Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q1: How does the power of concentration increase? A: Concentration increases by curtailing your wants and desires, by observing Mouna for two hours daily, by remaining in seclusion in a quiet room for one or two hours daily, by practicing Pranayam, by prayer, by increasing the number of sittings in meditation in the evening and at night, by Vichar, etc. Q2: Since you are an advocate of equality and your teachings do not take into consideration class distinctions, are you in sympathy with communism? A: I have nothing to do with [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashrams Sivananda Ashram Yoga Camp, Val Morin, Quebec, Canada Om Namah Sivaya. The Yoga Camp Ashram will remain closed until further notice. Visit our website and continue your practice from the comfort of your own home with our online classes/courses, keeping you connected, inspired, and energized. https://sivanandacanada.org/camp/Online-courses/ May the grace of God and the guidance of the teachers be with us in extending our service to the aspirants, students and all others who visit the Ashram website. Om. http://www.sivananda.org/camp Sivananda Dhanwanthari Ashram, Neyyar Dam, [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya. There will be no classes in the Berlin Yoga Centre until further notice. The yoga shop is open and we are still there for you by phone and email. Call us if you have any questions: 030 85 99 97 98 Let yourself be inspired by what online yoga has to offer. We wish everyone health and inner strength. Meanwhile the online classes and online courses were well visited in the month of May. As the [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine STOVETOP MILLET CAKES – These cakes are like thick pancakes. They make a full meal, served with tomato sauce or Salsa, steamed vegetables and a mixed salad. Other vegetables may be substituted for the zucchini. Serves 4 to 6. Ingredients: 2 cups millet 1 liter water A pinch of salt 1 1/3 cups chopped zucchini 1 tsp grated lemon zest 3 tbsp whole wheat flour 2 tbsp oil 7 ounces firm tofu, crumbled Preparation: Place the millet in a large pan with the water and salt. Bring to a boil, cover and [...]

Hatha Yoga Tip ANJANEYASANA - All levels An excellent backward-bending exercise, Anjaneyasana also stretches the hips, thighs and legs. It is also a balance posture. When practiced properly inner peace will arise. From a forward lunge, lower knee and top of back foot to the ground. Lift hands off floor and lift up torso so spine is erect. Chest is lifting upward and body is erect. Inhale, exhale. Bring palms together in namaste at chest. Hold this pose for a few moments to achieve a physical and mental balance. Next, inhale and reach the [...]

Gurugram June 2021 | Preface Greetings from all staff in the Sivananda Centres and Ashrams! As many countries are slowly coming out of lockdown and reopening, more Sivananda Centres started to open their doors to students, which feels very refreshing after over a year of online teaching. The numbers are small, but the gratitude and joy expressed by the students who can finally practice at the Centres is very much felt. Everyone is very happy to be able to meet and share with other practitioners. One can also feel how the stress of the [...]