Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q 1:  It is mentioned in our Puranas that in days of yore Akashvani was frequently heard by our ancestors who were forewarned of coming events. Is it credible? Or, was it only the voice of their own inner intuition? A: There is some order in the four Yugas. The consciousness of man grows grosser and grosser as time rolls by. In the previous Yugas, man's consciousness was subtler than it is in this Yuga. In the Satya Yuga, Bhagavan used to move amidst mankind. Human consciousness was not far removed [...]

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 was full of energy here a the Camp. Many guests and staff were at the Ashram which brought so much energy and love in celebrating Swami Vishnu's MahaSamadhi and JalaSamadhi. The Ashram was full of Pujas. Some of the Camp staff went to our Montreal Centre and joined them in their Pujas for Swamiji. The staff at the Camp made a pilgrimage around the Camp with Swami Vishnu's wheelchair that ended in [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya! In November we had good attendance in classes and courses. Several courses started, among them Yoga 1 with a good group of newcomers as well as a special course called “Yoga for the heart” for people with disabilities. Participants are happy to relax and recharge in the Centre in a reduced and adapted way. We renovated the staff bathroom, we installed new toilets, sinks and a new cupboard. Relatively small effort with big effect. It looks [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine ZUCCHINI AND QUINOA RISOTTO Broccoli can be used in place of cauliflower. Serves 4. Ingredients: 7 oz. (200 grams) quinoa 3 ½ fl oz. or 650 mls vegetable stock or hot filtered water 1 teaspoon each of coriander seeds, cumin seeds and turmeric. 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon grated ginger 1 large zucchini chopped into bite sized pieces 5 ½ oz (150 gram) cauliflower cut in florets 2 large ripe tomatoes, skinned and chopped Squeeze of fresh lemon juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons [...]

Gurugram December 2017 | Preface Blessed Self, Om Namah Sivaya This year 2017 the Sivananda Ashrams and Centres were very successful in supporting a plethora of inquiries from new and old students arriving eagerly to immerse themselves in the teachings and guidance from Master and Guru. The Sivananda staff worked hard all year diligently propagating Swamiji's teachings, plus, doing their own Sadhana. This summer the Yoga Camp had Otto brought his camera and drone to produce some beautiful footage. Please take a look: Yoga Camp Tour https://youtu.be/bP0WpZwvMs0 TTC - Yoga Camp https://youtu.be/_roI4SH-K48 Kaavadi - [...]

Hatha Yoga JANU SIRASANA - HEAD TO KNEE POSE - All levels, with variations Seated on the mat,  begin with the right leg stretched out straight in front and the foot flexed with toes up.  Bend the left leg with knee onto the mat, so that the sole of the foot is pressed high into the thigh of the stretched out right leg, the heel in to the body. Stretch the arms up above the head with palms together.  Inhale and when exhaling fold yourself forward from the base of the spine toward the [...]