Hatha Yoga PADA HASTHASANA - STANDING FORWARD BEND - a variation Standing upright with feet together or almost touching together, inhale and stretch arms up alongside ears, neck is relaxed and straight, back is straight. Think of keeping the feet in even contact with the floor or mat. Spread the toes for more contact with the mat. Exhale, bend forward from hips, with arms extended forward, stretching the body away from the hips. Make a tabletop line with the back and arms and head all in one line horizontally. The hips will draw back [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine BANANA CHOCOLATE PUDDING WITH BERRIES - A sattvic, sweet dessert Here is protein and vegetables in a mousse! Tofu is extremely high in protein, iron, An easy and quick to make pudding dessert (ideal for a brunch or lunch dessert) that contains tofu, chocolate with bananas and fruit, and a thick creamy texture. The ingredients contribute protein and carbohydrates for stamina and magnesium to help relax muscles (or relieve muscle cramps. The fresh berries give appealing fresh contrast to the creamy richer texture of the pudding, but can also be optional. Serves [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya. The start of August and we saw the Fall courses building up again as holidays come to an end. Yoga 1 as well as several higher courses started this week. On Saturday we had a cooking class with an inspired group of students who learned to cook easy dishes for busy people. The result was very tasty. One main project was the packing for TTC Poland. With the dedicated help of the work studies we managed to [...]

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. During the beginning of August the Yoga Camp Family Week, with Arjuna as host, began with around 35 families over the course of the week. They enjoyed kids yoga classes, arts and crafts, outdoor activities and special Satsangs with Arjuna. Omkara, Kundalini and Yamuna provided a lot of support with keeping the children well fed, happy and entertained. Teen camp also started on the same day with 20 teens. [...]

Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q 1: The senses are generally turned outside. It is said that if they are turned inside, one will be able to attain Mukti. What is meant by turning them inside? A: Now, for example, think of Lord Rama and repeat Ram, Ram. When you mentally repeat Ram, keep a picture of Ram. The senses will be withdrawn. Now the eyes run towards objects and the ears run to various sounds. When you repeat Ram, Ram loudly, the ears hear only Ram, Ram; and they will not run. The inner eye [...]

Gurugram September 2015 | Preface Blessed Self, Om Namah Sivaya Greetings to all from the Sivananda Headquarters. With the grace of Swamiji, the Sivananda Organization continues to grow, finding a way to give inspiration toward propagating Yoga, Meditation and spiritual growth. We had an exceptionally busy Summer season for 2015 in the Northern Hemisphere. At the Yoga Camp in Val Morin, Canada all rooms were full throughout the season. The Ranch and Yoga Farm Ashrams also reported a high success with their energetic programs and courses this Summer. Yoga Centres mentioned how extremely busy [...]