Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q 1:  Give me a very simple, but very impressive proof for the existence of the soul. A: You say in daily life, "My body", "My Prana", "My mind", "My Indriya". This clearly denotes that the Self or Atman is entirely different from the body, the mind, the Prana and the Indriyas. The mind and the body are your servants or instruments. They are as much outside of you as these towels, chairs, cups are. You are holding the body just as you are holding a long walking stick in your [...]

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. In August the Ashram was alive with energy.  We were able to welcome many families and share in some fun and engaging activities.  Family week is always such a special time here at the  Yoga Camp.  We had close to 300 people, many being children, spending quality time together and grow spiritually. Seeing these children in a yogic environment is truly inspiring. Arjuna, Omkari and Kundalini, and their [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya! It is the last 4 weeks of the summer holidays and summer arrived finally in Berlin at the beginning of the month, so a lot of classes could be held outside on the garden platform. Courses and classes were still running on the regular schedule. Classes were well visited and also Satsang participation was quite good. Krishna Jayanti was celebrated with a peaceful Morning-Puja with staff and some close students and teachers. The energy was soft [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine CORN FRITTERS This recipe utilizes chick pea flour and whole wheat flour with corn for a tasty snack item. Can be served with chutney. Makes 24- 30 small fritters. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour ½ cup chick pea flour (besan flour) 2 ¼ cups fresh corn kernels (cut off cobs) or canned corn kernels, drained 4-6 fresh green chilies (optional) ½ teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper Juice of 1 lemon 1 inch piece of fresh ginger root, peeled and grated 1 bunch of fresh cilantro or parsley, [...]

Hatha Yoga VRKSASANA - TREE - A standing balance posture - Beginner and intermediate level Sanskrit: vriksa or vriksha (वृक्ष, vṛkṣa) meaning "tree" and asana (आसन) meaning "posture". Begin by standing straight and focus on a spot in front of you.  Transfer your balance to one leg while breathing slowly and standing firm on the foot. Lift the other foot to place it flat on the inner thigh of the standing foot. Use your hand to help place the foot in the correct position. Your knee will be bent at a right angle to [...]

Gurugram September 2017 | Preface Blessed Self, Om Namah Sivaya Greetings to all from the Sivananda Organization Headquarters. By the grace of Master and Swamiji we had a very successful season at the Yoga Camp in Val Morin, with both the Camp and Temple being very busy with students and devotees. The rest of the Organization was very successful in offering new programs and welcoming many new guests to Centres and Ashrams. We are glad to inform you the newest Ashram of the Organization, in Gudur, Andhra Pradesh, India is going to be inaugurated [...]