Advanced Hatha Yoga Intensives
Sivananda Yoga Vidya Peetham
Pricing Guide
14-Day Advanced Hatha & Kriya Course (Double Occupancy)
Training & Curriculum
- Advanced Asana: Daily 2-3 hour morning sessions focusing on longer holding times, inversions, and backbends led by senior teachers.
- Shat Kriyas: Practical instruction on cleansing techniques including use of the provided Kriya Kit (Neti pot, catheter, Vastra Dhauti cloth).
- Theory & Philosophy: Daily Satsang and Vedanta lectures (1.5 to 2 hours) with introduction to advanced breathing ratios.
Accommodation & Meals
- Stay (14 Nights): Twin-sharing room in Ashram Kutir with simple beds, hard mattresses, and basic bathroom facilities (bucket bath).
- Sattvic Diet: Two large buffet-style meals (10:00 AM Brunch, 6:00 PM Dinner) daily. No onion, garlic, or caffeine. Includes afternoon herbal tea.
- Uniforms: Two sets of Ashram wear provided (Yellow T-shirts and White pants).
Materials
- Study Kit: Spiral-bound course manual and photocopied scripture handouts.
- Hygiene Tools: Personal set of Kriya tools (Tube, Pot) included for sanitary reasons.
28-Day Hatha Yoga Sadhana Intensive (Double Occupancy)
High-Intensity Practice
- Daily Schedule: Up to 9 hours of practice daily across 3 sessions, focusing on extended Asana holds and prolonged Pranayama (up to 120 rounds).
- Seclusion Protocol: Mandatory digital detox with surrender of mobile phones and electronics for the full duration.
- Safety Monitoring: Close supervision during intense energy work and Kundalini practices.
Specialized Diet & Living
- Strict Dietary Regime: Food is completely salt-free, sugar-free, and spice-free. Diet relies heavily on milk, ghee, wheat, and rice to support nerve function during intense practice.
- Accommodation (28 Nights): Double-sharing room with spartan amenities to encourage detachment. Hot water availability is limited to mornings.
Certification & Essentials
- Course Materials: Includes a copy of Hatha Yoga Pradipika and 2 sets of Ashram uniforms.
- Certification: Official Sivananda Yoga Vidya Peetham certificate awarded upon successful completion of the full seclusion period.
About Advanced Hatha Yoga Intensives
I guide advanced yoga students who have already done their Sivananda Yoga Teachers Training (200-hour YTTC) and are looking to go deeper into the real sadhana side of practice. My approach is straight from the teachings passed down by my Guru, Swami Vishnudevananda, so nothing fancy or modern - just traditional, tough, and honest.
What to Expect
- Two main paths: Hatha Yoga Sadhana Intensive (HYSI) and Advanced Hatha Yoga Course.
- HYSI: Up to 9 hours a day of serious Hatha Yoga and advanced pranayama course work, with time for yoga scriptures too. It's proper hard - not for everyone, but it will break down your limits.
- Advanced Course: 2 weeks of sharpening advanced asanas, learning classic kriyas, and digging into yoga philosophy.
- Both happen inside a yoga ashram immersion setup, so you'll be cut off from phones, emails, even tea or sugar. Simple sattvic food, no outside distractions - just full-on practice.
- The schedule is relentless - there are no breaks, just continuous practice.
Who This Is For
- You need strong discipline, good health, and real motivation for self-transformation.
- The ashram environment is strict, so be ready for digital detox and total seclusion.
If you’re feeling the itch to go all in, start prepping with daily practice and a clean lifestyle. This isn’t about showing off - it’s about breaking past what you think you know. If you’re ready, I’ll meet you there.
Meet your Expert
Govindananda Saraswati
27 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hari Om. We’re Sivananda Yoga Vidya Peetham, started by Swami Govindananda after years with his Guru at Sivananda Ashram, Kerala. Used to be in the world of Physics and Education, but spiritual life pulled stronger. Since ’87, it’s been all about sharing yoga and Vedanta—sometimes with jokes, always with clarity. Our joy is seeing folks find their own inner spark, not just follow instructions. Amboli hills, good vibes, living truth.
My Work
Traditional Yoga Courses & Retreats - We run Amboli yoga retreats, teacher trainings (YTTC-1, YTTC-2), and Hatha Yoga Sadhana Intensive.
Deep Dive Philosophy Sessions - Join us for Vedanta philosophy immersion, Upanishads, Yoga Sutras, plus Mudra and Chakra workshops.
Sivananda Lineage Approach - We stick to five yoga principles - asana, pranayama, vegetarian food, meditation, and positive thinking.
Everyone’s Welcome - Beginner or advanced, you just need sincere interest. No fancy poses needed, just commitment.
Ashram Life Experience - Life here means discipline, sattvic meals, nature walks, and real connection—sometimes tough, always real.