Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya. In early September the Berlin Centre yoga courses and classes continued as usual with a Yoga 1 course starting with a small group of students but 3 more people joined soon after. We celebrated Masters Mahasamadhi with a small Puja which uplifted the energy in the Centre. Dedicated karma yogis supported the Centre in many ways, especially when Swami Annapurnananda was alone, Swami Gokulananda returned from Reith. The weekend was very uplifting, with a Saturday morning class, [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashrams Sivananda Ashram Yoga Camp, Val Morin, Quebec, Canada Om Namah Sivaya. Early September was a quiet. In the evenings we chanted Bhagavad Gita and Lalita Sahasranama. We had a very beautiful celebration for Master’s birthday outside, by Master and Swamiji statues. A beautiful Puja was performed by Swami Vashishtananda, accompanied by many kirtans. Garlands of fresh flowers were placed on the Master’s statue. At the end of Puja, we all could taste delicious prasads prepared by staff and devotees. Ashram staff received a nice group of [...]

Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q 1: Is a realized soul selfish, as they seek emancipation only?
 A:. A saint purifies the whole world. A saint is not selfish. Sankara, Ramanuja and others worked for the entire mankind. Even those saints who live in seclusion or lead an 'Incognito' life, influence the world with their thought-currents. Even novices in the spiritual path does great good to the world by their pure thoughts. These things, the ways and actions of saints and saintly people, cannot be understood by an impure mind. Q 2: 'Kala' is often seen [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine SHEPHERD’S PIE - This is a delicious vegetarian meal, combining high protein lentils with carbohydrate-rich potato topping. Lentils are also rich in iron plus one of the most easiest legumes to digest. Serve with a simple green salad. Serves 4 - 6 Ingredients: 300g green or brown lentils 700ml hot water 25g butter or margarine 1 green pepper, cored and chopped 1 red pepper, cored and chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 sticks of celery, chopped 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper 2 tomatoes, sliced chopped fresh parsley Ingredients [...]

Hatha Yoga Tip SIDE CROW - Parsva Kakasana - Intermediate and Advanced Levels A variation of Kakasana, the Crow Pose is a beautiful Side Crow - Parsva Kakasana. It is also the arm balance, plus a little hand balance. The yogis developed balancing posture like this one instead of using weights to achieve muscle strength. First, come into a squat position. Place both hands flat on the floor, 20in (50 cm) apart, to the right of the legs. Walk both feet to the left. Make sure your feet are 20in (50cm) from the left [...]