All programmes
The Sivananda Ashram welcomes you with a wide variety of programs, designed to support you at every step of your journey. Whether you are seeking a yoga retreat to rejuvenate, a course to explore an aspect of the tradition, or a training to share the teachings in turn, you will find an offering here that aligns with your aspirations. Explore our calendar and discover the experience that calls to you.Yoga Retreat
A Yoga Vacation allows time in the ashram to develop or reconnect with a life style of health, balance and positive vision, which is our true nature. The Ashram is haven of peace for this practice and is just one hour from Paris. You can come alone, with a friend or the whole family. Come […]
Sivananda Yoga Training Course: Sep/ Oct 2026
This four-week course is styled after the ancient Gurukula system in which students live, study, and work with their teachers and fellow students in an ashram. Students will learn to bring health and happiness to others through the ancient teachings of asana, pranayama, meditation, and the study of yoga philosophy.
Face life with strength and vitality
“Health is wealth, peace of mind is happiness, yoga shows the way”, Swami Vishnudevananda. Practise yogic techniques for integral health.
Soothing the body and mind
“Simple living, high thinking”, Swami Sivananda.
A week for your body to regenerate and your mind to find steadiness.
The art of yogic breathing: tune to the rhythm of life
Find more harmony in your life with yogic breathing. These ancient breathing techniques can positively transform your body and mind.
In-depth course: Balancing your hormones with yoga
With Jaya Bharati Patricia Guedj (guest teacher)
This form of yoga combines dynamic Hatha Yoga postures that specifically stimulate certain glands (ovaries, thyroid, pituitary, and adrenal glands) with breathing exercises. These techniques help women stimulate the production of female hormones and feel fulfilled at any age.
All Saints retreat
A long weekend to practise the tools of yoga, helping to develop a positive attitude and an inner balance.
Experience the benefits of regular meditation
It is scientifically proven that meditation has a positive impact on physical and mental health. This course gives you the tools to install a regular practice of meditation.
Sivananda Yoga Training Course: Nov/ Dec 2026
This four-week course is styled after the ancient Gurukula system in which students live, study, and work with their teachers and fellow students in an ashram. Students will learn to bring health and happiness to others through the ancient teachings of asana, pranayama, meditation, and the study of yoga philosophy.
Expand your horizons with positive thinking
Positive thinking is the pillar of our well-being and helps us to overcome obstacles and challenges by changing our approach to life.
Basic asanas in details: develop the right foundation for your yoga practice
Especially suited for newcomers and students who want to refresh their practice.
Improve your body and mind by developing a disciplined yogic lifestyle
Spend a week at the ashram to develop a healthy yogic lifestyle that will give you more vitality and uplift your body and mind.
Develop strength and flexibility in body and mind
This course is particularly suitable for intermediate practitioners who want to take their asana practice to the next level.
The art of yogic breathing: tune to the rhythm of life
Find more harmony in your life with yogic breathing. These ancient breathing techniques can positively transform your body and mind.
Christmas and New Year Retreat 2026
With Swami Kailasananda, Yoga Acharya and the Swamis and teachers of the Ashram
Meditation Retreat
A peaceful start to the new year with daily mantra chanting and conferences on japa and meditation
January Karma Yoga Retreat Long Stay
This is 2 week minimum programme is open specifically for January and allows participants to follow the programming of a Yoga Retreat while at the same time engaging more fully in selfless service of the Ashram (Karma Yoga).
January Yoga Retreat - Long Stay
For those looking for an extended time away, to relax and recharge in the freshness of the new year and winter air. At this time of year the Ashram is charged with a deeply peaceful vibration perfect for inner reflection. Minimum 2 week stay within the month of January.
Face life with strength through inner peace
10% price reduction for full one week retreat
“Health is wealth, peace of mind is happiness, yoga shows the way”, Swami Vishnudevananda. Practise yogic techniques for integral health.
A system for perfect health: The Five points of Yoga part (part 1 of 2)
Find more harmony in your life with yogic breathing. These ancient breathing techniques can positively transform your body and mind.
Sivananda Yoga Training Course: Jan/ Feb 2027
This four-week course is styled after the ancient Gurukula system in which students live, study, and work with their teachers and fellow students in an ashram. Students will learn to bring health and happiness to others through the ancient teachings of asana, pranayama, meditation, and the study of yoga philosophy.
A system for perfect health: The Five points of Yoga part (part 2 of 2)
Find more harmony in your life with yogic breathing. These ancient breathing techniques can positively transform your body and mind.
Positive Stress Management: Adopt the art of relaxation in your life
10% price reduction for full one week retreat
Managing our stress levels responsibly enhances our quality of life and helps us to live a fulfilled life.
Yogic tools for understanding and facing daily life
A yogic perspective to understand and face the challenges of life
Relax and Let Go
A yogic perspective to understand and face the challenges of life
Winter Peace and Solace Retreat
10% price reduction for bookings of 7 nights or more
Each year a small group of guests remark how particularly peaceful this time of year is in the Ashram and how a visit after the excitement of the holidays is exactly what is needed to sooth the body and mind while giving space and time for reflection for the new year. Join us for this unique retreat time.
Boost your vitality: experience the yogic approach to food
Our food choices have a direct impact on our physical health and mental wellbeing. Through proper nutrition, we can boost our energy level and induce clarity and peace of mind.
Academy 2026 - 2027 : Mid-term, February 2026
With the Swamis and teachers of the Ashram
The Practice of Asanas, an in-depth exploration
10% price reduction for full one week retreat
Deepen your physical yoga practice through this course designed for any level of practice. The physical yoga practice, or yoga asanas, increase joint mobility, muscle length and strength while at the same time cultivating a deeper connection with ones mind and breath, leading to a deeper inner connection. Take some time out to practice and go within.
School Holiday Retreat: Relax and Recharge
Make the best of the school holiday time with a relaxing recharging retreat in nature. Topics covered: Energising asana classes with deep relaxation to calm the nervous system Meditation: find inner peace in silence Celebrating the joyful spirit of music through group mantra chanting Making new friends in the Sivananda yoga family and reconnecting with […]
Yoga: The Inner Path
10% price reduction for full one week retreat
It is scientifically proven that meditation has a positive impact on physical and mental health. This course gives you the tools to start, or deepen a regular practice of meditation and mantras.
Easy steps to meditation
Find more harmony in your life with yogic breathing. These ancient breathing techniques can positively transform your body and mind.
Experience the benefits of mantras, the spiritual power of sound
Find more harmony in your life with yogic breathing. These ancient breathing techniques can positively transform your body and mind.
Face life with strength and vitality
10% price reduction for full one week retreat
“Health is wealth, peace of mind is happiness, yoga shows the way”, Swami Vishnudevananda. Practise yogic techniques for integral health.
Radiant health through right living
Radiant health can help us be successful in all aspects of our life, and it can be had through simple yogic lifestyle and practices. Topics covered: Dynamic asana classes with deep relaxation to relax the nervous system How to improve your health through a yogic lifestyle Yogic techniques to increase your vital energy Boost your […]
Sivaratri: The Night of Siva
Sivaratri is an opportunity to tune to the transformative power of nature and Yoga. The Night of the Siva (March 6th) is a special meditation night with continuous recitation of the mantra "Om Namah Sivaya" and Puja (temple ceremonies). The ceremonies (pujas) are practical visualisations to connect to the positive transformative power represented by Siva, […]
Learn to channel the mind, thoughts and emotions
“The thought that you hold, will manifest in your life.”, Swami Sivananda. Learn how to calm and channel the minds and emotions. Topics covered: Dynamic asana classes with deep relaxation to relax the nervous system Transform negative thoughts and emotions with positive thinking The three levels of relaxation Discover the healing power of meditation Nature […]
The art of yogic breathing: tune to the rhythm of life
10% price reduction for full one week retreat
Find more harmony in your life with yogic breathing. These ancient breathing techniques can positively transform your body and mind.
Expand your horizons with positive thinking
10% price reduction for full one week retreat
Positive thinking is the pillar of our well-being and helps us to overcome obstacles and challenges by changing our approach to life.
Mental concentration for success in life
"A contented mind is a continual feast" Learn the functioning of the mind, how to guide it through concentration and meditation, this will bring clarity, joy and happiness. Topics covered: Understanding the mind How to guide the mind efficiently Transforming negative thoughts and emotions Exercises for developing thought power Recommended reading: “Thought Power”, Swami Sivananda. […]
Thought power: A dynamic force for happiness in life
Positive thinking is the pillar of our well-being and helps us to overcome obstacles and challenges by changing our approach to life. Topics covered: Positive thinking: a mental attitude Creative life management Exercises for developing thought power Guided contemplation and visualisation Recommended reading: “Thought Power”, Swami Sivananda. Daily schedule: 6am: Satsang (group meditation, kirtan and […]
Bhakti, the Yoga of joy
Find more harmony in your life with yogic breathing. These ancient breathing techniques can positively transform your body and mind.
Easter retreat
A long weekend to practise the tools of yoga, helping to develop a positive attitude and an inner balance.
Sivananda Yoga Training Course: Apr / May 2027
This four-week course is styled after the ancient Gurukula system in which students live, study, and work with their teachers and fellow students in an ashram. Students will learn to bring health and happiness to others through the ancient teachings of asana, pranayama, meditation, and the study of yoga philosophy.
In-depth course: Mantra – Transform Your Mind, Open Your Heart The ancient practice of sacred sound for modern life
With Swami Kailasananda, Yoga Acharya
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Positive Stress Management: Adopt the art of relaxation in your life
10% price reduction for full one week retreat
Managing our stress levels responsibly enhances our quality of life and helps us to live a fulfilled life.
Yogic tools for understanding and facing daily life
A yogic perspective to understand and face the challenges of life
Relax and Let Go
A yogic perspective to understand and face the challenges of life
Sivananda Yoga Training Course: May 2027
This four-week course is styled after the ancient Gurukula system in which students live, study, and work with their teachers and fellow students in an ashram. Students will learn to bring health and happiness to others through the ancient teachings of asana, pranayama, meditation, and the study of yoga philosophy.
Sivananda Yoga Training Course: July 2027
This four-week course is styled after the ancient Gurukula system in which students live, study, and work with their teachers and fellow students in an ashram. Students will learn to bring health and happiness to others through the ancient teachings of asana, pranayama, meditation, and the study of yoga philosophy.
Sivananda Yoga Training Course: August 2027
This four-week course is styled after the ancient Gurukula system in which students live, study, and work with their teachers and fellow students in an ashram. Students will learn to bring health and happiness to others through the ancient teachings of asana, pranayama, meditation, and the study of yoga philosophy.

































