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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

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

Practicing of the system "Yoga in Daily Life", Level 1 - Part 4, in Om Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwaranand Ashram, Jadan, Rajasthan, India on 23rd of October 2009.

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 instructional webcast introducing the Haṭha Yoga purification techniques (Ṣaṭkarma). "Haṭha Yoga is not only that we clean and purify our whole system, our whole body, but it also has a very great effect on our nervous system." "Haṭha means willpower to do these Haṭha Yoga techniques. And with this, you also get the willpower, the strength to persevere, to continue, to get rid of the laziness." A teacher from the Śrīkī Ashram, joined by assistants, explains the purpose and benefits of the six purification acts. The session features a detailed, practical demonstration of Jala Netī (nasal cleansing with salt water) and Kapāla Bhāti, followed by an introduction to Agni Sāra and the Naulī Kriyā for digestive health. The instruction emphasizes using natural elements, proper technique, and the holistic effects on physical and energetic systems. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Hatha Yoga Kriyas, with Swamiji and Uma Puri, from Strilky Ashram, (CZ) on 14th November 2009.

A practical demonstration and instructional lecture on the Haṭha Yoga purification techniques of Śaṅkha Prakṣālana and Kunjal Kriyā. "Śaṅkha Prakṣālana is a very good exercise, but it has to be done early in the morning, of course, on an empty stomach." "After Śaṅkha Prakṣālana, after purification, you have to keep a diet for at least, strictly, seven days, one week, and up to one month." An instructor leads a session at an ashram, detailing the procedures for intestinal and stomach cleansing. He explains the preparation, the specific exercises and drinking process for Śaṅkha Prakṣālana, and the subsequent technique for Kunjal Kriyā (Vaman Dhautī), assisted by two experienced practitioners. Key themes include the importance of timing, dietary restrictions post-practice, and the health benefits of these purification rituals. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

An evening satsang on the theory and practice of Trāṭaka, or yogic gazing. "Trāṭaka means gazing on one point. The best object is the flame from a lamp of good ghee from a cow—not from buffaloes, goats, or sheep." "While practicing Trāṭaka, if you practice every day, morning and evening, without interruption for twelve years, you will attain a siddhi... a very pure, very kind, and merciful look in your eyes." Swami Prakashananda Saraswati provides detailed instructions for the cleansing technique of Trāṭaka. He explains suitable objects for gazing, such as a pure ghee flame or a black dot, and warns against using a mirror. He describes the profound benefits, including purification of mind, improved speech, and the awakening of divine energy and intuition, while stressing the necessity of guidance from a properly trained teacher and the use of a Guru Mantra. The talk includes a cautionary story about two monks to illustrate the importance of inner purity and forgiveness. Filming location: Australia

Summer Yoga at the Beach, Split, Croatia

Surya Namaskar in Sri Devpuriji Ashram, Zagreb, Croatia with english subtitles

The story of Sri Mahaprabhuji and Khatu Pranam exercise. Produced by Sri Devpuriji Ashram in Zagreb, Croatia. Partially subtitled in Engish.

A devotee recounts her spiritual journey, from a divine call to finding her Guru. "I turned to my right side, and I could see Śrī Kṛṣṇa in my heart, holding a small bowl... and asking for kheer." "He looked into my eyes and said, 'You are looking for a true guru, haven’t you?'" Rukhswani, an Indian woman living in New Zealand, describes a 1992 vision of Lord Krishna compelling her to make a milk pudding, which leads her to a satsang with Swāmī Śrī Māheśvarañjī. She expresses her search for a true guru and later travels to India, where she meets Holy Gurujī, receives mantra-dīkṣā, and undertakes translation work for him. She shares stories of divine grace, obedience, and her profound emotional connection to her Guru over subsequent years. Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

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 culinary lecture and demonstration on vegetarian cooking, focusing on legumes and practical dietary wisdom. "A common mistake is when someone says, 'I am independent of food; I am already a great yogī; I do not care what I eat.' But this is not a sign of spiritual maturity." "The difference between us vegetarians and non-vegetarians is that we eat such food daily, while they might have it two or three times a week." The speaker, Jaroslav, opens by discussing the philosophy of vegetarian food, arguing it should be a pleasurable gastronomic experience for everyone. He addresses protein sources, the role of fats, and critiques common dietary mistakes. His wife then takes over to explain detailed techniques for preparing legumes to improve digestibility, including soaking, peeling, and spicing. She also introduces a product called Hraška (pea flour) as a versatile, egg-like binding agent. The session concludes with a Q&A where the couple fields questions on soy sauce, legume varieties, and product availability. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A seminar on health, illness, and vegetarian diet, divided into theoretical discussion and practical advice. "My answer was that there should be institutional support for mothers: strength, financial support, and social appreciation for being at home, taking care of children, and cooking for their husbands every day." "Obesity is not from excess, but from deficiency... The main cause, as I mentioned in the beginning, is usually not in the food, but in the psyche." The event features a couple, the Škvařil family, sharing their experiences and knowledge. The wife opens by emphasizing the foundational role of home-cooked food and a mother's care in establishing lifelong health and vegetarian habits, sharing personal anecdotes and advice. The husband then provides a theoretical background, discussing definitions of health, psychosomatic connections, and the benefits of aligning diet with natural cycles like fasting periods. The wife concludes with a practical demonstration of preparing a gentle spelt porridge, followed by a Q&A session addressing topics like vegetarian bodybuilding and diet for eyesight. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A cooking demonstration for a simple vegetarian Mediterranean meal. "Today we are going to prepare a very simple vegetarian and Mediterranean meal." "These spices are very useful for us. They help prevent any parasites in the digestion, in the stomach." The host guides viewers through preparing a three-part meal: a pistachio and vegetable risotto, a creamy broccoli soup, and a fresh salad with a yogurt or chickpea-based dressing. Throughout the process, they explain techniques, such as grinding whole spices and managing water for the rice, and emphasize the health benefits and digestibility of ingredients like turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Practical tips are shared, including how to reduce salt intake via dressings and preserving nutrients in olive oil. Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Arrival of Nandeshwar to Om Ashram. Jadan, Rajasthan, India.

Seminar on Indian Culture worldwide with Vishwaguruji. Apex University, Jaipur, India.

A spiritual discourse and award ceremony on integrating yoga and Sanātana Dharma into daily life. "You should know why you have come to this world." "Yoga in daily life means in the whole world, in the whole world." A speaker, referencing Gurudev and Swami Madhavanand, delivers a wide-ranging talk emphasizing the purpose of human life, the principles of yoga, and the protection of animals and Indian culture. He shares anecdotes about teaching yoga abroad, insists on vegetarianism for practitioners, and discusses the global spread of both meat-eating and veganism. The event includes the presentation of awards for promoting Indian culture and peace, with thanks given to organizing institutions like Apex University and the Yoga in Daily Life Foundation. Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

The story of Sri Mahaprabhuji and Khatu Pranam exercise. Produced by Sri Devpuriji Ashram in Zagreb, Croatia. Partially subtitled in Engish.

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

Bhajans from different ashrams in India

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

A satsang discourse on the duality of worldly joy and the singular refuge of divine grace. "The joy of the joyous is very short, but the suffering of the joyous is longer." "He can give you everything, but he can’t give you what he can give you. We need only confidence, that’s all." The speaker reflects on the fleeting nature of worldly happiness, which is always paired with hidden sorrow, contrasting it with the endless joy of the divine. He proclaims Mahāprabhujī as the incarnate God and liberator, emphasizing that true peace is found only in unwavering devotion and surrender to this grace, using the metaphor of a seabird that must return to its ship in a vast ocean. Filming location: Vép, Hungary

A satsang on meditation, discipline, and diet as part of Rāja Yoga. "Meditation is a part of Rāja Yoga, which is very gradually and systematically guided by a great saint or ṛṣi, Patañjali." "Patañjali says, 'Atha yogānuśāsanam'—'if you want to achieve higher consciousness... I am ready to guide you with one condition: that is discipline.'" The lecturer addresses an international meditation seminar, framing meditation within Patañjali's path of discipline. He identifies laziness and the six inner enemies—desire, anger, pride, greed, delusion, and ego—as primary obstacles. The discourse extensively links spiritual practice to a sattvic vegetarian diet centered on fruits, vegetables, nuts, and fresh milk, explaining how nourishment affects the mind. He outlines preparatory steps for meditation, including the use of a mantra and mālā, and demonstrates basic meditation postures and mudrās. Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Morning satsang from weekend seminar in Vep, Hungary on 14th of February 2009.

Evening satsang from weekend seminar in Vep, Hungary on 14th of February 2009.

Morning satsang from weekend seminar in Vep, Hungary on 15th, Feburary 2009.

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Singing bhajans by Swami Gajanandji.

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

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

Morning satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.