What was Swami Sivananda's job before becoming a yogi?
Before becoming a monk, Swami Sivananda worked as a doctor in Malaya.
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What is the Divine Life Society?
Swami Sivananda founded the Divine Life Society in Rishikesh in 1936.
How many books did Swami Sivananda write?
Swami Sivananda wrote more than 200 books.
Which famous teachers were Sivananda's disciples?
Swami Sivananda's disciples included Swami Vishnudevananda and Swami Satchidananda.
What was Swami Sivananda's motto?
Swami Sivananda's motto was "Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate, Realize."
When did Swami Sivananda die?
Swami Sivananda died in 1963.
Why is Rishikesh called the yoga capital of the world?
Rishikesh, India, is called the "Yoga Capital of the World."
Who was the "flying swami"?
Swami Vishnudevananda, a disciple of Sivananda, was called the "flying swami" for flying a small plane over borders like the Berlin Wall on peace missions.
How many basic poses are in Sivananda yoga?
Sivananda yoga is built around 12 basic poses.
Did Sivananda run a free clinic?
Swami Sivananda ran a free medical dispensary.
Who was Swami Satchidananda's teacher?
Swami Satchidananda was a disciple of Swami Sivananda.