Special Weekend

Pearls of Devotion & Wisdom

Friday, 19 – Sunday, 21 June 2026

Eastern Wisdom Melodies, Asana Workshops, Teachers’ Workshops and Yoga Talks

WITH HONOURED GUEST: Sri Venugopal Goswami, Bhakti Yoga Acharya from Vrindavan, North India

Spiritual discourse

Spiritual Discourse:
Pearls of Devotion and Wisdom

With guest of honour Sri Venugopal Goswami, Bhakta Acharya, Vrindavan, North India
Fri., 19 June, 7:00 pm
Sat., 20 June, 6:00 pm
Sun., 21 June, 6:00 pm

Swami Sivadasananda teaching during a special programme at the Sivananda Yoga Centre in London

Asana Workshops

Fri., 19 June, 4:00 pm
"The Sun Salute, an all-around exercise" with Swami Sivadasananda

Sat., 20 June, 10:30 am
"Stretch and Strength for Comfortable Sitting (Meditation and Desk Life)" with Narayana Chaitanya

Yoga Teachers' Training Course Preparation Day

Talks on Yoga and Lifestyle

Fri., 19 June: 5:30 pm
"Every herb bearing seed. Traditional and modern views on a plant-based diet" with Narayana Chaitanya

Sat., 20 June: 2:00 pm
"Easy Steps to Yoga" with Swami Jyotirmayananda

Asana correction workshop

Teachers' Workshops

Sat., 20 June: 10:30 am
Practical visualisations for teaching yoga: Prana and Power of Concentration with Swami Sivadasananda

Sun., 21 June, 11:00 am
Practical visualizations for teaching yoga: The three gunas and positive thinking with Narayana Chaitanya

Under the spiritual guidance of:

Swami Durgananda

Yoga Acharya

Asana workshops, teachers’ workshops and yoga talks with:

Swami Sivadasananda

Yoga Acharya

And swamis and staff from the London and Europe Sivananda Yoga Centres and Ashrams.

Friday, 19 June 2026

Programme
4:00 pm
Asana Class

The Sun Salute, an all-around exercise

With Swami Sivadasananda

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5:30 pm
Talk

Every herb bearing seed. Traditional and modern views on a plant-based diet

With Narayana Chaitanya

Enrol

7:00 pm
Spiritual Discourse: Pearls of Wisdom and Devotion

With Sri Venugopal Goswami

With classical tabla accompaniment 

Enrol

9:00 pm
Refreshments

Saturday, 20 June 2026

Programme
7:00 am
Meditation, Chanting and Reading

With Swami Nityananda

8:30 am
Breakfast
10:30 am
Asana Class

Stretch and Strength for Comfortable Sitting (Meditation and Desk Life)

With Narayana Chaitanya

Enrol

10:30 am
Teachers' Workshop

Practical visualisations for teaching yoga

Prana and Power of Concentration

With Swami Sivadasananda

Enrol

12:00 pm
Vegetarian Lunch
1:30 pm
Inspiring Mantra Chanting: The Joy of Kirtan

With Rukmini Chaitanya

2:00 pm
Talk

Easy Steps to Yoga

With Swami Jyotirmayananda

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3:00 pm
Meet and Greet

With Swamis and staff, with tea and snack

4:00 pm
Asana Class

Wonderful Asana Variations

With Swami Sivadasananda

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6:00 pm
Spiritual Discourse: Pearls of Wisdom and Devotion

With Sri Venugopal Goswami

With classical tabla accompaniment 

Enrol

8:00 pm
Refreshments

Sunday, 21 June 2026

Programme
7:00 am
Meditation, Chanting and Reading

With Swami Jyotirmayananda

8:30 am
Breakfast
11:00 am
Asana Class

The Expanded Breath

With Swami Nityananda

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11:00 am
Teachers' Workshop

Practical visualizations for teaching yoga

The three gunas
and positive thinking

With Narayana Chaitanya

Enrol

12:30 pm
Vegetarian Lunch
2:00 pm
Talk

Master of your Destiny

With Swami Sivadasananda

Enrol

3:00 pm
Meet and Greet

With Swamis and staff, with tea and snack

4:00 pm
Asana Class

From Asana to Meditation

With Swami Sivadasananda

Enrol

6:00 pm
Spiritual Discourse: Pearls of Wisdom and Devotion

with Sri Venugopal Goswami

With classical tabla accompaniment 

Enrol

8:00 pm
Refreshments

Participation

Member
Non-Member
Concessions
Lecture/asana class/teachers’ workshop
£13.50*
£18.50*
£13*
One full day programme
£54
£69
£52
Full programme Friday to Sunday
£135
£175
£130
Spiritual discourse:
Free of charge. Donations are very welcome.

*Or one tick on class card

Relax and recharge body, mind and soul in the beautiful spaces and the peace garden of the Centre. Overnight stay in nearby hotels or Airbnbs.

The Special Weekend will be held in the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre in London, a spiritual oasis amid the pressures of city life. Situated in a quiet residential area in Putney, the centre’s welcoming reception area, spacious studios, and beautiful peace garden provide an ideal setting for practicing yoga, meditation and relaxation.

You are welcome to join the centre for the entire programme and stay in a hotel, bed and breakfast or Airbnb. It is also possible to attend individual classes, workshops, satsangs and spiritual discourses.

We look forward to having you with us.

MK Hotel, ***
No nonsense rooms with free wifi.
10 minutes walking distance from the Sivananda Centre.
317 Putney Bridge Rd, London SW15 2PG
020 8246 6250
 
Premier Inn London Putney Bridge Hotel ***
Large contemporary budget hotel.
10 minutes walking distance from the Sivananda Centre.
3 Putney Bridge Approach, London SW6 3JD
0333 003 8101
 
The Lodge Hotel ****
Stylish, modern rooms and all-day dining.
10 minutes walking distance from the Sivananda Centre.
52-54 Upper Richmond Road, London SW15 2RN
020 8874 1598
 
Bed and breakfast Putney
One Fanthorpe Street
Stylish bed and breakfast with two guest bedrooms.
7 minutes walking distance from the Sivananda Centre.
1 Fanthorpe St, London SW15 1DZ
020 8785 7609
 
Airbnb
Rent a private room in a home in Putney or in the surrounding area or rent a studio or apartment.