Sivananda Yoga Teachers' Training Course

Kindly list any ailment or physical or limitations that we should know about. Have you ever suffered from any mental illness or have you been treated for any mental illness? Please explain.

Are you currently using any prescription medicine? Are you taking any recreational drugs? Please name them.

In order to keep a clean and pure atmosphere in the centre, it is essential that you follow the general rules below as well as the daily course schedule.

This course is intensive and requires sound physical and mental health. Please note that it is not possible to participate in the TTC during any phase of pregnancy.

1. Attendance at all classes, lectures, morning and evening meditation sessions is mandatory. If a class or meditation cannot be attended, a written explanation has to be given to the course director. Frequent absence may lead to expulsion from the course.
2. Karma Yoga, selfless service, is part of the course. It is a practical method to rid oneself from egoism and selfishness. We kindly ask each participant to join in Karma Yoga for about one hour daily.
3. A Sivananda centre is not a club or vacation resort. Your conduct – private or public – should enhance the spiritual atmosphere of the centre. Do not waste your prana (vital energy) in fruitless activities.
4. Alcohol, tobacco, meat, fish, eggs and coffee are prohibited on the centre premises. We cannot cater to personal dietary preferences except the yogic-vegetarian meals.
5. Absolutely no drugs. No taking, distributing or dealing in or around the centre. If you learn of others keeping, taking or distributing drugs you are obliged to report this to the course director immediately.
6. Please do not leave the premises between 6pm and 8am without the permission of the course director.
7. Please respect silence after 10.30pm.
8. Rules for conduct in the meditation hall: the atmosphere should be kept especially pure in this place. At least hands, feet and face must be clean. No unnecessary talk. This space is for meditation and prayers.
9. Loud music is not allowed in the centre. All music should be of a spiritual nature.
10. Mobile phones are not allowed in yoga classes, satsangs or lectures.
11. If you have any medical problem, please let us know when you enroll for the course.
12. Please adapt your dress to the centre atmosphere, also during asana classes. Please wear loose clothing with covered shoulders and legs. No revealing tops, no shorts, no short skirts.
13. Books and pictures should be only of spiritual nature.
14. No burning of incense and candles in your room, these are only used in teaching locations.
15. Photography, audio and video during classes, lectures and any other course activities is only permitted with the permission of the course director.
16. The Sivananda Centre is based in a quiet residential area. Please refrain from speaking loudly in the garden or making excessive noise in the outdoor spaces.  

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee includes course fees, examination fee, administrative costs, room and board, two yoga pants and two t-shirts and the course manual. The Kriya kit is not included. Airport transfers are not included.

Booking and Early Bird discount

1. Booking and Deposit

To secure a place in the course, a non-refundable deposit of 30% of the total course fee is required at the time of booking. The booking is confirmed only upon receipt of the deposit.

2. Balance Payment

The remaining balance must be paid in full no later than 30 days before the start of the course (by 3 August 2026). Failure to complete payment by this date may result in the cancellation of the booking and forfeiture of the deposit.

3. Early Bird discount

To qualify for the early bird discount of 10%, please ensure full tuition is received at least three months prior to the course start date. Full payment should have been received by the 5 June 2026.

1. Cancellation by the Participant

All cancellations must be made in writing.
The following cancellation terms apply:

• More than 60 days before the course start date → Full refund of all payments made, minus the deposit
• 30 to 60 days before the course start date → 50% refund of the total course fee
• 14 to 30 days before the course start date → 25% refund of the total course fee
• Less than 14 days before the course start date → No refund

2. Transfers

In place of cancellation, participants may:

• Transfer their place to another person (subject to approval by the Centre)
• Transfer to a future TTC (subject to availability). Administrative fees may apply.
• After the Course Has Begun: Once the course has started, no refunds can be made for any reason, including:
  • Late arrival
  • Early departure
  • Non-attendance

In exceptional circumstances (such as serious illness), requests may be considered at the discretion of the Centre.

In case of early departure: the course manual and uniforms (2 trousers/2 t-Shirts) must be returned before leaving the teaching location.

4. Cancellation by the Centre

In the unlikely event that the course is cancelled by the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre Putney:

• All payments received will be fully refunded, or
• Participants may choose to transfer to a future course

No further liability can be accepted for travel or personal expenses.

5. Travel Insurance

Participants are strongly advised to take out comprehensive travel insurance at the time of booking, to cover:

• Cancellation due to illness or unforeseen circumstances
• Travel delays
• Personal belongings

6. A Note in the Spirit of Yoga

This policy is designed to be fair to both participants and the Centre, reflecting the practical commitments required to organise a residential training of this nature.
We encourage all participants to approach their booking with clarity, commitment, and responsibility, in the spirit of Yoga.

The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres of Europe are dedicated to creating a more conscious and compassionate world. We accomplish that mission by creating a safe and sacred environment. We champion spirituality, ethical behaviour, respect, trust, loyalty, and commitment. As such, we have a responsibility to maintain a safe and sacred space for deeper inner work, in accordance with the teachings of Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnudevananda. Accordingly, the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres of Europe prohibit all staff from engaging in sexually suggestive remarks and gesturing, and unnecessary and offensive touching. You are therefore expected to refrain from directing any such behaviour towards staff, students, or guests. If in spite of the efforts of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres of Europe in this respect, you believe you have been subjected to sexual harassment from outside presenters, staff, guests, or from a swami, you should immediately report the incident to one of the course directors. Corrective action will be undertaken without delay. Complaints made to a course director will be treated confidentially and the alleged violator or any third party will not be advised of the complainant’s identity without the latter’s consent.

Under 18 years

Parental permission is required for all under 18 years of age.