Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q: What is music? Has it got any power to soothe the aching mind? A: Music is a system of harmonious, melodious and rhythmic sounds capable of producing inner peace and an inexpressible thrill of joy. Music is one of the sciences which deal with Nada (Sabda) which is the first vibration of Brahman represented by the Pranava – Om. All the Sapta Svaras – Sa, Ri, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni – which evolved themselves later into the various vocal sounds first originated out of this fundamental Om, symbolic of Brahman. Music [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine Banana Nut Pie When this recipe was featured in our YogaLife magazine, it received rave reviews from readers. Bananas are especially beneficial for yoga practitioners, as they are said to increase humility and calmness. Serves 8. Ingredients: Pie shell: 200 g (7 oz) rolled oats 175 g (6 oz) wholewhat flour 1 tablespoon honey or date syrup 150 ml (5 fl oz) oil 200 g (7 oz) sunflower seeds water for mixing Filling: 200 g (7 oz) cashew nuts 150 g (5 oz) pitted dates 1 litre (1 ¾ pints) water 2 [...]

Hatha Yoga Tip Bridge – Setu Bandhāsana – Beginner and Intermediate Bridge improves both the flexibility and strength of your spine. Steps 2-4 also provide an excellent tranining programme for strengthening your wrists. Relax afterwards in Corpse Pose. Beginner 1. Lie on your back with your feet and legs about 50 cm (20 in) apart, your knnes bent and your feet flat on the floor. Place your arms by your swides, palms face down. 2. Catch hold of your ankles firmly, inhale, and push up your hips. 3. Release your hands and place them [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashrams Sivananda Ashram Yoga Camp, Val Morin, Quebec, Canada Om Namah Sivaya. We had two happy groups of students attending the Spiritual practices for busy people retreat. There were lectures focused on explaining different practices and tools of yogic teachings. One of the students received a spiritual name. We also did a small introduction to the Teachers Training course which inspired several students to think about this possibility and perhaps attend the course in the near future. Snowfalls of the week made us all shovel the [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya. Our month started well. Students came on a regular basis and enjoyed their practice at the Center. We began with a well-booked Yoga 1 course, a special public holiday evening Open class and Satsang in the evening, and a Yoga and Detox workshop which was well received by a good group of people. Karma Yogis supported the centre a lot, almost every day someone came for cleaning, polishing altar brass and small maintenance projects. We concluded [...]