Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles
About
This yoga center offers traditional Sivananda yoga practice in a peaceful, retreat-like setting. Under the guidance of experienced spiritual teachers including Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Sivasankariananda, and Swami Dharmananda, the center provides yoga classes, meditation sessions, and satsang gatherings. Members experience a well-balanced schedule that includes yoga, meditation, chanting, and educational programs such as workshops on topics like the neuroscience of chronic pain. The facility functions as both a daily practice center and a residential retreat, with amenities including Ayurvedic treatments, a massage room, healthy meals, cooking classes, and beautiful outdoor spaces for walking and reflection. The environment is consistently described as clean, peaceful, and exuding positive energy that helps regulate the nervous system and promote inner calm. The community is welcoming and supportive, with staff and teachers treating visitors with gentleness and respect, creating an atmosphere where both beginners and experienced practitioners can deepen their practice. Many participants find the combination of traditional yoga instruction, meditation techniques, and community connection to be transformative for both physical wellbeing and spiritual growth.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently describe this center as a healing sanctuary that provides true rest and rejuvenation. They praise the traditional Sivananda yoga classes, the peaceful ashram environment, and the warm, welcoming community led by kind swamis. Specific highlights mentioned include the meaningful meditation sessions, the energy created during satsang gatherings, the delicious healthy food, and educational workshops like the Basic Neuroscience of Chronic Pain session. Reviewers emphasize leaving feeling refreshed, inspired, and having learned practical techniques to incorporate into daily routines, with many planning return visits to experience more of the diverse programs offered.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Mirka Stechly
2 months ago
We spent five days on retreat at Sivananda Yoga Center, and it was a meaningful experience for both my husband and me. The days were well balanced with yoga and meditation. Very welcoming community. New Year’s Eve was especially memorable—quiet, intentional, and a wonderful way to begin the year. One highlight was my husband’s meditation session using an EEG device. He had never seen that level of progress before, which made the experience particularly impactful. We left refreshed, having learned a great deal, and we hope to carry daily meditation and yoga into our routine. We recommend this Sivananda to others seeking focused practice and community.
S P
5 months ago
This place heals your soul. I am very grateful to have met so many beautiful people here and to have had the opportunity to participate in the programs/workshops they offer. My personal fav was the 'Basic Neuroscience of Chronic Pain' workshop. If you are in LA, be sure to visit and experience it yourself.
Jacqueline Limon
3 years ago
I recently spent a weekend here. It was just what I needed to recharge and reset. The ashram is beautiful, peaceful, and every part of the house exudes peace and love. Both swamis were kind and welcoming. The yoga classes are traditional Sivananda. I loved them. I enjoyed each morning where attendees would meditate together at sat sang and then we would chant. The energy created in the satsang regulated my nervous system each time. If you want a weekend of true rest, come to the la ashram!
Yael Melamed
6 months ago
This place is a true healing sanctuary. The food is delicious and healthy. The yoga Is fantastic. The house is a beautiful Madison with deep character. The aryuvedic Treatments are so relaxing and good. And the staff is so warm and welcoming. It’s a wonderful place for a retreat, a yoga class, to share a meal with community, or to expand your soul with diverse educational programs. There is something for everyone here. I always leave feeling refreshed and inspired!
APR APR
a year ago
I have spent almost a week in Sivananda Yoga Retreat, LA. Beautiful place and felt the peace in every inch of the retreat. Swamiji and the staff are very friendly and they treated me so preciously and very gentle and respectful. The yoga classes were very well taught. They have one on one sessions and also they have a massage room. Interiors and exteriors are super clean all the time. Plenty of space to take walk in the backyard and just beautiful trees and plants which were well maintained. The food was delicious and the kitchen was very welcoming. I was able to attend cooking class which was great. I highly recommend this retreat if one wants to recharge, relax and experience the inner peace. Fell in love with the place and people. Looking forward to go again and attend the various events. Great people, great vibes, great ambience, everything was super amazing. ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for everything Swamiji and the staff. 🙏🙏
Contact
3741 W 27th St, Los Angeles, CA 90018, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:00 – 7:30 AM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
groupCoaches & Instructors
Swami Sitaramananda
Spiritual Acharya
Senior disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda, nominated Acharya in 1989
Acharya of US West Coast Centers and Ashrams as well as Asia. Director of Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm for over 20 years, teaches international Teachers Training Courses.
Swami Sivasankariananda
Director, LA Center
Certified yoga therapist, took sannyas in 2017
Director of the Los Angeles Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center. Completed TTC in 1997 and ATTC in 2008. Fond of Bhakti Yoga practices.
Swami Dharmananda
Yoga Farm Manager
Took sannyas vows in 2013
Assistant director of the Yoga Farm, in charge of karma yoga program. Faculty of Sivananda Institute of Health & Yoga, teaches Yoga Philosophy and Meditation.