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A Personal Journey into Spiritual Practice
The spiritual path requires dedication to a single practice to discover its inner nectar.This principle applies to all aspects of life. Four primary yogic paths exist: selfless service, physical discipline, pursuit of knowledge, and devotion. Devotion means opening the heart completely to receive spiritual knowledge, much like preparing arid … read more »
The Essence of Satsaṅg and the Guru's Grace
The essence of satsa g and the Guru's grace is the supreme opportunity for spiritual growth.A true Guru's discipline is a soft stick, acting only for the disciple's benefit. Such a presence is rare and precious. Spiritual practice is preparation for unknown future moments; its purpose is not constant ease. Knowledge … read more »
Swamijis morning Satsang from Umag, Croatia, 1st of October
Yoga is the science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul, a blessing of wisdom from Śiva.The original, secret knowledge is now widely misunderstood and polluted, with most practice being misguided. Authentic Haṭha Yoga is the essential foundation, comprising the six purifying kriyās, not merely postures. Without mastering it through years of … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (7/9)
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. … read more »
The Incomparable Value of Satsaṅg and the Guru
Satsa g and the Guru are of incomparable value.All celestial pleasures and worldly wealth are easily lost, but satsa g is difficult to attain. It purifies like bathing in sacred rivers, cutting away lower thoughts and transforming the individual. The Guru Aṣṭakam teaches that … read more »
Evening satsang from Umag, Croatia
Karma manifests through body, mind, speech, and wealth.Every action generates a corresponding reaction. Spiritual development and health must be cultivated through personal effort. Group practice provides essential discipline and harmony, countering the mind's restlessness. Our thoughts are potent forces; negative thinking primarily harms … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice from 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 … read more »
Swamijis morning Satsang from 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 … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (6/9)
A guided practice integrates relaxation, breath awareness, and physical postures.Begin by relaxing the entire body and observing the natural breath without influence. Gently deepen the inhalation, allowing exhalation to happen automatically, imagining the body expanding and contracting with each breath. Use the exhalation to dispel … read more »
Building an Ashram and Spreading the Light: Updates from Australia and the United Nations
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 … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia on 29th of September
A gentle practice of āsana and prāṇāyāma begins with relaxation in Ānandāsana.Conscious breathing and systematic relaxation prepare the body. Simple twisting postures follow, performed with awareness of the breath and body. Pavanamuktāsana and dynamic movements like cycling are practiced, with cautions for specific conditions. Postures on the … read more »
Yoga for children 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, … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (5/9)
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 … read more »
The Strength of Hanumān and the Power of Fasting
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 … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia on 28th of September 2010
A gentle yoga sequence integrates breath with movement to stretch, strengthen, and circulate energy.Stretch upward to engage the lateral muscles, then relax into poses like Śaśā gāsana, feeling the spine massage with each breath. Move into Bhuja gāsana, focusing the stretch in the thoracic spine while protecting the lower … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (4/9)
A morning practice integrates physical postures with breath awareness to prepare the body and mind.Begin by lying down, interlocking fingers behind the head, and lifting the upper body with an exhalation to feel the back stretch. Move through sequences to stretch the shoulders, back, and legs, coordinating each movement with … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia, 27th of September
A morning yoga sequence integrates postures, breath, and awareness to awaken and revitalize the body.Begin with Marjari to awaken the back, rounding the spine with breath. Sumeru Asana creates an inverted peak, directing circulation to the head for memory and energy. Katha Pranam involves a flowing sequence of postures to … read more »
Swamijis morning Satsang from Umag, Croatia, 27th of September
The ocean is the holiest water, receiving all rivers carrying the sacred dust from saints' feet across all time.Life is the ocean, and all will merge into it. This water, Sāgara, holds divine powers and consciousness. Offer your wishes or prayers for forgiveness to the listening ocean. Practice conscious breathing here on the beach. … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (3/9)
A guided yoga practice integrates movement, breath, and awareness.Begin by feeling the body's contact with the floor, focusing on the spine. Proceed through a sequence of postures, coordinating each motion with the breath. Maintain awareness of specific body parts, such as the ankles during … read more »
The Path of Humility and Example
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; … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia, 26th of september
This practice integrates āsana, mudrā, and prāṇāyāma to strengthen the body and calm the mind.Begin with Kaṭhopraṇāma to activate and stretch the muscles. Move slowly, feeling each position and using abdominal breathing. This sequence removes unnecessary thoughts and balances the glands. Perform Skandhārāsana to benefit the reproductive organs and strengthen … read more »
Swamijis morning Satsang from Umag, Croatia, 26th of September
The sun and water are ancient therapies for modern life.The sun is the source of life for this planet. The first morning ray, called Uṣā, purifies negative energies. Practice Uṣā Pāna by drinking room-temperature water from a copper pot upon waking, then walk for several … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (2/9)
A guided session integrates mantra, meditation, and āsana for holistic practice.Begin by sitting comfortably and chanting the Gāyatrī Mantra to greet the inner and outer light. Relax the entire body systematically, from forehead to legs. Observe the natural breath, receiving fresh prāṇa and releasing stress. Concentrate … read more »
Swamijis evening satsang, Umag, 25th of September
The ultimate truth is Brahman, which is eternal and unchanging.Everything arises from, exists within, and merges back into this divine consciousness. The perceived world is transient, like waves on the ocean. The wave is not different from the ocean; it is a temporary form of … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, 25th of September
Yoga practice integrates āsanas with conscious relaxation.Begin by stretching and rolling the body to the sides, then relax to feel its warmth and circulation. Sit in Vajrāsana, focusing on straight posture and breath. Proceed with Marjari, coordinating breath with movement to relax … read more »
Swamijis morning Satsang from Umag, Croatia
A guided session of postures and breathwork for digestion, circulation, and inner awareness.Sit in Vajrāsana. Chant Oṁ and focus on the breath and stomach. Plug the ears and chant Oṁ to listen to inner resonance. This Nāḍī yoga practice aids digestion and normalizes blood pressure. It also addresses … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (1/9)
A guided practice integrating meditation, yoga, and prāṇāyāma to cultivate awareness and inner harmony.Begin by relaxing the body and mind, aligning the posture. Follow the breath, using the mantra "So Ham" to synchronize with the inhalation and exhalation. Feel prāṇa entering and tensions releasing. Center awareness in the heart … read more »
Opening Satsang from Umag, CRO
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 … read more »
Swamijis Satsang from Swechat, Austria
Gaṇeśa is the divine wisdom that removes conflict and ignorance, establishing peace.Conflict arises from ignorance, the opposite of knowledge. Where the light of wisdom appears, the darkness of ignorance vanishes. This dispels jealousy, ego, and duality, bringing contentment and oneness. We seek this positive intellect, sad-buddhi, for … read more »
Satsang by Swami Jasrajpuri
Bhakti is devotion in action, demonstrated through unwavering service and readiness.The first lesson in service was learning to sit patiently through physical discomfort. True devotion is shown when one rises to sing praises despite severe illness, honoring the divine connection. The teacher was perpetually prepared, whether … read more »
Lecture by Swami Jasrajpuri, Australia
Sādhanā is the personal, continuous practice that purifies and transforms.The guru lights the lamp, but the practitioner must supply the ghee through sustained effort. Practice must be balanced and adapt over time, aligning with one's inner and outer conditions. Through long experience, one learns to … read more »
Swamijis evening workshop in Edinburgh
The path of peace requires overcoming ambition and ego through sacrifice and selfless action.Since creation, two forces have existed: negative energy, which seeks power through harm, and positive energy, which seeks harmony. Human ambition for wealth and status creates endless conflict and suffering, yet life is fleeting and our … read more »
Swamijis morning workshop in Edinburgh
Yoga is yoga, defined by its universal principles, not by location or branding.The practice is inherently individual, addressing specific physical issues like joint pain or digestion, but becomes a general tool for prevention when one is healthy. A proper sequence is vital: dynamic movements for body warming, followed … read more »
Swamijis public lecture in Edinburgh
The power of thought directs life.Theory provides inspiration and a clear vision for practice. Everything is possible by changing one's way of thinking. A strong, focused thought generates inner strength and makes achievement easier. Practice perfects this intention. Persistent action, like … read more »
Meditation practice with Swamiji
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Swamijis morning lecture, London, 5th of September
The three guṇas shape existence and are regulated through prāṇāyāma and diet.Sattva Guṇa is purity, bringing health, peace, and absence of negative thought. It is cultivated through sattvic food and association. Rajas Guṇa is activity and heat, necessary but requiring control through sattvic principle. Tamas Guṇa is … read more »
Swamijis evening lecture, London, 4th of September
A reunion with spiritual family precedes the practice of Haṭha Yoga.The distance grew over years of travel, yet the connection remains as one family. We began early and have just arrived. We will now engage in the practice. This is Yoga Kṛiyā, the Ṣaṭ Kṛiyās. The … read more »
Swamijis morning lecture, London, 4th of September
Meditation is the practical technique to reach a level of consciousness where the seeds of past karma can be burned.Our actions in this life yield their fruits as destiny, which are reactions we must experience. If we cannot properly address these karmic fruits, they will return. The practice involves discipline and austerity to purify these … read more »
Swamijis evening lecture, London, 3rd of September
Meditation is the practice of conscious awareness and discipline.First, relax the body completely and become aware of its motionlessness. Bring awareness to the natural breath, observing its flow without change. This breath is life itself. Then, turn awareness inward to the space of consciousness … read more »
The Essence of Yoga and Dharma
Yoga is the universal principle of balance and union, as ancient as space itself.There is only one yoga and one true religion, which is dharma—the natural law governing all functions. Dharma is not dogma but the harmonious coordination within our body and the cosmos. Yoga unites; its opposite, vyoga, … read more »
Closing satsang of the summer seminar in Vep, Hu
Yoga begins with discipline.Patañjali, the foundational authority, declared that successful practice requires anuśāsan, or discipline. He researched the human mind and its afflictions, establishing principles like Yama and Niyama. Without this foundation, no progress in yoga is possible, even … read more »
The Value of Life and Practice
Life is a practice, and practice is life.We often fail to see the value of our own life until a crisis opens our eyes. Without understanding our own life's value, we cannot understand the value of others' lives. The greatest obstacle is laziness. … read more »
A Morning Reflection on Practice, Presence, and Nourishment
A practice must be rooted in conscious connection to the source.Without this foundation, actions are empty. Many claim a connection but cannot recall their guru's name or mantra, revealing its absence. The root is the guru's form, feet, word, and grace. You must know your Siddha … read more »
Seminar in Vep. Evening satsang
A new trend in Bhakti Yoga is to dedicate one evening to singing for a specific deity.This practice is called sandhyā, the joining time at dusk. Sleeping during the sacred morning Brahmamuhūrta causes the loss of good karma and attracts negative karma. All creatures remember the divine at dawn and dusk. Problems … read more »
The Essence of Guru Tattva
The essence of Guru Tattva is the supreme reality.Brahman is the omniscient, omnipresent reality. The Guru principle is supreme; even divine incarnations had a Guru. The root of worship, mantra, and liberation is the Guru's feet, words, and grace. True disciples are rare; many … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life for a Healthy Back
The main cause of neck, chest, and lower back problems is incorrect posture developed over time.As children, we move naturally, but this instinct is lost. Rapid growth can lead to a rounded spine as one tries to appear smaller. Prolonged computer use forces muscles into sustained tension, disrupting the natural feedforward … read more »
Seminar in Vep. Morning Satsang with Puja, 21st of August
A guide to performing Śivali ga pūjā at home.Preparation is paramount. Clean the area and draw a kolam design. Begin by invoking Gaṇeśa. The abhiṣeka involves anointing the li ga with substances in sequence, typically starting with oil. Between each liquid offering, wipe the … read more »
Seminar in Vep. Evening Satsang, 19th of August 2010
The meditation addresses the three tapas, the fires of worldly trouble rooted in negative astral forces.These are physical, divine, and spiritual afflictions. A specific mantra purifies these sins and brings supreme, unchanging bliss. The entire world suffers under these systematic obstacles. One must remain under the shelter of the mantra for … read more »
The Essence of Prayer and Inner Strength
Prayer is the essential act of surrendering the heart to a higher power, not merely a physical gesture.True prayer requires humility and complete mental surrender, creating a harmonious exchange of love that removes all barriers between the individual and the divine. It is a remedy for fear and a means to change one's … read more »
The Path of Disciple and the Bondage of Attachment
Kriyā Anuṣṭhān is the disciplined practice for awakening dormant spiritual energy.This energy is like electricity; it provides comfort and power but requires strict safety rules to avoid harm. The guidance of a knowledgeable master provides these essential rules for the practice. The practitioner makes a Sa … read more »