Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q 1: How to free ourselves from Karma, Swamiji? 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 [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashrams Sivananda Ashram Yoga Camp, Val Morin, Quebec, Canada Om Namah Sivaya. In early July we continued the "Yoga and Hiking" program. The TTC students did very well with their first week of the course. There is a good spirit and real appreciation of the knowledge being transmitted. We had an inspiring Satsang given by Shamboo, long time disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda. He spoke with lots of devotion about his time with Swamiji. The special celebration in honour of Subramanya at the Subramanya Ayappa Temple, proceeded with [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya. In early July a Yoga 2 and Yoga 122 started. In spite of the start of the holiday season, courses, classes and Satsangs were well visited. Many of the classes were held on the platform outside until the temperatures dropped. It came along with some refreshing rain which was a blessing for the garden. We had very nice support from Teachers and Karma yogis with the reception, cleaning, cookies and altar. Staff were teaching and translating [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine LEMON RICE is a delicious South Indian dish you can easily put together when in a hurry. You can also make it with leftover rice. Serve Lemon Rice with a Raita and Poppadums for a simple and tasty meal. Serves 4 - 6 Ingredients 2 cups cooked basmati rice 2 tbsp vegetable/sunflower/grape seed oil 1 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp mustard seeds 3-4 curry leaves 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise 1" piece of ginger, grated 1/2 cup peanuts (roasted and unsalted) 1 tsp turmeric powder Juice of 2 lemons Salt to taste [...]

Hatha Yoga Tip INCLINED PLANE VARIATIONS - All levels First the Inclined Plane: After practicing forward bends practice the inclined plane as a counter posture. Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Place your hands about 12 inches behind you on the mat. Drop the head back, relaxing the throat and neck muscles. Keep arms straight. Point fingers away from the body. Open Th. Chest. Relax the feet and legs. Inhale. Lift the pelvis up as high as possible to the ceiling. Push the feet into the floor, aiming to bring the big [...]

Gurugram August 2022 | Preface Om Namah Sivaya Blessed Self Greetings from all staff in the Sivananda Centres and Ashrams. The highlights of July were the celebration of the Guripurnima and the Mahasamadhi of Swami Sivananda. Pujas were done in all the Sivananda Centres and Ashrams to pay homage to our Masters and to the parampara on Gurupurnima day. During the Mahasamadhi celebration, the energy of Swami Sivananda could be felt strongly. May his blessings be with all who turn to him for protection, inspiration and guidance on their path. May he continue to [...]