The focus of the Sadhana Intensive is individual self-practice divided into two sessions per day with an emphasis on intense and prolonged pranayama. Students work towards eight hours of hatha yoga per day which is balanced by the study of classical scriptures.The course demands a high level of self-discipline and students are guided according to individual needs.
Students are expected to remain within the ashram premises throughout the course with no free days, no access to telephone or e-mail and a strict sattvic diet (salt, spice, tea and sugar free). The highly controlled environment is vital for this type of practice.The course requires some preparation from the student.
Interested students are advised to prepare by following a regular daily hatha yoga practice and a sattvic lifestyle. Sound physical and mental health is a prerequisite.
The Sadhana Intensive affords a unique opportunity to extend the limits of our capabilities, strengthen our stamina and develop self-confidence with long lasting effects.
An internationally recognized certificate from the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre organization (ISYVC) is awarded on completion of the course.
Curriculum
- Explanation and practice of advanced pranayama, bandhas (locks) and mudras (seals).
- Daily self practice of asana.
- Practice of shat kriyas (cleansing techniques).
- Meditation and chanting.
- Keeping a spiritual diary.
- Mouna (at certain times of the day) to conserve the vital energy
The study of
- Viveka Chudamani by Sankaracharya : A standard text on Vedanta philosophy which describes the practical methods towards realizing the Self and the necessary preparations for it.
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Yogi Swatmarama with commentary by Swami Vishnudevananda : classical text on Hatha Yoga which explains in detail asanas, pranayama, mudras, bandhas and the process of awakening the Kundalini.
- Srimad Bhagavatam by Vyasa Maharishi : Considered one of the most important works on Bhakti Yoga, it contains stories that fill the mind with universal love and open the heart, which is the key to experiencing the deepest levels of Hatha Yoga and for the practice of Bhakti yoga.
- Sadhana Intensive course manual (supplied)
The Sadhana Intensive is a rigorous self-practice program with two daily sessions, emphasizing prolonged pranayama and up to eight hours of Hatha Yoga. It includes scriptural study and requires strict self-discipline, a sattvic diet, and complete immersion within the ashram—no free days or external communication.
Preparation with regular Hatha Yoga and a sattvic lifestyle is advised. The controlled environment supports deep transformation, strengthening stamina, self-confidence, and inner growth.
Graduates receive an internationally recognized certificate from the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre (ISYVC). This course is ideal for dedicated practitioners seeking profound spiritual advancement.
Pre-requisites
A high degree of self-motivation is required for all aspects of the course.
Refund Policy
All registrations for a TTC are done online. Students are requested to fill in the online registration form and make their payment at the same time. The Yoga Camp will then send you more logistical information.
For more information, please contact us at:
yogacampregistrations@sivananda.org or 819-322-3226
Refund Policy
If you wish to cancel your registration before the start of the course, the original payment will be refunded less:
- $150 CAD (more than 3 months from course start date)
- $200 CAD (less than 3 months from course start date)
- If you contact us before the course begins in order to transfer to another teacher training course, a $300 CAD administration fee will be charged. Some restrictions may apply, and this change can only be done once.
Once the course starts:
- If you do not show up and do not contact us, no refund will be issued.
- If you decide to leave during the first three days of the course, we will refund your original payment less an administration fee of $450 CAD.
- No refunds will be issued after the 3rd day of the course.
