Category: Yoga Lifestyle & Practice

Conquering Headstand at Age 61: Sivananda Yoga Posture Stories

By Padmavati Over time, our experience of yoga asanas evolves beyond the physical — the postures become our teachers and companions, showing us our relationship with ourselves and the world. Enjoy this collection of stories submitted by Sivananda Yoga …

Personal Stories: Connecting with the Sivananda Yoga Postures

We created a series of blog posts that follow the sequence of the Sivananda Yoga practice. All are true stories from brave souls who were willing to share their inner workings and private relationship with a certain posture or practice. Read the storie …

Winter Stew

Nurture Your Body with Winter Stew

When the weather gets colder, our bodies tend to crave heavier comfort foods. To help satisfy cravings and nurture the body at the same time, a hearty stew has the power to warm you from the inside out. Stews are an especially convenient winter go-to f …

Finding and Feeling Gratitude in a Material World

Many of us have a foot in two different worlds. In the world of yoga, we learn about gratitude, selfless giving, and being grateful for what we have. We give to practice generosity, and to remind ourselves that we already have more than enough. Aspirin …

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When Life Becomes a Spiritual Practice: 5 Qualities of a Selfless Yogi

   “The first step in the spiritual path is selfless service to humanity.” —Swami Sivananda   Want to feel more spiritually fulfilled in your life? You may already have a wonderful meditation practice and a rewarding yoga routine. But what ab …