Our Gurus

Swami Sivananda
(1887 - 1963)
"Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate, Realize."

One of the great saints of modern times, Swami Sivananda is the inspiration behind the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers. He is the author of over three hundred books and his teachings, a synthesis of all paths of yoga, continue to enrich the lives of millions around the world.
For more information please refer to www.sivananda.org

Swami Vishnu-devananda
(1927 - 1993)
"Health is wealth, Peace of mind is happiness,
Yoga shows the way."

A world authority on hatha and raja yoga, Swami Vishnu-devananda was sent to the West by his master Swami Sivananda and founded the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers in 1957. He was a tireless campaigner for world peace and author of the now classic Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga and Meditation and Mantras.
 For More information please refer to www.sivananda.org

Acharya Swami Mahadevananda

Foremost disciple of Swami Vishnu-devananda and one of the most senior teachers within the organization, Swami Mahadevananda is Director of the Ashram and Yoga Acharya (spiritual teacher) for the organization's centers and ashrams in Canada and India. He is renowned for his profound knowledge, inspirational teaching and spiritual guidance. For more info please refer to www.sivananda.org