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Swami Sivananda addressing devotees with compassion

Universal Prayer

Universal Prayer O Adorable Lord of Mercy and Love !Salutations and prostrations unto Thee.Thou art Omnipresent, Omnipotent and Omniscient.Thou art...

Swami Sivananda teaching disciples during outdoor spiritual study session

The Eighteen “Ities”

The Eighteen “Ities” The Eighteen Ities Spiritual Wisdom 1. SERENITY Be tranquil within. Let that inner peace and joy radiate...

Swami Sivananda with two young children

Conclusion

Conclusion Sri Swami Sivananda The purpose of Yoga is to create harmony in the physical, vital, mental, psychological and spiritual...

Three spiritual seekers walking together in devotion

Dhyana (Meditation)

Dhyana (Meditation) Sri Swami Sivananda Meditation is the seventh limb according to the Yoga Sutras of sage Patanjali, the eighth...

Swami Sivananda seated beside Ganga river image

Pranayama

Pranayama Sri Swami Sivananda Pranayama Spiritual Wellness Regulation of Prana (vital force) is called Pranayama. The Prana is not merely...

Swami Sivananda garlanded portrait photograph

Sitting Postures

Sitting Postures PADMASANA (LOTUS POSTURE) TECHNIQUE Sit over a folded blanket placed on even floor, with stretched legs. Always keep...

Person performing Bhujangasana in Surya Namaskara sequence

Mayurasana (Peacock Posture)

Mayurasana (Peacock Posture) TECHNIQUE Kneel on the floor with the knees slightly apart and the toes resting on the ground....

Swami Sivananda guiding spiritual self enquiry

Chakrasana (Wheel posture)

Chakrasana (Wheel posture) TECHNIQUE Lie down on your back. Bend the legs at the knees and place the soles on...

Swami Sivananda and Paramahansa Yogananda collage image

Makarasana (Crocodile Posture)

Makarasana (Crocodile Posture) TECHNIQUE Lie down face prone on the floor. Keep your crossed folded hands below the head, palms...

Portrait of Swami Sivananda disciple in saffron robes with peaceful expression outdoors

Bhujangasana (Serpent posture)

Bhujangasana (Serpent posture) TECHNIQUE Lie prone on the ground with your forehead touching the ground. Place the palms down, on...

Swami Sivananda writing spiritual teachings at his desk surrounded by sacred books

Halasana (Plough posture)

Halasana (Plough posture) TECHNIQUE Lie flat on your back with the arms at your sides and the palms resting on...

Swami Sivananda giving Vedantic sadhana guidance

Dhanurasana (Bow posture)

Dhanurasana (Bow posture) TECHNIQUE Lie flat, face downwards on the floor. Keep the hands at your side. Breathe out and...

The Divine Life Society Rishikesh 28

Matsyasana (Fish posture)

Matsyasana (Fish posture) This Asana should be done immediately after Sarvangasana. The duration prescribed is one-third of the time for...

Swami Sivananda Samadhi Yoga book cover portrait

Sirshasana (Topsy-Turvey Posture)

Sirshasana (Topsy-Turvey Posture) Sirshasana Topsy-Turvey Posture Guide TECHNIQUE Sit on your knees before a fourfold blanket spread on the floor....

Swami Sivadasananda greeting with folded hands

Savasana (Relaxation posture)

Savasana (Relaxation posture) Now, you are going to relax wholly. Whatever strain, tension, or exertion is in the body, that...

Ahamkara

Concentration Tests

Concentration Tests Sri Swami Sivananda Concentration Tests Mental Focus Tiruvalluvar, a Tamil Saint of South India, one day put on the...

Swami Sivananda inspiring meditation and mind control

Surya Namaskara

Surya Namaskara Surya Namaskara Yoga and Wellness The Suryanamaskara or offering prostrations to the Sun, is practised in the early...

Swami Sivananda meditating peacefully beside flowing river nature

Jyotirmaya Darshan

Jyotirmaya Darshan When you advance in meditation you can see your Ishta Devata in physical form. Lord Vishnu will give...

Gurudev teaching devoted disciples beside peaceful riverside

Preliminary Standing Postures

Preliminary Standing Postures This is the basis for all standing postures. This may be taken as relaxation in a standing...

Swami Sivananda blessing Swami Sivananda Radha outdoors

Glimpses of the Self

Glimpses of the Self By experiences, pleasant and painful, man gathers materials and builds them into mental and moral faculties....

Swami Sivananda meditating beside a peaceful river

Bhuta-Ganas

Bhuta-Ganas Sri Swami Sivananda Sometimes, these elementals appear during meditation. They are strange figures, some with long teeth, some with...

Swami Sivananda teaching disciples beside a sacred river

Mind Moves

Mind Moves After a short practice of meditation you will feel that body gets lighter in a short time, say...

Swami Sivananda with disciple during Dhyana meditation

Blissful Experience

Blissful Experience Blissful Experience Spiritual Joy Samadhi or blissful divine experience arises when the ego and the mind are dissolved....

Swami Sivananda seated peacefully teaching mastery over mind

Cosmic Consciousness

Cosmic Consciousness Cosmic Consciousness Spiritual Wisdom This exalted, blissful experience comes through intuition or Samadhi. The lower mind is withdrawn...

Swami Sivananda studying sacred scriptures surrounded by books and spiritual literature

Practical Guide to Yoga

Practical Guide to Yoga by Swami Chidananda Salutations to the primal Yogishwara Lord Siva and to the Great World Teacher...

Swami Sivananda wearing flower garlands smiling peacefully

Feeling of Separation

Feeling of Separation Feeling of Separation Spiritual Wisdom During the course of practice, one day you will feel that you...

Swami Sivananda studying sacred scriptures surrounded by books and spiritual literature

Mudras and Bandhas

Mudras and Bandhas IMPORTANT MUDRAS AND BANDHAS Mudras and Bandhas Yoga Wisdom There are several varieties in Mudras and Bandhas,...

Swami Sivananda joyfully blessing devoted young disciple

Science of Relaxation

Science of Relaxation Sri Swami Sivananda Life has become very complex in these days. The struggle for existence is very...

Swami Sivananda Saraswati seated in meditation with radiant spiritual aura

Utkatasana

Utkatasana Stand up. Keep the feet close together. Keep the hands on the hips, one on each side. Then slowly...

Swami Sivananda addressing devotees with compassion

Vision of God

Vision of God You will sometimes see a vast bright golden light. Within the light you will see your Ishta...

Swami Sivananda with Reverend Ralph Richard Kaithahn and daughter during spiritual meeting

Kukkutasana (Rooster Pose)

Kukkutasana (Rooster Pose) In Sanskrit, Kukkuta means a Rooster. When the Asana is demonstrated it resembles a Rooster. TECHNIQUE First...

Divine Life Society Rishikesh guru wearing flower garland seated peacefully

In the Hours of Meditation

In the Hours of Meditation Brahman, Self, Purusha, Chaitanya, Consciousness, God, Atman, Immortality, Freedom, Perfection, Peace, Bliss, Bhuma or the...

Swami Sivananda with two young children

Mystic Experiences of Sadhakas

Mystic Experiences of Sadhakas Sri Swami Sivananda Mystic Experiences of Sadhakas Wisdom “I had some peculiar sensation near my solar plexus...

Swami Sivananda blessing young child

Lights in Meditation

Lights in Meditation Sri Swami Sivananda Various kinds of lights manifest during meditation owing to concentration. In the beginning, a bright...

Swami Sivananda playing veena peacefully

Anahata Sounds

Anahata Sounds Sri Swami Sivananda Anahata sounds (or the melody) are the mystic sounds heard by the Yogi at the beginning...

Swami Sivananda meditating in peaceful solitude

Various Experiences in Meditation

Various Experiences in Meditation I. In the beginning of meditation, lights of various colours, such as red, white, blue, green, a mixture of red and green lights,...

Swami Sivananda teaching Karma Yoga principles

Savasana (Corpse Pose)

Savasana (Corpse Pose) Sri Swami Sivananda This is an Asana for relaxation of all muscles, nerves, etc. This Asana should...

Swami Sivananda beside the sacred Ganges river

HIGHER OBSTACLES IN MEDITATION

HIGHER OBSTACLES IN MEDITATION Sri Swami Sivananda Higher Obstacles in Meditation Guide 1. Ambition and Desire Whenever desires trouble you,...

The Divine Life Society Rishikesh 28

Chakrasana (Circle Pose)

Chakrasana (Circle Pose) Sri Swami Sivananda Many acrobats demonstrate this Asana in the streets. Young boys can do this Asana...

Spiritual guru delivering Message of Amrita among devoted followers gathered

MENTAL OBSTACLES

MENTAL OBSTACLES Sri Swami Sivananda Mental Obstacles Spiritual Growth 1. Anger It is a gate to hell. It destroys the...

Swami Sivananda meditating peacefully with gratitude and inner silence

PHYSICAL OBSTACLES IN MEDITATION

PHYSICAL OBSTACLES IN MEDITATION 1. Aimless Wandering Some aspirants have got the habit of wandering aimlessly. They cannot stick to...

Swami Krishnananda standing peacefully with walking stick

Trikonasana (Three Angle Pose)

Trikonasana (Three Angle Pose) Sri Swami Sivananda TECHNIQUE Stand erect. Keep your legs two feet apart. Now stretch your arms...

Swami Sivananda seated with raised hand in blessing

Introduction

Introduction Sri Swami Sivananda Just as volunteers come in front and obstruct the path of those who want to enter...

Swami Sivananda seated peacefully in traditional attire

Meditation on Mahavakyas

Meditation on Mahavakyas Sri Swami Sivananda Meditation on Mahavakyas Wisdom Guide Mahavakyas are the sacred sentences of the Srutis. They...

Yoga practitioner demonstrating advanced pose before guru and attentive disciples together

Padangushthasana

Padangushthasana Sri Swami Sivananda Fatty people will find it a little difficult to practise this Asana. They are tossed about...

Swami Sivananda illustrating the doctrine of Maya

Meditation and Action

Meditation and Action Sri Swami Sivananda Man consists of Atman, mind and body. The Atman has two aspects, changeless and...

Swami Sivananda with devotees and disciples at a spiritual gathering

Meditation on “Soham”

Meditation on “Soham” Sri Swami Sivananda “Soham” means “He I am” or “I am He”, “I am Brahman.” “Sah” means...

Anubandha Chathusthaya spiritual guru seated with sacred flower garlands peacefully

Meditation on Om

Meditation on Om Sri Swami Sivananda OM (Pranava) is a ferry-boat for men who have fallen into the never-ending ocean...

Person performing Surya Namaskara yoga posture outdoors

Urdhva Padmasana

Urdhva Padmasana Sri Swami Sivananda TECHNIQUE Perform Sirshasana as mentioned before. Slowly bend the right leg and keep it on...

Swami Sivananda seated in meditation beneath a tree, radiating peace, wisdom, and spiritual serenity

Vedantic Contemplation

Vedantic Contemplation Sri Swami Sivananda Dive deep into the heart by withdrawing the mind from the sensual objects. Kill this...

Jivanmukti and Videhamukti spiritual teachers standing with devoted disciples together

Meditation on Ideas

Meditation on Ideas This is meditation on Nirguna Brahman. This is Ahamgraha Upasana. This is meditation on OM. This is...

Sri Aurobindo blessing young devotee lovingly

Saguna Meditation

Saguna Meditation Meditation on Ishta Devatas This is meditation on a Murty, either Lord Krishna, Rama, Siva or Devi. This...

Spiritual master blessing devotees during Become a Jivanmukta spiritual gathering

Preliminary Meditation

Preliminary Meditation Meditation on a Rose Dharana or concentration is fixing of the mind on a concrete object or on...

Anubandha Chathusthaya spiritual teacher standing in traditional white robes peacefully

Selection for Meditation

Selection for Meditation There are different kinds of meditation. A particular kind is best suited to a particular mind. The...

Swami Sivananda seated with raised hand in blessing

Practice of Samyama

Practice of Samyama The three-Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi-together constitute Samyama. Samyama is the name given to the combined practice of...

Swami Sivananda inspiring devotion and spiritual living

Dhanurasana ( Bow Pose)

Dhanurasana ( Bow Pose) When this Asana is performed, it represents the appearance of a bow (Dhanus). The stretched arms...

Raja Yoga spiritual teachers together inspiring devotion and wisdom always

The State of Meditation

The State of Meditation Generally when you have dreamless or deep sound sleep it is either you do not remember...

Swami Sivananda wearing sacred flower garland

Exercises in Meditation

Exercises in Meditation I. Place a picture of Lord Jesus in front of you. Sit in your favourite meditative pose....

Swami Sivananda greeting devotee during spiritual gathering

Twenty Hints on Meditation

Twenty Hints on Meditation 1. Have a separate meditation room under lock and key. Never allow anybody to enter the...

Swami Sivananda meditating with radiant spiritual aura symbolizing timeless wisdom, peace, and divine enlightenment

Bhujangasana (Cobra Page)

Bhujangasana (Cobra Page) Bhujanga means a Cobra in Sanskrit. When this pose is exhibited, the raised head and trunk resemble...

Swami Sivananda seated with flower garland smiling peacefully

Instructions on Meditation

Instructions on Meditation O aspirants! Struggle hard. Make sincere efforts. Meditate regularly and systematically. Never miss a day in meditation....

Portrait collage of Swami Sivananda with inspiring moments from his spiritual life and teachings

Salabhasana (Locust Pose)

Salabhasana (Locust Pose) When this pose is demonstrated, it resembles a locust. Hence the name Salabha, a locust. TECHNIQUE Lie...

Spiritual master seated on garden swing image

Errors in Meditation

Errors in Meditation A mixture of Tandri (drowsiness) and Manorajya (building castles in the air, reverie) is mistaken by aspirants...

Swami Sivananda carrying books with devotees image

Reach the Highest Peak

Reach the Highest Peak The wise cut asunder the knot of egoism by the sharp sword of constant meditation. Then...

Anubandha Chathusthaya spiritual guru seated with sacred flower garlands peacefully

Seclusion and Meditation

Seclusion and Meditation Ekanath, Raja Janaka and others realised by doing spiritual Sadhana while remaining in the world. The central...

Swami Sivananda addressing devotees with compassion

Yoga of Meditation

Yoga of Meditation In the beginning you can meditate twice daily, from 4 to 6 in the morning and 7...

Swami Sivananda seated wearing flower garlands image

Ardhamatsyendrasana

Ardhamatsyendrasana Ardha means half. This is half a pose. This Asana takes its name from the Rishi or Yogi Matsyendra,...

Jivanmukti and Videhamukti spiritual teachers standing with devoted disciples together

Visualisation

Visualisation Gaze at the picture of the Lord, your Ishta Devata for a few minutes and close your eyes. Then...

Swami Sivananda teaching devotees in peaceful gathering image

Paschimottanasana

Paschimottanasana Sit on the ground and stretch the legs stiff like a stick. Catch the toes with the thumb, index...

Vedantic guru meditating before Himalayan mountains inspiring spiritual wisdom peacefully

Real Rest in Meditation

Real Rest in Meditation Fatigue of the Indriyas demands rest. Hence sleep supervenes at night rhythmically. Motion and rest are...

Hindu monk delivering a spiritual discourse before a portrait of Swami Sivananda

Mayurasana (Peacock Pose)

Mayurasana (Peacock Pose) Mayur means Peacock in Sanskrit. When this Asana is exhibited, it resembles a peacock which has spread...

Swami Sivananda teaching Maya and Avidya

Practice of Meditation

Practice of Meditation This world is full of miseries and sufferings. If you want to get rid of the pains...

Swami Jyotirmayananda smiling peacefully in saffron spiritual robes

Matsyasana (Fish Pose)

Matsyasana (Fish Pose) As this Asana will help one to float on water easily with Plavini Pranayama, it is called...

Swami Sivananda teaching disciples in gathering image

Regularity in Meditation

Regularity in Meditation Whatever spiritual practice you do, either Japa, practice of Asana, concrete meditation on Saguna-Murti or Pranayama, do...

Swami Sivananda standing outdoors holding hand cymbals during devotional singing

Aids to Meditation

Aids to Meditation Mula Bandha in Meditation: When you sit in the Asana for doing Japa, contract the anus. This...

Swami Sivananda standing beside peaceful ocean shore

Requisites for Meditation

Requisites for Meditation When the mind becomes Nirvishaya (free from thinking of sense-objects and their enjoyments) it is meditation. God...

Spiritual guru praying peacefully beside river inspiring devotion and meditation

When and Where to Meditate

When and Where to Meditate Practise meditation in Brahmamuhurta. This is the best period for meditation. Always choose that part...

Anubandha Chathusthaya spiritual guru seated with sacred flower garlands peacefully

How to Meditate

How to Meditate Preparation for Meditation Keep the head, neck and back in one straight line. Read the 11th and...

Swami Sivananda teaching Karma Yoga principles

Cave-Life for Meditation

Cave-Life for Meditation Cave-life is extremely good. The ancient Rishis and seers of India lived in the caves of Himalayas...

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