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Moon and Mind
The moon's influence and the science of constellations govern life.The moon balances the earth and affects minds, bodies, animals, and plants. Its phases influence activities like farming, haircuts, and yogic practice. Astrology based on the moon is considered more exact than solar-based systems. The precise … read more »
30th anniversary of Yoga in Daily Life in Slovenia
One sun, one breath, one language unites all.Thirty years marks a significant growth from seed to tree. The practice began with a seminar and the establishment of the first centers. The system has expanded to 108 locations with 150 certified teachers, serving thousands. … read more »
Find your soul in your heart
The seeds of yoga have grown for decades in these lands through grace and practice.The quality of the people here is immense spirituality, a search for God-realization. The practice of Yoga in Daily Life has spread this culture. Great blessings enabled its growth from small, humble beginnings. Everything described is … read more »
What does Holiness mean
Life is a spiritual education guided by a greater plan, not by our own designs.We are not the bosses of our life but artists in a divine play, receiving roles for this lifetime. We are one family moving through lives and places, developing spiritually. Education has two wings: material knowledge … read more »
Parama Guru Swamiji
The necessity of the Guru and the comprehensive system of Yoga in Daily Life form the path.The world is constantly sinking, and the Guru provides the protective boat of satsang. This association with good people and thoughts leads to the Divine. Without this guidance, one remains unaware and trapped in suffering. The … read more »
What the natural environment gives us
The blessing of pure earth and air nourishes human life.This ancient apple garden thrives without pesticides or contaminated water, its deep soil providing coolness and sustenance. Walking barefoot on this earth connects one to its energy and provides natural acupressure. The wind carries the essence … read more »
Practising Asanas
There are five variations of Trikoṇāsana.Practice each according to your own capacity, not in competition. The posture benefits the kidneys, liver, digestion, and back muscles. However, do not practice it if you have problems with the hips, spine, discs, dizziness, epilepsy, … read more »
Heaven and Hell
Time is a human construct, yet it governs all life.Humans count seconds and years, but time does not count for us; it moves in cycles with the sun. No being is immortal, not even deities who have their appointed times in each age. A creator … read more »
How to Practice Anusthan
Anuṣṭhāna is a disciplined spiritual practice requiring strict adherence.A short retreat of five days is insufficient for profound attainment without proper conduct. The practice involves systematic purification of the subtle channels through specific breath techniques. Discipline extends beyond the practice hall to include regulated … read more »
We need purification
Purification requires sustained personal effort and grace, not mere ritual practice.Many perform techniques for decades without profound experience because inner work remains undone. The soul is like a cloth colored by worldly actions or divine name. Purification is an alchemical process requiring the heat of dedicated … read more »
A Humble Address at the Ashram
An ashram is a house for spiritual work and the search for peace, open to all sincere seekers.I have known the host for decades and am privileged to be here. The simple meaning of 'ashram' is to come and work with devotion for all creatures. This center is a gift for your practice, … read more »
Chakras in the human
Yoga is the primordial balance from which creation arises.It existed before form, in the limitless dark of śūnyakāśa. From that void emerged the supreme resonance, Nāda-rūpa-parabrahma, the sound that is Śiva. Śiva, the self-manifested one, declared "Eko’haṁ bahu syām"—I am one, I shall multiply. … read more »
The importance of healthy food
The key to sādhana begins with worship and humility toward the Gurudeva.The body is a complete creation, divided into four interdependent parts: the head as Brahmin, the arms as Kṣatriya, the trunk as Vaiśya providing nourishment, and the legs as Śūdra. This unity illustrates that no part … read more »
Chakras and Awakening
Our subject is Kuṇḍalinī and cakras, the science of body, mind, and soul.First, arrange your space and bring your hands together at the heart, feeling the energy flow. This energy is your own divinity. Kuṇḍalinī awakening is not a physical movement but an awakening in clarity and joy. … read more »
How is the real kundalini in you functioning?
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Alexandria, USA.First, you should know that you want to practice yoga and what yoga is. Yoga needs discipline. You should prepare yourself for yoga practicing. We shouldn't do anything against nature. Chakras give different sounds/mantras in different … read more »
Morning Satsang from Buford
Meditation requires physical comfort and awareness of innate energy.Discomfort breaks concentration; the body must be relaxed. A straight, supported spine is essential. A firm cushion under the buttocks aids this. The body's energy flows are accessible through the hands. Touching the index finger and … read more »
Practice with trust
We have lost our roots and connection to place, family, and nature, which drains our energy.Modern life severs us from our homes and ancestral lands. Commercial destruction, like replacing rainforests with water-consuming eucalyptus, kills creatures and disrupts natural harmony. Animals, from monkeys to ants, demonstrate innate familial love and greeting rituals … read more »
Meditation from Kapiti Coast
A guided practice for awareness and energy integrates physical movement with inner focus.Begin by feeling the body and becoming aware of the surrounding space. Perform simple movements with the hands, shoulders, and neck to awaken physical sensation. Close the fists and stretch the arms strongly before relaxing. Bring … read more »
Come to the path of the Masters
The awakening of inner potential is the aim of human life, achieved through a pure spiritual science.This path awakens the cosmic energy within, known as the Kuṇḍalinī, which resides in the body's energy centers, the chakras. Of the thousands of chakras, eight are primary, with five governing earthly existence and three for … read more »
Do not kill
The light of the Supreme Self illuminates all.The Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna is a practice from the tradition involving 64 kriyās. All action is kriyā. The human instrument possesses five senses of knowledge and five of action. These senses provide information from the world. Every … read more »
Foundations of Yoga in Daily Life
Welcome to the ashram, a place for spiritual practice and international community.This castle ashram, donated by a devotee, is a historic site with a beautiful atmosphere. Practitioners from across the world gather here with the shared aim of Yoga in Daily Life, for the harmony of body, … read more »
Meditation from Strilky
Meditation is the practice of turning inward within a supportive natural environment.Close your eyes, hold your mala, and repeat your personal mantra. Sit straight and relax the entire body. Bring awareness to the natural breath, feeling the pure air. Remember the past week of practice and the … read more »
Tratak and Tilak
Trāṭak is concentration through gazing.Tilak is a mark of spiritual balance and wisdom. Trāṭak involves fixing the gaze on a single point, such as a candle flame, a dot, or the new moon. This practice develops concentration and inner clarity. … read more »
The Four Levels of Oṃ and the Power of Blessings
The practice of Oṃ connects to the four Yugas and channels energy through the body's centers.Energy recedes in the present age, so we must cultivate positivity. Techniques exist to direct blessings and prāṇa for healing, as seen when a hand placed on the navel released pain and brought health for years. … read more »
The Awakening of Inner Powers: Yoga in Daily Life
Yoga reveals the hidden powers within through five sheaths of human existence.The first is the physical body of nourishment, which is foundational. The second is the vital energy sheath, fueled by proper sustenance and diminished by substances like alcohol. The third is the mental sheath, possessing immense … read more »
Negative thoughts can destroy everything
The wisdom of Patañjali provides the foundation for Haṭha Yoga.Patañjali systematized yoga, teaching Aṣṭā ga Yoga to make the path simple. His core principle is "Ahiṃsā paramodharma," meaning non-violence is the highest duty. The ṛṣis of ancient times performed tapasyā in the forest, free from … read more »
Birds are feeling where their nest is
The practice of Śa khaprakṣālana requires proper guidance.This Haṭha Yoga technique cleanses the internal system, mimicking the conch's shape and the elephant's action of Kuñjalakriyā. Mastery is essential, as incorrect practice from mere imitation can cause harm. Not everyone is suitable; those with … read more »
See God in your heart
Haṭha Yoga is a living path encompassing the body's subtle energies and the soul's journey.The human body contains the entire Sanskrit alphabet as divine letters within its chakras. These fifty-two centers are part of Kuṇḍalinī Yoga, connecting the five sheaths from the physical to the blissful. Every element of creation … read more »
Strength of the Hatha Yogi
Haṭha Yoga is a path of determined will leading to divine union beyond the physical body.It begins with worldly forms of willfulness: a child's insistence, a woman's resolve, and a ruler's command. The yogi's will, however, transcends desire and fear, seeking nothing, as illustrated by a yogi who refused Lord Śiva's … read more »
Wisdom of the Holy Scriptures
True wisdom arises from two sources: scriptural study and the Guru's grace.Ancient sages left immense knowledge in scriptures, yet this wisdom often remains unread. External learning from texts is one path; internal awakening through the Guru's Vidyā is the other. Both are essential. Reading nourishes the mind … read more »
Practise and live disciplined
Discipline is the foundation of genuine yoga practice.Without it, even decades of practice lead nowhere. The world offers two paths: the rare life of total renunciation and the integrated life of a householder. The latter is recommended, where one lives fully in the … read more »
Evening Satsang from Strilky
Human life is a rare opportunity for spiritual progress.This retreat offers time for purification through yoga practice. Spirituality is one essence, though cultures differ. God is understood both with form and as formless space; both are valid. Human birth allows experience and relationship. The … read more »
The Responsibility and Path of a Yoga Teacher in the Yoga in Daily Life System
A yoga teacher in the Yoga in Daily Life system carries a profound responsibility distinct from physical fitness instruction.The role is to be a selfless channel for spiritual guidance, not a proprietor of knowledge. Adherence to the specific, gradual levels of the system is essential for safe and effective teaching; one must not alter … read more »
Guru Purnima Satsang with Vishwaguruji
Bhajans are a vital spiritual practice that transforms energy and preserves knowledge.They are distinct from emotional kirtan, often structured as a dialogue containing the wisdom of sages. Poetry is the language of the wise, encapsulating truth. Singing activates the vagus nerve and requires an open heart center. … read more »
Celebration of Vishwaguruji's Birthday
Today is a day of grace and celebration, marking a confluence of sacred occasions.Being with the Guru is the most important thing for a disciple. His presence on this earth opened our eyes to divine knowledge. In his presence, we change our quality, like a tree near sandalwood takes … read more »
There is life in every creature
Glory is an expression of respect and victory for all that is good, returning to the giver.It is simple and great. Proclaiming "Jaya" honors masters and divinity, creating happiness. This respect transcends time, as seen with figures from millennia past. Giving glory uplifts others, as a kind word can save a soul … read more »
Knowledge is always good
All knowledge is valuable, and the true battle is within.Study diverse scriptures and learn from all traditions. Prohibitions against learning from others create division. In this age, many rules are merely symbolic. The essence is to seek wisdom, not to claim superiority. Reading holy books … read more »
Worldly joy is just an illusion
The essence of spiritual longing is the heart's suffering for the Divine.This viraha is not negative but a profound belonging to God and the Guru. Worldly pleasures are a poisonous mirage of ego and pride, ultimately unreal and unattainable. The joy they promise is less than the … read more »
You are king of your senses
Relax completely from head to toe, releasing all thoughts.After morning spiritual practices, one remains relaxed despite activity. Feel the fresh air and the presence of the trees. Be with Mother Nature to recharge. See the vision of the park with closed eyes. Sit up … read more »
Different aspect of discipline
The kingdom of the self is within.Life is a journey of attention from the cradle to the grave, guided by the spine. A disciplined life protects this inner kingdom. True family begins when a couple's love transcends physical attraction and becomes a … read more »
Kapalabhati pranayama
Yoga in daily life transforms existence on this earth.The Gurudeva's protection and the divine personal mantra are essential; all other practices are empty without this connection. The path requires endurance and a guide, for it is narrow and filled with temptations. Progress is made … read more »
Wisdom and bhakti of the saints are in the Bhajans
The ashram lives through the gathered devotees and the guidance of the master.We gather for retreat and sādhanā, utilizing this precious time. The mind must surrender its own will to consciousness. The master reveals the secret of the ātmā, the source of indescribable happiness beyond worldly pleasure. To … read more »
Webcast from Gyor
This gathering celebrates forty years of Yoga in Daily Life in Hungary, alongside anniversaries of Indian-Hungarian diplomacy and Mahatma Gandhi's birth.The conference promotes world peace through tolerance, respect, and understanding between cultures. The system's dissemination has fostered public health and spiritual well-being in Hungary over decades, with seminars making the country a second home for many … read more »
Webcast from Gyor
This gathering celebrates anniversaries of spiritual work, diplomatic ties, and the enduring legacy of Mahatma Gandhi.The event honors forty years of a yoga system's presence, seventy years of diplomatic relations, and the 150th birth anniversary of Gandhi. His philosophy of non-violence, or Ahimsa, is presented as a core, timeless virtue, not … read more »
Live natural life
The nature of healing contrasts natural vitality with chemical intervention.The body is natural, while chemical medicines, though derived from earth, have altered qualities that mostly make it ill. They are vital for emergencies, yet their prolonged use destroys organs. Āyurveda is life, as body and … read more »
Intellectual knowledge does not make you wise
The power of mantra and the subtle body is revealed through sound and internal energy.Chanting mantra affects body, mind, and soul. The essence is universal despite language. Concentration on the chakras brings strength, knowledge, and balance. The body is a balloon of energy containing thousands of chakras. Every cell and … read more »
We should clean all of our bodies
The human science of Kuṇḍalinī and Cakras is the path to achieving Brahmaloka.This attainment requires practice and concentration, much like earning a diploma. The practitioner's journey is supported by the master's blessing and by devoted prayer, which connects one to the divine lineage. The human being is composed … read more »
How could we live a happy life
The Gāyatrī Mantra is a Vedic practice for peace and balanced memory, not a sect.Research on the Vedas explores mantras and their effects. Chanting at sunrise connects one to solar energy. Traditional practices, like girls praying to sacred trees for harmonious marriage, stem from unity, not superficial beauty. Marriage was … read more »
How to practise Pranayama correctly
Prāṇāyāma requires balancing the Iḍā and Pi galā nāḍīs.Incorrect practice blocks the breath flow and disrupts this balance. The Ājñā Chakra between the eyebrows must be stabilized. Practice must be systematic and consider the practitioner's condition, avoiding certain postures for those with health issues. … read more »
We should understand the Yoga
The path of yoga integrates hearing, memory, and consistent practice.Śruti is what is heard; Smṛti is memory. Memory alone is insufficient, like transient clouds. Theoretical knowledge from lectures and books is not enough. The practical application of knowledge, shared within the guru-paramparā, is substantial. Practice … read more »