The Gift of Yoga: Experience Sivananda Yoga
Course Content
Course Description:
Step onto the mat and experience the essence of classical Sivananda Yoga in this guided practice with Swami Paramananda, a senior teacher rooted in the traditional lineage.
This class offers a complete session — including breathing exercises (pranayama), a guided sequence of foundational postures (asanas), and deep relaxation — all from the comfort of your home.
Whether you’re exploring yoga for the first time or considering a deeper dive like our Yoga Teacher Training Course, this class is a powerful way to:
- Experience the core structure and rhythm of a traditional class
- Get to know the teaching style of one of our respected swamis
- Feel into the inner stillness and clarity that this lineage emphasizes
It might just be the inspiration — or confirmation — you’ve been waiting for.
Requirements and Recommendations:
- No experience necessary. This program is open to beginners as well as advanced practitioners.
- Viewing Device: Desktop or laptop computer will provide the best experience, although you can also connect via a tablet or smartphone.
- Internet connection: High-speed broadband wired or wireless is best.

Swami Paramananda
Swami Paramananda is a monk and senior teacher of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers. Swami Paramananda joined the Sivananda organization in 2006 and was initiated into Sannyasa (monasticism) in 2016.
A long-time practitioner of yoga, meditation and philosophical studies, he regularly teaches in the Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Courses as well as the Advanced Yoga Teachers’ Training Courses. He also teaches online courses and guides students from around the world in their practice and study.
Swami Paramananda is a much-loved, inspiring, and gifted teacher.
