Hatha Yoga DHANURASANA - The Bow - All levels A bow shaped pose combining benefits of cobra and locust. The full bow pose involves a good back contraction and stretch to thighs. An option for those who find it difficult to catch hold of both ankles, is to attempt the pose with one knee bent, holding on one ankle at a time.  This is also a good way to work on increasing the stretch in each thigh before going on to the full version holding both ankles. Begin lying on the abdomen, stretch out [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine WHEAT FREE CREPES – A great option for those who are wheat or gluten intolerant. These quick crepes are so versatile, delicious for breakfast, a light lunch, dinner or a dessert. Be as creative as you like, fill them with something savoury or sweet and fold them, then top with a savoury sauce or sweet syrup, if desired. Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 1½ cups stirred soy flour 1¾ cups rice flour 1 tablespoon baking powder Pinch salt 1 -2 teaspoons honey 2¾ cups water recommended or more 4 tablespoons oil Oil for frying [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya! In October the daily Navaratri Pujas were divine and uplifting for the whole Berlin Centre. The South Indian Priest, Yagneshwara Dixit, stayed at the Centre for the full 9 days. Many students and teachers came to the morning and evening Poojas. Some intermediate and advanced courses and a well attended Yoga 1 course started this month. The new brochure was sent out in a bulk mailing and it was well received. Swami Gokulananda went to Munich [...]

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. At the Yoga Camp and Sivananda Headquarters October’s temperatures dropped significantly, hinting to start the preparations for the winter months. The abundant maple trees released their leaves to the ground. There were many guests visiting us which was very nice for the start of Navaratri. We began reading the Devi Mahatmya during the morning Satsangs then a trek up to the Subramnaya Temple for the Pujas in the [...]

Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q 1:  Difficulties and anxieties upset me in every way. Failure and troubles face me on every side. Domestic duties trouble my Sadhana. What shall I do, my Lord? A: Don't be afraid. Remember the saying, "Even this will pass". Write this on a piece of paper in bold types and fix it on the wall in your room. Difficulties and troubles are Agamapaya. They come and go. Read Verse 14 in Chapter 2 of Srimad Bhagavad Gita. Become a hero. Stand firm as a rock. Live in the Centre. Live [...]