Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q 1: Does purity of food lead to purity of mind? A: Yes, purity of food leads to purity of mind. Aharasuddhau Satvasuddhih. Take a dose of champagne and sit for meditation. Take a dose of orange-juice and sit for meditation. You will know the difference. Different foods exercise different influences on different compartments in the brain. By taking champagne, meat and garlic, the mind will be confused and will become restless when you sit for meditation. By taking milk and fruits, you will get good concentration. Our Rishis lived on [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashrams Sivananda Ashram Yoga Camp, Val Morin, Quebec, Canada Om Namah Sivaya. In early March we were blessed with many special events at the Yoga Camp and the Montreal Centre. The annual opening of the Subramanya Temple saw many temple devotees and their families joining the day’s celebrations. Swami Vashishtananda and Krishnan Namboodiri performed various Pujas in the Subramanya and Mariyamma Temples. All deities shone with a bright light, creating lots of Prana around us. We also had a TTC Open House on Zoom. We offered a [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya. In March the Berlin Centre saw courses and classes continuing as usual. A Beginners’ Yoga course started with a nice group of students. All other courses and classes had good attendance. During a holiday in Berlin the two classes we offered were well visited. With the help of dedicated Karma Yogis, the meditation room and the kitchen were freshly painted. The project created a lovely group energy. Everyone left happy and satisfied after the work done. [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine BANANA NUT TART - When this recipe was featured in our Yoga Life magazine, it received rave reviews from readers. Bananas are especially beneficial for yoga practitioners as they are said to increase humility and calmness. Ingredients: Piecrust: 2 1/2 cups rolled oats 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon honey or date syrup 2/3 cup oil 2 1/3 cups sunflower seeds Water for mixing Filling: 2 1/2 cups rolled oats 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon honey or date syrup 2/3 cup oil 2 1/3 cups sunflower seeds [...]

Hatha Yoga Tip DEEP LUNGE - All levels Stand with your feet wide apart and your hands clasped loosely behind your back. Turn your left foot out and bend your left knee until you are in a deep lunge. Lower your head to the floor inside your left foot and raise your hands behind your head as high as possible. Hold the pose for 30 seconds. Repeat for the right side. Benefits: Helps improve flexibility of the hamstring and buttocks Opens the chest and shoulders Helps improve balance This yoga asana is an edited [...]

Gurugram April 2022 | Preface Om Namah Sivaya Blessed Self Greetings from all staff in the Sivananda Centres and Ashrams! A highlight of  2022 was the celebration of Mahasivaratri. All Centres and Ashrams celebrated it with all or part of the night chanting of the “Om Namah Sivaya” mantra, Siva Bhajans and Pujas to honor Lord Siva in the form of the Siva Lingam. The celebration was also shared online with hundreds of enthusiastic and grateful students who spend most of the night with us. It was touching to see the sincerity of the [...]