連續兩周赴基隆參由台灣省體育會瑜伽運動協會鄒寶香理事長所舉辦的瑜伽Sivananda Yoga施化難陀瑜伽的研習，雖然因為感冒身體略有不適，但兩周活動下來，收穫不少。這是第一次有機會在台灣親炙Sivananda大師－阿帝亞難陀Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj的風采，不用遠渡重洋，就可以學習到古老的瑜伽流派，光這一點就很值得了。再加上地點選在基隆的長榮桂冠酒店，包餐點又可看海景，哇～真是茂死哇。(上圖左至右分別是施化難陀大師,阿帝亞難陀大師及華淑君大師)
三天的研習，彷彿重新回到當年學習傳統瑜伽的過程，在國內早期的瑜伽師資皆傳承於華淑君大師，而華大師在當年則是遠赴印度學習Sivananda Yoga施化難陀瑜伽，因此華大師一脈以下的弟子皆是研習Sivananda Yoga施化難陀瑜伽，但可惜的是，後期的老師在研習此一流派時太著重在體位法的柔軟度，而忽略了Sivananda Yoga施化難陀瑜伽最重要的精神，那就是愛和分享。無形的精神價值遠比有形的形體會得重要。
在研習的過程中，大師帶領兩位弟子潔西Jessy與安庫Anku，指導上師施化難陀所傳授的體位法、生命能量呼吸法、冥想以及梵唱。施化難陀是一位不平凡的人，早年是一位醫師，同華淑君大師一樣，二者皆有醫療的背景，醫者父母心，對於瑜伽體位法的要求不會陷入緇珠必較的地步，通常做完一個體位法後，放鬆，調息，再進行下一個體位法，慢慢做，是其最大的特色。
以Iyengar Yoga的角度來看，這些體位法都可能不太精準，對身體的alignment校正線要求得並不嚴謹，停留的時間也不夠長到可以訓練出肌耐力；以Ashtanga Yoga的角度來看，少了串連動作所帶動的深沈呼吸，心肺功能的強化就少了許多。許多相同的體位法，資深研習者會發現，各家大師的堅持都略有不同，呵～大師的回答很妙，他說，這就像一條魚，有不同的吃法，因此，技巧雖不同，但只要好吃就好了．見解很妙，四千撥千斤地回答我提問的問題，因為我發現～哇塞，做傳統體位法的瑜伽，真的很難耶，和現代的教法略有出入．老實說，瑜伽界的各個流派鼎立，此一現象如古代文人相輕一樣，各個流派就像武俠小說中的情節一樣，武當、少林、峨嵋各有其千秋之處，就看每個人的選擇了。以Sivananda Yoga的體位法，尤其是拜日式，即使好幾年不做，但現在閉著眼睛都會做，呵，做了好幾年，已深入到骨子裡了，它最大的特色是做一個體位法後，要調息一下，放鬆身心，再進行下一個體位法，再調息一下，但可不要以為慢慢做的體位法很簡單，其實，很難，很多動作都很難達成，不信，各位可以去買Sivananda Yoga的體位法書籍，上面的動作有些實在是很難完成，以半月式為例，手要放在下面那隻腳的外側，天啊，這很難做耶，反半月式，也是放在腳的外側。另外，反棒式，則是手指朝向頭的方向，也是難做，蝗蟲式則是拳心朝地板，不是朝向自己的鼠蹊部，天啊，這簡直是人體大考驗！這真的是人類可以做的嗎？即便是示範者安庫Anku老師，有時也不禁失常一下。
但，先不要下評斷，因為這些可都是最傳統及最經典的瑜伽動作，在各種瑜伽古老書籍上可以看到的動作，在Sivananda Yoga裡都可以找到傳承的體位，呵～想要原汁原味，這味就對了。施化難陀瑜伽，是一門古老的瑜伽流派，因其古老，恪守傳統，故現代人可以在其身上找到瑜伽最重要的真諦～愛，這包括了六字箴言：服務、愛心、奉獻、淨化、冥想、 實現（Serve、Love,Purify.Meditate,Realize）。
但，一直到研習營的尾聲，我仍感受不到這股精神，於是用科學的頭腦，問了大師：Sivananda Yoga與其他瑜伽流派的差異，如阿斯坦加或愛因卡？ Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj阿帝亞難陀大師明白了問題，他開始一連串的說明，首先，他開宗明義地提醒我們：瑜伽是全面的，在八支的要素中，體位法僅只是其中一個小小的部分，八分之一。在印度，研習Sivananda Yoga的費用僅只要數美元，參加師資研習的費用也很便宜，我們傳達的是上師Swami Sivananda的教誨，幫助弱小的人們，視他們為神的化身，為受苦難的人們祈禱，希望他們在悲傷中感到溫暖，我們教導人們不執著，若你深愛著你的子女，那麼應將這份愛擴散到每一個小孩的身上，那才是真正的愛，因為在愛的光芒裡，它普照著每一個人的心靈。
最令人動容的是，當大師憶及當年他的上師如何指導他時，他的眼眶泛著微微的珠光，他喃喃說著：喔，我不能再說了，我沒法克制我的情緒，我的上師是如此的慈愛與無私……，在台下的我看了，心裡也感受到大師對其上師的懷念，在那當下，我突然明白了，瑜伽的真義，就是愛，不是小我的愛，而是一份大愛，愛己更必須推己及人，這是早已被現代過度商業化操作下的瑜伽人所遺忘的精神，在那瞬間，又重新在心裡活了過來。
瑜伽經如詩篇的句子像音符一樣敲進在心坎裡，在當下這個研習會場裡，感受到一股巨大的能量從Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj阿帝亞難陀大師流出，他真誠坦率的個性，讓人沒有壓力，他準時守紀律的要求令人見識到一個真正瑜伽行者的修為，他不是只專注在體位法的指導，他希望我們學會觀照自己，照顧別人，在研習營裡，不斷透過唱頌來專注心靈，在詳和的心靈裡以巨大的能量祝福遠在印度受恐怖分子攻擊而死傷的人們祈禱，同時，也祝福遠在印度另一位生病的弟子早日康復。
因此在輕鬆沒有壓力的情況下，學習體位法，聆聽上師對弟子的教誨。其中，在這次研習裡，最重要的教誨是Satsanga，親近善知識，可以是古老的經典也可以是偉大的聖人，近朱則赤，近墨則黑，能夠親近善知識，心靈及舉止就能得到提昇，若是遠離它，心靈就會如同窗邊的窗台，每天都會被灰塵給沾染，日復一日，靈性就會蒙塵，最後會忘了自己是誰，任由七情六慾宰制心靈。
上完這次的研習營後，對各種流派的瑜伽都有了認識，彌補了當年去國外受訓時老師要求：希望能在當地找到Sivanada Yoga的老師，實際上課，體會其精神。當年，老師如此的要求，用意在打破我執，打破對流派的堅持，唯有不執著，才能真正在各個流派中吸取養分，體會瑜伽的每一個面向，就好比是鑽石，每一面都很美，但少了其他面向，就無法立體呈現出鑽石應有的風采。
開心能參加這次的研習活動，它打開一面認識施化難陀瑜伽的機會，殊勝機緣，感謝鄒理事長及羅明璋老師和靜嫻老師的付出，最重要的還有遠從新竹抱病前來義務翻譯的Melody，以及後續接棒的翻譯畹玉，和幕後許多無名的英雄，各位辛苦了。呵～差點忘了讓我搭便車的Amy及阿伯，真素很肛溫啦～～
補充資料：
The Eight Limbs of Raja Yoga
Compiled by the Sage Patanjali Maharishi in the Yoga Sutras, the Eight Limbs are a progressive series of steps or disciplines which purify the body and mind, ultimately leading the yogi to enlightenment. These 8 limbs are:
1 Yamas – The Yamas or restraints (Don'ts) are divided into five moral injuctions, aimed at destroying the lower nature. They should all be practiced and developped by the letter but also more importantly in the spirit. They should all be practiced in word, thought and deed.
1.1Ahimsa or non-violence
1.2Satyam or truthfulness
1.3Brahmacharya or moderation in all things (control of all senses). Also refers to celibacy
1.4Asteya or non-stealing
1.5Aparigraha or non-covetousness
2Niyamas – The Niyamas or observances (Do's) are also divided into five and complete the ethical precepts started with the Yama.. These qualities are:
2.1Saucha or purity – this internal and external cleanliness.
2.2Santosha or contentment
2.3Tapas or austerity
2.4Swadhyaya or study of the sacred texts
2.5Ishwara Pranidhana which is constantly living with an awareness of the divine Presence (surrender to God's Will)
3 Asanas – Postures
4 Pranayama – regulation or control of the breath. Asanas and Pranayama form the sub-division of Raja Yoga known as Hatha-Yoga
5 Pratyahara – withdrawal of the senses in order to still the mind.
6 Dharana – concentration. The last 3 steps constitute the internal practice of Raja Yoga. When Dharana is achieved, it leads to the next step:
7 Dhyana – meditation is that state of pure thought and absorption in the object of meditation. There is still duality in Dhyana. When mastered Dhyana leads to the last step:
8 Samadhi – the superconscious state. In Samadhi non-duality or oneness is experienced. This is the deepest and highest state of consciousness where body and mind have been transcended and the Yogi is one with the Self or God.
From:http://www.sivananda.org/teachings/philosophy/eightlimbs.html
這個派別是一位印度聖者Swami(出家人之意) Sivanada所創，但由第二代傳人Swami Vishnud-evananda開始宣揚。目前傳到第三代。現今全球有約1萬位的合格師資，約80個Sivanada的中心或是Ashram。這個派別在印度這個古老的瑜伽國度中，算是少數但又維持其獨特性的派別。Swami Sivanada出生於19世紀末，從小學醫，從醫數年，對待病患視如親人。而後，接觸到一本由Swami Satchidananda所寫的一本書Jiva Brahma Aikyam,點亮了他心中對靈性追尋的熱情，他開始研讀各個經典，直到他決定潛心學瑜伽後，他到北印度尋找他心中的大師，也在喜馬拉雅山上修行一陣子。1924年,選擇落腳在聖城瑞希凱(Rishikesh)後，他不僅開始傳授他自印度古老瑜伽中學到的精義，更開始寫書。Sivanada最被人認知的，對後代影響最大的就是他共出版了超過200本瑜伽及哲學的書。很多人因為看了他的著作，被他精闢分析事理的態度吸引，從印度各地或遠從國外，到Rishikesh拜他為師。但直到1957年，大師才派他的傳人Swami Vishnu-devananda到國外去傳授瑜伽。他因此成立了國際Sivanada吠陀(Vedanta)中心。Sivanada這個派別才開始在主流瑜伽世界(西方)漸受到重視。more information….www.sivanada.org
施化難陀大師生平介紹英文版
Swami Sivananda, one of the greatest Yoga masters of the 20th century, is the inspiration behind the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers.
His Early Life
Born in 1887 in Pattamadai, Tamil Nadu, South India, Swami Sivananda whose name was then Kuppuswami, was a brilliant boy at studying as well as gymnastics and naturally inclined toward spiritual and religious practices.
His parents were very devoted to Lord Siva and Kuppuswami was eager to join them twice daily for worship (Puja) and Kirtan (Mantra chanting).
His natural selfless spirit lead him to a career in the medical field. His amazing eagerness and ability to learn and assimilate his studies earned him the respect of his professors who invited him to attend surgeries while still in his first year of medical school.
Dr. Kuppuswami
The young Dr. Kuppuswami felt a strong urge to go to Malaysia where he felt there was great need. In a short time he was given the responsibility of running a hospital. During these years Dr. Kuppuswami was renowned as being both an excellent doctor and a true humanitarian. Very often he waived consultation fees for patients too poor to afford his services and on many occasions provided medicine for free to his neediest patients.
One day Dr. Kuppuswami had the opportunity to cure a wandering Sannyasin (renunciate or Monk) who then gave the doctor instruction on Yoga and Vedanta. From that day on his life changed, and gradually Dr. Kuppuswami became more introspective and could not stop pondering the great questions of life. Now he felt the need to help people on a more profound level, not just healing their physical body, but helping them to find a cure for all suffering.
The Great Sannyasin Swami Sivananda
Filled with a tremendous desire for spiritual growth and enlightenment Kuppuswami went to North India in search of his Guru. After spending time in Varanasi (Banaras) he travelled north to the Himalayas. There in the holy town of Rishikesh (which means "the abode of the sages") Kuppuswami discovered his Guru who gave him Sannyas (a monk's vows of renunciation). After taking these vows, Swami Sivananda Saraswati, as he would be known henceforth, started an extremely intense daily Sadhana (spiritual practices) and Tapas (austerities) for the next 10 years or so. By the end of that period many co-Sadhus felt drawn to Swami Sivananda for his instruction and his spiritual inspiration.
Swami Sivananda, The World Teacher
From that time Swami Sivananda became one of the most prolific Yoga teachers who has ever existed. Although he rarely left the little town of Rishikesh (with only 2 India tours and no visits abroad) Swami Sivananda's teachings spread quickly throughout our entire planet. He personally wrote – by hand, no computers at the time 🙂 – more than 200 books on topics connected to Yoga and Philosophy. He wrote in a style that is very direct and bursting with dynamic, spiritual energy. As a result many who read his books felt their lives deeply touched and transformed and so came from all of India, all of the world, to learn from him directly, and to bask in his holy presence. The teachings of Master Sivananda are summarized in these 6 words:
"Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate, Realize".
In 1957, Swami sivananda sent his devoted and industrious disciple, Swami Vishnu-devananda to the West where he then established the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers.
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Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers 簡介
The International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers is a nonprofit organization founded by Swami Vishnu-devananda to spread the teachings of Vedanta worldwide.
Upon the instruction of his guru, Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh, India, Swami Vishnu-devananda (in photo at right, demonstrating the scorpion pose for his guru on the banks of the Ganges
river in India) headed to the West and began travelling and teaching throughout the United States in 1957. He established the first Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center in Montreal, Canada, in
1959.
There are now close to 80 Sivananda locations (ashrams, yoga centers, and affiliated centers) around the world. The organization has trained more than 10,000 yoga teachers. The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers are recognized worldwide for teaching yoga authentically, preserving its purity and tradition, which dates back several thousand years.
A Wealth of Information
On this website, you can learn about the various techniques and teachings of yoga and Vedanta and the different activities of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers, such as the Yoga Teachers Training Course, Yoga Vacations, and residential, temporary and full-time staff programs.
We also post news regarding the different Sivananda locations around the world. The Yoga Life magazine, which is published twice a year by our organization, is now available online as well. It contains a great deal of useful information and wonderful articles. And please don't forget to visit the "Spiritual Utilities" page.
The 5 Points of Yoga
In an effort to simplify and clarify the complex philosophies and teachings of Yoga, Swami Vishnu-devananda summarized the wisdom of Yoga in five principles. These 5 points show the way to developing physical and mental health as well as spiritual growth:
Proper Exercise (Asanas)
Proper Breathing (Pranayama)
Proper Relaxation (Savasana)
Proper Diet (vegetarian)
Positive Thinking (Vedanta)
and Meditation (Dhyana)
Swami Sivananda's contribution to the world is to have revived the tradition of the yoga of synthesis, integrating the four main paths of Yoga into a well-balanced Sadhana (spiritual discipline). The essence of his teachings can be summarized in the aphorism "Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate, Realize," seen in our banner image on each page of this site.Other topics covered in this site include: Karma & Reincarnation; the 8 limbs of Yoga; the 3 Gunas; a humor page; Spiritual links; excerpts from the best-seller "101 tips on Hatha Yoga", a collection of vegetarian yogic recipes, 20 spiritual instructions, Sadhana Tattwa (the science of seven cultures), and a page on our Prison Project. © MMVII Privacy Policy
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God only is real. The world is unreal. The individual is none other than God.
Vedanta and Jnana Yoga
The beauty of Vedanta is that it transcends dry philosophy and mere intellectual concept. Vedanta is an actual life experience, a philosophy in practice. This practice includes the many techniques of Jnana Yoga (The Yoga of will and intellect).
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An excellent article on Vairagya by Swami Sivananda in the Spring/Summer '96 issue of Yoga Life magazine. Recommended Reading and available in our online YogaStore:The Principle Upanishad, Upanishad Drama by Swami Sivananda. Meditation and Mantras by Swami Vishnu-devananda http://www.sivananda.org/teachings/philosophy/vedanta.html
阿迪雅特馬難陀大師(Swami Adhyatmanandaji)簡介
位於艾哈邁達巴德（Ahmedabad）的施化難陀道場掌門人阿迪雅特馬難陀大師(Swami Adhyatmanandaji)是齊達難陀大師（Swami Chidanandaji）敬愛的弟子。光用一篇文章來介紹大師是極其困難的，因為文字沒有辦法形容大師的一切。你怎麼能在有限的話裏去描繪一個無限的人格？他是一個充滿活力的瑜珈修行者，有著多方面的、具吸引力的、和多才多藝的人格。他是一個心靈的巨人，每個與他接觸的人內心深處都會被他感動。大師總是自然地閃耀著和平、愛和神聖的光芒。各界人士可以在他聖潔的存在中找到生活的安慰。無論對於高官權貴、網球運動明星、或是一般人，大師仍是一貫的平易近人。他無與倫比的奉獻、忠誠和對上師服從的精神，在任何情況下都是相當顯著的。
大師是一個無論在印度還是國外都極受歡迎的演講者。講課內容流露出大師內心的神聖智慧。完美地融合了幽默感，悠揚的歌聲並提供實際可行的方法，大師總是能在課程中簡化種種深奧的心靈問題。大師還有一項眾所周知的能力，就是通過他悠揚的聲音和至上的奉獻精神，帶領著kirtans唱誦進入最高境界。大師本身不僅象徵著聖潔的愛，也象徵著真理。
身為一個瑜伽宗師，他在印度和國外的軍隊、大學和私人公司主持了超過560個瑜伽課程。 他精通於組織管理，能夠好幾天不睡覺一直工作。 與一般人不同，大師可以在同一時間內一心多用地到處用功。他總是嚴守紀律、迅速、準確並且守時。
在超過四分之一世紀的時間裏，他一直不停地向世人傳播本師施化難陀聖者(Sri Swami Sivanandaji)的教導。施化難陀聖者曾經這麼說：“承受侮辱和承受傷害，是最高級的靈修”。我們敬愛的聖者也以此為自己的指導原則。
Sri Swami Adhyatmanandaji Maharaj of the Sivananda Ashram, Ahmedabad, is a beloved disciple of H.H Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj. Writing an introduction about Swamiji is extremely difficult because words will always fall short of describing him. How can you capture an infinite personality with finite words? He is a dynamic yogi having a multifaceted, magnetic and versatile personality. He is a spiritual giant who touches the heart of everyone who comes in contact with him. Swamiji naturally radiates peace, love and divinity. People from all walks of life find solace in his holy presence. He is approachable to one and all, whether he is a chief minister or a celebrity tennis player or a common person. His unparalleled devotion, loyalty and obedience to the master in all circumstances is noteworthy.
He is one of the most sought after speakers in India and abroad. His lectures are a spontaneous outpouring of divine wisdom. His ability to make the esoteric subject of spirituality simple through a perfect blend of humor, melodious singing and down to earth practical approach put him in the class all by himself. Swamiji is well known for his ability to lead kirtans to the highest ecstasy through his melodious voice and supreme devotion. He is embodiment of love purity, and truth.
He is a yogacharya, having conducted more than 560 yoga shibirs in India and abroad for armies, universities and private sector companies. He is a master organizer, able to work for several days without sleeping. Swamji can attend to several tasks at one time unlike other worldly people and was described as being astavadhani. He is a strict disciplinarian, prompt, precise and punctual.
For more than a quarter of a century, he has been incessantly spreading message of Holy Master Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj all over the world. “Bear insult and bear injury that is the greatest Sadhana,” so says Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj. And that our beloved Swamiji Maharaj has made the guiding principle for himself.
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- 日期: 2008-12-10 01:33:22
dear
這篇文章一度難產,因為施化難陀是位偉大的上師,個人愚癡怕無法仔
細寫出箇中精華,但想想欠了這麼久的稿債,還是寫了,這些都是個人心
得的忠實紀錄,希望能對有心向學的同好有所助益,很多資訊都是從網
路前輩那得悉的,當然原文網站的資訊更是驚人.
呵~~寫到凌晨,真是粉傷身呵
judy
- 留言者: Liliya
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- 日期: 2008-12-12 14:08:48
Dear Judy老師:
因著靜嫻老師的關係這次趕上了第三天的研習，很可惜沒有全程參
與，但大師愛與奉獻的精神令我印象深刻，還有Judy老師的親切讓人
心頭暖暖的:)現在又幫大家整理這麼多的資訊，熱血的精神不輸給大
師。溫柔的靜嫻老師追隨上師去印度學習了，相信瑜珈的路上還有很
多的驚喜與感動需要我們自己去體會，謝謝Judy老師！
liliya
- 留言者: judyyoga
- Email: you_loveyoga@yahoo.com.tw
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- 日期: 2008-12-15 17:20:09
liliya
你很幸福可以參加這次的活動,這可是難得的好機會可以認識各種不同
瑜伽流派,在海外sivanadayoga是一個大流派,而且,是一個充滿愛和
奉獻的流派,那天,不小心在海外迷路了,可以快快到sivanada的修道
院,相信你會感到滿滿的溫暖.
呵,我是沒有這個經驗,但倒是聽很多同好分享這個美好又刺激的經歷.
也很開心認識你,可是我又點忘了你是哪一個美女了.
judy
- 留言者: Liliya
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- 日期: 2008-12-19 13:43:59
Judy老師:
呵呵~沒關係!明年三月我也想去上您的瑜珈醫學課程，我們會再見面
的。
liliya
- 留言者: Jean
- Email: jean@azap.com.tw
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- 日期: 2009-06-23 13:00:18
20多年前曾和華老師學習瑜珈,但是荒廢多年,現在家住北投,請介紹附
近的瑜珈教室,方便就近研習!感恩您!
- 留言者: yentha
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- 日期: 2012-01-23 15:08:57
thank you…. more on yoga here from the trivandrum yoga
gurukkals www.yentha.com
