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A satsang on health, natural remedies, and gentle yoga practice. "I am not a doctor, yes? Please. I am Swami. I am a yogī. And I am you, a natural." "So many things we do not know. We do not know that one has. If you know exactly, then everything is gone." Swami Maheshvaranand leads a satsang, discussing the limitations of conventional medicine and praising natural, holistic approaches to health. He shares anecdotes about medicinal tree bark and the work of Yogī Ramdev, while also critiquing how doctors often manage rather than cure illness. The session concludes with instructions for a gentle, supine yoga exercise intended for digestive health. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A satsang discourse on the grace of the guru lineage and spiritual practice. "It is Guru Kripa, Guru Kripa, which is the Paramparā—a lineage that spans many, many ages." "Śimru, śimru means remembering mantra, good things, everything which is new and good... When I inhale, I say the name of Gurudeva. And when I exhale, I am also saying the name of Gurujī." The speaker, likely a senior swami, addresses a gathering in a natural setting. He emphasizes the divine atmosphere of the place and the importance of recognizing one's luck in being part of the eternal guru lineage. He revisits the topic of karma yoga from the Bhagavad Gītā and recounts illustrative stories of Indian saints, both compassionate and miraculous. The core teaching is the practice of remembering the guru's name with every breath, as instructed by Holī Gurujī, leading to purification. The talk includes explanations of sacred names and a collective recitation. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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

A spiritual discourse on maintaining the sacred flame of life within daily householder and community practice. "You are already a yogī. You possess that science, yet you seek yogic attainment." "This flame is what we call our ātmā, our spirit, which then departs. So when this is happening, we must learn from it." The lecturer addresses a gathering, weaving together themes from the Yoga in Daily Life system. He emphasizes the dignity of the householder path, advocating for marriage and family life as spiritually vital. Using the extended metaphor of an oil lamp, he explains the body, life force, and spirit, urging the daily practice of lighting a lamp and maintaining temple pūjā in āśramas to nurture collective spirituality and personal health. He shares personal anecdotes and practical instructions, concluding with blessings and travel plans. Filming location: Slovenia

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Chanting mantras. The Guru can take you across the ocean, enlighten you and bring you to God. With Gurudev's blessings, anything is possible, he always protects his disciples.

Summer 2003. in India with presentation of Yoga In Daily Life projects and Swamijis lecture

Webcast of evening satsang from Strilky, Czech Republic on 21st February 2009.

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Slovenska Vas, Slovenia.

A spiritual discourse offering guidance for navigating the Kali Yuga. "We know that we make many mistakes. We know we don’t do mistakes. We don’t know what is good and what is bad, but you know, Bhagavān, God, you know." "If someone gives a slap on your face, then show him the next face... So if someone will say, 'Okay, please, you can beat me here.' It is immediately in our heart. It will come back." A spiritual teacher leads a satsang, addressing challenges of the modern age. He emphasizes the need for self-protection and purification, advising on specific prāṇāyāma practices to avoid. Through parables about a thief and the floating properties of wood, he teaches non-judgment, humility, and transforming negativity into compassion. He also gives practical advice on preparing herbal tea for health. Filming location: Slovenia

A satsang on health, natural remedies, and gentle yoga practice. "I am not a doctor, yes? Please. I am Swami. I am a yogī. And I am you, a natural." "So many things we do not know. We do not know that one has. If you know exactly, then everything is gone." Swami Maheshvaranand leads a satsang, discussing the limitations of conventional medicine and praising natural, holistic approaches to health. He shares anecdotes about medicinal tree bark and the work of Yogī Ramdev, while also critiquing how doctors often manage rather than cure illness. The session concludes with instructions for a gentle, supine yoga exercise intended for digestive health. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A spiritual discourse offering guidance for navigating the Kali Yuga. "We know that we make many mistakes. We know we don’t do mistakes. We don’t know what is good and what is bad, but you know, Bhagavān, God, you know." "If someone gives a slap on your face, then show him the next face... So if someone will say, 'Okay, please, you can beat me here.' It is immediately in our heart. It will come back." A spiritual teacher leads a satsang, addressing challenges of the modern age. He emphasizes the need for self-protection and purification, advising on specific prāṇāyāma practices to avoid. Through parables about a thief and the floating properties of wood, he teaches non-judgment, humility, and transforming negativity into compassion. He also gives practical advice on preparing herbal tea for health. Filming location: Slovenia

A spiritual discourse on devotion, divine immanence, and the essence of satsang. "God is in your heart. Our God is so vast, and He is separated into many, many living beings—not only in humans, but in each and every creature." "Where there is devotion, in that devotion we can say there is love. Love is that whole, whole universe. And that love, what we feel, is also that which brings peace and harmony." A teacher leads an evening satsang, beginning with prayers and reflections on the peaceful gathering. He explores the nature of God, emphasizing the divine presence within all beings and the heart. He shares a lengthy parable about a seeker whose intense devotion leads to a divine vision, using it to illustrate themes of surrender, love, and the non-dual unity of the soul and God. The talk concludes with blessings and a reminder of life's impermanence. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang from Jaipur Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Swami Premanand told some beautiful greeting words from Jaipur Ashram. He remembers shortly about the history of Jaipur Ashram and his memories about Holiguruji who established this ashram. In this ashram, everybody can feel the atmosphere of peace harmony and understanding. Yoga is a science and not only a collection of physical practices. Yoga can give us that kind of knowledge to reach the Parabrahma Paramatma. We can see God in us. In meditation, we should go in and not out and we should trust in our master. Practising bhramari pranayam. Explanation of that technic and its influences.

A yoga and prāṇāyāma workshop focusing on the subtle body, breath, and sound. "These three nāḍīs—the left, right, and center—are coming till the end of these chakras... balancing our whole body, our awareness, our concentration." "OM is that resonance... this is a very important mantra. It is not a mantra as a resonance, but we have to say it." An instructor leads a detailed session on yogic anatomy, explaining the nāḍīs (energy channels), the lunar and solar influences on the body, and the therapeutic effects of sound. He provides instructions for several prāṇāyāma techniques, including Nāḍī Śodhana and the chanting of OM, emphasizing their role in purification, balance, and healing for the nervous system and organs. Filming location: Sydney, Australia

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Animals are eating each other. Human has given everything for humans. A human should not eat dead bodies. The essence of life is the same in every creature, like water in the raindrop and the ocean. God is ever with us. Explanation of the lineage of Gurus and the way how to chant Om properly.

A guided yoga session from the "Yoga in Daily Life" system at a desert retreat. "This centre is intended to be a yoga retreat and a spiritual centre. Its purpose is to serve humanity, to protect the environment through an ecological way of life, to offer spiritual seekers a path to find the light of spirituality through yoga." "The book consists of eight levels. All levels include physical exercises, breath exercises, mental exercises, concentration techniques, relaxation and meditation techniques." An instructor leads a comprehensive practice from Level One, beginning with a welcome to the ashram and its lineage. The session includes Oṁ chanting, deep relaxation (Śavāsana), instruction in the full yoga breath, and a series of āsanas performed lying, sitting, and standing. The practice concludes with Prāṇāyāma (Nāḍī Śodhana) and final Oṁ chanting, aiming to balance the body and mind. Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

An evening satsang on spiritual unity and the essence of all paths. "It is very important that everyone has their yoga center's name... but yoga is only one yoga; we simply have different names." "All children are born into what we call a kindergarten. In the kindergarten, we see all children as very beautiful and very good." The lecturer addresses the global Yoga in Daily Life community, using analogies of families, children, and the water cycle to illustrate the fundamental oneness underlying all yoga schools, religions, and human beings. He emphasizes respect for all traditions and lineages while cautioning against the discord created by attachment to names and identities. The talk concludes with a prayer for harmony and a reminder to seek inner unity. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Because of the coronavirus in recent years, many people could not come, and I was also elsewhere sometimes. But even though we were in a different place, we all were practicing. Alcohol and especially meat are not good for us. We should not kill animals. The science of Yoga was given to people by Bhagawan Shiva.

A discourse on the spiritual lineage of the Guru and the nature of creation. "In one such bhajan, there is a key word... 'Matkāro moho'—do not be attached." "Dhyāna mūlaṁ guru mūrtiḥ, pūjā mūlaṁ guru pādam, mantra mūlaṁ guru vākyam, mokṣa mūlaṁ guru kṛpā. (The root of meditation is the guru's form; the root of worship is the guru's feet; the root of mantra is the guru's word; the root of liberation is the guru's grace.)" A speaker explains the essential role of the guru, beginning with the example of saints like Kabīr and moving through the concept of a teacher for any skill. He distinguishes a spiritual guru, stating one cannot survive without one. The talk delves into cosmology, describing the primordial state, the resonance of creation ("Eko'ham"), and the emergence of the trinity of Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva from the five elements. He defines 'yoga' as the fundamental event or union behind creation and all life experiences. The importance of the guru's grace for liberation is emphasized, culminating in the verse "Guru Brahmā, Guru Viṣṇu..." Filming location: Brisbane, 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

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

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Swami Umapuri explains the meaning of the bhajan Ghana din bhataki re. We should leave desires. They are fires which burn us and can kill us also. Anusthan can help to overcome them. The story of Visnu and a yogi who didn't understand Visnu's maya. Maya is very dangerous for us. We should work and do karma yoga to escape from it. Explanation and singing bhajan Maya maha thagini ham jani. Swami Mataji speaks about her experiences with naham karata. We should do our duty serving which is our karma. She explained how to practise bhajan singing with Chinees people.

A spiritual discourse on the chakra system, kuṇḍalinī, and the yogic path to self-realization. "Everything is in our body and is developing... yet, we have not yet discovered the process of the body in its safest place, which is within the body of the mother." "Yoga is the science of humans. For the human brain, for human thoughts, there is a lot, a lot written in the Patañjali Yoga Sūtras, and by different other yogīs." The lecturer delivers a satsang, explaining the universe's reflection within the human body through the chakras and nāḍīs. He discusses the journey of the soul, the importance of a single spiritual master, and the practical science of yoga for purifying the mind and body. The talk covers the iḍā, piṅgalā, and suṣumṇā channels, the significance of the haṁsa (swan), and the need for consistent, systematic practice over seeking quick experiences. Filming location: Melbourne, Australia