Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q 1:  If escape from this world be the goal, where is the incentive for social work? A: Escape from the world is not the goal, but freedom from worldliness is what is desired. Social work has got its own valuable part in life until a certain stage, though after a time it is transcended by a higher consciousness. The value of social work, however, is purely subjective. It is not that one makes himself a great reformer or a saviour of mankind, but that he offers his ego as a [...]

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. Early December was the 4th and last week of the TTC. With the Grace of the Masters it all went very well. Guests, students, teachers, assistants, and supporting staff all enjoyed the energy of the Camp that grew to feel like home to many. The TTCs had their mantra initiation, which most had taken, while the rest of the Camp guests and staff went on a silent walk [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya! We had a good month. Courses and classes were running well, and like every month several higher courses started. We offered many workshops, as a full day with TTC preparation seminar. We were preparing for the Christmas party, decorating, shopping, packing the Christmas presents and planning the meal, with a large team of Karma. It was a party full of love and joy, the Christmas message was well received. Almost all of the active Centre teachers [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine SAVORY CHEESE MUFFINS - Makes 12 large muffins. Ingredients: 1¾ cups grated vegetarian cheese 2 teaspoons dried oregano 5 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup grated carrots ¾ cup finely chopped zucchini, or ⅔ cup finely chopped green bell pepper Scant ½ cup canned corn kernels 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper 2¼ cups soy milk or buttermilk 1 cup oil Preparation: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Set aside ½ cup grated cheese and 1 tsp oregano. Combine all the rest of ingredients, [...]

Hatha Yoga CANDLE - An Intermediate Variation of the Shoulder stand - An advanced Sarvangasana Starting from shoulder stand, slowly lift right arm off the ground and place the right hand onto the front of the right thigh, arm straight. Balance, then, lift left arm to thigh. Keep the balance on the shoulders, neck and head. Hold for up to 1 minute. Slowly return the arms and support the back, lowering down from shoulder stand. BENEFITS: Tones and revitalizes the thyroid and parathyroid glands. Improves and balances the metabolism of cells in the body [...]

Gurugram January 2017 | Preface Blessed Self, Om Namah Sivaya While we reflect on the year 2016, the feeling was unanimous among the Sivananda staff on how Swamiji guided us in every step to impart the pure teachings of the ancient scriptures. All Centres and Ashrams worked hard in sharing the Knowledge with the most needed throughout the World, just the way Swamiji wished. At Sivananda we are excited to see the increased inquiry into the beneficial teachings of Yoga. It is more evident than ever. In India, with the plethora of Indian [...]