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Vegetarian Cuisine | April 2023

Vegetarian Cuisine Spiced Spring Carrots Carrots are rich in Vitamin A, purify the blood and tone the kidneys. Crushed hazelnuts can be substituted for the almonds. Serves 4. Ingredients: 4 carrots, cut in matchsticks 50g (2oz) flaked almonds 50g (2oz) butter or margarine 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons chopped fresh coriander 1 teaspoon clear honey salt and pepper (optional) Preparation: 1. Steam the carrot sticks for about 10 minutes, until tender but still crunchy. meanwhile, set aside a few of the flaked almonds and roast the remainder in a dry heavy pan over [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine | April 20232023-04-12T05:59:05+00:00

Sivananda Yoga FAQ | April 2023

Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q: How can we free ourselves from Karma? A: Feel, as you do your daily duties, that you are only a witness of all that goes on around you, of even your own actions. This is called Sakshi Bhav. You should inwardly realize that you are different from the active principle in you. This is the method of Vedanta. There is the other – easier, but equally potent – method of Nimitta Bhav. Feel that the Lord alone is the real doer of all actions and that you are an instrument in His [...]

Sivananda Yoga FAQ | April 20232023-04-12T06:00:14+00:00

Hatha Yoga Tip | April 2023

Hatha Yoga Tip TRIANGLE – Trikoṇāsana – Beginner and Intermediate Triangle is a unique asana. Its lateral bend stretches and strengthens several muscles on the side of the body at the same time. It also helps with balance. It is the last of the twelve basic asanas in the cycle. After you have practised Triangle, end your session with final relaxation in order to reap all the benefits of your practice. BENEFITS Physical • Increases the sideways mobility of the lumbar and thoracic areas of the spine. • Strengthens and lengthens the muscles of [...]

Hatha Yoga Tip | April 20232023-04-12T06:00:54+00:00

Gurugram April 2023 | Preface

Gurugram April 2023 | Preface Om Namah Sivaya Blessed Self Days are getting longer in the northern hemisphere, and the energy of spring is in the air. The Easter programmes were well attended and much appreciated by grateful groups of guests and TTC graduates, keen to refresh their practice and bathe in the pure and positive energy of the Ashrams. We joyfully celebrated Ram Navami and Hanuman Jayanti. This was the opportunity to reflect on the meaning of Dharma, the cosmic law of harmony and contribution. As Swami Sivananda puts it: “do your duty [...]

Gurugram April 2023 | Preface2023-04-12T08:30:19+00:00

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashrams

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashrams Sivananda Ashram Yoga Camp, Val Morin, Quebec, Canada Om Namah Sivaya. We had a very inspiring festive week with Acharya Kanti Devi, Swamis and senior staff sharing elevating lectures, «Thought Power in the Yoga Practice", "Vedanta - A Positive Approach to Life", "The Power of Self-effort", and "Maintaining Spiritual Practices". We also had an Ayurvedic doctor Sonal Bhat with us, who gave well-appreciated programs on the basic principles of Ayurveda as well as a cooking workshop entitled "Warm Up your Winter Wellness and Immunity with [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashrams2023-02-22T10:04:54+00:00

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya. Teachers and Karma Yogis took care of the center while it was closed for the holidays. Students were happy to be able to practice and a small but inspired group came for the Christmas intensive course. The staff were in the Retreat House in Reith for the Christmas and New Years program. We had a good group of newcomers for the first trial class of the year in early January, and some registrations for the forthcoming [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres2023-02-22T10:04:40+00:00

Sivananda Yoga FAQ | February 2023

Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q: When I sit for prayers, the lower mind wanders astray, but the other mind recites the Stotras without the slightest flaw, because of habit. But when I consciously try to recite the prayers, I sometimes miss the link, and have at times to repeat a Stotra from the beginning. Thus, are there two minds? How to overcome this difficulty? A: No. There are not two minds. But the mind gets concentration little by little, and the portion of the mind which is spiritually inclined – call it the higher mind – engages [...]

Sivananda Yoga FAQ | February 20232023-02-22T10:07:11+00:00

Hatha Yoga Tip | February 2023

Hatha Yoga Tip DANCING LORD SIVA – Naṭarājāsana – All Levels Focusing on the vertical position of the leg and arm on one side of the body creates a stable base. Then you can easily develop the backward bending movement on the other side of the body. Beginner and Intermediate: 1. Stand firmly on both feet. Balance on your left foot, lift your right ankle, and grasp it with your right hand. Establish your balance by breathing slowly and rhythmically. 2. With an inhalation, stretch your left arm up, taking it alongside your left [...]

Hatha Yoga Tip | February 20232023-02-22T10:04:08+00:00

Vegetarian Cuisine | February 2023

Vegetarian Cuisine Potato soup Among foods, potatoes are well known for their grounding energy; among asanas, it is the balancing exercises (crow, peacock, tree) that have that distinction. Traditionally served cold as a delightful summer soup, this version can also be heated (be careful that milk or soya milk is not boiled) with no loss of flavour. Serves 6. Ingredients: 450 g (1 lb) potatoes, peeled and diced 200 g (7 oz) turnips, diced 1 stick of celery, chopped 25 g (1 oz) butter or 2 tablespoons oil 500 ml (18 fl oz) water [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine | February 20232023-02-22T10:03:51+00:00

Gurugram February 2023 | Preface

Gurugram February 2023 | Preface Om Namah Sivaya Blessed Self The winter months are conducive to introspection and give us an opportunity to turn within and find a place of peace in the midst of the outer chaos of the world. All classes and courses continue in the centres and Ashrams and staff are inspired in their sadhana. We continue our monthly chanting for peace on the theme of “uniting for a healthy planet” every first Sunday of the month. Join us in this effort to raise our minds’ vibratory level through the power [...]

Gurugram February 2023 | Preface2023-04-05T08:40:13+00:00