Be a true yogi and do not be satisfied
with any spiritual attainment less than the Divine Body.
Jay Bhagvan.
My yoga student in Vancouver 2010 BC Canada performing Shut Kriyas under my guidance. She is the only yoga student in Vancouver
BC Canada able to meet all criteria of LIFE Mission. Her record in Vastra Dhauti was 15 minutes and this was only her second
trial. Her sutra neti record was under 30 seconds.
Posted Ven. Sakya Longyen
Introducing Astang Yoga
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ASTANG YOGA
The main purpose of practicing Astang yoga is to release
the negativities trapped inside you for thousands of eons. This is done through a process of sequential internal purification
of your body, mind, and soul. Once you have learnt to do that, you will be able to harness the positive
life energy or prana within you, execise control and stay focused all the time. You will be in control
of everything that comes your way. You'll experience harmony in life when you've learnt to take one day at a time
and live in the here and now. You will not have false expectations for the future nor will you linger in the
past. You truly will accept yourself and will learn to love all people in the world. You'll
treasure every moment of your life and learn to live one day at a time.
Ashang yoga is the classical eight-fold path of yogi codified by the Sage Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras.
The eight limbs (or steps) of ashtanga yoga are:
yam (vows),
niyam (observances),
asana (postures) i.e. physical exercises
designed to restore the natural balance of the body,
pranayam (breathing exercises),
pratyahar (withdrawal from the sense),
dharana (concentration),
dhyan (meditation), and
samadhi (complete absorption in the Self).
ASHTANGA YOGA DANCE
ASANAS
ATTIRE AND DIET
Wear
loose clothing
No mini-skirts or tight jeans
Allow three hours
to digest after a full regular meal
Abstain from meat or seafood
Eat
lots of organic fruits, vegetables, and mixed nuts
Drink only organic milk
Allow one and one-half hours if you eat only cereal and fruits
Try to stay on a vegetarian
diet and eat only cereal, mixed nuts and organic fruits and vegetables one and one-half hours before coming
to practice
SANATAN
YOGA
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brothers and sisters under the divine guidance of God and our beloved Gurudev and to share our experiences in the practice
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Mission (拉克魯希神國際覺明傳道會) or in short
LIFE Mission (生命傳道會) founded by His Holiness Sri Swami Rajarshi Muni for the worldwide
reawakening of of people towards moral, cultural and spiritual values through the practice of yoga.
Our Mission: Sanatan Yoga is to attain the Three Perfections of
(i) awakening our individual soul, (ii) promoting peace and harmony among peoples, and (iii) maintaining eco-balance on earth
by: 1. Promoting right understanding in the Sanatan (Eternal) Dharma 2. Supporting LIFE Mission in training persons
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(practice) 4. Helping to promote programs of studies in Sanatan Dharma and Divine Yoga Sadhana offered by LIFE Mission
and LIFE Foundation USA 6. Advancing educational and cultural exchanges in Yoga and promoting harmony among peoples by
helping in organising Yoga training retreats, and 7. Undertaking community services that benefit all peoples regardless
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Chan guan qu ru san mo di Zuo she zhen ru fa xing kong.
Through Yoga, one goes into Samadhi, and In Samadhi one becomes the Supreme Cosmic
Consciousness.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Indian Oriental Pomelo Taro Hotpot
Indian Oriental Pomelo Taro Hotpot
1 Pomelo Peel cut to 2” chunks 1 lb Taro, cut to ½” thick pieces 200 g Bamboo
Shoot, cut to bite size 2 Tsp Soybean Paste 1 Tsp Fried Soybean Paste 4 Tsp Ghee 50 g Fresh Coriander
Leaves 1 tsp Fennel Seed Powder 1 tsp Ground Coriander Powder 4 Tsp Cane Sugar 3 tsp Sea Salt 2 tsp Turmeric Powder 1 Tsp Whole Cloves 3 Cups of Hot Water
1. Divide a Pomelo peel into six equal
pieces when opening the Pomelo. Remove the yellow astringent outer skin and boil for 5 to 8 minutes until soft to the poke.
Immediately under cold water. Soak for 35 hrs changing water every 6 hrs. Before changing water, squeeze off excess water
by pressing each piece between palms.
2. Fried taro pieces over high heat in ghee. Add in the oriental pastes,
Pomelo, bamboo shoot, spices, sugar, and salt with 3 cups of hot water and braise until golden brown. Remove Pomelo to prevent
overcooking after 5 minutes.
3. Continue braising the taro and bamboo shoot until taro is soft. 4. Throw
the Pomelo peel back on top and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. 5. Serve with rice or chapatis.
6 -
8 Servings
9 March 2010 Created by Longyen 9 March 2010 Recipe by Longyen
Linguine Portobella in Balsamic Style 1 lb Tomato 0.4 lb Portobella Mushroom ½ lb Bamboo Shoot in water 100 g Cool Charbroil
Veggie Ham 200 g Linguine 150 g Tomato Paste 2 Tsp Balsamic Vinegar 1 tsp Sea Salt 2 tsp Fine
Herbs 1 Tsp Ghee
1. Cut bamboo shoot into bite size pieces and marinate with 1 tsp sea salt and 1 tsp of
fine herbs for ½ hour. 2. Cut tomatoes, Mushrooms and Veggie Ham 3. Boil Linguine in hot water over high
heat for 10 minutes. Turn off heat, cover and let it soak for 5 minutes. 4. Heat ghee over high heat. Fry bamboo shoot,
cut tomato and veggie ham. 5. Add Balsamic vinegar, tomato paste and cook tomato until soft. 6. Throw in the Portobella
Mushroom last and mix well with sauce for 1 minute. Do not overcook. If the contents in the pan are drying up, scoop some
hot water from the pot of linguine and add to the frying pan. 7. Turn off heat. Drain the linguine and serve immediately.
Sprinkle 1 tsp of fine herbs over dish.
4 Servings.
Created by Longyen 7 March 2010 Recipe by
Longyen 7 March 2010
"This Fasting Day Calendar for the Year 2010 (contributed by Chirag-bai in Rajrajeshwardham, Jakhan, Gujarat)
with explanation by Swami Satyanandji." - Mutsumi Urano "
Fasting is considered as vows which earn religious
merits. In addition, it purifies body and brings senses under control. Again self confidence is enhanced. It saves money and
food also.
During fasting one should do prayer, Mantra chanting and should remain connected with God. Fasting
is called Upvas in Sanskrit. Up means near and Vas means to seat. Upvas means sitting near God (remembering God). Fasting
squares up our sins because we are undergoing voluntary pains of starving that day.
Fasting is done many ways.
Best way of fasting is not to take anything except warm water. Next is to remain on fruits and milk. Third way is to take
meal one time a day.
In our Lakulish Divine Yoga lineage 7 days fasting in a month is suggested; four thursdays,
two Ekadashi and one Purnima (full moon day). You can take one time meal on four thursdays and Purnima and total fasting or
remain on fruits and milk for two Ekadashi." - Swami Satyanand
Something that may be of interest about Purnima:
"The Purnima Fasting begins at Sunrise and ends after sighting the Moon. Most people only take food after seeing the
moon or after evening prayers." - Laura Pham
"Using a Lunar Calendar, we can calculate the 1st and 2nd
Ekadashi days in any Zodiac month. Let's take March 2010 as an example. We know that the last full moon was on February 28.
Counting 11 days from March 1 gives us March 11, which is the First Ekadashi, the 11th day after the moon wanes from full
moon.
From the Lunar Calendar we check that the moon loses all its light on March 16 and begins to wax. So the
Second Ekadashi falls on March 26, the 11th day after the moon waxes from new moon.
Even if you don't have a Lunar
calendar, just by looking up at the clear night sky and observing the light from the moon you will be able to calculate your
Ekadashi Fasting Days in any Zodiac month if you are observant enough." - Longyen
Check my discussion on Sanatan Yoga Fasting Calendar on how to calculate Ekadashi. If you have Outlook you may choose Calendar Option to show Lunar Calendar along with your Zodiac
Calendar. New Moon in May falls on May 14 and 11th day from May 14 will be May 24, 2nd Ekadashi Fast. Last Full Moon before
May falls on April 28 and 11th day therefrom will be May 10, 1st Ekadashi Fast.
A
nourishing high protein yogic diet with great taste. 700 g Medium firm fresh tofu, chopped. 75 g Cool charbroil
veggie ham, chopped. 50 g Preserved mustard green, chopped. 25 g Wolfberries 3 Tsp Shredded Veggie Soy Fibre
1 Tsp Ghee 4 tsp Corn starch 2 tsp Sea salt 1 tsp Cane sugar 1 tsp Black sesame oil 1
tsp Fine herbs ½ tsp White pepper
1. Mix tofu, ham, mustard green, and soy fibre in a deep bowl.
2. Add ghee, salt, pepper, sugar, herbs, corn starch and sesame oil and mix again. 3. Dish mixture in a porcelain
dish, 4. Boil water in a large 12” frying pan or wok. 5. Place a steaming rack to support the dish, cover
and steam for 5 minutes. 6. Rinse wolfberries with hot water and sprinkle over steamed tofu. 7. Garnish with fresh
coriander leaves.
Serve with rice. 4-6 servings
Created by Longyen 6 March 2010 Recipe
by Longyen 6 March 2020
1. In a large bowl mix the potato, ham, soy fibre, mustard green
and rice flour with a spatula. 2. Add the fine herbs, salt, sugar, sesame oil and 1 Tsp of ghee and continue mixing
until mixture is sticky. 3. In a 12” frying pan, heat a table spoonful of ghee at high temperature. Scoop three
table spoonfuls of the mixture and place them on the hot ghee. 4. Press on each scoop slightly and round off the sides.
Do not turn over until the undersides are crisp and brown. 5. Turn each one and fry the other side, reducing the heat
to medium. 6. Flatten each patty with the spatula and remove when both sides are crispy and brown. 7. Repeat with
the remaining mixture. 8. Dish and garnish with fresh coriander and sliced tomatoes.
Serve with rice.
Makes 12 patties.
Created by Longyen on 5 March 2010 Recipe by Longyen on 5 March 2010
Introducing Astang Yoga
ASTANG YOGA
