Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q 1: If we are tools in the hands of God, are we not free? A: Man becomes free only when his individual will becomes merged in the Divine Will. Licentiousness and autocracy must not be mistaken for spiritual freedom. By becoming a tool (Nimitta) in the hands of God, the Bhakta destroys the egoism or the little false 'I', but gains all the Divine Aisvarya or the Siddhis of the Lord. He becomes perfectly free. He has become one with God now. Q 2: What is the easiest way for [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashrams Sivananda Ashram Yoga Camp, Val Morin, Quebec, Canada Om Namah Sivaya. The Sivananda Yoga Camp is currently open to restricted size retreats and TTCs only. Due to the restrictions on the number of people allowed at the Ashram, we will be able to welcome only students attending the pre-registered retreats. If you are interested in coming for the weekend only (Friday to Sunday), please register to the waiting list, shown at the bottom of the retreat description. One week before the retreat we will contact [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya! The Berlin Centre is open again. There are daily yoga classes. If the weather is nice, the class can take place on the platform in the garden. We offer meditation evenings on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Trial lessons offered on Saturdays - with new time 2.30-3.30pm. The yoga shop is open. Please register for all lessons and group meditations. The online program also continues. We wish you inspiring yoga classes and look forward to serve you. [...]

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 Directions: Combine [...]

Hatha Yoga Tip TRIKONASANA - TRIANGLE - VARIATIONS FROM BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED First variation with simple hip twist: Beginner Stand with legs about twice shoulder width apart. Turn the left foot to the left and right foot slightly in to the left. Interlock fingers behind the back. The front heel is aligned with the Centre of the back foot. Rotate the hips to the left so the chest is aligned with the front leg in this case the left leg and foot. Adjust feet if necessary. Inhale and stretch the body up [...]

Gurugram November 2020 | Preface Om Namah Sivaya Blessed Self Greetings from all staff in the Sivananda Centres and Ashrams! As the world continues to struggle with all the restrictions and the suffering brought by the pandemic, the need to find relief increases proportionally. Connecting with the Divine within to keep our balance and positivity, and be able to see the deeper meaning behind this apparent curse, is the need of the time. The celebration of Navaratri, the 9 day festival dedicated to the Divine Mother, brought the soothing energy needed in these challenging [...]