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The Five Principles of Sivananda Yoga

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Sivananda yoga was introduced by Swami Sivananda Saraswati in 1936. His teachings synthesize the principles of the four paths of yoga - Karma yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Raja Yoga; and it has been practiced with its originality since then. This classical and authentic approach of yoga was brought to the West in 1959 by Swami Vishnudevananda Saraswati, one of Swami Sivananda's disciples. The history of yoga goes back to thousands of years in India. At that time, the sages used this divine practice to elevate their soul to be one with the Supreme. Sivananda yoga style is the best example of this authentic practice of Vedic knowledge. It is the complete practice of yoga whose primary goal is to allow prana or life…

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Yoga vs. Exercise

For some people, it is hard to differentiate between regular exercise and yoga. They think that doing either one can bring the same benefits. So in this article, I will point out a few of the main differences between these two as I experienced. Yoga and exercise both have their advantages and disadvantages; but if we do them correctly according to our body’s need, then we can avoid unnecessary aches and pains. I love some exercises like swimming, dancing, biking, etc., as they bring great benefits to the physical level. Sometimes, we do not listen to our body’s needs, and we practice the wrong type of exercise and then suffer from wrong outcomes. If you go on a treadmill with an upset mind, then you…

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Yoga: The Goal of Life

The meaning of yoga is very deep and is hard to explain in words. Life is the great school of learning through daily experience. If we cultivate positive sense and wisdom to understand these experiences, then we are practicing true yoga. In reality, we are performing yoga every moment of our life, not just when we are on a mat. Yoga is the way we live our life. In other words, it shows how we should live to be a true human being. Every human being is constantly trying to adjust or balance the inner core believes with his or her outer environment. This process of being in balance is yoga. Life is like a puzzle, full of questions. And we spend our valuable life…

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