{"id":18,"date":"2026-05-27T05:48:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T04:48:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sivananda.org.in\/delhi\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2026-07-05T19:45:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T18:45:29","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sivananda.org.in\/delhi\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"

About the Centre<\/h1><\/div>

The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Nataraja Centre is a classical yoga centre in South Delhi offering structured hatha yoga classes, courses, and workshops rooted in the Sivananda Yoga tradition. Established in 1992, the centre has been supporting students at every stage of their practice, from first-time beginners to experienced practitioners, within a disciplined and supportive learning environment. Our students also go on to deepen their practice and do the Teachers\u2019 Training Course, which then leads them to become part of the Centre in a very special way: They become teachers and continue the lineage<\/p>\n

This is not just a yoga studio, when you practice with us you become a part of the Sivananda Family, where we support you through your physical, mental and spiritual journey. You become an ambassador of peace<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Our Mission<\/h2><\/div>

Our gurus, Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnudevananda\u2019s teachings were to make authentic yoga accessible in a practical and structured way for all, while preserving the integrity of its traditional teachings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Based on the Five Points of Yoga of Swami Vishnudevananda, our classes and courses are a means to achieve physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing, and self-realisation.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0We offer a clear pathway that supports:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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  • Physical health and vitality<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Mental clarity and emotional balance<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Long-term consistency in personal practice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>

    Yoga here is taught as a complete system, not only as physical exercise<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    What We Teach<\/h2><\/div>

    The centre follows the classical Sivananda system of hatha yoga,
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    Classical Hatha Yoga practice<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Pranayama & meditation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Guided relaxation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Introduction to yoga philosophy & lifestyle principles<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Classes are taught progressively, with clear guidance on prerequisites and suitability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Our Lineage<\/h2><\/div>
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    Classical. Practical. Transformative.<\/p>\n<\/div>

    The centre follows the teachings of Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnudevananda, who presented classical yoga as a complete path for modern life. Their teachings combine asana, pranayama, relaxation, proper diet, positive thinking, meditation, selfless service, and devotion. This lineage gives equal importance to personal discipline and inner clarity, making yoga a daily practice rather than a physical exercise alone.<\/p>\n

    This lineage emphasises regular practice, simplicity in teaching, and yoga as a holistic system for body, mind, and spirit. Teachers at the centre are trained within this tradition and teach according to its established methodology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Swami Sivananda<\/h3><\/div>

    1887 – 1963<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Swami Vishnudevananda<\/h3><\/div>

    1927 – 1993<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Teachers at the centre are trained within this lineage and teach according to its established methodology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Who Can Practise Here<\/h2><\/div>
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    The centre welcomes:<\/p>\n

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    • Beginners with no prior yoga experience<\/li>\n
    • Regular practitioners seeking structured classes<\/li>\n
    • Children through age-appropriate programmes<\/li>\n
    • Students interested in deeper study through courses and workshops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>

      Clear prerequisites are provided for each class or course to ensure safety and suitability.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

      Our Learning Environment<\/h2><\/div>
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      Located at the heart of New Delhi, the centre provides a calm and focused space for practice within the hustle and bustle of city life.<\/p>\n<\/div>

      Key features include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Dedicated practice halls<\/li>\n
      • Small to medium group sizes<\/li>\n
      • A quiet, disciplined atmosphere<\/li>\n
      • Teachers available for guidance and clarification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>

        The environment supports attention, consistency, and personal growth.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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        Accessibility and Inclusion<\/h2><\/div>
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        The centre aims to make yoga accessible while maintaining appropriate guidance and safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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        • Students with injuries or health conditions are encouraged to speak with the teacher before class<\/li>\n
        • Clear instructions and demonstrations are provided<\/li>\n
        • Modifications are offered where suitable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>

          If you have specific access needs, please contact the centre in advance.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-18","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sivananda.org.in\/delhi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sivananda.org.in\/delhi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sivananda.org.in\/delhi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sivananda.org.in\/delhi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sivananda.org.in\/delhi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18"}],"version-history":[{"count":62,"href":"https:\/\/sivananda.org.in\/delhi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":768,"href":"https:\/\/sivananda.org.in\/delhi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18\/revisions\/768"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sivananda.org.in\/delhi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}