The Sivananda Daily Chant - Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas

Every year on November 9, the Sivananda Ashram in Kerala remembers Swami Vishnudevananda, who left his body in 1993. For seven days, the ashram holds the Bhagavata Saptaha with readings and songs about Lord Krishna, whose teachings inspired both Swami Sivananda and his disciple. The celebration ends with a lake puja, where a Krishna deity is immersed in water, followed by a traditional Kerala meal. | Sivananda Dhanwantari Ashram, Kerala

The Five Points of Yoga form the foundation of the Sivananda teachings — a complete approach to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Codified by Swami Vishnudevananda: • Proper Exercise (āsana) • Proper Breathing (prāṇāyāma) • Proper Relaxation (śavāsana) • Proper Diet (sāttvic vegetarian) • Positive Thinking & Meditation (Vedānta and dhyāna) At the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram, Neyyar Dam, these principles guide the daily routine and help students live with awareness and pur