Vegetarian Cuisine PAYASAM Ingredients: 1 litre (1 ¾ pints) milk or soya milk 3 cardamom pods 75 g (3 oz) basmati rice, rinsed 2 tablespoons cashew nut pieces 3 tablespoons raisins 125 ml (4 fl. oz) date syrup or honey Preparation: 1. Bring the milk almost to the boil in a pan, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently. 2. Remove the seeds from the cardamom pods, discarding the husks. Crush the seeds slightly and add to the milk. Add the rice, cashew nuts and raisins. Cover the [...]

Hatha Yoga Tip CROW – Kākāsana – Beginner Strengthening the arms and the shoulder girdle is a main concern in any physical exercise programme. Instead of using weights, the Yogis developed balancing asanas such as Crow and its variations. In these, the body weight shifts from the feet, legs and hips to the hands, arms and shoulders. Relax afterwards in Child’s Pose. Benefits: PHYSICAL • Helps to develop strength and flexibility in the wrists • Strengthens the tricep muscles • Strengthens the shoulder muscles MENTAL • When you are practising this pose, you have [...]

Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q: Why should we believe in God? A: Belief in God is an indispensable requisite for every human being. It is a sine qua non. Owing to the force of Avidya or ignorance, pain appears as pleasure. The world is full of miseries, troubles, difficulties and tribulations. The world is a ball of fire. The Antahkarana (mind, intellect, ego and the subconscious mind) charged with Raga (attachment), Dvesha (hatred), anger and jealousy are a blazing furnace. We have to free ourselves from birth, death, old age, disease and grief. This can be done [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashrams Sivananda Ashram Yoga Camp, Val Morin, Quebec, Canada Om Namah Sivaya. The first week of December passed by like a short moment. The TTCs did very well and kept up their positive attitude in learning and being together. We were happy to have all except one student taking mantra initiation, which was an uplifting moment for all of us. The Krishna Temple was filled with the calmness of everyone who took part in it. The Kriya workshop saw quite a few students doing all the [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya. The month started well with a Yoga Beginners course, some higher courses, as well as Meditation and Thought Power. The courses all ran well with students who were inspired to learn and evolve. Students like the continuous practise in fixed groups. Many Karma yogis supported the Center throughout December to prepare for the upcoming special program in January: furniture was moved, deep cleaning projects and several maintenance tasks were done. We also had a very successful [...]