Yoga Festival
Tapping the ancient source of wisdom
We warmly welcome you for a vibrant five day yoga festival at the London Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre.
We will be hosting themed yoga workshops and a series of in-depth lectures on spirituality and meditation taught by senior teachers from all over Europe. The evenings will be enriched by beautiful discourses on the meaning of life accompanied by live music. Inspiring words of wisdom leave a deep impression on the minds of the listeners as they are taken on a soulful spiritual journey.
With honoured guest Sri Venugopal Goswami, Bhakti Yoga Acharya, Vrindavan, North India
With Swami Durgananda, Swami Sivadasananda and Swami Kailasananda, Yoga Acharyas
For the detailed programme, please click here.
Daily Programme
Please call us on +44 (0)208 780 0160 to register.
Monday 14 January
4pm Asana class with Swami Kailasananda: Dissolving stress through stretching
6pm Lecture with Swami Sivadasananda: Relax and channel mental energy through sound vibration
7pm Bhagavata Saptaha with Sri Venugopal Goswami: Bhakti, the language of the soul
9pm Free vegetarian snack
Tuesday 15 January
4pm Lecture with Swami Kailasananda: Breath, the essence of life
5.30pm Asana class with Swami Sivadasananda: Mobility, strength and flexibility
7pm Bhagavata Saptaha with Sri Venugopal Goswami: The unity of existence
9pm Free vegetarian snack
Wednesday 16 January
4pm Asana class with Swami Kailasananda: Deepening the pranayama experience
6pm Lecture with Swami Sivadasananda: Inspiration from the life of Swami Sivananda
7pm Bhagavata Saptaha with Sri Venugopal Goswami: The philosophy of love
9pm Free vegetarian snack
Thursday 17 January
4pm Lecture with Swami Kailasananda: Meditation – deepening the awareness of the Self
6pm Lecture with Swami Sivadasananda: Inspiration from the life of Swami Sivananda
7pm Bhagavata Saptaha with Sri Venugopal Goswami: The philosophy of love
9pm Free vegetarian snack
Friday 18 January
4pm Asana class with Swami Sivadasananda: Relaxing your back
6pm Lecture with Swami Kailasananda: Inspiration from the “Bhagavad Gita”: Staying positive in the midst of life challenges
7.30pm Bhagavata Saptaha with Sri Venugopal Goswami: Living in simplicity and harmony
9pm Free vegetarian snack
Saturday 19 January
10.30am Asana class with Swami Jyotirmayananda: Dynamic variations of the classical asanas
12pm Vegetarian lunch
1pm Walk along the Thames
2.30pm Lecture with Swami Durgananda: Where is true freedom?
4pm Asana class with Swami Sivadasananda: Recharging your solar plexus
7.30pm Bhagavata Saptaha with Sri Venugopal Goswami: Rasa Lila, the Divine dance
9pm Free vegetarian snack
Sunday 20 January
10.30am Asana class with Swami Kailasananda: Inspire creativity through asanas
10.30am Trial class: The art of conscious relaxation for beginners
10.30am Children’s class: Let’s play yoga for 7 – 12 year olds
12pm Vegetarian lunch
12.45pm Introductory talk: Creative visualisation, using the power of imagination
1pm Creative workshop: Awaken the inner artist using colourful thread and fabric
2.45pm Saree draping tutorial: A step-by-step guide on how to drape a saree
3.15pm Garba dance steps for beginners: Garba is a traditional dance from Gujarat associated with Holi, the festival of colours
Sunday 20 January (cont’d)
4pm Tea and vegetarian snack: You are welcome to bring a vegetarian dish to share
4pm Asana class with Swami Sivadasananda: From tension to joy
4.30pm Rangoli Crafts: Traditional Indian floor art using colourful designs and patterns
5pm The world in colour: How to create mood with colours and light
6pm Nada Yoga concert: Music for inner harmony with Sri Venugopal Goswami
8pm Free vegetarian snack