Hatha Yoga PASCHIMOTTANASANA - The Forward Bend A counter pose to fish pose. Can be meditative as the upper body sinks forward, while the muscles in the back and legs are stretched and stimulated. Maintain breathing while stretching and yielding to gravity. Follow with inclined plane. Can begin from a sitting position (Dandasana) to ensure back is straight with alignment between head, neck and back, while legs are outstretched on mat and feet close together. Can point toes up to begin the stretch from feet through legs. With inhalation, stretch up with arms raised [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine COUSCOUS with SPICY VEGETABLES - Serve hot from the oven as a snack or add a quinoa grain dish and salad for a full meal. For a vegan version, substitute cheese with tofu*. Serves 4 - 6. Ingredients: 1 ⅓ cups chickpeas soaked (Can use can organic chick peas, drained) 4 ½ cups cold water for uncooked chick peas 1 ¼ cups couscous 1 ¾ cups hot water 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups chopped white cabbage 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp paprika 2 tsp yellow mustard seeds 2 potatoes, diced [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya. Beginning of March the traditional Spring Retreat took place in Finkenwerderhof, one of our retreat places, two hours north of Berlin. It was a small but dedicated group of mainly young people gathering for 2 ½ days of Ashram experience. The students enjoyed the Ashram schedule with Asana Classes, Satsangs and Lectures. Nature walks were a bit in the rain but everybody was happy to be outside in nature and to get some fresh air. Sivaratri [...]

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. At the beginning of March the Yoga Camp simmered down after the Sivaratri festivities. Everyone returned home and the Camp fell into a peaceful bliss. The sun shone gloriously, invigorating all the staff with the new warmer season looming. Meanwhile the walking paths were quite a challenge to navigate - wet slush in the day and ice rink sheen in the evening. We were most thankful for Shankara [...]

Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q 1:  Are there fulfilled prophecies in the Hindu scriptures? If so, please explain them. A: The Lord has given His ever-standing promise that He would appear on earth whenever there is a danger to Dharma, whenever Adharma tries to vanquish Dharma. To fulfil that promise He has appeared many times in the form of saints and sages who have protected Dharma from decay and from the onslaughts of foreign oppression. They have instilled new elements of vigour and perspective in Hinduism. Therefore, Hinduism continues to flourish. Whenever there is a [...]

Gurugram April 2016 | Preface Blessed Self, Om Namah Sivaya By the grace of Master and Swamiji, we had a very successful high season both in India and Bahamas. Europe continued to have their year-long busy season, with staff working very hard. New Centres opened in South America. Teacher Training Courses continue to blossom in new locations all around the World. A notable mention should be to the strength of the Sivananda charitable works in India, in particular the monthly Ayurveda Medical Camp, near the Neyyar Dam Sivananda Ashram, Kerala, as well as the [...]