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We have to make our food
Maintaining health and purity through yoga and conscious living is essential.A period of global difficulty was endured through disciplined practice at home. This practice sustains life. The guidance given long ago was to avoid meat and alcohol, which many adopted, leading to healthier generations. The treatment … read more »
Bhajans with Swami Gajanandji
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We are Humans
The nature of practice is to inquire into what you are not, to discover the Self.We perform many actions and yoga postures, naming animals and forms, but you are not that movement or those names. You are not the body practicing. We identify with elements like water, necessary for life, yet … read more »
Karma Yoga
The highest practice is skill in action, known as karma kauśalam.All activities, from meditation to eating, constitute karma. Past actions, whether good or bad, are one kind. The essential skill is how one performs action now. This human life is given to perform karma that leads … read more »
Yoga nidra from Striky Ashram
The beauty of union is found in its ancient, communal celebration.Traditional marriages were grand gatherings of all friends and family, celebrated for many days, creating profound happiness for both families. This deep, shared joy has been lost. Its absence, replaced by conflict, defines the current age … read more »
Guidance on Posture and Breath
A guide to physical posture and breath awareness.Assume a specific seated posture. Adjust the legs and knees. There must not be excessive pressure. The movement should be slow and controlled. The stomach should remain in a normal, relaxed position. Practice this daily with … read more »
Practice with concentration
Observe the Brahmari, the humming bee, to understand vibration and creation.This small creature demonstrates the capacity to hover in stillness, a principle mirrored in technology and breath. Its energy is internal and formative. Three aspects exist: one sleeps inside, another flees, and a third stands witness … read more »
Bhajan singing in the Strilky Ashram
The essence of spiritual transmission lies in the Guru's grace and the disciple's receptivity.The sacred words and hymns originate from the enlightened masters. These teachings are preserved in extensive texts. The precise historical details are less significant than the living truth they convey. The fundamental reality is known directly … read more »
Concentration on the heart
A gathering celebrates spiritual community and shared purpose.Guests are honored for their work and contributions, not merely their presence. A family from South India exemplifies generosity, maintaining a forest and giving freely. Another family from Rajasthan embodies service, dedicating land for animals and … read more »
The real marriage
The essence of devotion is seeing God in all things, transcending material focus for pure spiritual truth.The divine principle, Deva, represents supreme purity and humility, the essence of all gurus and gods. Many seek God through external names and rituals, but true spirituality is found in the heart, in love, peace, and … read more »
Love is unity
The connection between guru and disciple transcends physical distance through modern technology, which acts as a conduit for spiritual science.The true guru is not defined by external forms like robes, which symbolize one's inner path, but by the deep heart connection. Spiritual practice is about inner unity and love, not external differences. Ancient teachings, like … read more »
Practising Bari Khatu Pranam
The practice begins with a warm-up, then returns to a core rhythm.All phases are one unified process. First, move quickly, then slowly. Synchronize the group's timing. The counting sequence establishes a shared cadence. After movement, sit comfortably and relax. Begin prāṇāyāma by using fingers on the right … read more »
Do good things and be happy
Bhajan is a supreme spiritual practice, singing the divine names that unite all hearts beyond language.It brings inner peace and beauty, relaxing the body and mind. Yet, the world contains both good and negative tendencies, like violence and intoxication. All religions contain happiness, but the highest path avoids harming others. Every … read more »
The Practice of Breath and Heart
The practice integrates breath control with heart-centered awareness.Begin with focused breathing through the left nostril for a count. Then shift attention to the heart with normal breath. Continue with breathing through the right nostril. The breath should be balanced, neither too deep nor … read more »
Om namo Sri Prabhu Deep Narayanam
The essence of practice is to realize the inner silence and oneness.All practitioners, through dedicated sādhanā, cultivate a high spiritual state within. The sacred syllable Aum represents the eternal divine, encompassing Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva. Chanting "Om Śānti" invokes peace, dissolving anger and conflict. True spiritual energy … read more »
Bhajan singing in the presence of Vishwaguruji
The divine lineage is invoked and praised, its grace and power are extolled.The Guru is the root of meditation, worship, mantra, and spiritual attainment. The gathering is reminded of practical conduct. The supreme Lord bestows happiness, wealth, and removes all obstacles and diseases for the devoted. The one … read more »
Celebrating the international Day of Yoga
The pilgrimage to Ālak Purī reveals the eternal spiritual path.Visits to that Himalayan site, associated with Bhagavān Śiva, bring immense happiness and divinity. The holy waters and cave there hold great power for devotees. While travel has been interrupted for years, the intention to return … read more »
Practising Bari Khatu Pranam
The practice of praṇām involves specific breathing and movement.Sit and perform the praṇām with the body. Execute the movement five times. Inhale and exhale on the left side for ten repetitions. Then perform the same on the right side for ten repetitions. This is … read more »
How did Yoga in Daily Life begin in Europe?
Yoga is the seed of spiritual life, cultivated through daily practice and respect.Our existence is a continuous yoga aimed at understanding the divine. This understanding extends beyond the self to encompass all teachers and seekers. Initial efforts in the West faced resistance, with many rejecting yoga due to … read more »
Just go ahead
Life is pervasive and the path of sādhana requires dedicated practice.All beings consume each other; this is the nature of existence. Life is present throughout the earth, within the soil and the water. The goal is not to become like God, but to recognize the divine … read more »
Practise faithfully and continuously
The daily sādhanā is your foundational and constant path, containing the essence of all techniques.Begin at the Mūlādhāra Chakra, where Gaṇeśa resides as the ruler of everything. This practice is for all, regardless of life situation, but requires pure living free from harm. Consistent practice leads to the heart and … read more »
Practising with Vishwaguruji
Daily practice is essential, varying appropriately with one's age.A consistent routine yields benefits over time. The practice involves specific physical postures and movements. Begin with standing and simple motions, performing them a set number of times. Postures can be done standing or sitting. Regular … read more »
Eat healthy food and live as a human
A call to conscious living through prayer, diet, and daily awareness.Religious practice is declining across many faiths, leading to negative societal outcomes. People should pray sincerely according to their own traditions. Modern habits, like excessive meat consumption and poor health choices, are harmful. The rise of … read more »
Come here to practice yoga
The ashram's sanctity is preserved by its pure elements and dedicated practice.This land receives only divine water, ensuring the air, fruits, and vegetation remain uncontaminated and wholesome. It is a place for meditation, exercise, and walking among holy trees. One should visit often to partake in this … read more »
Practising asanas concentration and bhramari pranayama
A guided practice integrating physical posture, energetic seal, and meditative awareness.Begin standing with feet together, then apart. Execute movements with the arms and gaze to each side, synchronizing with breath. If necessary, one may sit. Kneel, placing one leg forward, fixing the gaze on a single … read more »
Donate to handicapped people if you can
A grand ceremony is planned at the ancient Ālakpurījī temple.The temple, though once small, has grown and requires renewal. A beautiful chariot will bring a revered elder for the disciples. Many will participate in a slow procession with kalaśas and bhajans. All saṃnyāsīs are invited … read more »
In your body is God inside
A new consciousness is dawning through veganism and spiritual unity.Ālakpurījī's presence is growing worldwide, not just in India, like a seed becoming a beautiful flower. Many are realizing the divine within without formal yoga. A global shift is occurring: young people are adopting veganism, understanding … read more »
The real yoga nidra
The essence of Yoga Nidrā is a true yogic practice, not mere sleep or relaxation.Common understanding is incomplete. The real practice requires inward focus and disciplined sādhana on a single, straight path. Many practitioners are scattered, beating the sand for a snake that is not there. Animals and birds remain … read more »
Purity is important in every level
Knowledge is a seed within, requiring daily cultivation through sacred texts and pure living.Sacred texts like the Śiva Purāṇa and Bhagavad Gītā contain immense knowledge. A small daily reading plants this seed within, which grows into understanding. This knowledge reveals our inherent unity and divinity. True practice extends beyond … read more »
Webcast from Strilky
The living God is known through reverence for all life.Yoga spread from its source to many lands. Teachings and blessings from the great masters are present, as if God is with us. A divine presence has been brought forth through devotion. The essence is received … read more »
Relaxation and Bari Khatu Pranam
The practice is to realize oneself as the bliss of Ānanda.Begin by lying down and relaxing the entire body completely. Systematically feel and release each part, from the toes to the head. This state of deep relaxation and awareness is Ānanda Āsana. In this posture, one … read more »
The sounds of the bhajans are the light of God
A call for inner reflection and universal harmony.This is a time to alert ourselves within. A negative air has come, affected by human actions. Humans have made immense use of science but sometimes go too far in thought and spirit. We are also … read more »
Practising led by Vishwaguruji
A guided practice integrates physical postures with meditation focused on the navel center, or nābhi.Begin with physical stretches to prepare the body and mind. Raise the hands and legs, coordinating movement with breath. A teacher may demonstrate the sequence for clarity. The postures aim to create relaxation and bodily awareness. … read more »
How shall we go further?
The unity of all beings resides in the divine.Different paths and names lead to the same truth. All are coming to the Guru's grace. The soul is one, like a drop returning to the ocean. The physical body and worldly possessions are temporary and … read more »
Practicing with Vishwaguruji
This practice integrates Sarvahitā Āsana and Bādhikhatu Praṇām for holistic well-being.Begin by lying down to relax and stretch the entire body. Perform Sarvahitā Āsana by bending both knees to one side while turning the head to the opposite side, then repeating on the other side. This … read more »
Memories of our Masters take us to the cosmic light
The sacred treasures of the Guru lineage are physical objects imbued with divine presence and grace.These items connect the disciple to the Guru and the cosmic reality. A mala bead was preserved from the Guru's samadhi. A bowl used for eating carries the Guru's touch and energy. A water vessel contains … read more »
Bhajans help us to find our path
The master is the guiding principle within all existence.This guidance begins with parents and extends through teachers and saints, leading the soul toward knowledge. A separate, internal master exists from the womb, directing each unique life's path. Humans are granted superior capacity but often … read more »
Concentration on Alakh Puriji
A meditation on becoming one with the divine energy within and without the body.Sit comfortably and close your eyes. Concentrate on your whole body, from head to legs and back. Focus on each part. Today, concentrate on Alak Purījī. Become your being completely thyself, for Alak Purījī is within … read more »
We are on the path of Alakh Puriji
The practice of yoga and light sustains us on the spiritual path.I traveled extensively during a clear period, witnessing the strength of practitioners who remained healthy despite widespread illness. The specific practice of Brahmari Prāṇāyāma has been crucial for health. I taught its techniques, which involve balancing … read more »
Celebration of the anniversary of the Indian Republic Day
Celebrating India's Republic Day and the integration of yoga into life.The gathering celebrates India's Republic Day, marking the Constitution's establishment of democracy for all citizens. The event includes cultural performances, devotional music, and a focus on the Yoga in Daily Life system. A physical demonstration shows … read more »
Practising yoga strengthens the immune system
Yoga practice supports health and has spread globally.The community largely remained well, though some with prior conditions needed care. Illness returned partly due to neglecting precautions. Many worldwide adopt yoga and renounce harmful habits. Practice in India exists but depth varies, with strong … read more »
Yoga is beyond everything
Yoga originates from Śiva and is beyond mere exercise.Śiva manifested the postures by observing all creation, including animals and elements. He provided 84 key postures for health and happiness. The entire cosmos, including the sun and moon, is an expression of Śiva's energy. Śiva … read more »
God is in our heart
The eternal divine tradition and the living God within all existence are present now.Our lineage originates from the primordial consciousness, Śiva, manifesting through the elements across countless ages. Time cycles through Yugas, and now we are in Kali Yuga. Many have lost connection, denying the divine because they seek … read more »
The Science of Yoga
Life originates from divine consciousness and manifests through all beings.Existence emerged from emptiness, with the principle of Śiva giving rise to the elements and all life forms. The attraction between male and female energies sustains creation. Humans have evolved with intellect, developing science, yet our … read more »
Yoga practice really helps
The core of spiritual practice is to cultivate inner joy and steady discipline.The world reflects our inner state; living in fear creates a personal hell, while inner joy radiates outward like the sun. Spiritual life should be beautiful and full of joy, not suffering. Practice is not about … read more »
Guided Kriyā and Prāṇāyāma Practice
A physical practice prepares the body and breath for meditation.Assume a stable seated posture, leaning forward with a straight spine to avoid knee pain. Keep the elbows straight and shoulders slightly raised to deepen the forward bend. Breathe naturally without holding, inhaling through the nostrils … read more »
The Hidden Powers in Humans
A sāttvic lifestyle and spiritual practice confer protection and reveal inner potential.During global restrictions, practitioners maintained vegetarian diets, avoided alcohol, and engaged in spiritual practice. Inquiries across many countries revealed a very low incidence of serious illness, attributed to this sāttvic living. The vibration of sacred hymns, … read more »
What is destiny?
The nature of divine fortune, or kiśmat, and the company of the truth, or satsa g, are examined through life's varied experiences.Prayers and rituals exist across many religions, each with their own forms, like a Christian tilak given once a year. Kiśmat is that divine luck governing outcomes, from avoiding an accident to finding a good spouse. … read more »