Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q 1: How does the Yogi see the subtle rudiments of matter with his Yogic vision? As you would see the material objects with the help of a material instrument in the form of the eye, the Yogi would see subtler objects through the help of subtler instruments. Except in the plane of intuition, in all other lower planes, there exists a subject-object relationship as far as cognition is concerned. The only thing is: the instrument used in perceiving the object should be of the same material of which the object [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya. The Berlin Centre was well visited in September. Ganesha Chaturthi and Swami Sivananda’s birthday were celebrated with beautiful morning Pujas. We read from Masters Books and about Master. Everyone felt uplifted and recharged. A Y1 Beginners’ Yoga course started with a nice group of inspired students as well as a Yoga 2 course. Also the trial class went well with interested participants. Due to the beautiful and warm weather, many classes were taught on the garden [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashrams Sivananda Ashram Yoga Camp, Val Morin, Quebec, Canada Om Namah Sivaya. The Yoga Camp Ashram had a wonderful celebration for Krishna Jayanti with Puja chanting and reading on the last day of August. Everyone enjoyed over 20 Prasads prepared by the Temple devotees. We had a group of 30 guests. It was a very nice and positive group, all very eager to learn. They left grateful for the experience at the Ashram. May the grace of God and the guidance of the teachers be with us in [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine A JUICE FAST - Serves your body Ingredients: Raw fresh vegetable or fruit juice Raw vegetable or fruit juices are a good way of detoxifying the body. “Raw, freshly made vegetable or fruit juices are very good for those who suffer from chronic ailments. Do not think these raw juices are like drugs to cure ailments. They are rather the most vital rebuilding and regenerating foods the the body can use for cellular construction. The raw fruits and vegetables are the storehouses of nature’s energy to nourish the starved cells of the [...]

Hatha Yoga Tip MAYURASANA - Peacock - While in this pose the body resembles a peacock with its feathers spread out behind. Mayurasana is a balancing posture. Start in a kneeling position, then move your knees apart. Place your arms between your legs, bringing your elbows in close together and into your abdomen. Next, lay your hands flat on the floor, with your wrists together and your fingers pointing back toward your feet. Starting Pose: sit on your heels with your knees wide apart. Keep your hands directly under your abdomen. Lean forward, lifting [...]

Gurugram October 2021 | Preface Om Namah Sivaya Blessed Self Greetings from all staff in the Sivananda Centres and Ashrams! As the summer season came to an end and we entered into Autumn and the attention shifted to welcoming the Sivananda students back after their vacations. Centres and Ashrams continued to adapt to various country’s regulations regarding the COVID pandemic while serving their students the best they can within the constraint of the restrictions. It still continues to be an exercise in “Adapting, Adjusting and Accommodating” for everyone. It seems we need to continue [...]