Online Seminar Series with Swami Sivamurti Saraswati
2026 Dates:
25 January · 29 March · 19 April · 3 May
Time: 11:00 – 13:30
First Session:
Sunday, 25 January 2026
About the Seminar Series
All of existence is sustained by a foundational pranic field that permeates everything—known as universal prana, or life force. Similar concepts appear across cultures: in Greek it is pneuma, in Latin anima, in Sufism ruh, and in Chinese tradition qi.
In yogic philosophy, all forms of existence possess prana. However, not all express the same configuration of the pancha pranas—the five vital energies present in humans, animals, plants, and even minerals.
In humans, the pancha pranas, also known as the pancha vayus (the five vital winds), offer a holistic framework that integrates health, body, and mind, emphasising their deep interconnectedness. Rooted in ancient yogic wisdom, these five pranas—prana, apana, samana, udana, and vyana—go beyond the physical body to encompass the subtle energies that sustain life. Each governs specific physiological, emotional, and mental functions, and together they create a dynamic equilibrium essential for overall wellbeing.
Through practices such as yoga, pranayama (breathwork), and meditation, participants will learn how to understand and balance the pancha pranas, promoting vitality, emotional stability, and mental clarity. This integrated system encourages awareness of the reciprocal relationship between physical health and mental states, offering a comprehensive and time-tested path to wellness.
For this reason, the pancha pranas serve as a timeless guide for cultivating a balanced, resilient, and vibrant life.
On Prana
“Prana is not merely a philosophical concept; it is in every sense a physical substance. Just as radioactive or electromagnetic waves exist even though we can’t see them, in the same way, within this physical body there are pranic waves and a pranic field.
Each of us has a certain quantity of prana in the body, which we utilise throughout our daily activities. When prana diminishes, illness arises; when prana is abundant, the body functions in perfect health. With excess prana, it can even be transmitted to others for healing or magnetism.”
— Swami Satyananda Saraswati
(Source: Yoga Magazine, 1982)
About Swami Sivamurti Saraswati
Swami Sivamurti Saraswati, Yoga Acharya (Master) and founder of Satyanandashram Hellas, was born and raised in Australia. In 1975 she travelled to India, where she met her guru, the great spiritual luminary Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati, and became his disciple. She was initiated into the Dashnami Order of Sannyasa after extensive training in the various branches of yoga and the Sannyasa tradition.
In 1976, following her guru’s mandate, she brought the teachings of Satyananda Yoga to Greece. Since then, she has been dedicated to safeguarding the integrity, authenticity, and high standards of Satyananda Yoga teaching in the country. In 2004, she was appointed a permanent guardian of the Satyananda Yoga Academy of Europe (SYAE) and is a member of its Governing Body.
With decades of experience and extensive travel worldwide, Swami Sivamurti Saraswati is deeply respected and loved. She has a natural ability to communicate profound wisdom with simplicity, touching the hearts of all who meet her.
Course Details
Teachers
Senior teachers with over 30 years of experience in the Satyananda System of Yoga
Language
The seminar will be conducted in English and Greek and will include theoretical discourses, workshops, and yogic practices.
Pre-entry Requirements
The seminar is open to everyone.
Contribution
There is a contribution to the program.
How to Apply
Closing date for applications: 20 January 2026
Please apply well in advance, as places are limited and may be filled before the closing date.
For more information, please contact the ashram through the following email: info@satyanandayoga.gr