Sivananda Yoga is a traditional, meditative style of Hatha yoga focusing on preserving health through a holistic approach. It was founded by Swami Sivananda from Rishikesh (India) and his disciple Swami Vishnu who traveled to the West to spread the yogic knowledge.
The Sivananda practice is structured around 12 basic asanas (postures) and integrates deep breathing, relaxation, and deep meditation. It is aimed at improving physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
This class is for everyone who seeks not only the physical benefits of yoga but also a deep mental, spiritual and nervous system reset. By releasing physical and metal tension, the 12 postures of the Sivananda practice liberate vast resources of energy giving one vigor and vitality.
With regular practice, the postures become an exercise in concentration and meditation, and lead to a calmer mind and a significant release of stress.
Class Details
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 11:30am
Location: Rooted Wellness Company, 155 Broadway Rd, Dracut, MA
Instructor: Sylvia (Lakshmi), licensed dietitian, certified nutrition specialist and advanced yoga teacher.
Experience level: All levels welcome
Primary benefits: Physical and mental tension release, nervous system reset, increased vigor and vitality, calmer mind, stress release.
What to bring: Comfortable clothing, water bottle, yoga mat.
Cost: $10 introductory rate.
What to Expect
A traditional, meditative style of Hatha yoga focusing on holistic health.
A structured practice built around 12 basic asanas (postures).
Integration of deep breathing exercises, physical relaxation, and meditation.
An exercise in concentration that leads to a profound reset of the nervous system and mind.
Who It’s For
Anyone seeking both the physical benefits of yoga and a deep spiritual or mental reset.
Individuals looking to release physical and mental tension.
Those who wish to cultivate increased energy, vigor, and vitality through a regular, meditative practice.
Meet Your Host
Sylvia (Lakshmi) is a licensed dietitian, certified nutrition specialist and advanced yoga teacher. She holds a Master's degree in human nutrition and Ayurvedic and Integrative medicine. Sylvia is a 500-hour certified Vinyasa, Core Power and Sivananda yoga teacher. She freqently travels to the Sivananda Ashram in the Bahamas and in Montreal to practice, teach and assist in teacher training courses.
Sylvia is currently working as an integrative health practitioner and lead health coach at EquiLife - a leader in at home functional lab testing and holistic health. In her spare time, Sylvia loves to draw, play music and entertain her four children.