Practical Information
What’s Included
- Two sets of TTC uniforms and a printed course manual.
- Two simple Indian vegetarian meals daily (served at 10:00 am and 6:00 pm).
- Shared accommodation within the ashram campus.
Course Evaluation
To successfully complete the course, you will be assessed on:
- Daily attendance
- Class participation and performance
- Completion of written and practical evaluations
- A final written exam
You must achieve a minimum overall score of 50% to receive the certification. If not successful, the course must be repeated in full (with applicable fees) to qualify for certification.
What to Bring
Please pack the following personal items:
- Loose, comfortable clothing
- Sandals or slip-on footwear
- Toiletries and personal hygiene items
- Meditation shawl or light jacket (evenings may be cool)
- Yoga mat and meditation cushion
- Notebooks, pens, and a reusable water bottle
- Towel, torch/flashlight, and any essentials you may need
Many of these items are also available at the ashram boutique.
Recommended Books
These are optional, you may wish to supplement your study with the following texts.
All are available for purchase at the boutique:
- Sivananda Training Manual
- The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga by Swami Vishnudevananda
- Bhagavad Gita with commentary by Swami Sivananda
- Sivananda Companion to Yoga
- Meditation and Mantras by Swami Vishnudevananda