Sivananda Yoga Farm Articles, Podcasts, and Videos
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Understanding the Addictive Mind
In this podcast Swami Sitaramanandause talks about the use of yoga to heal addictions. Yoga teaches us to practice self surrender and by doing this we can understand better how the mind works. When the mind is very active there are many thought waves which...
The Yoga of Relationships
In this podcast, Swami Sitaramananda talks on how The Yoga of Relationship teaches us about emotional patterns that we usually follow within relationship.
Vegan Sesame Tofu Recipe
This healthy, sugar free, savory vegan tofu recipe is an Asian inspired delight! It makes a delectable treat for any occasion. Additionally, it's an important protein addition for vegetarian and vegan diets. Adding black sesame seeds, cilantro, and orange peel gives...
Yoga and the Koshas for Spiritual, Mental and Physical Health
What are the Koshas and how does Yoga heal the Spiritual, Mental and Physical levels? For the healing aspect of yoga, we have to go into the deep root cause…
Permaculture Updates from the Yoga Farm
The Yoga Farm has been making efforts to implement permaculture in our community, little by little. Through our various courses and Permaculture Service Days, our wonderful volunteers and guests have been helping us reach our goals.
Overcoming Chronic Pain
Pain is the main reason people go to the doctor. Unfortunately, 20% of American adults suffer from moderate to severe chronic pain , as do 13% of North American teens and 10 to 30% of the adult population of Europe.
Its effects are physical, psychological and spiritual. Acute pain is typically a pain with a specific, identifiable cause, and a pain like twisting your ankle that resolves relatively quickly. Additionally, pain becomes chronic when it lasts three to six months.
Ayurveda and Jyotish for Holistic Health
Holistic healing through ayurveda and jyotish implies healing the root cause of a problem, rather than simply treating or masking a symptom.
Yoga and Permaculture Ethics
Living in positive relationship with everything and everyone around us is the foundation of yoga life and permaculture practice. In this article, we will examine the links between the ethics of both permaculture and yoga.
Give the Gift of Yoga this Holiday Season
Give the Gift of Yoga this Holiday Season This Holiday Season, offer the perfect gift of peace to you loved ones. A Yoga Retreat is a wonderful gift and is a great way to rejuvinate, relax, and reconnect. The Sivananda Yoga Farm is offering 15% off for all program...
Recipe for Medu Vada
Recipe for Medu Vada Medu vada is an Indian fritter made in a doughnut shape, with a crispy exterior and soft interior. A popular food item in South Indian and Sri Lankan Tamil cuisines, it is generally eaten as a breakfast or a snack. 1: one pound Urad Dal ...
Vegetarian Thanksgiving and Kirtan Concert at the Yoga Farm
We will have our Thanksgiving Feast on Thursday at 5:00 pm. Here is the Thanksgiving Menu - Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Shredded Kale Salad with Toasted Sesame Seeds and Orange Green Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Shredded Carrot, Sunflower Seed Dressing Lasagne...
Announcement for Fire Victims
If you are victim of the recent California fires in Paradise and in Malibu, and have lost your property and home. If you are distraught and upset in this crisis situation. The Yoga Farm community and Ashram is established in the Sierra Foothills of Northern California...
Coconut Banana Bread (vegan)
Vegan Coconut Banana Bread Recipe Rudra Manohara is a Yoga Farm chef, course instructor, staff member and teacher of Classical Hatha Yoga. He is professionally trained and has over 15 years experience in both the culinary arts and massage bodywork therapy, as well as...
Gaining Self Awareness
Learn practical skills and tools for gaining self awareness which helps you become more peaceful and connect with the Divine.
10 Reasons to Take a Permaculture Design Course
Radically redesign your life. Be a leader in healing our planet and communities. These are just some of the benefits of taking a Permaculture Design Course.
The Ayurvedic Effects of Asana Practice
According to the philosophy of Yoga, the physical body is a manifestation of consciousness. It is a crystallization of karmic (behavioral) patterns created by the mind. The key to working with the body, therefore, is to understand the consciousness behind it, much of which lies outside our ordinary awareness.
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