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Proper Attitude

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on February 14, 2011 at 2:00pm

Work without egoism. Cultivate the Nimitta-Bhava. Feel you are an instrument in the hands of the Lord.

From Amrita Gita by Swami Sivananda, copyright The Divine Life Society. Swami Sivananda was a self-realized Master and a very practical Guru. Following His teachings can lead you to the Absolute.

Motives and Karma Yoga

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on February 15, 2011 at 2:00pm

Scrutinise always your inner motives. Destroy selfish motives.

Swami Sivananda

From the book: Amrita Gita, by Shri Swami Sivananda Maharaj, 1887-1963.Copyright The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh. More Infos from and about Swami Sivananda on German Site: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video

Overcome Karma

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on March 4, 2011 at 2:00pm

Sanchita is destroyed by Brahma-Jnana. You will have to enjoy the Prarabdha. Agami has no binding force as there is no agency or egoism in the sage. Do not be attached to the work itself. You must be able to give it up at any moment.

Taken from Amrita Gita, by Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, 1887-1963. Copyright Divine Life Society, Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh. More Informations: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video, Books by Swami Sivananda

Three kinds of Karma

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on March 3, 2011 at 2:00pm

There are three kinds of Karma, viz., Sanchita, Prarabdha and Agami or Kriyamana. Sanchita is the accumulated storehouse of actions of previous births. Prarabdha is that part of Karma which has given rise to your present birth. Agami is current action.

Swami Sivananda lived 1887-1963. His teachings are as much inspiring today as they were half a century ago. A life in accordance to his inspiration can lead you to joy, love and highest realisation. Quotes from Amrita Gita copyright The Divine Lif

Service

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on February 13, 2011 at 2:00pm

Serve the sick. Serve the poor. Serve your parents. Serve your motherland. Serve humanity in general.

Taken from Amrita Gita, by Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, 1887-1963. Copyright Divine Life Society, Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh. More Informations: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video, Books by Swami Sivananda

Share and serve

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on February 12, 2011 at 2:00pm

Share what you have with others. Serve the saints and sages.

Swami Sivananda lived 1887-1963. His teachings are as much inspiring today as they were half a century ago. A life in accordance to his inspiration can lead you to joy, love and highest realisation. Quotes from Amrita Gita copyright The Divine Life Society

Serve serve serve

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on March 2, 2011 at 2:00pm

Feed the poor. Clothe the naked. Comfort the distressed. Remove glass pieces from the road.

By Swami Sivananda, from the Book Amrita Gita. Swami Sivananda lived from 1887-1963. He was one of the great Yoga Masters of the 20th Century who made Yoga available to a great public. Copyright of the texts of Swami Sivananda The Divine Life Society Rishikesh

See God everywhere

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on February 11, 2011 at 2:00am

See God in every face. Behold the Lord in all creatures.

From Amrita Gita by Swami Sivananda, copyright The Divine Life Society. Swami Sivananda was a self-realized Master and a very practical Guru. Following His teachings can lead you to the Absolute.

Relaxation pose

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on February 1, 2011 at 2:00pm

Relax all the muscles through Savasana. Do this Asana in the end.

Swami Sivananda lived 1887-1963. His teachings are as much inspiring today as they were half a century ago. A life in accordance to his inspiration can lead you to joy, love and highest realisation. Quotes from Amrita Gita copyright The Divine Life Society

The effects of backward bends

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on January 31, 2011 at 2:00pm

Bhujanga, Salabha and Dhanur Asanas remove constipation and muscular rheumatism of the back.

By Swami Sivananda, from the Book Amrita Gita. Swami Sivananda lived from 1887-1963. He was one of the great Yoga Masters of the 20th Century who made Yoga available to a great public. Copyright of the texts of Swami Sivananda The Divine Life Society Rishikesh

Effects of Forward bend

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on January 30, 2011 at 2:00pm

Paschimottanasana reduces fat and helps digestion. So does Mayurasana.

From the book: Amrita Gita, by Shri Swami Sivananda Maharaj, 1887-1963.Copyright The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh. More Infos from and about Swami Sivananda on German Site: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video

Shoulderstand, Plough and fish

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on January 29, 2011 at 2:00pm

Sarvanga, Hala and Ardhamatsyendra Asanas make the spine elastic. Sarvanga develops thyroid gland and bestows good health. It helps Brahmacharya and gives longevity.

From Amrita Gita by Swami Sivananda, copyright The Divine Life Society. Swami Sivananda was a self-realized Master and a very practical Guru. Following His teachings can lead you to the Absolute.

Work is worship

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on March 1, 2011 at 2:00pm

Do not make any difference between menial and respectable work.

From the book: Amrita Gita, by Shri Swami Sivananda Maharaj, 1887-1963.Copyright The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh. More Infos from and about Swami Sivananda on German Site: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video

Headstand - Shirshana

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on January 28, 2011 at 2:00pm

Sirshasana is the king of all Asanas. It strengthens the brain and the brain-centres and improves memory, and helps Brahmacharya.

Swami Sivananda lived 1887-1963. His teachings are as much inspiring today as they were half a century ago. A life in accordance to his inspiration can lead you to joy, love and highest realisation. Quotes from Amrita Gita copyright The Divine Life Society

Help others

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on February 28, 2011 at 2:00pm

If anyone is suffering from acute pain, shampoo/massage the painful part. Feel you are shampooing the body of the Lord.

From the book: Amrita Gita, by Shri Swami Sivananda Maharaj, 1887-1963.Copyright The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh. More Infos from and about Swami Sivananda on German Site: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video

Effects of Karma

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on February 10, 2011 at 2:00pm

Karma Yoga prepares the mind for the reception of Divine Light, Divine Grace, and Divine Knowledge.

By Swami Sivananda, from the Book Amrita Gita. Swami Sivananda lived from 1887-1963. He was one of the great Yoga Masters of the 20th Century who made Yoga available to a great public. Copyright of the texts of Swami Sivananda The Divine Life Society Rishikesh

Kriyas in Hatha Yoga

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on January 27, 2011 at 2:00pm

Dhauti (cleansing of stomach with a piece of cloth), Basti (drawing up of water through anus), Neti (cleansing of nostrils with the help of a thread), Nauli (manipulation of the abdominal muscles), Trataka (gazing on an object), Kapalabhati (a kind of Pranayama)—are the Shad Kriyas of Hatha Yoga.

From the book: Amrita Gita, by Shri Swami Sivananda Maharaj, 1887-1963.Copyright The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh. More Infos from and about Swami Sivananda on German Site: Sivananda photos, Sivananda

Karma Yoga, the great purifier

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on February 9, 2011 at 2:00pm

Karma Yoga removes the impurities of the mind. It is a potent purifier of the heart.

From the book: Amrita Gita, by Shri Swami Sivananda Maharaj, 1887-1963.Copyright The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh. More Infos from and about Swami Sivananda on German Site: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video

How much time for Asanas and Pranayama

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on January 26, 2011 at 2:00pm

Spend half an hour daily in the practice of Asanas and Pranayama. This will give you health, vim, vigour and vitality. This will remove all diseases.

From Amrita Gita by Swami Sivananda, copyright The Divine Life Society. Swami Sivananda was a self-realized Master and a very practical Guru. Following His teachings can lead you to the Absolute.

Reguluarity in Hatha Yoga

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on January 25, 2011 at 2:00pm

Reguluarity in Hatha Yoga

Be regular in your practice. Regularity is of paramount importance.
Bath and Asanas
Wait for half an hour after finishing Asanas for taking a bath.

Taken from Amrita Gita, by Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, 1887-1963. Copyright Divine Life Society, Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh. More Informations: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video, Books by Swami Sivananda

Yoga (552)

Proper Attitude

Motives and Karma Yoga

Swami Sivananda

Overcome Karma

Three kinds of Karma

Service

Share and serve

Serve serve serve

See God everywhere

Relaxation pose

The effects of backward bends

Effects of Forward bend

Shoulderstand, Plough and fish

Work is worship

Headstand - Shirshana

Help others

Effects of Karma

Kriyas in Hatha Yoga

Karma Yoga, the great purifier

How much time for Asanas and Pranayama

Reguluarity in Hatha Yoga

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