Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q 1:  The senses are generally turned outside. It is said that if they are turned inside, one will be able to attain Mukti. What is meant by turning them inside? A: Now, think of Lord Rama and repeat Ram, Ram. When you mentally repeat Ram, keep a picture of Ram. The senses will be withdrawn. Now the eyes run towards objects and the ears run to various sounds. When you repeat Ram, Ram loudly, the ears hear only Ram, Ram; and they will not run. The inner eye will see [...]

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 February the Yoga Camp had the privilege of a special visit from Swami Shankarananda from the Yoga Vedanta Centre in Rome. He led Satsang and read from Sivananda's Gospel of Divine Life. He taught a delightful yoga class and also concocted some delicious meals with his Italian cuisine touch. His presence brought a tranquil atmosphere at the Ashram. A fervent Puja was offered to [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya! Students were coming back to their routine after the “60 years of Sivananda Yoga in the West” special program: A cooking course on vegetarian winter inspired a good group of students. We also had several seminars and workshops. First we had a day seminar entitled “Body and Mind in harmony”. Students were happy to spend a full day in the centre and dive deeper into the practice. Then there was a very successful preparation day for [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine TOFU QUICHE Tasty served on its own or suitable for festive occasions, entertaining and appeals to many tastes.  Can be served hot or cold with a salad or vegetables or variety of accompaniments. Pastry Dough: 1 and ⅔ cups whole wheat flour ¼ cup corn oil 1 tablespoon sesame seeds About 6 tablespoons chilled sparkling mineral water Filling: 2 tablespoons oil 12 ounces thinly sliced seasonal vegetables ⅔ cup thinly sliced zucchini 9 ½ ounces firm tofu 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons tamari 1 to 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast [...]

Hatha Yoga INCLINED PLANE with an added leg and arm variation. Use as a counter pose after forward bend. Sit with legs outstretched in front, feet together, yet relaxed. Place hands behind you about a foot away on the mat with straight arms. Push your chest forward and drop your head back. Inhale, lifting up hips as high as you can while pushing your feet into the floor. Hold your breath in the pose and then lower the hips back to the mat with an exhalation. Repeat the pose twice more if desired. With [...]