Gurugram May 2021 | Preface As the world continues to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences, some areas are slowly starting to reopen in a limited way. Some however are experiencing a deepening of the crisis. Our prayers particularly go to India at this time. May relief come soon to the suffering of so many citizens of the world. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Potti Swami, a highly respected South Indian priest who left his body a few days ago in Trivandrum, Kerala. He will be [...]

Hatha Yoga Tip DHANURASANA - BOW - Advanced variations ONE-HANDED BOW ADVANCED VARIATION: Lie on abdomen and while supporting yourself with an outstretched left arm in front, catch hold of your right foot just below the big toe. The left foot remains outstretched. On an inhalation, pull your right foot closer to your shoulder. Push up the chest higher and increase the back bend, while looking straight ahead. Straighten the left arm further to maintain balance on the mat. When the right foot is close to the right shoulder, lift your right elbow higher [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine POTAGE CHOUX AU GRATIN - This sattvic variation of traditional French onion soup uses cabbage instead of onions. Tamari is used for the vegetarian broth. Cabbage contains fibre, Vitamins C, B6 and K and minerals such as calcium and potassium. Choose a cabbage that is firm, with tightly packed leaves and is heavy rather than light. White cabbage has light green leaves and is white in the middle. Serves 6-8. Ingredients: 2 to 4 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 white cabbage, coarsely shredded 1 ¾ quarts water 3 bay leaves ½ cup [...]

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 April by the Berlin students. Participation [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashrams Sivananda Ashram Yoga Camp, Sivananda Headquarters, Val Morin, Quebec, Canada Om Namah Sivaya. The Yoga Camp Ashram will remain closed until further notice. Continue your practice from the comfort of your own home with our online classes/courses to assist in keeping you connected, inspired, and energized. Let us take this time to reconnect with ourselves through the practice. https://sivanandacanada.org/camp/Online-courses/ In April we welcomed the official opening of the Ayappa-Subrahmanya Temple. 25 of the closest Temple devotees joined the Ashram staff after the morning Satsang to [...]

Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q 1: How does the mind differ from the Soul? A: The mind is mortal, while the Soul is immortal. The mind is a special, limited particularization of the Soul Consciousness, which is unlimited and never ceases to be all pervading. The mind is the form of the collective totality of desires. The mind is inert and powerless, but it appears to be conscious and powerful because the Inner Self or the Soul is reflected through it. The mind alone is the individual. It is the doer of all actions. It [...]