Hatha Yoga Tip HALASANA - The Plough - All Levels Continuation of the forward bend movement in Shoulder stand/Sarvangasana, amplifying Sarvangasana. Caution: If you have ever experienced disc discomforts or other painful neck conditions, seek advice from your yoga teacher before practicing. Begin either from a lying down position on back, or taking legs over the head from the shoulder stand. From mat: Raise legs and hips in 2 stages. Inhale and raise legs together to 90 degree angle. On next inhalation lift hips and support lower back with hands. With control bring the [...]

Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q 1: If an individual is a Perfect Master, he is capable of functioning on all planes at the same time. He possesses to a remarkable degree the powers of clairvoyance and clairaudience. Can he not read the thoughts of the student before the student has time to utter them, before the student can bring out his questions? Can one who has such powers, even of thought-reading, be regarded as a Master? A: Clairvoyance and clairaudience are not always automatic processes. Unless the Master directs his attention towards someone, he need [...]

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 [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya! Among some higher courses in September a Thought Power 2 course started, with good attendance. We had a successful Open House. Many new visitors came to the Centre to get to know and to experience Yoga. Highlights of the month were the Poojas for Ganesha Chaturthi and Swami Sivananda’s Birthday. The birthday Pooja attracted many students and teachers. The Altar and Murthis were decorated with an abundance of flowers. The energy was strong, elevating and full of [...]

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. Summer in Canada was very on point. But as soon as we entered the first week of September, the Fall swiftly arrived, with rainy days and chilly mornings. As we returned to the off season schedule, guests who came during September had an opportunity to enjoy quiet Ashram life, attending afternoon lectures with Swami Vairagyananda and asana coaching with Santosha. We were grateful to welcome Swami Satyapremanandaji who came [...]