LIST OF COURSES & SCHEDULES:

Daily Classes: Three-Month Yoga Fundamentals, Yoga Sadhana Level 1, Yoga Sadhana Level 2, Yoga Class in Kannada

APR- JUN Schedule

DATES: 1ST APR– 27TH JUN 2025

(REGISTRATIONS CLOSED ON 10TH APR.  NEXT SESSION STARTS IN JUL 2025)

1. YOGA FUNDAMENTALS (FOR BEGINNERS)

Yoga Fundamentals teaches the essential practices and principles of yoga to those who are at the beginning of their yogic journey or have not received training in the Satyananda Yoga tradition. It is advised to go through this program at least twice to

strengthen your foundation.

Four batches of the same class is held at different times of the day, five days a week (Mon–Fri). Each class is for one hour, with the first class at 6 am. Some of the classes are held offline at the ashram and some online. However, it is our endeavour to hold

at least some classes in the month or the week at the ashram for every batch, so participants are able to benefit from the positive energy present here.

In the Apr-Jun schedule, the 6 am and the 6 pm classes will be held at the ashram premises daily. The 11 am classes will be held online. All classes will be streamed online.

Schedule:

Early Morning Batch: 6.00–7.00 am (IST), Mon–Fri (Offline + Online) 

Mid-morning Batch: 11.00 am–12:00 Noon (IST), Mon - Fri (Online only) 

Evening Batch: 6.00–7.00 pm (IST), Mon–Fri (Offline + Online)

2. YOGA SADHANA LEVEL 1 (BEYOND FUNDAMENTALS)

Yoga Sadhana Level 1 classes are aimed at yoga practitioners who have completed the Fundamentals course and wish to continue their sadhana under guidance to deepen their experience and understanding. It is advised to go through this program for at least one year to develop a good understanding of the practices and principles. 

The schedule is as follows: three batches of the same class during the day, held Mon–Fri, each of one hour. In the Apr–Jun schedule, the 6.00 am class will be held in the ashram premises. The 11 am mid-morning class and 6.00 pm evening class will be held online only. All classes will be streamed online.

Schedule:

Early Morning Batch: 6.00–7.00 am (IST), Mon–Fri (Offline daily + Online) 

Mid-morning Batch: 11.00 am–12:00 PM (IST), Mon–Fri (Online only) 

Evening Batch: 6.00–7.00 pm (IST), Mon–Fri (Online only)

AIMS OF YOGA FUNDAMENTALS & YOGA SADHANA LEVEL 1 PROGRAMS

• Overcoming physical blocks and developing physical resilience and wellbeing. 

• Balance, expansion and upliftment of prana, the vital energy.

• Developing the ability to recognize thoughts and emotions and consciously channel them towards the positive.

• Developing the ability to apply wisdom.

• Developing the ability to apply the principles of karma yoga and yogic awareness in daily life.

3. YOGA SADHANA LEVEL 2 (DEEPENING THE EXPERIENCE)

Yoga Sadhana Level 2 has been created for those who have participated for one year in the Yoga Sadhana Level 1 program.

It intends to take one deeper into the various aspects that yoga sadhana covers: the body, the breath, the prana, the mind, the emotions, the lifestyle. The aim is to sharpen and widen one’s experience and understanding so there is greater vitality at all levels and one’s potential as a complete human being unfolds.

In Apr-Jun, this program will be conducted only in the morning three days in a week, with each class of 1.5 hours duration from 6 to 7.30 am. 

Schedule:

6.00–7.30 am (IST); Mon, Wed, Fri (Online only)

4. YOGA CLASS IN KANNADA

During Apr-Jun, the Kannada class will be held thrice a week at the ashram from 11 am to 12.15 pm. Homemakers in particular may find it convenient to join this class after finishing their morning chores. The class combines the principles of Fundamentals and Sadhana.

Schedule:

11 am–12.15 pm (IST); Mon, Wed, Fri (Offline + Online)

ALL PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE PRACTICES OF:

• Mantra

• Asana

• Pranayama

• Mudra

• Pratyahara

• Dharana

• Yogic lifestyle

• Discussions on these subjects from time to time.

All classes are taught in English except the ones specifically mentioned in Kannada.

If you wish to participate offline at the ashram premises, please go through the information carefully regarding the schedule of offline classes, and inform accordingly while registering.

All classes are simultaneously streamed online via Zoom.