Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q 1: Are there, in the practice of Yoga, any definite indication to measure the aspirant's progress?
 A: Various Yogas give various experiences. The practice of Pranayama and Hatha Yogic Kriyas, for instance, would give a graded series of psychic experiences. Seeing all kinds of ethereal lights and hearing certain Anahata sounds belong to this category. Here, the sages who have propounded these Yogas have given very definite stages of spiritual experience. As the Kundalini passes from Chakra to Chakra, the Yogi has certain definite, verifiable experiences. That is because each [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya. In May the Berlin Centre had good help from dedicated Karma Yogis with cleaning and housekeeping. A new Karma Yogi was found to manage the mailing list on a regular basis. There is a small group of Ukrainian refugees in Berlin who did TTC in Poland. They arrived to the Centre for classes and Satsang and one of them helped with cooking. On Swami Mangalananda went to Mittersill near Salzburg to teach at the Retreat for [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashrams Sivananda Ashram Yoga Camp, Val Morin, Quebec, Canada Om Namah Sivaya. In early May the TTC students continued with their daily lectures and classes diving deeper into their yoga practice, the philosophy of Yoga, mantra Chanting, the Bhagavad Gita. The novelty of an outdoor bonfire facilitated an evening of Kirtan. Many different Kirtans and songs were shared by students and staff alike, creating an elevating moment together. The weekly talent show brought a calm and sattvic energy in the various offerings of Bharatanatyam interpretation of the Gajananam, [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine ADZUKI BEAN STEW - Adzuki beans are used extensively in Japanese cooking. This classic macrobiotic dish is best served on rice or millet. Serves 4 - 6. Ingredients 1 cup dried adzuki beans, soaked 2 bay leaves 4 cups water 2 cups peeled, seeded and diced acorn or butternut squash 1 carrot, cubed or sliced ½ tsp dried savory (optional) 2 - 4 tablespoons miso Preparation Drain the beans and place in a pan with the bay leaves and water. Cook over medium heat for about 40 minutes until almost tender adding [...]

Hatha Yoga Tip LOCUST IN LOTUS - Advanced This variation of the Salabasana is an advanced posture that promotes great flexibility in the hip, lumbar and cervical regions of the back. Begin in Padmasana/Lotus. Bring your hands in front on onto the floor in front of you. Lean into the hands and come up onto the knees. Gradually walk the hands forward so the weight of the body is evenly distributed on the hands and knees. Now walk with the hands forward enough so you can lower the abdomen onto the floor. Lower the [...]

Gurugram June 2022 | Preface Om Namah Sivaya Blessed Self Greetings from all staff in the Sivananda Centres and Ashrams. This month around the globe, most Centres and Ashrams report high anticipation as they plan their participation for the International Yoga Day celebrations on June 21st 2022. Asana demonstrations and symposiums will facilitate in sharing the teachings of yoga. Our monthly online meditation for a peaceful planet, lands on on Sunday June 5th. We will send our prayers to those who are affected by the conflict in Europe. Let us remember the message of [...]