Swami Sivananda Radha (1911–1995)
Autore di Kundalini yoga for the west
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Opere di Swami Sivananda Radha
From the Mating Dance to the Cosmic Dance: Sex, Love, and Marriage from a Yogic Perspective (1992) 8 copie
Mantras : Songs of Yoga, A Sampling of Traditional Mantras [sound recording] (1997) — Voice, Harmonium — 2 copie
Realidades do Mundo dos Sonhos 1 copia
Kundalini-Yoga für den Alltag 1 copia
Kundalini-Praxis 1 copia
De stem van Sivananda 1 copia
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The Spiral Path: Explorations in Women's Spirituality (1992) — Collaboratore, alcune edizioni — 20 copie
Etichette
Informazioni generali
- Nome canonico
- Radha, Swami Sivananda
- Nome legale
- Demitz, Sylvia (birth name)
- Altri nomi
- Hellman, U. Sylvia (Ursula Sylvia)
- Data di nascita
- 1911-03-20
- Data di morte
- 1995-11-30
- Sesso
- female
- Nazionalità
- Germany (birth)
Canada - Luogo di nascita
- Berlin, Germany
- Luogo di morte
- Spokane, Washington, USA
- Luogo di residenza
- Canada
India
Germany - Attività lavorative
- yogini
teacher
author
dancer - Relazioni
- Radhananda, Swami (student, successor)
- Organizzazioni
- Yasodhara Ashram (British Columbia ∙ Canada ∙ Rishikesh ∙ India)
Ascent Magazine (founder) - Breve biografia
- Swami Sivananda Radha (March 20, 1911—November 30, 1995) was a Canadian spiritual teacher and author on Yoga and Spirituality. She was a disciple of Swami Sivananda Saraswati of Rishikesh, India and established yoga teaching centers across North America and Europe, including Yasodhara Ashram in British Columbia where she served as spiritual director. She is known among yoga practitioners for her "Hidden Language" method of Hatha Yoga, which investigates the psychological and spiritual effects of the poses using symbolic reflection.
In 1963, Swami Radha founded Yasodhara, an ashram that is located in Kootenay Bay, B.C., Canada. In 1970, Swami Radha established the Association for the Development of Human Potential in the U.S., now based in Spokane, WA.
Timeless Books, formed by Swami Radha in 1978, continues to publish her writings. In the 1980’s, Swami Radha set up teaching centers - called Radha Yoga Centers - in North America, Mexico, and England.
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> Babelio : https://www.babelio.com/livres/Radha-Radha/985791
> RADHA, Journal d'une quête spirituelle, par Swami Sivananda Radha (Arista, 1990, Broché, 227 pages). — Sylvia Hellmann était une danseuse professionnelle d'origine allemande lorsqu'elle quitte brusquement le Canada en 1955 pour Rishikesh (Inde du Nord), où se trouve l'ashram du très grand yogi Sivananda.
Elle devient un de ses disciples. Elle raconte sa vie à l'ashram pendant un peu moins d'un an avec ce très grand initié qui lui demande d'enseigner le yoga en Occident. Elle fonde ensuite un ashram au Canada. Elle a notamment écrit un ouvrage sur le hatha-yoga; elle s'est éteinte en 1995.
Elle est représentée ci-contre face à Sivananda (photo tirée du livre). (Revue Shakti)… (altro)
> RADHA, Journal d'une quête spirituelle, par Swami Sivananda Radha (Arista, 1990, Broché, 227 pages). — Sylvia Hellmann était une danseuse professionnelle d'origine allemande lorsqu'elle quitte brusquement le Canada en 1955 pour Rishikesh (Inde du Nord), où se trouve l'ashram du très grand yogi Sivananda.
Elle devient un de ses disciples. Elle raconte sa vie à l'ashram pendant un peu moins d'un an avec ce très grand initié qui lui demande d'enseigner le yoga en Occident. Elle fonde ensuite un ashram au Canada. Elle a notamment écrit un ouvrage sur le hatha-yoga; elle s'est éteinte en 1995.
Elle est représentée ci-contre face à Sivananda (photo tirée du livre). (Revue Shakti)… (altro)
Kundalini Yoga is the path to freedom. Swami Radha has translated the esoteric teachings of Kundalini into a practical guide for self-investigation.
This classic yogic text is a resource for personal development, with the tools for discovering our true source of knowledge and inspiration. Using reflection exercises, meditations and breathing techniques, Swami Radha takes us step by step, chakra by chakra, through an exploration of consciousness.
"Kundalini Yoga" (published as "Kundalini Yoga for the West" in the U.S.) is one of the few books on Kundalini Yoga written by a Westerner that strikes as being authentic. Swami Sivananda Radha is very faithful to the tradition, yet finds ways to translate that wisdom into Western terms using psychology and imagery that we are familiar with.
"The importance of Swami Radha's work is becoming more apparent with every passing year. This book, a wonderful achievement, is a gift to all seekers. It is significant, relevant, and timeless." - Gene Kieffer, Founder/Director of the Kundalini Research Foundation… (altro)
This classic yogic text is a resource for personal development, with the tools for discovering our true source of knowledge and inspiration. Using reflection exercises, meditations and breathing techniques, Swami Radha takes us step by step, chakra by chakra, through an exploration of consciousness.
"Kundalini Yoga" (published as "Kundalini Yoga for the West" in the U.S.) is one of the few books on Kundalini Yoga written by a Westerner that strikes as being authentic. Swami Sivananda Radha is very faithful to the tradition, yet finds ways to translate that wisdom into Western terms using psychology and imagery that we are familiar with.
"The importance of Swami Radha's work is becoming more apparent with every passing year. This book, a wonderful achievement, is a gift to all seekers. It is significant, relevant, and timeless." - Gene Kieffer, Founder/Director of the Kundalini Research Foundation… (altro)
The Divine Light Invocation is a standing meditation that combines the body, breath and mind in a concise practice of identifying with Divine Light. It improves concentration, elevates self-image and encourages balance in everyday life. It is a powerful yogic practice for healing oneself physically, mentally and spiritually, and extending this healing energy to others.
About the Author:
Swami Sivananda Radha (1911 – 1995) is the author of ten classic books on yoga, including "Kundalini Yoga for the West" and "Hatha Yoga: The Hidden Language", and the founder of Ascent magazine. After being initiated by her teacher, Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh, India, Swami Radha returned to North America in 1956. She founded Yasodhara Ashram in Canada and the Association for the Development of Human Potential in the United States. Swami Radha dedicated her life to updating the Eastern teachings for the Western mind. By the time of her death at age 84, she had become one of the West’s most highly regarded spiritual teachers.… (altro)
About the Author:
Swami Sivananda Radha (1911 – 1995) is the author of ten classic books on yoga, including "Kundalini Yoga for the West" and "Hatha Yoga: The Hidden Language", and the founder of Ascent magazine. After being initiated by her teacher, Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh, India, Swami Radha returned to North America in 1956. She founded Yasodhara Ashram in Canada and the Association for the Development of Human Potential in the United States. Swami Radha dedicated her life to updating the Eastern teachings for the Western mind. By the time of her death at age 84, she had become one of the West’s most highly regarded spiritual teachers.… (altro)
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In ancient times, the process of evolution was preserved in the symbolic picture language of the Kundalini Yoga system. Down through the ages the Gurus and spiritual teachers have used these symbols as the key in directing aspirants to the realization of their own hidden potential. Swami Sivananda Radha continues in this noble tradition of the transmission of knowledge. Her book is based upon twenty years of her own practice and experience. She has demystified Kundalini Yoga so that it can be understood and applied in the daily lives of men and women of today.
This is a book of inspiration, and also - an eminently practical one. Tools to bring quality into life are given for those who wish to cooperate with evolution. Swami Radha has presented clear directions for exercises and practices which, if followed with sincerity and diligence, will enable the seeker to develop a firm foundation from which to venture safely into higher levels of consciousness.
Because of its emphasis on self-development, this book will be of particular value to those in the helping professions. Swami Radha's unique blend of practicality and inspiration will add a new dimension to the teaching of Yoga.
SWAMI SIVANANDA RADHA is the founder and spiritual director of the Yasodhara Ashram, a Yoga retreat and study centre located at Kootenay Bay, near Nelson , British Columbia, Canada. She is also the founder and president of the Association for the' Development of Human Potential in the United States. She received her training at the Sivananda Ashram in Rishikesh, India, and at the request of her Guru, Swami Sivananda Saraswati, returned to the West in 1956 to help disseminate the, Yogic teachings and practices. Her major emphasis has been to interpret the ancient teachings so that they can be understood and applied in the daily lives of the westerner. She has lectured and given workshops throughout North America and Europe and many of her talks have been preserved on records, tapes and in booklet form. Her recordings are classified as educational material by the Canadian Government. She is the author of The Divine Light Invocation, the presentation of a powerful spiritual practice.
Contents
Acknowledgments
List of Illustrations
Foreword xvii
Introduction
A Word from the Author
Chapter One: THE ASPIRANT
Chapter Two: MYSTICAL ASPECTS OF HATHA YOGA
Chapter Three: DIVINE MOTHER SAKTI (THE DEVI)
Sakti-Yoga Philosophy: Quotes from the late Swami Sivananda Sarasvati of Rishikesh, India.
Woman, the Handmaiden of Divine Mother
Chapter Four: MULADHARA: THE FIRST CAKRA
The First Cakra and its Symbols
The Goddess of Speech Sakti
Speech: Exercises
Thoughts on Smell
Smell:Exercises
Thoughts on Sex
Making a List: An Illustration
Sex: Making a list
Thoughts on Death
Death and Deadly Games: Making a list
Competition: Making a list
Mechanicalness: Making a list
Love: Making a list
Consciousness Mind: Making a list
Divine Light Invocation
Perception and Use of Neutral Energy
Dance is Yoga . . . Yoga is Dance
Chapter Five: SVADHISTHANA: THE SECOND CAKRA
The Second Cakra and its Symbols
The Goddess of Speech Sakti
Speech: Exercises
Thoughts on Taste
Taste: Exercises
Thoughts on Imagination and Desires
Imagination: Making a list
Desires: Making a list 101
Imagination Visualization: Exercises
Thoughts on Self-Image and Personality Aspects
Self-Image: Making a list
Personality Aspects: Making a list
Watching the Mind
Watching the Mind: Exercises (Steps to Meditation)
Reflection on Water
Chapter Six: MANIPURA: THE THIRD CAKRA
The Third Cakra and its Symbols
The Goddess of Speech Sakti
Speech: Exercises
Thoughts on Sight
Sight: Exercises
Thoughts on Imagination, Mind, and Energy
Imagination, Mind, and Energy: Making a list
Thoughts on Emotions, Mind, and Energy
Emotions, Mind, and Energy: Making a list
Thoughts on Dreams
Thoughts on Worship
Additional Thoughts on Sex
Thoughts on Kundalini, God, Energy
Reflection on the Body as a Garden
Chapter Seven: ANAHATA: THE FOURTH CAKRA
The Fourth Cakra and its Symbols
The Goddess of Speech Sakti
Thoughts on Touch
Touch: Exercises
Powers of the Mind
Mind: Doubt
Mind: Observation
Mind: Energy Manifest
Mind and Healing
Thoughts on Humility and Gratitude
Additional Thoughts on Sex
Thoughts on Brahmacarya (Celibacy)
Thoughts on Worship
Synthesis of Exercises for the Anahata Cakra
Pranayama
Pranayama: Preparatory Exercises
Pranayama: Finger Exercises
Bhastrika-Pranayama: Bellows Breath
Alternate Nostril Pranayama
Kundalini Pranayama
Pranic Healing
The Mantra So'ham Hamsa
Thoughts on Reverence for Life
Reflection on Maya (Illusion)
Chapter Eight: VISUDDHA: THE FIFTH CAKRA
The Fifth Cakra and its Symbols
The Goddess of Speech Sakti
Thoughts on Hearing
Hearing: Exercises
Synthesis of the Visuddha Cakra
Thoughts on Ego and Responsibility
Thoughts on Kundalini
Meditation on the Light
Chapter Nine: AJNA: THE SIXTH CAKRA
The Sixth Cakra and its Symbols
Ajna Cakra
Concentration Exercise
Synthesis of Ajna Cakra
Exercises for the Ajna Cakra
The Mind
Powers of the Mind
Chapter Ten: POWERS OF THE CAKRAS
Powers of the Cakras: Their Attainment is Mankind's Potential
Powers of Muladhara Cakra
Mantra for the Muladhara Cakra
Powers of Svadhisthana Cakra
Mantra for the Svadhisthana Cakra
Powers of Manipura Cakra
Mantra for the Manipura Cakra
Powers of Anahata Cakra
Mantra for the Anahata Cakra
Powers of Visuddha Cakra
Mantra for the Visuddha Cakra
Powers of Ajna Cakra
Mantra for the Ajna Cakra
Powers of the Cakras
Chapter Eleven: BRAINSTORMING: MIND, CONSCIOUS-NESS, ENERGY
APPENDIX:
Notes:
Different Paths for the Aspirant
The Power of Speech
Mantra
A Further Note on Sex and Celibacy
Mind and Consciousness
Worship
Secret Powers of the Mind
Misunderstandings about Kundalini and Sex
Symptoms of Kundalini
The Potential of Mind
The Gods on Earth
The Descent of the Soul
Recommended Books (bibliography)
About the Author
Index… (altro)