Yoga & Ayurveda
When: Friday 12 – Sunday 14 June 2026
Where: Sivananda Yoga Centre London (Putney)
Instructor: Dr Marc Halpern
Yoga and Ayurveda are sister sciences. Together, they show a way to live naturally and achieve radiant physical, mental, and spiritual health.
Through expert Ayurvedic workshops, immerse yourself in the ancient wisdom of the ‘Science of Life’. Learn the art of mindful digestion and immune support in the beautiful, serene surroundings of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre. Workshop descriptions are provided below. Move beyond the body and mind through daily yoga classes and experience profound rest and inner peace. Delicious, wholesome vegetarian meals are served twice daily.
Immerse yourself in the full weekend retreat or join us for part of the programme. We look forward to having you with us.
Saturday, 13 June, 1:30 – 3:15 pm
Wellness begins where the physical, emotional, and spiritual meet: in the gut. A healthy digestive system is the prerequisite for a vibrant life and a focused mind.
This workshop will combine the timeless principles of Ayurvedic healing with the latest discoveries regarding the Microbiome. Discover how digestive health influences every system of your body and your emotional well-being. Learn to view your digestion not just as a biological process, but as a spiritual practice, and gain practical insights to help you heal, prevent illness, and live in a state of conscious balance.
Sunday, 14 June, 1:30 – 3:15 pm
The state of your immune system reflects your diet, lifestyle, and outlook on life. The immune system is not the cause of our challenges but a reflection of every aspect of life and consciousness.
This workshop will share the deepest Ayurvedic and Yogic wisdom as it relates to the healing journey of body, mind, and consciousness. You will learn the keys to building ojas, including practical tips to transform the course of your life. Learn to improve every aspect of your health and well-being.
| 4:00 pm | Asana and pranayama class Dissolving tension through deep breathing |
| 5:30 pm | Vegetarian Dinner |
| 7:30 pm | Silent meditation, chanting, talk Yoga, restoring inner balance |
| 6:30 am | Silent meditation, chanting and talk Simple living, high thinking |
| 8:00 am | Light breakfast |
| 9:30 am | Karma Yoga |
| 10:30 am | Asana and pranayama class Experience inner silence through asanas and pranayama |
| 12:00 pm | Vegetarian lunch |
| 1:30 pm | Ayurveda Workshop: From digestive harmony to overall wellbeing |
| 4:00 pm | Asana & pranayama class Stimulating the solar plexus |
| 5:30 pm | Tea & snack |
| 6:00 pm | Silent meditation, chanting, talk Health is Wealth |
| 7:30 pm | Vegetarian Dinner |
| 6:30 am | Silent meditative walk along the Thames |
| 8:15 am | Asana and pranayama class Flexion, extension and rotation along the spine |
| 9:45 am | Light breakfast |
| 11:00 am | Karma yoga and packing |
| 12:00 pm | Vegetarian lunch |
| 1:30 pm | Ayurveda Workshop: Optimising Immune Resilience through Ayurveda and Yoga |
Dr. Marc Halpern is the founder of the California College of Ayurveda, the oldest College for the study of Ayurvedic Medicine outside India. He is the Co-Founder of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (USA) and the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine. A Sivananda Yoga Teacher, Dr Halpern has been a leader in the development of Ayurveda in the West for over 30 years. He is the author of several books on Ayurveda, including his most popular book Healing Your Life: Lessons on the Path of Ayurveda.
| Dormitory (4 – 8 beds) | £215 |
| Double room | £260 |
| Single room | £305 |
| Annual membership | £100 |
| Full weekend programme | £158 Includes: Asana classes, workshops, satsangs and meals |
| Full day programme | £62 Includes: Asana classes, workshops, satsangs and meals |
| Dormitory (4 – 8 beds) | £255 |
| Double room | £305 |
| Single room | £360 |
| Annual membership | £100 |
| Non-residential | £174 Includes: Asana classes, workshops, satsangs and meals |
| Full day programme | £72 Includes: Asana classes, workshops, satsangs and meals |
| Workshop | £25 |
The Sivananda Centre in London is a spiritual oasis amid the pressures of city life. Situated in a quiet residential area, the centre’s welcoming reception area, spacious studios and beautiful peace garden provide an ideal setting for practising yoga, meditation and relaxation.
You are welcome to stay in the centre for the length of the course. Accommodation is in shared, double or single room.
