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The annual world parikramā honors the holy planet where the formless God manifests through the elements. All creatures offer prayer, both silent and loud. The cry of a suffering animal is its prayer. Great saints possess transparent vision of all three times; their words are unchangeable truth. To understand this Guru Vākya, one must attend satsaṅg. Service to the master is service to the living God, for a master transforms a disciple into a master, unlike a paras stone which only turns iron to gold. This grace is the root of liberation. Human consciousness must recognize that killing for food makes one the killer. The mouth is not a graveyard. The essence of "do not do to others what you dislike" connects all scriptures. A true call for help must come from the heart, as seen when even an animal's prayer is answered. "Do not do to others what you do not like to be done to you." "Thou shalt not kill." DVD 205a

Surya Namaskāra integrates posture, cakra concentration, and mantra for holistic purification. This classical yoga sequence is best performed at sunrise or sunset, honoring the sun as a life-giving deity. The practice involves precise physical movements, each linked to a specific cakra and breath. Quality is paramount: perfect the movement, maintain relaxation, focus on the cakra, and know the mantra. This complete structure yields the benefits. Daily practice makes one's being like the sun, purifying the atmosphere so negativity cannot take hold. Correct alignment prevents injury; the spine must remain straight during forward and backward bends. Concentration involves feeling each cakra's location and qualities. Integrating silent or spoken mantras with movement and breath deepens the effect, working on the body, cakras, and consciousness. "Anything thrown toward the sun either gets burned or, if it is dust, merely falls into your own eyes." "My photograph, my image, is the sun. Whenever you wish to see me, look at the sun." Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia

Śiva consciousness is the ever-awakened consciousness within all, the goal of merging individual consciousness into the cosmic. This union is yoga. Human intellect, distinct among creatures, requires education. Education shapes habits and destiny, for good or ill. Cultural and spiritual education are vital. Spiritual education provides the higher human mission: God-realization. Modern culture and education are destructive, creating confusion and loss. Ancient culture offered perfect education. Spiritual education reveals the one God within all forms, fostering tolerance and world peace. Knowledge, Vidyā, leads from ignorance to light and is Śiva consciousness. The universe is the mother principle containing the cosmic father consciousness; their balance is yoga. Yoga is the ancient path for the individual to return to the cosmic source, overcoming barriers of illusion through purity. Human life is the sole opportunity for this supreme union. Principles like love and non-violence are foundational. Without realization, one may remain in astral realms. The aim is everlasting merger, not temporary heavens. Prolonging life through breath and pure thoughts aids this awakening. "Becoming one with the Supreme means one without a second, beyond time and space." "Spiritual consciousness means to see equality in everyone." Filming location: Banska Bystrica, Slovakia

The spiritual lineage of Śrī Alakh Purījī Siddha Pīṭha brings the light of yoga to the world. This lineage descends from ancient Himalayan sages. Śrī Dev Purījī established an āśrama in Rajasthan in the late 19th century. His disciple was Bhagavān Śrī Deep Nārāyaṇ Mahāprabhujī, who taught that all beings carry a divine spark. His disciple, Svāmī Madhavānanda Purījī, spread this message globally. The current successor is Viśva guru Svāmī Maheśvarānanda. He brought the Yoga in Daily Life system to Croatia in 1984. The first seminar was held in Zagreb that year. Regular seminars grew, moving to Istria with thousands of participants. The system is taught in universities and cities across Croatia. The first world multi-religious prayer for peace was held in Umag in 2001. The book Yoga in Daily Life became a Croatian bestseller. The Croatian president awarded Svāmījī a high honor in 2002. A world peace summit was held in Croatia in 2005. Special programs for various groups are offered. The divine light of this lineage continues to shine in Croatia. "Every living being loves, if not more, then at least as much as you love yourself." "This system is an eightfold program designed to achieve physical, mental, spiritual, and social health." Filming location: Croatia

Today is the Mahāsamādhi day of Śrī Devapurījī, a liberated master. He lived hidden in the Himalayas and was a member of a group of siddhas who can materialize and dematerialize at will. He possessed the qualities of Śiva: purity, consciousness, and the power to liberate. He communicated with and commanded animals, who were his faithful disciples, while humans were often selfish and came only with requests. He performed miracles, such as restoring life to a dead child and a dead sheep. He once healed his own severely infected leg overnight. He knew people's hidden actions, like a hunter's concealed birds, which he freed. He foretold events, like the loss of power by local rulers. He declared his departure and left his body in samādhi while in full health. His presence remains as cosmic light. We are not defined by religion but are spiritual beings. The Guru comes as a liberator to free us from the prison of our karma. Do not think negatively. Meditate on Śrī Devapurījī. "God always has to do what the devotee says. Children, whatever they need, they will get from their parents." "God sees everything, your selfishness and your cruelty. These are two sins, double sins." Filming location: Rajasthan, India

Devpurījī was a being of complete oneness, an incarnation of Śiva who attained Cosmic Consciousness. He embodied divine power through miracles and a profound unity with nature. He had no shadow or footprints, and no photograph could capture him; he instructed devotees to see him in the sun. He restored dead birds to life, rebuking the hunter for harming innocent creatures. He cured the incurably ill by taking their diseases into himself and transferring them into the earth. He lived in harmony with animals, keeping snakes and scorpions in his pocket and using snakes as locks. His room, perceived as full of gold, contained only these creatures. He provided through unseen means and his words manifested as truth. He expressed that people approached him selfishly, not for spiritual power. His legacy is attested to by many in the regions where he lived. "When you want to have my photo, my photo is the sun. Look to the sun." "To give life to the dead is only a miracle, God’s power... O man, do not kill the innocent." Filming location: Rajasthan, India

Devapurījī is our Satguru, an incarnation of Śiva, the self-manifested Svayaṃbhū principle. Incarnations descend by free will to liberate beings bound by karma, appearing in human form but possessing all divine powers naturally. He was a miraculous child who went to the Himalayas, joining the Siddhas—perfected yogīs beyond time and natural law, masters through relentless practice. From that lineage, his guru was Ālak Purījī. He later lived in Kelāś, Rajasthan, performing miracles like restoring dead birds to flight and reviving a dead child. His presence deflects rain, and he leaves no shadow or footprints. He taught spiritual alertness, saying his picture is the sun. His name and mantra are powerful medicine, granting protection and making the impossible possible for the faithful. We are linked through a chain of grace from him to Mahāprabhujī to our current guidance. "One came there as a guilty one, and one came there as free, to liberate the guilty one." "Be alert. Prepare yourself now for tomorrow." Filming locations: Kelāś, Rajasthan, India.

Yoga practice is a circle from intention to breath. We begin with a saṅkalpa, a silent wish repeated three times. Daily life turns attention outward, but yoga asks us to observe inward: our body, position, and feelings. There is no competition; challenges are personal, and progress brings inner satisfaction. Children are engaged through stories and animal-mimicking āsanas, learning which body parts each posture affects. We prepare the body with exercises like the butterfly to loosen hips for prāṇāyāma. The correct posture for breathing is any comfortable, steady seat. The joy is witnessing progress, from restless movement to coordinated control, which refreshes both student and teacher. "The most difficult for me is rolling, because it is fun and loosens the spine. The hardest part is grinding, because the muscles in the arms and head hurt." "Often, when I come here after a whole day of work... completely refreshed, I leave after an hour of yoga." Filming location: Croatia

A praṇāma is a greeting and a practice that transforms energy. It aligns the spinal column and expels impurities, cleansing the entire system. This work is prepared through breath control, mantras, and energetic concentration. The practice requires the transformation of both the individual and the place itself. The greatest opportunity for change is always in the present moment. The key is to return to the essential self without creating grand personal identities. Working with a mantra completes the whole, influencing all aspects of being. "The most important question is that of the Anāhata." "A praṇāma can be used as an āsana, or in combination with breathing, which then begins to take on a completely different dimension." Filming locations: Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India.

Life is a state of hunger, a universal longing for happiness and love. From the beginning, two forces exist within creation: divine positive energy and negative demonic energy, perpetually in conflict. Above these is knowledge, which harmonizes them when attained. This wisdom reveals our temporary existence as guests on this planet, where constant change is the only constant. True contentment, the end of hunger, comes from this realization, not from material accumulation. Modern life, with its abundance and rapid change, often leads to unhappiness, pollution, and ill health, distancing us from nature's rhythms and each other. Ancient wisdom teaches a balanced, disciplined life of tolerance, respect, and organic living, integrated through yoga. Yoga is the universal principle of balance that unites space and consciousness. "When you get contentment, all other wealth is like dust." "You are yoga. If you are not yoga, you can’t survive anymore." Filming location: Serbia

The Sun's sacred energy is central to health and spiritual practice. The first morning ray, Uṣā, imbues water kept in a copper pot, creating a potent drink called Uṣā Pāna. This practice is considered supreme medicine. Different solar positions throughout the day hold distinct meanings, reflected in rituals like offering water at sunrise and the twelve postures of Sūrya Namaskāra. These are conscious acts to awaken dormant energy. Sunday and the full moon day are periods of heightened energy, ideal for meditation and prayer. The mind, governed by the moon, is unsteady and emotional. Balancing the lunar Iḍā nāḍī with the solar Piṅgalā nāḍī transforms emotion into divine love, or Bhakti. In the present age, repeating the divine name is the essential support. Satsaṅg, the company of the wise, is a mine of happiness and destroys countless sins. The internal trinity of buddhi, jīva, and ātmā mirrors the cosmic unity of Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva, all sustained by Śakti, or primal energy. "Uṣā Pāna is considered the best medicine, the best drink, and the healthiest practice." "In Kali Yuga, there is only one hope: the name of God. Repeat mantras. You will cross the ocean of ignorance."

Health rests on three pillars: diet, prāṇāyāma, and āsana. Illness is largely connected to diet, an addiction of quantity over need. Reduce intake by sixty to seventy percent gradually; this cultivates healthy hunger, not craving. Proper quantity brings energy, strengthens immunity, and allows the body to consume itself, preventing disease. Prāṇāyāma sustains the digestive fire and purifies the system, especially after medical treatments. Āsanas prepare the body by removing stiffness, enabling greater prāṇā absorption. These practices form a complete system for well-being. Live according to yogic principles: right diet, right routine, right conduct, and right thought. Do not expect external solutions; practice begins with the self. "Eat everything, do not refuse, but in less quantity." "Without food, you can live for some weeks. Without water, some days. But without breath, maybe only some minutes." Filming location: Belgrade, Serbia

Yoga integrates ancient wisdom into modern existence. Ancient wisdom is perfect and reveals the sustainable, God-made world. Modern knowledge is imperfect, describing the unsustainable, man-made world. Human manipulation of nature, through genetic techniques and greed, creates imbalance and disease. True wisdom lies not in external accumulation but in inner awareness and harmony. Yoga is a holistic practice of postures, breath, and meditation that cultivates positive thinking and self-realization. All that is sought outside exists within. Through consistent practice without expectation, one experiences supreme bliss and liberation. "Ancient wisdom teaches and informs the God-made world about the God-made world. Modern wisdom teaches and informs us about the man-made world." "Any thought which goes out of the human brain will turn back to that place like a boomerang. Therefore, if you think negative, you are harming yourself." Filming location: Serbia

The cultivation of viveka, or spiritual discernment, is the essential foundation for liberation. This discernment distinguishes reality from unreality, truth from distraction. It is the nectar churned from the inner ocean of mind and intellect. Without viveka, all efforts are in vain; one remains a slave to the senses, flowing in negativity. Viveka awakens by seeing unity, where friend and enemy are one. It is superior to the intellect, which merely judges, for viveka reveals the fruits of action. Mastery comes through discipline, meditation, and studying sacred texts. This leads to control over the mind and prana, enabling one to follow the path of truth and attain perfection. "Intellect can be manipulated. The intellect can become blind, but not the vivekā." "Brahma Satya. Jagat Mithyā. That Viveka tells: Brahman is the truth, the Supreme is the truth. Jagat Mithyā: this world is unreality." Filming location: Serbia

Ancient wisdom provides guidance for modern life. The fundamental struggle arises from attachment to the body, which is impermanent and a source of fear. All creatures share this fear and the master of hunger. Life consumes life in a sustainable cycle. Humans possess the intellect and compassion to transcend this cycle through discipline and practice, which is the beginning of yoga. Yoga is the science of mastering life by controlling body, mind, and intellect to inquire into life's purpose. Reality is not found in waking or dream states, but in the conscious presence underlying both. Dharma, or duty in all relationships, is essential; neglecting it causes suffering for the individual and society. Practice is paramount over theory. Yoga and Āyurveda together maintain balance. True yoga is the unifying force between cosmic consciousness and space, leading to Self-realization. Authentic teaching requires lifelong practice, not mere certification. The wisdom is to respect, understand, love, and practice tolerance. Yoga awakens innate positive qualities, fostering happiness, health, and spiritual growth. The knowledge is within; one must use it. "Ātmā is immortal, everlasting, divine, one with the cosmic Self." "Tons of theory is nothing compared to a gram of practice." Filming location: Serbia

A gathering for peace through prayer and commitment to non-violence. We are on the Adriatic coast, holding candles and offering prayers for global peace, harmony, health, and love. We pray to live together in mutual understanding, to never cause pain to any creature, and to stand for non-violence, following ahiṃsā. We seek to protect all cultures, traditions, religions, creatures, and the environment. We remember Mahātmā Gāndhī on his birthday, honoring his message of peace and non-violence. Delegates have gathered from across the world for this prayer. We pledge to always work for non-violence. The moment is spiritual because we collectively share spiritual thoughts. We commemorate Gandhi's life and ideals, pledging to follow his principles. We gather at sunset from across the world, a miracle of unity for this cause. With the message of non-violence, he united India. We are united here around the idea of non-violence toward all creatures and the planet. We will place lights in the ocean, symbolizing rising above violence to a state of non-violence. "May we all live in harmony. May we all live together with mutual understanding." "Let us pledge and commit that we would follow the principles that he has enunciated." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

A ten-day gathering provided a profound opportunity for purification and release. Such extended immersion allows deep healing, akin to a sustained treatment that strengthens one's spiritual constitution. The practice of trāṭak, focusing on a flame, releases accumulated tensions and stress. This focused vision is a means to cross the ocean of illusion. Disciples follow the guiding light of the teacher; some may waver, but all ultimately follow that source. The process involves facing doubts and difficulties, leading to final release and purification. Such gatherings are characterized by spontaneity, which fosters flexibility and a broad perspective. "By following our Gurudev, we can cross this ocean of māyā." "Doing trāṭak even once removes our accumulated tensions and stress." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

A morning sādhana sequence integrates breath, movement, and awareness. Begin by warming the body with gentle stretches and deep breathing. Practice foundational āsanas like Pavanamuktāsana and Marjaryāsana to activate the spine and muscles. Flow through a warming sequence, coordinating each motion with inhalation and exhalation. Perform forward bends and backbends, focusing on alignment and the stretch without pain. Incorporate inverted postures to affect circulation and glands. Conclude with prāṇāyāma to regulate energy and a period of silent observation. The practice strengthens the body, deepens the breath, and calms the mind. "Marjaryāsana is a wonderful morning āsana, stretching your back muscles and activating your spine." "Observe your breath, and feel the effects of the āsanas." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

Non-violence is the foundation of lasting peace and personal transformation. The tree is a profound symbol of non-violence. It stands rooted, offering shade and fruit without retaliation, enduring all seasons. This principle requires deep, collective effort. True change begins within; one must embody the peace they wish to see. The path involves self-discipline, enduring hardship, and transforming obstacles into achievements. Feel the pain of others as your own. Success comes from a clear vision held with positive resolve and dedicated action, supported by many unseen hands. "Be the change you want to see. First, change yourself." "If you want to get a beautiful rose and someone gives you a rose, then don’t be surprised if there are some thorns." Filming locations: Umag, Istria, Croatia.

This gathering commemorates the International Day of Non-Violence, honoring Mahātmā Gandhi's legacy. The event, organized by the Śrī Svāmī Madhavānanda World Peace Council, continues a tradition of peace prayers begun in 2001. Hundreds assemble on the coast to share dialogue, plant a peace tree, and light candles. The council promotes global dialogue on peace, ethics, and unity. Non-violence is the greatest force at mankind's disposal, requiring inner strength to practice. Peace must be built within the individual heart and mind first. Violence manifests not only physically but emotionally and intellectually. True non-violence means understanding the pain of others and refusing to be its cause. Every action has a corresponding reaction. The goal is to cultivate a world where diversity enriches rather than divides, recognizing one humanity. "Be the change you want to see." "One in all and all in one." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

The path to liberation requires overcoming destructive habits and cultivating willpower through personal discipline. Habits govern life, imprisoning individuals in unhealthy patterns. Freedom depends solely on oneself; one must decide to change. The world is filled with trouble, primarily from violence within families. Harmony arises from mutual respect between husband and wife, which educates children naturally. To change, develop willpower, or ātambal. A key technique is Trāṭak, gazing at a flame. This practice empties the mind of daily impressions, creating space for positive self-suggestion. The mantra is an essential guide, a light in darkness. Trāṭak builds concentration, purifies the subconscious, and grants strength to endure life's difficulties. It is a practical tool for liberation from internal and external conflict. "It’s easy to become free or escape from the enemy, but not from bad habits." "Meditation or spiritual sādhanā without a mantra is like a body without a soul." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

Gentle forward bends and backbends allow for intimate discovery of the body's condition and needs. Practice in tune with the body, dedicating the effort to the higher self. Use supports to create firm foundations, focusing on creating length and space. Work with the breath to soften and explore the corners of each posture. Forward bends are introspective, while backbends bring a different energy. Balancing poses require focused attention and active use of the legs. Conclude with twists and prāṇāyāma to purify and balance the subtle energy channels, leading to inner stillness. "Feel how you can work with your body this afternoon with your hamstrings." "Feel that you have a desire to understand this position a little better. This means you are developing your concentration." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

Yoga, the science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul, is a blessing of wisdom bestowed by Śiva. The retreat on the Adriatic coast offers nature’s abundance and harmony. God Śiva, Param Yogeśvara, gave this secret knowledge to Pārvatī, not for all but for the rare. A fish overheard, and upon dying was born as Matsya Ṛṣi, helping the science spread. Later Pārvatī sought a simpler path, and Śiva revealed devotion to Hari as the ultimate truth, the world a dream. Slowly yoga reached the ṛṣis and then all people, splintering into many branches. Haṭha Yoga is only the six kriyās—Netī, Dhautī, Naulī, Bastī, Trāṭak, Kapālbhāti—not āsanas or prāṇāyāma. Mastery requires years of three hours daily; otherwise nothing is accomplished. Most practitioners follow misguided forms, full of tamas and vikāra. Vikāra is impurity and disease, stinking of anger, jealousy, and desire. The body is a garbage bag of such vikāras. Only proper Haṭha Yoga purifies body and psychic conflicts. Without ten continuous years of practice, one has done nothing. The teaching on trāṭak will follow next time. “Śiva told Pārvatī, ‘I will give you this very secret knowledge of yoga, but it is not for everyone.’” “Umā, kaun nij anubhav apnā? Hari bhajan ek satya, jagat sab sapnā.” Filming location: Umag, Croatia

A guided practice of meditation, yoga, and pranayama. Chant Om to begin. Withdraw awareness inside, focusing on the body's stillness, each breath, and the mantra. Be present. Feel the heart center and repeat the mantra there, feeling the presence and love of the guide. Let thoughts come and go. Divine light radiates from the heart throughout the inner space and beyond. Chant Om to conclude the meditation. Practice yoga asanas starting from a relaxed position. Perform Marjari asana and its variations for spinal health. Execute breathing exercises with specific ratios. Practice Bhuñamānāsana to benefit the spine and discs. Observe the flow of prana from the manipura chakra throughout the entire body. Conclude with Nāḍī Śodhana pranayama, focusing on deep, soundless, and relaxed breath with awareness of each inhalation and exhalation. The exhalation should be longer. Observe the breath without influencing it, feeling peace and harmony. Chant Om three times to end. "Be present here and now. Do not go away with your thoughts." "Feel each inhalation and exhalation. Awareness of every inhale and exhale." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

Karma operates through four channels: body, mind, speech, and wealth. Whatever is done with the body, good or bad, returns as reaction. The reaction may be stronger than the action. Thoughts are already karma; they travel out and come back like a boomerang. The look of the eyes transmits feelings and creates karmic records. This record is flawless, unlike man-made devices. Through speech, one word can heal, another can wound for a lifetime. A single careless word once triggered a devastating war. Wealth, position, and physical strength can lead to harmful acts. All actions, through body, mind, speech, or wealth, are counted. Karma has a cause, an action, and a fruit. Humans have the chance to purify karma; animals live out preset destiny. Negative thinking primarily poisons the thinker. Small helpful deeds carry great merit. Pure eyes and pure thoughts are the ideal. Spiritual growth is achieved by mindful living, not merely received. Systematic group practice helps maintain discipline and balance. "Every thought which you send out of your brain goes into the space and comes back to your brain." "Speak such words that bring delight to the mind, cool others, and cool oneself." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

Afternoon sādhanā guides through a sequence of āsanas and prāṇāyāma, emphasizing the connection between breath, movement, and awareness. Begin seated in Vajrāsana, focusing on relaxation with each exhalation. Proceed through postures like Marjariāsana, Hasta Uttānāsana, and Ākarṇāsana, coordinating each movement with the breath. The effect of each posture depends entirely on the practitioner's awareness and alignment. Move through Dvikonāsana, side-lying leg stretches, and Setuāsana, maintaining a straight back and mindful breathing. Conclude with a guided relaxation, scanning the body from toes to head, followed by nāḍī śodhana prāṇāyāma. The practice ends with chanting, drawing the senses inward and spreading positive feelings. "The effect and benefit we derive from the āsana depends entirely on us." "Feel how with every inhalation you are taking in prāṇa, with every exhalation you can give love and your positive feelings." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

The ocean of consciousness is our eternal resting place, and enlightenment is the realization of oneness. The entire world is alive with consciousness, from the ocean to the stones. Modern comforts have not brought peace, unlike past times of harmony. Great beings like Buddha renounced everything to seek truth. Enlightenment is not light, but wisdom and becoming one, where all duality and longing cease. It is the realization that you are what you seek. The path requires removing the consciousness of differences and dedicating time to spiritual practice, or one will miss the opportunity for realization. "Enlightenment means that he became one. Only Brahman, nothing else." "The street of love is so narrow, two cannot walk together. Two have to become one." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

Resting in the heart’s light through relaxation, breath awareness, and inner focus. Relax the body completely. Observe the breath without influence. Then slightly deepen the inhalation. Exhalation happens automatically. Imagine inhaling light that purifies and nourishes. Exhale tension and unwanted qualities. This light is prāṇa, subtle and refreshing. Focus the light toward the heart, the Anāhata Cakra. Reside there and let the heart open. Experience your true nature. Extend the light throughout the body and beyond. Perform physical movements slowly and with control to strengthen muscles. Practice Kaṭhu Praṇām with precise positions. Viparītakaraṇī Mudrā requires stillness; it influences Udāna Prāṇa for awakening Kuṇḍalinī. Avoid it if blood or eye pressure is high or during menstruation. For Nāḍī Śodhana, sit erect yet soft, like a king with love, and use Madhu Mudrā. Inhale left, exhale right; inhale right, exhale left for ten rounds each side. Chant Oṁ three times while withdrawing inward. "With inhalation, you inhale light through your whole body—front side, back side. With exhalation, you dispel all the used energy, all tension, all your unwanted qualities." "Sit comfortably, but also feel within yourself softness, kindness, love—not pride. Even though you sit like a king, inside you are a kind, loving person." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

An ashram is being established in the Australian wilderness to serve as a center for practice and community. Yoga in Daily Life is active across the nation's major cities, with practitioners teaching in diverse community settings from schools to prisons. The organization holds a consultative status at the United Nations, representing an opportunity to share its teachings more widely. A core teaching is the necessity of puruṣārtha, or self-effort. Creative work sustains mental and physical vitality and is the means to realize life's aims. Without disciplined action, nothing of value is attained, and one succumbs to laziness and jealousy. The wisdom of a living master is a rare gift. Disciples must actively coordinate to share this light with a world in need, moving beyond personal ego to support the mission. Communication, forgiveness, and understanding are essential. The harvest of wisdom must be gathered and shared through active representation and simple, supportive actions. "Without work you can’t get anything in this world except illness—mental and physical—and poverty." "If we were so lucky that we came to Swāmījī, what about those who didn’t have that luck?" Filming location: Umag, Croatia

Yoga in Daily Life: Āsana and Prāṇāyāma Practice. Begin in Ānandāsana: lie on the back, palms upward, double breathing. Stretch the whole body. Rub palms together, warm the face. Practice twisting postures: with bent legs, lower to the left, head to the right, shoulders down. Repeat to the other side. In another variation, keep feet apart, one knee resting on the opposite foot. Come to Pavanamuktāsana: draw one knee to the chest, forehead toward the knee. Perform bicycle riding, twenty circles each direction, conscious and exact. Draw both knees to the chest, then extend the legs and lower. Turn onto the stomach, rest the chin, lift head and chest with inhalation. Lift the whole body from the floor eight times. Relax in Tiger posture, palms together, knees near elbows, change sides. Move into Hastapādāṅguṣṭhāsana on the side: raise upper hand and leg, hold the foot. Kneel, lift the buttocks, gaze toward the navel, sit back. Rub palms, place them on the eyes and face, forehead to the floor. Rest. Hari Om. "Sometimes it is not important how many rounds we do or how long we practice; what matters is that this moment is conscious, exact, and full—perfect for each of us." "Feel the impact of the āsana on the body and on the breath." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

Yoga for young children is a practice of playful movement and imaginative storytelling. Sessions are brief, lasting around thirty minutes, to match their attention. Parents are included to create a shared, supportive experience. The practice incorporates simple postures, animal imitations, and breath awareness. A story illustrates transformation through poses, moving from a small mouse to a strong tiger. The focus is on gentle, exploratory movement without force. The session concludes with quiet relaxation, self-observation, and simple chanting. "With small children, the group is usually smaller. Their attention span is not too long; concentration is the same, so yoga exercises usually last about half an hour." "Nothing at speed, nothing with force. We lie on the mat slowly." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

A guided practice integrating Sūrya Namaskār, āsanas, Prāṇāyāma, and meditation. Begin with Sūrya Namaskār, synchronizing breath and movement to generate warmth. Feel its influence on body, breath, and mind. Practice dynamic movements to deepen postures, adjusting speed to warm the body. Then practice Kāṭha Praṇām to feel its distinct influence. Proceed to specific āsanas like Aśva Sañcālanāsana and Meru Ākāra Nāsana, moving with awareness and avoiding strain. Feel each posture's effect. Transition to Prāṇāyāma, practicing Anuloma Viloma with focused breath. Visualize cleansing with exhalation and receiving vitality with inhalation. Conclude with meditation, repeating a mantra or performing mental worship to cultivate stillness and awareness. "Feel the complete influence of Sūrya Namaskār on the body, on your breath, on your mind." "Visualize that with each exhalation, all toxins leave the body, and with each inhalation, health, happiness, and contentment enter." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

Hanumānjī embodies inner strength, wisdom, devotion, and discipline. Fasting on his day develops willpower, health, and spiritual focus, not mere ritual eating. True fasting controls the senses, especially taste, to build self-mastery and remember one's purpose. It is a universal practice for cleansing and prayer. Strength comes from discipline, righteous action, and kindness in relationships, not from physical force alone. A controlled mind overcomes fear and weakness. "Hanumānjī is the symbol of strength, the symbol of righteousness, the symbol of justice, truth, love, wisdom, and protection." "Fasting is to remember God, or to be aware of your aim." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

The practice builds physical strength and flexibility through āsanas, then mental strength through prāṇāyāma. Begin with lateral stretches and Hare pose for abdominal massage. Move into Cobra pose, emphasizing thoracic extension. Keep the navel down if lower back discomfort arises. Lower heels fully in forward bends to stretch leg backs. Step forward for two-directional stretches. Rise with straight back from hips. Coordinate breath with transitions: inhale, retain, exhale, retain empty. Relax in Ānandāsana, feeling refreshed circulation. Perform lying backbends for spinal health. Twist in Cobra to look over shoulder. Use standing Pavan Mukta Āsana for lower back relief. Stand apart for Triangle pose, bending from hips. On Hanumān’s day, practice strengthening āsanas for arms and legs. Transition to Nāḍī Śodhana Level 4 with conscious breath retention after exhalation. Maintain comfort in retention duration. Settle into meditation posture for prāṇāyāma. "If we didn’t have our stomach, we could levitate." "This āsana is very beneficial for the spine, especially for those who sit a great deal during the day." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

The individual soul must merge with universal consciousness. Śiva is the self-manifested consciousness, the essence of the universe. From this consciousness emerges the creative principle. The soul journeys through the elements, with water as the primary medium of life, containing the Viṣṇu principle. The human body mirrors the cosmos, containing the trinity of creator, protector, and liberator. Difficulties are the best school for spiritual growth. One must maintain purity, accept situations, and cultivate devotion. The divine name has power that surpasses even that of the divine form. The goal is for the individual drop of water to become the ocean. "The essence of the endless universe is that Śiva." "Jīva merges into Śiva. This light of your life merges into the universal one." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

Morning yoga practice integrates āsanas and prāṇāyāma to awaken the body. Begin with deep inhalation and exhalation, raising the upper body from the floor to stretch the neck and activate abdominal muscles. Shoulder stretches release tension in the shoulder girdle, preparing for later activity. In catuṣ pādāsana, legs stretch while the body warms, using full lung capacity. Kaṭi Cakrāsana follows with wide-legged lateral bending, keeping spine, shoulders, and hands aligned with the breath. Standing relaxation lets circulation flow through legs, arms, and head. Gūṇamānāsana is practiced seated, twisting side to side with both sitting bones grounded. Each twist squeezes the spine, releasing stale blood so fresh blood can enter upon relaxation. Aśvasan Chalana Āsana targets abdominal muscles through controlled leg movements; a lighter variation is for those with menstruation. After lying in Ānandāsana, observe any remaining tension and release it. Breath awareness deepens by following inhalation from navel to throat and exhalation from throat to navel. Leg stretches precede the meditation posture, ensuring comfort with pillows or blankets. Hands rest in chin mudrā, eyes close, and the body becomes still. Three Oms are chanted, directing circulation to the head, then the practice gently concludes. “So, when we do stretching, it’s like we take a sponge and squeeze it, and all the water comes out. Then, when you relax it, new water can come in.” “With inhalation, we just follow the flow of our breath from the navel to the throat, and with exhalation, from the throat to the navel.” Filming location: Umag, Croatia

Giving is a power that can elevate or destroy. True giving is an act of non-violence, the highest principle of yoga. It means causing no pain—physical, mental, or emotional—to any being. Every thought or action that causes trouble returns to you multiplied by the law of karma. This world is a coal mine of negativity; to pass through unstained requires great care. Our shared religion is humanity, not divisions of nation or creed. To give rightly is to offer understanding, a kind word, or a helping hand without expectation. Forgiveness and correcting one's mistakes are also forms of giving. Strictness, when applied with love like a blacksmith shaping hot iron, is a gift that protects and forms character. What you give, you ultimately receive. "Give the nectar, don’t give the poison. Give the hand, don’t give the bullet." "If you protect Dharma, Dharma will protect you."

A practice for vitality, moving from Marjari to Bhuṇamānāsana. Begin with Marjari to wake the back: on all fours, inhale arching up, exhale rounding the back, coordinating breath for ten cycles. Elbows-down variation follows—press elbows away while rounding. Then turn to one side, look over the shoulder. After Vajrāsana, practice Sumeru Āsana: rise onto fingers and toes, hips high, stomach toward thighs. This combats sciatica. In Vajrāsana, feel the breath stretch from stomach to throat, release back. Perform three rounds of Kāṭha Praṇām: inhale arms up, exhale fold to Śaśāṅkāsana, rise into Bhujaṅgāsana, push back, step forward into sprinter pose. Lie in Ānandāsana, then Pavanmukta Āsana: raise right leg, press thigh to chest, head lifted, shoulders grounded. Turn to the right side for Meru Akhāṛā: push away from the floor, stretch the side, lift the left leg. Repeat on the left. Stand for Raised Hands Pose: arms to shoulder height, palms up, deepening inhalation. Interlock fingers for Dvikonāsana: stretch up, then fold forward, forehead to shins. Utānāsana follows: squat with feet turned out, back straight, weight grounded. Finally, Bhuṇamānāsana: from Daṇḍāsana, rotate to each side, palms down, sitting bones rooted. Rub palms, press over eyes, and face. “With inhalation, rise; exhale, place your palms on the floor, bend your toes, and lift your hips high.” “Feel the breath: with inhalation, a slow stretching from the stomach to the throat; with exhalation, relaxation from the throat down to the stomach.” Filming location: Umag, Croatia

Morning meditation by the sea reveals the ocean’s holiness. All rivers flow into the ocean, carrying holy dust from saints' feet across all lands and times. The ocean holds many divine powers and consciousnesses. Silently repeat a personal wish or pray for forgiveness. After breakfast, no āsanas; sit in meditation posture. Practice Ujjāyī Prāṇāyāma: inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth. Feel the fresh, pure air. Be aware of the body relaxed on this Adriatic coast beach. Mentally repeat the mantra. This combined meditation and prāṇāyāma is anti-stress, stabilizing blood pressure. Now breathe normally through the nose. Chant the mantra: “asato mā sad gamaya, tamaso mā jyotir gamaya, mṛtyor mā amṛtaṁ gamaya.” Stretch fingers, head, rub palms, place hands on the face, open eyes. The wind and rain came after meditation; emotions were left in the sea. There is double shelter: Gurudeva and modern technology. Nature’s sound is never disturbing; man-made sound is disturbing. “All the rivers carry the holy dust from the feet of those saints. All of that enters into the ocean. Therefore, the ocean is one of the holiest waters.” “The sound of nature is never disturbing, and man-made sound is more disturbing.” Filming location: Umag, Croatia

Morning Yoga Sādhanā unites āsana, prāṇāyāma, and inner stillness during Brahmamuhūrta. Feel the whole body on the floor, press the lower back down. Bicycle the legs with ankle rotation, then relax. Twist knees to one side, head opposite, with breath. In Pavanamuktāsana, press thigh to chest, keep shoulder blades down. Move through Mārjārī variations, rounding the back with inhalation. Practice Vyāghra Śvāsa, bringing knee to forehead, stretching the spine. Rowing warms the body, strengthening thighs with a straight back. Trikoṇāsana rotation stretches side muscles, deepening leg awareness. Skandāsana raises hips, improving low blood pressure quickly. Viparīta Kāraṇī Mudrā lifts legs, interlocking fingers, then relaxes. Kāṭha Praṇāma sequence transitions to Śaśāṅkāsana, subtly stretching the upper back. Half butterfly opens hips, pressing knees toward the floor. Breath flows from stomach to throat on inhalation, reversing on exhalation. Inner stillness arises through attentive movement and breath. Early morning practice fosters positivity and health. The session closes with relaxation, embracing the silence. “We are in Brahmamuhūrta. Regarding this time, we all know it is a special part of the day … it is very good to do some positive and good things.” “Skandāsana is a very good āsana if you have low blood pressure; it’s much faster and much healthier than early morning coffee.” Filming location: Umag, Croatia

The path is shown through personal example, not words. Teaching without a guru's lineage leads to ego and slipping away. Remember "Nāhaṁkartā, Prabhudīpakartā"—you are not the doer. If surroundings view yoga poorly, the fault lies with the practitioner's example, not others. Changing others is impossible; change yourself and your life becomes the lesson. Fanaticism arises from limited knowledge. True practice is living the teachings, like non-violence or cleanliness, otherwise words lose all power. Appreciate the grace of the guru's physical presence; this is living within the divine play. A spiritual retreat is a withdrawal from worldly ambitions, not just a remote location. Commitment to one path and master is essential to reach the goal; wandering brings only confusion. Human intellect creates concepts of God and beauty that lead to conflict and dissatisfaction. The ever-perfect, universal God is manifest in all creation. Life's quality depends on thought; selfish thinking breeds suffering. See yourself as a citizen of the universe, inherently rich and blissful. "The only thing we can do is change ourselves." "God is that which has only love, understanding, and everlasting beauty of nature." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

Afternoon Yoga practice from the international Yoga retreat Umag, Croatia, on the 26th of September

The sun holds profound healing power and spiritual significance. The first ray at sunrise, Uṣṇe, purifies negative energies. Uṣā Pāna means drinking copper-vessel water at dawn, then walking for five to ten minutes. This practice aids high blood pressure, stomach ailments, and headaches. The body needs two to three litres of pure water daily. The sun gives life; all ancient cultures worshipped it for its impartiality. Sunlight enters vegetation, then manifests the soul into creatures. Sunday is the Sun God’s day from Vedic tradition. During Pitṛ Pakṣa, the sun’s movement draws souls toward liberation. Humans have five debts: to mother, father, teacher, elements, and sages. Ancestor ceremonies release souls, bringing peace to families. Sustainable living means minimizing needs, wearing natural cloth, and respecting nature. Modern technology disrupts; ancestors lived with more knowledge of the earth. At a crossroads, wait and pray without intellectual force. Destiny carries one forward; in God’s name, decide. "The sun is for everyone, just as God is for everyone. The sun cannot be corrupted." "Nāhaṁ kartā prabhu dīpa kartā, Mahāprabhujī dīpa kartā he kevalam." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

The practice integrates āsana, prāṇāyāma, and mantra. Lie in Ānanda Āsana and relax. Stretch, then cycle legs at your own rhythm. Sense warmth at Maṇipūra Cakra. Sit in Vajrāsana for Mārjārī. Focus on movement, then on breath. Feel the flexibility of the spine. Sumeru Āsana strengthens arms, back, and shoulders. It refreshes energy. Uttānāsana lowers interlocked hands to pelvis level, then knees. Akhāṛā nā Dhanurāsana forms a bow shape. This pose improves eyesight and concentration. Perform torso torsion, then Dvikonāsana, bending forward with hands clasped behind. Setu Āsana raises the pelvis. It strengthens pelvic and back muscles. Prepare for prāṇāyāma with half butterfly pose, stretching toward the toes. Inhale through left nostril, exhale through right for fifteen cycles. Then reverse: inhale right, exhale left. Conclude by chanting “OM” three times and the Nāhaṁ Kartā Śānti Mantra. “This exercise is very beneficial for problems related to side muscles and scoliosis, and it deepens the breathing process.” “This pose is very good for improving eyesight and concentration. It is also beneficial for bronchitis, asthma, and diseases of the respiratory system.” Filming location: Umag, Croatia

The search for eternal truth reveals Brahman as the only reality; the world is illusion, and time is mighty. Brahman is everlasting divine consciousness, pervading all. Everything manifests from, exists in, and dissolves back into Brahman. The ocean and wave are inseparable; waves are motion, which becomes emotion born of ignorance. Conflicts arise in the mind from attachment to changeable forms. What changes is not truth—the body and world are like a dream. Time overpowers all, even Arjuna with his bow failed to protect when his time ended. A cracked pot loses its resonance; separation destroys love. Karma chains through beating and being beaten, multiplying endlessly. The cycle breaks only by forgiving, not returning harm. Human life is invaluable; time cannot be priced. The wise utilize this life to seek truth. Pure love connects one to the divine, and nothing can separate. Like a drop returning to the ocean, the soul longs for Brahman. Yet even near the guru, karmic attachments can divert. Only the light of knowledge dispels ignorance and ends rebirth. "Brahma Satyaṁ Jagat Mithyā" — Ultimate truth is Brahman; the world is illusion. "Tulsī, naraka kyā baṛā, ara samaya baṛā balavān, kaba luṭī gopīyāṁ, vahī arjuna vahī bāṇa" — Humans are not great; time is mighty. When time looted the gopīs, the same Arjuna with the same bow was helpless. Filming location: Umag, Croatia

Practice Yoga in Daily Life, first level, with second-level exercises, beginning with warm-ups. Begin with Mṛjāvanam in Daṇḍāsana: interlace fingers, circle right and left with deep breaths. Next, stretch arms by spreading fingers, tucking thumb, making fists five times. Circle hands three times at shoulder height. Palms up, move hands inward and outward. Bring hands to shoulders, circle elbows forward and backward. Close eyes, place hands on thighs, feel warmth. For feet, lie down, squeeze and spread toes, then circle feet. Touch toes three times with straight back. Half butterfly with left leg bent, then Vajrāsana and relax. Perform Marjari: inhale rise, exhale to heels. Meruakaranasana on the right: turn, palm under shoulder, gaze at one point, breathe. Grasp toe, extend leg, bend knee; repeat. Same on the left side. Rest in Ānandāsana, legs apart, arms spread. Kathā Praṇām in Vajrāsana: inhale, raise arms, palms touching. Lower stomach, look upward, mountain posture, then lunge, chin to floor, push back, rise, raise palms. Chant: “Na’ham Kartā Prabhudīp Kartā Mahāprabhudīp Kartā He Kevalam.” Finish by rubbing face, cupping eyes, touching forehead to floor. “Be mindful during the stretch—your legs must stay straight and you go only as deep as your muscles allow.” “Gaze at one point on the floor in front of you and concentrate. It is a meditation.” Filming location: Umag, Croatia

Awakening spiritual potential requires motivation, knowledge, and inspiration. You possess great spiritual energy. Progress depends on mastering your own thoughts, for happiness and unhappiness originate from within. Your body is the temple of your dharma, and the soul is here to fulfill this human life. Succeeding in this life is paramount. Utilize this time for healthy habits, yoga, meditation, and satsaṅg. This program will provide knowledge, answer questions, and teach special exercises. "You are the master of your thoughts, your happiness, and your unhappiness." "Your body is the temple of your dharma, and the soul is within that dharma to fulfill this human life." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

The Kumbha Melā offers a glimpse into eternal wisdom. Sanskrit is a language that engages the whole mind, connecting to ancient knowledge. India gave birth to languages, spirituality, and education. The Kumbha Melā originates from the churning of the cosmic ocean, from which emerged fourteen jewels and a pot of nectar. Drops of this nectar fell at four places on Earth, granting immortality. The event symbolizes the internal battle between divine qualities and demonic forces like anger, greed, and attachment. The aim is to realize the immortal Self, the Ātmā, which is one and universal. The holy river Gaṅgā, descending through Śiva, washes away sin, especially where three rivers meet. This tradition represents Sanātana Dharma, the eternal principle upholding the universe. Yogīs and renunciants protect this dharma. The true nectar is found within through meditation and self-inquiry, overcoming mental pollution. "Who am I to judge you? I cannot judge you. Only you have to judge yourself. So, are you a member of the Asuras or Devas?" "The aim of the Kumbha Melā is to get that realization, ātmā jñāna." Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia

Yoga is the science of life for well-being, uniting individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness. Real happiness is good health, which cannot be bought but gained through disciplined practice. Āyurveda teaches that nourishment, environment, behavior, and thoughts govern health. Illness first attacks the subtle energy body before manifesting physically. While allopathic and other treatments have value, yoga provides a foundational system. It cannot cure viruses or replace surgery, but its practices cultivate harmony. Authentic yoga is not commercial novelty but ancient discipline. Its main paths are Karma, Bhakti, Rāja, Jñāna, and Haṭha Yoga. Haṭha Yoga's six cleansing techniques—Netī, Kapālabhātī, Dhautī, Bastī, Naulī, and Trāṭak—support health. Āsana and Prāṇāyāma, often misattributed to Haṭha, belong to Rāja Yoga. Complete practice requires dedicated time, not fast-food approaches. Breath is life; Prāṇāyāma trains the body to receive vitality. A healthy life depends on personal discipline, organic nourishment, and harmony with nature. "First, happiness is good health. Nothing external can make us truly happy." "Yoga means harmony: harmony of body, mind, emotion, intellect, memory, and consciousness; harmony with nature and the elements." Filming location: Sarajevo, Bosnia

Yoga is the universal science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul, standing above all religions. It is the ancient principle of balance and harmony in the universe, uniting individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness. This science was given for the well-being of all creatures. The human life is a rare opportunity to attain higher consciousness and escape the cycle of birth and death. All beings carry the divine light; non-duality is reality, and duality is unreality. The goal is a healthy, happy, long life achieved through yogic principles like love, kindness, and truthfulness. These universal ethics form the core of all religions. Yoga is a practical, accessible path to health, stress relief, and inner peace, fostering good individuals and societal harmony. It is a way to unite humanity beyond names and forms. "Yoga means union. It is a uniting principle: the union of the individual consciousness with the cosmic consciousness." "The biggest religion, the greatest religion for us, is humanity." Filming location: Labin, Croatia