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Newsletter February 2009



		How to cultivate virtues and eradicate vices Toleration is enduring of offensive person or opinions. Tolerance is freedom from bigotry. It is the spirit of charitable leniency. Tolerance is a disposition to tolerate or not to judge or deal harshly or rigorously in cases of differences in opinion, conduct or like. Do not criticise destructively. Your neighbour’s way or opinion may not be yours. It may neverless be as good. Intolerance is a crime. Have a wide vision. Give a space in your heart for ever body. Be as broad as the sky. – Swami Sivananda



	Workshops Headstand Workshops Wednesday \| February 18 10.30am – 12.00pm Prerequisite: Yoga 2 For more details click here

	How to Increase your Energy Wednesday \| February 4 6.30 – 8pm For more details click here

	How to Get Sound Sleep Wednesday \| February 11 6.30 – 8pm For more details click here

	Yoga for Healthy Eyes Wednesday \| February 25 10.30 – 12pm For more details click here

	Cooking Workshops Easy Dishes for Busy People Saturday \| February 14 10.30am – 1.30pm For more details click here

	Courses Beginners’ Weekends February 7 – 8 A very popular alternative to the 4 or 6 week Yoga 1, this weekend intensive gives a complete experience of the yogic lifestyle while providing a sound basis for your home practice. Delicious vegetarian meals, nature walks and workshops on yoga and meditation make this a “mini” retreat in the heart of London. For more details click here

	Intermediate Weekends February 21 – 22 Similar in structure to the Beginners’ Weekend, this follow-up weekend focuses on deepening the Yoga experience through the practice of variations, introduction to the headstand and a deeper understanding of the Yoga philosophy. For more details click here

	Yoga 2M Mon/ Wed February 9 – 25 7 – 9.30pm This course is designed to show the natural relation between the practice of yogic exercises and meditation. Each session is 2½ hours long and follows the traditional Hatha Yoga system of asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing) and Dhyana (meditation). The course covers the theory and practice of mediation and is a good transition from Yoga 2 to Yoga 3 or Yoga 3P. For more details click here

	Self Development Courses NEW! Vedanta: Finding your True Self Mondays \| February 9 8 – 9.30pm Vedanta philosophy is one of the oldest philosophical systems of the world and teaches the unity of all life and all religions. It is the foundation of Yoga practice and proclaims that peace and bliss lie within oneself. For more details click here

	Introduction to Meditation Mondays \| Feb 2 – Mar 9 10.30 – 12pm This course contains the theoretical explanation of meditation combined with guided practice. Prerequisite: Yoga 1 or instructor approval. For more details click here

	Special Satsangs – Group Meditation Free of charge. Open to all. Every Friday 7.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 6pm.

	Bharata Natyam Dance With Parvati Nair Sunday \| February 1 6pm Bharata Natyam is the oldest classical dance form in India. Known for its grace, purity and sculpturesque poses, it uplifts the beholder to a higher level of spiritual consciousness through its devotional mood and inspiring stories. Parvati Nair teachers Bharata Natyam at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Centre in West Kensington. Donations welcome. For more details click here

	Sivaratri Monday \| February 23, 8pm to Tuesday \| February 24, 5am For more details click here

	Existing Members Receive 5 free open classes when booking for a YOGA 2, 3, 4 or 5 courses.* New Members Receive a 25% discount on a YOGA 1 course. * * Some restrictions apply (valid until 28 February 2009)




Relax and recharge… practise yoga in the heart of the Dorset countryside Join us for our annual Easter Yoga Retreat at Gaunts House in beautiful Wimborne, Dorset. This annual retreat is a tradition going back many years and is always eagerly anticipated by Yoga students as a rare opportunity to relax, rejuvenate and deepen their experience of Yoga. The daily schedule is based on the 5 points for radiant health and mental peace of Swami Vishnudevananda. The retreat will begin on Thursday March 20 at 4pm and will end on Monday March 24 at approximately 1pm. Topics covered on the retreat include: • Leading a Yogic Lifestyle • Building strength and flexibility • Vegetarian nutrition and cooking demonstration • Stress management – Techniques for Balancing Body and Mind For more details click here


These two and a half hour workshops offer practical inspiration to deepen your experience of the basic yoga postures and their variations. The main physical benefits of Asanas will be explained using three dimensional pictures showing anatomical illustrations of the Asanas. The asana class will focus on improving the awareness of specific benefits of the postures. Swami Sivadasananda, is Yoga Acharya of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres in Geneva, Spain and South America. He was personally trained in Asanas and Pranayama by Swami Vishnudevananda and teaches all aspects of yoga in the international Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training courses worldwide. For more details click here


– Understanding the Asana Practice according to Swami Vishnudevananda Swami Kailasananda, is Spiritual Director of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres in England and France. She is a long-time disciple of Swami Vishnudevananda. Her knowledge of the many facets of Yoga has brought clarity and insight to many sincere aspirants. As director of the Chateau du Yoga Sivananda Ashram in France she teaches yoga philosophy in the International Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Course (TTC), the Advanced Teachers’ Training Course (ATTC) and the 2-week Sadhana Intensive course For more details click here


New Offers for 2009 Valid from 1st January 2009

Concessions: 25% reduction off open classes, courses and workshops for: People who are unemployed (with a valid ES40 card) People who receive benefits (with a valid Letter of Entitlement) Students (with a valid NUS Card) Unlimited Classes by monthly installments: Members* £45 per month Non -Members* £55 per month *This option covers a period of 12 consecutive months. Contact the Centre for more details.


	Easter Yoga Retreat, UK Gaunts House, Wimborne Dorset April 19 – 13 Health and Rejuvenation Weekend. Click here for programmes

	Loire Valley, France Chateau du Yoga Sivananda Loire Valley, France Year round yoga holidays. Click here for programmes

	Tyrol, Austria Sivananda Yoga Seminar House Reith bei Kitzbühel,Tyrol, Austria Year round yoga holidays. Click here for programmes

	For a complete listing of Sivananda Yoga Holidays click here



The Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Courses are officially certified by Yoga Alliance, based in the United States, for the 200 and the 500 hours standard for Registered Yoga schools (RYS). Serve the world and work for peace by passing priceless teachings to others.


Findhorn Bay, Scotland, UK April 25 – May 24 \| 2009 For more details click here

Sivananda Yoga Seminar House, Tyrol, Austria August 1 – 29, 2009 September 5 – October 4, 2009 For more details click here

Vrindavan, North India January 31 – March 1, 2009 October 10 – November 8, 2009 For more details click here

For a more comprehensive list of all Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Courses click here


	Reith, Tyrol, Austria Easter: April 3 – 13, 2009 or August 10 – 30, 2009 A three week intensive course focusing on a practical approach to nutrition based on a study of body type. Students receive the certificate "Ayurveda Jyoti" (Light of Ayurveda). Ayurveda, the science of life The healing system of Ayurveda is considered to be the oldest medical system in the world, dating back over 5000 years. It offers immeasurable insights into physical and mental health. In Ayurveda, diet and nutrition are of primary importance in disease prevention and promotion of health. Daily practice of meditation, yoga asanas (postures) and pranayama (proper breathing) is the foundation for the practical application of Ayurveda. Daily Schedule 6.00 – 7.30am: Meditation, mantra chanting, lecture 8.00 – 9.30am: Asanas and Pranayama (Yoga exercises and breathing) 10.00am: Brunch 11.00 – 11.30am: Karma Yoga 11.30 – 12.30pm: Yoga and Vedanta lecture 1.00 – 2.30pm: Ayurveda lecture 4.00 – 6.00pm: Ayurvedic cooking workshop 6.00pm: Dinner, cleaning kitchen 7.30pm: Meditation, mantra chanting, lecture (Schedule may change) For more details click here To download a pdf version of the new brochure click here Back to Top


Asian Noodle Stir Fry with Vegetables		Serves 4 – 6
Ingredients: • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips • 2 courgettes, sliced into matchsticks • 100 grams green beans, sliced into 1 cm pieces • 2 carrots, sliced into matchsticks • 3-4 leaves of cabbages, sliced into strips • 1 medium size piece of ginger, peeled and sliced into matchsticks • 500 grams of whole-wheat rice noodles (or any desired Asian noodle such as udon or soba • Tamari to taste • ½ bunch of fresh coriander minced • 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil Optional: You can add gamasio at the end for additional seasoning.	Method Heat oil in a large wok. Add ginger, stir for a few minutes until the ginger begins to soften and creates a pleasant aroma. Add the bell pepper and stir fry for 5-8 minutes or until it begins to soften. Add the carrots, green beans, and cabbage sauté for another 5 minutes. Add courgette and sauté for another 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft, but still crunchy. In the meantime, bring water for the noodles to a boil. As the vegetables are about to finish cooking, add the noodles to the water and cook for about 4 minutes of until they are soft. Drain the noodles and add the vegetables. Toss the noodles and vegetables together and add tamari to taste. Stir in coriander and sprinkle with gamasio if desired. Bon Appetit!

For full details of Winter 2008 programme visit www.sivananda.co.uk

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre
Founder Swami Vishnudevananda
51 Felsham Road London SW15 1AZ
Tel: 020 8780 0160 Fax: 020 8780 0128 • [email protected] • www.sivananda.co.uk