Hatha Yoga Tip CHAKRASANA - THE WHEEL - All levels, with variations Beginner position: Lie on your back with knees bent and parallel although keep the knees apart. The feet are about hip width apart, and the feet flat on the mat. The feet are close to the body, hold the ankles. Take a deep breath and continue breathing deeply and rhythmically. Inhale and push up the hips as high as you can, while keeping head, shoulders and feet on the mat. Hold for a couple of deep rhythmical breaths and then lower the [...]

Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q 1: What are the marks of a wise man and a that of a fool? A: The fool reacts outwardly and emotionally under all circumstances, while there is no reaction in the sage. If at all the latter acts, such actions are not reactions to any immediate action, but are born out of the sage's Satsankalpa to serve humanity. Secondly, in all situations, the fool places himself first but finds himself last, while the wise man places himself last but finds himself first. Thirdly, the wise man retires silently as [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashrams Sivananda Ashram Yoga Camp, Sivananda Headquarters, Val Morin, Quebec, Canada Om Namah Sivaya. Greetings from the Sivananda Yoga Camp where we are 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 during October. 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. [...]

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 BANANA NUT TART A wholesome oven baked pie crust with a delicious fruit and nut filling cooked on stove top. The pie is chilled until set in refrigerator. Serves 8. Ingredients for PIE CRUST: 2 ½ cups rolled oats 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon honey or date syrup 2/3 cup oil 2 1/3 cups sunflower seeds Water for mixing Ingredients for FILLING: 1 ¼ cups cashew nuts 5 ounces pitted dates 4 ½ cups water 2 tablespoons arrowroot 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 bananas, [...]

Gurugram October 2020 | Preface Om Namah Sivaya Blessed Self Greetings from all staff in the Sivananda Centres and Ashrams! The transitional seasons of Fall, or Spring depending on the hemisphere you reside, have arrived as we continue to learn to adapt to the worldwide COVID situation. As many Sivananda Ashrams and Centres remain closed, resident staff tirelessly continue to offer enriching and abundant number of classes, courses and Satsangs for at home Sadhana. We hear from many it is a relief to be able to receive the uplifting teachings of yoga in their [...]