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EGO PROVIDES THE SOUL WITH ALL THE INGREDIENTS OF UN POPULARITY .

Posted by VISHNU ER on April 5, 2011 at 6:53pm

EGO PROVIDES THE SOUL WITH ALL THE INGREDIENTS OF UN POPULARITY .

Glory of Mantra repetition.

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

Japa Yoga is the easiest, quickest, safest, surest, and cheapest, way for attaining God -realisation. Glory to the Lord! Glory, glory to His Name! O man! Take refuge in the Name. Nama (Name) and Nami (Lord) are inseparable.

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

Regularity in Japa

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

Japa must become habitual. Even in dream you must be doing Japa.

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

What is Puruscharana

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

Purascharana is repetition of the Mantra Akshara-Laksha, one lakh of times for each letter.

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

THE CARDIO YOGA For15 minutes will burn 300 calories.

Posted by yoga guru suneel singh on April 3, 2011 at 6:30am

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Engine Gati: Engine Gati is running on the spot. Yoga has introduced engine gati or Hardya Gati as one of the best of exercise for over all physical benefits. In engine Gati, you have to stand on the ground. Now start running on the spot. Your hands will move like Rail engine ballet in front of you. While running, you will be hitting your hip with your ankles. The entire action has to be sermonized with normal breathing. Your spine, neck and shoulder will remain straight. One should do the en

Importance of Regularity in Repetition of Mantra

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

Importance of Regularity in Repetition of Mantra
Regularity in Japa Sadhana is most essential. Sit in the same place and at the same time.

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

Stick to one Mantra

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

It is better to stick to one Mantra alone. See Lord Krishna in Rama, Siva, Durga, Gayatri.

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

Dhanurakarshanasana.( Archer’s pose)

Posted by yoga guru suneel singh on March 31, 2011 at 5:39pm

Dhanurakarshanasana.( Archer’s pose)In this asana the shape of our body becomes like the stretched bow and arrow, hence our yogi’s have names it as Dhanurakarshanasana.Procedure: Sit down on the ground spreading both the legs apart. Now hold the left leg's big toe with right hand and again with left hand hold the right leg big toe. Now

pull the leg with left hand to the extend that the right leg thumb touches the left ear. Be in this position for a while. When tired bring down the legs slowly. K

Mantras for Japa

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

A devotee of Lord Vishnu should repeat “Om Namo Narayanaya”; a devotee of Lord Siva, “Om Namah Sivaya”; a devotee of Lord Krishna, “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”; a devotee of Lord Rama, “Om Sri Ramaya Namah” or “Om Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram”; a devotee of Devi, Gayatri Mantra or Durga Mantra.

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.

HALASANA (Plough Pose)

Posted by yoga guru suneel singh on March 31, 2011 at 7:31am

Hala means a "Plough" the shape of body resembles Hala(Plough), hence it is called Halasana.TECHNIQUE: Lie down flat on the back with the legs andfeet together, place the arms beside the body withpalms facing down and raise both legs to the verticalposition, keeping them straight and together, pressdown on the arms and lift the buttocks, rolling theback away from the floor. Lower the legs over thehead. Try to touch the toes to the floor behind thehead. Place the arms close to the body with palms

How often can you do Mantra Repetition

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

Have four sittings for Japa daily—early morning, noon, evening and night.

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

Easy Relaxation-Breath Visualisation

Posted by Nalini Sahay on March 30, 2011 at 10:48am

People who wish to relax but find it hard will be able to do this simple practice.Keep spine straight.Visualise the breath going in and out of the left nostril.Follow it and count the breath.Now visualise the breath going in and out of the right nostril.Follow it and count the breath.This simple practice balances your breathing in both nostrils.It is relaxing and can be done by anyone,anywhere.

Easy Relaxation--Respiration

Posted by Nalini Sahay on March 29, 2011 at 9:00pm

The practice of respiration is taken for granted by us.The process of respiration can be converted by us into a relaxation practice.

Be aware of the breathing process.Cool air going in through the nostrils during inhalation and warm air being eliminated through the nostrils during exhalation.

Now become aware of the oxygen and prana being inhaled by the lungs during inhalation and be aware of the carbon dioxide and toxins being eliminated during exhalation.Concentrate on this process.

Now become a

Meditation and Japa

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

Practise meditation also along with Japa. This is Japa-Sahita-Dhyana. Gradually Japa will drop and meditation alone will continue. This is Japa-Rahita-Dhyana.

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

Easy Relaxation--Breath Awareness

Posted by Nalini Sahay on March 28, 2011 at 8:58pm

In order to relax the first practice to be done is Breath Awareness.1.Become aware of your breath.Breathe in and out comfortably without strain.No effort is to be made.Be aware of the breath flowing in and out of the nostrils.With each inhalation be aware of the prana and oxygen in each breath.Be aware of the exhalation with toxins and carbon-dioxide.2.This simple practice done for 10 minutes will relax and calm you.If you can count your breath and practice 54 rounds it is even better.The reason

Repeat the Mantra regularly

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

Resolve to finish a certain minimum number of Malas before leaving the seat. Mala or rosary is a whip to goad the mind towards God. Sometimes do the Japa without a Mala. Go by the watch.

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

Ek padangustasana( Tip toe pose )

Posted by yoga guru suneel singh on March 27, 2011 at 4:52pm

This asanas is done by putting complete body weight on the big toe of the foot and hence is called Padangustasana.How to do it: Sit down on the ground and put the right leg over the left thigh. Now lift the heal of the leg from the ground. Bring the heal of the leg between the testicles and the anus (Sivani Nadi) and if the heel it not placed properly at this point, the asana will be of no use. Now raise both the hands and bring them near the chest in a 'Namaskar Mudra'. Eyes should be straight

Be alert and concentrated

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

Be vigilant. Keep an alert attention during Japa. Stand up and do the Japa when sleep tries to overpower you.

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

How to use a Japa Mala

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

How to use a Japa Mala
Use not the index finger while rolling the beads. Use the thumb, the middle and the ring fingers. When counting of one Mala is over, revert it and come back again. Cross not the Meru. Cover your hand with a towel.

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

WHEN YOU ARE ANGRY ,A GREAT DEAL OF ENERGY IS USED UP AND WASTE .USE ENERGY WISELY .

Posted by VISHNU ER on March 26, 2011 at 12:56am

WHEN YOU ARE ANGRY ,A GREAT DEAL OF ENERGY IS USED UP AND WASTE .USE ENERGY WISELY .@@Success is achieved through accurate efforts. @ Normally we tend to associate success with what we get, rather than how much effort we put in. So sometimes when things dont turn out the way we expect them to, we tend to have negative feelings because of the thought of being unsuccessful. So we tend to stop putting in further efforts for success. Solution: When I put in accurate efforts for the success of every

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EGO PROVIDES THE SOUL WITH ALL THE INGREDIENTS OF UN POPULARITY .

Glory of Mantra repetition.

Regularity in Japa

What is Puruscharana

THE CARDIO YOGA For15 minutes will burn 300 calories.

Importance of Regularity in Repetition of Mantra

Stick to one Mantra

Dhanurakarshanasana.( Archer’s pose)

Mantras for Japa

HALASANA (Plough Pose)

How often can you do Mantra Repetition

Easy Relaxation-Breath Visualisation

Easy Relaxation--Respiration

Meditation and Japa

Easy Relaxation--Breath Awareness

Repeat the Mantra regularly

Ek padangustasana( Tip toe pose )

Be alert and concentrated

How to use a Japa Mala

WHEN YOU ARE ANGRY ,A GREAT DEAL OF ENERGY IS USED UP AND WASTE .USE ENERGY WISELY .

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