Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q 1: I know fully well that it is no use living in this false World. Everywhere I find misery alone. I intend to enter into the life of a Sannyasin, but I do not know where to find out a Guru. Kindly let me know what I have to do to become a Sannyasin. A: The World is a manifestation of the Lord. The World is the best teacher for you. You should not hate the World, but you should detach from the worldly life. The World cannot stand in [...]

Hatha Yoga DHANURASANA - BOW - Advanced variations ONE-HANDED BOW ADVANCED VARIATION: 1. Lie on abdomen and while supporting yourself with an outstretched left arm in front, catch hold of your right foot just below the big toe. The left foot remains outstretched. 2. On an inhalation, pull your right foot closer to your shoulder. Push up the chest higher and increase the back bend, while looking straight ahead. Straighten the left arm further to maintain balance on the mat. 3. When the right foot is close to the right shoulder, lift your right [...]

Gurugram May 2015 | Preface Blessed Self, Om Namah Sivaya By the grace of Swamiji we are extremely happy to let you know that new temple construction in Uttarkashi was completed. The installation ceremonies are scheduled for 2nd and 3rd of May 2015. This temple is one of the unique South Indian architectural marvels and a first of its kind for Lord Siva in the Himalayan region. We are also happy to inform you that there was a ground breaking ceremony conducted in our Bahamas Ashram, in anticipation of the upcoming construction of a new [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine BORSCHT – A soup originating from Eastern Europe, using beets and other vegetables. It is warming and satisfying in winter and can be served cold in summer. The color of the soup is bright jewel red, nature’s way of emphasizing the nutrient power of beets for the blood. Beets contain a compound called betaine which have good vascular properties, thereby reducing chances of clotting and plaque build up in the arteries. Beet fibre content is also good for heart health. They contain B complex vitamins in the root and potassium and other [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya. The spiritual highlight during the Easter weekend was the Puja for Hanuman Jayanti on Saturday evening which uplifted the energy in the Centre. Swami Gokulananda and Amba went to Reith for the Easter retreat, Swami Annapurnananda and Surya stayed back in Berlin to serve all the students who did not leave the city for Easter holidays. A well visited headstand workshop and a Mantra workshop with an inspired group were the other weekend programs this month. On [...]

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 the beginning of April the Yoga Camp was inspired to host the EBM. We prepared the Ashram for the arrival of Swami Durgananda, Swami Sivadasananda, Swami Kailasananda, Srinivasan, Prahlad, Swami Sitaramananda, Swami Jnaneshwarianana, Swami Narayananda, Swami Keshavananda, Swami Annapurnananda and Mahadev Chaitanya. First to arrive was Swami Kailasananda, who gave a workshop for the guests and staff on the 'Power of Sound' and led Satsang in the [...]