Let Love look at Life
With Swami Durgananda, Yoga Acharya, Swami Sivadasananda, Yoga Acharya and Swami Kailasananda, Yoga Acharya
July 3 - 11, 2026
With Sri Venugopal Goswami, Bhakti Yoga Acharya from Vrindavan, North India. Discourses from the scripture Srimad Bhagavatam – a musical journey towards Love as the ultimate meaning of human life. With live accompaniment of classical raga melodies and rhythms.
Let Love look at Life
Guest of honour: Sri Venugopal Goswami, Bhakti Yoga Acharya from Vrindavan, North India
In a unique style, Sri Venugopal Goswami combines the message of the ancient scripture Srimad Bhagavatam with a melodious interpretation of classical mantra chanting.
The inspiring words of wisdom connect knowledge with devotion. The listeners are taken on a soulful journey towards Love as the ultimate meaning of human life.
Excellent musicians from North India accompany this program with classical raga melodies and rhythms: bamboo flute, oboe (shanai) and tablas.
Sri Venugopal Goswami, Bhakti Yoga Acharya from Vrindavan, North India, is a spiritual teacher in a family tradition of more than 500 years. He is visiting the European Sivananda Centres since 1998. He studied Sanskrit and Indian philosophy in Varanasi and received his musical training from the world-renowned Indian vocalist master Pandit Jasraj.
Language: English with simultaneous French translation
Under the spiritual guidance of Swami Durgananda, Yoga Acharya of the European Sivananda centres
Dynamic yoga classes with Swami Sivadasananda, Yoga Acharya
• Releasing fascia, calming the nervous system
• Stretch your stress away
• Aligned body, aligned mind
Lectures with Swami Kailasananda, Yoga Acharya
Friday, July 10 at 12 p.m.
Science meets sattva: What modern research reveals about the yogic diet
Daily schedule:
- 6am: Satsang (group meditation, kirtan and mantra chanting, short lecture)
- 8am: Yoga class
- 10am: Brunch (lacto vegetarian / sattvic diet)
- 10.45am: One-hour karma yoga (selfless service)
- Noon: One-hour lecture
- 2pm: Yoga class
- 5pm: Let Love look at Life
- 7pm: Diner (lacto vegetarian / sattvic diet)
- 7.45pm: One-hour karma yoga (if not done in the morning)
- 9 – 9.30pm: Satsang (group meditation, kirtan and mantra chanting, short lecture)
This daily schedule can be subject to occasional changes.
Arrival/Departure:
- Check-in: 2pm-8pm, on first day. First event is 4pm yoga class on arrival day
- Check-out: by 11am, on last day. Last event is the one-hour afternoon lecture on departure day
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About the Teachers
Swami Durgananda, Yoga Acharya
Swami Durgananda is the most senior disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda. She has been serving and sharing the teachings of our Masters for 50 years. She has been contributing untiringly to the mission of Swami Vishnudevananda, has founded and kept the European Sivananda centres as thriving places of light and spiritual learning. She has trained a […]
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Swami Sivadasananda, Yoga Acharya
Swami Sivadasananda, senior student of Swami Vishnudevananda, has taught workshops and Teachers’ Training Courses around the world for the past 40 years. He is a dynamic, precise and very knowledgeable instructor. He is the author of the books “Sivananda Beginner’s Guide to Yoga” and “Yoga: Your Home Practice Companion”. He has been teaching the very […]
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Swami Kailasananda, Yoga Acharya
Swami Kailasananda is Yoga Acharya of the ashram and centres of France and England. Long time disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda, she has been teaching in Teachers’ Training Courses and the Sadhana Intensive for many years. She teaches with clarity, enthusiasm and generosity. She is the author of “The Sivananda Book of Meditation”.
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