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Practical Lessons in Yoga
The book by Swami Sivananda entitled “Practical Lessons in Yoga” consists of twelve easy lessons for the yoga aspirant.
1 - The First Lesson deals...
Pratyahara
Desire is the seed from which sprouts ceaseless births. Desire arises from a sense of imperfection or limitation, by identifying with the finite body,...
Proper Breathing
The practice of pranayama, (yama in this context in Sanskrit means control) involves both the extension and suspension of breath, the regulation of the...
4 Paths of Yoga
This World is an Illusion
THIS world is a play of colours and sounds. This sense universe is a play of nerves. It is a false show kept up...
The Many Phases of the Mind
Inwardly witness every little movement, becoming aware of every change that takes place in the Mind. The Mind must be quiet and observant to...
Bear Insult. Bear Injury
Bear insult. Bear injury. This is the highest yoga, the highest Sadhana.
Sadhana means spiritual practice. Why is bear insult, bear injury considered to be...
5 Points of Yoga
Serenity, Internal Purity & Contentment
Contentment is a powerful antidote for the poison of greed. - Swami Sivananda
Fill the day with as many good deeds as possible so that...
Rub the Sweat
Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Chapter 2.13
“The perspiration exuding from the exertion of practice should be rubbed into the body (and not wiped), as by so...
Swara Yoga
Swami Sivananda, in his book Swara Yoga, states that, Swara yoga is an ancient science that has analysed the working of the life-principle, prana,...