Divine Life for Children
Children are the future of the nation. A good character makes one a good human being.
The generation of tomorrow should be filled with deep love for humanity. This book contains simples, interesting, useful instructions and very attractive and beautifully told stories on divine truths, saint and sages.

How to Get Sound Sleep

Conquest of Mind
Swami Sivananda describes the yogic psychology to conquer the mind, and to attain peace and self-knowledge.  A masterpiece on the function of the mind and the techniques for self mastery.

Hatha Yoga
Among all the systems of physical exercises, Hatha Yoga practised and prescribed by the ancient Rishis and sages stands unrivalled and unique. It is the most perfect system. Brain, muscles, nerves, organs, tissues are toned and energised. All chronic diseases are rooted out. It deals with Shat Kriyas, Asanas, Pranayamas, Mudras, Bandhas and exercises on concentration and meditation.

Health and Diet
Swami Sivananda was a doctor before he embraced the holy order of Sannyasa. Even before he began his medical career, he enthusiastically conducted a medical journal called “Ambrosia” in which he published regularaly articles on health and hygiene, diet and healing.

Health and Happiness
This book gives a detailed and comprehensive idea about the fundamental laws of health and hygiene. It provides the key to real happiness, which can be achieved only through radiant health of body, mind and soul.

Hindu Gods and Goddesses
The conception of the names and forms of the various Deities in Hindu mythology is grand, sublime, unique. Every detail connected with every Hindu god and goddess has its inner meaning, its esoteric significance.

How to Cultivate Virtues and Eradicate Vices
The keynote of the teachings outlined here is righteousness in thought, word and deed. Outlining the essentials of moral and ethical life the reader is led to awareness of unethical behaviour.

Japa Yoga
Japa is the repetition of Mantras and is considered to be one of the most potent and efficacious practices for attaining peace of mind and Self realisation. The book provides a thorough explanation of the theory and practices of Japa Yoga.

Kundalini Yoga
“Kundalini is the coiled up, dormant cosmic power, residing at the base of the spine. Here, the theory that underlies this cosmic power has been comprehensively analyzed to its maximum and practical methods are suggested to awaken this force in individuals” – the preface. A powerful and practical work recommended for advanced aspirants.

Life and Teachings of Lord Jesus
The yogic view of Lord Jesus is contrasted with the traditional view.  Lord Jesus is seen as a yogi and mystic, and a great avatar of the Lord.  His eternal message of love and brotherhood is elevating and universal rather than sectarian.

Lives of Saints
A rich treasure trove of uplifting spiritual biographies by Swami Sivananda.
The subjects have been drawn from every religious tradition and the lives under study have been written about from a spiritual perspective, resulting in a truly uplifting biographical work.

Lord Krishna His Lilas and Teachings
The book begins with the most beautiful stories of the adventures of the young Lord Krishna.
It continues with Krishna’s teachings to Uddhava from the Srimad Bhagavatam about the spiritual path.

Narada Bhakti Sutras
The Narada Bhakti Sutras is a classical scripture like the Raja Yoga Sutras.  It describes the nine modes of Bhakti, or surrender.  Sri Swamiji’s commentary on the Narada Bhakti Sutras has in it the soul force of a Parabhakti who echoes the word of God.

Practice of Ayurveda
Ayurveda is the Veda or knowledge of Ayus or life and deals with the causes, symptoms and treatment of disease. Ayurveda serves as the best guide both for the healthy and the sick.

Practice of Nature Cure
Swami Sivananda was a medical doctor, trained in both allopathy and homeopathy.  This work is a veritable treasure trove of information for the prevention, treatment and healing of diseases.

Practice of Vedanta
Whatever is, is in reality one. Brahman is pure being or pure intelligence. Brahman is not a thinking being, but thought itself. The book takes us through the various stages of vedantic study and practice

Practice of Yoga
One of Swami Sivananda’s earliest works, this text covers the varied fields of yoga, and forms an excellent introduction to the spiritual way of living. Moral foundation, classical techniques, obstacles, law of karma and mystic experiences are described.

Raja Yoga
An advanced commentary on Patanjali’s Raja Yoga Sutras with the original Sanskrit text. Newly reprinted in 1999 this book explains all aspects of yogic psychology.

Self Culture
An indispensable work for all students of yoga, .this book provides a thorough explanation of the Yoga philosophy and practices for the physical, emotion and spiritual development of man in a simple, straight forward language.

Self Knowledge
The lessons given in this book are particularly addressed to those who have no faith in religion, God, the Law of Karma, theory of reincarnation, a life beyond and an after-world. It is a collection of for those struggling souls wishing to free themselves from the miseries and troubles of the world.

Tantra Yoga Nada Yoga and Kriya Yoga

Sure Ways for Success in Life and God Realisation
This work is universally acclaimed as a masterpiece of Swami Sivananda. “It is for those who want to have success in life, who long to have a happier and broader life, and who
are eager to develop their memory, will and concentration.”

World Peace
The volume is meant for those who aspire for peace within themselves and who would promote world peace. It is  a timely guide to save mankind from wars, riots and ill-will, and man from disharmony and discord.

Bliss Divine
An A-Z encyclopedia of spiritual subjects and one of the most important books by Swami Sivananda. Bliss Divine is a collection of short spiritual essays on the purpose of human existence and the means of its achievement.

Yoga philosophy is made clear and simple and covers many subjects including: Ahimsa, Creation, Freedom, Guru, Happiness, Karma, Love, Patanjali Yoga, Prayer, Upanishads, etc. It’s as ideal book for daily study.

Sadhana
This volume is the embodiment of the Sage’s dictum that “An ounce of practice is worth more than a ton of theory”. Here there is no aspect of Sadhana which is not dealt with - profound, practical advice, guiding the serious aspirant along the thorny path to God realisation.

Yoga Vedanta Dictionary