Sivananda Yoga FAQ Q 1: The Atman is different from the body and is not affected by the latter's doings. The body is reborn a number of times according to its Karma and goes through life and death as per the Supreme Will. If this is so, then who goes to hell or heaven?
 A:. The real experiencer of anything, in an individualistic way, is neither the Self nor the physical body. It is the mind that is the Centre of individuality, that individualizes and imprisons a ray of the Atman in what is [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashrams Sivananda Ashram Yoga Camp, Val Morin, Quebec, Canada Om Namah Sivaya. In early August we welcomed many kids and teenagers with their parents for Family Week program at the Ashram. Families very much enjoyed a trip with canoes and different walks and games in nature. The Bonfire Satsang was culminating experience for this lively and joyous family retreat. We had several other events taking place at the Ashram. We had an inauguration ceremony for the Advanced Teacher Training Course. This course is taken mainly by students from [...]

Sivananda World News: The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Zentrum, Berlin, Germany Om Namah Sivaya. In early August the Berlin Centre yoga courses and classes continued as usual and a Yoga 123 and a Meditation-course 2 started. We had excellent support from Karma Yogis. New karma yogis started to come regularly and quickly found their way into different departments. The garden was nicely taken care of on a daily basis. Another focus was the preparations for the retreat near Berlin. A good group of students joined together for the 5-Day Retreat in [...]

Vegetarian Cuisine PUMPKIN TART  - This vegan version of pumpkin pie is a favourite at the New York Sivananda Centre’s Thanksgiving dinner in November each year. Makes 2 - 8” pies. Ingredients for filling 1 medium pumpkin 7½ tablespoons maple syrup 4 ounces silken tofu ¼ tsp sea salt ½ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground ginger A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg A pinch of ground cloves 1 tbsp soy flour Ingredients for pastry 2½ cups whole wheat pastry dough 1 tsp sea salt 4 tbsp wheat germ or sesame seeds ⅔ cup [...]

Hatha Yoga Tip Yoga @ HOME SEQUENCES - All Levels Benefits of a Yoga @ Home sequence: A daily check-in with the body/mind connection through an asana practice leads to healthier lifestyle Yoga @ Home sequences allow you to easily add your asanas into your daily life A daily practice opens the body and keeps it and the mind clear and refreshed to meet the day Doing a yoga practice at home develops inner awareness and the witness Doing a yoga practice at home lifts the energy of your home Doing a yoga practice [...]

Gurugram September 2022 | Preface Om Namah Sivaya Blessed Self Greetings from all staff in the Sivananda Centres and Ashrams. A very active and successful summer season in the Northern Hemisphere is coming to a close. We anticipate entering a very special period of calmer warm and pleasant days. We wish you an inspiring Autumn 2022 with much inspiration in your practice. Join us for the monthly Sivananda "Meditation for a Peaceful Planet" on Sunday September 4th 2022 at 2pm CET. Check our website for information. https://sivanandaorleans.org/unite-for-a-healthy-planet Om and prem, Acharyas of the Sivananda [...]