Sivananda yoga, after teachings ofSwami Sivananda, is a non-proprietary form ofhatha yogain which the training focuses on preserving the health and wellness of the practitioner. Sivananda Yoga teachers are all graduates of theSivananda Yoga Teacher Training Course,[3]and students widely range in age and degrees of ability. UnlikeAshtanga vinyasayoga's more athletic program involvingBandhas, Sivananda training revolves around frequent relaxation, and emphasizes full, yogic breathing.Contents 1Method 2Classes 3Further reading 4See also 5References 6External linksMethodThe Sivananda training system aims to retain the vitality of the body and decrease chance of disease, by simply and naturally cultivating the body. The system philosophies are summarized in 5 principles.[4] Proper exercise:Asanas[5] Proper breathing:Pranayama[6] Proper relaxation:Savasana[7] Proper diet:Vegetarian. A yogic diet is encouraged, limited tosattvic foods, void ofrajasic foodsas well astamasic foods Positive thinking andmeditation:VedantaandDhyana[8]ClassesA session of training typically starts with every practitioner resting inSavasana, and begin with Kapalabhati and Anuloma Viloma, preceding rounds ofSrya namaskra, before the standard program of the 12 basic asanas. A session averages 90 minutes, and the traditional program may be followed flexibly by the instructor, allowing for some variation.