Hatha Yoga KING COBRA - Back Bend - An Advanced Posture This pose stretches front of the body. Starting in cobra position, step !, place the hands next tot the lower part of the ribcage. Bend the knees, lifting the lower leg off the mat. Keep legs/knees apart with big toes touching each other. Inhale, and lift the head and chest off the mat as high as possible while pushing down through the palms on the mat. Elbows remain bent and close to the body. Look up. If there is any slight chance there [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine YOGA GRANOLA - Can be stored in airtight container for few weeks in cool place (not refrigerated). Serve with milk or yoghurt. Delicious even on its own. This recipe for granola contains no added oil. The nuts and seeds contain monounsaturated oils which are good for the health and the grains contain added fibre. The well balanced sweetness of this granola is achieved with maple syrup but it is not overly sweet even with the optional dried fruits. The maple syrup can be reduced if coconut is added, either dry shredded or [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya! After the autumn holidays students started to bring more regularity into their practice. Swami Vishnudevanandas Mahasamadhi day was celebrated with a Puja together with staff and students . It was a lovely atmosphere, Swamijis energy was very present. The altar was nicely decorated, many students brought flowers. This month weekends were full of activities: A peace festival was organized in the Centre with several activities like lecture, asana class and OM Namo Narayana chanting, everything was [...]

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. Early November started smoothly with a flow of Karma Yogis who decided to join the Camp to have a soft transition into the TTC. The gentle flow was balanced with an intensive weekend. Devotees gathered at the Subramanya Temple for the Temple closing and together moved the statues down to the Krishna Temple. With the closing of the Temple, we saw the Temple staff spread in different directions. [...]

Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q 1:  How can a person perpetuate the period of youth? A: The Yogic method excels all other methods. It is the best and the cheapest of all prevalent systems of treatment. Take to intense Pranayama and Asanas. Both these help a lot in preserving Veerya (semen) and converting the vital energy into Ojas. Practice Sirshasan, Sarvangasan, Matsyasan, Halasan, Paschimottanasan, Padahastasan and Yoga Mudra, coupled with Bhastrika Pranayama. Practice Pranayama till the stage of Kevala Kumbhaka is reached. When there is no necessity either to breathe in or to breathe out, [...]

Gurugram December 2016 | Preface Blessed Self, Om Namah Sivaya We are reaching the closing of year 2016. We are forever grateful how 2016 was a fruitful year for the Organization with much renewal, growth and expansion. All the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashrams and Centers are preparing for their year end and New Year celebrations. We wish you all the best with yearend festivities. Be sure to pick up the new 2017 Swamiji's calendar this month. May Master and Swamiji’s energy be with us all, guiding us in our Sadhana and service. Pranams to [...]