{"id":18,"date":"2026-05-27T05:48:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T04:48:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sivananda.org.in\/trivandrumnew\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2026-10-21T12:08:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T11:08:15","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sivananda.org.in\/trivandrum\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre Trivandrum was founded in 1986 and is now located 5 minutes away from the famed Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Keralam\u2019s capital Thiruvananthapuram.<\/p>\n

We continue a tradition of authentic yoga rooted in the teachings of Swami Sivananda. Every class is guided by the Five Points of Yoga, a practical system for healthy and balanced living.<\/p>\n

Whether you are looking to improve your health, reduce stress or deepen your yoga practice, we invite you to begin your journey with us.<\/p>\n

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

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>

\"Swami<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Our Purpose<\/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.<\/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.<\/p>\n

We offer a clear pathway that supports:<\/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,
    \nwhich integrates practice, understanding, and lifestyle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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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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    The centre follows the teachings of Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnudevananda, whose work shaped the modern presentation of classical yoga worldwide<\/p>\n

    This lineage emphasises:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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    • Discipline and regular practice<\/li>\n
    • Simplicity and clarity in teaching<\/li>\n
    • Yoga as a holistic system for daily life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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>

          \"Students<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

          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\/trivandrum\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sivananda.org.in\/trivandrum\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sivananda.org.in\/trivandrum\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sivananda.org.in\/trivandrum\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sivananda.org.in\/trivandrum\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18"}],"version-history":[{"count":74,"href":"https:\/\/sivananda.org.in\/trivandrum\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1087,"href":"https:\/\/sivananda.org.in\/trivandrum\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18\/revisions\/1087"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sivananda.org.in\/trivandrum\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}