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A Morning Yoga Practice
A morning yoga practice integrates movement, breath, and awareness.Use physical movement to create space within the body and fill that space with the breath. Coordinate stretching with inhalation to lengthen the body, consciously relaxing the opposite side. Seek symmetry and evenness in movement, bringing … read more »
The Light of Guru Pūrṇimā and the Dawn of a New Year
Guru Pūrṇimā celebrates the light of the cosmic Self and the dawn of a new calendar year.Time is counted from the creation by Sadāśiva, but we use calendars for convenience. This day combines the full moon, Jupiter's day, and new year's eve, forming a potent spiritual constellation. Guru Pūrṇimā honors the first … read more »
The Four Pillars of Life and the Path of Yoga
Spirituality is the exclusive, positive energy sustaining the universe, while this mortal world is defined by birth and death.Ancient knowledge, the Veda, is a complete science of existence, containing insights modern research has yet to match. The current age, Kali Yuga, is marked by hybridization and a loss of natural purity, creating great hardship. … read more »
Less Meat Less Heat from EU Parliement
The livestock sector is a major contributor to environmental problems, and reducing meat consumption is a critical mitigation action.Unsustainable agriculture and consumption accelerate global warming. Livestock production causes severe land degradation, water issues, and biodiversity loss. It is among the top sources of greenhouse gases. A global reduction in meat consumption would free hundreds … read more »
A Guided Yoga Practice
A guided yoga practice integrating postures, breath, and meditation.Begin seated, warming the body with gentle circles and twists. Move through Cobra Pose, emphasizing a gradual lift from the head, a curve through the back, and relaxed shoulders. Practice a flowing sequence of postures including … read more »
The Divine Kriyā of Trāṭak
The practice of Trāṭak is a powerful Haṭha Yoga technique for purifying consciousness.Rain is a divine Kriyā, a blessing that sustains all life. Trāṭak is gazing on a single point to purify the mind and develop concentration. Modern technology has eroded human memory, which can be restored through … read more »
A Morning Yoga Practice from Śrī Devpurījī Āśram
A guided yoga practice integrates breath, movement, and awareness.Begin by placing one hand on the belly and another on the chest, coordinating a deep, wave-like breath with the body's motion. Practice involves sequential postures starting with gentle stretches and moving through poses like Pavana … read more »
A Yoga Practice: Level 3 Postures and Concentration
A guided practice for level three postures and concentration integrates physical form with steady breath and focused awareness.Begin with preparatory movements, coordinating breath with arm circles to warm the body. Proceed into specific postures like Vyagrāsana, moving with inhalation and exhalation to arch and extend the spine. Inverted postures such as Viparīt Karanī … read more »
The Essence of Kriya and Gratitude
Kriya is any action, from blinking to cosmic motion, and through it we learn.Every source of learning, from a parent to an angry man, is a guru deserving gratitude. This thankfulness, symbolized by the salt of hospitality, creates loyalty and societal harmony. True education cultivates human culture and wisdom, … read more »
A Christmas Message of Unity and Ahiṃsā
Christmas celebrates the universal message of peace, love, and non-violence taught by all holy beings.This holy evening commemorates the birth of Jesus, a messenger of peace and love. His core commandment is "Thou shalt not kill," which is the principle of Ahiṃsā, or non-violence. All religions share this message of … read more »
The Essence and Power of Anuṣṭhāna
Anuṣṭhāna is a spiritual discipline performed to fulfill wishes, achieve goals, or foster spiritual development.It often involves fasting on specific days, like Mondays or full moon days, as planetary positions influence life. The nine planets balance each other, akin to chakras balancing the soul. Your destiny is fixed, but constellations … read more »
Webcast from Dungog, Australia (4/28)
God is one, formless and nameless, belonging to all.Humans create forms and names, leading to duality and conflict. An altar provides a personal space to offer love and find peace. Both worship of a personal and an impersonal God are valid, though a personal … read more »
The Divine Flame: Śiva Jyoti and the Path of Self-Realization
The beginning of yoga is Śiva, the self-manifested cosmic consciousness and light of life.This Śiva Jyoti is the universal light appearing through its own will. It manifests through the five living elements: space, fire, water, air, and earth. The individual soul is a spark of that cosmic Self. Through … read more »
Webcast with Sadhvi Shanti
The Jadan Ashram hospital project and the spiritual lineage are discussed.A hospital in rural Rajasthan now operates, beginning with a dental department. An eye camp revealed a critical need, as many become blind unable to afford a 30-euro operation. The Guru Paramparā lineage transmits yoga's light … read more »
A Welcome and Spiritual Orientation at the Dungong Ashram
A spiritual orientation is given at the Dungong Ashram in the Blue Mountains of Australia, amid pristine forests.Three programs are offered: a Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna for seasoned vegetarians with long-term mantra practice; a Yoga in Daily Life Mantra Anuṣṭhāna teaching practices for self-realization; and a junior program for children’s development. The purpose of coming … read more »
A Message of Peace from Aotearoa
A message of peace from Aotearoa, sharing the legacy of Parihaka's passive resistance.My ancestors, led by Te Whiti and Tohu, chose to share land and not fight when faced with invasion in 1881. They removed survey pegs and were arrested, embodying a philosophy of peace. Their message, symbolized … read more »
The Eternal Truth of Sanātana Dharma: The Immortal Self and the Journey of the Soul
The eternal truth of Sanātana Dharma reveals the immortal Self and the journey of the soul.Sanātana Dharma, the eternal religion, believes in one universal God, Brahman, formless and omnipresent. The universe contains cosmic consciousness and individual consciousness. Space is the mother’s body; the cosmic embryo is the golden egg. Yoga balances … read more »
The Law of Karma and the Path to Liberation
The law of karma governs all action and its inevitable result.Every deed, conscious or unconscious, yields a corresponding fruit. The human intellect allows us to discern our actions and choose wisely, unlike other creatures bound by instinct. From birth, karma accumulates like a growing snowball, creating … read more »
The Path of Mantra and Integral Yoga: Insights on Bhajan, Health, and Gaṇeśa
The discipline of mantra and integral yoga reveals the path to divine union through devotion, action, and purification.Mantra practice progresses through five levels: Likhit, Vācik, Upāṃśu, Mānasik, and Ajapā. Vācik, or chanting, includes kirtan, the repetition of God’s name, and bhajan, which adds teachings on devotion and worldly problems. Integral yoga intertwines Karma, … read more »
Mahaprabhuji's Mahasamadhi Satsang, Khatu
Khatu 05-12-2009 Musical recording. … read more »
Planting of peace tree in Vienna
A tree symbolizes our return to living in harmony with nature.We have become separate from the natural world. Seeing people embrace natural ways is heartening. Planting a tree is like giving birth to a child; it stays with you always. May this tree stand as a … read more »
The Final Lesson: From Noise to Inner Peace
The greatest human problem is communication.Selfishness is the root of conflict and all troubles. Complaining about others reveals an inability to communicate or sheer selfishness. When selfish desires are not fulfilled, that selfishness transforms into intense anger. You must practice discipline … read more »
Webcast from Vep (HU) (1/4)
The spiritual path begins with an innate thirst for wisdom, cultivated from childhood observation and shaped by early influences.Consciousness develops through duality, discerning likes and dislikes. Children observe parents and the world, forming intellect and will. Parental conflicts create subconscious impressions carried into adulthood. Spiritual understanding is often introduced young, but later corrupted by … read more »
Kraft der Meditation, Theorie und Praxis
Meditation is the path to self-realization.Yoga is an ancient science of body, mind, and consciousness. The mortal body contains the immortal soul, which accumulates karma through actions. Beyond the individual soul is the Ātma, the universal Self. Ātma is eternal, unborn, … read more »
Public lecture from Prague, Czech Republic
The path to freedom is liberation from the prison of ignorance and desire.Every creature struggles for freedom, yet remains bound by emotional, intellectual, and social chains, with the heaviest being ignorance. This bondage is illustrated by a bird with an open window but a chain and weight on … read more »
The Practice of Self-Observation: Thoughts, Feelings, and Actions
The practice of self-observation is a path to self-mastery.Begin by writing down every thought, categorizing each as positive, negative, or mundane. Review them nightly to understand their balance and significance. After one week, add a column for your accompanying physical and emotional feelings. Then, … read more »
Śaṅkha Prakṣālana and Kunjal Kriyā: Purification of the Intestine and Stomach
This lecture details the Śa kha Prakṣālana and Kunjal Kriyā purification techniques.Śa kha Prakṣālana is the cleansing of the entire intestine using warm, lightly salted water, performed early in the morning on an empty stomach. It involves drinking water and performing specific movements and postures to guide … read more »
Practical Wisdom for Sustainable Living and Spiritual Practice
Sustainable living requires limiting consumption to preserve Earth's delicate balance.Human activity disrupts the natural order through concrete expansion, pollution, and resource depletion. Practical steps include reducing paper use by reading emails on screens and reusing paper. Choose food sources carefully, preferring fresh, local produce and … read more »
Hatha Yoga Kriyas (2/3)
Trāṭak is the sixth Haṭha Yoga purification, a practice of gazing on one point to concentrate and purify the sight.It uses a candle flame, a black spot, or the rising or setting sun, never direct sunlight. The flame is placed at arm's length, which strengthens eyesight and helps those who are short- or far-sighted. It … read more »
The Meaning of "Kī Jai" and the Path of Practical Living
The meaning of "Kī Jai" is a declaration of divine victory.We begin endeavors under divine protection, acknowledging the divine will acts through us. The phrase signifies glory to that consciousness. This must be sincere, not mere formality. In spiritual understanding, the divine is beyond gender, though … read more »
The Purifying Path of Haṭha Yoga: An Introduction to Ṣaṭkarma
Haṭha Yoga's essence is the six purification techniques, or Ṣaṭkarma, for cleansing the body and balancing energy.Our polluted modern environment necessitates these natural cleansings using water, salt, and air. These practices purify the physical system and uniquely influence the vegetative nervous system, which is typically beyond our control. The goal is to … read more »
The Unwavering Path: Discipline, Devotion, and Self-Realization
Strict discipline and unwavering devotion are the path to self-realization.Yoga demands strict discipline with no compromise. Doubt is a minor crack creating major obstacles. Temptations are illusions with no foundation. Many human beings lack human qualities. A thirsty man encountered an owner who refused to … read more »
The Divine Flow of Life and Meditation
The Kumbh Melā originates from the divine nectar sought for immortality, with drops creating four holy river sites where its celestial influence periodically manifests.The aim of human life is self-realization of the immortal Ātmā, free from karma, achieved through active meditation woven into daily life. Active meditation is love in action: helping others, respecting all life, and seeing divine … read more »
Public lecture in Warsaw, Poland (1/2)
Meditation is the practice of reuniting individual consciousness with its cosmic origin.The universe began as empty space, the body of the Divine Mother, containing inactive consciousness known as the golden embryo. The balancing principle between them is yoga, meaning harmony and union. A divine will declared "I … read more »
The Foundation of Daily Spiritual Practice: Nitya Karma and Prayer
Spiritual development is founded upon daily practice, known as Nitya Karma.This encompasses specific spiritual actions performed each day. Upon waking, one greets the altar and offers a prayer for guidance. The daily routine, including personal care, work, yoga practices, and mantra repetition, constitutes this essential discipline. … read more »
Practicing of Yoga Asanas
A guided relaxation and āsana practice progresses from physical awareness to breath and subtle energy.Begin by lying comfortably, focusing awareness on the navel and using exhalation for deep relaxation. Practice Śaśā kāsana, first relaxing the physical body, then becoming aware of the breath within the posture, and finally perceiving the … read more »
The Roots of Spiritual Development
Spiritual development is our natural state, cultivated through conscious living rather than formal education.It begins before birth in the astral world and is nurtured by the loving care of parents from our first breath. True spirituality is expressed in daily actions: understanding others' suffering, serving those in need, and … read more »
Practice of Yoga Asanas
Archive 20091107 15 Edited Musical recording. … read more »
Yoga Nidra: The Yogi's Conscious Sleep
Yoga Nidra is a state of conscious sleep, a deep relaxation with full awareness.Prepare by finding a comfortable position to remain motionless. Begin by forming a Śa kalpa, a positive resolve for yourself and others, repeating it three times. Relax the body completely through a detailed scan from the … read more »
The Wondrous Coach: Spirituality, the Body, and Satsaṅg
Spirituality is the duty of a pure life, not mere prayer.It requires action for the world's benefit, as human life carries unique responsibility. Dharma is obligation; protecting it ensures it protects you. All spiritual achievement occurs only through the physical body, which is your sole instrument … read more »
Practice of Yoga Asanas
Archive 20091107 08 001 Musical recording. … read more »
The Center of Health: Yoga in Daily Life
Health is central, and modern life challenges it.Yoga in Daily Life is a systematic practice for awakening inner forces. Physical exercises, or āsanas, are not gymnastics but a conscious realization of one's entire existence—feelings, breath, and state—to find a center of self-confidence. Every … read more »
The Nature of Karma, Contentment, and True Dharma
One's future is determined by the karma one performs; that destiny is formed and concealed within the womb of prarabdha.True dharma is non-discrimination against any being, not merely human service, for compassion must extend to all life, including the living earth. Human ego and ignorance, like chemical fertilizers, inflict injustice and invite nature's retribution. A … read more »
Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 3 - Part 2
A systematic yoga practice progresses from relaxation through āsanas to prāṇāyāma.Begin with relaxation in Ānanda Āsana, consciously releasing the body from toes to head and relaxing the nervous system. Coordinate breath with movement, using the full yoga breath. Practice āsanas like Vīrāsana for concentration and Trikoṇāsana … read more »
Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 3 - Part 1
A systematic practice of the third level of Yoga in Daily Life.Begin with Om chants, relaxation, and full yoga breathing to calm and oxygenate the body. Proceed through specific asanas, starting with dynamic movements from a kneeling position to increase spinal flexibility and strengthen core muscles. Practice … read more »
Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 2 - Part 2
The practice of Yoga in Daily Life continues systematically from Level Two, beginning with relaxation and progressing through specific āsanas and prāṇāyāma.A session starts with three Oṁ chants and deep relaxation in Ānanda Āsana, consciously releasing tension from toes to forehead. The full yoga breath is practiced, coordinating a three-part wave with movement. The āsana sequence includes … read more »
6th Mahasamadhi anniversary of Holy Guruji
Devotion's essence is found in the company of saints and the discourse of sacred stories.The primary devotion is satsang, association with the holy. Listening to the words of saints transforms life. One must imprint these words upon the heart. From all the discourse, take at least one word and hold … read more »
6th Mahasamadhi anniversary of Holy Guruji
The human birth is a supreme fortune granted for spiritual practice.A mantra is the power to control invisible forces. Through prescribed discipline alone is perfection attained, liberating the consciousness from karma. The individual self is a mixture of spirit and non-spirit, bound by desires and actions. … read more »
Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 2 - Part 1
The practice advances to the second level of āsanas and prāṇāyāma.Level two introduces seventeen postures, beginning and ending on the floor with standing poses in between. This level engages the real practice of āsana. Each posture follows a sequence: start from a position of concentration, move … read more »
Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 1 - Part 6
A guided yoga practice integrates physical postures, breath, and relaxation to harmonize body and mind.Begin by finding a comfortable seated position and chanting Om to center awareness. Systematically relax each body part while deepening the breath. Practice full yoga breath by consciously guiding inhalation and exhalation through the abdomen, chest, … read more »