Hatha Yoga ANJANEYASANA - The Crescent Moon - Variation Begin from hands to feet pose. Stretch back the right leg, while leaving the left foot on the mat. The left knee is bent and you are on the toes of the right foot.  Push the right thigh down and come onto the right knee. With palms together, inhale and arch back, stretching arms and head back. You are now curved in the crescent moon shape, which is often called the symbol of yoga.  Flexibility is needed for the pose and good balance. The back [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH - Butternut squash has a high level of Vit A and is rich in compounds like B Carotene and Lutein which convert to Vit A in the body, are good for eyesight and skin and also high in B vitamins and fibre. They contain minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium.  Acorn squash likewise is rich in dietary fibre, high in Vit B family, and is high in Vit C and mineral content. The fibre of these vegetables are good for regulating digestion and elimination. The apple adds more fibre [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya. At the beginning of April we put some Prana into courses and got good response by the students. A philosophy course entitled “Thought Power – Vital Power” started with a lively group of participants. The one day seminar on the topic “Fit with Yoga” was well received. Students were very happy to learn about different possibilities how to increase the energy by yogic techniques as Pranayama, Kriyas and proper diet. The three Satsangs were well visited and [...]

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 April Dr. Madan Bali and his assistant Maria came up to host a special weekend guest program called "Yoga for Management of Stress and Psychosomatic Disorders". Every bed was sold out! His students came from all around Quebec. His emphasis was: be compassionate, love ourself, that we are all wonderful, beautiful and perfect as we are. He reminded us of Swami Vishnu's message "Health is wealth, Peace of mind [...]

Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q 1:  Can you please give me some detailed practical hints to get non-attachment in mind in our every action? A: Think that you are an instrument (Nimitta) in the hands of God when you work. Egoism and respectability will vanish. Don't expect fruits for your actions (Nishkamya). How can you expect fruits when another, viz., God, is working through you? Further, when you are aware that the world is full of miseries, what is the use of coming back again into the world ? You are a toy in the [...]

Gurugram May 2016 | Preface Blessed Self, Om Namah Sivaya We are slow and steadily moving into Spring 2016, noticing the transitions of some Ashrams shifting from high season to low while others shifting from low season to high. By the grace of Swamiji every Ashram is seeing a very successful year of spreading Swamiji's teachings. Meanwhile, the Sivananda Centres continue to strive with lots of students arriving for classes, workshops and Satsangs. As the time goes it is becoming more and more evident that when we stick to the pure teachings from the original scriptures, [...]