Hatha Yoga

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Swami Sivananda relates hatha yoga to the four paths of yoga in this excellent lecture. He explains what hatha yoga is in relation to raja yoga. He describes how a hatha yogi, raja yogi, jnana yogi and a bhakta approach sadhana and how they achieve self-realization. If you have any confusion about the four paths and how they relate to hatha yoga, this lecture will answer many of your questions.

For more lectures and kirtans in Swami Sivananda’s own voice, please visit www.yoga-vedanta-tantra.org .

Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

Essence of Sadhana

M-draw2.tifSwami Sivananda explains the essence of sadhana in this short lecture. Some of the things we can do are to eliminate egoism, become humble, behold the Self everywhere, and much, much more. An indispensable guide for successful sadhana.

Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

Sadhana Instructions

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famous colored version on skinIn this lecture delivered via kirtan, Swami Sivananda instructs us on some of the important points for successful sadhana – such as getting up and  4am to practice and enquire Who Am I, and much more.

 

 

Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

Sadasiva Narayana

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This call and response kirtan is best just listened to with an open heart. Swami Sivananda calls on Narayana to help and protect him. Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

What is Divine Life

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Divine life is life in God, or the immortal soul. If you live a divine life, you will be free from cares, worries, desires, and misery. This is one of Swami Sivananda’s most clear and excellent lectures for anyone on the spiritual path. Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .