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There is life in every creature
0:55 - 1:52 (57 min)

A spiritual discourse on the meaning of glory, respect, and human compassion.
"Glory means 'long live,' not merely in a physical sense, but forever."
"If you give glory to someone, it comes back to you."
A spiritual teacher explains the concept of "Jaya" or glory as an eternal honor offered to God, masters, and one another. Using parables and anecdotes—including a story of Mother Mary's mercy—he illustrates how offering respect and compassion uplifts both the giver and receiver. The talk broadens to discuss humanity, culture, and the importance of sāttvic nourishment for spiritual practices like Kuṇḍalinī yoga, touching upon the five bodily sheaths (kośas).
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
World Peace is in Our Hands
2:00 - 2:05 (5 min)

A keynote address on global responsibility and the path to world peace.
"A world without peace will not survive. A world without distributing wealth will not survive. A world without taking care of our beautiful planet will not survive."
"World peace is in our hands... Peace is never achieved without good intentions and cooperation with others. Even more importantly, it requires coherence or balance with one’s self."
The speaker, representing Slovenia, addresses an international conference, arguing that creating resilient societies and active global citizenship is essential for survival. They share Slovenia's initiative to co-create a national vision aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a model of responsible action. The speech concludes by linking outer peace to inner balance, proposing yoga as a means to achieve it.
Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic
Around the world - World peace in your hands
2:10 - 2:13 (3 min)

A promotional video about the Yoga in Daily Life organization and its founder, Paramahaṁsa Svāmī Maheśvarānanda.
"All elements are balanced in a perfect way, and that balancing principle, that is what I call yoga."
"Be the change you want to see."
The video profiles the global humanitarian and spiritual work of Svāmījī, founder of Yoga in Daily Life. It details the organization's reach, its United Nations affiliation, and its practical projects in education, healthcare, environmental protection, and interfaith dialogue aimed at fostering inner and world peace.
A Welcome Address on Peace and Yoga
2:20 - 2:27 (7 min)

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
Guru Purnima Satsang with Vishwaguruji
2:35 - 3:30 (55 min)

A satsang discourse on the spiritual power and purpose of bhajans, delivered on Guru Purnima.
"When you have problems with your practice... the best thing is to start with bhajans, because bhajans completely change our state of mind."
"In bhajans... usually a question and answer. Within the bhajans are the original words of great sages... it is also a way to preserve the original knowledge."
The speaker, addressing the gathering, explains how bhajans differ from emotional kirtan, serving as a vehicle of preserved wisdom that transforms the singer's energy and connects them to the sage who composed it. The talk also covers the importance of the Yoga in Daily Life certification program, a lost luggage anecdote, and a fundraising appeal for an ashram in Ukraine.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The Responsibility and Path of a Yoga Teacher in the Yoga in Daily Life System
3:35 - 4:07 (32 min)

A discourse on the responsibility and conduct of a yoga teacher within the Yoga in Daily Life system.
"A yoga teacher, especially from Yoga in Daily Life, is something very different from a gym or aerobics instructor. It carries a great responsibility."
"We are like that channel... we are this instrument that Gurū Dev, that our paramparā, is using."
Swami Samyagdam shares guidance for yoga teachers, emphasizing the solemn duty to faithfully transmit the system's teachings without alteration. She outlines specific protocols, such as maintaining professional boundaries after class and teaching even a single student, stressing that the role is one of a selfless channel for the lineage's knowledge. The talk warns against using the training for personal gain and underscores the necessity of ongoing devotion through satsang.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Part 1: The Awakening of Consciousness: Kuṇḍalinī and Cakras
4:15 - 6:09 (114 min)

A lecture on Kundalini, chakras, and the science of yoga.
"Yoga is not a religion, it is not a philosophy, it is not a dogma, but it is the eternal principle in this universe, like the cosmic consciousness itself."
"The awakening of the Kuṇḍalinī is a divine process; you don't feel it as a physical sensation. You feel happy, as if in the lap of the mother."
Swami Maheshwarananda delivers an extensive discourse on the awakening of consciousness through Kundalini and the chakra system. He explains yogic anatomy, including the 72,000 nāḍīs (energy channels) and the major chakras, describing their roles in physical, mental, and spiritual development. The talk covers the interplay of mind, intellect, and subconscious impressions, the importance of dharma, and the ultimate goal of uniting individual consciousness with the Cosmic Consciousness.
Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia
How to Practice Anusthan
4:30 - 5:16 (46 min)

A discourse on the spiritual discipline of anuṣṭhāna during a retreat.
"You are only here for five days... So what can you think? That you will get mokṣa? That you will get vibrations?"
"A proper anuṣṭhāna—I tried once, twice, three times, four times, but I was not successful. That sādhanā lasts all week."
Swami Mahaprabhuji addresses retreat participants, using the analogy of a patient disobeying doctor's orders to illustrate the need for strict discipline in practice. He outlines an ideal daily schedule of nine hours of sādhanā, including detailed explanations of nāḍī śodhana (channel purification) through prāṇāyāma, and emphasizes dietary and behavioral simplicity. The talk blends stern guidance with humorous anecdotes about foraging for mushrooms and enjoying coffee, concluding with a promotion of the health benefits of Bārikhātu Praṇām.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Practise and live disciplined
6:05 - 7:16 (71 min)

A satsang on the discipline of yoga practice within daily life.
"If you have no discipline, even if you are working yoga, practicing 35 years, but if the discipline is not there, then what happens? You go on the wrong way."
"Yogaḥ cittavṛtti nirodhaḥ. So this you should purify; everything, then you can go further and further."
Swami Madhvanandaji addresses a gathering, emphasizing that authentic yoga requires strict personal discipline (anuśāsana) and the purification of mental fluctuations (citta vṛtti), not just physical postures. He critiques the pursuit of miracles and the tendency to abandon worldly responsibilities, advocating instead for a balanced life of practice within family and society. The talk includes admonishments about maintaining focus during the retreat, avoiding waste, and practical instructions for upcoming Kriya and mantra sessions.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Chakras in the human
7:20 - 8:30 (70 min)

A lecture on the cosmic origin and holistic practice of yoga.
"Yoga is one of the first principles in creation." "That’s called yoga: our physical body, our mental body, and our subtle body. These are three, according to yogic science. Balance, complete."
Swami Paramananda addresses a temple gathering, invited to speak on yoga. He presents a cosmological view of yoga's origin from Anant Brahmāṇḍ (infinite universes), sound (Nāda), and the self-manifested Śiva. He explains the traditional concept of 8.4 million life forms and argues for a vegetarian diet to attain higher consciousness. The talk covers the need for a guru, the 72,000 nerve systems, the five kośas (sheaths), and a detailed, practical guide to the chakras—from the earth chakras in the feet to the higher centers. He concludes with practical techniques like chanting AUM and a stress-relief exercise, ending with a peace mantra.
Filming location: USA
Worldly joy is just an illusion
8:35 - 9:45 (70 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Singing and translation of the bhajan Suno Re Mena from Pad Birhani, the song book of Mahaprabhuji. You should enjoy meditation, the glory of God, but you are flying in the garden and just enjoying fruits. Singing and translation of the bhajan Bhajo Re Manva.
Webcast from Strilky
9:50 - 10:57 (67 min)

Morning satsang
The Oneness of Ātmā
11:05 - 11:57 (52 min)

A spiritual discourse on the oneness of the soul and the nature of life.
"Our Gurudev, Holy Gurujī Madhavānandajī, said: 'One in all and all in one.'"
"Water is water; it does not matter which quality. Now, there are some machines, and they are purifying the water."
The lecturer leads a satsang exploring the non-difference between Paramātmā, ātmā, and jīvātmā, using the metaphor of seeds from a single cherry tree. He discusses the proliferation of life in water, on land, and in the air (Jalchar, Thalchar, Nabchar), the inherent violence in nature, and the unique human capacity for mercy and the dharma of non-violence (Ahiṃsā). The talk covers the purification of consciousness, the pitfalls of negative qualities in the chakras, and concludes with an intention to sing a bhajan and meditate.
Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic
Consciousness and Space
12:05 - 12:37 (32 min)

A spiritual discourse on the non-dual nature of consciousness, using the metaphor of water.
"In reality, space does not expand. Because it has no limitation, nothing that can expand and contract. Similarly, that consciousness."
"Eko'ham, dvitīyo nāsti. I am one. Rest is the duality."
The speaker explores the oneness of Ātmā and Paramātmā, arguing that true consciousness and space are limitless and indivisible. Using analogies of a mālā's thread and the water cycle—from ocean to vapor to rain and back—they illustrate how individual souls (jīvā) appear separate but are fundamentally one. The talk references bhajans by Mahāprabhujī's disciples and concludes with reflections on destiny, karma, and the spiritual path of Kriyā.
Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic
Celebration of Vishwaguruji's Birthday
12:45 - 13:15 (30 min)

A satsang celebrating Guru Purnima, a birthday, and Raksha Bandhan.
"Being with the Guru on Guru Pūrṇimā day is the most important thing in the life of a disciple."
"The beauty in Sanātana Dharma is that you have many explanations for that festival because Sanātana Dharma is here on this earth almost as old as humanity itself."
A speaker addresses the gathering on a day combining multiple celebrations: the full moon of Guru Purnima, the birthday of their Gurudev, and the festival of Raksha Bandhan. The talk expresses gratitude for the Guru's presence, explains the significance of the festivals, and reflects on the spiritual unity and brotherhood fostered by the tradition. The session includes the offering of traditional gifts and a recitation from the Yoga Sutras.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Celebration of Vishwaguruji's Birthday
13:20 - 13:50 (30 min)

A satsang celebrating Guru Purnima, a birthday, and Raksha Bandhan.
"Being with the Guru on Guru Pūrṇimā day is the most important thing in the life of a disciple."
"The beauty in Sanātana Dharma is that you have many explanations for that festival because Sanātana Dharma is here on this earth almost as old as humanity itself."
A speaker addresses the gathering on a day combining multiple celebrations: the full moon of Guru Purnima, the birthday of their Gurudev, and the festival of Raksha Bandhan. The talk expresses gratitude for the Guru's presence, explains the significance of the festivals, and reflects on the spiritual unity and brotherhood fostered by the tradition. The session includes the offering of traditional gifts and a recitation from the Yoga Sutras.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Kundalini, chakras, and consciousness
13:55 - 14:56 (61 min)

A spiritual discourse on the soul, consciousness, and the chakras, using the metaphor of water.
"Consider the ocean. The ocean is, let us say, forever water... this whole ocean is one soul, and it is inhaling and exhaling."
"Our soul is connected in three qualities... jīva, the soul... ātmā... and paramātmā. 'Param' means the highest of the highest."
The lecturer continues his teachings on kuṇḍalinī and consciousness, explaining the nature of the soul (jīva) through an extended metaphor of water evaporating from the ocean and returning via rain and rivers. He discusses the oneness of all life, the importance of the skin, the resonance of the sacred Oṃ sound, and the structure of the nervous system and chakras, relating these to spiritual awakening and divine consciousness.
Filming location: USA
Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 1 - Part 3
15:00 - 15:53 (53 min)

A guided morning yoga and pranayama session from the Yoga in Daily Life system at an ashram retreat.
"Relax all the muscles of your right foot without moving; let the relaxation occur in your mind."
"On the exhalation, the collarbones lower, the chest is gently pressed, and the belly moves down."
An instructor leads a comprehensive practice, beginning with a detailed full-body relaxation in Ananda Asana, followed by instruction on the three-part full yoga breath. The session progresses through gentle supine stretches, core work like Pavanamuktāsana and Navāsana, and concludes with seated pranayama (Nāḍī Śodhana) and a final relaxation. The practice emphasizes conscious movement, breath synchronization, and internal awareness.
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Chakras in the human
16:00 - 17:10 (70 min)

A lecture on the cosmic origin and holistic practice of yoga.
"Yoga is one of the first principles in creation." "That’s called yoga: our physical body, our mental body, and our subtle body. These are three, according to yogic science. Balance, complete."
Swami Paramananda addresses a temple gathering, invited to speak on yoga. He presents a cosmological view of yoga's origin from Anant Brahmāṇḍ (infinite universes), sound (Nāda), and the self-manifested Śiva. He explains the traditional concept of 8.4 million life forms and argues for a vegetarian diet to attain higher consciousness. The talk covers the need for a guru, the 72,000 nerve systems, the five kośas (sheaths), and a detailed, practical guide to the chakras—from the earth chakras in the feet to the higher centers. He concludes with practical techniques like chanting AUM and a stress-relief exercise, ending with a peace mantra.
Filming location: USA
Practise and live disciplined
17:15 - 18:26 (71 min)

A satsang on the discipline of yoga practice within daily life.
"If you have no discipline, even if you are working yoga, practicing 35 years, but if the discipline is not there, then what happens? You go on the wrong way."
"Yogaḥ cittavṛtti nirodhaḥ. So this you should purify; everything, then you can go further and further."
Swami Madhvanandaji addresses a gathering, emphasizing that authentic yoga requires strict personal discipline (anuśāsana) and the purification of mental fluctuations (citta vṛtti), not just physical postures. He critiques the pursuit of miracles and the tendency to abandon worldly responsibilities, advocating instead for a balanced life of practice within family and society. The talk includes admonishments about maintaining focus during the retreat, avoiding waste, and practical instructions for upcoming Kriya and mantra sessions.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The Serpent's Blessing: A Story of Kuṇḍalinī
18:30 - 19:25 (55 min)

A satsang on the spiritual concept of Kundalini energy, using storytelling and cautionary advice.
"Don't run behind such things."
"God will give us what we need. And when God is giving, he is giving."
He narrates a detailed, allegorical story about a man who, seeking Kundalini awakening, is given a flute by a master, uses it to attract a cobra, and then loses the snake to a hypnotized monkey. The story serves as a warning against frivolous or greedy seeking of spiritual powers.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Meditation from Strilky
19:30 - 20:16 (46 min)

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Keep your spirituality
19:30 - 20:19 (49 min)

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary. Continuity of our life does not stop. The night will come again. Remain under the shelter of our Parampara. It depends on you whether the light of the truth will remain with you. Do not change the system, keep your spirituality. We should practice and follow Gurudev, as it is written in the bhajan.
Swara Yoga
20:25 - 21:02 (37 min)

A teaching session on the theory and daily application of Svara Yoga, the yoga of the vital breath.
"Svara Yoga gives indications about your whole life. It provides information about your past and what is happening in the present, and it offers information about the future."
"When you want to see the moon, you should see it. The breath must flow through the right and left nostril. What to do if it is not? You cannot say, 'Moon, stop for a while; I will open my eyes then.' Time does not wait for anyone."
The lecturer explains this ancient science of breath rhythms, relating it to the Ida and Pingala nadis. He details practical techniques, such as checking the active nostril upon waking and stepping forward with the corresponding foot to ensure success in daily activities. The talk covers its predictive potential, warns against suicide, and uses the observation of the new moon as a key practice to harmonize with cosmic cycles for health and clarity.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The Awakening of Inner Powers: Yoga in Daily Life
21:05 - 22:22 (77 min)

A public lecture on yoga philosophy and practical techniques for daily life.
"Yoga is the science of humans. The science of the yoga Veda is about ourselves, about our inner being."
"My Master Gurudev said, 'One in all and all in one.'"
Swami Paramadvaiti addresses an audience in Brno, exploring the concept of awakening inner power through the yogic model of the five bodies or kośas. He discusses the importance of nourishment, energy, mind, wisdom, and bliss, relating them to health, stress, and the unity of all life. The talk includes a practical demonstration of a technique to release tension by chanting OM with hands covering the ears.
Filming location: Brno, Czech Republic
Webcast from Strilky
22:30 - 23:37 (67 min)

Morning satsang
Satsang from Strilky
23:45 - 0:50 (65 min)

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
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