Vegetarian Cuisine SIVANANDA COOKIES - Oatmeal Raisin These large energy packed cookies are a standard after asana class treat at Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres around the world. These cookies are basically vegan oatmeal raisin cookies with oats, whole wheat flour and whatever nuts and dried fruits there is to add. They are very nutritious and make a meal in themselves. Makes 12 cookies. Ingredients 1/3 cup chopped almonds, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried unsweetened coconut or a mix of all three 3 cups rolled oats (not instant oats) ¾ cup whole wheat flour [...]

Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q 1: In all matters with which it is connected, science gives us a precise account of how a particular thing is constructed and how it grows. We are also given the successive signs that mark the growth. Are there, in the practice of Yoga, any definite indication to measure the aspirant's progress--for instance, some experiences that he would have after, say, three months of practice, others which he would come upon after a year, and so on? A: Various Yogas give various experiences. The practice of Pranayama and Hatha Yogic [...]

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. Transitioning into the month of October, the Yoga Camp began with a Navaratri festival. We had a regular guest program in the daytime with curious guests who attended the lectures on yoga philosophy and asked for guidance with their practice. In the evenings everyone would gather and walk up to the Subramanya Temple to celebrate the Divine Mother with Pujas, chanting, prayers, positive energy and delicious Prasad. Some of [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya! The highlight of the October was the Navaratri celebrations, especially the evening Poojas that were well attended. The altar was decorated with an abundance of flowers. The energy was high. Mirabai returned to Munich, after supporting the Berlin Centre and finishing TTC Poland. Several higher courses started with good numbers of participants, among them a yoga course focusing on body consciousness in the Asanas, which was well attended. We offered a headstand workshop with all participants making [...]

Hatha Yoga Tip MATSYASANA - FISH POSE - All Levels Matsyanasana is the counter pose to the end of the shoulderstand cycle. After practicing fish, there is a deeper relaxation possible in corpse pose. Spend half the time in fish pose that you spent in the shoulderstand or Sarvangasana. The pose is called Matsyanasana as it helps one float easily on the water - Master Swami Sivananda. The neck is in hyperextension during the asana. If this pose causes discomfort or dizziness come out of pose and do not practice until shoulders and neck [...]