Gitananda Yoga Association
of Australia
Deepen your connection to the classical yoga tradition. Gitananda Yoga Association offers a structured path to self-transformation through authentic teachings and a supportive community.
Discover the Living Tradition of Gitananda Yoga.
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The Gitananda Yoga Association of Australia shares the timeless teachings of classical Yoga as preserved in the lineage of Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri, one of the great Yoga masters of the modern era. This step-by-step system of Rishiculture Ashtanga Yoga integrates Asana, Pranayama, and deeper yogic practices to cultivate health, clarity, and spiritual awareness.
Today the tradition continues through the presence and guardianship of Yogacharini Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani and Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani, carrying forward a living lineage of authentic yogic wisdom for modern practitioners.
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Bhavanani,
Ananda Ashram, India
Upcoming Events
Online guest speaker forum with Yogacharini Dhivya Priya Bhavanani
In this session, Yogacharini Dhivya Priya Bhavanani, the next generation of Gitananda careholders, will share an understanding related to her studies in Psychology and Yoga. We look forward to hearing her insights and to see how this fresh perspective and diversity in academic training marries with the ancient tradition of Yoga. Registrations required to receive online link for this session.
Thursday 5th November 2026
1.30pm Puducherry India/ 4pm Perth/6pm Brisbane/ 6.30pm Adelaide/ 7-8.30pm Melb & Syd/ 9pm NZ/
10am London
Southern Retreat
We warmly invite you to join us for the 2027 Southern Retreat, being held from Friday afternoon, September 10th to the afternoon of Sunday 12th, in the beautiful surrounds of Point Lonsdale.
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This retreat offers an opportunity to come together in Sadhana — a time of practice, learning, connection, and community. With a blend of Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Jnana Yoga Kriyas, shared meals, and time to simply be together, we look forward to creating a fruitful and nourishing weekend as a Sangha with a variety of teachers.
More info on the Events page.
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September 10-12, 2027
Point Lonsdale, Victoria, Australia
$220
More to come in 2027...
A number of new offerings are on the way to Gitananda members including monthly recordings of Bhajans with accompanying words, links to Swamiji's teachings, online member catchups/Â Â Q & A session and offerings by the global Gitananda Rishiculture lineage.
More details to come.Â
To see details on the 2028 Ashram trip and what else is coming up, head to the Events page
Join Our Yoga Community
Embark on a journey of self-discovery through the authentic traditions of Gitananda Yoga. From weekly community classes to immersive workshops, find the support you need to advance your practice and connect with a dedicated lineage of teaching.