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Yoga in Crisis Management
A lecture on the psychology of personal crisis, exploring its nature and management."The definition of a crisis, therefore, is that it is a chance to become either better or worse." "All loss means we lose something. We shrink into a smaller space with smaller capacities. Our ego survives … read more »
Evening satsang from Strilky
Evening satsang from Mahaprabhudeep ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic on 12th of July 2010.
Lecture by Sadhvi Parvatiji
A detailed lecture on the sixteen traditional Hindu rites of passage, or samskāras."Samskāras are purification rites that help ensure successful development, health, and purification. Another goal is for the next generation to be healthy, sāttvic, positive, and of high quality." "These rituals are a great inspiration. They are … read more »
Yoga Teachers Program
Yoga Teachers Program from Mahaprabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic on 12th of July 2010.
The Puruṣottama Yoga: The Path to the Supreme Self
A commentary on the 15th chapter of the Bhagavad Gītā, titled "Puruṣottama Yoga." "The light of the sun does not come from the sun... Bhagavān says, that is my light. I am giving the light to the sun." "Since I surpass the perishable, I am higher, and I … read more »
Yoga for Kids (1/2)
Yoga for Kids from Mahaprabhudeep ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic on 11th July 2010.
Yoga against burn-out syndrome
A lecture on applying yoga to prevent burnout syndrome and promote health education."My lecture will be about the importance of yoga in the prevention and resolution of burnout syndrome." "Yoga is essentially unification, connection, it becomes clear that yoga itself becomes the best foundation for the prevention of … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life - exercise program
Morning Yoga exercise according to system Yoga in Daily Life from Mahaprabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic.
Sunset in Strilky
Meditation on the setting sun in Strilky.Recorded on 1st of July 2010.
Evening satsang from Strilky
Evening satsang from Mahaprabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic on 10th of Jul 2010.
The Puruṣottama Chapter: The World as a Tree and the Path Beyond
A discourse on the Bhagavad Gītā's 15th chapter, Puruṣottama, exploring the nature of the world and the path to liberation."The central word here is aśvattha... that which does not remain the same even until the next day. In other words, that which is changing all the time. That is this tree, and that is this … read more »
Yoga Teacher Program
An advanced yoga practice session guided by a teacher for both in-person and online participants."During this short relaxation, we will not perform physical movements. Instead, we will move mentally and, with our subtle attention, touch the different parts of the body." "After such exercises, we know what joy is, Ānanda … 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,
A seminar session on the philosophy and practice of Yoga in Daily Life."Yoga is absolute eternal completeness. In that phenomenon, all other ideals are completed." "Yoga in daily life means to learn how to be the witness of the movement." Swami Chidanandgiri leads a discourse at the Štilky … read more »
Time according to Vedas and Puranas II part
A lecture on the Vedic cycles of time, focusing on the four Yugas and the story of Manu."A Manvantara is such a long period of time that lasts 306 million years." "In the Kali Yuga, the only salvation is bhakti yoga—the repetition of the Divine Name." The speaker details the immense time cycles … 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
A lecture on the Vedic and Purāṇic concept of cyclical time."The concept of time, as understood by the Vedas and those ancient scriptures, is cyclical. Everything moves in a circle." "One thousand Mahāyugas form one Kalpa... A Kalpa lasts 4.32 billion years. It is either Brahmā’s … 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
A lecture on the role of the nervous system in holistic yoga practice."My motto for this small lecture is: 'Don't be nervous when we speak about the nervous system.'" "In the future, I hope and am sure that the Yoga in Daily Life system will be used not … 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
A lecture on yogic and scientific perspectives on diet and health."In nourishment and how we obtain food, there are two dimensions. One is the dimension of quantity; the other is quality." "A vegetarian diet with low energy intake and high quality is a powerful tool for … read more »
Evening lecture by Sadhvi Shantiji, 6th of July
An evening satsang featuring a teaching story and a talk on spiritual practice."Even when you are suffering, you can't give up. So, Tapa, Tyāga, and Vairāgya—these three are very important." "When once your Gurudev blesses you, he will bless you every life until you come to that Brahmaloka." … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life program
A satsang discourse on spiritual practice, karma, and the path of renunciation."Good positive thinking, you get all positive, and negative thinking, you get all negative." "Without satsa g, you cannot get that vairāgya (dispassion)." He explains how even enlightened beings generate karma through simple acts like drinking … read more »
The Radiance of Supreme Consciousness
A morning satsang on health, prāṇa, and the duties of a yoga teacher."The skin is also a jñānendriya... spread throughout the whole body to inform us as a touch." "Apāna is that power, that force to maintain our body clean inside... when Apāṇa Śakti is not released, then … read more »
Evening satsang from Strilky
Evening satsang from Mahaprabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic on 5th of July 2010.
Prana, apana and vyana, Strilky
An evening satsang on prāṇa, spiritual practice, and the art of living."Prāṇa Ādhāra God is the source of our prāṇa. Prāṇa is the source of our life." "Therefore, take time. Swami Śivānanda of Ṛṣikeśa wrote... from the 24 hours which you spend on worldly matters, perhaps take … read more »
The Science of Prāṇa and the Guṇas
A spiritual discourse on the science of prāṇa (life force) and the three guṇas (qualities of nature)."Prāṇa is a very big science. And whatever we are doing is in the sense of prāṇa, that we would like to get more prāṇa and be strong." "Blessed are they who keep away from 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
A satsang featuring a spiritual discourse, personal anecdotes, and the explanation of a devotional song."Harvest the joy of God's name. All other purposes in this world are unreality." "Therefore, my dear, repeat this mantra. 'Haṁso haṁsa,' 'I am that, and that I am.'" Swami Ji leads a gathering, beginning with … read more »
Prāṇa Sañcalana Kriyā: Directing the Life Force
A guided yoga and meditation session focusing on Prāṇa Sañcalana Kriyā, a breathing technique for directing life force."Prāṇa, as we spoke this morning, is the life force, life energy, the vitality, the source of life. Sañcalana means to direct, to guide the breath or the prāṇa through the whole body." "This Prāṇa Sañcalana … read more »
The Roots of Dharma and the Nature of Prāṇa
A spiritual discourse on the nature of prāṇa (life force) and the foundational virtue of Dayā (mercy)."Dayā dharam kā mūla hai. The roots of the dharma is dayā." "And the root of sin is the ego. Your pride and your ego." The lecturer leads a satsang in a garden, exploring the profound, … read more »
Evening satsang from Strilky
Evening satsang from Mahaprabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic on 2nd of July 2010.
Yoga for the knees
A yoga instructional session focusing on knee, hip, and foot alignment and stability."Your weight should be distributed across three points on each foot: The base of your big toes, the base of your fifth (small) toes, and the outside of your heel." "It is important that when bearing … read more »
A Week's End at the Ashram: From Source to Practice
A concluding satsang and lecture for a week-long yoga seminar at an ashram."As Swāmījī said, mental pollution is the biggest pollution in the whole universe." "Therefore, do not criticize anyone or anything. If your stomach is full, it means not that everyone's stomach is full." A speaker addresses … 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
A yoga therapy workshop focusing on spinal health, specifically addressing lumbar and thoracic issues."A common problem with the lumbar spine is hyperlordosis. The cause of hyperlordosis, for example, is a bad standing posture." "Always think, when you have problems with the neck, to include āsanas to improve the flexibility … 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
An evening satsang focused on relieving neck and shoulder pain through yoga and posture correction."Generally, the pain of the shoulders, neck, and back comes from not having a good position." "In your Yoga in Daily Life book... there are many exercises, dynamic movements... That’s called Yoga Vyāyam." The lecturer leads … read more »
The Axe and the Tree: A Lesson on Desire and Destruction
A morning satsang on discerning technology use and the inner causes of suffering, inspired by a forest walk."Use it, but don’t abuse it. If you have such discernment, you will be happy and are a yogī." "The misfortune was that some of our relatives befriended and joined that axe, and that was the … read more »
The True Wealth That Endures
An evening satsang discourse on spiritual wealth and impermanence."We came to do something, and we cannot take anything with us. We must do something that will go with us." "Break your attachment to this world and attach yourself to God." The lecturer addresses the … read more »
Yoga against neck and shoulder pain
A guided yoga sequence focusing on releasing tension in the neck and shoulders."Feel your whole body, mind, and soul will come into harmony." "Side bending harmonizes the right and left sides of the body." An instructor leads a comprehensive session from the Yoga in Daily Life system, beginning … read more »
Morning lecture from Strilky seminar
Morning lecture from Mahabrabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic
The Beauty of Emptiness
A spiritual discourse on the philosophical concept of emptiness and consciousness."Emptiness means completeness. Emptiness means Pūrṇa. Emptiness means Nirguṇa." "Your consciousness is not limited by anything, but it is limited by your experiences, or your knowledge, your buddhi, your intellect." Swami Ji delivers a satsang, explaining … read more »
The Mahāmṛtyu Jaya Mantra
A spiritual discourse and yoga therapy session focusing on the Mahāmṛtyu Jaya Mantra and physical exercises."Death means that you just go away... That is not easy to swallow down." "Without suffering, may God bless us that we become completely detached from our attachments." Swami Ji introduces and explains the meaning of … read more »
The Art of Living: Food, Body, and Mind
An introductory lecture on diet, health, and spiritual practice at a summer retreat."During these many days here... do not think like a tourist, concentrating only on eating. What we gain here is a rich diet. It is the diet of wisdom." "If you cook good vegetarian food with … read more »