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Meditation with mantra
Meditation with Vishwaguruji from Strilky, Czech Republic.
The Path of Culture, Yoga, and the Gurukul
A morning satsang discourse on culture, yoga, and the Gurukul system."Culture is the life for humans. Culture brings us together." "Yoga is an ancient science... One day will come when yoga will be declared as world peace." The lecturer leads a talk exploring the unifying power … read more »
The key to the happiness
Morning public lecture with Vishwaguruji from Ostrava, Czech Republic.Yoga is an ancient science of body, mind and soul. If we would like to be healthy, eventually we have to turn to yoga. Ayurveda is knowledge about life. By practicing yoga and following the advice … read more »
Yoga, Faith, and Integration: A Personal Journey and Panel Discussion
A personal testimony on faith-based yoga healing and a panel discussion on integrating traditional medical systems."I refused chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery... I believed those fresh, positive thoughts in my consciousness would bleed down into my nervous system and start to talk to my cells." "Yoga is not about the āsana. Why … read more »
Iyengar Yoga During Pregnancy: A Synthesis of Tradition and Experience
A lecture on applying Iyengar Yoga to pregnancy, blending scientific and experiential perspectives."Yoga is one, like God is one; different people call it by different names. There is nothing like Iyengar Yoga." "Āsanas are descriptions, not prescriptions... the practice must be partly individualized within that framework under the … read more »
Part 1: Welcoming Address and Valedictory Session on Yoga for Wellness
A valedictory session for a conference on "Yoga for Wellness," featuring addresses by government ministers and spiritual leaders."Yoga for wellness is this year’s subject. It is not just about the practice of yoga, but also about using it in the lives of every human being for achieving better health and wellness." "Our method … read more »
Part 1: The Role of Yoga and Meditation in Improving Quality of Life for Cancer Patients
A medical lecture on the role of yoga and meditation as supportive care for cancer patients."We must note which specific yogic and meditative techniques were used, as these vary widely." "Please do not give false hope that cancer will be cured... If a practitioner claims that prāṇāyāma, dhyāna, and some Ayurvedic … read more »
Part 1: Yoga, Stress, and Cardiovascular Disease: A Cardiologist's Perspective
A cardiology conference lecture on yoga, stress, and cardiovascular disease."Chronic stress should be treated on par with the other cardiovascular risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and smoking—but we ignore it." "This is the first study that actually demonstrated that metabolic activity within the amygdala … read more »
International Yoga festival 2017, 21st of November
The International Yoga festival 2017 organized by Shanthivana Trust in Dharmasthala, India.The program was set to last from 21st to 24th of November 2017. The sponsors include: Yoga Federation of India, Asian Yoga Federation, Yoga Sports Association and others... Chief guest – Sri Shripad Yesso Naik (Honourable … read more »
Yoga for Well-being
A spiritual talk on wellness, memory, and yogic lifestyle."Yoga is the best remedy to relax and rid oneself of this stress. People say they are 'burned out.' Yes, you burned, but you did not become ash; you remained as coal." "The best wellness is … read more »
New Moon Ceremonies
A satsang discourse on the spiritual significance of the new moon and daily practices."To see the new moon carries a great blessing. If one can see the twelve crescent moons, one will attain a siddhi." "When you wake up early in the morning, you should first say, 'Oṁ Śiv, … read more »
Chanting AUM
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Weekend Yoga Seminar in Kranj, Slovenia.The resonance, Nada is the form of the Supreme. Brahman is the Truth, this world is changeable. When we sing AUM the resonance penetrates the three lokas: past, present and future. AUM is purifying the body … read more »
Success in Yoga
Satsang with Vishwaguru Maheshwarananda, Kranj, Slovenia.Yoga is universal. Yoga means union, harmony and balance of the body, mind and soul. We can prolong our life by following Yoga and Ayurveda. In yoga, there are ethical principles as well. Practice should be … read more »
Work continously
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Doha means two: question and answer. Tulsidas said you should not go to that house or place where there is no respect and harmony. Go there where you find harmony and peace. Similarly, if there is … read more »
Cleaning impurities
A discourse on India's spiritual heritage and the human journey toward liberation."Bhārata, India, is the land that gave birth to all twenty-four incarnations. It gave us all the saints, the ṛṣis, and the hermits." "Human is human. Therefore, it is said there is only one... The human … read more »
Diwali festival
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.India is holy. India should not lose its culture and traditions. Diwali is a very special time to do something for everyone around us and start the new year in a good way.
Vishwaguruji's Diwali message
A spiritual discourse for the Diwali festival, delivered via webcast."God brings the light of wisdom, removing the darkness of ignorance and giving the light of knowledge." "This is the day when Bhagavān Rām comes back after 14 years... So today is the day God comes … read more »
Inaugurual session of the conference "Yoga for Wellness"
Inaugurual session of the conference on 'Yoga for Wellness' organized by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and held at Pravasi Bariyat Kendra in New Delhi.The inaugural session was attended by the Vice President of India.
Meditation with Vishwaguruji from "Yoga for Wellness" Conference, India
Vishwaguruji leads a Meditation at the International Conference 'Yoga for Wellness' organized by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and held at Pravasi Bariyat Kendra in New Delhi.The inaugural session was attended by the Vice President of India.
Don't be jealous
An evening satsang on respecting sacred symbols and overcoming spiritual impurities."Please do not print any pictures of any goddess from any religion; it is a curse." "Jealousy is that fire which will burn you until the last day of your life." The lecturer addresses attendees after … read more »
Live the life of a Human
An introductory talk on yoga as a universal life path."God gave all kinds of abilities to humans for the protection of the environment, for the protection of nature, for the protection of all creatures, and for living in harmony." "Helping hands have more value than … read more »
The Essence of Gurudev
A satsang discourse concluding a series on Ātmā Darśana, or the vision of the Self."I explained to him it is just like when one is dead, the body is just relaxed. It is ānanda-āsana." "Śrī Guru Ātmā, and that Ātmā is Paramātmā. Your soul, your Ātmā soul, is called Jīvātmā. … read more »
Atmadarshan
A satsang discourse on the grace and vision of the Guru, continuing a series on the bhajan "Gurudev Darśan Dhan Ho." "Jasī dṛṣṭi, vasī sṛṣṭi. The creation you see corresponds to your feelings and perception—your dṛṣṭi shapes your sṛṣṭi." "Gurudev darśan dāna ho... When you have the darśan of Gurudeva, then all holy pilgrim places are … read more »
The Science of Prāṇa and Svara Yoga
An evening discourse on the science of prāṇa and Svara Yoga."The ocean is inhaling and giving that much oxygen." "If we can learn Svara Yoga, you can definitely control many things in your body... That person knows when they will die and how long they will … read more »
Jivatma and the Universe
A spiritual discourse exploring the primordial sound and form of the supreme reality."Parabrahman means the highest, the supreme, which has no form, no duality. It is not the earth, nor vegetation, nor the stars, moon, and sun." "Eko’haṁ bahusyāmi—I am one, and now I will multiply." The lecturer … read more »
How to use the mantra
A spiritual discourse on the power and techniques of mantra chanting."The chanting of the name of God, spiritual songs, or a saint’s name brings peace of mind." "When you chant mantras, it creates a resonance. That resonance spreads into the environment, purifying it." Swami Ji explains … read more »
Keep your energies clean
A concluding satsang on the five bodies (kośas) and destiny, following a yoga retreat."On every grain is written the name of the one who will eat it." "Destiny is playing with us. Nothing we can do, and we do not have free choice. What happened will happen." The lecturer … read more »
Kriya Anusthan
A discourse on the purpose and practice of Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna, a spiritual purification discipline."The purpose of the Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna is threefold. First, it is for physical purification... The second step is mental and intellectual purification... The third point is the clarity of our path and the development of spirituality." … read more »
Searching for God
Vishwaguruji's morning Lecture, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.It takes nine months for the human body to be completed in the womb. This body is a place where the God is able to speak. This creation is the creation of God and God is … read more »
Remember the beauty of the world
A guided meditation and teaching session on perception, memory, and the analogy of the human body as a living tree."Observe the trees; take all this into your memory now, more consciously. Now close your eyes and see the picture inside. This is the test: how much concentration do you have?" "This tree is like our … read more »
Practice and be careful
Vishwaguruji's morning Satsang at Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic
Yoga brings you back to Thyself
A lecture on the integral connection between yoga and spirituality, delivered in Bratislava."Yoga is that science and that quality which will save humanity. Without spirituality, it's like a body without a soul." "Yoga without spirituality is a body without soul. Spirituality is a life of yoga." The lecturer … read more »
Anti-stress Meditation
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Weekend Seminar in Debrecen, Hungary.The topic of the seminar is 'Relief from Stress'. The whole world is suffering from stress. We should not always run after the trends and fashion. Vishwaguruji leads a session of Anti-stress Meditation. Stress comes from … read more »
Live a disciplined life
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.According to Maharishi Patanjali, yoga starts with discipline. We shouldn't just follow fashion or new trends, it is more important to live a balanced life. Yoga in Daily Life has helped many people remove stress from … read more »
Atma and the Soul
An introductory talk for a yoga retreat focused on self-realization."Anuṣṭhāna means we have a sa kalpa, a resolve, and we practice according to that sa kalpa to achieve certain aims: for health, for family harmony, for spiritual development, and for what we call Ātmā Jñāna—Ātmā … read more »
The Power of Hatha Yoga and the Journey Within
A discourse on the classical definition and power of Haṭha Yoga."A Haṭha Yogī endures all kinds of difficulties and never breaks their rules." "The Haṭha Yogī is above every other yogī, if you understand. But of course, this is not merely doing Netī and having water … read more »
Removing pollution from the body and mind
A spiritual discourse on the ancient origins and modern practice of yoga and Ayurveda."The science of yoga is ancient. Ayurveda is also that old." "Health is not everything, but without health, everything is nothing." A speaker addresses an audience, passionately recounting the divine origins of yoga from Shiva and … read more »
Questions and answers from Debrecen
A satsang addressing practical yogic living and dietary discipline."If you really want to do your yoga sādhānā, then, first control over your tongue, the test. You will see that 90% of all difficulties in your body will disappear." "Yoga begins with discipline. Atha yoga … read more »
Pilgrimage
Morning satsang from Vep, Hungary.
Vedic ceremonies can help us
A spiritual discourse and Vedic fire ceremony explanation from a Yoga in Daily Life retreat."Tradition is defined by āhāra, vihāra, ācāra, and vicāra—your nourishment, your company, your behavior, and your thoughts." "One mantra, one āhuti (offering into the fire), in the presence of the Gurudeva—who becomes your witness—yields a benefit … read more »
We are searching for Supreme Bliss
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.
Use your Viveka
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Hatha Yoga has spiritual, mental and social parts. There are six ways of practice in order to purify our being and get rid of stress. The human body is miraculous. There is no science to create … read more »
The fruit of immortality
A spiritual discourse on the paradox of vairāgya (dispassion) and renunciation."You are the luckiest ones, for you have not yet attained Self-Realization. After Realization, life is completely different." "Without satsa g (holy company), there is no vairāgya. You cannot attain vairāgya without satsa g." Swami Madhavananda … read more »
It's important to follow the principles
A spiritual talk using parables and personal anecdotes to explain the correct approach to sādhana (spiritual practice)."To understand sādhana—what it is, where it is rooted, its benefits, and how to correctly or incorrectly understand it—there is a story." "If you don't do the proper sādhana, then you are going in the wrong … read more »
Bhajan evening from Vep
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Vishwaguruji explains what the word bhajan means. Singing the glory of the Supreme connects the human with God.
Our practice should be successful
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.We are here to learn and to practice. It's not easy to reach self-realization. Vishwaguruji tells a story about the disciple who was full of high ambitions and went from master to master.
Meditation with Vishwaguruji
Retreat from Villach, Austria
The Eternal Flow: On Sanātana Dharma
A discourse on the eternal principles of Sanātana Dharma and spiritual practice."The mantra is universal. Do not think it is only religious or fanatic." "Sanātana Dharma is eternal dharma, and other dharma is what we call man-made religion." A spiritual teacher addresses a gathering following a morning … read more »