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Chakras in the human being
A lecture on the science of yoga, focusing on the kuṇḍalinī, the chakras, and specifically the Viśuddhi cakra."The definition of a chakra is a cycle, and chakra means turning." "Viṣ means poison. Everything negative, unpleasant, and harmful for us is a poison. The opposite is nectar, the good things." The lecturer delivers the … read more »
Vishuddhi chakra and stress
Morning program with Vishwaguruji from Vancouver, Canada.Yoga practice and Guru kripa are like a highway to our destination. All the emotional problems are blocked at the vishuddhi chakra. If we have a problem but we are trying to hide it, this affects … read more »
The Essence of the Vedas and the Generosity of Nature
A closing satsang and farewell address at a yoga retreat in Fiji."If you give good things, comfort, pleasure, and help in every aspect to every creature... good will come back to you." "Look at this tree, this coconut, the tiny grass on earth. You do not know … read more »
Questions and answers from Fiji
A satsang discourse on the guru's grace, spiritual practice, and protection from negative influences."Guru Brahmā, Guru Viṣṇu, Guru Devo Maheśvara, Guru Sākṣāt Para Brahma." "Mantra mūlam guru vākyam: the best mantra is the teachings from the master." The lecturer addresses a gathering after a ten-day retreat, answering a question … read more »
Mahashivaratri satsang from Fiji
A spiritual discourse and storytelling session for Mahāśivarātri."Sanātana Dharma is the highway, the main road. Other paths are like small sticks you walk on with your feet; they will leave you in the forest after some time." "Lord Śiva said, 'You are such … read more »
Live webcast from Fiji
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Fiji.
Shiva and Parvati
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Fiji.When their good karma is finishing in Heaven, devas ask God to come to the earth as humans - as great bhaktas. A story about how Shiva tried to give immortality to Parvati.
Live webcast from Fiji
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Fiji.
The five elements in the world and in our body
A spiritual discourse exploring yoga, the elements, and devotion through teachings and a parable."How to understand God? Of course, we said all the Brahman, but what is that?" "Yoga means uniting, union... which unites the consciousness and space." The speaker delivers a wide-ranging talk, beginning with the chanting of … read more »
Calming down the vrittis
Morning Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Fiji.Through practicing Yoga your vrittis will be calm. A peaceful and calm environment helps your meditation. Brahmari pranayama is very good for our brain activities and gyan indriyas(senses). The five gyan indriyas are connected with the … read more »
Adoring the God
A satsang discourse on spiritual practice, the nature of God, and sacred sound."If you think good, you get good. If you think bad, you get bad." "Oṁ Kī Rachanā Śarīre... Everything is created by that Oṁ." A spiritual teacher addresses a retreat, weaving observations of Fiji's natural beauty … read more »
Prana and Soul
A spiritual discourse on prāṇa, health, and yogic living."Prāṇa is life, and life is prāṇa. We can compare our prāṇa to our soul." "The first happiness or first wealth is good health. This is said in Āyurveda." Swami Ji explains the vital functions of … read more »
Chanting the AUM
A spiritual discourse on the sacred syllable Om and the path of Sanatana Dharma."Oṁ is Ādi and Anādi. In the Vedas, it is said, 'Nāda Rūpa Parabrahmā.' Nāda means the resonance; that resonance is the supreme." "Without Om, a mantra is like a body without a soul. Therefore, every … read more »
Practicing pranayama
A spiritual retreat in Fiji focused on prāṇāyāma and natural living."This air that we are inhaling... has a kind of purification of our vocal cords, which is very good here, very, very good." "The kava is a beautiful ceremonial drink... It is something that makes you … read more »
The Essence of Prasāda
A spiritual discourse on the meaning and significance of prasāda, or divine offering."Prasāda is not about quantity; it can be just a quarter of a grain of rice. It is about quality." "When you eat prasāda, it gives you good memory and removes fear. When you have eaten … read more »
Pranayama and the five bodies
A satsang on health, yoga philosophy, and the nature of desire."Yoga in Daily Life is for physical, mental, social, and spiritual health." "Man marā na mamatā marī. The mind will never die... Your desire will not die, and your mind also will not die." Swami Ji … read more »
Bhagwan Shiva in Fiji
A spiritual discourse on the sacred geography of Fiji."On this island resides Bhagavān Śiva. There is a beautiful mountain between Raki Raki and Nandi... this divine Śakti is residing on that mountain." "At the peak of that mountain, there is a beautiful lake, akin … read more »
Thinking of Gurudev
A satsang discourse on the spiritual meaning of a guru's Mahāsamādhi."Whenever there are devotees who think on me, I will be there ready to help them." "The moment we mentally connect our feelings and our bhakti with Gurū Dev, he is present." A speaker addresses the … read more »
Developing human qualities
A spiritual discourse on the distinction of human life, focusing on the concepts of puṇya (pious merit) and pāpa (sin)."Human life has different rules. These different rules were given by humans. Among humans, it is the great spiritual saints who primarily understood what it means to be human." "Pāpa means sin, and puṇya means pious. … read more »
The Seeker and the Many Wells
A spiritual discourse using parables to illustrate the pitfalls of the seeker's path and the nature of true practice."Similarly, you were wondering about this master and that master... if you have stayed so many years in one place and done your sādhanās, today you will be the wise one." "Ek sāje, sab sāje. If … read more »
Live webcast from Wellington
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Wellington, New Zealand.
Resonance is God
A spiritual discourse weaving together health, tradition, and subtle anatomy."It is said it is better that we should have natural cloth and not plastic." "Natural treatment, natural movement, natural breathing, natural eating, etc., can keep our life long and healthy." The speaker delivers a wide-ranging … read more »
Stress comes from emotional problems
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Wellington, New Zealand.Yoga means life. Stress comes from emotional problems. We need proper education and it is possible to get it in the lap of the mother. Removing stress and renewing energies of the body is possible through … read more »
How to release stress
Public lecture of Vishwaguruji from Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand.Our psychological problems are often connected to a certain fear. Yoga is a solution for removing fear and stress. Vishwaguruji explains the proper chanting of AUM and how to balance the two hemispheres of the brain/nervous … read more »
Morning Sadhana with Vishwaguruji
Morning Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Raumati Beach, New Zealand.Vishwaguruji leads a complete morning practice session with sarva hitta asanas, brahmari pranayama, relaxation and AUM chanting. Improve memory by drinking almonds, honey and milk.
Yoga brings balance between space and consciousness
A spiritual discourse on cosmic cycles, consciousness, and the rarity of human life."Now is the Kali Yuga, called the Iron Time or Darkness... It is a time full of sin, and when this pot is filled up, it will not only flow out but explode." "Spirituality means purity, … read more »
Brahmari Pranayam and Kapalabhati
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Auckland, New Zealand.Brahmari pranayam and kapalabhati relieve stress and headache. Practical guidance for correct practice of brahmari pranayam, kapalabhati and AUM chainting.
How to use the mantra to release the stress
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Auckland, New Zealand.Stress is created by our response to the outer world. Yoga is one of the best ways to live a happy and healthy life. Emotional problems and pollution can create diseases such as cancer. We need … read more »
Harmonizing the layers of our being
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Auckland, New Zealand.There are five layers or bodies (kosha) of our being: the physical body, the energy body, the mind, knowledge and desire. We are able to balance and harmonize these functions by practising yoga regularly.Vishwaguruji explains Brahmari … read more »
The Divine Lineage of Alakpurījī: Saints, Siddhas, and the Eternal Guru
A discourse on the divine lineage of the Alakpurījī Siddha tradition."From time to time I incarnate in every yuga to protect the dharma, to liberate all the pure souls, and again to remove or destroy the āsurī śaktis." "Guru Brahma, Guru Viṣṇu, Guru Devo Maheśvara, Guru … read more »
Christmas Blessing from Jadan
Christmas satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Christmas is the day when millions of people remember and worship the birth of Jesus Christ. Traditions are very beautiful all around the World. The day of Christmas is the day of the shortest daylight and … read more »
Webcast from Salzburg
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Salzburg, Austria.
Causes of our tensions
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from weekend Yoga seminar in Salzburg, Austria.
The Key to Peace: Dissolving Stress through Divine Language and Contentment
A spiritual discourse on finding peace and dissolving stress through divine language, contentment, and mantra."Peace. Where there is peace, there is relaxation, harmony, balance, clarity, and freedom from fear. This understanding comes through language, which holds many meanings." "Fear will only disappear when we renounce attachment... When you have contentment, … read more »
Lecture of Vishwaguruji
from Salzburg, Austria
Go on your spiritual path
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from weekend yoga seminar in Vep, Hungary.
Christmas Carols from Vep
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Christmas songs from different nations.
Stress management and fear
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from weekend Yoga Seminar in Vep, Hungary.The main cause of fear is ignorance. Harmonious family life is very important in order to avoid stress. Cooking at home together is one of the ways to create harmony.
Holy places in the Himalayas
A spiritual discourse reflecting on a Himalayan pilgrimage and its lessons on grace, karma, and non-duality."All I have to do is be a bigger or lesser obstacle to things that are already done." "If you believe or not, the poison will affect. So, Himalayan holy air, if you believe or not, … read more »
Life of the Saints
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from weekend seminar in Vep, Hungary.Remembering the life of the great Saints we are worshipping the entire being of the Paramatma. The consciousness of these Saints is untouchable but they have to live with nature. If there is a connection between … read more »
The Path to Health: Regeneration Through Yoga and Nature
A spiritual talk on holistic health through yoga, diet, and natural living."80% to 95% of our disturbances in the body... happen because the intestine tells us that you did not supply something which is good for the body." "Either give up your sleep for one and a … read more »
Start to learn - follow the discipline
Morning Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Vishwaguruji gives the task to learn the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by heart during the next year. Chanting shall be in Sanskrit according to the English transliteration. It will change one's life in a positive way.
How to live your life
Evening Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Every bird is happy when babies are in the nest. But life eats life. Dharma means righteousness. It is the higher way to live, for a human. If you protect the dharma, dharma will protect you. … read more »
The way to Satyayuga
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Mutual understanding between different cultures will bring harmony and peace on Earth. People will understand their common roots, and will turn to ancient, authentic yoga and to real spirituality. Spiritual education takes place in a Gurukul. … read more »
Pure nourishment
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.We should not destroy the whole plant in order to eat it and should support sattva guna - the quality of harmony and balance. The joy of life is to awaken the knowledge of what it … read more »
Let me be the dust on Your feet
A spiritual discourse warning against the dangers of ego and pride, using parables to illustrate the path of devotion and service."Ego elevates a person only to cast them down swiftly. Pride or ego, and greed, are exceedingly dangerous for human beings." "However, if you possess pure devotion, you understand God... if you follow the footprints of … read more »
Yoga leads to good health if practiced correctly
A public lecture and guided practice on the holistic system of "Yoga in Daily Life." "Yoga is a science of body, mind, and soul." "Yoga is that reality which belongs to our body, individually, to everyone... No matter from which religion you are, you need to be healthy." Swami Maheshwarananda, … read more »
Everything is created by sound
A lecture on the holistic yoga system "Yoga in Daily Life," blending philosophy, science, and practical guidance."Yoga means uniting, harmonizing, and balancing. And this is our body, symbolically, yoga." "Yoga in daily life for physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. Live a happy life, lifelong and healthy." Following an introduction and the … read more »
Presence of a Yogi means blessing
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Mahaprabhudeep Ashram Strilky, Czech Republic.The company of a sadhu purifies thousands of our mistakes. Kedarnath and Badrinath in the Himalayas were holy places in ancient times as well as today. Pilgrims travel there with devotion and perform parikrama (circumambulating). Vishwaguruji … read more »