Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashrams Sivananda Ashram Yoga Camp, Val Morin, Quebec, Canada Om Namah Sivaya. We received two groups of students for the week-long retreat "Cultivate Good Habits". We were happy to see good interest and attendance in all activities. All students got a small task of Karma yoga and were helping in the kitchen, gardens and housekeeping daily. Different staff went to Montreal to give Satsangs, workshops, asana classes and just to help with any chores that needed to be done in the Centre. The weather is very [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya. Our courses and classes were well visited. Students like the regular practise. The weather is finally getting warmer and for the first time this year the class could be on the platform in the garden. On Thursday a meditation course for beginners started with an inspired group of new students. On the weekend we did a workshop on “How to Overcome Anger”. It attracted a good group of participants, all keen to learn about the topic. [...]

Hatha Yoga Tip Tree Pose – Beginner Standing on one leg demands concentration and single-mindedness rather than physical prowess. To help you find your point of balance, alternate your weight between your heel and toes. 1. Stand up straight, focusing on a spot in front of you for balance. Breathe slowly from your abdomen. Lift your left foot and place it against your right thigh. Point your left knee outwards. 2. When you feel secure in your balance, release the hold on your foot and place your hands in Prayer Position in front of [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine Tahini dressing This dressing goes particularly well with bitter leaves – try it with dandelion leaves or watercress. Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 heaped tsp tahini (sesame paste) 4 tsp cold-pressed organic sesame or olive oil 2 tsp lemon juice Freshly ground black pepper (optional) Preparation: 1. With a fork, mix all the ingredients together in a cup adding 4 tsp filtered water. 2. Use immediately, drizzling over salad leaves. He only is advancing in life whose heart is getting softer, whose blood warmer, whose brain quicker and whose spirit is entering into [...]

Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q: What is the difference between Bhakti and Jnana? A: Bhakti is devotion. It is a means to the end which is attainment of Jnana. People of emotional temperament are fit for this path. It demands self-surrender or Atmanivedanam. It is the cat-Yoga. The kitten cries aloud and the mother cat runs at once to catch it by the mouth. So also, the devotee cries aloud like Draupadi and Gajendra and the Lord Krishna runs immediately to rescue him and shower His grace. The Bhakti Marga demands only sincere, intense devotion, blind faith [...]