Hatha Yoga MATSYASANA - FISH - a variation An easier variation than the lotus fish, a cross legged fish adds a deep thigh stretch while the legs are in cross legged position. Begin by lying on the back and crossing the legs, catching hold of the feet. Then ease the crossed legs with knees to the mat. When inhaling push up onto the elbows and lift the hips. Keep holding the feet. Bring knees as close to the floor as possible. Then lift the chest and lightly rest the top of the head on [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine TOFU CARROT MOUSSE Here is protein and vegetables in a mousse! Tofu is extremely high in protein, iron, calcium and phosphorus. Firm tofu is versatile as in this recipe where it is blended with cooked vegetables. Serve with steamed new potatoes and a crisp salad. Serves 6. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 -3 carrots sliced 1 small rutabaga or 1 parsnip, roughly chopped 1⁄2 cup water 1 to 2 tablespoons tamari 9 ounces firm tofu Toasted sesame seeds or chopped fresh parsley to garnish (optional) Preparation: 1. Heat oven to 400 [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya! We started 2019 in meditation with a good group of students who joined for the New Year’s Eve Satsang. The Centre was then prepared for the special program. We welcomed Swami Durgananda and Swami Sivadasananda together with Guest of Honour, Sri Venugopal Goswami and his musicians from India. Many students and teachers joined for the first day of the Yoga Festival Week. There were Asana classes, lectures and Bhagavatam recitations. All was very well received. Staff, [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashrams Sivananda Ashram Yoga Camp, Sivananda Headquarters, Val Morin, Quebec, Canada Om Namah Sivaya, Greetings from the Headquarters. At Yoga Camp, the eve of the New Year started with best wishes to all then chanting of the liberation mantra, Tryambakam. We then started a new year with a week workshop on meditation and positive thinking with Narayani from Montreal. Based on her experience and the teaching of the Gurus she shared with us different technique to help to calm the mind and improve the concentration to attain [...]

Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q 1: How to make the mind subtle and pure? A: Do Japa. Do selfless service. Pray to God from the bottom of your heart (Antarika). Have Satsang. Meditate. Read the Gita and the Upanishads. Live alone. Live in seclusion for six months. Take Sattvic food. Give up meat, fish, eggs, liquors, chillies, oil, black sugar, onions and garlic. Q 2: What are the 'Sastras' - the age-old rigid principles of ancient Hindu religious scriptures? Have these principles not become time-barred due to the fast-changing conditions? I don't think any rigid [...]