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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

Share what you have with others

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

If you are a doctor, treat the poor free of charge. If you are an advocate, plead for the poor. If you are a teacher or a professor, give free tuition to poor boys. Give them books free.

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.

What is Karma Yoga

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on February 8, 2011 at 2:00pm

Karma Yoga is the Yoga of selfless action, without agency and expectation of fruits.

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

Equanimity

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

Bear insult, injury, harsh words, criticism, heat and cold.

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

Develop Cosmic Love

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

Cultivate amiable, loving, social nature, generosity, an open heart. Kill selfishness. Control the senses, practise self-restraint, tolerance, sympathy and mercy. These are the qualifications of a Karma Yogi.

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

Work and Worship

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on February 7, 2011 at 2:00pm

Work is worship of the Lord.

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

Maha Mudra

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on February 6, 2011 at 2:00pm

Maha Mudra is an important Mudra. This removes piles, enlargement of spleen, indigestion, constipation. Practise Yoga-Mudra daily. This is a good exercise for the abdominal organs.

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 the three Bandhas

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on February 5, 2011 at 2:00pm

Effects of the three Bandhas

Practise Bhandatraya Pranayama. It includes Mula-Bandha or contraction of anus, Jalandara-Bandha or chin-lock and Uddiyana-Bandha, drawing the belly backwards at the end of exhalation.

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.

Be alert

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on February 24, 2011 at 2:00am

Watch for opportunities for service. Never miss even a single opportunity.

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

Be humble and grateful

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on February 23, 2011 at 2:00pm

Never say: “I have helped that man.” Feel and think: “That man gave me an opportunity to serve.”

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 Sitali and Bhastrika

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

Sitali Pranayama cools your body and purifies the blood. Bhastrika warms your body and removes asthma and consumption.

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

Advice for practice of Hatha Yoga

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

Advice for practice of Hatha Yoga
Practise Yoga Asanas and Pranayama on an empty stomach in the early morning.

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

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Sushumna and Kundalini

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on January 19, 2011 at 2:00pm

Sushumna rises through all the Chakras. Kundalini passes through the Chakras and joins with Lord Siva in the Sahasrara.

From: Amrita Gita, by Swami Sivananda.Copyright The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh. More from and about Swami Sivananda: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video

The six Chakras

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on January 17, 2014 at 6:00am

There are Six Chakras or lotuses in the body. They are Muladhara (near the anus), Svadhisthana (midway between Muladhara and Manipura which is in the navel). Anahata Chakra in the heart, Vishuddha in the neck and Ajna in the space between the two eyebrows and Sahasrara or the thousand-petalled lotus (Chakra) in the crown of the head.

From: Amrita Gita, by Swami Sivananda.Copyright The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh. More from and about Swami Sivananda: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video

Hatha Yoga and Kundalini

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on January 13, 2014 at 6:00am

The practice of Hatha Yoga awakens the Kundalini Sakti that lies dormant in the Muladhara Chakra.

From: Amrita Gita, by Swami Sivananda.Copyright The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh. More from and about Swami Sivananda: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video

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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

Share what you have with others

What is Karma Yoga

Equanimity

Develop Cosmic Love

Work and Worship

Maha Mudra

Effects of the three Bandhas

Be alert

Be humble and grateful

Effects of Sitali and Bhastrika

Advice for practice of Hatha Yoga

Sushumna and Kundalini

The six Chakras

Hatha Yoga and Kundalini

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