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PADAMASANA (The Lotus Posture) .

Posted by yoga guru suneel singh on February 27, 2011 at 8:53am

Method: Sit down on the floor with your legs resting in front of you. Bend the right leg at the knee and place the sole of the right foot on the left thigh. Now bend the left leg at the knee and place the sole of the left foot on the right thing, thus interlocking your legs. Adjust in such a way that both the knees touch the floor. Keep your head, neck and spinal cord erect and in a straight line. Place your hands on the knees in gyan mudra (the tip of the index finger touching the tip of the th

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

Reflecting your life

Posted by ૐ Lakshmi Devi on February 26, 2011 at 1:30pm

1. Sit quietly, close your eyes, and take a few deep breaths, relaxing a little with each exhalation
2. Imagine that you're at the end of your life and death is quickly approaching.
3. Reflect on your life as you watch it replay before your eyes like a video.
4. As you reflect, choose two things you've done that you feel good about now.
5. Look deeply at what makes these moments memorable-at the qualities of mind and heart you brought to them.
6. Notice how these memories affects you-what feeling and

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

WORLD RELIGIONS

Posted by Bhajan Noam on February 24, 2011 at 9:00am

SHIT HAPPENS

* TAOISM: Shit happens, go with the flow.
* HINDUISM: This shit has happened before.
* HARE KRISHNA: Shit happens Rama Rama Ding Dong.
* ISLAM: Shit happening is the will of Allah.
* ZEN: What is the sound of shit happening?
* EXISTENTALISM: Shit doesn't happen; shit is.
* BUDDHISM: When shit happens, is it really shit?
* CONFUCIANISM: Confucius says, "Shit happens".
* PROTESTANTISM: Shit won't happen if you work harder.
* CATHOLICISM: If shit happens, you deserved it.
* JEHOVAN'S WITNESSESS:

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

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.

Work without expectation

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on February 21, 2011 at 2:00pm

Do not expect even thanks or appreciation for your work.

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

Overcome Abhimana, egoism

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on February 20, 2011 at 2:00pm

Give up Abhimana of all sorts. Kill the Vairagya-abhimana, Seva-abhimana, Tyagi-abhimana, Kartritva-abhimana, male-female-abhimana, and doctor-judge-abhimana.

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

Chanting and Work

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

Sing Sitaram, Radheshyam or Hare Rama while you work. Remember the Lord always.

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

Adapt adjust acommodate

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on February 18, 2011 at 2:00pm

Develop nicely adaptability. Serve always with Atma-Bhava and Narayana-Bhava.

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

Equal mind

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on February 17, 2011 at 2:00pm

Have equal vision and balanced mind in pleasure and pain, gain and loss, success and failure.

Swami Sivananda

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

Arati at sunset at Ganga

Posted by Swami Saradananda on February 16, 2011 at 6:21pm

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Loving greetings from Rishikesh. The "Ayurveda & Yoga" conference started here this evening with beautiful chanting and arati (waving of lights). We were sitting just next to Ganga as the sunset turned the clouds a very special pink.

Soon after finishing, the rains began. Even thought it is not the rainy season here in North India, we have been having heavy rains for the past few weeks - and cold (for India) weather. But itmis peaceful in the Parmath Niketan ashram, and the conference promises

Surrender

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on February 16, 2011 at 2:00pm

Surrender always your actions and their fruits to the Lord.

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

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

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.

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

YOGA REDUCES EMOTIONAL AND NERVOUS TENSION.

Posted by yoga guru suneel singh on February 11, 2011 at 5:46am

YOGA REDUCES EMOTIONAL AND NERVOUS TENSION.Stress exists when the adaptive capacity of an Individual is over whelmed by events. Stress is normally experienced by three sources.1. Environment

2. Body physiology.3. Self appraisal.Follow three 3R’s to become stress free.A. Rest.B. Recreation.C. Relaxation.People are agitated temperamental, sentimental and Emotional. The wear and tear of the body is compensated during sleep by nature. Stress seems to be the root cause of ill health – physical and men

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PADAMASANA (The Lotus Posture) .

Equanimity

Reflecting your life

Develop Cosmic Love

WORLD RELIGIONS

Be alert

Be humble and grateful

Karma Yoga and Duty

Work without expectation

Overcome Abhimana, egoism

Chanting and Work

Swami Sivananda

Adapt adjust acommodate

Equal mind

Swami Sivananda

Arati at sunset at Ganga

Surrender

Motives and Karma Yoga

Swami Sivananda

Proper Attitude

Service

Share and serve

YOGA REDUCES EMOTIONAL AND NERVOUS TENSION.

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