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A spiritual discourse on the chakra system, focusing on the Maṇipūra chakra and the journey of self-mastery. "My first master was my father, who imparted immense knowledge in a simple way. Through his instruction, I found my path." "Strive for oneness, purity, without blemish. Do not stain your body." Swami Maheśvarānand leads a satsang, weaving teachings on the manipura (navel) chakra with personal stories from his childhood and path to sannyas. He explains the symbolic animals and deities within each chakra, the role of the guṇas (qualities), and the necessity of a guru's guidance. The talk emphasizes practical discipline, advocating for specific prāṇāyāma techniques like Kapālabhāti and Bhastrikā to awaken inner energy, and concludes with a blessing. Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

Yoga in Daily Life Class of Level 3 at Sri Devpuriji Ashram, Zagreb, Croatia, January 2011

A fifth-level "Yoga in Daily Life" class focused on asana practice and breath awareness. "Everything we practice in yoga has its purpose, and if we ask ourselves why, we must receive an answer. That is why we say that yoga is the science of the body, mind, spirit, and soul." "Āsanas do not act only on the body. They are also a correction of our behavior; they act on our consciousness; they affect our entire being." An instructor guides students through a detailed session, beginning with relaxation in Ānandāsana and emphasizing the purpose behind each alignment detail for reducing stress. The class progresses through a series of asanas including Pavanamuktāsana, Marjari Āsana, Paścimottānāsana, Upaviṣṭha Koṇāsana, Jānu Śīrṣāsana, and Mṛgāsana, with continuous focus on diaphragmatic breathing, mindful movement without strain, and the physical and subtle effects of each posture. Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia

A practical cooking seminar on making vegetarian food appealing. "Scientifically, vegetarianism is the best path. But in practice, it is not so simple. We must contemplate how to make it appealing." "A simple way is to slice tofu and fry it in oil... When the tofu or seitan gets a golden crust from roasting, put it into the sauce to gain flavor." Following an introductory talk on the health and environmental rationale for vegetarianism, the speaker's wife leads a practical cooking demonstration. She shows how to prepare flavorful, meat-like dishes using tofu and seitan (wheat gluten), focusing on techniques like pressing tofu, creating spice-infused oils, and using marinades to make the dishes appealing, especially to those accustomed to meat-centric cuisine. The session concludes with a Q&A on food storage and preparation. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A satsang gathering where disciples share personal stories of meeting their guru and the transformative impact of his teachings. "I looked to this window, and I saw a clear face, clear. I don't know who this is. For me, at that time, it seemed like Jesus." "Swāmījī was saying... that the world is actually going down... I was listening for about five minutes, and I was bored. And then, at one point, something happened. They call it resonance." Multiple disciples from Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, and Hungary address Swāmījī (Viśvagurujī), recounting their first encounters with him and the Yoga in Daily Life system, often during the political changes of the late 1980s and early 1990s. They describe experiences of deep spiritual connection, receiving mantra initiation, and profound life changes, including shifts to vegetarianism and dedicated service. The common themes are gratitude, divine guidance, and the perceived miracles stemming from the guru-disciple relationship. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A satsang gathering featuring testimonies on the global spread of the Yoga in Daily Life system. "Through Yoga in Daily Life, we are bringing everybody together. I think I need all of your help, perhaps to expand hospitality to Asia." "Before meeting Yoga in Daily Life, I had a very strong desire in my heart... I thought about if there was a yoga system with a master where we could find the truth of life." Swami Avatarpuri (Gurudev) hosts a session where disciples share their experiences. Dayāmātā (Matajī) speaks about introducing the system to China, facing a market dominated by gymnastic yoga. Her student, Chandra, shares her emotional journey from China to Europe and the transformative love found in the community. Other teachers from New Zealand, the USA, and Brazil also offer brief reflections. Gurudev concludes with teachings on connecting with the earth, practical yoga techniques like Agniṣār Kriyā, and a warning against the dangers of drugs and disconnection from nature. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A devotional introduction and singing of a traditional bhajan. "We can sing a very beautiful bhajan from Swāmī Lālā Nānjī. It is called Manarata Nāma, and it means, 'Oh my mind, repeat the name of God, repeat your mantra.'" "Give your body and mind to Sāddhā Gurudeva, and he will destroy all your doubts and all your bad qualities. In the holy lotus feet of Satguru Deva reside all holy pilgrimages." The speaker introduces a lesser-sung bhajan by Swāmī Lālā Nānjī, emphasizing the urgency of spiritual practice in human life. They explain the bhajan's theme of repeating the divine name and extol the glory and essential role of the true Guru in guiding devotees across the ocean of worldly existence. The session includes singing verses from the bhajan and concludes with salutations. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A promotional video about a yoga program at a major European music festival. "For eleven years now, yoga has been our daily practice and system for showing young festival-goers how wonderful it is to relax deeply through yoga, without any side effects." "We feel that the door of āśrama must not only be opened by the system of rites... but we must also go out to various community spaces and events." A representative describes the 11-year-old Yogasātar tent at the Sziget Festival, which offers short, tailored yoga sessions to introduce festival-goers to practice, relaxation, and meditation. He explains the program's adaptability, its emphasis on authentic tradition over commercialized "power yoga," and its role as a spiritual outreach that has led some visitors to become disciples. He notes the surprising ability of practitioners to achieve deep relaxation and sensory withdrawal despite the loud festival environment. Filming location: Budapest, Hungary

A welcome address at a yoga and peace conference in Prague. "Peace is a condition for which mankind has been longing to reach for thousands of years. But outer life circumstances are merely a reflection of the inner world of human beings." "Through the system of Yoga in Daily Life given to us by Viśwa Gurujī, many thousands of people all over the world develop peace inside through practicing spiritual techniques." A speaker from the International Śrī Svāmī Māta Vānanda Fellowship welcomes attendees, opening with a traditional peace mantra. The address frames world peace as an inner achievement, advocating for the "Yoga in Daily Life" system as a path to nonviolence. It honors the spiritual lineage of Viśwa Gurujī and Mahāprabhujī, and references the founding of a World Peace Council. Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic

A morning satsang on the purpose of human life and authentic spiritual practice. "Human life is rare. It is the last milestone for divine realization or becoming one with God." "Yoga practice is good for our health, but then we should do the system scientifically. Never torture your body, never force your body." The lecturer addresses a global audience, contrasting superficial modern yoga with the deep, enduring practice of true tapasyā (austerity). He discusses the rarity of human birth, the cycle of karma, and the need to cultivate qualities that lead to light, using examples from scripture, anecdotes of ancient sādhus, and everyday situations to illustrate the principles of endurance, forgiveness, and connecting to cosmic energy. Filming location: USA

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Spisska Nova Ves, Slovak Republic. Bhajan singing. Talk of the bhaktas about the construction and opening ceremony of the Om Ashram.

Program with Vishwaguruji in Bari Khatu.

A spiritual discourse exploring the nature of mental habits (vṛtti) and the soul's (ātmā) oneness with the divine. "Vṛtti is what you are doing. You have good food to eat. But after eating this and that, you go outside to eat some ice cream... So that is a vṛtti." "Below is the ocean, Shiva, and this one drop is Jīva... Now, if this drop falls into the ocean, then this Jīva becomes Shiva." Swami Vishwaguruji addresses a gathering, weaving together teachings on discipline, the nature of the mind, and the ultimate unity of the self. He uses anecdotes, like the reputation of his disciples and a story about a dinner party, to illustrate vṛtti. He then explains the soul's journey using the metaphor of a water droplet returning to the ocean (Śiva), discusses the concept of Svayambhū (self-manifested divinity), and concludes with prayers and mantras emphasizing meditation and inner purity. Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary. Bhajan singing.

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Rijeka Ashram, Croatia.

A spiritual discourse on purification, the body's energy systems, and mantra science. "Any kind of illnesses you have, go and practice ṣaṭkarma: netī, dhautī, bastī, naulī, that kind of practice. This is inner purification." "So, nirguṇa, it is a nādarūpa parabrahma. The resonance is the form of the Supreme." A spiritual teacher addresses an assembly at an ashram, explaining the yogic science of purification. He begins by correlating the traditional four social classes (varnas) to different parts and functions of the human body, arguing the caste system is a bodily metaphor, not a social hierarchy. The core teaching outlines a threefold purification process: cleansing the physical body through Haṭha Yoga techniques like ṣaṭkarma, purifying the 72,000 nāḍīs (energy channels) through prāṇāyāma and mantra vibration, and finally cleansing the mind. He leads the audience in chanting exercises, such as feeling the vibration of "Oṃ," and emphasizes the importance of correct Sanskrit pronunciation for mantras to affect specific chakras. The talk expands to cover the five sheaths (kośas) and concludes that yoga is a practical science for realizing the formless reality within the temporary form. Filming location: Melbourne, Australia

A satsang gathering featuring testimonies on the global spread of the Yoga in Daily Life system. "Through Yoga in Daily Life, we are bringing everybody together. I think I need all of your help, perhaps to expand hospitality to Asia." "Before meeting Yoga in Daily Life, I had a very strong desire in my heart... I thought about if there was a yoga system with a master where we could find the truth of life." Swami Avatarpuri (Gurudev) hosts a session where disciples share their experiences. Dayāmātā (Matajī) speaks about introducing the system to China, facing a market dominated by gymnastic yoga. Her student, Chandra, shares her emotional journey from China to Europe and the transformative love found in the community. Other teachers from New Zealand, the USA, and Brazil also offer brief reflections. Gurudev concludes with teachings on connecting with the earth, practical yoga techniques like Agniṣār Kriyā, and a warning against the dangers of drugs and disconnection from nature. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Gurupurnima Celebration with Vishwaguruji, Jadan Ashram, Pali, Rajasthan, India.

A guided morning yoga class from the Yoga in Daily Life system. "Relax your whole body from the toes to the top of the head and from the top of the head to the toes." "Prepare yourself for practicing prāṇāyāma, the breath technique... Breathe twenty times only through your left nostril." An instructor leads a comprehensive session from the Om Vishwadeep Gurukul ashram. The practice begins with deep relaxation in Ānanda Āsana, followed by a series of gentle stretches, spinal twists, and core exercises like Pavanamuktāsana, all coordinated with conscious breathing. The class transitions to seated postures for spinal extension and flexion, concludes with guided relaxation and a round of Nāḍī Śodhana prāṇāyāma, and ends with a closing mantra. Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India