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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...
Shedding Regret and Worry
Strengthen yourself with vigour and virtues.
Brooding over your past mistakes and failures will only fill your mind with grief, regret and depression. Regret and...
Few Possessions = Peace of Mind
Be selfless. Remove everything and be free. This is Divine life. This is the direct way to Moksha/Salvation. - Swami Sivananda
Peace of mind and...
4 Paths of Yoga
This World is an Illusion
When Reality is recognized, the World no longer appears real. - Swami Vishnudevananda
THIS world is Asat or unreal. It is mere appearance. That which...
Tips for Your Concentration Practice
Concentration is purely a mental process. It needs an inward turning of the mind. It is not a muscular exercise. There should be...
Reincarnation
Begin each life afresh. Face life boldly. A glorious future is awaiting you. - Swami Sivananda
A human can hardly attain perfection in one life....
5 Points of Yoga
Truth – The First and the Last
Let Truth and Purity light up your career, guide your conduct, and mould your character.
If the mind is impure, Self realization cannot be attained...
Diet for The Pranayama Practitioner
Purity in Food
“Ahara-suddhau sattva-suddhih, Sattva-suddhau dhruva-smritih, Smritilabhe sarvagranthinam vipramokshah.”
The purity of food follows the purification of the inner nature, on the purity of the...
Diet and Ayurveda
EXTRACT FROM THE SIVANANDA BOOK OF MEDITATION
We are bombarded from all directions with information and tips on nutrition and diet. Quite often we are...