Hatha Yoga Tip SETHU BANDASANA - BRIDGE - All levels, with variations SINGLE LEG LIFT From the bridge position, perform a single leg lift. Lift one leg with an inhalation and lower the leg with an exhalation and repeat with the alternate leg. Release hands and lower your hips to come out of the pose. LEGS STRAIGHT Bring legs and feet together in bridge position, and walk feet away until legs are straight. Hold for up to 30 seconds. Breathe normally. Come out of the pose by walking your feet closer to your body, [...]

Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q 1: 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 confronted with a formidable wall of primordial ignorance. He who annihilates his ego to nothing at this point, and who thus obtains the grace of Isvara, gets through this wall and enters the Kingdom of the Infinite. Then he knows. But this knowledge cannot be communicated to [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine CHOCOLATE AND SILKEN TOFU MOUSSE A creamy dessert low in fat and sugar and high in calcium. Easy to prepare. Serves 4. Ingredients: • 150 gram (5 ½ ounces) bar dark chocolate (organic) • 350 gram (12 ounces) pack silken tofu • Grated zest one orange • Grated chocolate or chopped nuts for garnishing Directions: 1. Break chocolate into squares and place in small bowl with 3 teaspoons filtered water. Place bowl over pan simmering water and gradually stir until chocolate has melted. 2. Put silken tofu into blender and add melted [...]

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. In June we were blessed with the beginnings of a beautiful summer in the Laurentians, loving the Sun and our Karma Yoga gardening almost every afternoon. In addition to working in and maintaining the Ashram gardens, we worked the Samadhi Estates garden and pathways: raking, weeding and cleaning. Online classes went well. We had 620 people participating in various classes in one week. The staff enjoyed a beautiful [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya! In June the online teaching continued. A highlight was the Online TTC Refresher Course. All the European Centres participated in the various activities and it was an inspiring weekend for all. Pushpa, after 4 years of service in the organization to continue her job with children. We were grateful for her service and dedication. The Berlin staff were part of the teaching and mentoring team of the second TTC Online this month. Online classes and webinars [...]

Gurugram July 2020 | Preface Om Namah Sivaya Blessed Self Some locations in Asia and Europe have already opened, while other locations are pre-planning and waiting for the go ahead from their governments. While the majority of the Sivananda Organization locations are still locked down, as per government regulations, we are praying for everyone's health and safety. In the end, we will all come through much stronger during this challenge set for entire humanity. Mental health is the highest priority. The body and mind need exercise to lead a peaceful life. We, at the [...]