CLASSICAL YOGA IN THE HEART OF CHENNAI

Begin Your Yoga Journey

Classes, courses & community near the beach in Kottivakkam, Chennai.

“Health is Wealth, Peace of Mind is Happiness, Yoga shows the Way” — Swami Vishnudevananda

Find Your Path

Whether you’re taking your first step or deepening your practice, there’s a place for you here.

New students learning basic yoga postures at Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Chennai Centre

Learn · Practice · Grow

New to Yoga

Never tried Yoga or new to Sivananda yoga? Our beginners courses guide you through pranayama and 12 basic postures.

Open yoga class in progress at the Sivananda centre in Kottivakkam, Chennai

Strengthen · Deepen · Sustain

Open Classes

Join us for either drop-in or monthly practice classes after completing the beginners’ course. Daily morning and evening classes.

Students in a Sivananda yoga and meditation course in Chennai

Study · Transform · Teach

Courses & Training

From meditation courses to our world-renowned Teacher Training — go deeper into the science of yoga.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Chennai Centre near the beach in Kottivakkam

A Calm Space in the City

Located near the beach in Kottivakkam, Chennai, the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre has been a welcoming space to learn and practise classical yoga since October 1989. Inspired by the teachings of Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnudevananda, we offer yoga classes, asanas and meditation to help you feel healthier, calmer and more balanced. Whether you are new to yoga or have been practising for years, you are welcome to learn, practise and grow with us.

Today’s Classes

Drop-ins welcome for open classes

Upcoming Courses

Reserve your spot in our next sessions. New dates added regularly.

Beginners’ yoga course session at Sivananda Chennai Centre

Beginners Yoga

Morning Batch

12 Oct 2026

9:30 AM

Monday

Weekend beginners’ yoga course at Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Chennai Centre

Weekend Beginners’

Online

17 Oct 2026

10:00 AM

Saturday

Meditation practice at Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Chennai Centre

Meditation

Evening Batch

19 Aug 2026

4:00 PM

Monday to Friday

Student Voices

“I walked in knowing nothing about yoga. The teachers were patient and the atmosphere was so welcoming. It changed my daily routine completely.”

Priya S, Practising since 2019

“The Sivananda approach is grounding and methodical. After years of jumping between studios, I finally found consistency here.”

Arjun M, Practising since 2021

“As a senior citizen, I was nervous. But the special classes here are thoughtfully designed. I feel stronger and calmer than I have in years.”

Meena K, Practising since 2022