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Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka

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

Puraka is inhalation of breath; Rechaka is exhalation; Kumbhaka is retention. Kumbhaka gives you longevity and energy.

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

Karma Yoga and Duty

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on February 22, 2011 at 2:00pm

Do actions as your duty, duty for duty’s sake.

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.

Pranayama

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

Ujjayi, Sitkari, Sukha-Purvaka, Suryabheda are different kinds of Pranayama. Through the practice of these Pranayamas Kevala-Kumbhaka results.

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

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Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka

Karma Yoga and Duty

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