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Yoga Teacher Program
This is an advanced yoga practice integrating physical postures, breathwork, and deep relaxation.We begin with a guided body scan in a supine position to relax and recharge every part. The session then moves through a dynamic warm-up sequence including spinal twists and prostrations. Key postures are practiced, such … read more »
Yoga for Stress Management
Yoga for stress management from Mahaprabhudeep Ashram in Strilky, with Swami Gajananda.
Yoga in Daily Life - excercise program
Morning Yoga excercise according to system Yoga in Daily Life from Mahaprabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic.
Morning lecture about Yoga in Daily Life,
Yoga in daily life is the path from separation to wholeness.We use the term "Yoga in Daily Life" without questioning its meaning. Yoga is absolute, eternal completeness. The universe and our existence within it are Viyoga—separation from that completeness. In separation, we are restless, hungry, and … read more »
Time according to Vedas and Puranas II part
The Vedic Yugas describe cyclical ages of spiritual and moral decline.A Manvantara, lasting 306 million years, is presided over by a Manu. Our Manu, Vaivasvata, was formerly King Satyavrata. He was instructed by Lord Viṣṇu in the form of a fish, Matsyāvatāra, to build a boat … read more »
Practising fifth level of Yoga in Daily Life System
Morning practising.Fifth level of the System" Yoga in Daily Life" from Mahaprabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic on 9th of July 2010.
Time according to Vedas and Puranas I part
Time is cyclical, with universes repeating in endless, independent cycles.Each universe has its own Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva governing creation, preservation, and dissolution. The Vedic system details this through precise, immense time units. Four yugas—Satya, Tretā, Dvāpara, and Kali—form a Mahāyuga of 4.32 million years. … read more »
Children Programme from Strilky
Children Programme from Mahaprabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic on 8th of July 2010.
Human Nerve System and Yoga practicing
The nervous system is the crucial control center for holistic health, not just movement.We often focus only on muscles and joints, the passive parts of movement. The active control system is the nervous system. It governs the locomotor apparatus, internal organs, and endocrine system. Correct yoga practice influences all … read more »
Practising third level of Yoga in Daily Life System
Morning practising.Third part of the System" Yoga in Daily Life" from Mahaprabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic
The Five Kleshas
The Five Kleshas (obstacles on the spiritual path).Lecture by Swami Gajanandji from Mahaprabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic recorded on 7th of July 2010.
Lecture about Vegetarianism
Nourishment is examined through the dimensions of quantity and quality.Quantity involves macronutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, which we often consume in excess. Quality involves micronutrients like vitamins and minerals, which are frequently deficient. The primary causes of death in Western civilization—heart disease, cancer, and … read more »
Evening lecture by Sadhvi Shantiji, 6th of July
The spiritual path is hindered by attachment, yet guided by a master's unwavering promise of liberation.A farmer repeatedly postpones joining his guru due to worldly duties—his son's marriage, a debt, guarding the farm. Through successive rebirths as an ox, a dog, and a cobra, his attachment to family and property persists. … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life program
The glory of satsa g and the path of renunciation are essential for spiritual progress.Life involves karma, both good and bad, even after self-realization. Simple acts like drinking milk create a chain of karma. It is said the karma of the enlightened transfers to their admirers or critics. Prāṇa, the … read more »
The Radiance of Supreme Consciousness
The radiance of supreme consciousness illuminates health through prāṇa.The skin is a jñānendriya for touch, requiring high-quality prāṇa. Memory loss can be addressed by changing diet and applying prāṇāyāma. Include spices like beneficial capsicum, but avoid very small, seedy chilies that damage the intestine. … read more »
Evening satsang from Strilky
Evening satsang from Mahaprabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic on 5th of July 2010.
Prana, apana and vyana, Strilky
Prāṇa is the source of life, originating from the divine.It is divided into ten qualities and can be charged through specific techniques. Nāḍī Śodhana Prāṇāyāma balances the mind and intellect by alternating breath through the lunar and solar channels. The mind, like the moon, is … read more »
The Science of Prāṇa and the Guṇas
Prāṇa is the cosmic energy that manifests in us as vitality, willpower, and strength.When this pure prāṇa enters the body, it is colored by the three guṇas: Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas. Sattva is pure and balancing. Rajas is activity and can be creative but also manifests as destructive anger … read more »
Evening satsang from Strilky
Evening satsang from Mahaprabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic on 4th of July 2010.
The Parrot’s Counsel: A Dialogue Between Ātmā and Mind
Animals can be profound teachers and guides, showing unconditional love and even directing us toward spiritual paths.Their loyalty and intuition highlight their sacredness, making the act of killing them for food akin to harming our own children. The material world and its desires are a deceptive mirage, promising fulfillment but delivering only … read more »
Prāṇa Sañcalana Kriyā: Directing the Life Force
Prāṇa Sañcalana Kriyā directs the life force.Practice the yogic breath: inhale into the stomach then chest, exhale from chest then stomach. Keep the breath calm and natural. Lie with your back flat. Concentrate on the navel as the center. Feel the stomach … read more »
The Roots of Dharma and the Nature of Prāṇa
The roots of Dharma are in mercy, and the nature of Prāṇa is life itself.Prāṇa is not oxygen, air, or breath; it is life energy. Where there is Prāṇa, there is life. The root of Dharma is Dayā, mercy. The root of all sin is ego, which brings blindness and … read more »
Evening satsang from Strilky
Evening satsang from Mahaprabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic on 2nd of July 2010.
Yoga for the knees
Correct stance is the prerequisite for proper knee and hip alignment.Your weight must be distributed across three points on each foot: the base of the big toe, the base of the little toe, and the outside of the heel. If this posture is correct, your knee … read more »
A Week's End at the Ashram: From Source to Practice
The spiritual path requires purity, correct theory, and practice under a guide.Mental pollution is the greatest pollution. We connect to the source of wisdom through the Guru Paramparā to receive light and purification. Many seek only physical yoga for beauty or health, but this is not the … read more »
Evening satsang from Strilky
Evening satsang from Mahaprabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic on 1st of July 2010.
Yoga against backache (3/3)
Afternoon lecture from Mahaprabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic.Yoga in Daily Life program against backache on 1st of July 2010.
Morning lecture from Strilky
Morning lecture from Mahabrabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic recorded on 1st of July 2010.
Yoga for a Healthy Spine: Addressing Lumbar and Thoracic Issues
Our topic is addressing lumbar and thoracic spine issues through yoga.A common lumbar problem is hyperlordosis from poor standing posture, where the chest shifts back, forcing the head and pelvis forward, compressing the lumbar spine. Correct posture requires aligning head, chest, and pelvis over the mid-feet … read more »
Morning lecture from Strilky
Morning lecture from Mahabrabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic on 30th of June 2010.
Destiny is result of our karmas
Evening satsang from Mahabrabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic on 29th of June 2010.
The Multi-Stars Hall and the Path to Relief
The hall's perfect acoustics provide a unique, cosmic sound experience.Neck and shoulder pain often stem from poor posture, unsuitable workstations, and improper bedding. General exercises from Yoga in Daily Life can help, but individual anatomical issues require medical consultation first. Correct standing posture is foundational: … read more »
The Axe and the Tree: A Lesson on Desire and Destruction
Technology is for use, not abuse; discern what you truly need.Our inner desires, not external forces, are the source of destruction. A parable tells of ancient trees destroyed not by the small iron axe blade alone, but because a wooden handle, made from their own kind, … read more »
The True Wealth That Endures
True wealth is what you can take with you after death.We arrive empty-handed and must leave everything behind. Only permanent things, like spiritual merit, accompany the soul. Humanity's core problem is a loss of self-confidence and a chase after illusions, ignoring the reality that nothing material … read more »
Yoga against neck and shoulder pain
This is a sequence for the neck and shoulders.We begin by lying on the back, relaxing the whole body and feeling it from the feet to the head. The full yogic breath is practiced, feeling the abdomen and chest rise and fall like a … read more »
Morning lecture from Strilky seminar
Morning lecture from Mahabrabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic
The Beauty of Emptiness
Emptiness is completeness, the formless Nirguṇa from which all form arises.We emerged from this unity into individual existence, now experiencing loneliness within the emptiness. Consciousness (Chitta) is pure, but divided by duality into layers like subconscious and superconscious. Removing these borders returns one to oneness, perceived … read more »
The Mahāmṛtyu Jaya Mantra
The Mahāmṛtyu Jaya Mantra is for gaining victory over death and liberation from suffering.It signifies freedom from all attachments, not just physical death. Death means separation from everything considered "mine"—possessions, relationships, and identity. The mantra seeks a ripe, painless detachment, like a fruit naturally separating from its branch. This … read more »
The Art of Living: Food, Body, and Mind
The art of living integrates proper food, a befriended body, and a trained mind.We gather for spiritual development through practice and knowledge. Modern vegetarian diets often fail, relying only on dairy and bread, causing imbalance. True vegetarian cooking is a sacred knowledge, Pākaśāstra, requiring vegetables, grains, lentils, and especially … read more »
Gurupurnima evening satsang
Guru Pūrṇimā is a day of grace and remembrance for the guru.It is a time to present our continuity to the guru. Disciples from around the world gather, sharing their gratitude for the guru's darśana and the growth of their spiritual families and centers. The day reminds … read more »
Celebration of Gurupurnima
Celebration of the Gurupurnima festival, in Mahaprabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republik on 26th of June 2010.
Evening satsang from Strilky
Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram.Begining of 3 weeks summer seminar. Recorded on 25th June, 2010.
Swamijis public lecture in Ljubljana
Swamijis public lecture in Cankarjev dom, Ljubljana, Slovenia, on the subject - Kumbha Mela, the world biggest spiritual gathering.Recorded on 20th June, 2010.
The Art of Chutney and the Culture of the Home
Cooking and family life are spiritual practices grounded in dharma.Preparing food connects us to natural principles. Use a grinding stone to blend spices like ajwain, coriander, mustard, turmeric, chili, and fresh herbs. Adjust heat and ingredients for health and those eating. The process requires patience … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life: A Global Community and Spiritual Guidance
Yoga in Daily Life is a global community offering spiritual guidance and practical knowledge.Our webcasts connect thousands worldwide, sharing teachings on health, philosophy, and practice. The organization engages in diverse activities, from children's programs to humanitarian and environmental projects. Personal conduct and diet are frequent topics. A primary dietary … read more »
The Path to a Sharp Mind: Memory, Health, and Daily Practice
Memory is failing due to lifestyle, but it can be restored through disciplined practice.We rely on writing and technology, weakening our recall. Poor diet, lacking nutrition for the brain, and neglecting daily yoga accelerate this loss. Visiting clubs and restaurants fragments attention. To strengthen memory, ensure ample sleep—at least … read more »
Weekend seminar in Kranj, Slovenia (1/3)
Swamijis Satsang from the international Yoga seminar in Kranj, Slovenia on 18th June 2010.
Swamijis public lecture from Zasavje, Slovenia
Health is balance across physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions.Humans have lost the innate knowledge to maintain this balance, leading to illness. Our life cycles mirror nature's, yet we often oppose its principles. Āyurveda's ancient message is that the first happiness is a healthy body, … read more »
Swamijis public lecture in Nova Gorica
Swamijis public lecture on the subject - Yoga in daily life, way of healthy life.Nova Gorica, Slovenia on 16th June 2010.
Public lecture about Kumbha Mela, Zagreb
This evening shares a glimpse of the Kumbh Melā's spiritual meaning.Ancient Sanskrit wisdom is a vast ocean. The Kumbh, or pot, comes from the churning of the cosmic ocean for nectar. That churning symbolizes the inner battle. Our senses, if uncontrolled, are like Asuras—agents of passion, … read more »