On 12th and 13th April 2025 Swamiji has kindly consented to directly conduct an Experiential Satyananda Yoga Program , to give people of Chennai an opportunity to directly connect with the source of YOGA!
Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati is the spiritual successor of Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati. The new vision given by Swamiji is “Live Yoga Moment to Moment”.
Guidelines for participating in Experiential Satyananda Yoga Program
Residents of Chennai only can participate in the retreat. This is not a residential program, disciples from other cities need not apply.
The two day experiential program will give the registered participants an opportunity to learn directly from one of the most revered Yoga Parampara in the world today.
The purpose of this program is to give participants, a connection with the original teachings of Yoga Vidya to experience the creative and positive aspects, which are at the foundation of ones personality!
The participants who wish to apply need not have any prior experience of Yoga! If some exposure is already there or even if you are an experienced Yoga practitioner, the two day guided Experiential Satyananda Yoga Program will be of immense and immeasurable value to every participant.
If you wish to participate in the two day Experiential Satyananda Yoga Program, fill in the Registration form given below. Kindly read through the guidelines that you are expected to follow throughout the program. If you are not in a position to fulfil these expectations, please do not apply for participation in this program!
Residents of the respective city only can participate in the program. This is not a residential program, disciples from other cities need not apply. The purpose of these programs are for new and fresh aspirants of the City to get an opportunity to connect with the source of Yoga Vidya. Since the number of seats in each venue is limited, people from the rest of India will not be given admission to the program.
Date of Program : 12th & 13th April 2025
Timing : 6am to 6pm on both days
Venue : A prominent venue is being booked in Chennai. Details of venue will be shared with registered participants.
Chennai program is being coordinated by Sannyasi Krishnayogam. If you wish to register yourself for the Chennai program, kindly get in touch with
Satyam Yoga Trust : 9884398439
Participation Guidelines:
- Healthy adults above 18 only will be accepted for participation.
- Participants will have to attend the program for the full time on both the days. Partial participation for selected sessions is not possible. Only if one can attend the program fully on both days, you should apply!
- During the program, inside the program venue and during Lunch or refreshment times, mobile phone usage is prohibited.
- Videography or photography of the event or in the venue is prohibited. Anyone seen using their mobile for capturing photo or video in the program venue or dining hall will be asked to leave the venue.
- Seating arrangement will be guided by the team of Sevaks on a first come first basis. For most part of the program for doing all asanas, pranayama , yoga nidra and relaxation you will be expected to sit on the floor. Few chairs alone will be available.
- Persons who are fit to sit on floor for all practice sessions alone should apply. Please understand that chairs will not be available for all the participants in the venue.
- If you have any health issues, consulting with a medical professional , consuming medicines and would need any special assistance or care, please do not apply, because we will not be able to provide any medical assistance or any special arrangement during the program.
- Experiential Satyananda Yoga Program is not a therapy program or a health management yoga program. There will be no guidance provided for health management or for therapy!
- Right of admission to the program and in the venue is reserved by the organizers.
- Simple, light and sattvic breakfast and lunch will be offered to all registered participants. However no special arrangement, like beverage or hot water facility will be possible.
- We are not charging any fee for conducting the program. If you wish to make a contribution voluntarily for the arrangement of the program you should contact the organizers and they will provide you with necessary details.
- If you wish to offer a Guru Dakshina to Swamiji or donate to Ashram, only cheque payment will be accepted. Facility will be made available to make online payment to Ashram account in case you want to send the amount to ashram online. Cash donations will not be accepted.
- Participants who apply for the program will receive a confirmation from Satyananda Yoga Centre. The registration confirmation has to be shown at the program venue, along with Aadhar Card verification. People with confirmation from Satyananda Yoga Centre alone will be allowed into the venue. Strict adherence to guidelines will be expected from participants. Rights of admission Reserved.
Satyananda Yoga in Chennai & Tamilnadu
Sri Swami Satyananda came to Chennai and travelled to several parts of Tamilnadu for the first time in 1981. Swami Shivaroopananda Saraswati , Paramahamsa Swami Dharma Keerthi Saraswati and Dr.Swatantra Devi were instrumental in inviting Sri Swamiji to Tamlinadu and also to few places in Kerala.
Sri Swamiji sent Swami Gambhirananda Saraswati to continue the contributions to the Southern states. Swami Vajrapani Saraswati also joined the seva initiatives and formed Shiv Darshan Yoga Vidyalaya in Chennai and later established an ashram in Tiruvannamalai
Sannyasi Krishna Yogam is a disciple of Sri Swami Satyananda for over the last forty five years. Sannyasi Krishnayogam has taught in several states across the whole nation in these four decaders. He has established Satyam Yoga Trust and Satyananda Yoga Centre. Teachers trained by him are offering Satyananda Yoga courses in several locations in Chennai.
Sannyasi Shiva Rishi attended a Teachers Training program in Shiv Darshan Yoga Vidyalaya, in the year 2000 and since then has been a disciple of Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati. He founded Satyananda Yoga Centre in Chennai and has been sharing the Yoga Vidya across the state of Tamilnadu and in many parts of India.
Sannyasi Krishnayogam
Satyam Yoga Trust established by Sannyasi Krishna Yogam, draws inspiration from the Guru Parampara. The Satyananda Yoga lineage is – Swami Sivananda Saraswati, Swami Satyananda Saraswati and Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati. Satyananda Yoga tradition follows the Dashnami Sannyasa Tradition established by Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya.
A disciple of Swami Satyananda Saraswati and initiated into Karma Sannyasa by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati, Sannyasi Krishnayogam has been involved in spreading Satyananda Yoga across the country for the past 4 decades. He started Satyananda yoga centers in Odisha, Telangana, Kerala and Tamilnadu. He has also established three centers in Chennai and an Ashram near Pondicherry, thereby moulding thousands of people to adopt yoga as their life style. His specialization is in Yogic Lifestyle Training and Corporate Stress Management.
