Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q 1: Can you please give me some detailed practical hints to get non-attachment in mind in our every action? A: Think that you are an instrument (Nimitta) in the hands of God when you work. Egoism and respectability will vanish. Don't expect fruits for your actions (Nishkamya). How can you expect fruits when another, viz., God, is working through you? Further, when you are aware that the world is full of miseries, what is the use of coming back again into the world ? You are a toy in the [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashrams Sivananda Ashram Yoga Camp, Val Morin, Quebec, Canada Om Namah Sivaya. In early December the last week of TTC continued with regular classes and lectures as well as 2 classes of Advanced Pranayama and learning specific techniques for kids, seniors and pregnancy classes.  Swami Vasishtananda gave the main lecture on Satchidananda during Satsang where he spoke on main points of Bhagavad Gita. A beautiful TTC graduation ceremony took place with meditation, Jaya Ganesha, TTC address, stories on lion-sheep and Narada’s Maya, presentation of the diploma and reading the [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya. The Berlin Centre was well visited in December. Courses and classes continued and a Yoga 2 started. Early December brought the first snow, covering the garden with a thick white layer. Some of the classes were smaller than usual, but the students were happy to practice in small groups. Christmas gifts for the students were prepared. Staff worked on the planning for 2022. A new Karma Yogi who did TTC in Reith recently started to support [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine SAMBAR - Sambar is poured directly over a serving of rice. This delicious high protein dish has a liquidy texture. It is deliciously hearty with slightly acidic to the taste buds. Sambar can also be served with Dosa or Uppama with mixed vegetables. (see p 28 of “The Yoga Cookbook - Vegetarian Food fro Body & Mind” ) - Serves - 4-6 Ingredients: 200g 97oz) red lentils 1.5 litres (2¾ pints) water 2 tbsp ghee or oil 1 tsp black mustard seeds 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp grated fresh root ginger 2 [...]

Hatha Yoga Tip GARUDANASANA - Eagle Pose - Intermediate - Standing posture - Standing with both knees slightly bent. Place right knee over top left knee and hook the right foot behind left calf. Keep knees slightly bent. Now for the arms. Place right arm in front of the face, elbow bent at right angle. Stack Left elbow under right elbow, then coil forearms around each other. Bring palms together as best as possible. Hold the arms and hands in front of face, palms at eye level. Now try to stand as straight as [...]

Gurugram January 2022 | Preface Om Namah Sivaya Blessed Self Greetings from all staff in the Sivananda Centres and Ashrams! Unity in Diversity Another year of challenges has finished and we pray that 2022 will bring the beginning of a new period, bringing hope and a new vision to the world. The latest development of the Covid pandemic saw new restrictions arise, especially in Europe. The Retreat House in Reith had to close due to lockdown in Austria. The TTC, which was in session at that time, was completed online. The programmes for Christmas [...]