Swami Sivananda Radha (1911–1995)
Author of Kundalini yoga for the west
About the Author
Works by Swami Sivananda Radha
In the Company of the Wise: Remembering My Teachers, Reflecting in the Light (1991) 21 copies, 2 reviews
From the Mating Dance to the Cosmic Dance: Sex, Love, and Marriage from a Yogic Perspective (1992) 9 copies
Mantras : Songs of Yoga, A Sampling of Traditional Mantras [sound recording] (1997) — Voice, Harmonium — 2 copies
De stem van Sivananda 1 copy
Energy Centers in Man 1 copy
Associated Works
The Spiral Path: Explorations in Women's Spirituality (1992) — Contributor, some editions — 22 copies
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical name
- Radha, Swami Sivananda
- Legal name
- Demitz, Sylvia (birth name)
- Other names
- Hellman, U. Sylvia (Ursula Sylvia)
- Birthdate
- 1911-03-20
- Date of death
- 1995-11-30
- Gender
- female
- Occupations
- yogini
teacher
author
dancer - Organizations
- Yasodhara Ashram (British Columbia ∙ Canada ∙ Rishikesh ∙ India)
Ascent Magazine (founder) - Relationships
- Radhananda, Swami (student, successor)
- Short biography
- 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. - Nationality
- Germany (birth)
Canada - Birthplace
- Berlin, Germany
- Places of residence
- Canada
India
Germany - Place of death
- Spokane, Washington, USA
- Associated Place (for map)
- Spokane, Washington, USA
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Reviews
"In Light and Vibration, Swami Sivananda Radha presents a living philosophy, an exciting exploration of higher consciousness that challenges spiritual preconceptions and stimulates deep reflection.
Based on the understanding that the universe is made up of light and vibration, Swami Radha goes beyond the clothing of religious symbolism to help the student toward enlightenment. She explains how by opening the heart and exercising the mind, we can move beyond form, into more and more subtle show more realms of awareness.
Light and Vibration is a reminder that we can all access the hidden place of the mind, a place where Light is always present. Swami Radha encourages seekers to undertake this exciting journey into the unknown. She offers us her knowledge of how light and sound can open us to the brilliant universe within.
This book is a gathering of Swami Radha's final years of work and expresses the culmination of her spiritual wisdom. She stretches the breadth of language to connect with the reader and to "explain the unexplainable." [Publisher] show less
Based on the understanding that the universe is made up of light and vibration, Swami Radha goes beyond the clothing of religious symbolism to help the student toward enlightenment. She explains how by opening the heart and exercising the mind, we can move beyond form, into more and more subtle show more realms of awareness.
Light and Vibration is a reminder that we can all access the hidden place of the mind, a place where Light is always present. Swami Radha encourages seekers to undertake this exciting journey into the unknown. She offers us her knowledge of how light and sound can open us to the brilliant universe within.
This book is a gathering of Swami Radha's final years of work and expresses the culmination of her spiritual wisdom. She stretches the breadth of language to connect with the reader and to "explain the unexplainable." [Publisher] show less
In the Company of the Wise: Remembering My Teachers, Reflecting in the Light by Swami Sivananda Radha
In this book, Swami Sivananda Radha tells the amazing stories of her personal interactions with more than twenty spiritual giants - men and women, Eastern and Western - including her own guru Sri Swami Sivananda Saraswati. She does more than relate her experiences however. She challenges us to realise our own potential.
Swami Radha also clarifies the powers and limitations of gurus, the responsibilities of disciples, and the meaning of the guru-disciple relationship.
Swami Radha also clarifies the powers and limitations of gurus, the responsibilities of disciples, and the meaning of the guru-disciple relationship.
In the Company of the Wise: Remembering My Teachers, Reflecting in the Light by Swami Sivananda Radha
In this book, Swami Sivananda Radha tells the amazing stories of her personal interactions with more than twenty spiritual giants - men and women, Eastern and Western - including her own guru Sri Swami Sivananda Saraswati. She does more than relate her experiences however. She challenges us to realise our own potential.
Swami Radha also clarifies the powers and limitations of gurus, the responsibilities of disciples, and the meaning of the guru-disciple relationship.
Swami Radha also clarifies the powers and limitations of gurus, the responsibilities of disciples, and the meaning of the guru-disciple relationship.
This inspiring compilation offers practical and compassionate guidance on challenging subjects ranging from self-esteem, sex and companionship to difficulties on the spiritual path. Uplifting and accessible, Time to be Holy encourages the reader to translate profound spiritual teachings into daily life.
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- 27
- Also by
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- Members
- 486
- Popularity
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- Rating
- 4.1
- Reviews
- 15
- ISBNs
- 79
- Languages
- 7