Parampara
Sivananda Yoga Parampara
Founded by Swami Sivananda Saraswati (1887–1963) at the Divine Life Society, Rishikesh. Emphasises the synthesis of Karma, Bhakti, Jnana, and Raja yogas — 'Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate, Realise.' Notable students include Swami Vishnudevananda, Swami Chidananda, and Swami Krishnananda.
Founder: Swami Sivananda Saraswati (1887–1963)
Founded: 1887
Seat: Rishikesh
Known for
Integral YogaAshram lifeKarma YogaBhagavad Gita commentary
As a recognised parampara within NOSTOPS — India's Teacher-First Yoga Cooperative — this lineage is stewarded as a living Guru–Shishya tradition, with knowledge transmitted directly from teacher to student.