats or supporting free medical camps. Its a core practice for spiritual growth and unity consciousness in our tradition.
Ayurveda Programs
Ayurveda Programs integrate herbal treatments, detox therapies, and dietary guidance based on ancient Indian medicine. These personalized sessions restore balance by aligning with yoga principles, enhancing overall wellness through mind-body harmony.
Cultural Workshops
Cultural Workshops explore Vedanta philosophy, kirtan singing, and traditional rituals. Participants learn the Four Paths of Yoga (karma, bhakti, raja, jnana) to develop a balanced spiritual practice rooted in Sivanandas teachings.
Questions
What yoga programs do you offer?
We offer Teacher Training Courses, Yoga Retreats, Karma Yoga programs, Ayurveda sessions, and cultural workshops at our global ashrams and centers.
Are your yoga courses suitable for beginners?
Yes, our programs cater to all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, with structured curricula rooted in classical yoga traditions.
Where are your locations?
We have ashrams in India, Canada, and affiliated centers worldwide, including Montreal, Val-Morin, and Neyyar Dam.
What is the Karma Yoga program?
Our Karma Yoga program encourages selfless service as a spiritual practice, fostering community through initiatives like free medical camps and prison outreach.
How do I train as a yoga teacher?
Our 21-day Teacher Training Course (TTC) provides foundational knowledge, while advanced programs like ATTC deepen your expertise in classical yoga.
Do you offer vegetarian wellness programs?
Yes, our wellness programs emphasize vegetarian nutrition as one of the Five Points of Yoga for optimal physical and mental health.
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Shelagh M.
Oct 20, 2013
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Even though I don't speak French, I was able to participate in their Sunday afternoon class. I was recommended to this spot, and later found out it's attached to a Vedante Center. The vibe was kind of like Baha'i center; there was a cooking class and it smelt scrumptious, a kid's yoga class has just finished so there were people of all ages. The instructor demonstrated to the class what she wanted us to do, and would quietly explain finer points in English to me by the mat, which was loaned to me and all the props I needed. Occasionally she interjected English into the class
Fanie G.
Jul 27, 2011
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If you are looking for a more "classic" Yoga kind of style, Sivananda Yoga is the place to be. Probably the oldest Yoga place in Montreal, you can either "jump" in a class or register for a number of classes. Which is very cool, especially if you have a busy urban schedule! Each class, you have a different teacher. So if you don't like the teaching style of someone, you are not stuck with him/her for the next 10 lessons. It last about an hour and a half. The first 30 mintures are usually some small yoga-related exercices such as breathing and relaxation. Then, you go