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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

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.

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

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

Meditation IS ABOVE Any RELIGION

Posted by yoga guru suneel singh on February 9, 2011 at 5:58am

Meditation IS ABOVE Any RELIGIONDo you remember a time when you were totally absorbed what you are doing? Hours may have passed yet it seemed like only a moment. Remember what a good feeling it was to be completed absorbed in those moments, How accurate your perception were, and How clear your thinking was, and How alive you felt. The simple example to illustrate Dhyan in action is of a House wife while cooking when she devotes her total mental attention warped in emotional warmth in the process

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

Meditation IS ABOVE Any RELIGION

Posted by yoga guru suneel singh on February 8, 2011 at 6:58am

Do you remember a time when you were totally absorbed what you are doing? Hours may have passed yet it seemed like only a moment. Remember what a good feeling it was to be completed absorbed in those moments, How accurate your perception were, and How clear your thinking was, and How alive you felt. The simple example to illustrate Dhyan in action is of a House wife while cooking when she devotes her total mental attention warped in emotional warmth in the process of cooking the cooked food is d

Sivananda, an insiders view

Posted by Craig David on February 8, 2011 at 6:30am

The Sivananda yoga organization is unique among the forms of yoga I have been exposed to. That's why I no longer participate in the Sivananda yoga organization.

First and foremost, it is a cult. Yes, a godless, Communist cult. Like a cult, the leaders use cult names. For example, the North American executive goes by Srinavasan; or, more commonly, Sri. However, the name on his driver's license is Mark Ashley. Like most cults, your identity is stripped to conform with that of the group. The group i

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

YOGIC WAY TO DEVELOP STRONG HEART

Posted by yoga guru suneel singh on February 7, 2011 at 5:00am

YOGIC WAY TO DEVELOP STRONG HEARTPhysical inactivity has been established as a major risk in increasing heart disease and risk of hypertension by 30%. A major portion of the population from both developed and developing countries are physically active enough to gain Health benefits.

There are several types of Heart diseases. A sedentary life style and high stress was responsible for one’s condition. It has been estimated that at least seventy lakh people die of heart disease every year.What cause

Whistler Yoga Conference

Posted by Glenn Iles on February 7, 2011 at 2:36am

On the first weekend of May 2011 in Whistler, BC a very special weekend meeting will occur. This conference is directed at advanced students and teachers with the intention to help improve yoga in North America. By offering a wide variety of styles and an exposure to new teaching participants will be able to further improve their own practice and teachers will be able to improve their teaching skills.This is a niche conference with a limit of 250 attendees. 20 plus teachers and 80+ hours of work

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.

Agni sar kriya for digestion.

Posted by yoga guru suneel singh on February 5, 2011 at 7:29am

AGNISAR KRIYA: Sit down in Vajrasna or Sukhasna. Place your hands on your knees and close your eyes. Relax the whole Body for few minutes. Straighten your arms and slighty lean forward. Now exhale, emptying the lungs as much as possible. Contract and expand the abdominal muscles rapidly for as long as it is possible to hold the Breath outside comfortably. Do not strain. Now relax and breathe normally before starting the next round. This is one round. Beginners should practice it for 10 rounds an

Get rid of Arthritis by yoga

Posted by yoga guru suneel singh on February 5, 2011 at 7:16am

Arthritis is a disease of joints.. People suffering from this disease have a burning feeling, terrible pain and aching in their affected joints. There is a swelling, stiffness and heat in the joints. And most common of them are rheumatoid arthritis, Osteo arthritis and Gouty Arthritis. It is common practice all over the world to give medicines and recommend physical exercises to the patients for curing this disease.. Yoga system of treatment cures this disease with in two months when it is of mo

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

If your face is full of worry,you will cause others to worry .is this a good thing?

Posted by VISHNU ER on February 4, 2011 at 5:17am

If your face is full of worry,you will cause others to worry .is this a good thing? To recognize each one ’s uniqueness is to have respect for all. Projection: We usually expect people to behave according to our expectations. We would like to see people change according to our expectations and we expect them to mould themselves with our own value system. Yet we notice that this does not happen and then we tend to become disappointed. Solution: I need to understand that each one is unique with hi

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

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

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

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YOGA REDUCES EMOTIONAL AND NERVOUS TENSION.

See God everywhere

Effects of Karma

Karma Yoga, the great purifier

Meditation IS ABOVE Any RELIGION

What is Karma Yoga

Meditation IS ABOVE Any RELIGION

Sivananda, an insiders view

Work and Worship

YOGIC WAY TO DEVELOP STRONG HEART

Whistler Yoga Conference

Maha Mudra

Effects of the three Bandhas

Agni sar kriya for digestion.

Get rid of Arthritis by yoga

Effects of Sitali and Bhastrika

If your face is full of worry,you will cause others to worry .is this a good thing?

Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka

Pranayama

Relaxation pose

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