Gurugram July 2015 | Preface Blessed Self, Om Namah Sivaya Greetings to you all. We are happy to inform you that the International Day of Yoga celebrations on the 21st of June were very successful throughout the entire Sivananda Organization. All Sivananda Centre and Ashram staff, karma yogis and students did their very best to create full day programs and events for the special day, plus enthusiastically participating and, in some cases, leading the enormous public events held in city parks. New Delhi, India peaked its celebration with 36,000 various participants and the presence [...]

Hatha Yoga MATSYASANA - FISH - a variation An easier variation than the lotus fish, a cross legged fish adds a deep thigh stretch while the legs are in cross legged position. Begin by lying on the back and crossing the legs, catching hold of the feet. Then ease the crossed legs with knees to the mat. When inhaling push up onto the elbows and lift the hips. Keep holding the feet. Bring knees as close to the floor as possible. Then lift the chest and lightly rest the top of the head on [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine TOFU-CARROT MOUSSE Here is protein and vegetables in a mousse! Tofu is extremely high in protein, iron, calcium and phosphorus. Firm tofu is versatile as in this recipe where it is blended with cooked vegetables. Serve with steamed new potatoes and a crisp salad. Serves 6. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 -3 carrots sliced 1 small rutabaga or 1 parsnip, roughly chopped ½ cup water 1 to 2 tablespoons tamari 9 ounces firm tofu Toasted sesame seeds or chopped fresh parsley to garnish (optional) Preparation: 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya. The Centre was full of inspiring activities and special programs this month. The highlight was the celebration of the international Yoga Day on 21 of june. After preparations in the morning we received students at 2 pm for a little “peace action” in our garden, where we sent balloons with piece messages out in the air. This was followed by a slide show on Swami Vishnudevanandas peace missions. We had 3 parallel asana classes for beginners, intermediate [...]

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. During mid-June we had 17 eager students for the Sadhana Intensive. They helped in the gardens for their karma yoga, which was a big help for the staff. We also had karma yoga night with all the students, guests and staff helping to plant the flowers in the garden. The maintenance crew worked a lot at the Mariamman Temple to help clean up the gardens and surrounding area [...]

Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q 1: Why should I--the Brahman, I--the Cosmic Consciousness, the Existence without another, the Infinite, the All-pervading and the Omniscient, at all project Prakriti? Why must I be bound by the laws of Prakriti and be limited by the phenomena of time, space, causation and substance, and above all, why must I get involved in this process of evolution and involution? A: The eye cannot perceive itself. A man cannot stand on his own shoulders. Even so, all enquiry into the Ultimate Cause, the causeless Cause of all creation, is first [...]