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Yoga is the original, simple science of union, not the myriad of modern imitations. It calms the mind and emotions, which positively affects the entire body. Wrong practice or half-knowledge causes suffering. Choose simple, accessible postures suitable for all ages, avoiding extremes. True yoga encompasses life's entire journey, beginning with the conscious conception of a child. Parents must purify their bodies, minds, and thoughts through harmonious living and specific diets to welcome a noble soul. This care continues after birth with loving protection, proper nourishment, and ceremonies like massaging the infant's chakras. The human birth is a crucial milestone for the soul to escape the cycle of rebirth by cultivating humility and kindness. The first spiritual practice is discerning the eternal truth from the impermanent world. Attachment is the primary obstacle, a persistent glue one must strive to rise above. "Yoga is yoga." "Brahma satya and jagat mithyā. The final truth is the Brahman. This world is not permanent." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Satsaṅg in the Guru’s presence and the Nāhaṁ Kartā mantra reveal the temporary nature of the world and turn the seeker inward. The mantra “Nāhaṁ Kartā, Prabhudīpa Kartā, Mahāprabhudīpa Kartā He Kevalam” frees one from the doer-ship. The atmosphere here is free of television, radio, news, and mobile phones. Just being in the same area with the Guru is darśan—more important than any lecture. Karma yoga changes something within; it is the best kriyā. All practices—āsanas, bhajans, karma yoga—are important; to rank them is misunderstanding. The seminar offers time only for oneself, free from material duties, under the Guru’s umbrella. Return to daily life requires keeping the seminar constantly in mind and holding one hand with a mālā, not gadgets. Unity in satsaṅg is strength; the Guru is like a queen bee, the community like bees. Life is temporary; nothing can be taken when the soul departs. The bhajan of the two parrots teaches: enjoy life in God’s name, for all else is fleeting. Real love is understanding toward all, without which suffering spreads. “Bandhī Muṭṭhī Lākh Kī, Khulī Muṭṭhī Rākh Kī”—with soul the body is precious, without it only dust. The soul is detached; when it leaves, the body is left behind. Knowledge in the bhajans is like jewels, spoken by self-realized souls. Before death comes, realize the self; do not be like a bird seeking fruit on a bare tree. “Nāhaṁ Kartā, Prabhudīpa Kartā, Mahāprabhudīpa Kartā He Kevalam.” “Bandhī Muṭṭhī Lākh Kī, Khulī Muṭṭhī Rākh Kī.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A yoga practice integrates physical postures, breath, and concentration to balance body and mind. Begin with deep breathing, expanding the stomach then chest, exhaling from chest then stomach. Postures like Tāḍāsana involve stretching upward, embodying the support of community like Kṛṣṇa lifting Govardhan. Balance is cultivated through focused attention on a single point, such as a tree or mat corner. The practice flows through āsanas like Garuḍāsana and Haṃsāsana, requiring concentration and steady breath. Prāṇāyāma follows, using alternate nostril breathing to purify and calm. Finger placement at the eyebrow center aids focus. The sequence concludes with relaxation and integration, feeling the breath and being present. "Concentrate on one unmovable spot, you can concentrate even on the corner of your yoga mat." "When you breathe calmly and deeply, you will hold the balance better." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The celebration of Krishna Janmashtami illuminates the divine avatar, the art of scripture translation, and the Guru’s grace. Seekers are encouraged to read the Bhagavad Gita deeply. The most beautiful commentary is the Jñāneśvarī Gītā, composed by Saint Jñāneśvara of Maharashtra. The Gita translations by Dr. Radhakrishna and by Argananchi Mahārāj, called the Yathārtha Gītā, are also highly praised. Holy books must never be translated with selfish intent, such as claiming exclusivity for a particular group. Proper translation demands mastery of three things: Śabda Artha, the plain meaning of words; Bhāvārtha, the nuanced sentiment; and Jñāna Artha, the spiritual knowledge. Only one who embodies all three can render scripture without distortion. The birth story of Lord Krishna is narrated: He was born to Devakī in secret, hidden from His uncle Kaṃsa. A female child was substituted and slain, but an Ākāśavāṇī declared the true child lived. This illustrates the avatar’s descent: whenever unrighteousness prevails, God incarnates in human form, as in Kali Yuga. Mahāprabhujī was such an avatar, traveling to remote villages to liberate souls. Swāmījī, too, came as an avatar from India, crossing oceans to guide seekers in distant lands. The Guru is greater than the holy Gaṅgā; when the Guru arrives, it is as if Gaṅgā herself has come to the home. In meditation, the vision of Krishna appeared on the inner sky, revealing that Mahāprabhujī is an avatar of Krishna. This insight dissolves separation between the worshipped and the worshipper. All devotees gathered here are supremely fortunate to receive the Guru’s direct grace. "One who has the knowledge of three things is able to translate properly." "Guru is greater than Gaṅgā." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Reconnect with the healing earth through direct contact. This soil is pure, free from artificial fertilizers and pesticides. Touching it is like touching a mother's body, transmitting healing vibrations. An experiment showed children's allergies disappeared after contact with a farm environment. Similarly, this earth recharges and heals. We are not separate from nature; we share the same five elements. The earth holds life, ready to bloom even after years of drought. Use this connection as a therapy in daily life. "Feel as if you are touching your mother’s body. This earth is our mother." "Whatever we get is from the Mother Earth." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The anatomy of vikāra and the flow of knowledge is the topic. Human bodies share the same construction, yet distinctions create vikāra. Physical vikāra is the body’s material nature. Mental vikāra includes desire, anger, greed, delusion, pride. Jñāna protects by guiding conduct, diet, and thought. Sāttvic food is prescribed, yet anger can still explode like popcorn from heat. Another popcorn expands limitlessly from joy. A jñānī remains unshaken even under attack, offering the other cheek. Intellectual knowledge alone is noisy and ego-strengthening. A principal mocked God to a meditating yogi. The yogi, slightly stirred, showed God hung tiny cherries on large branches and huge melons on thin vines. Divine sense lies beyond intellect. Suppressed anger burns the Mūlādhāra Cakra. Expressing and releasing anger quickly prevents tension. Antaḥkaraṇa impurities must be purified. The body inevitably returns to earth, so inner purification is essential. “Jñāna is one of the best protectors for our life.” “Knowledge is that knowledge where there is no ignorance.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The anatomy of practice is a guided session in awareness. Lie down and make yourself comfortable. The real yogic posture addresses physical problems by giving time to the body—muscles, nerves, glands, organs, circulation, and breath. Let the body heal itself. Analyze your posture and feel the muscles, joints, and circulation in function. This practice influences the inner organs and is beneficial for specific conditions. Write the benefit of each posture for your examination. Concentrate and know the sequence. The posture removes gases and acidity, strongly affecting the kidneys. Practice will protect the body in later years. "How many muscles are in the human body? Perhaps you already know many, but your teacher will tell you exactly." "Write in your copy the benefit of the Katuprāṇāms... a question could be asked: 'Khatuprāṇām number 22, what is the benefit?'" Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The essence of teaching and prāṇāyāma lies in humility and adherence to pure systems. A true teacher is humble and does not assume the role of a master. Do not create new postures or mix different spiritual texts and systems. Mastery requires deep knowledge of one specific system, including its techniques for āsana, prāṇāyāma, and meditation. Prāṇāyāma is not created by any individual; it is an established science. There are only three core prāṇāyāmas: inhalation, exhalation, and breath retention. Specific techniques like Chandra Bhedana or Nāḍī Śodhana serve particular purposes, such as strengthening lung capacity and purifying the blood. Breath is more vital than food or water, sustaining life constantly. Prāṇāyāma purifies the physical body, calms the mind, and promotes a balanced life. Life is said to have a counted number of breaths; calm and slow breathing preserves this count. Practice with discipline and awareness, not drowsiness. Prāṇa is life itself, distinct from the soul, and is gained primarily from oxygen and the environment. "Do not teach with the attitude, 'Now I am the master.'" "Prāṇāyāma is the same for everyone. It is not something I create, you create, or X, Y, Z creates." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Sādhana rests upon four essential principles: conduct, thought, diet, and recreation. Discipline in behavior is paramount, encompassing punctuality and consideration. Thought must be guarded, as exchanging distracting thoughts creates disturbances within the mind and intellect, leading to afflictions and obstacles. Therefore, many masters impose strict silence during practice. Such rigorous retreats, even for corporate leaders, serve as treatments for stress and psychic turmoil by forcing confrontation with internal heat and agitation, which are then calmed by the Master's guidance. Personal transformation through consistent practice affects one's entire environment, bringing peace to relationships. The essence is to speak only what is necessary, avoiding idle talk. Adherence to these principles of conduct, thought, moderate eating, and mindful activity forms the foundation of successful spiritual practice. "Exchanging your thoughts will disturb you, definitely. Because such thoughts in sādhana create vikṣepa." "Speak what is necessary. That’s very important for sādhana."

The soul's purification through yoga and mercy is essential in this age. We gather in a place with strong spiritual vibration, welcoming many from around the world. This practice is global and neutral, unrelated to religion, focusing solely on liberating the soul. We are covered by ignorance and karma, often acting without knowing the consequences, which causes suffering for the body, family, and environment. The inner soul suffers greatly. The science of yoga in daily life is for developing spirituality, gaining clarity, and purifying karma to seek forgiveness for unconscious acts. A key difference exists between religion and spirituality; spiritual purity cleanses negative karma. We possess intellect and discernment, but must follow our inner wisdom over ignorance or ego. Central to this is karuṇā, or mercy, which must extend to all living beings. Every creature values its life and feels fear. The demand for meat creates a chain of harm, with major karmic responsibility falling on the consumer. This action, often done unconsciously, creates a cover over the soul, hindering liberation. Purification comes through sincere practice, prayer, and mantras, leading to higher consciousness. "O God, you are known as equal-visioned. You do not count our sin." "Therefore, the science of yoga in daily life was developed, and millions of people practice around the world." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The body must be kept whole for the free flow of prāṇa. The 72,000 nerves must be clear and undamaged; this state is called akhaṇḍa. Tattoos or wounds break this integrity, creating leaks in energy. A story illustrates that a physical blemish once saved a life by making a body unsuitable for a ritual sacrifice. The Vajranāḍī is a key nerve supporting immunity, strengthened by postures like Vajrāsana. Energy flows through channels like Iḍā, Piṅgalā, and Suṣumnā, connected to numerous chakras throughout the body. These chakras correspond to elemental kingdoms from earth to the divine. The awakening of kuṇḍalinī is inherently safe, designed by the creator. Concurrently, raising a child requires nurturing the body with proper food, the mind with positive sensory input, and the character with virtues like truth and compassion. Establishing a disciplined daily routine of cleansing, exercise, and sleep ensures balanced growth and energy flow. "All the 72,000 nerves should be very clear and clean, where the prāṇa can flow freely." "Parents have a very, very important role in how the child grows up." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The heritage of India is a living civilization based on eternal truths. Rakṣā Bandhan is an ancient tradition promoting love and protection, evolving into a festival of universal friendship. Indian civilization endures because its foundational principles are timeless, like the sunrise. The scriptures contain profound knowledge of the universe, life, and time, from atomic moments to cycles of billions of years. The creation is governed by precise mathematics, centered on the five great elements which correspond to the five human senses. Sanskrit is a divine language, its fifty sounds linked to the body's energy centers and forming the root of many world languages. This ancient knowledge system includes yoga, Āyurveda, music, and astronomy, revealed for humanity's regulated living. Modern science gradually aligns with these ancient truths, while theories like evolution, which suggest life from inert matter, are flawed. Life, a conscious force, creates the universe. Dating this eternal knowledge is a limited, worldly pursuit. "The entire universe is complete, and from that completeness, this complete universe has come." "Life can create innumerable things, but an inanimate object cannot create life." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The Ātmā is immortal, and the Jīvātmā, the individual soul, shares that immortality but is bound by karma in the cycle of saṃsāra. Our duty is to act with awareness. Every action has a form, and the intellect judges it, but the final choice is ours. True awareness awakens viveka, or discernment, which provides clarity but does not command. We must act rightly, understanding we have no right to judge others, for all actions bring consequences. Life is not easy; we are on a boat in an ocean, seeking the shore, which is the Satguru. The Guru is Parabrahma, beyond all. Do not ask the Guru for worldly things like a job or partner; this is ignorance. Ask only for bhakti, for divine love to fill your heart. This prema is oneness. A true devotee, obedient and without worry, is cared for by the Guru, who provides everything. "After giving the judgment of the intellect, then your awareness awakens. That is very important." "Prem kā pyālā, oh Lord, oh my God, oh my Gurudev Mahāprabhujī, can you fill it, my part of my heart, full of that devotion?" Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna is a profound sādhanā for spiritual development. This practice brings peace, balance, and self-awareness. The complete discipline lasts three months, requiring strict isolation, silence, and a pure diet. Most practitioners undertake a shorter, condensed version. Success demands rigorous physical and mental preparation, including bodily stillness and dietary control. The ten indriyas, or senses, are like horses pulling the chariot of the body and mind. Their control is essential, as desires and mental modifications are major obstacles. The practice aims to internalize awareness, leading to the perception of inner sounds and, ultimately, a transcendent resonance. Discipline over the senses and avoidance of distracting sensory contact are foundational. "Patañjali said, 'Atha yoga anuśāsanam.' Out of a hundred people, perhaps thirty percent will be successful." "Your body is that city, and you are the king of this kingdom. The senses are your subjects. Do not be their slave." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

This seminar is for purifying energy and retreating the body. Modern life fills us with stress and impure energies from electronics, pollution, and others. We must cleanse these through our practice. Maintain physical space from others to avoid exchanging foreign energies. Use natural materials like kuśa grass or pure cotton on your yoga mat; plastic mats block and distort energy. Wear full, cotton clothing during practice to protect your energy field. Do not force the body; adapt yoga for all ages. Practice prāṇāyāma to clear pollutants. This purification is essential for spiritual progress and overcoming obstacles. "Darkness cannot come towards light. But if this light is out, then darkness is celebrating." "Your body should be covered. What happens is that you are recharging what is called biofeed energy." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Steady practice corrects our inner energy systems. Yogic kriyā repairs our chakras like an engineer fixes a machine. Modern life creates stress and retreats, but true balance comes from shared presence, not escape. The mind is an unseen server governing everything; its proper function matters greatly. Regular sādhanā at a fixed time establishes a healing biorhythm, leading to deep meditation. Do not practice at the expense of family time. Spiritual ambition without genuine discipline is like a farmer pretending to be a monk; it fails. Authentic practice is humble, consistent, and without expectation of sudden miracles. This preserved ancient knowledge is profound, and your steady, harmonious practice is itself a great achievement. "Anuṣṭhāna means doing some sādhanā to attain perfection." "Too much of anything is not good anywhere." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

This gathering is a gurukul of the heart, a family for spiritual learning. Even divine beings like Rāma and Kṛṣṇa studied in a guru's household. Ancient wisdom contained profound science and sense, but modern mentality has lost this reality, causing suffering. Humans were created with divine abilities, but a curtain was placed over this perception to prevent misuse. For example, the yogic power of far vision, or Doordarśan, is now mimicked by television, which requires no sādhana. True vision, like that of a Trikāla Darśī who sees past, present, and future, comes only through purification. We must cleanse impurities of body and mind—māla, vikṣepa, and āvaraṇa—and conquer desires. This retreat's atmosphere is essential for transformation, far beyond what a webcast can provide. Our system integrates all yoga paths, with satsaṅg being supreme for cultivating peace. "Humans are born as embodiments of God, but God found that he made a mistake. Therefore, he took away or hid within them those miracles, abilities, and knowledge." "The past is gone, the future is not here. What is the presence? Like that will be your future." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The mind’s restless nature and the path of devotion in Kali Yuga. In Kali Yuga, Bhakti Yoga is supreme because strength, time, and knowledge are lacking amid rampant temptations. Two forces, Devi and Asuri Shakti, clash; Asuri Shakti fuels drugs and alcohol. Negative association leads to ruin, right company to upliftment. The inner organ—mind, intellect, memory, ego—is tainted by impurity, distraction, and veiling. The mind is greedy, covetous, restless, and a thief. It shifts moment to moment, ungraspable like a reflection. Attempting to clean the mirror does not clean the face. Like a dog chasing its reflection, the mind brings loss. The mind plays with us; do not follow its fickle dictates. Impressions from many lives harden as stubborn impurities. They cling like stubborn gum, not easily removed by ritual alone. Knowledge and dispassion act as a sour agent to separate them. In this age, only the divine name is the refuge. Repeating the mantra, one crosses the worldly ocean. Bhakti is the easiest path, though other yogas exist. Ultimately, one must take shelter of the Guru. Satsang and devotion bring purification. "Man ke mate na chaliye—do not follow your mind." "Kali Yuga kevala nāma ādhāra, sumira sumira nara, hoya bhava pāra." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Maintain conscious distance to preserve your spiritual energy. Every touch exchanges energy, like a bee transferring pollen between flowers. This exchange can impart impressions or drain vitality. During practice, maintain a space between hands, roughly an arm's length around your body. Sitting on natural materials like a grass mat is preferable to plastic, which may affect your energy field. Modern life exposes you to many energies and radiation. You must protect your core vitality through awareness and natural barriers. Positive relationships allow for touch, but general interaction requires caution. Your accumulated experiences and memories hold energy that must be released. The foundational practices of yoga, prāṇāyāma, and mantra create a protective seal for your being. "Every touch is sensitive, like a touchscreen telephone. Similarly, touch can take your energy or give your energy." "You can forgive; forgiving is easier, but forgetting is not." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The universe arises from a singular, limitless consciousness. From its vibration, light manifests, followed by creation and duality. Humans are gifted with intellect to discern divine qualities from negative ones. True human nature is compassion, mercy, and love. Education begins with parents, imparting spiritual and ethical knowledge now often lost. Yoga is the science to unite the individual soul with the Supreme. The soul carries karma from all actions. To cleanse karma and attain a long, healthy life, follow Ayurveda and a sattvic, vegetarian diet. This is non-violence, the highest principle. Discipline in practice is essential. Yoga balances and harmonizes, leading to spiritual awakening. "One gram of practice is worth more than a ton of theory." "Non-violence is the highest principle. If you follow Ahimsa, your spirituality will grow." Filming location: Croatia

Prāṇāyāma addresses headaches by supplying oxygen to the brain. Headaches often stem from dehydration, spinal imbalance, caffeine dependency, or poor digestion. Specific yoga postures indirectly relieve neck and head tension. The primary remedy is increasing oxygen flow through targeted breath control. Kapālabhāti prāṇāyāma focuses on forceful exhalation to influence the skull and brain. It differs from Bhastrikā, which maintains a single rhythm for inhalation and exhalation. Correct practice originates from the abdomen, with the stomach moving inward during exhalation. This technique enhances cerebral circulation and releases tension. "If you drink two and a half liters of water every day, you will get relief from your headache." "In Kapālabhāti, there is more concentration on exhalation." Filming locations: Ostrava, Moravia, Czech Republic.

Today's practice is dawn meditation with prāṇāyāma. Begin by looking up, then bend forward to touch toes, head between knees, and mentally pray for mercy and non-violence. Raise hands, lean back, interlock fingers, and stretch sideways. Press back to chair, chin to chest. Sit with head level as if balancing a glass, perform fifty cycles of inhale and exhale, counting silently. There are two techniques: Kapālabhāti, only exhaling, and Bhastrikā, like a locomotive starting. Now, concentrate on dawn and sunrise. Close eyes, chant Aum, withdraw to the eyebrow center. Visualize the dawn in the dark blue inner space. See yourself in a meadow, the orange horizon growing. The first ray, Uṣā, the ray of immortality, touches the forehead. The sun rises fully; mentally repeat any wish three times. See the astral body folding hands, then feel the physical hands clench. Gaze at the sun with astral eyes, absorbing its energy. Feel the body, let the sun dissolve within. Inhale deeply, whistle three Aums, and chant the Śānti Mantra three times. Rub palms, warm the face, and open eyes in the palms. “Merciful one, bless me with your divine mercy. Let me practice Ahiṃsā and protect me from Hiṃsā.” “This ray of the Uṣā is the ray of immortality.” Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic

A holistic yoga system offers a vital complement to modern medicine within a globalized, rapid, and restless world. Western medicine excels at structural issues but faces challenges with widespread psychosomatic conditions. Applying yoga occurs on three levels: as preventive self-care to reduce systemic costs, as a supportive adjunct to enhance medical treatments, and as a primary treatment for specific functional or psychosomatic ailments. Encouraging patients to practice the complete system, rather than seeking quick fixes, allows them to resolve their own issues through self-knowledge. This path addresses the root restlessness driving the demand for rapid, universalized treatments that often fail. The methods provided are excellent for both prevention and fostering genuine well-being. "When someone comes with a particular complaint, I advise them: 'Practice the Yoga in Daily Life system as a complete system.'" "People suffer because they are globalized, rapid, and restless. Consequently, they seek quick, rapid, and universalized medications and treatments—an approach that often fails." Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic

True health requires integrating physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being, which modern life disrupts. Our unnatural lifestyle causes chronic stress, damaging our organs and leading to widespread disease. Yoga is a holistic, evidence-based system addressing this. It works on three levels: conscious practices like meditation influence the cortex; prāṇāyāma calms the subcortical autonomic nervous system; and āsanas affect the peripheral organs. This integrated approach combats key modern ailments. Memory loss and dementia are epidemics, worsened by our reliance on technology and poor diet. Yoga, along with a vegetarian diet rich in healthy spices, is scientifically shown to preserve memory and prevent cognitive decline. Similarly, yoga techniques are proven to alleviate and prevent depression by fostering present-moment awareness. By restoring balance across all levels of our being, yoga guides us toward self-realization. Understanding our connection to others allows us to live in peace. "All these diseases are actually caused by an overload of stress." "Yoga techniques influence us on all levels: physical, mental, social, and spiritual." Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic

Peace is humanity's deepest longing, achieved through inner transformation. Outer circumstances reflect our inner state; greed, jealousy, and hate destroy peace. We must be the change we wish to see, serving as examples. True peace harmonizes us physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually. Yoga provides a practical path, developing inner peace through spiritual techniques. This inner peace then reflects outward into our families and the world through our words and actions. The teachings and lineage of our spiritual masters guide this work of selfless service and universal unity, inspiring efforts for global harmony. "Be the change you want to see." "One and all, and all in one." Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic

Education requires recognizing the teacher and learner within oneself. If you cannot find the guru inside, you cannot recognize an adequate external guide. One must simultaneously be governed and govern, embodying this contradiction to harmonize self and society. True education awakens self-education first in oneself, like a candle needing its own flame to light others. Modern schooling historically replaced one fixed identity, like a peasant, with another, like a worker, but today that rigid model is destructive. We need education for flexible identity, learning to manage energy for fight or peace, as in yoga. Freedom is not limited by others but created through them; society is a necessity for liberty, not an obstacle. Our words and thoughts matter, as we are largely water, and they influence our very structure. "If you are not able to recognize the guru in yourself, how can you recognize your guru in another person?" "The other person is not an obstacle but a necessity for me to live my freedom." Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic

Yoga in Daily Life systematically promotes health in the Czech Republic. The system began here in 1973, based on the traditional concept of Vedānta. It offers training on four levels: physical, mental, social, and spiritual, for everyone regardless of background. This aligns with the national health strategy, which now explicitly includes spiritual health. New government action plans until 2020 target areas where yoga can directly contribute: promoting physical activity, proper nutrition, mental health, reducing risky behaviors, and mitigating environmental stress. The system's sophisticated, methodology-unique techniques make it suitable for research and intervention programs, with publications available for specific health groups. The association has grown to become the largest in the country, with a widespread network of centers offering lessons. "The state belongs to those that allow and highly appreciate cooperation with public, private, and non-governmental organizations." "This harmonizing of the physical, mental, social, and spiritual level, is truly the only chance to keep peace and development in our society." Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic

Yoga is the universal manual for achieving peace. It is far more than physical flexibility; it is the interconnection of body, mind, and spirit, extending from the individual to all humanity and nature. Lasting peace has not been found through material wealth or political philosophies alone. Yoga, founded on non-violence, provides the path. It is a way of life that harmonizes all faiths by directing one inward to know the self. Transforming the world begins with transforming oneself. This practice requires no money and can be started immediately. By investing in yoga education and making personal practice a priority, individuals become ambassadors of peace. The collective action of many yogis can change the world. "Yoga is the only practice that gives peace to everyone without harm, judgment, or discrimination." "To fix the world, you must fix your mind." Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic

Yoga is a universal principle for achieving peace, beginning with inner peace. Our organization supports this conference to promote non-violence and harmony, values shared by yoga and Hindu teachings. Personal qualities like truth, compassion, and self-control are essential for this journey. We believe all religions are equal paths to one God, and yoga serves as a balancing practice for all. This conference aims to exchange ideas on using yoga's principles to foster global peace and respectful relations among diverse peoples. "Yoga is not a religion. It represents the original balancing principle that promotes nonviolence and peacefulness." "To achieve peace in the world, we must start by achieving inner peace ourselves." Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic

The means are the end; the purity of the instrument determines the outcome. Life initially teaches non-violence through powerlessness, when a violent response is impossible. Yet true understanding comes with maturity. Society focuses on ends, neglecting means. This creates fundamental questions: can war bring peace or violence bring justice? The answer is no. Wrong means always yield wrong ends, for the means become the end. A seed becomes the tree. Hatred breeds hatred; violence breeds violence. Only non-violence, born from compassion, breeds compassion. Some claim wrong means bring wealth and power, while right means bring struggle. But happiness is a peaceful mind. Those using right means possess this peace and live in the present. Those using wrong means have disturbed minds, living in past or future. To follow non-violence requires immense patience and faith. It is a slow, complete cure like Ayurveda, healing from within like yoga. "There are countless reasons for which I can give my life, but for no reason can I kill a person." "Happiness is a peaceful state of mind." Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic

The key to our future is universal unity and peace. I witnessed this spirit in a crowded square where people of all languages smiled together, a vision for our world. Achieving this requires not just public desire but political will. Prague has a historical legacy of promoting peace, from medieval delegations to modern nuclear agreements. Our world faces civil wars, climate change, and threats from weapons and terrorism. I work with parliamentary networks seeking pledges from nations to not be first to use and to reduce nuclear arsenals, aiming to lower global risk. Support these efforts. True peace begins within each person. "There is only one God, the universal God, only one religion, humanity, and only one nation, humankind." "Peace among nations is dependent on peace in human beings." Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic

We need a silent revolution in leadership and consciousness. Old models have failed, creating crisis. Leaders are overwhelmed, lack self-awareness, and cannot inspire, leaving people disengaged. The solution is changing leaders. We are entering a cognitive age where mind care is paramount. Control your thoughts, for they become your destiny. Media exaggerates violence; data shows heart disease and cancer are far greater threats. The real danger is mind pollution—the poisoning of our minds. Yoga is for non-violence and peace. It is a systematic science for mastering the mind and achieving inner peace. A peaceful society guarantees the right to self-realization. Yoga accelerates human growth and is vital for well-being and social harmony. We must go public, integrate yoga into all education and leadership training, and promote it globally. "Control your thoughts, for they trigger your emotions and feelings. Control your emotions, for they become your words." "Yoga is a systematic, conscious science of human development. Its main technique is gaining mastery over the mind, stopping the internal dialogue." Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic

World peace is in our hands. Our world is increasingly turbulent and ambiguous, requiring more than linear answers. We must create resilient societies focused on shared peace and well-being. A world without peace, equitable wealth distribution, and planetary care will not survive. Achieving these goals requires every individual to become a responsible, active global citizen. My country is designing a new societal vision with its citizens, integrating this into our strategic development. We are committed to being a responsible global actor by implementing the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. This includes striving for poverty eradication, gender equality, human rights, and environmental protection at all levels. Peace requires good intentions, cooperation, and inner balance. The best way to achieve that inner coherence is through yoga. Ultimately, our collective action determines our future. "A world without peace will not survive. A world without distributing wealth will not survive." "I think we all know the answer: yoga is the answer." Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic

The roots of Yoga in Daily Life are traced to the saint Ālakapurījī from the Satya Yuga. Evidence was found after long research, including the discovery of his Himalayan cave between Kedarnath and Badrinath. The river Alaknandā is named after him. When it meets the Bhagīrathī at Devaprayāg, they form the complete Gaṅgā. Compassion is the first step. When it awakens, your heart becomes like a mother's, feeling the suffering of all creatures. Every yogī is an incarnation. Through practice, awareness arises that every entity is my Ātmā. The individual soul suffers and changes, but the Ātmā is one, universal, and observing. God gave fear for survival. Non-violence means causing no trouble—physical, mental, or emotional—to others or to yourself through anger or hate. Violence returns as karma. Yoga brings peace by reducing greed, jealousy, and ego. It is for body, energy, mind, and liberation. The system has spread, promoting health and harmony, as seen in the peaceful separation of Czech and Slovak peoples. Knowledge, like a river, flows for all. "Viśva prāṇī merī ātmā hai—every entity is my Ātmā." "Ātmā soi Paramātmā; Ātmā is the Supreme, the Highest, God." Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic

Self-inquiry meditation is practiced by self-questioning. Sit comfortably straight, hands on thighs, eyes closed. Chant Oṁ three times to withdraw from the external. Feel and relax the whole body. Repeat your mantra with the mālā. Feel motionlessness, energy, comfort, and aliveness. Observe the breath naturally. Feel divine blessing, bliss, ask for nothing. Detachedly observe any visions. Guide prāṇa between navel and crown with the breath. Practice alternate nostril breathing, feeling the energy flow. Focus on the navel center with gentle inhalation. Inhale deeply, apply chin lock, retain, then exhale. Stretch, surrender, rise to Vajrāsana, stretch up, fold forward. Practice the second version of Kāṭha Praṇām. Do Kīṭa Āsana and seated forward bend. Stand, then sit down. "I know that I breathe. I know that I am breathing comfortably." "In this ocean of divine blessing and bliss, simply feel this divine blessing. Try not to wish for anything; do not ask for anything." Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic

The moon's influence is significant until Guru Pūrṇimā, a time connected to Śiva's energy. The moon affects the earth and oceans, creating tides. Yet, greater than any planetary influence is the protection of the Guru's grace. This grace acts as an ultimate safeguard for the seeker. Belief in astrological fears creates psychological weakness. Liberation comes from one's own practice and devotion, not from external rituals or predictions. The physical body will age and perish, but through sincere sādhanā and Guru's blessing, one realizes the immortal self. "Even death, Kāla, will not face you. It will run away from you. That is the way you can trust and believe in the Gurudev." "Without your sādhanā, without your practice, you cannot be liberated." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The discipline of yoga begins now. The first instruction is to apply discipline immediately, not tomorrow. Success in any endeavor requires following rules and control. The body and mind must be trained through awareness of their systems and impurities. Laziness is the enemy. Physical and mental impurities, or vikāras, such as disease, anger, and ego, will destroy spiritual practice. The body is a divine creation that must be purified. Without controlling the mind's tendencies, one remains bound. Practice requires unwavering commitment without compromise. "Atha means just now, not tomorrow." "If you don’t follow the discipline, then you will not be successful."

Guru Purnima is the night that awakens the sleeping soul. The jīva carries saṁskāras from many births, experiencing pleasure and pain. All beings feel fear and seek shelter. The supreme consciousness is forgotten due to the veil of memory. The Ātmā is imperishable, cannot be cut or burned, yet hides as fear within. Attachment to the body prevents liberation. Pilgrimage is undertaken to erase misdeeds. Among tattvas, the Guru is the greatest. The Guru instills knowledge that opens the door to Moksha. Śiva alone is the true creator and uncreator. Heaven is temporary; only the dust of the Guru’s feet brings permanent freedom. Even animals sense the sacred; the elephant covers itself with mud awaiting a saint’s footsteps. On Guru Purnima, disciples worship and remember their Gurudev. Becoming Guru-mukhī washes sins, but sādhanā continues. Human birth, especially in India, is the opportunity for Ātmā Brahm Prakāś. The manmukhī remains in the cycle of 84 lakh yonis; the Guru-mukhī reaches Brahmaloka. A true Guru is one connected to the eternal tradition from the beginning. On this day, all yogis and sages emerge from Himalayan caves to honor their Guru. “Gu means darkness, and ru means light.” “Pūrṇam adaḥ pūrṇam idaṁ pūrṇāt pūrṇam udacyate, pūrṇasya pūrṇam ādāya pūrṇam evāvaśiṣyate.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Understanding prāṇa is the path to health through yoga and Āyurveda. Prāṇa is vital energy with specific functions for each organ. The eye prāṇa resides in the eyelids, enabling blinking. Prāṇa and apāna govern intake and elimination respectively. Weak apāna causes constipation. Greed and anger block prāṇa flow, also causing constipation. A vegetarian diet with fifty percent salad supports elimination. Study these prāṇas to understand illness as prāṇa obstruction. Allopathic medicine often harms multiple organs while treating one. A story of a milker and observers illustrates escalating side effects. Systematic prāṇāyāma, āsanas, and meditation are necessary. Meditation controls brain reactions and stress. Natural herbs and gradual withdrawal from chemicals is safer. Avoid drinking water for two and a half hours after eating. Ask the body what it prefers, not just the tongue. Prāṇa is considered the personal God. Practical application determines true progress; all remain beginners without it. "Understand these prāṇas and what you can do for these prāṇas." "Prāṇāt means God. My prāṇa is my God." Filming location: Bratislava, Slovakia

Yoga is the essential practice for sustaining energy, health, and consciousness in human life. We are the protectors of creation and the solution to our problems. The human body is a divine creation from the five elements, containing life itself, which we must keep pure. We are destroying nature with pollution and chemicals, harming our food and water. We must return to organic food and natural living, as we are the solution to inspire this change. Purification of the body is achieved through practices like Śaṅkhaprakṣālana and, crucially, prāṇāyāma. Prāṇa is life energy; the whole body breathes. Systematic prāṇāyāma over months and years purifies the blood, tissues, and mind, leading to health and joy. Practice begins with feeling the prāṇa, then techniques like Chandra Bhedana, Surya Bhedana, Nāḍī Śodhana, and Anulom Vilom. This real yoga requires patience and inspires others. "You are the solution." "Prāṇa is life; where there is no prāṇa, there is no life." Filming location: Bratislava, Slovakia

A tree is blessed for peace and wishes on the International Day of Yoga. Yoga is for the environment, not just humans. This tree symbolizes peace, like the Vṛkṣāsana posture derived from trees. The ceremony involves circling the tree with positive wishes. Attendees are given instructions for photos and seating, with a focus on children. Sanskrit prayers are chanted for peace. A welcoming ceremony includes the singing of a Slovak folk song. The event involves distributing items, primarily to children, and concludes with a call for everyone to perform their ceremony. "Yoga is not only for humans but also for the environment, this tree will do its duty." "This tree stands here for peace, harmony, and love. Those who have a wish, come to this tree... and state your wish."

The International Day of Yoga celebrates a universal science for harmony. Yoga is the union of body and spirit, a path to health and awareness beyond any single religion. It awakens us to live in peace with nature and all living beings. The practice is for everyone, not only saints, to cultivate a healthy, happy life. Human beings must correct their inner nature to stop creating pollution and destruction. True spirituality is purity and love for all. "Yoga means union. Union of body and spirit. Yoga means balance. Yoga means harmony." "Life is the one. It does not matter if it is a human, an animal, or a tree. Life is life." Filming locations: Voderady, Trnava Region, Slovakia.

Yoga is an ancient science of body, mind, and consciousness, reflecting the five elements of creation. Humans, uniquely endowed with intellect, are solely responsible for the pollution damaging the earth, from plastics to contaminated water. Conferences on pollution or vegetarianism are hypocritical when attendees' actions contradict their words; change requires personal practice, not just speech. The growing health crisis, including disease, is linked to polluted resources and the consumption of meat from distressed animals. Yoga practice cultivates the awareness needed to heal both the self and the world. It is not a strenuous sport but a gentle, systematic science of mudrās and āsanas designed to awaken consciousness through daily, mindful practice. True health requires balancing physical and mental well-being, achieved through consistent effort over years, not months. Theory is worthless without practice. "Be the change you want to see." "Tons of theory are nothing compared to a gram of practice." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

The roots of spirituality are found in following the eternal guidance. A spiritual atmosphere was once absent here, with only physical yoga practiced. People longed for more, as interest in these teachings existed in books. From that initial seed, a complete system for life grew, spreading widely. Many teach, but those who lose connection to the source offer a transient practice. The root sustains all branches; sever it and everything perishes. Adherence to the master's word, the Guruvākya, is essential. Neglecting these instructions leads one astray into cycles of suffering, while following them provides light and direction. The ultimate source of these roots is in the traditional lands. "Do not dig in the south. Otherwise, you will become that bull which goes round and round." "If you forget, you go on the wrong path." Filming location: Budapest, Hungary

A guided meditation on analyzing and releasing thoughts to achieve mental freedom. Settle into a comfortable posture, relaxing the entire body. Observe the natural breath, feeling the body's energy and motionlessness. Release all thoughts to relieve stress. Now, analyze your thoughts. From many thoughts, select one major thought. Investigate its cause, origin, and importance. Recognize that this analysis itself can create tension. Forgive the thought, forget it, and become free. You possess the power to give it up. All mental modifications are like waves on water; they will calm down. Relax physically and mentally. Do not return to thoughts that cause stress. Bring awareness to the center of the brows and look inwardly toward a beautiful future. The past is past; remain present. Purify your energy with each heartbeat, breath, and thought, moving toward light and clarity. Feel the shelter of the lineage. Conclude by feeling the breath, chanting, and gently returning awareness to the body. "Analyze your thoughts, and from many thoughts, pick up one major thought." "All the vṛttis, all the thoughts, just like the waves on the water. It will calm down." Filming location: Debrecen, Hungary

The blessing of Riddhi and Siddhi is bestowed through two trees. One tree grants peace, and the other grants the fulfillment of wishes. Performing parikramā around the tree of peace brings peace to the heart, family, and nature, which itself is the fulfillment of a wish for universal harmony. The tree of Siddhi represents prosperity. A blessing is offered for all to have peace, harmony, and a happy life. Participants are to offer a drop of water. "Touch this tree and walk around it, performing parikramā, you will attain peace in your heart, peace in your family, peace in nature, and peace everywhere." "Siddhi means prosperity."

Satsaṅg is rare and yoga is a profound science. Satsaṅg, the gathering with saints to hear of God, is exceptionally rare. It leads to peace, bliss, and Brahmaloka, not the limited heaven. Yoga is an ancient science for the body, mind, and soul. The human body contains the 52 Sanskrit alphabets as resonance in the petals of the cakras along the spine. Awakening this is a beautiful enlightenment, not a physical shaking. Our origin is in the perfect, unchanging technology of the divine seed, like a fruit tree reproducing its qualities. The original seed of yoga is Śiva. In highest consciousness, there is no gender; duality manifests in material form. Physical postures must be balanced and practiced daily, alongside prāṇāyāma, to cultivate health and awareness. Mental impurities, or vikāras, and restless thoughts (vṛttis) cause suffering and bind us in karma. These can only be cleansed through detachment (vairāgya), which is attained through satsaṅg. Practice brings harmony; a true master cares for the disciple's genuine progress. "Sant Samāgam Hari Kathā... these are rare." "Yoga is that science whose original seed... is Śiva." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Ayurveda is a comprehensive science of life, not a single topic. Its origin is mythological, said to come from the creator Brahmā through divine beings like Dhanvantari before passing to human sages. The knowledge was compiled into key texts like the Caraka Saṃhitā for medicine and Suśruta Saṃhitā for surgery. Much literature was later destroyed, but oral tradition in Sanskrit aided its restoration. The scope of Ayurveda is dual: to maintain the health of the healthy and to cure the sick. It aims for a flexible body, satisfied mind, and happy life until the end. "The extent of Ayurveda, or the part of Ayurveda, is to maintain the health of healthy people and to cure those who are afflicted with diseases." "Ayurveda is a science that deals with the useful and the harmful, the happy and unhappy life." Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic

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A morning session integrates physical postures with breathwork to cultivate health and awareness. Begin by relaxing the entire body and synchronizing movement with breath. Specific exercises like leg cycling strengthen digestion and release tension. The focus then shifts to the core, engaging the navel center which is vital for overall health. After physical practice, seated prāṇāyāma begins. Breath control regulates life energy and addresses imbalances like headaches. Kapālbhāti prāṇāyāma emphasizes exhalation to oxygenate the brain and release tension. Correct technique is essential, with movement originating from the abdomen. The practice concludes with mindful awareness and chanting to integrate the experience. "This cycling exercise is the best for digestion. Also for stomach muscles; it removes the tension from the neck." "Prāṇāyāma supplies a lot of oxygen to the body, and especially to the brain." Filming location: Prachatice, Czech Republic