YOGALife I Summer 2010 - Sivananda Yoga

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SIVANANDA
The River Ganga
“All glory be unto Mother Ganga, the giver of life, light and love!”
Swami Sivananda explains about the purity and sanctity of this holy river.
10 Meditations from the Upanishads
Swami Durgananda gives an insight into different types of meditation according
to these classic Indian scriptures.
14 The Divine Grace of Mother Ganga
We look at some inspirational letters that Swami Vishnudevananda wrote during
his personal sadhana and seclusion on the banks of the river Ganga.
17 Prison Project News
Swami Padmapadananda updates us on the latest Prison Project news.
18 The Influence of Swami Vishnudevananda
in the West
Swami Mahadevananda talks about Swami Vishnudevananda’s pioneering
mission in the west.
20 The Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Experience
Personal experiences from students who have undergone the Teachers’
Training Course
22 Yoga of the Heart
An interview with Nischala Joy Devi, looking at her therapeutic work with heart
and cancer patients.
25 Ayurveda and Womens’ Health
How Ayurveda plays an important role in womens’ health through all stages of life.
28 Shankara, his Life and Teachings
Professor Pandey looks at the life and teachings of this great Vedantic master.
32 A Journey of Transformation
A report on the first Teachers’ Training Course held at the London Sivananda Yoga
Centre and how the Centre has been transformed into an Ashram in the heart
of the city.
36 The Power of Asanas
Swami Sivadasananda looks at some of the powerful processes that are activated
during the practice of Asanas.
39 Phytobiophysics
Diana Mossop expalins how the vibration of plants can be used for healing.
42 Facts on Vegetarianism
Dr Annika Waldmann lays bare the facts and figures of a vegetarian diet and
shows how important it is for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
50 Teachers’ Training Course in Vietnam
A report on the very first Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Course to be held
in Vietnam. A truly historic moment!
52 Tips on Pranayama
Swami Sivananda offers some practical advice on the benefits of pranayama
and healing .
54 Kumbha Mela Yatra 2010
A report on the recent Sivananda North India Pilgrimage to the
Himalayas and the Kumbha Mela in Haridwar.
58 Sivananda Ashram and Centre News
Updates on new developments in Ashrams and Centres around the world.
62 Sivananda Ashram and Centre Addresses
A listing of Sivananda Ashrams, Centres and teachers worldwide.
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